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No. 46

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 17, 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--excused Hammerstrom--present Rogers--present

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

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--excused

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

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

Gougeon--present Peters--present

Senator Dale L. Shugars of the 21st District offered the following invocation:

O Heavenly Father, You are awesome. We appreciate everything You've done. You are so knowledgeable. You know everything in the past. You know everything in the present. You know everything in the future. You have given us our lives. You have given us animals. You've given us birds. You've given us water. You've given us food. You've given us everything! And for that we truly appreciate it. We are so blessed.

It is difficult as an individual, as a human being, to understand God. You are so awesome. The mystery of God's will is so awesome. We want to thank You for everything. We want to thank You for Democrats. We want to thank You for Republicans. We want to thank You for everyone. Our prayers are today with Nathan and his family as he's having the fight of his life. Our prayers are also with Jerry Vander Roest, the State Representative who got married yesterday, and with his wife Deb.

We want to ask for wisdom as we deliberate on the issues of the citizens of Michigan. We want to ask You for guidance and that we do the right thing as You want us to do. In Your name. Amen.

Senators Leland, Cherry, DeGrow, Jaye, Sikkema, Gast and McManus entered the Senate Chamber.

Motions and Communications

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, May 16:

House Bill No. 4779

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Tuesday, May 16, of:

Senate Bill Nos. 1271 1272 1273

Messages from the House

The House of Representatives returned, in accordance with the request of the Senate

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.

Senator Rogers moved that rule 3.311 be suspended to permit reconsideration of the vote by which the Senate concurred in the House amendments as amended.

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

Senator Rogers moved to reconsider the vote by which the Senate concurred in the House amendments as amended.

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

Senator Rogers moved that rule 3.311 be suspended to permit reconsideration of the vote by which the amendment to the House amendments offered by Senator Hammerstrom was adopted.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Rogers moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment to the House amendments offered by Senator Hammerstrom was adopted.

The motion prevailed.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment to the amendments,

Senator Hammerstrom withdrew the amendment.

The question being on concurring in the amendments made to the bill by the House,

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills:

House Bill No. 5582

House Bill No. 5592

House Bill No. 5593

House Bill No. 5595

House Bill No. 5596

House Bill No. 5597

House Bill No. 5598

House Bill No. 5600

House Bill No. 5601

House Bill No. 5602

House Bill No. 5603

House Bill No. 5604

House Bill No. 5620

House Bill No. 5626

House Bill No. 5631

House Bill No. 5633

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

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 North 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 with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 937, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law therein on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to provide for a restructuring of rates for certain utilities; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect of this act; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal all acts contrary to this act," (MCL 460.1 to 460.8) by amending the title, as amended by 1989 PA 2, and by adding sections 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10i, 10j, 10k, 10l, 10m, 10n, 10o, 10p, 10q, 10r, 10s, 10t, 10u, 10v, 10w, 10x, 10y, and 10z.

Substitute (S-4).

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

1. Amend page 3, line 5, after "STATE." by inserting "THE COMMISSION ALSO SHALL REQUIRE ALTERNATIVE ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS TO AGREE THAT THEY WILL COLLECT AND REMIT TO LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT ALL APPLICABLE USE TAXES.".

2. Amend page 3, line 18, after "SHALL" by inserting "ALSO".

3. Amend page 8, line 9, after "RATES" by inserting "FOR EACH ELECTRIC UTILITY WITH 1,000,000 OR MORE RETAIL CUSTOMERS".

4. Amend page 8, line 12, after "RATES" by inserting "OF AN ELECTRIC UTILITY WITH 1,000,000 OR MORE RETAIL CUSTOMERS".

5. Amend page 14, following line 15, by inserting:

"SEC. 10AA. NOTHING IN THIS ACT IMPAIRS THE CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES OR CUSTOMERS UNDER AN EXISTING CONTRACT THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION UNDER SECTION 11 OF 1909 PA 300, MCL 462.11.".

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

Senator Rogers moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow the Conference Committees on Senate Bill No. 269 and House Bill Nos. 4400, 5443, and 5444 to meet during Senate session.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed at the head of the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 940

Senate Bill No. 941

Senate Bill No. 1253

Senate Bill No. 1260

Senate Bill No. 1263

Senate Bill No. 1256

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

General Orders

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

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

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, having resumed the Chair, the Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 940, 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 3 (MCL 124.3).

Substitute (S-1).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 941, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," by amending section 4f (MCL 117.4f).

Substitute (S-1).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 1253, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law therein on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to provide for a restructuring of rates for certain utilities; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect of this act; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal all acts contrary to this act," (MCL 460.1 to 460.8) by adding sections 10h, 10i, 10j, 10k, 10l, 10m, 10n, and 10o.

Substitute (S-2).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 1260, entitled

Substitute (S-1).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 1263, entitled

Substitute (S-2).

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

1. Amend page 5, line 4, after "AN" by inserting "ALTERNATIVE".

2. Amend page 5, line 22, after "(3)" by striking out the balance of the line and inserting "ONLY INVESTOR-OWNED, COOPERATIVE, OR MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES SHALL".

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

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

Senate Bill No. 1256, entitled

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.

Recess

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate recess until 11:45 a.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:06 a.m.

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.

Recess

Senator McCotter moved that the Senate recess until 12:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:48 a.m.

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.

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 North as Chairperson.

Senate Bill No. 1224, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16181 (MCL 333.16181), as amended by 1993 PA 80.

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.

Senate Bill No. 943, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1310a and 1311a (MCL 380.1310a and 380.1311a), section 1310a as added by 1999 PA 102 and section 1311a as added by 1999 PA 104.

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. 988, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 1999 PA 116.

Substitute (S-1).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 989, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 1998 PA 366.

Substitute (S-1).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 1197, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 118, entitled "An act to regulate motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, and their representatives; to regulate dealings between manufacturers and distributors or wholesalers and their dealers; to regulate dealings between manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, and consumers; to prohibit unfair practices; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 4 and 14 (MCL 445.1564 and 445.1574), section 14 as amended by 1998 PA 456.

Substitute (S-2).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 944, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1310 (MCL 380.1310), as added by 1999 PA 102.

Substitute (S-1).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 945, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 163, entitled "L.E.I.N. policy council act of 1974," by amending section 4 (MCL 28.214), as amended by 1998 PA 459.

Substitute (S-1).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 1251, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 7, and 10 (MCL 125.2683, 125.2684, 125.2686, 125.2687, and 125.2690), section 3 as amended by 1999 PA 98 and sections 4, 6, and 10 as amended by 1999 PA 139, and by adding section 8c.

Substitute (S-1).

The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 13, following line 13, by inserting:

"SEC. 12A. THIS STATE SHALL REIMBURSE EACH LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN WHICH A RENAISSANCE ZONE FOR AN AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING FACILITY IS DESIGNATED UNDER SECTION 8C FOR ALL TAX REVENUE LOST AS A RESULT OF THE EXEMPTION OF PROPERTY UNDER THIS ACT FOR THE 5-YEAR PERIOD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED THIS SECTION IF THE AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING FACILITY MEETS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

(A) THE AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING FACILITY IS A CO-OP.

(B) THE AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING FACILITY WAS IN OPERATION ON MARCH 7, 2000.

(C) THE AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING FACILITY HAS RECEIVED AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE UNDER 1974 PA 198, MCL 207.551 TO 207.572, FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN WHICH THE AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING FACILITY IS LOCATED.".

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

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

Senate Bill No. 859, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 667a.

Substitute (S-2).

The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 2, line 8, after "ONLY" by inserting "IT SHALL BE AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO A CHARGE OF VIOLATING SECTION 667 THAT THE MECHANICAL WARNING DEVICES AT THE CROSSING WERE MALFUNCTIONING".

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

Resolutions

House Concurrent Resolution No. 91.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University relative to the Saginaw Valley State University Classroom Facility.

Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University (the "Educational Institution"), the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the Educational Institution may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the "Authority"); and

Whereas, The site for the Saginaw Valley State University Classroom Facility (the "Facility") is currently owned by the Educational Institution; and

Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State of Michigan (the "State") may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the Educational Institution pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, A lease among the Authority, the State, and the Educational Institution has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State and the Educational Institution (the "Lease"); and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Saginaw Valley State University Classroom Facility shall not exceed $25,000,000 (the Authority share is $18,749,900, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $100, and the Educational Institution share is $6,250,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $18,749,900, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the Authority acquiring the Facility and leasing it to the State and the Educational Institution and hereby determines that the leasing of the Facility from the Authority is for a public purpose as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $1,800,000 and $3,200,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That the Lease is hereby approved by this concurrent resolution, and the Governor and the Secretary of State are authorized and directed to execute the Lease for and on behalf of the State; and be it further

Resolved, That, by hereby approving the Lease among the State, the Educational Institution, and the Authority, the Legislature agrees to appropriate annually sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the Lease; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the Board of Trustees of the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 92.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and North Central Michigan College relative to the North Central Michigan College Multipurpose Educational Facility and General Campus Renovations.

Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the Board of Trustees of North Central Michigan College (the "Educational Institution"), the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the Educational Institution may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the "Authority"); and

Whereas, The site for the North Central Michigan College Multipurpose Educational Facility and General Campus Renovations (the "Facility") is currently owned by the Educational Institution; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the Educational Institution pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the North Central Michigan College Multipurpose Educational Facility and General Campus Renovations shall not exceed $11,474,500 (the Authority share is $3,967,400, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $100, and the Educational Institution share is $7,507,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $3,967,400, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $390,000 and $680,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the Board of Trustees of North Central Michigan College and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 93.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Family Independence Agency W.J. Maxey Training School.

Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board, the Attorney General, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the State of Michigan (the "State") may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the "Authority"); and

Whereas, The site for the Family Independence Agency W.J. Maxey Training School (the "Facility") is currently owned by the State; and

Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the State pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, A lease between the Authority and the State has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State (the "Lease"); and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Family Independence Agency W.J. Maxey Training School shall not exceed $37,607,000, (the Authority share is $37,231,000 and the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $376,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $37,231,000, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the Authority acquiring the Facility and leasing it to the State and hereby determines that the leasing of the Facility from the Authority is for a public purpose as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $3,700,000 and $6,400,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That, by hereby approving the Lease between the State and the Authority, the Legislature agrees to appropriate annually sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the Lease; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 94.

Whereas, The site for the Department of Agriculture Geagley Laboratory located in Ingham County (the "Facility") is currently owned by the State; and

Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the State pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, A lease between the Authority and the State has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State (the "Lease"); and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Department of Agriculture Geagley Laboratory shall not exceed $12,000,000, (the Authority share is $11,900,000 and State General Fund/General Purpose share is $100,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $11,900,000, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $1,200,000 and $2,100,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 95.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of Corrections Multilevel Correctional Facility at Ionia.

Whereas, The site of the Department of Corrections Multilevel Correctional Facility at Ionia, located in Ionia County, (the "Facility") is currently owned by the State; and

Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the State pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, A lease between the Authority and the State has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State (the "Lease"); and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Department of Corrections Multilevel Correctional Facility at Ionia shall not exceed $80,500,000, (the Authority share is $33,479,900, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $100, and the Federal Restricted Funds share is $47,020,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $33,479,900, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $3,200,000 and $5,500,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 96.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of Corrections Cooper Street Correctional Facility Additional Housing Units.

Whereas, 1998 PA 273 established the Department of Corrections Cooper Street Correctional Facility Additional Housing Units in Jackson County (the "Facility") at a Total Project Cost of $7,100,000, of which the State Building Authority (the "Authority") share was to be $5,000,000, the State General Fund/General Purpose share was to be $120,000, and the Federal Restricted Funds share was to be $1,980,000; and

Whereas, 1999 PA 265 decreased the Total Facility Cost by $1,000,000, establishing a Total Cost of $6,100,000, of which the Authority's share is $4,000,000, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $120,000, and the Federal Restricted Funds share is $1,980,000; and

Whereas, The site for the Department of Corrections Cooper Street Correctional Facility Additional Housing Units in Jackson County is currently owned by the State; and

Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the State pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, A lease between the Authority and the State has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State (the "Lease"); and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Department of Corrections Cooper Street Correctional Facility Additional Housing Units in Jackson County shall not exceed $6,100,000, (the Authority share is $4,000,000, State General Fund/General Purpose share is $120,000, and the Federal Restricted Funds share is $1,980,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $4,000,000, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $360,000 and $610,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 97.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Lake Michigan College relative to the Lake Michigan College Financial and Student Services Center.

Whereas, 1993 PA 19 established the Lake Michigan College's (the "College") South Campus Center (the "Center") at a Total Project Cost of $4,761,200, of which the State Building Authority (the "Authority") share was to be $2,380,500, the College share was to be $2,380,600, and the State General Fund/General Purpose share was to be $100; and

Whereas, 1997 PA 116 added a second component to the College's South Campus Center project by including a Financial and Student Services Center (the "Facility") at the College's Napier Campus and increased the Total Project Cost to $8,761,200, of which the Authority share is $4,380,500, the College share is $4,380,600, and the State General Fund/General Purpose share remains $100; and

Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the College, the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the College may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the "Authority"); and

Whereas, The site for the Lake Michigan College Financial and Student Services Center is currently owned by the College and the Facility is now under construction; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the College pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, A lease among the Authority, the State, and the College has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State and the College (the "Lease"); and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Project Cost for the Lake Michigan College South Campus Center, consisting of both the South Campus Center and the Financial and Student Services Center, shall not exceed $8,761,200, of which the Authority share is $4,380,500, the College share is $4,380,600 and the State General Fund/General Purpose share remains $100; and be it further

Resolved, That the Total Facility Cost for the Financial and Student Service Center shall not exceed $4,000,000 (the Authority share is $2,000,000 and the College share is $2,000,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $2,000,000, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the portion of the Total Project Cost for the College's South Campus Center component shall not exceed $4,761,200, of which the Authority share is $2,380,500, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $100, and the College share is $2,380,600; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the Authority acquiring the Facility and leasing it to the State and the College and hereby determines that the leasing of the Facility from the Authority is for a public purpose as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $180,000 and $310,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That, by hereby approving the Lease among the State, the College, and the Authority, the Legislature agrees to appropriate annually sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the Lease; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the College and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 98.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Michigan State University relative to the Michigan State University Science Building Renovations.

Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University (the "Educational Institution"), the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the Educational Institution may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the "Authority"); and

Whereas, The site for the Michigan State University Science Building Renovations (the "Facility") is currently owned by the Educational Institution; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the Educational Institution pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Michigan State University Science Building Renovations shall not exceed $93,000,000 (the Authority share is $69,749,900, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $100, and the Educational Institution share is $23,250,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $69,749,900, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $6,800,000 and $12,000,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 99.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Regents of the University of Michigan relative to the University of Michigan-Dearborn General Campus Classroom Renovations (Phase III) College of Arts, Sciences & Letters.

Whereas, 1996 PA 480 originally established the University of Michigan's (the "University") Dearborn Campus General Campus Classroom Renovations (Phase III) (the "General Campus Renovations") for the construction of the University's College of Arts, Sciences & Letters building (the "Facility") and the renovation of the University's existing University Mall (the "University Mall Facility") at a Total Project Cost of $43,400,000, of which the State Building Authority (the "Authority") share was to be $32,549,900, the University share was to be $10,850,000, and the State General Fund/General Purpose share was to be $100; and

Whereas, 1997 PA 116 added a third component to the University's General Campus Renovations project by including the construction of an Environmental Interpretive Center (the "Environmental Facility") at the University's Dearborn Campus and increased the Total Project Cost to $46,900,000, of which the Authority share is $35,174,900, the University share is $11,725,000, and the State General Fund/General Purpose share remains $100; and

Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the Regents of the University of Michigan, the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the University may be conveyed to the Authority; and

Whereas, The site for the Facility is currently owned by the University and the Facility is now under construction; and

Whereas, Section 7 of Act No. 183 of the Public Acts of 1964, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State of Michigan (the "State") may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the University pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, A lease among the Authority, the State, and the University has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State and the University (the "Lease"); and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the University's General Campus Renovations Total Project Cost, consisting of the Facility, the Environmental Facility, and the University Mall Facility at the University's Dearborn Campus, shall not exceed $46,900,000, of which the Authority share is $35,174,900, the University share is $11,725,000 and the State General Fund/General Purpose share remains $100; and be it further

Resolved, That the Total Facility Cost shall not exceed $31,900,000 (the Authority share is $23,924,900, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $100, and the University share is $7,975,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $23,924,900, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Total Project Cost of the University's Environmental Facility Project shall not exceed $4,062,000, of which the Authority share is $3,046,500 and the University share is $1,015,500; and be it further

Resolved, That the Total Project Cost of the University's University Mall Facility Project shall not exceed $10,938,000, of which the Authority share is $8,203,500 and the University share is $2,734,500; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the Authority acquiring the Facility and leasing it to the State and the University and hereby determines that the leasing of the Facility from the Authority is for a public purpose as authorized by Act No. 183 of the Public Acts of 1964, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $2,300,000 and $3,900,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That, by hereby approving the Lease among the State, the University and the Authority, the Legislature agrees to appropriate annually sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the Lease; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the University, and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 100.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Regents of the University of Michigan relative to the University of Michigan-Dearborn General Campus Classroom Renovations (Phase III) Environmental Interpretive Center.

Whereas, 1996 PA 480 originally established the University of Michigan's (the "University") Dearborn Campus General Campus Classroom Renovations (Phase III) (the "General Campus Renovations") for the construction of the University's College of Arts, Sciences & Letters building (the "CASL Facility") and the renovation of the University's existing University Mall (the "University Mall Facility") at a Total Project Cost of $43,400,000, of which the State Building Authority (the "Authority") share was to be $32,549,900, the University share was to be $10,850,000, and the State General Fund/General Purpose share was to be $100; and

Whereas, 1997 PA 116 added a third component to the University's General Campus Renovations project by including the construction of an Environmental Interpretive Center (the "Facility") at the University's Dearborn Campus and increased the Total Project Cost to $46,900,000, of which the Authority share is $35,174,900, the University share is $11,725,000, and the State General Fund/General Purpose share remains $100; and

Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the University, the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the University may be conveyed to the Authority; and

Whereas, The site for the Facility is currently owned by the University and the Facility is now under construction; and

Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State of Michigan ("State") may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the University pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, A lease among the Authority, the State, and the University has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State and the University (the "Lease"); and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the University's General Campus Renovations Total Project Cost, consisting of the Facility, the CASL Facility, and the University Mall Facility at the University's Dearborn Campus, shall not exceed $46,900,000, of which the Authority share is $35,174,900, the University share is $11,725,000, and the State General Fund/General Purpose share remains $100; and be it further

Resolved, That the Total Facility Cost shall not exceed $4,062,000 (the Authority share is $3,046,500, and the University share is $1,015,500), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $3,046,500, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Total Project Cost of the University's CASL Facility Project shall not exceed $31,900,000, of which the Authority share is $23,924,900, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $100, and the University share is $7,975,000; and be it further

Resolved, That the Total Project Cost of the University's University Mall Facility Project shall not exceed $10,938,000, of which the Authority share is $8,203,500, and the University share is $2,734,500; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $290,000 and $500,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That, by hereby approving the Lease among the State, the University, and the Authority, the Legislature agrees to appropriate annually sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the Lease; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the University, and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 101.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Regents of the University of Michigan relative to the University of Michigan-Flint Professional Studies and Classroom Building.

Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the Regents of the University of Michigan (the "Educational Institution"), the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the Educational Institution may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the "Authority"); and

Whereas, The site for the University of Michigan-Flint Professional Studies and Classroom Building (the "Facility") is owned by the Educational Institution; and

Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State of Michigan (the "State") may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the Educational Institution pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Facility Cost shall not exceed $35,623,000 (the Authority share is $25,942,100, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $100, and the Educational Institution share is $9,680,800), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $25,942,100, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $2,600,000 and $4,500,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and therefore approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the Educational Institution, and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 102.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Macomb Community College relative to the Macomb Community College University Center.

Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the Board of Trustees of Macomb Community College (the "Educational Institution"), the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the Educational Institution may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the "Authority"); and

Whereas, The site for the Macomb Community College University Center (the "Facility") is currently owned by the Educational Institution; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the Educational Institution pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Macomb Community College University Center shall not exceed $13,000,000 (the Authority share is $6,499,900, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $100, and the Educational Institution share is $6,500,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $6,499,900, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $590,000 and $1,000,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the Board of Trustees of Macomb Community College, and the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 1276, entitled

A bill to provide for the establishment of recreational authorities; to provide powers and duties of an authority; to authorize the assessment of a fee, the levy of a property tax, and the issuance of bonds and notes by an authority; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain government officials.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.

Senators Gast, Shugars, Steil, North, Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Hoffman, Stille, Johnson, McManus, Bullard, Schwarz and Vaughn introduced

Senate Bill No. 1278, entitled

A bill to create certain prescription programs relating to the elderly; to enhance access to prescription drugs to certain elderly residents of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to make appropriations; 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 Appropriations.

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 1279, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 667 (MCL 168.667).

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

Senators McManus, Stille, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Gast, Gougeon, Emmons, North and Koivisto introduced

Senate Bill No. 1280, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 36103 and 36111 (MCL 324.36103 and 324.36111), section 36103 as amended by 1996 PA 233 and section 36111 as amended by 1996 PA 567.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.

Senators Dingell, Hart, Koivisto, Peters, Leland and Byrum introduced

Senate Bill No. 1281, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending sections 2a, 8a, and 28 (MCL 125.1502a, 125.1508a, and 125.1528), sections 2a and 8a as added by 1999 PA 245 and section 28 as amended by 1996 PA 48, and by adding section 8c; 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 Human Resources, Labor, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.

Senator Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 1282, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 44, entitled "An act to provide for the release of misdemeanor prisoners by giving bond to the arresting officer in certain circumstances not inconsistent with public safety; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 1 and 2a (MCL 780.581 and 780.582a), section 1 as amended and section 2a as added by 1990 PA 308.

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

House Bill No. 4779, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12), as added by 1998 PA 317.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

Committee Reports

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 906, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor vehicle service and repair act," by amending section 4 (MCL 257.1304), as amended by 1980 PA 151.

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.

Bill Schuette

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Schuette, McCotter, Leland and Peters

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 1014, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled "Michigan limited liability company act," by amending section 207 (MCL 450.4207), as amended by 1997 PA 52.

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, Leland and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

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.

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, Leland and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

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.

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, Leland and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

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.

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, Leland and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

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 1997 PA 52.

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, Leland and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 1254, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending section 2 (MCL 207.552), as amended by 1999 PA 140.

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, Leland and Peters

Nays: Senator Jaye

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 1255, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled "The local development financing act," by amending sections 2, 4, 10, and 12 (MCL 125.2152, 125.2154, 125.2160, and 125.2162), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 92 and sections 4, 10, and 12 as amended by 1993 PA 333, and by adding section 12a.

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, Leland and Peters

Nays: Senator Jaye

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 16, 2000, at 1:10 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Schuette (C), McCotter, Jaye, Leland and Peters

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 651, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 9112 and 9121 (MCL 324.9112 and 324.9121), section 9112 as added by 1995 PA 60 and section 9121 as amended by 1996 PA 173, and by adding section 9111a.

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.

Ken Sikkema

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Dunaskiss, Peters and Young

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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 2:00 p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Sikkema (C), Dunaskiss, Peters and Young

Excused: Senator Gast

The Committee on Technology and Energy reported

Senate Bill No. 940, entitled

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.

Mat Dunaskiss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Dunaskiss, Sikkema, Schuette, Rogers, Byrum, Leland and Dingell

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Technology and Energy reported

Senate Bill No. 941, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," by amending section 4f (MCL 117.4f).

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.

Mat Dunaskiss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Dunaskiss, Sikkema, Schuette, Rogers, Byrum, Leland and Dingell

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Technology and Energy reported

Senate Bill No. 1253, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law therein on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to provide for a restructuring of rates for certain utilities; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect of this act; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal all acts contrary to this act," (MCL 460.1 to 460.8) by adding sections 10h, 10i, 10j, 10k, 10l, 10m, 10n, and 10o.

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.

Mat Dunaskiss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Dunaskiss, Sikkema, Schuette, Rogers, Byrum, Leland and Dingell

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Technology and Energy reported

Senate Bill No. 1260, entitled

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.

Mat Dunaskiss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Dunaskiss, Sikkema, Schuette, Rogers and Dingell

Nays: Senators Byrum and Leland

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

The Committee on Technology and Energy reported

Senate Bill No. 1263, entitled

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.

Mat Dunaskiss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Dunaskiss, Sikkema, Schuette, Rogers, Byrum, Leland and Dingell

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Technology and Energy reported

Senate Bill No. 1256, entitled

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.

Mat Dunaskiss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Dunaskiss, Sikkema, Schuette, Rogers, Byrum, Leland 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 Technology and Energy submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 12:15 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Goschka (C), Gougeon and Emerson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Community Health submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Gougeon (C), Schwarz, Johnson and A. Smith

Excused: Senator Emerson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Conference Committee on Senate Bill No. 269 submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 11:37 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Schuette (C), Emmons and Peters

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 4400 submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 11:40 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Schuette, Emmons and Peters

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 5443 submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 11:40 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Schuette, Emmons and Peters

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 5444 submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 11:40 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Schuette, Emmons and Peters

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Capital Outlay - Thursday, May 25, 8:45 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)

Higher Education - Thursday, May 18, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-3447)

Transportation - Thursday, May 18, 12:00 p.m. or later immediately following session, Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2426)

Families, Mental Health and Human Services - Friday, 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)

Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems - Thursday, May 18, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1725)

Government Operations - Thursday, May 18, 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-1707)

Human Resources, Labor, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs - Thursday, May 18, 12:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2417)

Hunting, Fishing and Forestry - Thursday, May 18, 2:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7670)

Local, Urban and State Affairs - Recessed until Thursday, May 18, 9:30 a.m., Elijah Myers Room, 2nd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1707)

Technology and Energy - Thursday, May 18, 10:30 a.m., Elijah Myers Room, 2nd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2417)

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:54 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 18, at 10:00 a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.

Bennett--excused	Hammerstrom--present	Rogers--present
Bullard--present	Hart--present	Schuette--present
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--excused
Gast--present	Murphy--excused	Vaughn--present
Goschka--present	North--present	Young--present