No. 12

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 15, 2000.

 

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 not present.

 

 
Bennett--presentHammerstrom--presentRogers--present
Bullard--presentHart--presentSchuette--present
Byrum--presentHoffman--presentSchwarz--present
Cherry--presentJaye--presentShugars--present
DeBeaussaert--presentJohnson--presentSikkema--present
DeGrow--presentKoivisto--presentA. Smith--present
Dingell--presentLeland--presentV. Smith--present
Dunaskiss--excusedMcCotter--presentSteil--present
Emerson--presentMcManus--presentStille--present
Emmons--presentMiller--presentVan Regenmorter--present
Gast--presentMurphy--presentVaughn--present
Goschka--presentNorth--presentYoung--present

Gougeon--present Peters--present

 

 

Father Frederick Thelen of Cristo Rey Parish Church of Lansing offered the following invocation:

Psalm 96: Sing to God a new song. Proclaim God's help day after day. Tell among the nations this glory and these wonders to all the people. It was God who made the universe in beauty, dignity, and holiness. Give praise and honor God's name. Bring an offering and enter God's presence. Let the skies ring with joy; let the fullness of the sea exult; let the bounteous land rejoice in the presence of God who comes to govern the earth. With justice God will govern the universe and all peoples with truth.

Good and gracious God, help us to remember it is You who governs the universe and, it is Your laws and priorities we must ultimately uphold in the governance of all people. Help us to seek the common good and to reject no one from the table.

You have given us a great responsibility for setting policy and establishing budget priorities for using the tremendous resources You have given us. In this jubilee year 2000, help us to be good stewards of Your creation and to make our own the jubilee words of Jesus who proclaims that he has been sent to "bring glad tidings to the poor to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and release prisoners; to announce a jubilee year of favor from the Lord."

Good and merciful God, in this Gospel of Luke, we find Your priorities in Your concern for the poor, the homeless, the oppressed and afflicted, the forgotten, and the neglected.

Help us in this jubilee year 2000 to ask first, in all our deliberations, whether what we do will be first of all good news to the poor. Help us to be mindful that the first test of any great society is how it treats the most vulnerable and needy.

In the spirit of these jubilee words, help us to work to set prisoners free and to free ourselves from all injustice and discrimination in society. Give us the wisdom and courage to spend less on putting minority peoples in jail cells and more on setting free the minds and hearts of our children to strive for greatness.

Dear God, the harvest is plenty and the laborers are few. Your people long for peace, and they thirst for social justice. Send into our midst women and men whose hearts can embrace the common good. Send into our midst young and old whose arms can lift up the lowly and oppressed. Send into our midst rich and poor who will walk with the powerless as they struggle for a better life. Send into our midst people of all color who can see a brother or sister in the eyes of an immigrant. Guide us this day in all that we do. Amen.

 

 

Recess

 

 

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:08 a.m.

 

10:18 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus.

 

Senators Hammerstrom, Schuette, Gougeon, Jaye, Gast, Shugars, Emmons, Stille, Sikkema, Van Regenmorter, DeGrow, Steil, McManus, North, Johnson, McCotter, Goschka, Bullard and Bennett entered the Senate Chamber.

 

A quorum of the Senate was present.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

The following communication was received:

Central Area Partnership Consortium

February 9, 2000

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the Michigan Department of Career Development require that program plans and modifications be sent to specific individuals and agencies. These plans are also available to the public in general. To that end, I have enclosed a copy of CAPC's Transition Plan for Youth Activities (April 1, 2000--June 30, 2005) and Comprehensive 5-Year Local Plan (July 1, 2000--June 30, 2005).

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this information will be made available in alternative format (large type, audio tape, etc.) upon special request.

Please feel free to direct your questions to Tim Vanaman.

Sincerely,

Ralph F. Loeschner

President

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communication was received:

Office of the Auditor General

February 10, 2000

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

Performance Audit of the Senate Fiscal Agency, February 2000.

Sincerely,

Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.

Auditor General

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, February 10:

House Bill Nos. 4769 5067

 

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, February 11, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 46 at 3:50 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 456 at 3:52 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 581 at 3:54 p.m.

 

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, February 14, for his approval the following bill:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 755 at 4:21 p.m.

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, February 10, of:

Senate Bill Nos. 963 964

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Friday, February 11, of:
Senate Bill Nos.980981982983986987
House Bill Nos.53015302530353045305530653075308530953105311531253135314
53155316531753185319532053215322532353245325532653275328
532953305331533253335334533553365337

House Joint Resolution O

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Monday, February 14, of:

Senate Bill Nos. 947 984 988 989 990 991 992 993 994 995 996 997 998 999 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004

Senate Joint Resolution S

House Bill Nos. 5338 5339 5340 5341 5342 5343 5344 5345 5346 5347 5348

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received:

Date: February 11, 2000

Time: 8:50 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 385 (Public Act No. 1), being

An act to prohibit state agencies and local governmental units from disclosing personal information and placing personal information on certain documents.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 11, 2000 at 11:47 a.m.)

Respectfully,

John Engler

Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

February 11, 2000

There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following reappointments to office:

Commission on Law Enforcement Standards

Sheriff Henry C. Zavislak, 846 Thorntree Street, Jackson, Michigan 49203-2518, county of Jackson, as a member representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on January 1, 2003.

Mr. Robert M. Denslow, 408 Leeson Avenue, Cadillac, Michigan 49601, county of Wexford, as a member representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on January 1, 2003.

Mr. James DeVries, 27056 Joy Road, Redford, Michigan 48239-1949, county of Wayne, as a member representing the Police Officer's Association of Michigan, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on January 1, 2003.

 

 

February 11, 2000

There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following reappointments to office:

Michigan Dairy Market Program Committee

Mr. Elwood Kirkpatrick, 6201 Tomlinson Road, Kinde, Michigan 48445, county of Huron, as a member representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2002.

Mr. Harold Cnossen, 6020 S. Nine Mile Road, Falmouth, Michigan 49632, county of Missaukee, as a member representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2002.

Mr. Dwight H. Nash, 4717 N. Shepardsville Road, Elsie, Michigan 48831, county of Clinton, as a member representing the Independent Cooperative Milk Producers Association, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2002.

Mr. Earl A. Horning, 11855 Pleasant Lake Road, Manchester, Michigan 48158, county of Washtenaw, as a member representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2002.

Mr. Edward J. Hanenburg, 7489 Leonard Road, Coopersville, Michigan 49404, county of Ottawa, as a member representing Dairy Farmers of America, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2002.

Sincerely,

John Engler

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Gougeon and his admittance to the Senate floor.

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

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle.

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

 

 

Recess

 

 

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:21 a.m.

 

10:35 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus.

 

During the recess, Senators Rogers and Gougeon introduced to the Senate Heather French, Miss America 2000, and Norbert J. Schollett, State Commander of the American Legion.

Ms. French and Mr. Schollett responded briefly.

 

During the recess, Senator Schwarz entered the Senate Chamber.

Messages from the House

 

 

House Bill No. 4305, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000 and other fiscal periods; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The House of Representatives has nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. Byl, Mead and Cherry as conferees.

The message was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 657, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16131 and 16263 (MCL 333.16131 and 333.16263), as amended by 1995 PA 126, and by adding section 16348 and part 185; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 8, line 12, after the second "A" by striking out "PRIVILEGED" and inserting "CONFIDENTIAL".

2. Amend page 8, line 13, after "COMMUNICATION." by striking out the balance of the line and inserting "A CONFIDENTIAL".

3. Amend page 9, line 10, after "MCL" by striking out "339.1946" and inserting "330.1946".

4. Amend page 10, line 10, after "Section" by striking out "2245" and inserting "45".

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

 

 

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

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, designated Senator Sikkema as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 392, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627a (MCL 257.627a), as amended by 1996 PA 574.

Substitute (S-1).

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

 

 

Resolutions

 

 

Senator Murphy offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 123.

A resolution to commemorate the birthday of Cesar E. Chavez.

Whereas, Cesar E. Chavez was born on March 31, 1927, on a small farm near Yuma, Arizona, and died on April 23, 1993; and

Whereas, Numerous holidays, schools, parks, libraries, and other structures and events have been named in honor of Cesar Chavez, internationally and in California, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Oklahoma, Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, Colorado, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Texas, and Hawaii, with many more planned; and

Whereas, Cesar Chavez was a recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Peace Prize during his lifetime. He was also posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Clinton on August 8, 1994; and

Whereas, The grandson of a Mexican immigrant and settler, Cesar Chavez grew up working with migrant farm workers, harvesting grapes, melons, beans, and other staple crops at low wages and for long hours. During this time, he developed a strong work ethic and respect for the farm workers his father called "the children of God"; and

Whereas, At the age of 18, Cesar Chavez entered the United States Navy and served his country with distinction for two years; and

Whereas, As early as 1949, Cesar Chavez committed himself to organizing farm workers to campaign for safe and fair working conditions, reasonable wages, decent housing, and outlawing child labor; and

Whereas, In 1962, Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association, predecessor of the United Farm Workers of America. This association brought hope to farm workers that they might one day realize the basic protections and workers' rights that all Americans aspire toward. His legacy also includes healthy working conditions that yield uncontaminated food for America's tables and the enforcement of employer sanctions for those who hire illegal immigrants; and

Whereas, Cesar Chavez was an advocate for nonviolence at a time when violence penetrated every level of our society. Through his commitment to nonviolence, he brought dignity and respect to the farm workers who organized themselves. He became an inspiration and a resource to others engaged in human rights struggles in America and throughout the world; and

Whereas, Through migrant schools, Cesar Chavez and his family dedicated themselves to the education of farm workers' children, many of whom have graduated and worked as teachers, doctors, nurses, and in other professional occupations; and

Whereas, Cesar Chavez's influence extends far beyond agriculture and provides a vision for those working to improve human rights through his example of organizing voter registration drives in urban and farm areas, initiating complaints against mistreatment by police and welfare officials, and empowering everyday workers to seek advancement in education and politics; and

Whereas, Cesar Chavez lived alongside his campesino brothers and sisters in humble surroundings. Upon his passing, he was laid to rest where he lived and worked for 23 years on the grounds of the headquarters of the United Farm Workers of America, known as Nuestra Senora de La Paz (Our Lady of Peace), located in the Tehachapi Mountains in Keene, California; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the birthday of Cesar E. Chavez be commemorated in honor of his tireless commitment to improve the plight of farm workers and the poor throughout the United States and his heroic efforts to work nonviolently for justice; and be it further

Resolved, That this legislative body support the establishment of a federal holiday to encourage all Americans to commit themselves to working for justice through nonviolence in their communities and remind everyone of the work of the people who put food on the tables of America; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the family of Cesar E. Chavez as evidence of our respect and gratitude for his outstanding contributions.

Pursuant to rule 3.204, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Senator DeBeaussaert was named co-sponsor of the resolution.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

 

 

Senator Miller stated that had he been present when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted "yea":

Senate Bill No. 658

Senate Bill No. 766

 

 

Senators Miller and Hart asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Miller's statement is as follows:

Mr. President, I was absent because I was in my district. It was a very special reason, and I felt I deserved to be there with all the hundreds of students, volunteers, teachers, and staff. I had two schools Thursday that celebrated the awarding of the Blue Ribbon Awards from the state of Michigan. You know that we work so hard in this body and in this Capitol to provide the best education for our leaders of the future that I felt that it was my obligation to be at Center Line High School with the 760 students and their great superintendent, the school board members, and all the teachers, custodians, and staff. We have close to 600 high schools across the state of Michigan, and Center Line High School was one of nine high schools across the entire state that was awarded this Blue Ribbon Award, which demonstrates the determination, the excellence, and the focus of the entire staff and the entire community of Center Line to make Center Line High School one of the best high schools in the entire state. So I was there Thursday morning with a great, great group of young people and parents.

Then Thursday afternoon, Mr. President, I was at another school in my district that happens to be a high school that my children attended, and I have one there presently. And they also--a school by the name of Cousino High School that came into adoption back in 1962--have a great, great school. I've always known that because my children--three of them--graduated from that high school, and I have one there now, like I said. I always knew that it was a great school, but I am glad to see that the Blue Ribbon Committee in Michigan found out that it was an excellent school. And again, I was there with the great Dr. Clor, who is the superintendent, and the principal, Joe Sayers, and his great staff. All of the students in the entire school, Mr President, were watching on close-circuit TV because they could not fit in the cafeteria for this great award. It shows the hard work and determination. The young people of Cousino High School were so excited to receive this award, and I was so happy that I was able to be present.

I regretted that I was not here to vote on those two important pieces of school legislation, but I wanted the record to show where I was, not out with a flu-like illness. I was there celebrating the great awards that my two high schools received. Out of nine schools across the entire state of Michigan, two high schools were from my district, one from my city that I reside in and the other one a neighboring city. I just hope that the people in Center Line and the people in Warren are so proud of the young people to show that public education is working and it's doing great. It's Cousino High School and Center Line High School.

 

Senator Hart's statement is as follows:

Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation that will target people who are using a cellular phone and causing accidents or causing accidents to themselves. Drive along any freeway, and you'll see people talking on the cell phones while driving. They are literally accidents waiting to happen. Under Hart's bill, having one hand on the steering wheel and the other holding a cellular phone would be considered operating a vehicle in a careless and negligent manner. People would only be able to enforce this if they detained a motorist for another reason or an accident the cell phone talker would have allegedly caused. Many people realize the dangers of conducting business over the phone while driving. There are already any number of things that can happen that cause an accident, and we don't need to increase the odds by letting people divide their attention between the road and their conversation. My bill will stop people from using their phone while they're driving and make our roads and freeways a lot safer.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senator Stille introduced

Senate Bill No. 1005, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 376 (MCL 380.376), as added by 1999 PA 10, and by adding part 4A and section 1206.

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

 

 

Senators Hammerstrom, Johnson, Goschka and Rogers introduced

Senate Bill No. 1006, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 204a and 210 (MCL 330.1204a and 330.1210), section 204a as added and section 210 as amended by 1995 PA 290.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Rogers, Hammerstrom, Johnson and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 1007, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, entitled "Urban cooperation act of 1967," by amending section 2 (MCL 124.502), as amended by 1995 PA 108.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Johnson and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 1008, entitled

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

Senators Johnson, Hammerstrom and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 1009, entitled

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Goschka, Hammerstrom and Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 1010, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 35, entitled "An act to authorize intergovernmental contracts between municipal corporations; to authorize any municipal corporation to contract with any person or any municipal corporation to furnish any lawful municipal service to property outside the corporate limits of the first municipal corporation for a consideration; to prescribe certain penalties; to authorize contracts between municipal corporations and with certain nonprofit public transportation corporations to form group self-insurance pools; and to prescribe conditions for the performance of those contracts," by amending section 1 (MCL 124.1), as amended by 1996 PA 289.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Senators North, Young, Hart and Bullard introduced

Senate Bill No. 1011, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 1998 PA 103.

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

 

 

Senator Dunaskiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1012, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by amending the title and by adding section 230a.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4769, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 1998 PA 384.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5067, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 214 (MCL 330.1214).

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 936, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 455, entitled "The library privacy act," by amending section 6 (MCL 397.606), as added by 1999 PA 37.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

William Van Regenmorter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, McCotter, Bullard, Schuette, Peters and Dingell

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Judiciary submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 9, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Van Regenmorter (C), McCotter, Bullard, Schuette, Peters and Dingell

Excused: Senator V. Smith

 

 

The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 938, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending sections 111a and 111b (MCL 400.111a and 400.111b), section 111a as amended by 1986 PA 227 and section 111b as amended by 1994 PA 74, and by adding section 111i.

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

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Beverly S. Hammerstrom

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon, Jaye, Johnson, Goschka, Hart and Vaughn

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 9, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Hammerstrom (C), Gougeon, Jaye, Johnson, Goschka, Hart and Vaughn

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 4026, 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.

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

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema and V. Smith

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Government Operations submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 10, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McCotter (C), Hammerstrom, Sikkema and V. Smith

Excused: Senator Miller

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Technology and Energy submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 9, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Dunaskiss (C), Sikkema, Schuette, Rogers, Byrum, Leland and Dingell

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on Higher Education submits the following:

Meeting held on Friday, February 11, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., Room 201 Welch Hall, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti

Present: Senators Schwarz (C) and A. Smith

Excused: Senators McManus, Hoffman and Koivisto

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Capital Outlay Joint Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 17, at 8:45 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-6960).

 

Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, February 23, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-6960).

 

Community Health Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-1777).

 

Education Committee - Wednesday, February 16, at 3:00 p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building (3-7350).

 

Education Committee, Joint Senate and House - Wednesday, February 23, at 12:00 p.m., Room 519, House Office Building (3-7350).

 

Education Department Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, February 22, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-1635).

 

Families, Mental Health and Human Services Committee - Wednesday, February 16, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (3-3543).

 

Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Fridays, February 18, at 10:00 a.m., Ferris State University, Kendall College Campus, 111 N. Division Avenue, Grand Rapids; February 25, at 10:00 a.m., University of Michigan-Dearborn, Henry Ford Estate, Dearborn; March 3, at 10:00 a.m., Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield; and March 8, at 1:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-3447).

 

Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees - Thursday, February 24, at 3:00 p.m., House Conference Room, Room H-65, Ground Floor, Capitol Building (3-0575).

 

Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee - Friday, February 25, at 1:30 p.m., Muskegon Community College, Higher Education Center - Lecture Hall 1100, 221 S. Quarterline Road, Muskegon; Monday, March 6, at 6:00 p.m., Saginaw Valley State University, Curtis Hall - Seminar D, 2250 Pierce Road, University Center; Thursday, March 23, at 6:00 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College, Oleson Center - Rooms 1 and 2, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City; Thursday, April 6, at 6:00 p.m., Lake Superior State University, Cisler Student and Conference Center - Ontario-Michigan Room, 650 Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie; and Monday, April 10, at 6:00 p.m., Monroe City Hall, Council Chamber, 120 E. First Street, Monroe (3-0797).

 

Technology and Energy Committee - Wednesday, February 23, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-2417).

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:56 a.m.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 16, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.