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No. 34

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, April 5, 2000.

10:00 a.m.

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

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

Bennett--present Hammerstrom--present Rogers--present

Bullard--present Hart--present Schuette--present

Byrum--present Hoffman--excused Schwarz--present

Cherry--present Jaye--present Shugars--present

DeBeaussaert--present Johnson--present Sikkema--present

DeGrow--present Koivisto--present A. Smith--present

Dingell--present Leland--present V. Smith--present

Dunaskiss--present McCotter--present Steil--present

Emerson--present McManus--present Stille--present

Emmons--present Miller--present Van Regenmorter--present

Gast--present Murphy--present Vaughn--present

Goschka--present North--present Young--present

Gougeon--present Peters--present

Senator Jackie Vaughn III of the 4th District offered the following invocation:

Today as we come together to celebrate the NCAA basketball champions, the Michigan State Spartans, let us be mindful of the principles of unity and cooperation as we work together.

With that spirit in mind, Spirit of the living, loving God, You called on all of us to be daring stewards and to celebrate Your Word. To care for Your generation, be with this body which is charged and trusted and empowered with so much by love, which is justice. Grant us passion and laws to care for and to be concerned about the poor, the oppressed, and the least among us by love, which is also compassion.

Hear our prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto our cries. Hold not Thy peace at my tears, for I am a stranger with Thee in this land and a sojourner as my poor parents were. This is our prayer for the beginning of a new session day with God. Amen.

Motions and Communications

Senators Peters, A. Smith and Emmons entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Rogers moved that Senator Dunaskiss be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Rogers moved that Senator Hoffman be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator V. Smith moved that Senators Young and Murphy be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received:

Date: March 30, 2000

Time: 10:00 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 180 (Public Act No. 69), 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 sections 43902 and 43905 (MCL 324.43902 and 324.43905), as added by 1995 PA 57.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on April 4, 2000, at 2:00 p.m.)

Date: March 30, 2000

Time: 10:35 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 770 (Public Act No. 70), 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," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811l.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on April 4, 2000, at 2:02 p.m.)

Date: March 30, 2000

Time: 10:50 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 827 (Public Act No. 71), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State on April 4, 2000, at 2:04 p.m.)

Date: March 30, 2000

Time: 10:52 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 829 (Public Act No. 72), being

An act to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled "An act to establish the state children's trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund," by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 1997 PA 34.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on April 4, 2000, at 2:06 p.m.)

Respectfully,

John Engler

Governor

Senator Murphy entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, designated Senator Byrum as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

House Bill No. 4930, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 254, entitled "The motor carrier act," by amending section 18 of article V (MCL 479.18), as amended by 1988 PA 355.

Senate Bill No. 613, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3240 (MCL 600.3240), as amended by 1996 PA 214.

House Bill No. 4776, entitled

A bill to create a veterans speakers program within the department of military and veterans affairs; and to prescribe duties for certain state officials.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

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

House Bill No. 4927, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8379 (MCL 600.8379), as amended by 1990 PA 54.

Substitute (S-3).

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

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

House Bill No. 4928, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 909 (MCL 257.909).

Substitute (S-3).

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

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

House Bill No. 4929, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 62, entitled "An act to authorize the director of the department of state police to promulgate a uniform traffic code; to authorize a city, township, or village to adopt the uniform traffic code by reference without publication in full; and to prescribe criminal penalties and civil sanctions for violation of the code," (MCL 257.951 to 257.954) by adding section 5.

Substitute (S-3).

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

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

House Bill No. 4931, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 605 and 716 (MCL 257.605 and 257.716), section 605 as amended by 1999 PA 73 and section 716 as amended by 1998 PA 427.

Substitute (S-4).

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

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

House Bill No. 4932, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled "Motor carrier safety act of 1963," by amending sections 7, 7b, 7c, and 11 (MCL 480.17, 480.17b, 480.17c, and 480.21), sections 7 and 11 as amended and section 7c as added by 1995 PA 265 and section 7b as amended by 1990 PA 339.

Substitute (S-3).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 612, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 59, entitled "Condominium act," by amending sections 3, 6, 10, 45, 47a, 52, 58, 67, 73, 90, 106, 107, 108, 111, 112, 113, 132, and 135 (MCL 559.103, 559.106, 559.110, 559.145, 559.147a, 559.152, 559.158, 559.167, 559.173, 559.190, 559.206, 559.207, 559.208, 559.211, 559.212, 559.213, 559.232, and 559.235), sections 3, 10, 52, 67, 73, 112, and 135 as amended by 1982 PA 538, section 6 as amended by 1983 PA 113, section 47a as amended by 1998 PA 36, and section 90 as amended by 1988 PA 147, and by adding sections 72b, 90a, and 176.

Substitute (S-4).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 983, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 659.

Substitute (S-2).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 1043, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7212, 7214, 7401, 7402, 7403, and 7404 (MCL 333.7212, 333.7214, 333.7401, 333.7402, 333.7403, and 333.7404), section 7212 as amended by 1998 PA 248, section 7214 as amended by 1982 PA 352, section 7401 as amended by 1998 PA 319, sections 7402 and 7404 as amended by 1994 PA 38, and section 7403 as amended by 1996 PA 249, and by adding section 7401b.

Substitute (S-1).

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

1. Amend page 5, line 16, after "AREA" by inserting "THAT HE OR SHE KNOWS OR HAS REASON TO KNOW IS TO BE USED".

2. Amend page 16, following line 27, by inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted.".

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

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

Senate Bill No. 1186, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13), as amended by 1999 PA 61.

Substitute (S-1).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 1164, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 75 (MCL 421.75), as amended by 1997 PA 90.

Substitute (S-1).

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

During the Committee of the Whole, Senators Young and Dunaskiss entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

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

Senate Bill No. 1008, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 266, entitled "An act to authorize and regulate credit card transactions involving local units of government, including the use of credit cards by officers and employees of local units of government; and to provide for powers and duties of certain state and local agencies, officers, and employees," by amending section 1 (MCL 129.241).

The above bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Jaye offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "Sec. 1." by inserting "(1)".

2. Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting:

"(2) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3, A LOCAL UNIT SHALL NOT BE A PARTY TO A CREDIT CARD ARRANGEMENT UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT HAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION A WRITTEN POLICY THAT PROVIDES THAT THE CREDIT CARD SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY ANNUAL FEE.

(3) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3, A LOCAL UNIT SHALL NOT BE A PARTY TO A CREDIT CARD ARRANGEMENT UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT HAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION A WRITTEN POLICY THAT PROVIDES THAT IF AN EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER OF THE LOCAL UNIT MISUSES A CREDIT CARD ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT 3 OR MORE TIMES WITHIN A 4-YEAR PERIOD, THAT EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER IS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE TO USE A CREDIT CARD ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT.

(4) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3, A LOCAL UNIT SHALL NOT BE A PARTY TO A CREDIT CARD ARRANGEMENT UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT HAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION A WRITTEN POLICY THAT PROVIDES THAT IF THE CREDIT CARD OFFERS AN INCENTIVE, BONUS, OR INDUCEMENT OF ANY KIND, THE INCENTIVE, BONUS, OR INDUCEMENT SHALL ACCRUE TO THE BENEFIT OF THIS STATE AND NOT TO THE EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER OF THE LOCAL UNIT TO WHOM THE CREDIT CARD IS ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT.

(5) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3, A LOCAL UNIT SHALL NOT BE A PARTY TO A CREDIT CARD ARRANGEMENT UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT HAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION A WRITTEN POLICY THAT PROVIDES THAT IF AN EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER OF THE LOCAL UNIT MISUSES A CREDIT CARD ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT SHALL PROVIDE SEMIANNUAL NOTICE OF EACH MISUSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, AUDIT AND FINANCE DIVISION, FOR COLLECTION AND POSSIBLE REVOCATION OF THE CREDIT CARD PRIVILEGES OF THAT LOCAL UNIT.

(6) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3, A LOCAL UNIT SHALL NOT BE A PARTY TO A CREDIT CARD ARRANGEMENT UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT HAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION A WRITTEN POLICY THAT PROVIDES THAT IF AN EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER OF THE LOCAL UNIT MISUSES A CREDIT CARD ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT, THE EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER, AND THE EMPLOYEE'S OR OFFICER'S SUPERVISOR, IS LIABLE TO THIS STATE FOR A CIVIL FINE OF $10.00 PER OCCURRENCE. IF AN EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER IS SUBJECT TO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE APPLICATION OF THE RESOLUTION UNDER THIS SUBSECTION, THAT EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A CREDIT CARD ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT.

(7) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3, A LOCAL UNIT SHALL NOT BE A PARTY TO A CREDIT CARD ARRANGEMENT UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT HAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION A WRITTEN POLICY THAT PROVIDES THAT IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 25 NONBUSINESS OR ILLEGAL USES, THE LOCAL UNIT SHALL REVOKE THE AUTHORITY FOR NOT LESS THAN 1 YEAR.

(8) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3, A LOCAL UNIT SHALL NOT BE A PARTY TO A CREDIT CARD ARRANGEMENT UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT HAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION A WRITTEN POLICY THAT PROVIDES THAT IF THE CREDIT CARD IS USED FOR ANY GASOLINE OR OTHER AUTOMOTIVE PURPOSES, THE EMPLOYEE TO WHOM THE CREDIT CARD IS ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT SHALL SUBMIT A STATEMENT DETAILING THE DATE, TIME, VEHICLE MILEAGE, AND PURPOSE OF THE PURCHASE WITH THE BILLING STATEMENT PROVIDED BY THE CREDIT CARD ISSUER TO THE LOCAL UNIT BEFORE THE GRACE PERIOD EXPIRES DURING THE MONTH THE CREDIT CARD IS USED FOR GASOLINE OR ANY OTHER AUTOMOTIVE PURPOSES.

(9) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3, A LOCAL UNIT SHALL NOT BE A PARTY TO A CREDIT CARD ARRANGEMENT UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT HAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION A WRITTEN POLICY THAT PROVIDES THAT IF THE EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER OF THE LOCAL UNIT TO WHOM THE CREDIT CARD IS ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT DOES NOT FORWARD THE BILLING STATEMENT OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE CREDIT CARD ISSUER TO THE LOCAL UNIT BEFORE THE GRACE PERIOD EXPIRES DURING THE MONTH THE CREDIT CARD IS USED, THEN ALL CHARGES, INTEREST, AND FEES ON THAT CREDIT CARD SHALL BE IN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THAT EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER.

(10) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3, A LOCAL UNIT SHALL NOT BE A PARTY TO A CREDIT CARD ARRANGEMENT UNLESS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT HAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION A WRITTEN POLICY THAT PROVIDES THAT IF AN EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER OF THE LOCAL UNIT MISUSES A CREDIT CARD ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT, THE DESIGNATED FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT THAT ISSUED THE CREDIT CARD UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR A CIVIL FINE OF BETWEEN 2% TO 12% OF THE TOTAL CHARGES, INTEREST, AND FEES ON THAT CARD WHICH RESULTS FROM THAT EMPLOYEE'S MISUSE OF THE LOCAL UNIT'S CREDIT CARD.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendments,

Senator Jaye moved that further consideration of the amendments be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to consideration of the following amendments offered by Senator Jaye:

1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "Sec. 1." by inserting "(1)".

2. Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting:

"(2) IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT SHALL ESTABLISH A WRITTEN POLICY REGARDING CREDIT CARD USAGE BY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS OF THE LOCAL UNIT AS PART OF THEIR CREDIT CARD POLICY. THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE LOCAL UNIT SHALL FILE A COPY OF THEIR CREDIT CARD POLICY, INCLUDING THE WRITTEN POLICY REQUIRED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION, WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FOR REVIEW WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED THIS SUBSECTION. IF THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY DOES NOT APPROVE THE CREDIT CARD POLICY WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF RECEIPT OF THAT CREDIT CARD POLICY, THAT LOCAL UNIT IS PROHIBITED FROM USING OR ISSUING CREDIT CARDS UNDER THIS ACT.".

Recess

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate recess until 12:15 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:35 a.m.

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:17 p.m.

1:10 p.m.

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

The question being on the adoption of the amendments,

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the first set of amendments offered by Senator Jaye.

The question being on the adoption of the amendments,

Senator Jaye requested the yeas and nays.

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

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 197 Yeas--15

Byrum Emerson Koivisto Peters

Cherry Goschka Leland Smith, A.

DeBeaussaert Hart Miller Smith, V.

Dingell Jaye Murphy

Nays--19

Bennett Gougeon North Sikkema

DeGrow Hammerstrom Rogers Steil

Dunaskiss Johnson Schuette Stille

Emmons McCotter Schwarz Van Regenmorter

Gast McManus Shugars

Excused--1

Hoffman

Not Voting--3

Bullard Vaughn Young

In The Chair: Schwarz

Senator V. Smith moved that Senator Young be temporarily excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 198 Yeas--34

Bennett Gast McManus Shugars

Byrum Goschka Miller Sikkema

Cherry Gougeon Murphy Smith, A.

DeBeaussaert Hammerstrom North Smith, V.

DeGrow Hart Peters Steil

Dingell Johnson Rogers Stille

Dunaskiss Koivisto Schuette Van Regenmorter

Emerson Leland Schwarz Vaughn

Emmons McCotter

Nays--1

Jaye

Excused--2

Hoffman Young

Not Voting--1

Bullard

In The Chair: Schwarz

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Protest

Senator Jaye, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 1008 and moved that the statements he made during the discussion of the amendments he offered be printed as his reasons for voting "no."

The motion prevailed.

Senator Jaye's first statement is as follows:

What this bill does is it would allow the community mental health authorities to issue credit cards to their employees and to their board members, and there have been abuses in the past by other governmental entities.

What my amendment states is that the policy regarding the misuse of the credit cards and any recoupment of the money for the taxpayers would have to be sent to the Treasury Department within three months of the policy being adopted.

I handed out earlier today to my Senate colleagues the tax money used by officials for steep meal tabs where we had three ex-administrators of Macomb County run up over $15,000 in bills not only at fancy restaurants, but also for personal purchases.

What makes it particularly troubling is that when government employees use a credit card for personal use, it's also tax exempt. The sales tax is not applied to any purchases that are made by credit card. I spoken with the Department of Treasury legislative liaison. I've spoken with the director of local audits. They've informed me that the use of credit cards by local units of government have been very problematic, but it's very difficult to get the local units to actually agree to the errors or repay the money. They're not aware of Treasury ever getting some of the sales tax money if somebody purchased a travel ticket or a computer or some personal repairs.

So this last amendment is some compromise language that I worked out with the bill sponsor that gives wide latitude to these community mental health boards, but it says that their written policy must be submitted to the Treasury Department within three months of receipt of that credit card policy. What this does is it ensures the integrity of the system and ensures that our school kids aren't getting cheated out of their funds. I'd request your support and consideration for this amendment.

Senator Jaye's second statement is as follows:

The amendment that is before the members of the Senate says that before this agency, the community mental health board, can have credit cards issued to the board members and employees, they must have submitted within three months to the Treasury Department what their policy is regarding the employee misuse of credit cards. I had handed out earlier this morning to the Senate colleagues the problems in Macomb County where we've got school officials putting meals on their credit cards or personal purchases on their credit cards. I've talked extensively to the individuals at the local audit division of the Treasury Department, and this is not an isolated incident. There are a number of counties, a number of schools, and a number of government entities where, unfortunately, individuals are commingling personal expenses with their legitimate business functions.

The problem is, when you use the government credit card, that purchase is also exempt from the sales tax. If you get some work done on your car or if you're buying computer peripheries, if you're buying a book, or if you're buying a ticket for entertainment, you don't pay a sales or use tax. It's cheating the school kids.

It's particularly important in my estimation, and I'd ask for your consideration of this. Community mental health boards are not elected officials. Most of the time there's a coalition of two or three or more counties that, yeah, the county commissioner appoint, but they appoint a minority membership to this board. So in order to maintain the integrity of the process and make sure we're not going to cheat our school kids, I worked with the bill sponsor, the Senator from Bay City, and I asked the Senator if he would work with me on it. The Senator from the 34th District agreed with this language, which is a lot narrower than my Amendment Nos. 1 and 2, which I originally passed through. While Treasury hasn't officially adopted this particular language because it doesn't go far enough, it certainly is more of a professional standard accounting principle approach to the taxpayer dollars. I hope you'd consider voting for the amendment.

Senator Jaye's third statement is as follows:

This amendment has ten different points, and I'm not going to go through each one. But it is something that I put together with a C.P.A. who they said are inclusive of the standard accounting principles that are employed and used and required by the private sector and by many governmental entities. Some local units of local governments play pretty fast and loose with credit cards, and there's no penalties even for repeat offense. But in the private sector and in those units of government that are trying to make sure there's no abuse, these are the kinds of elements like notice of misuse, penalties to the individual if they're late, and having revocation for repeat use. These ten elements are standard accounting principles that I'm offering.

They probably won't pass, but I'm hoping they'll be part of the Senate record so when this bill does go over to the House that maybe some of these elements would be required for this credit card usage which has been abused in so many different areas. There's even an entire county that has stopped all of its credit card usage by its employees. I'm hoping that you'll take a look at these amendments. They probably won't pass, but at least they'll be part of the record, and hopefully, a House colleague might take up some of these elements.

Senator Rogers moved that Senator Bullard be temporarily excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1009, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 205 (MCL 330.1205), as amended by 1996 PA 588.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Johnson offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-2).

The question being on the adoption of the substitute,

Senator Jaye offered the following amendments to the substitute:

1. Amend page 9, line 6, after "FINANCE" by striking out "OR REFINANCE".

2. Amend page 9, line 13, after "BOARD." by striking out the balance of the subsection.

3. Amend page 9, line 21, after the second "PURCHASE" by striking out "OR REFINANCING".

4. Amend page 9, line 22, after "PURPOSES." by striking out the balance of the line through "139.3." on line 27.

5. Amend page 10, line 12, after "OPERATIONS" by striking out the balance of the sentence and inserting a period.

6. Amend page 10, following line 18, by inserting:

"(14) LOANS, CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE, LEASES, OR LINES OF CREDIT ENTERED INTO BY THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY MUST BE APPROVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE IF THERE IS A COUNTY EXECUTIVE WITHIN THAT COUNTY.

(15) LOANS, CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE, LEASES, OR LINES OF CREDIT ENTERED INTO BY THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY MUST BE COMPETITIVELY BID WITH PUBLIC NOTICE ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET'S REGULATIONS.

(16) LOANS, CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE, LEASES, OR LINES OF CREDIT ENTERED INTO BY THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY CANNOT BE FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN 20 YEARS.

(17) LOANS, CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE, LEASES, OR LINES OF CREDIT ENTERED INTO BY THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY SHALL NOT BE USED FOR PREVIOUS, CURRENT, OR FUTURE OPERATIONAL COSTS AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.".

The amendments to the substitute were not adopted.

The substitute 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:

Roll Call No. 199 Yeas--34

Emmons McCotter

Nays--1

Jaye

Excused--3

Bullard Hoffman Young

Not Voting--0

In The Chair: Schwarz

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Protest

Senator Jaye, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 1009 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the amendments he offered be printed as his reasons for voting "no."

The motion prevailed.

Senator Jaye's statement is as follows:

What the amendment does is it says that these community mental health boards must have competitive bids, public notices in compliance with the Department of Management and Budget's regulations, and that any loans, contracts, agreements to purchase leases, and lines of credit can't be for more than 20 years, and that any loans, contracts, and agreements to purchase shall not be for a period that was done previous to this authority.

What we have under the current legislation is an unelected group of individuals who can literally take out loans forever. They have no taxing authority. They have no revenue stream. There was a time in this state when we cut 9.2 percent of all state budgets, including community mental health, across the board. Everyone was cut except for higher ed, K-12, and community colleges. So what this says is there not only must be competitive bids, but also the board of commissioners and the county executive if there is one within the county would have to agree to the borrowing, would have to agree to the loans, and would have to agree to the leases so that there is a direct accountability. If these units of government default, the ramifications are very negative for our bond rating for the state and the cause for other units of government to borrow in the state. Plus the state will have to be the payor of last resort because these local units are creatures of the state as we are creating them today and empowering them today. So if you want an elected official or a group of elected officials to have the ultimate authority for loans, if you want to have competitive bids and public notice, and if you want to say that these loans shouldn't be for more than 20 years, I request that you take a look at this amendment.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

General Orders

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, designated Senator Byrum as Chairperson.

Senate Bill No. 269, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 38d (MCL 208.38d), as added by 1996 PA 382.

Substitute (S-8).

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

1. Amend page 4, line 13, after "15" by striking out "CREDITS" and inserting "PROJECTS".

2. Amend page 4, line 21, after "THE" by striking out the balance of the line through "LESS" on line 23 and inserting "3 PROJECTS ALLOWED UNDER SUBDIVISION (A), 1 OR MORE PROJECTS".

3. Amend page 5, line 2, after "(1)(B)." by inserting "EXCEPT FOR A PROJECT DESCRIBED UNDER SUBSECTION (4)(D),".

4. Amend page 5, line 8, after "(3)" by inserting "AND THE TREASURER SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA WHEN APPROVING A PROJECT UNDER SUBSECTION (2)".

5. Amend page 14, line 12, after "(25)" by striking out "FOR A CREDIT UNDER SUBSECTION (2) OR (3),".

6. Amend page 14, line 24, by striking out "THIS SECTION" and inserting "SUBSECTION (2) OR (3)".

7. Amend page 14, following line 27, by inserting:

"(27) THE DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE COMMITTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR TAX POLICY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES A REPORT ON THE CREDITS UNDER SUBSECTION (2). THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

(A) THE NAMES OF TAXPAYERS THAT APPLIED FOR THE CREDITS UNDER SUBSECTION (2).

(B) A LISTING OF THE CREDITS UNDER SUBSECTION (2) THAT WERE APPROVED AND DENIED IN THE CALENDAR YEAR.

(C) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF CREDITS APPROVED AND CLAIMED UNDER SUBSECTION (2) IN THE CALENDAR YEAR." and renumbering the remaining subsections.

8. Amend page 16, line 23, after "CREDITS" by inserting "FOR A PROJECT ON THAT FACILITY".

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

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

House Bill No. 4400, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 15, 16, and 19 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2653, 125.2654, 125.2655, 125.2658, 125.2663, 125.2665, 125.2666, and 125.2669).

Substitute (S-3).

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

1. Amend page 2, line 12, after "CODE" by inserting "OR ORDINANCE".

2. Amend page 3, line 21, after ""ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY"" by inserting "DOES NOT INCLUDE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO MULTISOURCE COMMERCIAL HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL WELLS AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN SECTION 62506A OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.62506A, BUT".

3. Amend page 4, following line 14, by inserting:

"(v) RELOCATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS OR OPERATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES WITH PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.".

4. Amend page 5, line 24, after "ROAD," by inserting "SIDEWALK, PARKING LOT, PLAZA, ALLEYWAY,".

5. Amend page 22, line 12, after "in" by striking out "subsection (5)" and inserting "SUBSECTIONS (5) AND (16)".

6. Amend page 22, line 21, by striking out "department's".

7. Amend page 27, line 25, by striking out "CAPTURE" and inserting "USE".

8. Amend page 28, following line 12, by inserting:

"(16) A BROWNFIELD AUTHORITY MAY REIMBURSE REASONABLE ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATING COSTS RELATED DIRECTLY TO WORK CONDUCTED BY THE AUTHORITY ON PROSPECTIVE ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES AND ON PROSPECTIVE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THE BROWNFIELD PLAN ONLY FROM CAPTURED LOCAL TAXES NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 FOR EACH AUTHORITY IN EACH FISCAL YEAR WITH THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.".

9. Amend page 28, line 16, after "purposes" by inserting "CAPTURED".

10. Amend page 29, line 14, after "PLAN" by inserting "EXCEPT FOR COSTS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 13(16)".

11. Amend page 29, line 21, after "AUTHORITY" by inserting "EXCEPT FOR COSTS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 13(16) AND FOR THE REASONABLE COSTS FOR PREPARING A WORK PLAN OR REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE ELIGIBLE PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE ACTUAL COST OF THE REVIEW OF THE WORK PLAN OR REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN UNDER THIS SECTION".

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

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

House Bill No. 5443, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending the title and sections 3, 6, 7, and 8 (MCL 207.803, 207.806, 207.807, and 207.808) and by adding section 7a.

Substitute (S-2).

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

1. Amend page 3, line 2, after "OF" by striking out the balance of the subparagraph and inserting "ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

(A) COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE.

(B) DATA COMMUNICATIONS.

2. Amend page 3, line 6, after "IS" by striking out the balance of the subparagraph and inserting "ANY TECHNOLOGY THAT USES LIVING ORGANISMS, CELLS, MACROMOLECULES, MICROORGANISMS, OR SUBSTANCES FROM LIVING ORGANISMS TO MAKE OR MODIFY A PRODUCT, IMPROVE PLANTS OR ANIMALS, OR DEVELOP MICROORGANISMS FOR USEFUL PURPOSES. BIOTECHNOLOGY DOES NOT INCLUDE HUMAN CLONING AS DEFINED IN SECTION 16274 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16274, OR STEM CELL RESEARCH WITH EMBRYONIC TISSUE.".

3. Amend page 4, line 5, after "ON-BOARD" by striking out the balance of the sub-subparagraph and inserting "SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY.".

4. Amend page 6, line 25, after "208.38G." by inserting "THE MICHIGAN ECONOMIC GROWTH AUTHORITY ANNUALLY SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE COMMITTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR TAX POLICY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES A REPORT ON THE CREDITS UNDER SECTION 38G(2) AND (3) OF THE SINGLE BUSINESS TAX ACT, 1975 PA 228, MCL 208.38G. THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

(i) THE NAMES OF TAXPAYERS THAT APPLIED FOR THE CREDITS UNDER SECTION 38G(2) AND (3) OF THE SINGLE BUSINESS TAX ACT, 1975 PA 228, MCL 208.38G.

(ii) A LISTING OF THE CREDITS UNDER SECTION 38G(2) AND (3) OF THE SINGLE BUSINESS TAX ACT, 1975 PA 228, MCL 208.38G, THAT WERE APPROVED AND DENIED IN THE PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR.

(iii) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF CREDITS APPROVED AND CREDITS CLAIMED UNDER SECTION 38G(2) AND (3) OF THE SINGLE BUSINESS TAX ACT, 1975 PA 228, MCL 208.38G, IN THE PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR.".

5. Amend page 7, following line 2, by inserting:

"(K) TO APPROVE RELOCATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS OR OPERATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES UNDER THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING ACT.".

6. Amend page 13, line 18, after "$250,000,000.00" by inserting "IN THIS STATE".

7. Amend page 13, line 22, after "$500,000,000.00" by inserting "IN THIS STATE".

8. Amend page 13, line 22, after "JOBS" by inserting a comma.

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

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

House Bill No. 5444, entitled

A bill to provide for the establishment of obsolete property rehabilitation districts in certain 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 certain local government officials; and to provide penalties.

Substitute (S-2).

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

1. Amend page 2, line 21, after "to" by striking the comma and the balance of the line through "for," on line 22.

2. Amend page 2, line 23, after "enterprise" by inserting "or a multiple-unit dwelling or a dwelling unit in a multiple-purpose structure, used for residential purposes".

3. Amend page 19, line 25, after "December 31," by striking "2003" and inserting "2010".

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

During the Committee of the Whole, Senators Young and Bullard entered the Senate Chamber.

Resolutions

Senators Shugars, Schwarz, McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Steil and Rogers offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 37.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to remove the time limit for Medicare coverage for immunosuppressive drugs.

Whereas, The medical community has made remarkable advancements in the effectiveness of immunosuppressive drugs that are used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. This has contributed to the great strides that have occurred in the field of organ transplantation; and

Whereas, While these drugs are expensive, the quality of life they afford and the more costly health procedures they can avoid make immunosuppressive medicines a worthwhile investment. In many instances, people previously disabled for long periods of time are able to return to work and live a full life as productive citizens; and

Whereas, Under current law, Medicare will provide for immunosuppressive drugs for up to three years following a transplant. It has become apparent to those in the medical community working with patients receiving kidneys, hearts, and livers that this limit puts transplant recipients at risk and is counterproductive. In contrast to the limited coverage for the immunosuppressive drugs, for example, a patient needing kidney dialysis can receive coverage for that procedure indefinitely. Costs for dialysis are significantly higher than for most immunosuppressive regimens. A successful transplant patient is more likely to return to work than many dialysis patients; and

Whereas, Congress is presently considering measures that would extend Medicare coverage for immunosuppressive drugs. This step is a most appropriate response to the needs of transplant patients and a more effective long-term approach to a serious health-care issue; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to remove the time limit for Medicare coverage for immunosuppressive drugs; and be it further

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

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

Senator Rogers moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Shugars, Schwarz, McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Dunaskiss, Steil and Rogers offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 153.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to remove the time limit for Medicare coverage for immunosuppressive drugs.

Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to remove the time limit for Medicare coverage for immunosuppressive drugs; and be it further

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Senator Rogers moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Schwarz introduced

Senate Bill No. 1200, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 514.

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

Senators Johnson, Sikkema, Bullard, Emmons and Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 1201, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 3112a (MCL 324.3112a), as amended by 1998 PA 3.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture - Wednesdays, April 12 and May 10, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1725)

Career Development Strategic Fund Agency - Tuesdays, April 11, 1:00 p.m., and May 2, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)

Consumer and Industry Services - Wednesday, April 12, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-7350)

Environmental Quality - Thursdays, April 6 (CANCELED) and May 4, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-7350)

Family Independence Agency - Thursday, April 6, 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building; Tuesday, April 11, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building; Thursday, April 13, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building; Tuesday, May 2, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building; and Tuesday, May 9, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1760)

General Government - Tuesday, May 2, 1:00 p.m., Room 404, Capitol Building; Tuesday, May 9, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; and Wednesday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-3447)

Judiciary - Wednesdays, April 12, May 3, and May 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2413)

Natural Resources - Tuesday, May 9, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1725)

Transportation - Thursdays, April 6, April 13, and May 11, 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2426)

Conference Committee -

SB 404 - Thursday, April 6, 11:30 a.m., S-208, Elijah Myers Room, Capitol Building (373-0793)

Families, Mental Health and Human Services - Wednesday, April 12, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-3543)

Government Operations - Thursday, April 6, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1707)

Health Policy - Tuesday, May 2, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-0793)

Hunting, Fishing and Forestry - Thursday, April 6, 2:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7670)

Law Revision Commission - Friday, April 7, 9:30 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Michigan National Tower (373-5613)

Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees -

Subcommittee -

Investment Issues - Wednesday, April 12, 10:30 a.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, S0830 House Office Building; Tuesday, April 18, 9:00 a.m., 9th Floor Conference Room, S0929 House Office Building; and Wednesday, April 19, 10:30 a.m., 9th Floor Conference Room, S0929 House Office Building (373-0575)

Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Thursday, April 6, 6:00 p.m., Lake Superior State University, Cisler Student and Conference Center - Ontario-Michigan Room, 650 Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie; and Monday, April 10, 6:00 p.m., Monroe City Hall, Council Chamber, 120 East First Street, Monroe (373-0797)

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:14 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 6, at 10:00 a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.

Bennett--present	Hammerstrom--present	Rogers--present
Bullard--present	Hart--present	Schuette--present
Byrum--present	Hoffman--excused	Schwarz--present
Cherry--present	Jaye--present	Shugars--present
DeBeaussaert--present	Johnson--present	Sikkema--present
DeGrow--present	Koivisto--present	A. Smith--present
Dingell--present	Leland--present	V. Smith--present
Dunaskiss--present	McCotter--present	Steil--present
Emerson--present	McManus--present	Stille--present
Emmons--present	Miller--present	Van Regenmorter--present
Gast--present	Murphy--present	Vaughn--present
Goschka--present	North--present	Young--present

Byrum	Emerson	Koivisto	Peters
Cherry	Goschka	Leland	Smith, A.
DeBeaussaert	Hart	Miller	Smith, V.
Dingell	Jaye	Murphy

Bennett	Gougeon	North	Sikkema
DeGrow	Hammerstrom	Rogers	Steil
Dunaskiss	Johnson	Schuette	Stille
Emmons	McCotter	Schwarz	Van Regenmorter
Gast	McManus	Shugars