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No. 52

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

90th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 1999

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, June 3, 1999.

10:00 a.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Allen--present

Baird--present

Basham--present

Birkholz--present

Bisbee--present

Bishop--present

Bogardus--present

Bovin--present

Bradstreet--present

Brater--present

Brewer--present

Brown, Bob--present

Brown, Cameron--present

Byl--present

Callahan--e/d/s

Cassis--present

Caul--present

Cherry--present

Clark--e/d/s

Clarke--present

Daniels--e/d/s

DeHart--present

Dennis--present

DeRossett--present

DeVuyst--present

DeWeese--present

Ehardt--present

Faunce--present

Frank--present

Garcia--present

Garza--present

Geiger--present

Gieleghem--present

Gilbert--present

Godchaux--present

Gosselin--present

Green--present

Hager--present

Hale--e/d/s

Hanley--present

Hansen--present

Hardman--present

Hart--present

Howell--present

Jacobs--present

Jamnick--present

Jansen--present

Jelinek--present

Jellema--present

Johnson, Rick--present

Johnson, Ruth--excused

Julian--present

Kelly--present

Kilpatrick--present

Koetje--present

Kowall--present

Kuipers--present

Kukuk--present

LaForge--present

LaSata--present

Law--present

Lemmons--present

Lockwood--present

Mans--present

Martinez--present

Mead--present

Middaugh--present

Minore--present

Mortimer--present

Neumann--present

O'Neil--present

Pappageorge--present

Patterson--present

Perricone--e/d/s

Pestka--present

Price--present

Prusi--present

Pumford--present

Quarles--present

Raczkowski--present

Reeves--present

Richardville--present

Richner--present

Rison--present

Rivet--present

Rocca--present

Sanborn--present

Schauer--present

Schermesser--present

Scott--present

Scranton--present

Shackleton--present

Sheltrown--present

Shulman--present

Spade--present

Stallworth--present

Stamas--present

Switalski--present

Tabor--present

Tesanovich--present

Thomas--present

Toy--present

Vander Roest--present

Van Woerkom--present

Vaughn--present

Vear--present

Voorhees--present

Wojno--present

Woodward--present

Woronchak--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Fred Stefani, President of the Warren Senior Connection, offered the following invocation:

"Dear Lord, we thank You for this day and ask You to bless all of us gathered here today. Bless our state and guide our legislators to do Your work for all the citizens of Michigan. We thank You for all Your blessings and for the blessed Mother and her Son, Jesus Christ. Keep the good Lord and our blessed Mother with you at all times, and you will be in heaven. Amen."

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Rep. DeWeese moved that Rep. Ruth Johnson be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 51, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 1995 PA 87.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Middaugh moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

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

Rep. Middaugh moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 51, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 1995 PA 87.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Middaugh moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4018, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 138, entitled "An act to authorize the creation of county libraries; to authorize the contracting by the board of supervisors of any county for library service; to authorize the contracting by the board of supervisors of any county or the board of trustees of any regional library with any other municipality for the furnishing of such service; and to provide for a tax for the purposes of this act," by amending section 2 (MCL 397.302), as amended by 1994 PA 77.

(The bill was received from the Senate on June 2, with substitute (S-1) and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 51, p. 1307.)

The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 676 Yeas--80

Allen Faunce Kuipers Richardville

Birkholz Frank Kukuk Richner

Bisbee Garcia LaForge Rison

Bishop Geiger LaSata Rivet

Bogardus Gilbert Law Rocca

Bovin Godchaux Lockwood Sanborn

Bradstreet Gosselin Mans Schauer

Brater Green Mead Scranton

Brewer Hager Middaugh Shackleton

Brown, B. Hansen Minore Sheltrown

Brown, C. Hardman Mortimer Shulman

Cassis Hart Neumann Spade

Caul Howell Pappageorge Stamas

Cherry Jansen Patterson Tabor

Clarke, H. Jelinek Pestka Toy

Dennis Jellema Prusi Van Woerkom

DeRossett Johnson, Rick Pumford Vander Roest

DeVuyst Julian Quarles Vear

DeWeese Koetje Raczkowski Voorhees

Ehardt Kowall Reeves Woronchak

Nays--22

Baird Jacobs O'Neil Switalski

Basham Jamnick Price Tesanovich

DeHart Kelly Schermesser Thomas

Garza Kilpatrick Scott Vaughn

Gieleghem Lemmons Stallworth Woodward

Hanley Martinez

In The Chair: Birkholz

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4168, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 15 (MCL 247.665), as amended by 1982 PA 438.

(The bill was received from the Senate on June 2, with substitute (S-2) and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 51, p. 1308.)

The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 677 Yeas--100

Allen Geiger LaForge Rocca

Baird Gieleghem LaSata Sanborn

Basham Gilbert Law Schauer

Birkholz Godchaux Lockwood Schermesser

Bisbee Gosselin Mans Scott

Bishop Green Martinez Scranton

Bogardus Hager Mead Shackleton

Bovin Hanley Middaugh Sheltrown

Bradstreet Hansen Minore Shulman

Brater Hardman Mortimer Spade

Brewer Hart Neumann Stallworth

Brown, B. Howell O'Neil Stamas

Brown, C. Jacobs Pappageorge Switalski

Cassis Jamnick Patterson Tabor

Caul Jansen Pestka Tesanovich

Clarke, H. Jelinek Price Thomas

DeHart Jellema Prusi Toy

Dennis Johnson, Rick Pumford Van Woerkom

DeRossett Julian Quarles Vander Roest

DeVuyst Kelly Raczkowski Vaughn

DeWeese Kilpatrick Reeves Vear

Ehardt Koetje Richardville Voorhees

Faunce Kowall Richner Wojno

Garcia Kuipers Rison Woodward

Garza Kukuk Rivet Woronchak

Nays--1

Cherry

In The Chair: Birkholz

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

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Rep. Kelly moved that Rep. LaForge be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4605, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 676a (MCL 257.676a), as amended by 1998 PA 224.

(The bill was received from the Senate on June 2, with amendments, full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 51, p. 1308.)

The question being on concurring in the adoption of the amendments made to the bill by the Senate,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 678 Yeas--102

Allen Garza LaSata Rocca

Baird Geiger Law Sanborn

Basham Gieleghem Lemmons Schauer

Birkholz Gilbert Lockwood Schermesser

Bisbee Godchaux Mans Scott

Bishop Gosselin Martinez Scranton

Bogardus Green Mead Shackleton

Bradstreet Hager Middaugh Sheltrown

Brater Hanley Minore Shulman

Brewer Hansen Mortimer Spade

Brown, B. Hardman Neumann Stallworth

Brown, C. Hart O'Neil Stamas

Byl Howell Pappageorge Switalski

Cassis Jacobs Patterson Tabor

Caul Jamnick Pestka Tesanovich

Cherry Jansen Price Thomas

Clarke, H. Jelinek Prusi Toy

DeHart Jellema Pumford Van Woerkom

Dennis Johnson, Rick Quarles Vander Roest

DeRossett Julian Raczkowski Vaughn

DeVuyst Kelly Reeves Vear

DeWeese Kilpatrick Richardville Voorhees

Ehardt Koetje Richner Wojno

Faunce Kowall Rison Woodward

Frank Kuipers Rivet Woronchak

Garcia Kukuk

Nays--0

In The Chair: Birkholz

The House agreed to the full title of the bill.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4606, entitled

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 1998 PA 223.

(The bill was received from the Senate on June 2, with amendments and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 51, p. 1308.)

The question being on concurring in the adoption of the amendments made to the bill by the Senate,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 679 Yeas--102

Allen Garcia LaForge Rocca

Baird Garza LaSata Sanborn

Basham Geiger Law Schauer

Birkholz Gilbert Lockwood Schermesser

Bisbee Godchaux Mans Scott

Bishop Gosselin Martinez Scranton

Bogardus Green Mead Shackleton

Bovin Hager Middaugh Sheltrown

Bradstreet Hanley Minore Shulman

Brater Hansen Mortimer Spade

Brewer Hardman Neumann Stallworth

Brown, B. Hart O'Neil Stamas

Brown, C. Howell Pappageorge Switalski

Byl Jacobs Patterson Tabor

Cassis Jamnick Pestka Tesanovich

Caul Jansen Price Thomas

Cherry Jelinek Prusi Toy

Clarke, H. Jellema Pumford Van Woerkom

DeHart Johnson, Rick Quarles Vander Roest

Dennis Julian Raczkowski Vaughn

DeRossett Kelly Reeves Vear

DeVuyst Kilpatrick Richardville Voorhees

DeWeese Koetje Richner Wojno

Ehardt Kowall Rison Woodward

Faunce Kuipers Rivet Woronchak

Frank Kukuk

Nays--0

In The Chair: Birkholz

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 496, entitled

A bill to authorize the department of natural resources to convey certain state owned property in Macomb county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Kukuk moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 20, by striking out all of section 5.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Kukuk,

Rep. Martinez moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

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Reps. Callahan, Clark, Daniels, Hale and Perricone entered the House Chambers.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 98.

A resolution to oppose the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions and to memorialize the United States Senate not to ratify the Kyoto Climate Treaty.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 43, p. 834.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation on May 20, consideration of which was postponed until May 25 under the rules.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Schauer moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 98.

A resolution to support responsible action by the United States on greenhouse gas emissions.

Whereas, The people of Michigan join other Americans in the concern that emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases may pose a risk of adding to natural long-term changes in climate, such as warming of the Earth, shifts in climate patterns and weather conditions, and other atmospheric aberrations; and

Whereas, Scientists are continuing to investigate and debate the merits of existing evidence of climate change. Researchers are developing more information about the extent, causes, and solutions related to greenhouse gases; and

Whereas, Michigan's citizens want government leaders to seek affordable, effective ways to address climate change; and

Whereas, The potential impacts of greenhouse gas emissions and resulting climate changes could seriously damage Michigan's economy and environment and failure to act promptly could unacceptably increase this risk; and

Whereas, There are cost-effective and affordable ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that would benefit Michigan's economy and environment, such as greater investments in energy efficiency, increased use of wind and other renewable energy sources, support for research and development of high-efficiency automobiles and trucks, and other new technologies that could create thousands of Michigan jobs; and

Whereas, The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) estimates that a significant national reduction in fossil fuel use and a path toward efficient use of energy from renewable sources, which will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions, will provide net savings nationwide of $58 billion by the year 2010, which is about $530 per household. UCS estimates the United States oil import bill will be $21 billion less than if we stay on the current fossil fuel path. Both of these savings would contribute to expanded employment, resulting in nearly 800,000 new jobs; and

Whereas, Other options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as research and development and voluntary emissions reduction programs, should be investigated and considered. It is vital to use a balanced approach to promoting economic progress and protecting the environment; and

Whereas, Increased energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources, and increased industrial and automobile fuel efficiency have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving the economic competitiveness of the United States; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we support responsible action by the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We urge federal authorities to consider strategies to protect the environment that apply to all nations and encourage alternative, voluntary proposals to reduce greenhouse gases; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge prudent national investments by the United States Congress in measures that will benefit the United States economy and simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and be it further

Resolved, That, in deliberating on the international Kyoto Protocol on climate change, we urge the United States Congress to carefully weigh the economic and environmental costs and benefits of the protocol; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-1) offered by Rep. Schauer,

Rep. Schauer demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-1) offered by Rep. Schauer,

The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 680 Yeas--47

Baird DeHart Kelly Rison

Basham Dennis Kilpatrick Schauer

Bogardus Frank LaForge Schermesser

Bovin Garza Lockwood Scott

Brater Gieleghem Mans Spade

Brewer Godchaux Martinez Stallworth

Brown, B. Hale Minore Switalski

Byl Hanley Neumann Tesanovich

Callahan Hansen O'Neil Vaughn

Clark, I. Hardman Pestka Wojno

Clarke, H. Jacobs Price Woodward

Daniels Jamnick Reeves

Nays--57

Allen Geiger Kukuk Rocca

Birkholz Gilbert LaSata Sanborn

Bisbee Gosselin Law Scranton

Bishop Green Mead Shackleton

Bradstreet Hager Middaugh Sheltrown

Brown, C. Hart Mortimer Shulman

Cassis Howell Pappageorge Stamas

Caul Jansen Patterson Tabor

Cherry Jelinek Perricone Toy

DeRossett Johnson, Rick Pumford Van Woerkom

DeVuyst Julian Raczkowski Vander Roest

DeWeese Koetje Richardville Vear

Ehardt Kowall Richner Voorhees

Faunce Kuipers Rivet Woronchak

Garcia

In The Chair: Birkholz

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Brater demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Raczkowski moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

The Senate returned, in accordance with the request of the House

Senate Bill No. 556, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 204a, 219, 233, 258, 303, 310d, 321a, 323, 602a, 605, 625, 625g, 625h, 732, 904, 904c, 904d, and 904e (MCL 257.204a, 257.219, 257.233, 257.258, 257.303, 257.310d, 257.321a, 257.323, 257.602a, 257.605, 257.625, 257.625g, 257.625h, 257.732, 257.904, 257.904c, 257.904d, and 257.904e), sections 204a, 219, 233, and 323 as amended by 1998 PA 346, sections 258 and 602a as amended by 1998 PA 347, section 303 as amended by 1998 PA 351, sections 310d and 321a as amended by 1998 PA 343, section 625 as amended by 1998 PA 350, section 625g as amended by 1994 PA 450, section 625h as amended by 1996 PA 59, section 732 as amended by 1999 PA 21, section 904 as amended by 1998 PA 342, section 904c as added by 1998 PA 359, and sections 904d and 904e as added by 1998 PA 358.

Rep. Raczkowski moved that Rule 67 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Raczkowski moved to reconsider the vote by which the House passed the bill.

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

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 556, entitled

(The bill was passed on May 27, see House Journal No. 49, p. 1140.)

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Faunce moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 34, following line 8, by inserting:

"Sec. 619. The driver of any vehicle who knows or who has reason to believe that he OR SHE has been involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall give his OR HER name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle he OR SHE is driving, also the name and address of the owner, and exhibit his OR HER operator's or chauffeur's license to A POLICE OFFICER OR the person struck or the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance in securing medical aid or transportation of injured person or persons.".

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

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 681 Yeas--109

Allen Frank Kuipers Rison

Baird Garcia Kukuk Rivet

Basham Garza LaForge Rocca

Birkholz Geiger LaSata Sanborn

Bisbee Gieleghem Law Schauer

Bishop Gilbert Lemmons Schermesser

Bogardus Godchaux Lockwood Scott

Bovin Gosselin Mans Scranton

Bradstreet Green Martinez Shackleton

Brater Hager Mead Sheltrown

Brewer Hale Middaugh Shulman

Brown, B. Hanley Minore Spade

Brown, C. Hansen Mortimer Stallworth

Byl Hardman Neumann Stamas

Callahan Hart O'Neil Switalski

Cassis Howell Pappageorge Tabor

Caul Jacobs Patterson Tesanovich

Cherry Jamnick Perricone Thomas

Clark, I. Jansen Pestka Toy

Clarke, H. Jelinek Price Van Woerkom

Daniels Jellema Prusi Vander Roest

DeHart Johnson, Rick Pumford Vaughn

Dennis Julian Quarles Vear

DeRossett Kelly Raczkowski Voorhees

DeVuyst Kilpatrick Reeves Wojno

DeWeese Koetje Richardville Woodward

Ehardt Kowall Richner Woronchak

Faunce

Nays--0

In The Chair: Birkholz

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Raczkowski moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date," by amending sections 204a, 219, 233, 258, 303, 310d, 321a, 323, 602a, 605, 619, 625, 625g, 625h, 727c, 732, 904, 904c, and 904e (MCL 257.204a, 257.219, 257.233, 257.258, 257.303, 257.310d, 257.321a, 257.323, 257.602a, 257.605, 257.619, 257.625, 257.625g, 257.625h, 257.727c, 257.732, 257.904, 257.904c, and 257.904e), sections 204a, 219, 233, and 323 as amended by 1998 PA 346, sections 258 and 602a as amended by 1998 PA 347, section 303 as amended by 1998 PA 351, sections 310d and 321a as amended by 1998 PA 343, section 625 as amended by 1998 PA 350, section 625g as amended by 1994 PA 450, section 625h as amended by 1996 PA 59, section 727c as amended by 1983 PA 172, section 732 as amended by 1999 PA 21, section 904 as amended by 1998 PA 342, section 904c as added by 1998 PA 359, and section 904e as added by 1998 PA 358.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. Raczkowski moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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Rep. Raczkowski moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Raczkowski moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 8, at 10:00 a.m.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Hale, Martinez, Stallworth, Basham, Bogardus, Garza, Clark, Rison, Reeves, Quarles, Vaughn, Neumann, Brewer, Hanley, Frank, Jamnick, Clarke, Hansen, Wojno, Switalski, Rocca, Hager, Pumford, Bishop, Vander Roest, Richardville, Callahan, Dennis, Lockwood, Spade, Woodward, Gieleghem, Baird, Price, Brater, Scott, Prusi, DeHart, Schermesser, Kelly, LaForge, Kilpatrick, Thomas, Kowall, Lemmons, Bisbee, Gilbert, Law, Godchaux, Toy, DeRossett, Tabor, Julian, DeWeese, Byl, Vear, Ehardt, Mortimer, Garcia, Mead, LaSata, Voorhees, Kukuk, Patterson, Sanborn and Jansen offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 115.

A resolution recognizing the Juneteenth commemoration of the Society of Friends and to express appreciation for their valuable contribution to Michigan.

Whereas, On June 19, 1865, Union Army Major General Granger landed at the port of Galveston, Texas with 1,000 soldiers and delivered the historic Emancipation Proclamation, ordering the immediate freedom of all slaves in Texas. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed January 1, 1863, the state of Texas was among the last to learn of the end of the Civil War and to enforce the Proclamation in the United States; and

Whereas, The jubilation of that day is now commemorated each year with a Juneteenth celebration which has become a holiday for former slaves and their descendants. This tradition has remained strong, migrated north, and spread to communities within Michigan and other states throughout this country; and

Whereas, Slavery was outlawed in Michigan during the Civil War. A number of its citizens were abolitionists, and thus, deeply committed to ending this horrific institution. Hence, while former slave Sojourner Truth preached emancipation, others, such as the Quakers, formed links to the Underground Railroad and led escaped slaves to freedom in Canada during the 1840s and 1850s; and

Whereas, Today, as the people of Michigan and elsewhere look back to this period, they do so with an extraordinary appreciation for the strength embodied by the enslaved men, women, and children who endured for generations unspeakable cruelties, and also members of the Quaker community who demonstrated the courage, fortitude, and moral leadership necessary to assist the captives in their pursuit of freedom. Indeed, this is a lesson for every single American today, regardless of background, ethnicity or race; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body hereby recognizes the Juneteenth commemoration of the Society of Friends for their unconditional contribution, even under the most adverse circumstances; for their endurance while helping all of the innominate (nameless) slaves that traveled through the state of Michigan to freedom; and for continuing their quest in helping the slaves who endured the most inhumane conditions from atrocities inherent in the institution of slavery; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Society of Friends as evidence of our respect for their courage during one of the most shameful periods in America's history, and to the National Association of Juneteenth Lineage, Inc., and its President, Ms. Lula Briggs-Galloway.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Raczkowski moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Cassis, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 573, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending sections 4, 5, 6, 37c, 37d, and 49 (MCL 208.4, 208.5, 208.6, 208.37c, 208.37d, and 208.49), section 4 as amended by 1995 PA 285, section 5 as amended by 1987 PA 253, and sections 37c and 37d as amended by 1996 PA 470, and by adding section 19.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

SB 573 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Cassis, Woronchak, Allen, Faunce, Gilbert, Gosselin, Koetje, Patterson, Vander Roest, Vear, Jamnick, Minore, Switalski,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Cassis, Chair of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, June 3, 1999, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Cassis, Woronchak, Allen, Faunce, Gilbert, Gosselin, Koetje, Patterson, Vander Roest, Vear, Quarles, Basham, Garza, Jamnick, Minore, Switalski,

Absent: Rep. O'Neil,

Excused: Rep. O'Neil.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bill had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, June 3:

House Bill No. 4747

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Notices

The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 4298, Reps. Stamas, Godchaux and Pestka.

The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 4299, Reps. Geiger, Jansen and Martinez.

The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 4301, Reps. Jelinek, Stamas and Kelly.

The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 4302, Reps. Caul, Mead and Price.

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor, approving and signing the following bills at the times designated below, were received and read:

Date: June 2, 1999

Time: 4:00 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4317 (Public Act No. 34, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date," by amending section 675 (MCL 257.675), as amended by 1998 PA 68.

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 3, 1999, at 9:34 a.m.)

Date: June 2, 1999

Time: 4:02 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4470 (Public Act No. 35, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 3118 (MCL 324.3118), as amended by 1995 PA 169.

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 3, 1999, at 9:36 a.m.)

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Bisbee introduced

House Bill No. 4753, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 1998 PA 416.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Reps. Thomas, Wojno, Switalski, Rivet, Pappageorge, Howell, Bovin, Hale, DeHart, Schauer, Minore, Jacobs, Jellema, Scott, Brater and Vaughn introduced

House Bill No. 4754, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 1990 PA 165.

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

Reps. Thomas, Schermesser, Pappageorge, Wojno, Rivet, Howell, Bovin, Cherry, Baird, Lemmons, Ehardt, Hale, DeHart, Schauer, Minore, Jacobs, Jellema, Scott, Voorhees, Brater, Vaughn and Kilpatrick introduced

House Bill No. 4755, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 22, entitled "Michigan civilian conservation corps act," by amending section 6 (MCL 409.306), as amended by 1998 PA 71.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.

Rep. Richner introduced

House Bill No. 4756, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled "Third party administrator act," by amending section 34 (MCL 550.934) and by adding section 35.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.

Rep. Shulman introduced

House Bill No. 4757, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 406 (MCL 550.1406) and by adding section 406a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.

Rep. Hart introduced

House Bill No. 4758, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21046.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.

Rep. Hart introduced

House Bill No. 4759, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3633.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Geiger, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4075, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 4075 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Geiger, Jellema, Cameron Brown, Byl, Caul, Jansen, Jelinek, Kukuk, LaSata, Mead, Mortimer, Pappageorge, Pumford, Stamas, Toy, Price, Clarke, Frank, Kelly, Martinez, Pestka, Prusi, Stallworth, Tesanovich,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Geiger, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, June 3, 1999, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Geiger, Jellema, Cameron Brown, Byl, Caul, Jansen, Jelinek, Kukuk, LaSata, Mead, Mortimer, Pappageorge, Pumford, Stamas, Toy, Price, Cherry, Clarke, Frank, Kelly, Martinez, Pestka, Prusi, Stallworth, Tesanovich,

Absent: Reps. Godchaux, Scranton,

Excused: Reps. Godchaux, Scranton.

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4298, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for community colleges for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, officers, and employees.

The Senate has appointed Senators Gast, Goschka and Vaughn as conferees to join with Reps. Stamas, Godchaux and Pestka.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 3, 1999.

House Bill No. 4299, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of such appropriations; to create funds; to provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

The Senate has appointed Senators Gougeon, Schwarz and Emerson as conferees to join with Reps. Geiger, Jansen and Martinez.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 3, 1999.

House Bill No. 4301, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of education and certain other purposes relating to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, school districts, and other governmental bodies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain legal entities and state agencies.

The Senate has appointed Senators Bennett, Goschka and Vaughn as conferees to join with Reps. Jelinek, Stamas and Kelly.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 3, 1999.

House Bill No. 4302, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.

The Senate has appointed Senators Schwarz, McManus and Koivisto as conferees to join with Reps. Caul, Mead and Price.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 3, 1999.

Senate Bill No. 79, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of career development and the Michigan strategic fund and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies.

The Senate has nonconcurred in the House substitute (H-1) and appointed Senators Steil, Gougeon and Emerson as conferees.