The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator John J.H. Schwarz.

 

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was not present.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support and parenting time enforcement act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 13, 14, 19, 23, 25, 26, 26a, 26b, 28, 29, 30, 33, 35, 44, and 45 (MCL 552.602, 552.603, 552.604, 552.607, 552.613, 552.614, 552.619, 552.623, 552.625, 552.626, 552.626a, 552.626b, 552.628, 552.629, 552.630, 552.633, 552.635, 552.644, and 552.645), sections 2 and 23 as amended and sections 28, 29, 30, and 45 as added by 1996 PA 239, sections 4 and 19 as amended by 1992 PA 291, sections 7 and 14 as amended and section 25 as added by 1985 PA 210, sections 26, 26a, and 26b as added by 1995 PA 236, sections 33 and 35 as amended by 1996 PA 336, and section 44 as amended by 1996 PA 301, and by adding sections 24a, 25a, and 25b.

Substitute (S-2).

The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

(i) UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT.

(ii) SUBSIDIZED PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYMENT.

(iii) SUBSIDIZED PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT.

(iv) WORK EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE REFURBISHING OF PUBLICLY ASSISTED HOUSING, IF SUFFICIENT PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

(v) ON-THE-JOB TRAINING.

(vi) JOB SEARCH AND JOB READINESS ASSISTANCE.

(vii) COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS.

(viii) VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, NOT TO EXCEED 12 MONTHS WITH RESPECT TO ANY INDIVIDUAL.

(ix) JOB SKILLS TRAINING DIRECTLY RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT.

(x) EDUCATION DIRECTLY RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, IN THE CASE OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR A CERTIFICATE OF HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY.

(xi) SATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE AT SECONDARY SCHOOL OR IN A COURSE OF STUDY LEADING TO A CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL EQUIVALENCE, IN THE CASE OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS NOT COMPLETED SECONDARY SCHOOL OR RECEIVED SUCH A CERTIFICATE.

(xii) THE PROVISIONS OF CHILD CARE SERVICES TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM.".

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

 

 

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

A bill to amend 1971 PA 174, entitled "Office of child support act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 400.231, 400.232, 400.233, 400.234, and 400.235), the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 as amended by 1985 PA 209.

Substitute (S-1).

The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

(A) THE PURPOSE OF THE TEST.

(B) THE POTENTIAL USES OF THE TEST.

(C) THE MEANING OF ANY RESULTS OF THE TEST.

(D) THE PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING THE INDIVIDUAL WITH NOTICE OF THE TEST RESULTS.

(E) THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO KEEP THE TEST RESULTS CONFIDENTIAL, AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (3).

(3) GENETIC INFORMATION ABOUT AN INDIVIDUAL THAT IS CONTAINED IN A DNA PROFILE IS THE PROPERTY OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND SHALL BE ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE RETURNED TO THE INDIVIDUAL AFTER ITS USE. NEITHER THE COURT NOR THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY SHALL USE OR DISCLOSE THE DNA PROFILE FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY AS ALLOWED BY THIS ACT.".

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

 

 

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

A bill to amend 1956 PA 205, entitled "The paternity act," by amending sections 2, 4, 5, 6, and 9 (MCL 722.712, 722.714, 722.715, 722.716, and 722.719), sections 4 and 6 as amended by 1996 PA 308, section 5 as amended by 1989 PA 258, and section 9 as amended by 1996 PA 18.

Substitute (S-1).

The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

(A) THE PURPOSE OF THE TEST.

(B) THE POTENTIAL USES OF THE TEST.

(C) THE MEANING OF ANY RESULTS OF THE TEST.

(D) THE PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING THE INDIVIDUAL WITH NOTICE OF THE TEST RESULTS.

(E) THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO KEEP THE TEST RESULTS CONFIDENTIAL, AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (8).

(8) GENETIC INFORMATION ABOUT AN INDIVIDUAL THAT IS CONTAINED IN A DNA PROFILE IS THE PROPERTY OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND SHALL BE ORDERED BY THE COURT TO BE RETURNED TO THE INDIVIDUAL AFTER ITS USE. NEITHER THE COURT NOR THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY SHALL USE OR DISCLOSE THE DNA PROFILE FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY AS ALLOWED BY THIS ACT." and renumbering the remaining subsection.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 221 (MCL 257.221), as amended by 1997 PA 101.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 1996 PA 205.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

A bill to amend 1887 PA 128, entitled "An act establishing the minimum ages for contracting marriages, for the requiring of a civil license in order to marry, and the due registration of the same, and to provide a penalty for the violation of the provisions of the same," by amending section 2 (MCL 551.102).

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43559 (MCL 324.43559), as amended by 1996 PA 585, and by adding section 81116a.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," by amending section 27 (MCL 552.27), as amended by 1990 PA 243.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support and parenting time enforcement act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 13, 14, 19, 23, 25, 26, 26a, 26b, 28, 29, 30, 33, 35, 44, and 45 (MCL 552.602, 552.603, 552.604, 552.607, 552.613, 552.614, 552.619, 552.623, 552.625, 552.626, 552.626a, 552.626b, 552.628, 552.629, 552.630, 552.633, 552.635, 552.644, and 552.645), sections 2 and 23 as amended and sections 28, 29, 30, and 45 as added by 1996 PA 239, sections 4 and 19 as amended by 1992 PA 291, sections 7 and 14 as amended and section 25 as added by 1985 PA 210, sections 26, 26a, and 26b as added by 1995 PA 236, sections 33 and 35 as amended by 1996 PA 336, and section 44 as amended by 1996 PA 301, and by adding sections 24a, 25a, and 25b.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

A bill to amend 1956 PA 205, entitled "The paternity act," by amending sections 2, 4, 5, 6, and 9 (MCL 722.712, 722.714, 722.715, 722.716, and 722.719), sections 4 and 6 as amended by 1996 PA 308, section 5 as amended by 1989 PA 258, and section 9 as amended by 1996 PA 18.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 502 (MCL 550.1502), as amended by 1994 PA 440.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 794, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 163, entitled "L.E.I.N. policy council act of 1974," by amending section 4 (MCL 28.214).

(This bill was read a third time earlier today, amendment offered and consideration postponed. See p. 1838.)

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Dingell,

Senator Gougeon offered the following amendment to the amendment:

The amendment to the amendment was adopted.

The amendment, as amended, was adopted, a majority of the members serving 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:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

 

 

Senators Stille and McManus introduced

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 1993 PA 22.

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

 

 

Senator Berryman introduced

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 801b (MCL 257.801b), as amended by 1986 PA 311.

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

 

 

Senator Emmons introduced

A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor carrier fuel tax act," by amending sections 2 and 6 (MCL 207.212 and 207.216), as amended by 1996 PA 584.

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

 

 

Senators Cherry, DeBeaussaert, Young, Miller, Hart and Conroy introduced

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2107a.

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

 

 

Senators Cherry, Van Regenmorter, McManus, V. Smith, Dingell, Peters, Cisky, Geake, DeBeaussaert and Conroy introduced

A bill to license and regulate bail recovery agents; to provide for certain powers and duties for certain state agencies and law enforcement agencies; to require the obtaining of surety devices by licensees; to provide for the imposition of certain fees and establishment of certain standards of operation of licensees; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies and prescribe penalties.

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

 

 

Senators Van Regenmorter, Cherry, Steil and Conroy introduced

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 26 (MCL 765.26).

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

 

 

Senator Peters introduced

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 131f.

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

 

 

Senator Hoffman introduced

A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled "Michigan telecommunications act," by amending section 304b (MCL 484.2304b), as added by 1995 PA 216.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A bill to amend 1937 PA 345, entitled "Fire fighters and police officers retirement act," by amending section 6 (MCL 38.556), as amended by 1991 PA 54.

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

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

 

 

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 52 (MCL 208.52).

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

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

 

 

A bill to amend 1962 PA 192, entitled "Professional service corporation act," by amending section 4 (MCL 450.224), as amended by 1990 PA 166.

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 1995 PA 289.

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

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

 

 

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16909 (MCL 333.16909), as amended by 1996 PA 536.

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Senior Citizens.

 

 

A bill to regulate certain sales solicitations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officials; and to prescribe remedies and penalties.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

 

 

A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency telephone service enabling act," by amending sections 320 and 703 (MCL 484.1320 and 484.1730), section 320 as added and section 703 as amended by 1994 PA 29.

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.

 

 

 

 

Senator Peters moved that he be permitted to submit a statement in writing for inclusion in today's Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Peters' statement is as follows:

I would like you to join me today in recognizing school superintendents, principals, and business officials from the 14th District who have participated in NetDay. As you may know, NetDay is a grassroots project where volunteers go into schools to install wiring so that schools can connect to the Internet. Wiring schools to the Internet can improve our schools by giving our children more educational resources and opportunities. Teachers who have used computers in their classrooms have reported dramatic improvements in student performance.

My guests today include: Superintendent Dr. Sam Abram, Pontiac; Superintendent Dr. Alexander Bailey, Oak Park; Donna Dulaney, Principal, Lebaron Elementary; Constance Ewing, Principal, Franklin Elementary; Alicia Copola, Principal, Twain Elemenatary; Iraidia Garcia, Principal, Frost Elementary; William Hardy, Principal Roosevelt Middle School; Michel Elkas, Telecom Technicians Inc.; Tom Hart, Ameritech; Karen Casman, Microsoft; and Paul Radding, Software Services Corporation. Principal Barry Rubin of Alcott Elementary in Pontiac could not be with us this morning, but will be sending you an e-mail explaining the NetDay effort at his school.

The schools and businesses represented here today have worked closely with my office to sponsor various NetDay efforts across the 14th District. Among other things, educators and parents helped to coordinate logistics and volunteers, while sponsors and businesses provided the expertise and hardware needed for Internet connections. By working together, our NetDay efforts have been a success.

The next national NetDay will be Saturday, March 28, 1998. Attached you will find a NetDay information packet. Please feel free to use my office as a resource if you decide to organize NetDay projects for schools in your district. You will also find on your desk some items that are the compliments of the businesses represented here this morning.

My guests today recognize the importance of computers and the value of the Internet in the classroom. They were willing to donate their time and resources to install Internet hookups and give students more opportunities to learn the skills they will need later on in their education and in their jobs. Thank you for helping me recognize their commitment to our children and their future.

 

 

 

 

The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support and parenting time enforcement act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 13, 14, 19, 23, 25, 26, 26a, 26b, 28, 29, 30, 33, 35, 44, and 45 (MCL 552.602, 552.603, 552.604, 552.607, 552.613, 552.614, 552.619, 552.623, 552.625, 552.626, 552.626a, 552.626b, 552.628, 552.629, 552.630, 552.633, 552.635, 552.644, and 552.645), sections 2 and 23 as amended and sections 28, 29, 30, and 45 as added by 1996 PA 239, sections 4 and 19 as amended by 1992 PA 291, sections 7 and 14 as amended and section 25 as added by 1985 PA 210, sections 26, 26a, and 26b as added by 1995 PA 236, sections 33 and 35 as amended by 1996 PA 336, and section 44 as amended by 1996 PA 301, and by adding sections 24a, 25a, and 25b.

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass:

(i) UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT.

(ii) SUBSIDIZED PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYMENT.

(iii) SUBSIDIZED PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT.

(iv) WORK EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE REFURBISHING OF PUBLICLY ASSISTED HOUSING, IF SUFFICIENT PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

(v) ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING.

(vi) JOB SEARCH AND JOB READINESS ASSISTANCE.

(vii) COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS.

(viii) VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, NOT TO EXCEED 12 MONTHS WITH RESPECT TO ANY INDIVIDUAL.

(ix) JOB SKILLS TRAINING DIRECTLY RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT.

(x) EDUCATION DIRECTLY RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, IN THE CASE OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR A CERTIFICATE OF HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY.

(xi) SATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE AT SECONDARY SCHOOL OR IN A COURSE OF STUDY LEADING TO A CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL EQUIVALENCE, IN THE CASE OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS NOT COMPLETED SECONDARY SCHOOL OR RECEIVED SUCH A CERTIFICATE.

(xii) THE PROVISION OF CHILD CARE SERVICES TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM.".

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at 1:11 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Schuette (C), Shugars, Gougeon and O'Brien

Excused: Senator Stallings

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 3112b.

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.

Yeas: Senators Bennett, Dingell and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 3101 and 3112a (MCL 324.3101 and 324.3112a).

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Bennett, Dingell and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Education reported

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279 (MCL 380.1279), as amended by 1997 PA 25, and by adding section 1279a.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Schuette, DeGrow, DeBeaussaert and Peters

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Education reported

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104a (MCL 388.1704a), as amended by 1997 PA 24.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Schuette, DeGrow, DeBeaussaert and Peters

Nays: None

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Schuette, DeGrow, DeBeaussaert and Peters

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Education reported

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1282 (MCL 380.1282), as amended by 1993 PA 335.

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.

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Schuette, DeGrow, DeBeaussaert and Peters

Nays: None

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

 

 

 

The Committee on Education submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at 2:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Emmons (C), Schuette, DeGrow, DeBeaussaert and Peters

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism reported

A bill to amend 1941 PA 205, entitled "An act to provide for the construction, establishment, opening, use, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, and maintenance of limited access highways and facilities ancillary to those highways; to permit the acquiring of property and property rights and the closing or other treatment of intersecting roads for these purposes; to provide for the borrowing of money and for the issuing of bonds or notes payable from special funds for the acquisition, construction or improvement of such highways; and to provide for the receipt and expenditure of funds generated from the facilities," by amending section 2 (MCL 252.52), as amended by 1995 PA 93.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass:

1. Amend page 4, line 16, after "than" by striking out "60" and inserting "32".

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

Yeas: Senators North, Stille, Cisky, O'Brien and Hart

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism reported

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 676a (MCL 257.676a), as amended by 1995 PA 92.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass:

1. Amend page 2, line 24, after "than" by striking out "60" and inserting "32".

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

Yeas: Senators North, Stille, Cisky, O'Brien and Hart

Nays: None

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Emmons, Hoffman, Miller and Hart

Nays: None

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

 

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 1997, at 9:00 a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bullard (C), Emmons, Hoffman, Miller and Hart

 

 

The Committee on Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs reported

A bill to amend 1965 PA 166, entitled "An act to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on state projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 8 (MCL 408.558).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Rogers, Steil and Stille

Nays: Senators DeBeaussaert and Stallings

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary reported

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1304, 1304a, 1308, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313, 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317, 1319, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1326, 1327, 1328, 1330, 1331, 1340, 1341, 1342, 1345, and 1346 (MCL 600.1304, 600.1304a, 600.1308, 600.1309, 600.1310, 600.1311, 600.1312, 600.1313, 600.1314, 600.1315, 600.1316, 600.1317, 600.1319, 600.1320, 600.1321, 600.1322, 600.1323, 600.1324, 600.1326, 600.1327, 600.1328, 600.1330, 600.1331, 600.1340, 600.1341, 600.1342, 600.1345, and 600.1346), sections 1304, 1310, 1311, and 1312 as amended by 1986 PA 104; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, Cisky, Geake, Dingell and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary reported

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 1a and 3 of chapter IX (MCL 769.1a and 769.3), section 1a as amended by 1996 PA 560 and section 3 as amended by 1982 PA 470.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, Cisky, Geake, Dingell and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, Cisky, Geake, Dingell and Peters

Nays: None

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

 

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 1997, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Van Regenmorter (C), Cisky, Geake, Dingell and Peters

Excused: Senators Rogers and V. Smith

 

 

The Committee on Finance reported

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 107 (MCL 211.107), as amended by 1982 PA 539.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Peters and Stallings

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Finance reported

A bill to authorize municipalities to collect delinquent property taxes and other delinquent assessments and charges by selling the liens related to delinquent property taxes and other delinquent assessments and charges; to authorize municipalities to establish procedures for collecting delinquent taxes and enforcing tax liens; to authorize the imposition of fees, charges, interest, and penalties upon delinquent property taxes and other delinquent assessments and charges; to authorize municipalities to create certain entities or to utilize certain existing entities to facilitate the sale and purchase of liens related to delinquent property taxes and other delinquent assessments and charges; to authorize municipalities to issue certain obligations secured by liens related to delinquent property taxes and other delinquent assessments and charges; to provide for the issuance of, and terms and conditions for, obligations secured by liens related to delinquent property taxes and other delinquent assessments and charges; and to exempt the property, income, operation bonds, notes, and interest on bonds and notes of certain entities from certain taxes.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Peters and Stallings

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Finance reported

A bill to amend 1943 PA 202, entitled "Municipal finance act," by amending sections 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 of chapter IV (MCL 134.20, 134.21, 134.22, 134.23, and 134.24), as added by 1988 PA 206.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Peters and Stallings

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

 

The Committee on Finance submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, November 18, 1997, at 2:05 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Emmons (C), Bullard, Shugars, Peters and Stallings

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy and Senior Citizens reported

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17708 (MCL 333.17708), as amended by 1994 PA 384.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Schwarz, Byrum and O'Brien

Nays: Senator Shugars

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

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy and Senior Citizens reported

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 502 (MCL 550.1502), as amended by 1994 PA 440.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Shugars, Schwarz, Byrum and O'Brien

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy and Senior Citizens submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, November 18, 1997, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Shugars (C), Schwarz, Bullard, Byrum and O'Brien

 

 

 

The Michigan Capitol Committee submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at 12:10 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schwarz (C), DeGrow, Dunaskiss and Byrum

 

 

 

The Committee on Agriculture and Forestry submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at 1:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators North (C), Gougeon, McManus, Byrum and Berryman

 

The Conference Committee on Senate Bill No. 178 submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at 3:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators DeGrow (C), Schwarz and Conroy

 

 

 

The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 5083 submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at 3:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators DeGrow (C), Schwarz and Conroy

 

 

 

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 1997, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators North (C), Schwarz, Van Regenmorter, Dingell and Byrum

 

 

 

The Committee on Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 1997, at 2:18 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Rogers (C), Steil, Stille, DeBeaussaert and Stallings

 

 

 

The Trial Court Assessment Commission submits the following:

Meeting held on Friday, November 21, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building

Present: Senator Van Regenmorter (C)

Excused: Senator Dingell

 

 

 

The Subcommittee on Insurance Issues, Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, November 25, 1997, at 1:00 p.m., 6th Floor Conference Room, Romney Building

Present: Senator Emmons

 

 

 

The Michigan Sentencing Commission submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, November 25, 1997, at 5:00 p.m., Big 10 Room B, 55 South Harrison Road, Kellogg Center, East Lansing, Michigan

Present: Senators Geake (C) and Van Regenmorter

Excused: Senators Dingell and Peters

 

 

 

 

Administrative Rules Joint Committee - Thursday, December 4, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-2413).

 

Appropriations Committee - Wednesday, December 3, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-6960).

Capital Outlay Joint Subcommittee - Thursday, December 4, at 8:45 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-6960).

 

Financial Services Committee - Wednesday, December 3, at 1:30 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (3-2523).

 

Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs Committee - Wednesday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (3-2420).

 

Judiciary Committee - Thursday, December 4, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-6920).

 

Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees - Wednesday, December 3, at 12:00 Noon, Elijah Myers Room, 2nd Floor, Capitol Building (3-1725).

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:38 p.m.

 

The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 3, at 10:00 a.m.