No. 33

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

90th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2000

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, April 19, 2000.

2:00 p.m.

The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Scranton.

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--present

Cassis--present

Caul--present

Cherry--present

Clark--present

Clarke--present

Daniels--present

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--present

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--present

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--excused

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--excused

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

Rep. Larry DeVuyst, from the 93rd District, offered the following invocation:

"Heavenly Father, we come before You today to ask Your forgiveness and to seek Your direction and guidance. We ask that our hearts would be softened that we might try harder to meet the needs of the unfortunate. We pray for our children and their education. May the things we say and do here be a blessing to them and their future. We thank You for America and what it stands for. We thank You for Michigan with its lakes and streams, for the fertile valleys and fruit-lined ridges, and for our cities and multi-cultures. We thank You for this day and this special moment with Thee. All these things we pray in the name of Your Son, and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen."

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Rep. Scott moved that Rep. Schermesser be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Scott moved that Rep. O'Neil be excused from today's and tomorrow's session.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4414, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2552 (MCL 600.2552), as amended by 1994 PA 154.

(The bill was received from the Senate on April 13 with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until April 18, see House Journal No. 31, p. 677.)

The question being on concurring in 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. 283 Yeas--104

Allen Ehardt Kilpatrick Richardville

Baird Faunce Koetje Richner

Basham Frank Kowall Rison

Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Rivet

Bisbee Garza Kukuk Rocca

Bishop Geiger LaForge Sanborn

Bogardus Gilbert LaSata Schauer

Bovin Godchaux Law Scott

Bradstreet Gosselin Lemmons Scranton

Brater Green Lockwood Shackleton

Brewer Hager Mans Sheltrown

Brown, B. Hale Martinez Shulman

Brown, C. Hanley Mead Spade

Byl Hansen Middaugh Stamas

Callahan Hardman Minore Switalski

Cassis Hart Mortimer Tabor

Caul Howell Neumann Tesanovich

Cherry Jacobs Pappageorge Thomas

Clark, I. Jamnick Patterson Toy

Clarke, H. Jansen Pestka Van Woerkom

Daniels Jelinek Price Vaughn

DeHart Jellema Prusi Vear

Dennis Johnson, Rick Pumford Voorhees

DeRossett Johnson, Ruth Quarles Wojno

DeVuyst Julian Raczkowski Woodward

DeWeese Kelly Reeves Woronchak

Nays--1

Vander Roest

In The Chair: Scranton

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5568, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 136c.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Kukuk moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, following line 11, by inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect September 1, 2000.".

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

Rep. Kukuk 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. Raczkowski 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

House Bill No. 5568, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 136c.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 284 Yeas--105

Allen Frank Koetje Richner

Baird Garcia Kowall Rison

Basham Garza Kuipers Rivet

Birkholz Geiger Kukuk Rocca

Bisbee Gieleghem LaForge Sanborn

Bishop Gilbert LaSata Schauer

Bogardus Godchaux Law Scott

Bovin Gosselin Lemmons Scranton

Bradstreet Green Lockwood Shackleton

Brater Hager Mans Sheltrown

Brewer Hale Martinez Shulman

Brown, B. Hanley Mead Spade

Brown, C. Hansen Middaugh Stamas

Byl Hardman Minore Switalski

Callahan Hart Mortimer Tabor

Cassis Howell Neumann Tesanovich

Caul Jacobs Pappageorge Thomas

Cherry Jamnick Patterson Toy

Clark, I. Jansen Pestka Van Woerkom

Clarke, H. Jelinek Price Vander Roest

Daniels Jellema Prusi Vaughn

DeHart Johnson, Rick Pumford Vear

DeRossett Johnson, Ruth Quarles Voorhees

DeVuyst Julian Raczkowski Wojno

DeWeese Kelly Reeves Woodward

Ehardt Kilpatrick Richardville Woronchak

Faunce

Nays--0

In The Chair: Scranton

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Reps. Baird, Birkholz, Bisbee, Bishop, Bogardus, Bovin, Bradstreet, Brater, Brewer, Bob Brown, Cameron Brown, Byl, Cassis, Caul, Cherry, Clark, Clarke, Daniels, DeHart, Dennis, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Faunce, Frank, Garcia, Gieleghem, Gilbert, Godchaux, Gosselin, Hager, Hanley, Hansen, Hardman, Hart, Howell, Jacobs, Jamnick, Jansen, Jelinek, Jellema, Rick Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Julian, Kelly, Kilpatrick, Kowall, Kuipers, LaSata, Law, Lemmons, Lockwood, Mans, Martinez, Mead, Middaugh, Minore, Mortimer, Neumann, Pappageorge, Patterson, Pestka, Price, Prusi, Pumford, Quarles, Raczkowski, Reeves, Richardville, Richner, Rison, Rocca, Sanborn, Schauer, Scott, Scranton, Sheltrown, Shulman, Spade, Stallworth, Stamas, Tabor, Tesanovich, Toy, Van Woerkom, Vander Roest, Vaughn, Voorhees, Wojno, Woodward and Woronchak were named co-sponsors of the bill.

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Rep. Reeves moved that Rep. Garza be excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5569, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 1999 PA 39.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Kukuk moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 35, by inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect September 1, 2000." and renumbering the remaining enacting section.

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

Rep. Kukuk 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. Raczkowski 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

House Bill No. 5569, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 1999 PA 39.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 285 Yeas--105

Allen Faunce Koetje Rison

Baird Frank Kowall Rivet

Basham Garcia Kuipers Rocca

Birkholz Geiger Kukuk Sanborn

Bisbee Gieleghem LaSata Schauer

Bishop Gilbert Law Scott

Bogardus Godchaux Lemmons Scranton

Bovin Gosselin Lockwood Shackleton

Bradstreet Green Mans Sheltrown

Brater Hager Martinez Shulman

Brewer Hale Mead Spade

Brown, B. Hanley Middaugh Stallworth

Brown, C. Hansen Minore Stamas

Byl Hardman Mortimer Switalski

Callahan Hart Neumann Tabor

Cassis Howell Pappageorge Tesanovich

Caul Jacobs Patterson Thomas

Cherry Jamnick Pestka Toy

Clark, I. Jansen Price Van Woerkom

Clarke, H. Jelinek Prusi Vander Roest

Daniels Jellema Pumford Vaughn

DeHart Johnson, Rick Quarles Vear

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Raczkowski Voorhees

DeRossett Julian Reeves Wojno

DeVuyst Kelly Richardville Woodward

DeWeese Kilpatrick Richner Woronchak

Ehardt

Nays--0

In The Chair: Scranton

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Reps. Baird, Basham, Birkholz, Bishop, Bogardus, Bovin, Brater, Bob Brown, Cameron Brown, Callahan, Cassis, Caul, Cherry, Daniels, DeHart, Dennis, DeRossett, DeVuyst, DeWeese, Faunce, Garcia, Gieleghem, Godchaux, Gosselin, Hager, Hansen, Hardman, Hart, Howell, Jacobs, Jamnick, Jansen, Jelinek, Rick Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Julian, Kowall, Kuipers, LaSata, Law, Lemmons, Lockwood, Martinez, Mead, Middaugh, Mortimer, Neumann, Patterson, Raczkowski, Richardville, Richner, Rison, Rocca, Schauer, Scott, Scranton, Shackleton, Sheltrown, Shulman, Spade, Stamas, Tesanovich, Toy, Van Woerkom, Vander Roest, Vaughn, Vear, Voorhees, Wojno and Woronchak were named co-sponsors of the bill.

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Rep. Perricone entered the House Chambers.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5351, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 15 and 602.

(The bill was read a second time and postponed temporarily on April 18, see House Journal No. 32, p. 686.)

Rep. Schauer moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 5, following line 16, by inserting:

"Sec. 1223. (1) If authorized by resolution of the board of a school district, the treasurer may invest debt retirement funds, building and site funds, building and site sinking funds, or general funds of the district. The investment shall be made under subsection (7) and shall be restricted to the following:

(a) Bonds, bills, or notes of the United States; obligations, the principal and interest of which are fully guaranteed by the United States; or obligations of the state. In a primary or fourth class school district, the bonds, bills, or notes shall be payable, at the option of the holder, upon not more than 90 days' notice, or if not so payable, shall have maturity dates not more than 5 years after the purchase dates.

(b) Certificates of deposit issued by a financial institution or share certificates of a state or federal credit union that is a financial institution.

(c) Commercial paper rated prime at the time of purchase and maturing not more than 270 days after the date of purchase.

(d) Securities issued or guaranteed by agencies or instrumentalities of the United States government.

(e) United States government or federal agency obligation repurchase agreements.

(f) Bankers' acceptances issued by a bank that is a member of the federal deposit insurance corporation.

(g) Mutual funds composed entirely of investment vehicles that are legal for direct investment by a school district.

(h) Investment pools, as authorized by the surplus funds investment pool act, 1982 PA 367, MCL 129.111 to 129.118, composed entirely of instruments that are legal for direct investment by a school district.

(I) IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT BORROW MONEY FOR SCHOOL OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE SCHOOL FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THE INVESTMENT IS MADE, STOCKS, BONDS, NOTES, OR MUTUAL FUNDS IF THE INVESTMENT IS PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY A LICENSED INVESTMENT COUNSELOR. HOWEVER, NOT MORE THAN 30% OF THE AVAILABLE CASH IN THE PARTICULAR FUND MAY BE INVESTED AS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBDIVISION.

(2) An obligation purchased under this section, when received by the treasurer, shall be deposited with the financial institution having the deposit of the money of the particular fund from which the obligation was purchased.

(3) Money in the several funds of a school district shall not be commingled for the purpose of making an investment authorized by this section except that:

(a) The board of a school district may establish and maintain 1 common debt retirement fund for issues of bonds of similar character.

(b) The board of a school district, by resolution, may authorize the treasurer to combine money from more than 1 fund for the purpose of making an investment authorized by subsection (1)(h).

(4) Earnings of an investment shall become a part of the fund for which the investment was made. When money of more than 1 fund of a single district or money of more than 1 district are combined for an investment pool authorized by subsection (1)(h), the money shall be accounted for separately, and the earnings from the investment shall be separately and individually computed, recorded, and credited to the fund or district, as the case may be, for which the investment was acquired.

(5) The treasurer of a school district, if authorized by resolution of the board, may deposit upon approval of the employee, funds accumulated under a deferred compensation program in a federally insured financial institution authorized by law to do business in this state. If authorized by a resolution of the board, the treasurer of a school district, with the prior consent of the employee, may use funds accumulated under a deferred compensation plan to purchase from a life insurance company authorized to do business in this state an annuity contract or life insurance policy in the manner and for the purposes described in section 457 of the internal revenue code.

(6) Security in the form of collateral, surety bond, or another form may be taken for the deposits or investments of a school district in a financial institution. However, an investment under section 622(2)(e) or section 1223(1)(e) or in an investment pool that includes instruments eligible for investments under sections 622(2)(e) and 1223(1)(e) shall be secured by the transfer of title and custody of the obligations to which the repurchase agreements relate and an undivided interest in those obligations must be pledged to the school district for these agreements.

(7) Notwithstanding subsection (1), additional funds of a school district shall not be deposited or invested in a financial institution which is not eligible to be a depository of surplus funds belonging to this state under section 6 of 1855 PA 105, MCL 21.146.

(8) As used in this section, "deposit" includes purchase of or investment in shares of a credit union.

(9) As used in this section, "financial institution" means a state or nationally chartered bank or a state or federally chartered savings and loan association, savings bank, or credit union whose deposits are insured by an agency of the United States government and which maintains a principal office or branch office located in this state under the laws of this state or the United States.".

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

Rep. Schauer demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

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

Roll Call No. 286 Yeas--48

Baird Dennis Lemmons Rivet

Basham Frank Lockwood Schauer

Bogardus Gieleghem Mans Scott

Bovin Hale Martinez Shackleton

Brater Hanley Minore Sheltrown

Brewer Hansen Neumann Spade

Brown, B. Hardman Pestka Switalski

Callahan Jacobs Price Tesanovich

Clark, I. Jamnick Prusi Thomas

Clarke, H. Kelly Quarles Vaughn

Daniels Kilpatrick Reeves Wojno

DeHart LaForge Rison Woodward

Nays--56

Allen Garcia Julian Richardville

Birkholz Geiger Koetje Richner

Bisbee Gilbert Kowall Rocca

Bishop Godchaux Kuipers Sanborn

Bradstreet Gosselin Kukuk Scranton

Brown, C. Green LaSata Shulman

Byl Hager Law Stamas

Cassis Hart Mead Tabor

Caul Howell Middaugh Toy

DeRossett Jansen Mortimer Van Woerkom

DeVuyst Jelinek Pappageorge Vander Roest

DeWeese Jellema Patterson Vear

Ehardt Johnson, Rick Pumford Voorhees

Faunce Johnson, Ruth Raczkowski Woronchak

In The Chair: Scranton

Rep. Geiger 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. Raczkowski 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

House Bill No. 5351, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 15 and 602.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 287 Yeas--104

Allen Faunce Koetje Rison

Baird Frank Kowall Rivet

Basham Garcia Kuipers Rocca

Birkholz Geiger Kukuk Sanborn

Bisbee Gieleghem LaForge Schauer

Bishop Gilbert LaSata Scott

Bogardus Godchaux Law Scranton

Bovin Gosselin Lemmons Shackleton

Bradstreet Green Lockwood Sheltrown

Brater Hager Mans Shulman

Brewer Hale Martinez Spade

Brown, B. Hanley Mead Stallworth

Brown, C. Hansen Middaugh Stamas

Byl Hardman Minore Switalski

Callahan Hart Mortimer Tabor

Cassis Howell Neumann Tesanovich

Caul Jacobs Pappageorge Thomas

Cherry Jamnick Patterson Toy

Clark, I. Jansen Pestka Van Woerkom

Clarke, H. Jelinek Prusi Vander Roest

Daniels Jellema Pumford Vaughn

DeHart Johnson, Rick Quarles Vear

DeRossett Johnson, Ruth Raczkowski Voorhees

DeVuyst Julian Reeves Wojno

DeWeese Kelly Richardville Woodward

Ehardt Kilpatrick Richner Woronchak

Nays--0

In The Chair: Scranton

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Hardman, Neumann, Rivet, Hansen, Spade, Ehardt, Kilpatrick, Birkholz, DeHart, Pappageorge, LaForge, Reeves, DeRossett, Gieleghem, Bovin, Lemmons, Lockwood, Daniels, Kelly, Tesanovich, Jacobs, Woodward, Dennis, Sheltrown, Garza, Baird, Schauer, Jamnick, Clarke, Clark, Bogardus, Prusi, Cherry, Thomas, Hale, Hanley, Switalski, Voorhees, DeWeese, Minore and Brater offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 330.

A resolution honoring Stephanie Ellis.

Whereas, It is a great pleasure to join with her family, friends, and the State of Michigan in extending congratulations to Stephanie Ellis upon her selection for the Daniel Rosenthal Legislative Intern Award. This honor is an acknowledgment for her outstanding contribution to Representative Artina Tinsley Hardman's office. This award signifies Stephanie Ellis as a young woman with great potential for leadership; and

Whereas, Stephanie Ellis was born April 11, 1979 in Detroit to Kenneth and Christine Ellis. She attended Detroit Public Schools. Stephanie Ellis grew up attending Gospel Temple Baptist Church. In her junior year of high school she moved to Randallstown, Maryland where she attended Randallstown High School. While attending Randallstown, she was published in the National Library for a poem she wrote called the "Lost Generation"; and

Whereas, Stephanie Ellis is currently a senior at Michigan State University where she is a Political Science Pre-law major. While attending MSU, Stephanie has been involved in many activities and voluntary functions. In her freshman year, Stephanie worked in Friends Elementary School as a tutor in an after-school program. She later joined the Student Admissions Committee and served as the Assistant Co-chairperson on the Minority Relations Team. This committee worked with the Admissions office to recruit students to MSU. In Stephanie's sophomore year she was an Ambassador for MSU. Her role was to familiarize perspective students with campus and student life. Stephanie also served as a panelist representing MSU to address students and parents concerns regarding college life. During this same year, Stephanie had the great honor of attending the Million-Woman March in Philadelphia, PA. In her junior year, Stephanie joined the Student Alumni Foundation and Students for State where she represents MSU at various elite events such as the President's Reception, Senior Reception, and the Advanced Degree Commencement; and

Whereas, In her senior year, Stephanie became a member of the Senior Class Council which is an elite group of students who represents the Senior Class of MSU. Stephanie is currently a legislative intern in the House of Representatives for Representative Artina Tinsley Hardman. During her internship with Representative Tinsley Hardman, Stephanie has illustrated very good leadership qualities. She has been assigned to the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus to assist the Representative with caucus activities. She distributes the birthday certificates to the constituents in House District Three. Stephanie also helps prepare the blue book materials that are needed for House Session. Stephanie's latest accomplishment was an article that she wrote that will be published in the Michigan Chronicle regarding the role of the government in the shooting death of 6-year old Kayla Roland; and

Whereas, In receiving the Daniel Rosenthal Legislative Intern Award, Stephanie Ellis is being singled out for her outstanding attributes to the office of State Representative Artina Tinsley Hardman. We applaud the dedication she has consistently displayed. The qualities Stephanie has demonstrated will serve her well throughout her life and will enrich her community and state in many ways; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of the legislative body join in honoring Stephanie Ellis upon her selection for the Daniel Rosenthal Legislative Intern Award; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Stephanie Ellis as a token of our respect for her fine work.

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.

Reps. Switalski, Neumann, Rivet, Bishop, Hansen, Spade, Ehardt, Kilpatrick, Kowall, Sanborn, Birkholz, DeHart, Pappageorge, LaForge, DeRossett, LaSata, Faunce, Howell, Caul, Gieleghem, Bovin, Lemmons, Lockwood, Hardman, Daniels, Kelly, Tesanovich, Jacobs, Woodward, Dennis, Sheltrown, Garza, Baird, Schauer, Jamnick, Clarke, Callahan, Prusi, Cherry, Thomas, Hale, Richner, Hanley, Voorhees, DeWeese, Koetje, Minore and Brater offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 331.

A resolution honoring Father George Browne upon the occasion of his retirement.

Whereas, Father George Browne has announced his retirement after 45 years in the priesthood; and

Whereas, Father George Browne was born on July 31, 1930, in Detroit, the second of four children born to George and Mary Browne. His brother, Joseph, is Pastor of St. Birgitta Parish in Portland, Oregon, his sister, Mary, is Sister Maria Goretti of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, and his other sister, Teresa, is now retired after teaching school in Detroit for over 30 years; and

Whereas, Father George Browne, after attending Sacred Heart Seminary, was ordained on June 4, 1955 at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Detroit by the late Edward Cardinal Mooney. Over the course of his service to the Lord, he has ministered within the catholic communities of Holy Cross Parish in Marine City, Precious Blood Parish in Detroit, St.Brigid Parish on the west side of Detroit, St. Joseph Parish on the east side of Detroit, Assumption Grotto Parish in Detroit, and St. Benedict Parish in Waterford Township; and

Whereas, Father George Browne is an accomplished athlete, who brought the Pontiac Country Club Golf Course to it's knees by shooting a 41 and a 39 under difficult conditions; and

Whereas, Father George Browne is a celebrated gamesman, distinguishing himself in bridge and euchre, and has, in his capacity as a dealer at church festivals, raised large sums for the church in strict accordance with the rules set down by the Vatican Gaming Commission; and

Whereas, Father George Browne has since 1981 given both guidance and inspiration to his congregation at St.Angela's Parish, which serves the communities of Roseville, Eastpointe, and St. Clair Shores; and

Whereas, Father George Browne is a fine homilist who has ministered to his flock with compassion and understanding and has maintained a successful grade school during times of economic stress and times of plenty, to the great benefit of his parishioners; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That this Legislative body offer hearty congratulations to Father George Browne on the occasion of his retirement from active service to the Catholic Community and wish him many happy years ahead; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Father George Browne as evidence of our best wishes on his retirement.

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 Transportation, by Rep. Gilbert, Vice-Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5172, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 312e (MCL 257.312e), as amended by 1991 PA 100.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 5172 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Rick Johnson, Gilbert, DeVuyst, Garcia, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Middaugh, Patterson, Shackleton, Kilpatrick, Bovin, Brewer, Jamnick, Lemmons, Reeves,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Gilbert, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at 4:10 p.m.,

Present: Reps. Rick Johnson, Gilbert, DeVuyst, Garcia, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Middaugh, Patterson, Shackleton, Kilpatrick, Bovin, Brewer, Jamnick, Lemmons, Reeves,

Absent: Reps. Tabor, Schermesser,

Excused: Reps. Tabor, Schermesser.

The Committee on Energy and Technology, by Rep. Middaugh, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 306.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to examine the issue of fuel costs and to take steps to address the rise in prices.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 27, page 572.)

The committee recommended that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Favorable Roll Call

HR 306 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Middaugh, Bradstreet, Birkholz, Bisbee, Cassis, Garcia, Gosselin, Howell, Kuipers, Shulman, Bob Brown, Neumann,

Nays: None.

The recommendation was concurred in and the resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

The Committee on Energy and Technology, by Rep. Middaugh, Chair, reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 90.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to examine the issue of fuel costs and to take steps to address the rise in prices.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 27, page 573.)

The committee recommended that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Favorable Roll Call

HCR 90 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Middaugh, Bradstreet, Birkholz, Bisbee, Cassis, Garcia, Gosselin, Howell, Kuipers, Shulman, Bob Brown, Neumann,

Nays: None.

The recommendation was concurred in and the concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Middaugh, Chair of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at 10:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Middaugh, Bradstreet, Birkholz, Bisbee, Cassis, Garcia, Gosselin, Howell, Kuipers, Richardville, Shulman, Thomas, Bob Brown, Daniels, Hansen, Lemmons, Neumann, Quarles, Schauer,

Absent: Reps. Kowall, Woodward,

Excused: Reps. Kowall, Woodward.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Rocca, Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at 4:02 p.m.,

Present: Reps. Rocca, Faunce, Woronchak, Scott, Vaughn, Wojno, Hale,

Absent: Reps. Vear, Kuipers,

Excused: Reps. Vear, Kuipers.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Gosselin, Garcia, Bradstreet, Voorhees, Koetje, Vander Roest, Mortimer, DeRossett and Sanborn introduced

House Bill No. 5661, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled "Of the statutes," (MCL 8.1 to 8.8) by adding section 3x.

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

Reps. Van Woerkom, Bradstreet, Julian, Garcia, Voorhees, Ehardt and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 5662, entitled

A bill to regulate the sale, distribution, and use of computerized voice stress analyzers in this state; to prohibit certain conduct involving computerized voice stress analyzers; and to prescribe remedies and penalties.

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

Reps. Van Woerkom, Bradstreet, Julian, Garcia, Voorhees, Ehardt and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 5663, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 295, entitled "Forensic polygraph examiners act," (MCL 338.1701 to 338.1729) by adding section 1a.

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

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Rep. Gieleghem moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:30 p.m.

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Scranton declared the House adjourned until Thursday, April 20, at 12:00 Noon.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.