The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Connie B. Binsfeld.

 

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 

 

 

Father Thomas Nenneau of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlotte offered the following invocation:

God in Heaven, from the days of the Revolution until our own time the men and women of our nation have answered the call to serve in defending our liberties and freedoms, standing ready and prepared in times of peace, standing in harm's way in times of war. The almost 221 years of our nation's history, 40 of those years have been spent in war. In those 40 years alone, over 38 million Americans served our nation in its armed forces and in those 40 years, 650,000 gave not only of their time, their commitment, their loyalty and devotion, but they gave literally their lives' blood for our country.

As we observe Memorial Day in the days to come, we thank You for the courage, the commitment and the valor of these brave men and women who gave all they had that we might enjoy the blessings of liberty. We thank You that they did not take time to count the cost of freedom, but instead were ready to pay even the ultimate cost.

Not far from this site in 1995 some of us were present to break ground for our own Michigan Vietnam monument. We ask You to remember in a special way those who served in that conflict, especially the 2,649 from our beloved state who were killed or who are still missing in action. As we hold all of them up to the light of our memories in a spirit of gratitude for all they gave, so may You too hold them to Yourself in the everlasting light of Your love. We ask these things in Your Holy Name. Amen.

 

 

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Tuesday, May 27, at 1:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator DeGrow moved that Senators Bullard, Carl and Dunaskiss be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow guests of Senator Rogers admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle and Gallery.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

Senator Berryman moved that Senators Byrum, Stallings and Young be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Berryman moved that Senator V. Smith be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the President.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.

 

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Binsfeld.

 

During the recess, Senator Rogers conducted a Memorial Day Ceremony in honor of the members of the military who have served during wartime, accompanied by the American Legion Honor Color Guard and the Kalamazoo Pipe Band.

Senator Schwarz introduced to the Senate Peter Lemon, a Michigan recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, who made remarks.

Senator Rogers presented a tape recording of a dramatic reading of letters received at the Vietnam Wall.

 

During the recess, Senators Carl, Dunaskiss, Bullard, Byrum and Young entered the Senate Chamber.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, May 21:

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Wednesday, May 21 of:

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, May 22 of:

 

 

 

Senator Miller asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Miller's statement is as follows:

What a glorious day and presentation. Sometimes we forget the great freedoms that we have in life through the efforts of those gallant, gallant veterans of this great country. I want to thank the great Senator from the 26th District who organized this effort and gave attention to our state. It has stood out in so many fronts. I thank him and thank all the veterans.

I have a special day today. It's really not special. It's kind of a sad day. I came to this great city a few years ago--I won't be specific--but when I got here I had the task of trying to put together a team to help me answer all those constituent letters and take those phone calls. One of those people who joined me that first day I came to Lansing was a young lady by the name Ann Miller. The question that everyone used to ask, "Are you related to the Senator? Are you the Senator's sister? Are you the Senator's wife? Are you the Senator's cousin?" It was great, all the publicity we got just because her name was Miller also. So when I wasn't in Lansing, she was here representing me.

Today, Madam Governor, Ann Miller is deciding to say "good-bye" to this career in the Michigan Senate. Besides spending over 20 years with me, and I look back and say, "Where did the 20 years go?" She's been with me longer than some of my children have been with me in this world. We spent 20 great years together. She is really the person in my office who, like I said, took those irate phone calls, answered a lot of those letters, and in a way, there'll be kind of a void there now with her being gone. Now we'll have to find a real employee who is going to spend some time there, and not take all those coffee breaks and listen to the excuses--"Well, I was late today, boss, because I had to fix the locks." She must have more locks at her home than a locksmith. When you've been together for 20 years you hear those stories and you let them slide by.

I want to just say that my career here in Lansing has been a successful one and good-byes are hard to say, but she's been not only a great employee, she's been like part of my family. She's been with me longer than some of my family has. It's going to be hard to replace her and all the effort and everything. I just want this body to say that we take things for granted here. We're the ones who make the newspapers. We're the ones who sit here in this Chamber and vote but it's through people like Ann Miller who make our careers a little bit better.

Ann, you've been here with me for 20 years. You came here with Senator Pursell and a few other Senators you worked with. This body is going to miss you. I just want to say on behalf of myself and my family, you'll always be part of Art Miller's family. We wish you the best.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 490, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to certain aspects of the organization and jurisdiction of the probate court of this state, the powers and duties of such court and the judges and other officers thereof, certain aspects of the statutes of descent and distribution of property, and the statutes governing the change of name of adults and children, the adoption of adults and children, and the jurisdiction of the juvenile division of the probate court; to prescribe the powers and duties of the juvenile division of the probate court, and the judges and other officers thereof; to prescribe the manner and time within which actions and proceedings may be brought in the juvenile division of the probate court; to prescribe pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in actions and proceedings in the juvenile division of the probate court; to provide for appeals from the juvenile division of the probate court; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, and officers; and to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of this act," by amending sections 13a, 18, 18f, 19, and 19a of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.13a, 712A.18, 712A.18f, 712A.19, and 712A.19a), section 13a as amended by 1996 PA 409, section 18 as amended by 1996 PA 244, sections 18f and 19 as amended by 1996 PA 16, and section 19a as amended by 1994 PA 264, and by adding section 13b to chapter XIIA.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Peters offered the following amendments:

The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Gougeon offered the following amendment:

The amendment 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.

 

Senator Stallings entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 272, entitled

A bill to make and supplement appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997 and for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator O'Brien offered the following amendment:

The question being on the adoption of the amendment,

Senator Berryman requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senator McManus offered the following amendments:

(2) Statewide land database development for phase I market and business area analysis shall be developed cooperatively between user departments. If there is a geographic component of the statewide land database, it shall be built using the Michigan information center geographic framework. User departments will be assessed charges for the development of the database and the geographic framework.".

The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Bennett offered the following amendments:

(a) For the first such conviction, a 33% reduction limited to one year if the recipient tests negative for drug use at the end of that year.

(b) For the second such conviction, a 50% reduction for one year if the recipient tests negative for drug use at the end of that year.

(c) For the third such conviction, a 100% reduction for one year if the recipient tests negative for drug use at the end of that year.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendments,

Senator Conroy offered the following amendment to the amendments:

The question being on the adoption of the amendment to the amendments,

 

Senator DeGrow moved that Senator Geake be excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Conroy requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members not voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that Senator Steil be temporarily excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Senator Bennett,

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Senator Shugars requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senator A. Smith offered the following amendment:

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Stille offered the following amendment:

The amendment 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.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4034, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 285, entitled "An act to provide for city, village and municipal planning; the creation, organization, powers and duties of planning commissions; the regulation and subdivision of land; and to provide penalties for violation of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 125.31 and 125.33), section 3 as amended by 1986 PA 5.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

Senator DeGrow moved that Senator Schwarz be temporarily excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Schwarz entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 414, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 132, 151, 209, 212, 217, 301, 302, 303, 336, 344, 345, 404, 415, 421, 472, 489, 491a, 528, 551, 564a, 564b, 567, 602, 611, 631, 641, 701, 703a, 706, 707, 712, 724, 735, 751, 753, 762, 801, 805, 811, 817, 842a, 855a, 1011, 1041, 1042, and 1062 (MCL 450.1132, 450.1151, 450.1209, 450.1212, 450.1217, 450.1301, 450.1302, 450.1303, 450.1336, 450.1344, 450.1345, 450.1404, 450.1415, 450.1421, 450.1472, 450.1489, 450.1491a, 450.1528, 450.1551, 450.1564a, 450.1564b, 450.1567, 450.1602, 450.1611, 450.1631, 450.1641, 450.1701, 450.1703a, 450.1706, 450.1707, 450.1712, 450.1724, 450.1735, 450.1751, 450.1753, 450.1762, 450.1801, 450.1805, 450.1811, 450.1817, 450.1842a, 450.1855a, 450.2011, 450.2041, 450.2042, and 450.2062), sections 132, 212, 217, 301, 302, 303, 404, 415, 567, 602, 701, 706, 707, 762, 801, 817, and 1041 as amended and sections 336, 489, 491a, 564a, 703a, 724, and 855a as added by 1989 PA 121, sections 209, 344, 345, 472, 528, 551, 564b, 631, 712, 735, 753, 805, 811, 842a, 1042, and 1062 as amended by 1993 PA 91, and section 641 as amended by 1982 PA 407, and by adding sections 406, 488, and 736; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Bouchard offered the following amendments:

The amendments were 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.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 495, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 89, entitled "Michigan BIDCO act," by amending sections 102, 104, 105, 106, 211, 217, 301, 303, 305, 311, 315, 317, 401, 403, 405, 407, 503, 505, 507, 509, 511, 601, 603, 709, 711, 713, 801, 807, 813, and 905 (MCL 487.1102, 487.1104, 487.1105, 487.1106, 487.1211, 487.1217, 487.1301, 487.1303, 487.1305, 487.1311, 487.1315, 487.1317, 487.1401, 487.1403, 487.1405, 487.1407, 487.1503, 487.1505, 487.1507, 487.1509, 487.1511, 487.1601, 487.1603, 487.1709, 487.1711, 487.1713, 487.1801, 487.1807, 487.1813, and 487.1905).

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:

Senate Bill No. 503, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 1988 PA 372.

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 House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) as amended and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11, 20, 31a, 99, 104a, and 107 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1620, 388.1631a, 388.1699, 388.1704a, and 388.1707), sections 11, 20, 31a, 99, and 104a as amended and section 107 as added by 1996 PA 300, and by adding sections 6b, 105a, and 105b.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

 

 

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments and reappointment to office:

Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board

Mr. James C. Shull, 3348 144th Avenue, Hart, Michigan 49420, county of Oceana, as a member representing growers at large, succeeding Mr. Mark C. Trommater of Hart, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on November 13, 1999.

Mr. Kurt B. Dowd, 59725 60th Avenue, Hartford, Michigan 49057, county of Van Buren, as a member representing growers from southern Michigan, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on November 13, 1999.

Mr. Kenneth Francis Oomen, 2157 E. Jackson Rd., Hart, Michigan 49420, county of Oceana, as a member representing growers at large, succeeding Mrs. Bernice H. Shafer of Hart, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on November 13, 1999.

Mr. Edwin A. Kerlikowske, Jr., 7754 U.S. 31, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103, county of Berrien, as a member representing growers from southern Michigan, succeeding Mr. Joseph M. Sherer of Dowagiac, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on November 13, 1999.

Mr. Steven J. Vinke, 1005 S. Bluff Rd., Shelby, Michigan 49455-9331, county of Oceana, as a member representing growers at large, succeeding Mr. Calvin C. Lutz II of Kaleva, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on November 13, 1999.

There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:

Site Review Board

Mr. James Zelmanski, 28211 Cole, Roseville, Michigan 48066, county of Macomb, as a member representing municipalities, succeeding Dr. Eric A. Grulke of Williamston, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 13, 2000.

 

 

There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:

State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board

Mr. Larry E. Julian, 257 N. M-13, Lennon, Michigan 48449, county of Genesee, as a member representing persons familiar with abuse, succeeding Mr. Russell A. Hendrick of Grand Haven, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 19, 1999.

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

 

 

Senators Bullard, Shugars, Dunaskiss, Carl, DeGrow and Stallings introduced

Senate Bill No. 526, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4g (MCL 205.54g), as amended by 1996 PA 576.

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

 

 

Senators Rogers, Bennett, Stille, Steil, Hoffman, Gougeon, Cisky, Bullard and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 527, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1996 PA 484.

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

 

 

Senators Bennett, Rogers, Stille, Steil, Hoffman, Gougeon, Cisky, Bullard and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 528, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 217 (MCL 257.217), as amended by 1996 PA 59.

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

 

 

Senators Stille, Rogers, Bennett, Steil, Hoffman, Gougeon, Cisky, Bullard and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 529, entitled

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

 

 

Senators Rogers, Bennett, Stille, Steil, Hoffman, Gougeon, Cisky, Bullard and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 530, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," (MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c) by adding section 46a.

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

 

 

Senator Koivisto introduced

Senate Bill No. 531, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531d.

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

Senators Bouchard, Gougeon, Shugars, Stille, Bennett, Schuette, Bullard and Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 532, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of the department of social services and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 5 (MCL 722.115), as amended by 1995 PA 81, and by adding sections 5b, 5c, and 5d.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Senator Bouchard introduced

Senate Bill No. 533, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of the department of social services and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 2b.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Senator Bouchard introduced

Senate Bill No. 534, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80104, 80129, 80130, 80301, 80310, 80315, 81101, 81113, 81114, 81120, 82101, 82113, and 82156 (MCL 324.80104, 324.80129, 324.80130, 324.80301, 324.80310, 324.80315, 324.81101, 324.81113, 324.81114, 324.81120, 324.82101, 324.82113, and 324.82156), as added by 1995 PA 58, and by adding sections 80130a, 80130b, 80130c, 80130d, 80315a, 80315b, 80315c, 80319a, 81114a, 81114b, 81114c, 82156a, 82156b, 82156c, and 82160.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4162, entitled

A bill to designate an official mammal of this state.

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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

 

 

House Bill No. 4456, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to probationers and probation officers, to pardons, reprieves, commutations, and paroles, to the administration of correctional institutions, correctional farms, and probation recovery camps, to prisoner labor and correctional industries, and to the supervision and inspection of local jails and houses of correction; to provide for the siting of correctional facilities; to create a state department of corrections, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the transfer to and vesting in said department of powers and duties vested by law in certain other state boards, commissions, and officers, and to abolish certain boards, commissions, and offices the powers and duties of which are transferred by this act; to allow for the operation of certain facilities by private entities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain other state departments and agencies; to provide for the creation of a local lockup advisory board; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to make certain appropriations; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," (MCL 791.201 to 791.283) by adding section 68a.

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 Judiciary.

 

 

House Bill No. 4635, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to provide for certain duties of the secretary of state; and to prescribe certain penalties for violations," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 28.292 and 28.293), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 204.

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 Government Operations.

House Bill No. 4728, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 263 and 264 (MCL 750.263 and 750.264); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Financial Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4729, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 4701 (MCL 600.4701), as amended by 1996 PA 327.

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 Financial Services.

 

 

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 97, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 200, 201, 204, 204a, 205, 205a, 206, 207, 210, and 211 (MCL 750.200, 750.201, 750.204, 750.204a, 750.205, 750.205a, 750.206, 750.207, 750.210, and 750.211).

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, Rogers, Cisky, Dingell, Peters and V. Smith

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 Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at 1:10 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Van Regenmorter (C), Rogers, Cisky, Dingell, Peters and V. Smith

Excused: Senator Geake

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4465, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 54.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Bennett, Gast and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4466, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 227, entitled "Shared credit rating act," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 7, 8, 13, 25, and 27 (MCL 141.1051, 141.1053, 141.1057, 141.1058, 141.1063, 141.1075, and 141.1077), the title and sections 3, 8, 13, and 27 as amended by 1996 PA 241, section 7 as amended by 1996 PA 391, and section 25 as amended by 1988 PA 316, and by adding section 16b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Bennett, Gast and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at 8:45 a.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Bennett (C), Dunaskiss, Gast and DeBeaussaert

Excused: Senator Dingell

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 31.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to work for the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to include Finland.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 43, p. 690.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Emmons, Hoffman and Miller

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 34.

A concurrent resolution to create a special committee to study and make recommendations regarding Michigan's campaign finance laws.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 35, p. 515.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Emmons, Hoffman and Miller

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 4450, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2815 (MCL 333.2815), as amended by 1985 PA 20.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Emmons, Hoffman and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Hart

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 408, entitled

A bill to repeal 1941 PA 309, entitled "An act to give the state board of examiners of barbers jurisdiction to investigate trade practices among barbers, haircutters, barber and haircutting schools and colleges; to enforce such regulations pertaining to reasonable service charges and reasonable hours of operation of barber shops, haircutting shops, barber and haircutting schools and colleges as will tend to eliminate unfair and insanitary practices; fixing territorial units for such regulations; regulating barber schools, haircutting schools and colleges and practices therein; and repealing all acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith," (MCL 338.651 to 338.662).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Schuette, Shugars, Gougeon, Stallings and O'Brien

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 438, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending section 9 (MCL 207.559), as amended by 1996 PA 513.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Schuette, Shugars, Gougeon and Stallings

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 512, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 8, entitled "The Michigan liquor control act," by amending section 3a (MCL 436.3a), as added by 1996 PA 440.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Schuette, Shugars, Gougeon and Stallings

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4102, entitled

A bill to regulate the manufacturing and assembling of public playground equipment; and to provide penalties.

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 Schuette, Shugars, Gougeon, Stallings and O'Brien

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4520, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 8, entitled "The Michigan liquor control act," by amending section 17h (MCL 436.17h), as amended by 1996 PA 379.

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 Schuette, Gougeon, Stallings and O'Brien

Nays: None

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

 

 

 

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at 1:15 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:13 p.m.

 

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Binsfeld, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 27, at 1:00 p.m.