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ADDENDA

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Monday, December 13:

House Bill Nos. 5208 5209 5210 5211 5212 5213 5214 5215 5216 5217 5218 5219

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, December 14, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4010 at 3:01 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4485 at 3:03 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4486 at 3:05 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4487 at 3:07 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4599 at 3:09 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4601 at 3:11 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4625 at 3:13 p.m.

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, December 15, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4297 at 3:44 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4475 at 3:46 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4476 at 3:48 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4863 at 3:50 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5056 at 3:52 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5059 at 3:54 p.m.

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, December 20, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4177 at 1:00 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4231 at 1:02 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4424 at 1:04 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4587 at 1:06 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4588 at 1:08 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4592 at 1:10 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4600 at 1:12 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4618 at 1:14 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4640 at 1:16 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4737 at 1:18 p.m.

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, December 21, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4718 at 1:57 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4814 at 1:59 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5008 at 2:01 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5009 at 2:03 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5010 at 2:05 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5016 at 2:07 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5053 at 2:09 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5055 at 2:11 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5064 at 2:13 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5088 at 2:15 p.m.

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, December 22, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4280 at 1:00 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4281 at 1:02 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4469 at 1:04 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4708 at 1:06 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4709 at 1:08 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4713 at 1:10 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4714 at 1:12 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5054 at 1:14 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5057 at 1:16 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5060 at 1:18 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5061 at 1:20 p.m.

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: December 20, 1999

Time: 9:00 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4628 (Public Act No. 197, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1959 PA 168, entitled "An act to provide for township planning; for the creation, organization, powers and duties of township planning commissions; for the regulation and subdivision of land; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.329).

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 20, 1999, at 10:09 a.m.)

Date: December 20, 1999

Time: 9:02 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4629 (Public Act No. 198, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," by amending section 72a (MCL 41.72a), as amended by 1996 PA 465.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 20, 1999, at 10:11 a.m.)

Date: December 20, 1999

Time: 4:50 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4625 (Public Act No. 200), being

An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 3a to chapter X.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 21, 1999, at 9:25 a.m.)

Date: December 20, 1999

Time: 5:00 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4475 (Public Act No. 201), being

An act to amend 1976 PA 220, entitled "An act to define the civil rights of persons with disabilities; to prohibit discriminatory practices, policies, and customs in the exercise of those rights; to prescribe penalties and to provide remedies; and to provide for the promulgation of rules," by amending sections 103 and 301 (MCL 37.1103 and 37.1301), section 103 as amended by 1998 PA 20 and section 301 as amended by 1980 PA 478.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 21, 1999, at 9:27 a.m.)

Date: December 20, 1999

Time: 5:02 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4476 (Public Act No. 202), being

An act to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled ''An act to define civil rights; to prohibit discriminatory practices, policies, and customs in the exercise of those rights based upon religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, or marital status; to preserve the confidentiality of records regarding arrest, detention, or other disposition in which a conviction does not result; to prescribe the powers and duties of the civil rights commission and the department of civil rights; to provide remedies and penalties; to provide for fees; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 103, 205a, and 301 (MCL 37.2103, 37.2205a, and 37.2301), section 103 as amended by 1992 PA 124, section 205a as amended by 1982 PA 45, and section 301 as amended by 1992 PA 70.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 21, 1999, at 9:29 a.m.)

Date: December 20, 1999

Time: 5:12 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4010 (Public Act No. 205, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers and paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers and employees; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 691.1401 and 691.1402), section 1 as amended by 1986 PA 175 and section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 150, and by adding section 2a.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 21, 1999, at 9:35 a.m.)

Date: December 20, 1999

Time: 5:20 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4599 (Public Act No. 206), being

provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending section 20115 (MCL 333.20115) and by adding section 22224.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 21, 1999, at 9:37 a.m.)

Date: December 20, 1999

Time: 5:22 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4600 (Public Act No. 207), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending section 2835 (MCL 333.2835).

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 21, 1999, at 9:39 a.m.)

Date: December 20, 1999

Time: 5:24 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4601 (Public Act No. 208, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 21, 1999, at 9:41 a.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:20 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5054 (Public Act No. 216, I.E.), being

for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 2, 42, 73, 74, 283, 284, 393, 394, 509n, 544b, 662, 686, 686a, 759a, and 879 (MCL 168.2, 168.42, 168.73, 168.74, 168.283, 168.284, 168.393, 168.394, 168.509n, 168.544b, 168.662, 168.686, 168.686a, 168.759a, and 168.879), section 284 as amended by 1990 PA 7, section 509n as added by 1994 PA 441, sections 662 and 759a as amended by 1996 PA 207, section 686a as amended by 1988 PA 116, and section 879 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding sections 30 and 613c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:13 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:22 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5055 (Public Act No. 217), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:15 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:24 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5060 (Public Act No. 218), being

An act to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 53, 71, 161, 163, 191, 193, 224, 254, 281, 322, 342, 349, 391, 404, 409, 409b, 409c, 409l, 411, 413, 413a, 414, 424, 424a, 426b, 426d, 431, 433, 433a, 434, 444, 467, 467b, 467c, 467d, 467m, 544d, 624, 644f, and 795 (MCL 168.53, 168.71, 168.161, 168.163, 168.191, 168.193, 168.224, 168.254, 168.281, 168.322, 168.342, 168.349, 168.391, 168.404, 168.409, 168.409b, 168.409c, 168.409l, 168.411, 168.413, 168.413a, 168.414, 168.424, 168.424a, 168.426b, 168.426d, 168.431, 168.433, 168.433a, 168.434, 168.444, 168.467, 168.467b, 168.467c, 168.467d, 168.467m, 168.544d, 168.624, 168.644f, and 168.795), sections 53, 163, 193, 224, 254, 322, 349, 409b, 413, 426d, 433, 467b, and 624 as amended by 1996 PA 583, sections 71, 161, 191, 281, 342, 391, 409, 411, 426b, 431, and 467 as amended by 1982 PA 505, sections 409l, 424, 424a, 444, 467c, and 467m as amended by 1990 PA 32, section 544d as amended by 1988 PA 116, section 644f as amended by 1990 PA 7, and section 795 as amended by 1998 PA 21, and by adding section 544f; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:17 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:26 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5061 (Public Act No. 219), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:19 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:28 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5064 (Public Act No. 220), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:21 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:40 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4231 (Public Act No. 224), being

An act to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate campaign financing; to restrict campaign contributions and expenditures; to require campaign statements and reports; to regulate anonymous contributions; to regulate campaign advertising and literature; to provide for segregated funds for political purposes; to provide for the use of public funds for political purposes; to create certain funds; to provide for reversion, retention, or refunding of unexpended balances in certain funds; to require other statements and reports; to regulate acceptance of certain gifts, payments, and reimbursements; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and state and local officials and employees; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by repealing section 49 (MCL 169.249).

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:29 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:42 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4863 (Public Act No. 225), being

An act to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled ''An act to provide for the levy, assessment and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act,'' (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4u.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:31 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:45 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4618 (Public Act No. 226), being

An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of such courts, and of the judges and other officers thereof; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in said courts; pleading, evidence, practice and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in said courts; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with, or contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending section 2441 (MCL 600.2441).

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:33 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:50 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4640 (Public Act No. 227, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending section 34 of chapter IX and sections 31, 43, 46, 48, and 57 of chapter XVII (MCL 769.34, 777.31, 777.43, 777.46, 777.48, and 777.57), section 34 of chapter IX as amended and sections 31, 43, 46, 48, and 57 of chapter XVII as added by 1998 PA 317.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:35 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:52 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4485 (Public Act No. 228, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of nonprofit health care corporations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers relative to the exercise of those rights, powers, and immunities; to prescribe certain conditions for the transaction of business by those corporations in this state; to define the relationship of health care providers to nonprofit health care corporations and to specify their rights, powers, and immunities with respect thereto; to provide for a Michigan caring program; to provide for the regulation and supervision of nonprofit health care corporations by the commissioner of insurance; to prescribe powers and duties of certain other state officers with respect to the regulation and supervision of nonprofit health care corporations; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to regulate the merger or consolidation of certain corporations; to prescribe an expeditious and effective procedure for the maintenance and conduct of certain administrative appeals relative to provider class plans; to provide for certain administrative hearings relative to rates for health care benefits; to provide for certain causes of action; to prescribe penalties and to provide civil fines for violations of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 402c.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:37 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:54 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4486 (Public Act No. 229, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:39 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 1:56 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4487 (Public Act No. 230, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker's compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2212b.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:41 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 2:00 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4814 (Public Act No. 231, 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 repealing section 5534 (MCL 324.5534).

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:43 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:10 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5053 (Public Act No. 233, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:47 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:20 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5056 (Public Act No. 236), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:53 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:22 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5059 (Public Act No. 237), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:55 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:24 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5057 (Public Act No. 238, I.E.), being

and 169.235), section 15 as amended by 1996 PA 590, section 33 as amended by 1995 PA 264, and sections 34 and 35 as amended by 1989 PA 95, and by adding section 18.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:57 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:30 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4737 (Public Act No. 239, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 1:59 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:32 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4424 (Public Act No. 240, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:01 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:34 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4588 (Public Act No. 241, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers and paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers and employees; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 7 (MCL 691.1407), as amended by 1996 PA 143, and by adding section 7a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:03 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:36 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4469 (Public Act No. 242, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers and paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers and employees; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 691.1401 to 691.1415) by adding section 7b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:05 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:38 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4587 (Public Act No. 243, I.E.), being

An act to protect against interest, fines, penalties, and other fees and finance charges by political subdivisions for billing errors caused by computer date failures; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:07 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:40 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5088 (Public Act No. 244, I.E.), being

An act to require tobacco product manufacturers to place funds in escrow for medical expenses incurred by the state due to tobacco related illnesses; to establish a formula for determining the amount of the escrow; to establish the conditions for release of funds from escrow; to prescribe powers and duties of the attorney general; and to provide for civil penalties for violation of this act.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:09 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:50 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4281 (Public Act No. 246, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:13 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:54 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4280 (Public Act No. 247, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:15 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 7:56 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4177 (Public Act No. 248), being

An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 24f (MCL 211.24f), as amended by 1994 PA 189.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:17 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 8:06 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4592 (Public Act No. 252, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "An act to provide for the prevention of fires and the protection of persons and property from exposure to the dangers of fire or explosion; to authorize the investigation of fires and the discovery of crime or other offenses in relation thereto; to require the razing, repair, or alteration of buildings, and the clearing and improvement of premises which constitute a fire hazard or a menace to the peace, security, or safety of persons or property; to control the construction, use, and occupancy of those buildings and premises for fire safety purposes; to provide for the certification of fire inspectors and the delegation of certain powers to those certified fire inspectors; to provide for the regulation of the storage and transportation of hazardous material; to provide for the issuance of certificates; to prohibit the use of certain fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing agents; to provide immunity from liability for certain persons; to provide for the administration of this act and prescribe procedure for the enforcement of its provisions; to fix penalties for violation of this act; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for the assessment of fees; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 7 (MCL 29.7).

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:25 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 8:10 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5008 (Public Act No. 253, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1945 PA 246, entitled "An act to authorize township boards to adopt ordinances and regulations to secure the public health, safety and general welfare; to provide for the establishment of a township police department; to provide for policing of townships by certain law enforcement officers and agencies; to provide for the publication of ordinances; to prescribe powers and duties of township boards and certain local and state officers and agencies; to provide sanctions; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with the act," by amending sections 1, 4, and 5 (MCL 41.181, 41.184, and 41.185), section 1 as amended by 1994 PA 315, section 4 as amended by 1994 PA 14, and section 5 as added by 1989 PA 78.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:27 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 8:12 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5009 (Public Act No. 254, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of villages and for revising and amending their charters; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to validate bonds issued and obligations previously incurred; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,'' by amending section 23 (MCL 78.23), as amended by 1982 PA 373.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:29 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 8:14 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5010 (Public Act No. 255, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the government of certain villages; to define their powers and duties; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by villages subject to this act; to define the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to define the application of this act and provide for its amendment by villages subject to this act; to validate prior amendments and certain prior actions taken and bonds issued by villages subject to this act; to provide for the disincorporation of villages; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 4 of chapter VI (MCL 66.4), as amended by 1998 PA 255.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:31 p.m.)

Date: December 28, 1999

Time: 8:16 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5016 (Public Act No. 256, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of cities and for revising and amending their charters; to provide for certain powers and duties; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes by cities, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness; to validate actions taken, bonds issued, and obligations heretofore incurred; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts on specific dates," by amending section 3 (MCL 117.3), as amended by 1993 PA 207.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 28, 1999, at 2:33 p.m.)

Date: December 29, 1999

Time: 7:10 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4708 (Public Act No. 268), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 1999, at 11:16 a.m.)

Date: December 29, 1999

Time: 7:12 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4709 (Public Act No. 269), being

to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 15, 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15e of chapter IV (MCL 764.15, 764.15a, 764.15b, 764.15c, and 764.15e), section 15 as amended by 1996 PA 490, section 15a as amended by 1996 PA 138, sections 15b and 15c as amended by 1998 PA 475, and section 15e as added by 1993 PA 52.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 1999, at 11:18 a.m.)

Date: December 29, 1999

Time: 7:14 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4713 (Public Act No. 270), being

An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, codify and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties therefor; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 81 and 81a (MCL 750.81 and 750.81a), section 81 as amended by 1994 PA 64 and section 81a as amended by 1994 PA 65.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 1999, at 11:20 a.m.)

Date: December 29, 1999

Time: 7:16 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4714 (Public Act No. 271), being

An act to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to probationers and probation officers, to pardons, reprieves, commutations, and paroles, to the administration of correctional institutions, correctional farms, and probation recovery camps, to prisoner labor and correctional industries, and to the supervision and inspection of local jails and houses of correction; to provide for the siting of correctional facilities; to create a state department of corrections, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the transfer to and vesting in said department of powers and duties vested by law in certain other state boards, commissions, and officers, and to abolish certain boards, commissions, and offices the powers and duties of which are transferred by this act; to allow for the operation of certain facilities by private entities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain other state departments and agencies; to provide for the creation of a local lockup advisory board; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to make certain appropriations; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," by amending section 36 (MCL 791.236), as amended by 1998 PA 315.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 1999, at 11:22 a.m.)

Date: December 29, 1999

Time: 7:18 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4718 (Public Act No. 272), being

An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1137a.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 1999, at 11:24 a.m.)

Communications from State Officers

The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:

Notice of Filing

Administrative Rules

April 5, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:15 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-04-01) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, entitled "Day Care Centers and Nursery Schools", effective 15 days hereafter.

April 28, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:25 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-04-11) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Part 6. Mobile Home Code", effective 15 days hereafter.

October 22, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:10 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-10-14) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Safety Standards Division, entitled "General Industry Safety Standards. Part 90. Confined Space Entry", effective 15 days hereafter.

October 22, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:12 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-10-15) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Safety Standards Division, entitled "Occupational Health Standards - Permit - Required Confined Spaces", effective 15 days hereafter.

October 22, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:16 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-10-17) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Financial Institutions Bureau, entitled "Secondary Mortgage Act", effective 15 days hereafter.

October 25, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:00 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-10-18) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Public Service Commission, entitled "Uniform System of Accounts for Class A and Class B Water Companies", effective 15 days hereafter.

October 25, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:02 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-10-19) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Public Service Commission, entitled "Preservation of Records of Electric, Gas, and Water Companies", effective 15 days hereafter.

October 25, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:04 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-10-20) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Land and Water Management Division, entitled "Great Lakes Bottomlands Preserve", effective 15 days hereafter.

October 25, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:05 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-10-21) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Land and Water Management Division, entitled "Great Lakes Bottomlands Preserve", effective 15 days hereafter.

November 1, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:25 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-11-01) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Cosmetology", effective 15 days hereafter.

November 1, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:28 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-11-02) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Corporation, Securities and Land Development Bureau entitled "Manufactured Housing", effective 15 days hereafter.

November 1, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:30 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-11-03) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Nursing Scholarship Fund", effective 15 days hereafter.

November 1, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 3:05 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-11-04) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Medicine", effective 15 days hereafter.

November 1, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 3:07 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-11-05) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Medicine", effective 15 days hereafter.

November 1, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 3:09 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-11-06) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery", effective 15 days hereafter.

November 1, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 3:11 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-11-07) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery", effective 15 days hereafter.

November 22, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:35 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-11-08) for the Department of Treasury, Bureau of State Lottery, entitled "Lottery Rules", effective 15 days hereafter.

November 19, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 2:15 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-11-09) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Bureau of Construction Codes, entitled "Part 8. Electrical Code", effective 15 days hereafter.

December 3, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:02 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-12-01) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, State Fire Safety Board, entitled "Dormitory Fire Safety for Schools, Colleges, and Universities", effective 15 days hereafter.

December 3, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:04 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-12-02) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, State Fire Safety Board, entitled "Fire Prevention", effective 15 days hereafter.

December 3, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:06 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-12-03) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, State Fire Safety Board, entitled "New and Existing School College and University Fire Safety", effective 15 days hereafter.

December 3, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:08 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-12-04) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Fire Brigades", effective 15 days hereafter.

December 3, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:10 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-12-05) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Unemployment Agency, entitled "Unemployment Agency General Rules", effective 15 days hereafter.

December 16, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:00 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-12-06) for the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Urban and Public Transportation, entitled "State Rail Line Divestiture", effective 15 days hereafter.

December 17, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:40 P.M. this date, administrative rule (99-12-07) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Boilers", effective 15 days hereafter.

December 20, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:35 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-12-08) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Assistance Division, entitled "Small Business Pollution Prevention Assistance", effective 15 days hereafter.

December 20, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:37 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-12-09) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Part74. Fire Fighting", effective 15 days hereafter.

December 20, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:39 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-12-10) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Public Service Commission, entitled "Michigan Gas Safety Code", effective 15 days hereafter.

Sincerely,

Candice S. Miller

Secretary of State

Helen Kruger, Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Clerk.

The following communications from the Auditor General were received and read:

December 10, 1999

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:

Performance Audit

of the Department of Community Health

Department of Consumer and Industry Services

and the Family Independence Agency

December 1999

December 16, 1999

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:

Financial Audit

Including the Provisions of the Single Audit Act

of the

Department of Civil Rights

October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1998

December 29, 1999

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:

Performance Audit

of the

Thumb Correctional Facility and Camp Tuscola

Department of Corrections

December 1999

Sincerely,

Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.

Auditor General

The communications were referred to the Clerk and the accompanying reports referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.

The following communication from the Calhoun Intermediate School District was received and read:

December 13, 1999

Transmitted are copies of the Youth Plan and Comprehensive Adult Plan for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), as developed by the Workforce Development Board and Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Michigan Works! Service delivery area.

Sincerely,

Elaine Furu-Baker

WFD Planning Administrator

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

The following communication from the Department of Community Health was received and read:

December 16, 1999

In accordance with Public Act 336 of 1991, Section 333.7524a, the Michigan Department of Community Health is submitting the enclosed report to the Legislature on "Asset Forfeitures" conducted in Michigan during FY 1998.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at 335-0267.

Sincerely,

James K. Haveman, Jr. Director

Department of Community Health

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

The following communication from the Department of Consumer and Industry Services was received and read:

December 3, 1999

Pursuant to Section 315 of P.A. 122 of 1999, we are enclosing a copy of the Approval Study Report #CA46031 conducted on Adrian Training School.

Sincerely,

John R. Suckow, C.P.A.

Director, Finance and Administrative Services

December 27, 1999

Transmitted is a copy of the report on removal of territorial rating constraints and the Effect it has had on Automobile and Home Insurance Premiums in Michigan.

Sincerely,

Frank M. Fitzgerald

Commissioner of Insurance

The communication was referred to the Clerk.