No. 2
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, January 26, 1999.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Dick Posthumus.
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 | Schuettepresent |
| Byrum--present | Hoffman--present | Schwarz--present |
| Cherry--present | Jaye--present | Shugars--present |
| DeBeaussaert--present | Koivisto--present | Sikkema--present |
| DeGrow--present | Leland--present | A. Smith--present |
| Dingell--present | McCotter--present | V. Smith--present |
| Dunaskiss--present | McManus--present | Steil--present |
| Emerson--present | Miller--present | Stille--present |
| Emmons--present | Murphy--present | Van Regenmorter--present |
| Gast--present | North--present | Vaughn--present |
| Goschka--present | Peters--present | Young--present |
Gougeon--present
Pastor Virgil Humes of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Wayne offered the following invocation:
In the name of our Lord and our Savior, we give You thanks for our state and its government. We hold up in prayer before You these men and women who are in positions of authority. We pray and we intercede for them all--the Representatives, the Senators, the judges, the land, the policeman, the staff, and all of the workers who make government work today.
We pray that the Spirit of our Lord will rest upon them all, particularly today in this Senate. We believe that skillful and godly wisdom enters their hearts, and we pray that discretion and compassion will lead and guard their decisions. We hope that understanding will keep and deliver them from the ways of evil and evil men. Lord, we ask that You will look upon them graciously today. Make their hearts and their ears attentive to godly counsel and wisdom. We ask, O Lord, that You will cause them to be people of integrity, obedient to Your will, and good members of our society.
We pray, O Lord, that the upright will dwell in work and live amongst us and, Lord, that we may be forgiving and understanding and willing to hear all men, women, boys and girls, and He to their needs. We declare today, O God, as Your word to us, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Receive us this day as we go into this business in this Senate. In the name of our Lord and our Savior, we pray and we give You thanks for all things and for these Your children who work on behalf of government and are called by You. In the name of Christ. Amen.
Motions and Communications
Senator V. Smith moved that Senator Miller be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notice of Filing
November 24, 1998
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 9:58 a.m. this date, administrative rule (98-11-9) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Bureau of Regulatory Services, entitled "Adult Foster Care Facilities," effective 15 days hereafter.
Sincerely,
Candice S. Miller
Secretary of State
Helen Kruger, Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of the Auditor General
January 7, 1999
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Performance and Financial Audit of the Homeowner Construction Lien Recovery Fund, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, October 1, 1994, through September 30, 1997.
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of Consumer and Industry Services
January 11, 1999
The Homeowner Construction Lien Recovery Fund (Fund) was established over 16 years ago as a consumer safety net for homeowners to provide a means of redress in the event that all debts owed on a home building or remodeling project are not paid by the licensed contractor. The Fund becomes a defendant in a circuit court lien foreclosure proceeding to insure and protect homeowners from having a "construction lien" placed upon their home and to prevent the homeowner from having to pay for the construction project twice.
The Fund is administered by the Department of Consumer and Industry Services within the Office of Commercial Services, which is responsible for processing and maintaining claim files and membership records, making payments from the Fund, coordinating legal representation for the Fund from the Department of Attorney General and disseminating general information regarding the Fund and the Construction Lien Act.
As of October 30, 1998, the balance of the Fund has reached a dangerously low balance of $13,000. This, in effect, leaves all consumers/purchasers of new homes and remodeling projects vulnerable to the possibility of losing their life investment in their home through lien foreclosure if the Fund isn't replenished sufficiently to support the program.
The Construction Lien Act, PA 497 of 1980 as amended, states:
570.1201. Sec. 201 (2). If, on December 1 of any year, the balance in the fund is less that $1,000,000.00, the director of licensing and regulation may require an additional assessment or payment, not to exceed $50.00 from each of the persons described in subsection (1)(a) and (c), unless, within 30 legislative days after the director requires an additional assessment, the legislature, by majority vote of members elected and serving in both houses by record roll call vote, adopts a concurrent resolution to prohibit the additional assessment. As used in this subsection "legislative day" means a day on which the senate and house is called to order and a quorum of the senate and house is present.
Although in its early years the Fund saw very little activity, over the past six years the Fund has received an average of 159 new claims and paid $422,270 in judgments each year. Since its conception in 1982, the Fund has received 1,532 claims equaling $16.9 million. We have paid out $3.2 million in judgments against the Fund. These judgements, as well as legal and administrative expenses, have left the Fund without enough money to support operations in Fiscal Year 1999. The consumers of the home building and remodeling industry are at peril; there are serious concerns about the lack of sufficient funding to support the program's appropriation and subsequent expenditures, posing some possible legal detriments for the Department.
Pursuant to MCL 570.1201 (2), I am notifying the Legislature that I will be requiring an additional $50 assessment to be made against every member of the Fund. The assessment process will begin early this year so that sufficient funding will be available for the continued operation of the Fund. The proposed assessment would affect almost 98,000 of the members, which includes all currently licensed residential builders, maintenance and alteration contractors, electrical contractors, master plumbers, mechanical contractors and the subcontractor/supplier members.
Should you have any questions regarding the assessment of the Construction Lien Fund, please feel free to call me at (517) 373-7230.
Kathleen M. Wilbur, Director
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary submitted, pursuant to Senate Rule 1.208, the following report on out-of-state travel by Members on Legislative business for the quarter ending December 31, 1998:
Senator Michael Bouchard November 19-22 Attend NCOIL Annual Meeting $ 1,871.83
San Diego, CA
Senator John Cherry December 4-8 Attend 1998 Annual Meeting $ 1,093.50
for CSG
San Antonio, TX
Senator Joanne Emmons November 21-25 Attend NOWL Annual $ 1,938.49
Conference
Charleston, SC
Senator Leon Stille November 15 Attend Energy Environmental $ 1,135.06
and Agriculture Task Force
Meeting
Chicago, IL
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, January 21 of:
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| House Bill Nos. | 4001 | 4002 | 4003 | 4004 | 4005 | 4006 | 4007 | 4008 | 4009 | 4010 | 4011 | 4012 |
Senator Miller entered the Senate Chamber.
The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following standing committee:
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Senator Young.
The standing committee appointment was approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1
Senate Resolution No. 5
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senators Goschka, Van Regenmorter, Shugars, Schwarz, Bullard, Schuette, McManus, Steil, Gougeon, Gast, North, Stille, Sikkema, Hammerstrom, Emmons, Dunaskiss and McCotter offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1.
A concurrent resolution expressing the sentiment of the Michigan Legislature that Dr. Samuel A. Mudd was innocent of any complicity in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
Whereas, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd was the southern Maryland doctor who treated the leg of John Wilkes Booth broken when the actor jumped from a theater box after assassinating President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater in our nation's capital in April 1865; and
Whereas, Dr. Mudd was unjustly convicted as a conspirator and imprisoned for years before receiving a pardon from President Andrew Johnson; and
Whereas, A pardon does not admit innocence but merely indicates forgiveness; and
Whereas, Dr. Mudd was following his professional duty as a physician in treating an injured patient whose identity was unknown to him; and
Whereas, History has subsequently revealed that Dr. Samuel A. Mudd acted only as a physician and not as a conspirator and was innocent of the assassination plot; and
Whereas, The good name of the Mudd family has suffered enough the past 134 years for the wrong done to their ancestor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That it is the sentiment of the Michigan Legislature that Dr. Samuel A. Mudd was innocent of any complicity in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and that he should not have been tried by a military commission and that the Secretary of the Army should adopt the unanimous recommendation of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) that his conviction be set aside; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Mudd family and to the President of the United States.
Senator Steil offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 5.
A resolution recognizing February 2, 1999, as National Groundhog Job Shadow Day.
Whereas, Local celebrations will recognize the importance of education and training students to ensure preparation for college and careers; and
Whereas, The economic prosperity of Michigan and the ability of our citizens to participate in the global workplaces of tomorrow will also be recognized; and
Whereas, Activities will include forums for educators and employers about teaching and learning, demonstrations of effective school and business connections, and opportunities for students and teachers to benefit from work-based learning experiences, such as mentoring and job shadowing; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize February 2, 1999, as National Groundhog Job Shadow Day and salute its participants; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the coordinators of this event as evidence of our respect and best wishes.
Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
Senator Jaye offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 3.
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate.
Resolved by the Senate, That Rule 3.202 of the Standing Rules of the Senate be hereby amended to read as follows:
"3.202 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
All bills, joint resolutions, and concurrent resolutions returned by the House with amendments shall be laid over one day. Consideration of bills and joint resolutions shall be resumed the following day under the same order of business. A WRITTEN OR ONLINE COPY OF THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL SENATORS 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE VOTE ON CONCURRENCE. Consideration of resolutions shall be resumed the following day under the order of Resolutions."; and be it further
Resolved, That Rule 3.401 of the Standing Rules of the Senate be hereby amended to read as follows:
"3.401 TWO READINGS BEFORE AMENDMENT
No bill or joint resolution shall be amended until it has been read twice. A WRITTEN OR ONLINE COPY OF ALL AMENDMENTS SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL SENATORS 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE VOTE ON THE AMENDMENTS."; and be it further
Resolved, That Rule 3.503 of the Standing Rules of the Senate be hereby amended to read as follows:
"3.503 FINAL PASSAGE BY REQUIRED VOTE
a) The vote on the final passage of any bill or the adoption of any joint resolution shall be taken by yeas and nays, which shall be printed in the Journal (see Const. Art. 4, Sec. 26). A WRITTEN OR ONLINE COPY OF THE LATEST VERSION OF A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL SENATORS 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE VOTE ON FINAL PASSAGE OR ADOPTION.
b) The final vote on all joint resolutions ratifying a proposed amendment to the federal Constitution shall be by record roll call.
c) When any bill or joint resolution receives the constitutionally required assent, that fact shall be certified on the bill or joint resolution by the Secretary of the Senate.
d) When a bill is given immediate effect by a two-thirds vote of the Senators elected and serving, that action remains in effect as the bill proceeds through the legislative process, unless the vote for immediate effect is reconsidered and defeated.".
Pursuant to rule 3.204, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Jaye offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 4.
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate.
Resolved by the Senate, That Rule 3.902 of the Standing Rules of the Senate be hereby amended to read as follows:
"3.902 FLOOR PRIVILEGE AND CONDUCT
A) A session of the Senate shall be defined, for the purposes of this rule, as any period of time when the Senate is in session, any recess, and any 15-minute period before the Senate convenes and five minutes after it adjourns. The Senate floor is defined as the Senate Chamber and adjoining Rooms S212, S204 (E. Lakin Brown Room), S204A, S201 and S207. Access to the Senate floor shall be restricted as outlined below during any session of the Senate, except that members of the public are permitted in Room S204 when a scheduled press conference is held there during session.
1) No person, other than the following, shall be admitted to the Senate floor:
a) Senators or Representatives
b) The President of the Senate
c) The Governor
d) Senators or Representatives in Congress
e) Former Michigan Legislators
f) The Secretary of the Senate and his or her support staff
g) Legislative staff as authorized in guidelines issued by the Senate Majority Leader
h) One representative of the Governor
i) Members of the immediate family of a Senator or the President of the Senate
j) Registered members of the media pursuant to Rule 3.901
k) A guest who has been invited by a Senator to offer the invocation, and an immediate family member of that guest.
2) No registered lobbyist agent, including former Legislators, shall be allowed on the Senate floor. They shall not be allowed in the hallway behind the Senate rostrum, unless en route to or from the Lieutenant Governor's Office (S215) or the Elijah Myers Room (S208).
B) No person shall engage in any conduct on the Senate floor during any session of the Senate which undermines the decorum of the Senate. All persons who are admitted to the Senate floor shall observe the following guidelines:
1) No Senator shall speak until recognized by the presiding officer, unless the Senator rises to make a point of order.
2) Except as otherwise outlined in other Senate rules, no Senator shall speak on any matter not properly before the Senate.
3) No Senator shall speak more than twice in any one debate on the same day, without leave of the Senate, except the Senator who sponsored the matter under consideration, the chairperson of the committee which reported it and the chairperson of the subcommittee which considered the matter. Each speech shall not exceed five minutes or, if submitted in writing, not exceed 1,000 words, except there is no limit on the length of a speech on Third Reading of Bills.
4) No Senator shall speak impertinently, attack the motives of any Senator who proposes or advocates a particular position, use indecent language or other disorderly words, or refer to another Senator by name in a disparaging way.
5) No person other than a Senator or the President of the Senate shall pass through the well of the Senate Chamber which is immediately in front of the Senate rostrum.
6) No person shall pass between the presiding officer and a Senator who is speaking.
7) No person other than a Senator or the President of the Senate shall use the center aisle of the Chamber.
8) No person other than a Senator shall sit in a Senator's chair. GUESTS OF A SENATOR MAY SIT IN A SENATOR'S CHAIR ENDING ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SESSION AND BEGINNING ONE HOUR AFTER SESSION.
9) No staff shall be allowed on the Senate floor unless they wait in the majority or minority lounge or the lounge at the rear of the Chamber until they are needed by a Senator and shall then be seated at a Senator's desk.
10) No member of the media shall be allowed on the Senate floor unless he or she is in the media's designated area, except as otherwise provided in Rule 3.901.
11) No smoking shall be permitted on the Senate floor. Room S202 is a designated smoking area for Senators.".
Pursuant to rule 3.204, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senators Schuette, Jaye, V. Smith and Schwarz asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Schuette's statement is as follows:
Today in my home town of Midland there is a special event that is important to the people of my community, and I think there are lessons that we can all take from it.
There are three initials that are important that we should keep in mind, and they are CPR. So often you read about how it's important for people to learn CPR and learn how to help those who might be having their last gasps of life.
Well, what happened some time ago in my home community of Midland was that there was a gentleman playing tennis at the Midland Community Tennis Center. This man is an adult, has children who are grown, and plays tennis three times a week and is in very good physical health. It so happened that this man collapsed on the floor of the tennis center. Now, fortunately, a person named Jim Krimbill came to his aid. Jim Krimbill is a tennis professional in Midland, born and raised in my hometown. What Jim did was have the presence of mind to go assist this man who was collapsed on the floor of the tennis court, administered two breaths to the man, did 15 compressions to his chest, and in that period of time while he was administering CPR, had the presence of mind to have someone else call the EMS. While he was administering CPR for a period of time and the EMS came with the whistles blaring and the lights flashing, they came and were able to treat the man, who, by the way, his vital signs were flat-lined by the time the EMS came. But, by giving CPR, even though the readings on the dial were flat, they were able to get him resuscitated with some shock and take him to the hospital where now Jack Wilson is alive and had double bypass surgery a week later after that incident.
But Jim Krimbill is a hero. Jim Krimbill is a hero because he saved a person's life and, moreover, can teach us all a lesson about the importance of CPR and being able to administer life-giving assistance to a friend, a neighbor, a family member, or a stranger on the street.
I rise here in this Statement time, here in the Michigan Senate, on January 26, 1999, to salute Jim Krimbill, who today is being given a tribute by the American Red Cross, Midland Chapter. So, Jim, I say, "Congratulations" to you. What you did for Jack Wilson set you as a role model that will provide you as a role model for others across the state of Michigan because you took the time to learn CPR, but you also had the presence to save another person's life.
Senator Jaye's statement is as follows:
On the first formal day of the 1999 legislative session, I'm introducing legislation, Senate Joint Resolution C (as in capital punishment), which would restore the death penalty to Michigan for first-degree murder. Senate Joint Resolution C requires a 2/3 vote of the state House and state Senate to place the issue before the voters. If the Legislature approves this legislation, the death penalty would appear on the next scheduled general election ballot in the year 2000.
This legislation was prompted most recently because of the brutal 1996 killing of a mother of two young baby boys. Dr. Deborah Iverson was kidnaped, robbed, and brutally beaten by Anitra Coomer and McConnell Adams. Even though Dr. Iverson cooperated, did what the liberals said, drove her car to the bank, and emptied her account through the ATM, gave the killers the keys to her car and said, "Do with my body what you want, but don't take away the mother from my two baby boys" (three-year-old and five-year-old baby boys), McConnell Adams took off his belt, wrapped it around Dr. Iverson's neck, and strangled her to death. Iverson, at the time was 38 years old, worked at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, was kidnaped in broad daylight on May 16, 1996, and her strangled body was found the next morning in the back of her Toyota Land Cruiser on Snow Road, near Stoney Creek Metro Park in Macomb County, in Washington Township, only about two miles from my home.
I do believe that the murder of Dr. Iverson will increase the support for the death penalty. Approximately 72 percent of Michigan residents support returning the death penalty to Michigan. Many suburban residents and rural residents had a false sense of security that violent robberies and murders only occurred in major urban areas or among violent families or drug dealers. This brutal murder of a suburban working mother brings home the need for the protection that the death penalty brings. Too many single women-headed households and working women, like my wife, are vulnerable to kidnap and murder as they drive to work, bank, school, or household errands.
The death penalty is necessary to protect families and prison guards. Life in prison without parole does not sufficiently protect the public. Murderers escape from prison and assault prison guards since lifers don't face any additional prison time. In fact, McConnell Adams assaulted an Oakland County woman guard, breaking her hand.
It's time to stop coddling murderers by providing them with free health care, free color TV, free college education, athletic directors, and indoor exercise equipment. It costs the taxpayers $30,000 a year to house each prisoner. That means the two killers, both 21, McConnell Adams and Anitra Coomer, with a life expectancy of another 55 years, will cost the taxpayers more than $1.6 million each to keep in prison. That makes taxpayers victims a second time.
McConnell has shown no remorse and has actually bragged about the brutal killing to a fellow jail inmate. I believe the government's first priority is to protect the people. I am very optimistic about the success of putting the death penalty before the voters as Republican Speaker Chuck Perricone and Republican Majority Leader Dan DeGrow have made death penalty legislation top priority in 1999.
I want to invite my Senate colleagues to consider being co-sponsors to this legislation. The orangeback of the constitutional amendment is at the front podium and available for your co-sponsorship, and I would ask for your consideration to put this issue for the first time ever in front of the Michigan voters so they have the say on whether or not to have the death penalty for Murder I victims.
Senator V. Smith's statement is as follows:
My statement is a sad one. I recently had a two-year-old child who was burned to death in my district a couple days ago. A family situation, a mother and father--the father is working in a low-skilled job, trying to make enough money for the family. The mom was out at the welfare office. He had been cut off from welfare a couple of months ago; she was back trying to get some assistance, and the two-year-old at home. They didn't have any heat in the house, and so they were trying to make it with space heaters. The mattress was too close to the space heater, caught on fire, and the two-year-old was killed.
I just want to put that to this body because as we move from welfare to work, there is a need to recognize that there are some people who are left out in that situation. When it involves families, we need to take another look.
Senator Schwarz's statement is as follows:
After some consideration, Mr. President, I think probably about a minute and a half to two minutes worth of elementary biochemistry is indicated because Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has become, unfortunately, the substance of choice on a number of college campuses and elsewhere. I think it's appropriate the body have a little bit of a primer on this stuff, which is to put it simply, "Bad news."
Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate is a very easily produced substance. It can be made from materials that you can walk into a hardware store and buy, like wood polish and Red Devil lye, and hydrochloric acid.
You can hit the Web at about six or seven places at last count, and probably many more, where it "cookbooks" you through how to make the stuff. It is a colorless, odorless powder in its purest form and is a profound anesthetic agent, but not an analgesic agent. You don't have to be a Ph.D. to make this stuff--any high school student who can read can do it. You will be asked by your constituents about what the Legislature has done to stop the production of this material, and we have done about all we can do.
Last session, as most of you remember, we made Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate, with the full cooperation of the House and the Governor's signature at Oakland University in a signing ceremony, a Class I substance. A Class I substance is one that has absolutely no useful purpose whatsoever. We made it a felony to produce, possess, or sell with jail term and significant fine. If any members have any ideas of how we can enhance what we've done or have any ideas of what the law enforcement community thinks the Legislature might do to enhance their ability to enforce this statute, please let me know. The fact remains, it's bad stuff. It's easily made, and we have read enough about the consequences of people who have been given Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate in drinks or, in some cases, taken it themselves.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
January 1, 1999
Please be advised of the following appointment to office, subject to the advice and consent of the Michigan Senate:
Commissioner of Insurance
Mr. Frank M. Fitzgerald, 430 W. Jefferson, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837, county of Eaton, succeeding Mr. E.L. Cox of Grand Rapids, who has resigned, for a term expiring October 11, 1999.
January 14, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following reappointments to office:
Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Board
Mr. Arthur J. Lister, Sr., 3140 S. Pere Marquette Road, Ludington, Michigan 49431, county of Mason, as a member representing Democrats, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on September 1, 2002.
Mr. Rick Ray, 4647 Doug Drive, Whitehall, Michigan 49461, county of Muskegon, as a member representing Independents, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on September 1, 2002.
January 14, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment and reappointment to office:
Board of Landscape Architects
Mr. John W. Campbell, 309 E. Dixon, Charlevoix, Michigan 49720, county of Charlevoix, as a member representing professionals, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
Mr. Russell L. Clark, 2706 Hartman Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, county of Grand Traverse, as a member representing professionals, succeeding Ms. Deborah Kinney of Haslett, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
January 14, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following reappointments to office:
Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Mr. Dennis R. Goff, 516 Carey, Lansing, Michigan 48915, county of Ingham, as a member representing professionals, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
Mr. Leonard S. Elder, 125 E. Main, Marquette, Michigan 49855, county of Marquette, as a member representing professionals, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
January 14, 1999
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:
Mackinac Island State Park Commission
Mr. Frank Kelley, 2581 Woodhill, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, as a member representing Democrats, for a term expiring on April 12, 2003.
January 14, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments to office:
Michigan Veal Committee
Mr. Jeffrey E. Anderson, 26112 P Drive S., Homer, Michigan 49245, county of Calhoun, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mr. David H. Reister of Homer, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on March 13, 2001.
Mr. Todd A. Haynes, 10522 Roosevelt Road, Carson City, Michigan 48811, county of Montcalm, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mr. Wayne Jay DeYoung of Hamilton, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on March 13, 2001.
January 15, 1999
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:
Commissioner, Bureau of State Lottery
Mr. Donald H. Gilmer, Commissioner, Bureau of State Lottery, P.O. Box 30023, Lansing, Michigan 48909, county of Ingham, succeeding Mr. William J. Martin of Lansing, who has resigned, for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
January 15, 1999
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:
Director, Department of Corrections
Mr. William J. Martin, Director, Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 30003, Lansing, Michigan 48909, county of Ingham, succeeding Mr. Kenneth McGinnis of Lansing, who has resigned, for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
January 15, 1999
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:
State Treasurer
Mr. Mark A. Murray, State Treasurer, Treasury Building, 430 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48922, county of Ingham, succeeding Mr. Doug Roberts of Washington, D.C., who has resigned, for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
January 20, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following reappointments to office:
Commission of Agriculture
Mr. Jordan Tatter, 7275 Beechwood Circle, Watervliet, Michigan 49098, county of Berrien, as a member representing Republicans, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2002.
Mr. Douglas E. Darling, 13109 Palmer Road, Maybee, Michigan 48159, county of Monroe, as a member representing Democrats, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2002.
January 20, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments to office:
Personnel Agency Board
Ms. Karen Sue Kay, 3605 Bayview Drive, Apt. 114, Lansing, Michigan 48911, county of Ingham, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mrs. Diane A. Patroske of Shelby Township, who has resigned, for a term expiring on September 30, 1999.
Mr. Howard W. Saum, 820 Davis Road, Howell, Michigan 48843, county of Livingston, as a member representing professionals, succeeding Ms. Mary Jo Barker of Portage, who has resigned, for a term expiring on September 30, 2002.
January 25, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment and reappointment to office:
Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science
Ms. Mary Louise Case, 1485 N. River Road, Saginaw, Michigan 48609, county of Saginaw, as a member representing professionals, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
Mr. Harold Doll, 3402 Westwood Parkway, Flint, Michigan 48503, county of Genesee, as a member representing professionals, succeeding Mr. O'Neil D. Swanson II of Detroit, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
January 25, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments to office:
Board of State Canvassers
Mr. Alan L. Cropsey, 7730 Loomis Road, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, county of Clinton, as a member representing Republicans, succeeding Mr. James M. Alexander of Birmingham, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on February 1, 2003.
Mr. Stephen L. Borrello, 721 S. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48602, county of Saginaw, as a member representing Democrats, succeeding Mr. James E. O'Neill of Saginaw, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on February 1, 2003.
January 25, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments and reappointments to office:
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Mr. Karl Nelson Benghauser, 1804 Shubel Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48910, county of Ingham, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mr. Michael E. Kelly of Flint, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
Ms. Joyce E. Parker, 36046 Congress Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
Mr. James R. Buck, 3821 E. Omaha Drive, Grandville, Michigan 49418, county of Kent, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
Ms. Roberta M. Armstrong, 1318 E. Michigan Avenue, Albion, Michigan 49224, county of Calhoun, as a member representing professionals, succeeding Mr. Sheldon J. Rich of Southfield, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
January 25, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments to office:
State Board of Accountancy
Mr. Donald R. Dismuke, 264 Ann Street, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, as a member representing professionals, succeeding Mr. Edward J. Moore of Bad Axe, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
Ms. Norma Patricia Kurtz, 8471 Buffalo Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48382, county of Oakland, as a member representing professionals, succeeding Mrs. Ramona Henderson Pearson of Detroit, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.
Sincerely,
John Engler
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators McCotter, Bennett, Emmons, Bullard, Sikkema, North, Gougeon, Schuette, Jaye, Hammerstrom, Shugars, Steil, McManus and Dunaskiss introduced
Senate Joint Resolution A, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IV, to provide for concurrence of 2/3 of the members of each house to raise or impose certain taxes.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Schuette introduced
Senate Joint Resolution B, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 2 of article VIII, to allow state financial aid to support the attendance of low income children who reside in urban areas at nonreligious, nonpublic schools.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Jaye, Dunaskiss, Gougeon, Goschka, Schuette and Dingell introduced
Senate Joint Resolution C, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 46 of article IV, to provide for the death penalty in certain circumstances.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Rogers introduced
Senate Bill No. 33, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1303a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Rogers introduced
Senate Bill No. 34, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1997 PA 86; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Rogers introduced
Senate Bill No. 35, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 217 (MCL 257.217), as amended by 1998 PA 247.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senator Rogers introduced
Senate Bill No. 36, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 1998 PA 330.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senator Rogers introduced
Senate Bill No. 37, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," (MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c) by adding section 46a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 38, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 5, 7, 9, 12, 45, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 69 (MCL 169.205, 169.207, 169.209, 169.212, 169.245, 169.261, 169.262, 169.263, 169.264, 169.265, 169.266, 169.267, and 169.269), sections 5 and 12 as amended by 1995 PA 264, section 7 as amended by 1994 PA 385, sections 9, 45, and 69 as amended by 1996 PA 590, sections 61, 64, and 65 as amended by 1993 PA 262, and sections 66 and 67 as amended by 1994 PA 411, and by adding sections 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, and 79.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 39, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 20107a, 20120a, and 21304a (MCL 324.20107a, 324.20120a, and 324.21304a), section 20107a as amended by 1996 PA 383, section 20120a as added by 1995 PA 71, and section 21304a as amended by 1996 PA 116.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 40, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 1996 PA 476.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 41, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 726 (MCL 168.726) and by adding sections 750a and 750b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 42, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 21051a and 21051b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 43, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," by amending section 3 (MCL 125.2303) and by adding section 7a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 44, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1561 and 1596 (MCL 380.1561 and 380.1596), section 1561 as amended by 1996 PA 339, and by adding section 1591.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Bullard introduced
Senate Bill No. 45, entitled
A bill to amend 1905 PA 157, entitled "An act to provide for the acquisition, maintenance, management, and control of township parks, resorts, bathing beaches, and places of recreation; to provide for the creation of a township park commission; to provide for a board of commissioners to provide for the issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes; to provide for the transfer of certain real property for parks; to authorize cities and villages to appropriate money for park purposes; to provide for the acquisition, construction, and use of wharves, piers, docks, and landing places in townships; to provide the powers and duties of certain local units of government and certain officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 6 (MCL 41.426), as added by 1989 PA 79.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senator Stille introduced
Senate Bill No. 46, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 1993 PA 22.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Senator Stille introduced
Senate Bill No. 47, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 1996 PA 476.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Senator Stille introduced
Senate Bill No. 48, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27 (MCL 211.27), as amended by 1994 PA 415.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Stille introduced
Senate Bill No. 49, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 183, entitled "County zoning act," (MCL 125.201 to 125.240) by adding section 1b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Senators Sikkema, Hammerstrom, McCotter, Goschka, Bullard and Shugars introduced
Senate Bill No. 50, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 156, entitled "Optional retirement act of 1967," by amending section 2 (MCL 38.382), as amended by 1994 PA 296.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Sikkema, Hammerstrom, Bennett, Goschka, Bullard, Shugars, Emmons and Cherry introduced
Senate Bill No. 51, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 1995 PA 87.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Sikkema, Hammerstrom, Bennett, McCotter, Goschka, Bullard, Shugars and Schuette introduced
Senate Bill No. 52, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 16 (MCL 169.216), as amended by 1992 PA 188.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators North, Schwarz and Rogers introduced
Senate Bill No. 53, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1284b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators North, Schwarz, Koivisto, Bennett, Rogers and Goschka introduced
Senate Bill No. 54, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 390.1241, 390.1242, and 390.1243).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators North, Schwarz, Bennett, Rogers, Goschka and Bullard introduced
Senate Bill No. 55, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16277 and 20190.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators North, Schwarz, Koivisto, Bennett, Rogers, Goschka and Bullard introduced
Senate Bill No. 56, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan military act," by amending section 411 (MCL 32.811), as amended by 1996 PA 497.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators North, Koivisto, Bennett, Rogers, Goschka and Bullard introduced
Senate Bill No. 57, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," by amending sections 5, 7, 10, 10a, 17, 19, and 55 (MCL 257.1805, 257.1807, 257.1810, 257.1810a, 257.1817, 257.1819, and 257.1855), section 7 as amended by 1992 PA 227, section 10 as amended by 1996 PA 191, section 10a as added by 1990 PA 322, and section 55 as amended by 1991 PA 184.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators North, Koivisto, Bennett, Rogers, Goschka and Bullard introduced
Senate Bill No. 58, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 173, entitled "An act naming certain state buildings," by amending section 1 (MCL 19.131), as amended by 1982 PA 229.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 59, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 1996 PA 476.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Shugars, Schwarz and Hammerstrom introduced
Senate Bill No. 60, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 402b (MCL 550.1402b), as added by 1996 PA 516.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Van Regenmorter introduced
Senate Bill No. 61, entitled
A bill to prohibit certain organized gang-related activity; to create the statewide organized gang data base; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officials and agencies; and to prescribe remedies and penalties.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Bullard, Sikkema, Goschka, Rogers, McCotter, Hammerstrom, Dunaskiss, Jaye and Shugars introduced
Senate Bill No. 62, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 1996 PA 476.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Bullard, Sikkema, North, Peters, Goschka, Stille, Rogers, Jaye, Shugars, Dunaskiss, McCotter and Hammerstrom introduced
Senate Bill No. 63, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 73 (MCL 208.73), as amended by 1995 PA 80.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Bullard, Sikkema, North, Goschka, Rogers, Jaye, Shugars, Dunaskiss, McCotter and Hammerstrom introduced
Senate Bill No. 64, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1997 PA 86; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 65, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 66, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by various agencies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 67, entitled
A bill to provide for a capital outlay program; to set forth the provisions for its implementation within the budgetary process; to make appropriations for planning and construction at state institutions and the acquisition of land; to provide for the elimination of fire hazards at the institutions; to provide for certain special maintenance, remodeling, alteration, renovation, or demolition of and additions to projects at state institutions; to provide for elimination of occupational safety and health hazards at state agencies and institutions; to provide for the award of contracts; and to provide for the expenditure thereof under the supervision of the director of the department of management and budget and the state administrative board.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 68, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 69, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department and certain state purposes from the funds designated in this act for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 70, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 71, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 72, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military affairs and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 73, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of these appropriations; to place certain restrictions on the expenditure of these appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officials and employees; to require certain reports; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the judicial branch.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 74, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; and to provide for the expenditures of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 75, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the judiciary, the executive, the department of attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of management and budget, the department of civil service, the department of civil rights, and certain state purposes related thereto for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; and to declare the effect of this act.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 76, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the family independence agency and certain state purposes related to public welfare services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 77, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of education and certain other purposes relating to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 78, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to adult corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by state agencies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 79, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of consumer and industry services and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 80, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Gast introduced
Senate Bill No. 81, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for community and junior colleges for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator DeBeaussaert introduced
Senate Bill No. 82, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 1995 PA 289.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator DeBeaussaert introduced
Senate Bill No. 83, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 11513a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senator DeBeaussaert introduced
Senate Bill No. 84, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30113 (MCL 324.30113), as amended by 1995 PA 171.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism.
Senator DeBeaussaert introduced
Senate Bill No. 85, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811d.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism.
Senator DeBeaussaert introduced
Senate Bill No. 86, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 1996 PA 476.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator DeBeaussaert introduced
Senate Bill No. 87, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1997 PA 86; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator DeBeaussaert introduced
Senate Bill No. 88, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2111f.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Financial Services.
Senator Peters introduced
Senate Bill No. 89, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 52 (MCL 169.252), as amended by 1996 PA 590.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Peters introduced
Senate Bill No. 90, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 52 (MCL 169.252), as amended by 1996 PA 590.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Peters introduced
Senate Bill No. 91, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 262a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Peters introduced
Senate Bill No. 92, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," (MCL 207.801 to 207.810) by adding section 8a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Peters introduced
Senate Bill No. 93, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 1995 PA 289.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Peters introduced
Senate Bill No. 94, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 253.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Bullard introduced
Senate Bill No. 95, entitled
A bill to designate the part of highway M-5 located in the area lying between the interchange of highways I-96, I-696, and I-275 and 8 Mile road in the city of Farmington Hills and the city of Farmington as the "William Deacon Memorial highway"; and to prescribe the duties of the state transportation department.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism.
Senator Van Regenmorter introduced
Senate Bill No. 96, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding chapter 10A.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 97, entitled
A bill to regulate access to certain health information about individuals.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 98, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," by amending the title and sections 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 302, 302a, 402, 502, 504, 505, and 506 (MCL 37.2102, 37.2103, 37.2202, 37.2203, 37.2204, 37.2205, 37.2206, 37.2207, 37.2209, 37.2302, 37.2302a, 37.2402, 37.2502, 37.2504, 37.2505, and 37.2506), the title as amended by 1992 PA 258, sections 102, 103, 502, 504, 505, and 506 as amended by 1992 PA 124, section 202 as amended by 1991 PA 11, section 302a as added by 1992 PA 70, and section 402 as amended by 1993 PA 216.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 99, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding sections 2027a and 3406l.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 100, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 418a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator A. Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 101, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21053e.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations Committee - Wednesdays, January 27 and February 3, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-6960).
Finance Committee - Wednesday, January 27, at 1:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (3-3760).
Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:51 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, January 27, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate.