No. 40
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 3, 2000.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator John J.H. Schwarz.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
| Bennett--present | Hammerstrom--present | Rogers--present |
| Bullard--present | Hart--present | Schuette--excused |
| Byrum--present | Hoffman--present | Schwarz--present |
| Cherry--present | Jaye--present | Shugars--present |
| DeBeaussaert--present | Johnson--present | Sikkema--present |
| DeGrow--present | Koivisto--present | A. Smith--present |
| Dingell--present | Leland--present | V. Smith--excused |
| Dunaskiss--present | McCotter--present | Steil--present |
| Emerson--present | McManus--present | Stille--present |
| Emmons--present | Miller--present | Van Regenmorter--present |
| Gast--present | Murphy--present | Vaughn--present |
| Goschka--present | North--present | Young--present |
| Gougeon--present | Peters--present |
Senator Walter H. North of the 37th District offered the following invocation:
Dear God, we give thanks for this gorgeous day in our great state. We give thanks for the opportunity to serve the residents of our respective districts. In search of solutions to problems that face all of our citizens, please grant us the wisdom, the compassion, and the courage to find solutions that are fair and equitable to all. The preceding we ask in Thy name. Amen.
Motions and Communications
The following communication was received:
Emergency Telephone Service Committee
April 28, 2000
In compliance with P.A. 78 of 1999, we are pleased to provide this first annual report of the commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) wireless E9-1-1 surcharge conducted by the Emergency Telephone Service Committee (ETSC).
Since passage of P.A. 78, 79, 80, and 81 last June, the members of the ETSC have been working to build the foundation for implementing wireless enhanced 9-1-1 service in Michigan. Subcommittees on Policy, Wireless Implementation, CMRS, and Training have been established to provide guidance to the Committee, the public safety community, and the wireless industry throughout this process.
The ETSC will continue to work closely with the public safety community and the wireless industry to bring this critical service to the citizens of Michigan as efficiently as possible.
Sincerely,
Stephen D. Madden, Lt. Colonel
Chair, Emergency Telephone Service Committee and Deputy Director, Michigan State Police
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 Tuesday, May 2:
House Bill Nos. 4664 4891 5237 5252
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Tuesday, May 2, of:
Senate Bill Nos. 1221 1222
Senator Rogers moved that Senator Schuette be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cherry moved that Senators Emerson, Miller, Murphy and A. Smith be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cherry moved that Senator V. Smith be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator V. Smith is attending a funeral.
Senators Emerson, Murphy, Miller and A. Smith entered the Senate Chamber.
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received on May 2, 2000, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2000 - 7
Michigan Council on Technical Excellence
Council for Career Preparation Standards
Department of Career Development
Whereas, it is necessary in the interests of efficient administration and effectiveness of government to effect changes in the organization of the Executive Branch of government; and
Whereas, the global marketplace is more competitive than ever; and
Whereas, to compete nationally and internationally and to maintain and enhance our standard of living, Michigan must have better prepared citizens than our competitors; and
Whereas, a state with a high skilled workforce will have a better chance to experience economic growth, opportunity, and prosperity; and
Whereas, Michigan faces a critical shortage of skilled workers in the high-demand, high-wage occupations necessary to sustain and expand our economy; and
Whereas, a world class education system, and in particular, a world class technical education, that helps to retain and attract skilled workers requires the involvement of business and industry to drive skill standards and the establishment of a credentialing system to ensure that standards are met; and
Whereas, the Council for Career Preparation Standards, which Executive Order 1997-15 created, is currently housed in the Department of Career Development; and
Whereas, most of the functions, duties and responsibilities assigned to the Council for Career Preparation Standards are currently being handled by other state departments.
Now, Therefore, I, John Engler, Governor of the state of Michigan, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Constitution of the state of Michigan of 1963 and the laws of the state of Michigan, do hereby order the following:
1. The Michigan Council on Technical Excellence (Council) is hereby established within the Department of Career Development on the following terms and conditions:
a. The Council shall consist of nine (9) members as follows:
* The Chairperson of the Council shall be the Lieutenant Governor or his or her designee. One member shall include the Director of the Michigan Department of Career Development or his or her designee; and
* Seven members, appointed by the Governor, representing business, labor and education.
b. With the exception of the Lieutenant Governor or his or her designee, and the Director of the Michigan Department of Career Development or his or her designee, each member shall serve for a term of three years, except that of the members first appointed, four shall be appointed for a term of two years, and three shall be appointed for a term of three years.
c. The Council is charged with the following responsibilities:
* Work with voluntary partnerships formed from business, labor and education to identify the common knowledge and technical skills required to be a successful worker in major occupational areas within broad industry sectors. These skills will provide the basis for portable credentials which will indicate that secondary, post-secondary and adult learners have achieved specific competencies and can apply those competencies to particular industries and occupations.
* Establish the Michigan Technical Excellence Program to certify existing and emerging secondary and post-secondary technical education programs for consistent quality throughout the state. Private technical training programs may also seek certification.
* Recommend a system to award the Great Lakes Technical Certificate to individuals upon completion of approved programs.
* Involve the Michigan Virtual University to support the Michigan Technical Excellence Program and Great Lakes Technical Certificate.
* Work with the Council of Great Lakes Governors to establish portable credentials across the region as well as a skill standards database to improve information access and dissemination.
* Establish a working relationship with the National Skills Standards Board in developing strategies consistent with the responsibilities of the Council.
2. All state departments, agencies, boards, commissions, or officers of the state shall cooperate and provide any necessary assistance required by the Council, or any member or representative thereof, in the performance of its duties. This shall include free access to any books, records or documents in the custody of the department, agency, board, commission, or officer that is within the scope of the inquiry, study or review of the Council.
3. Members of the Council shall not receive compensation, but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses for the performance of Council functions, based on relevant procedures of the Departments of Management and Budget and Civil Service rules and regulations.
4. The Council may promulgate bylaws, consistent with law and with this Executive Order, to govern its organization and procedure.
5. A majority of the serving members of the Council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting, notwithstanding the existence of one (1) or more vacancies. Voting upon actions taken shall be conducted by a majority vote of the members present in person at a meeting or present by use of amplified telephonic equipment. The Council shall meet at the call of the chair and as may be provided in the bylaws of the Council. Meetings of the Council may be held anywhere within the state of Michigan.
6. All executive branch departments and agencies shall cooperate with the Council in the performance of its responsibilities. Departments and agencies shall make every effort to provide the Council with key staff and other means of support to assist in the performance of its duties.
7. The chair of the Council may hire or retain such contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants and agents as the chair may deem advisable and necessary, in accordance with relevant procedures, statutes, rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Management and Budget, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers of and performance of the duties of the Council and the chair.
8. The Council may accept grants of funds and donations of funds, property, labor or other things of value from any department or office of the state of Michigan and the United States and from any other public or private office or person for the purpose of furthering the Council's purposes.
9. Executive Order 1997-15 is rescinded and the Council For Career Preparation Standards is abolished.
10. The invalidity of any portion of this Executive Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder thereof.
The provisions of this Executive Order shall become effective upon filing.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of Michigan this 2nd day of May, in the Year of our Lord, Two Thousand.
John Engler
Governor
By the Governor:
Candice S. Miller
Secretary of State
The Executive Order was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
May 2, 2000
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments to office:
Board of Architects
Ms. Lori Ellen Beyer, 2230 Rivenoak Court, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, as a member representing the Board of Land Surveyors, succeeding Mr. Norman C. Caldwell of Owosso, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on March 31, 2001.
Mr. Kenneth Norman Czapski, 310 E. Hewitt, Marquette, Michigan 49855, county of Marquette, as a member representing architects, succeeding Mr. Norman L. Hamann of Kalamazoo, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on March 31, 2004.
Sincerely,
John Engler
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Messages from the House
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to consideration of 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.
(For text of amendments, see Senate Journal No. 39, p. 639.)
The question being on concurring in the amendments made to the bill by the House,
The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 246 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
| Bullard | Gast | Leland | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McCotter | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | McManus | Smith, A. |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Miller | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | Murphy | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | North | Van Regenmorter |
| Dunaskiss | Jaye | Peters | Vaughn |
| Emerson | Johnson | Rogers | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Schuette Smith, V.
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senators Gougeon and Hoffman asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Gougeon's statement is as follows:
I am delighted today to be able to express my appreciation to an intern in my office who is leaving my office today for all the good work that she has done. She is Hillary Goedert. She is a senior at Michigan State University. She will be graduating this summer with a degree in communications with a concentration on mass media. I want this body to know what a valuable asset she's been to my office, faithfully performing all the duties asked of her. I want all of you to know how much we'll miss her in the office and wish her continued success in her future endeavors.
We have a tribute that we were going to present to Hillary today, but it's in the frame shop, so we're going to pretend to present it to her here, and then we'll give it to her later on this afternoon.
Senator Hoffman's statement is as follows:
Yesterday in my office Becki Hutcherson took the day off so that she could go home and gave birth to a 7-pound, 2-ounce, 19 1/2-inch baby girl named Chloe. The mother and daughter are doing fine. The husband, we understand, is on the fast road to recovery, and anybody who has any outstanding issues with Becky will have to take them up with her at home. She and her baby are home doing fine.
Senate Bill No. 956, entitled
A bill to amend 1877 PA 164, entitled "An act to authorize cities, incorporated villages, and townships to establish and maintain, or contract for the use of, free public libraries and reading rooms; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 2 (MCL 397.202).
Substitute (H-2).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 247 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
| Bullard | Gast | Leland | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McCotter | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | McManus | Smith, A. |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Miller | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | Murphy | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | North | Van Regenmorter |
| Dunaskiss | Jaye | Peters | Vaughn |
| Emerson | Johnson | Rogers | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Schuette Smith, V.
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1058, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 269, entitled "An act to revise the laws relating to Michigan state university; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the board of trustees of Michigan state university," by repealing section 13 (MCL 390.113).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1059, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 269, entitled "An act to revise the laws relating to Michigan state university; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the board of trustees of Michigan state university," by repealing section 14 (MCL 390.114).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1060, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 269, entitled "An act to revise the laws relating to Michigan state university; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the board of trustees of Michigan state university," by repealing section 15 (MCL 390.115).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 599, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan education savings program; to provide for education savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax credits or deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
The above bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Peters offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 13, line 9, after "accounts." by inserting "The information reported pursuant to this subdivision is not subject to the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Rogers moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
May 3, 2000
Pursuant to Senate Rule 1.105, I hereby appoint the following members to conference committee on House Bill 5058:
Senator McCotter
Senator Hammerstrom
Senator Miller
May 3, 2000
Pursuant to Senate Rule 1.105, I hereby appoint the following members to conference committees on Senate Bill 269, House Bill 4400, House Bill 5443 and House Bill 5444:
Senator Schuette
Senator Emmons
Senator Peters
Sincerely,
Dan L. DeGrow
Senate Majority Leader
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
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.
10:24 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 599, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan education savings program; to provide for education savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax credits or deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
(This bill was read a third time earlier today, amendment offered and consideration postponed. See p. 664.)
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Peters,
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Peters offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 5, line 7, after "charges" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "against individual accounts which shall not exceed 1% of the average daily net assets of the account.".
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Emerson requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 248 Yeas--15
| Byrum | Emerson | Leland | Smith, A. |
| Cherry | Hart | Miller | Vaughn |
| DeBeaussaert | Jaye | Murphy | Young |
| Dingell | Koivisto | Peters |
Nays--21
| Bennett | Goschka | McCotter | Shugars |
| Bullard | Gougeon | McManus | Sikkema |
| DeGrow | Hammerstrom | North | Steil |
| Dunaskiss | Hoffman | Rogers | Stille |
| Emmons | Johnson | Schwarz | Van Regenmorter |
Gast
Excused--2
Schuette Smith, V.
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
Senator Peters offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 5, line 7, after "charges" by striking out the balance of the sentence through "program" on line 8 and inserting "against individual accounts which shall not exceed 1% of the average daily net assets of the account".
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 249 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
| Bullard | Gast | Leland | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McCotter | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | McManus | Smith, A. |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Miller | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | Murphy | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | North | Van Regenmorter |
| Dunaskiss | Jaye | Peters | Vaughn |
| Emerson | Johnson | Rogers | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Schuette Smith, V.
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Shugars, Hammerstrom, Jaye, Goschka, Hoffman, Johnson, Gougeon, Sikkema, Bennett, Steil, Stille, Van Regenmorter, Bullard, Dunaskiss, Emmons, McCotter, North, McManus, Koivisto, Leland, Byrum, A. Smith, Peters, Vaughn, DeBeaussaert, Young, Hart, Murphy and Miller moved that they be named co-sponsor of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 599
The motion prevailed.
Senator A. Smith asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator A. Smith's statement is as follows:
It was very gracious of the sponsor of the bill to throw the public a bone when we adopted the FOIA amendment that gave them certainty of protection against telemarketers and against individuals who would use access to an account information in the savings account. But I think we have been irresponsible in not adopting a couple of the other amendments that have been put forward on this bill, one of which creates a huge loophole for people who have the resources to contribute a gross number of dollars to a savings account plan within the 60 days before the savings account would be used for tuition and avoid taxes. This is a loophole that could have been closed.
The third amendment that was not adopted that would have strengthened this bill is the one that protected small investors, the very ones whom we ought to be highly concerned about--people making $40,000 and under or $50,000 and under--the very individuals who the co-director of the New York account, Nick Smirensky, and the treasurer, Tim Berry of Indiana, pointed out are not accessing the savings accounts because they don't believe they have the dollars to put in. These small investors would be further disadvantaged by a fee of 1 percent across the board. Their small contribution would be hit disproportionately to those contributions if they were only assessed a 1 percent fee on their participation in the fund.
So without strengthening the bill, it still offers taxpayers who are able to take advantage of a savings account plan in the state of Michigan an opportunity to save for higher education. I think that has great value, and I will support the legislation, but I hope that the House has a bit more open-minded approach and takes a look at those amendments that were offered that would have given this bill greater strength for the general public.
Again, this bill benefits the middle-income and upper-middle-income and higher-income people in the state of Michigan who can afford and believe they can afford to put money into a savings account for higher education. As the co-director in New York stated, we are not meeting our target--those with incomes of $50,000 and less. I think the state needs to do something that makes it possible for middle-income and lower-income families to go to higher education as well.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 600, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1999 PA 181.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Rogers moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Rogers moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, designated Senator Leland as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 1191, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 330, entitled "State real estate transfer tax act," by amending section 6 (MCL 207.526), as amended by 1994 PA 255.
House Bill No. 5044, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 711.1), as amended by 1996 PA 495, and by adding section 3 to chapter XI.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 453, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 44 (MCL 211.44), as amended by 1996 PA 57.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendment, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4684, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2162 (MCL 600.2162), as amended by 1994 PA 67.
The following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 4, line 8, by striking out all of enacting section 1.
The Senate agreed to the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 388, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40113 (MCL 324.40113), as added by 1995 PA 57.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Hammerstrom, Van Regenmorter, Bullard, McCotter, Shugars, Rogers and Jaye introduced
Senate Bill No. 1237, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4aa.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Hammerstrom, Shugars, Rogers and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1238, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled "Michigan limited liability company act," by amending section 904 (MCL 450.4904), as amended by 1997 PA 123.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.
Senators Shugars, Hammerstrom, Rogers and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1239, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 728 (MCL 339.728), as added by 1997 PA 10.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.
Senators McCotter, Rogers, Shugars and Hammerstrom introduced
Senate Bill No. 1240, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 192, entitled "Professional service corporation act," by amending section 4 (MCL 450.224), as amended by 1998 PA 10.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.
Senators Schuette, Rogers, Shugars, Hammerstrom and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1241, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled "Michigan limited liability company act," by amending sections 102 and 902 (MCL 450.4102 and 450.4902), as amended by 1997 PA 52.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.
Senators Gast and Hoffman introduced
Senate Bill No. 1242, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," by amending sections 14 and 42 (MCL 38.1614 and 38.1642), as amended by 1989 PA 191.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 4664, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 10.
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 Finance.
House Bill No. 4891, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 17 (MCL 205.67), as amended by 1995 PA 254.
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 Finance.
House Bill No. 5237, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 148, entitled "Self-service storage facility act," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 570.523, 570.524, and 570.525).
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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5252, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20155 (MCL 333.20155), as amended by 1996 PA 267.
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 Health Policy.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 1200, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 514.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Bill Schuette
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Schuette, McCotter, Jaye and Peters
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs submits the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at 1:15 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Schuette (C), McCotter, Jaye and Peters
Excused: Senator Leland
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 308, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4h.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Hammerstrom, Peters and Dingell
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 1061, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 8d.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Hammerstrom, 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 Finance submits the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Emmons (C), Bullard, Hammerstrom, Peters and Dingell
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submits the following:
Meeting held on Monday, May 1, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., Grand Rapids City Council Chambers, Grand Rapids
Present: Senator Sikkema (C)
Excused: Senators Dunaskiss, Gast, Peters and Young
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Agriculture - Wednesday, May 10, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1725)
Consumer and Industry Services - Thursday, May 11, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-7350)
Environmental Quality - Thursday, May 4, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-7350)
Family Independence Agency - Tuesday, May 9, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1760)
General Government - Tuesday, May 9, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; and Wednesday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-3447)
Judiciary - Wednesday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2413)
Natural Resources - Tuesday, May 9, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (CANCELED); and Wednesday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 404, Capitol Building (373-1725)
State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesday, May 9, 1:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2426)
Transportation - Thursday, May 11, 8:30 a.m., and Tuesday, May 16, 11:30 a.m. or later immediately following session, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2426)
Families, Mental Health and Human Services - Fridays, May 12, 9:00 a.m., Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo and 1:30 p.m., Eberhard Center, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids; May 19, 9:00 a.m., Morris Lawrence Building Auditorium, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor; and Wednesday, May 24, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower (373-3543)
Transportation and Tourism - Tuesday, May 9, 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1758)
Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:17 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate.