No. 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
91st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2001
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, January 25, 2001.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Adamini--present
Allen--present
Anderson--present
Basham--present
Bernero--present
Birkholz--present
Bisbee--present
Bishop--present
Bogardus--present
Bovin--present
Bradstreet--present
Brown, Bob--present
Brown, Cameron--present
Brown, Rich--present
Callahan--present
Cassis--present
Caul--present
Clark--present
Clarke--present
Daniels--present
Dennis--present
DeRossett--present
DeVuyst--present
DeWeese--present
Ehardt--present
Faunce--present
Frank--present
Garcia--present
Garza--present
George--present
Gieleghem--present
Gilbert--present
Godchaux--present
Gosselin--present
Hager--present
Hale--present
Hansen--present
Hardman--present
Hart--present
Howell--present
Jacobs--present
Jamnick--present
Jansen--present
Jelinek--present
Johnson, Rick--present
Johnson, Ruth--present
Julian--present
Kilpatrick--present
Koetje--present
Kolb--present
Kooiman--present
Kowall--present
Kuipers--present
LaSata--present
Lemmons--present
Lipsey--present
Lockwood--present
Mans--present
McConico--present
Mead--present
Meyer--present
Middaugh--present
Minore--present
Mortimer--present
Murphy--present
Neumann--present
Newell--present
O'Neil--present
Pappageorge--present
Patterson--present
Pestka--present
Phillips--present
Plakas--present
Pumford--present
Quarles--present
Raczkowski--present
Reeves--present
Richardville--present
Richner--present
Rison--present
Rivet--present
Rocca--present
Sanborn--present
Schauer--present
Schermesser--present
Scranton--present
Shackleton--present
Sheltrown--excused
Shulman--present
Spade--present
Stallworth--excused
Stamas--present
Stewart--present
Switalski--present
Tabor--present
Thomas--excused
Toy--present
Vander Roest--present
Vander Veen--present
Van Woerkom--present
Vear--present
Voorhees--present
Waters--present
Whitmer--present
Williams--present
Wojno--present
Woodward--present
Woronchak--present
Zelenko--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rev. Neil Cowling, Pastor of Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian Church in Westland, offered the following invocation:
"O God of heaven and earth, You are the ruler of all, even that tiny portion of the universe we boastfully call 'the great state of Michigan.' Be present with us as we deliberate this day and every day. Keep us conscious of our duty to promote the general welfare of the citizens we serve as representatives.
O God of peace, make us attentive to Your still small voice even though our voices may get loud or contentious. As we speak publicly of bipartisan cooperation, deliver us from the secret presumption that those on the other side of the aisle are without wisdom or knowledge. As we debate and disagree among ourselves, keep us from being disagreeable in thought, word, or deed. Let not hot heads or cold feet keep us from our obligation to serve the people with justice, kindness and compassion.
Help us, God of compassion, to serve Your people with energy, intelligence, imagination and love so that we may discern that which is right. Deliver us from the easy path of political expedience. All this we pray in the name of all that is sacred to each of us. Amen."
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Rep. Jacobs moved that Reps. Sheltrown, Stallworth and Thomas be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 1.
A concurrent resolution rejecting the determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission for 2001 and 2002.
(Rules suspended and concurrent resolution postponed for the day on January 10, see House Journal No. 1, p. 28.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Rep. Patterson demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefore, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 4 Yeas--100
| Adamini | Frank | Kuipers | Rocca |
| Allen | Garcia | LaSata | Sanborn |
| Anderson | Garza | Lemmons | Schauer |
| Basham | George | Lipsey | Schermesser |
| Bernero | Gieleghem | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Birkholz | Gilbert | Mans | Shackleton |
| Bisbee | Godchaux | Mead | Shulman |
| Bishop | Gosselin | Meyer | Spade |
| Bovin | Hager | Middaugh | Stamas |
| Bradstreet | Hale | Mortimer | Stewart |
| Brown, B. | Hardman | Murphy | Switalski |
| Brown, C. | Hart | Neumann | Tabor |
| Brown, R. | Howell | Newell | Toy |
| Callahan | Jacobs | O'Neil | Van Woerkom |
| Cassis | Jamnick | Pappageorge | Vander Roest |
| Caul | Jansen | Patterson | Vander Veen |
| Clark, I. | Jelinek | Pestka | Vear |
| Clarke, H. | Johnson, Rick | Phillips | Voorhees |
| Daniels | Johnson, Ruth | Plakas | Waters |
| Dennis | Julian | Pumford | Whitmer |
| DeRossett | Kilpatrick | Raczkowski | Williams |
| DeVuyst | Koetje | Reeves | Wojno |
| DeWeese | Kolb | Richardville | Woodward |
| Ehardt | Kooiman | Richner | Woronchak |
| Faunce | Kowall | Rivet | Zelenko |
Nays--6
Bogardus McConico Quarles Rison
Hansen Minore
In The Chair: Birkholz
Reps. Adamini, Allen, Basham, Bernero, Birkholz, Bisbee, Bishop, Bovin, Bradstreet, Bob Brown, Cameron Brown, Rich Brown, Callahan, Cassis, Caul, DeRossett, DeWeese, Ehardt, Faunce, Garcia, George, Gieleghem, Gilbert, Hager, Hardman, Howell, Jacobs, Jamnick, Jansen, Jelinek, Ruth Johnson, Julian, Koetje, Kuipers, Kolb, Kooiman, Kowall, Lemmons, Lockwood, Mead, Meyer, Middaugh, Mortimer, Murphy, Neumann, Newell, O'Neil, Pappageorge, Patterson, Pestka, Plakas, Pumford, Raczkowski, Richardville, Rocca, Sanborn, Schauer, Schermesser, Shackleton, Shulman, Spade, Stamas, Stewart, Switalski, Toy, Van Woerkom, Vander Roest, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Waters, Whitmer, Wojno, Woodward, Woronchak and Zelenko were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
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Rep. Patterson moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Wednesday, January 31, at 6:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Hardman, Spade, Reeves, Hansen, Murphy, Faunce, Bovin, Whitmer, Waters, Clark, Zelenko, Ehardt, Dennis, Daniels, Woodward, Neumann, Bogardus, Lemmons, Clarke, Schermesser, Schauer, Minore, Garza, Meyer, Rivet, Shulman, Gieleghem, Vear, Jacobs, Jansen, Hale, Switalski, Jamnick, Birkholz and Hager offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 8.
A resolution honoring LaVonne Sheffield for her appointment as Chief of Staff to Dr. Kenneth Burnley, CEO, Detroit Public Schools.
Whereas, It is with great pleasure that we join with the City of Detroit, friends, and family in extending congratulations to LaVonne Sheffield upon her appointment as Chief of Staff to Dr. Kenneth Burnley, CEO of the Detroit Public Schools; and
Whereas, LaVonne Sheffield is a native of Detroit who received her Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts from Wayne State University and her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. She attended Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy School of Government, where she completed the program for senior executives in local and state government. LaVonne began her career in education teaching english, journalism, mathematics, and social studies at the secondary level with the Detroit Public Schools. She served as the Director and Assistant Director for the Department of Community Development for the City of Pontiac, Michigan. In the mid-1980's, LaVonne relocated to Cleveland, Ohio. She served as the Dean of Community Education Services at Cuyahoga Community College and as a special assistant to the Provost of the Metropolitan Campus; and
Whereas, LaVonne joined Mayor Michael R.White's administration as Chief of Staff in December of 1993 and served in that capacity until December of 1999. She was responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the City, with an annual operating and capital budget of 285 million dollars with specific oversight for the Finance, Law, Port Control, and the Community Relations Departments. LaVonne played a key role in the Mayor's efforts to streamline government and to make it more responsive to citizen needs. She was also the Director of the Port Control Airport overseeing the day-to-day operations for the Cleveland International Airport and Burke Lakefront as well as the 1.4 billion dollar expansion of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport; and
Whereas, LaVonne's leadership and accomplishments in strategic planning and program development warrants our sincere commendation. Her deep concern for the betterment of her community and her striving to facilitate these goals have impressed all who have had the pleasure of working with her. LaVonne Sheffield will bring back a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be a great benefit to the citizens of Detroit as well as our great State; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of the legislative body join in congratulating LaVonne Sheffield on her appointment as Chief of Staff to Dr. Kenneth Burnley, CEO of the Detroit Public School and welcoming her back to the City of Detroit; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to LaVonne Sheffield as a token of our appreciation.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Patterson moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Bernero, Spade, Reeves, Hansen, Murphy, Bovin, Whitmer, Waters, Vander Roest, Clark, Zelenko, Ehardt, Dennis, Woodward, Neumann, Bogardus, Lemmons, Clarke, Schermesser, Schauer, Minore, Garcia, Meyer, Rivet, Shulman, Gieleghem, Vear, Jacobs, Jansen, Switalski, Jamnick, Birkholz and Hager offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 9.
A resolution of tribute to Chaplain Aaron Milton.
Whereas, It is a pleasure to join with the family, friends, and co-workers in extending our best wishes upon the occasion of a good and faithful servant Superintendent Chaplain Aaron Milton's retirement. It is with sincere appreciation for the manner in which Superintendent Chaplain Aaron Milton's outstanding leadership has enriched lives throughout the entire community that we join with the family, friends, and co-workers of General Motors in giving thanks upon the occasion of his retirement; and
Whereas, Superintendent Chaplain Aaron Milton has been meeting the spiritual needs of the good people of General Motors since he arrived 35 years ago. With a heartfelt concern for others that is immediately apparent to all that meet him, Superintendent Chaplain Aaron Milton through the grace of God assisted countless individuals and families since that time; and
Whereas, With the retirement of Superintendent Chaplain Aaron Milton, the employees of General Motors are losing not only a spiritual mentor, but also a friend. However, there can be little doubt that his words and strength will long continue to be of the greatest value in the months and years to come; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer congratulations and gratitude upon the occasion of his retirement. May the future be filled with ample time to enjoy life and the love of family and friends; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Chaplain Milton as a token of our esteem.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Patterson moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Dennis, Spade, Hansen, Murphy, Bovin, Whitmer, Waters, Hardman, Clark, Zelenko, Ehardt, Woodward, Neumann, Bogardus, Lemmons, Clarke, Schermesser, Schauer, Minore, Meyer, Rivet, Gieleghem, Pestka, Vear, Jacobs, Switalski, Jamnick and Hager offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 10.
A resolution honoring Ken MacGregor.
Whereas, With deep appreciation of the diversity of talents that must come together for educational excellence to be possible, we honor Ken MacGregor upon the occasion of his retirement from the Michigan Education Association. As Ken MacGregor brings to a close his service as Political Action Consultant, we add our voice of thanks to those of the 140,000+ members of the Michigan Education Association; and
Whereas, As anyone who has spent much time around the process of education can attest, there are fewer endeavors more complex than education. The old African adage, "It takes a whole village to educate a child," certainly rings true, even in this age of computers and the Internet. Teachers, administrators, building personnel, lunch aides, bus drivers, learning assistants, and specialists all have important roles to play in helping young people become motivated and productive students. Each of these people, in turn, serves to complement the work started at home by parents and family. Ken MacGregor's advocacy of public education, proven leadership in education issues, and political acumen has well served the public education arena; and
Whereas, Frequently on the frontline for teachers and other public education employees, Ken MacGregor has fought to bring local millage and bond election efforts to fruition as well as repel statewide ballot proposals, like the so-called Tisch ones, that threatened public education funding. Ken MacGregor also developed and implemented the MEA's political and legislative programs. He conducted training programs for thousands of MEA members, culminating with trained MEA campaign workers in virtually every House and Senate district within the State of Michigan; and
Whereas, In his work as Political Action Consultant over the past 28 years, Ken MacGregor has been an integral part of the Michigan Education Association. With his heartfelt concern for public education, Ken MacGregor has worked to strengthen education in Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body offer this expression of heartfelt congratulations to Ken MacGregor as he leaves Michigan to join the National Educational Association in Denver, Colorado; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Ken MacGregor as a token of our esteem.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.
Rep. Mans offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 11.
A resolution to direct the leadership of this legislative body to urge the leadership of the Michigan Senate to take up House Concurrent Resolution No. 1, rejecting the determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission for 2001 and 2002.
Whereas, This state, as well as our nation, is facing a time of wavering economic conditions; and
Whereas, The elected officials of this state must lead by personal example; and
Whereas, A thirty-five percent increase in the pay of the elected representatives of the people should be dealt with in a forthright and open manner; and
Whereas, To allow such an increase to become effective without open debate and a vote by an entire legislative body does not qualify as responsible leadership; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body, having openly debated and rejected this proposal, direct the Speaker of the House and the House Democratic Leader to meet with their counterparts in the Michigan Senate and urge them to take up and openly debate House Concurrent Resolution No. 1, which seeks to reject the determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission for 2001 and 2002.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.
Reps. Vander Roest, Spade, Hansen, Cameron Brown, Mead, Cassis, Richner, Faunce, Van Woerkom, Bovin, Julian, Toy, Koetje, Bishop, DeVuyst, Gosselin, Waters, Hardman, Raczkowski, Richardville, Jelinek, Zelenko, Ehardt, Allen, Dennis, George, LaSata, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Bogardus, Lemmons, Clarke, Schermesser, Schauer, Garcia, Meyer, Shulman, Gieleghem, Vear, Pappageorge, Jacobs, Jansen, Switalski, Jamnick, Birkholz, Hager and Ruth Johnson offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 12.
A resolution honoring Captain Wally Beaver and Lieutenant Kevin Roomsburg.
Whereas, Captain Wally Beaver and Lieutenant Kevin Roomsburg have been selected to receive this resolution in grateful recognition of outstanding service to the people of the entire community as members of the Galesburg-Charleston Township Fire Department. On this occasion, it is most appropriate to offer this expression of thanks for the efforts of Captain Wally Beaver and Lieutenant Kevin Roomsburg in the undertaking of their daily responsibility as volunteer firefighters to protect the lives and property of others; and
Whereas, Through their dedicated efforts with the Galesburg-Charleston Township Fire Department, Captain Wally Beaver and Lieutenant Kevin Roomsburg have clearly demonstrated the highest qualities of citizenship and unselfishness. On October 10, 2000, this concern for others was most obvious in the heroic battle fought to save the life of a young Galesburg citizen. Together the firefighters' courage, determination, and skills helped them to free the victim from a burning vehicle. Indeed, the changing nature of the job requires dedicated fire fighters like Captain Wally Beaver and Lieutenant Kevin Roomsburg to devote numerous hours of training in order to handle different types of situations; and
Whereas, The quality of a fire department has a significant impact on any community. Whether the department is an on-call unit relying on volunteers or a highly sophisticated urban department, we all rely on people like Captain Wally Beaver and Lieutenant Kevin Roomsburg for the safety of our homes, businesses, and the lives of those we love; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body congratulate Captain Wally Beaver and Lieutenant Kevin Roomsburg of the Galesburg-Charleston Township Fire Department as they are honored today. May Captain Wally Beaver and Lieutenant Kevin Roomsburg and their families know of our appreciation for all of their heroic efforts; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Captain Wally Beaver and Lieutenant Kevin Roomsburg as evidence of our best wishes for their future.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Patterson moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Friday, January 12:
House Bill Nos. 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006
Senate Bill Nos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Communications from State Officers
The following communications from the Auditor General were received and read:
January 19, 2001
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Performance Audit of the
Office of Inspector General and Related
Complaint Referral and Disposition Processes
Family Independence Agency
January 2001
January 22, 2001
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Performance Audit of the
Marquette Branch Prison and Camp Ottawa
Department of Corrections
January 2001
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The communications were referred to the Clerk and the accompanying reports referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Jelinek introduced
House Bill No. 4007, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3104 (MCL 500.3104), as amended by 1980 PA 445.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
Rep. Jelinek introduced
House Bill No. 4008, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 57j.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.
Rep. Jelinek introduced
House Bill No. 4009, entitled
A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled "An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies," by amending section 2a (MCL 21.142a), as amended by 1987 PA 27.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Jelinek introduced
House Bill No. 4010, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 34d (MCL 211.34d), as amended by 1996 PA 476.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Jelinek introduced
House Bill No. 4011, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 684 (MCL 257.684).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Jelinek introduced
House Bill No. 4012, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 302, 312e, 688, 705, and 710 (MCL 257.302, 257.312e, 257.688, 257.705, and 257.710), section 302 as amended by 1991 PA 100, section 312e as amended by 2000 PA 158, section 688 as amended by 1990 PA 98, and section 705 as amended by 2000 PA 214.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Jelinek introduced
House Bill No. 4013, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 152a (MCL 211.152a).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Jelinek introduced
House Bill No. 4014, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1311 (MCL 380.1311), as amended by 1999 PA 23.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Gosselin introduced
House Bill No. 4015, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 296, entitled "An act to provide for the transfer of jurisdiction over highways; to provide for the final determination of disputes involving transfers of highway jurisdiction; and to supersede certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.851 to 247.861) by adding section 3a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Rocca introduced
House Bill No. 4016, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 50 (MCL 169.250), as added by 1994 PA 385.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.
Rep. Rocca introduced
House Bill No. 4017, entitled
A bill to amend 1877 PA 67, entitled "An act relative to the organization of the meetings of the legislature," (MCL 4.41 to 4.46) by adding section 2a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.
Rep. Rocca introduced
House Bill No. 4018, entitled
A bill to repeal 1947 LA 9, entitled "The act to prevent hunting, on Sunday, for game animals and game birds in the county of Macomb.".
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Rep. Rocca introduced
House Bill No. 4019, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20141 and 20171 (MCL 333.20141 and 333.20171), section 20171 as amended by 1990 PA 252.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Jamnick introduced
House Bill No. 4020, entitled
A bill to authorize governing bodies located within certain counties to levy and collect impact fees on developers to defray the cost of certain improvements required by land development; to provide for certain credits and exemptions; to allow the governing bodies to enter into agreements relating to impact fees; to prescribe powers and duties of the governing bodies; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers; to create certain funds; and to prescribe remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.
Rep. Jamnick introduced
House Bill No. 4021, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 12 (MCL 247.662), as amended by 1997 PA 79, and by adding section 20b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Jamnick introduced
House Bill No. 4022, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL 257.628), as amended by 2000 PA 167.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Jamnick introduced
House Bill No. 4023, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding sections 115q and 115r.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Rep. Jamnick introduced
House Bill No. 4024, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex offenders registration act," by amending sections 8 and 10 (MCL 28.728 and 28.730), as amended by 1999 PA 85.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Reps. Kolb, Woodward, Lipsey, Zelenko, McConico and Williams introduced
House Bill No. 4025, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law of 2000," by amending section 1105 (MCL 289.1105).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Kolb, Woodward, Zelenko and Williams introduced
House Bill No. 4026, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding chapter 9 to article II.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.
Reps. Kolb, Woodward, Zelenko and Williams introduced
House Bill No. 4027, entitled
A bill to create a commission on state land use policy; to provide for its powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.
Reps. Richner and Cassis introduced
House Bill No. 4028, entitled
A bill to establish procedures for municipalities to designate individual lots or structures as blighting; to purchase or condemn blighting property; and to transfer blighting property to developers.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.
Rep. Richner introduced
House Bill No. 4029, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2117 (MCL 500.2117), as amended by 1980 PA 461.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
Rep. Richner introduced
House Bill No. 4030, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 269.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Richner and Cassis introduced
House Bill No. 4031, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 284, entitled "City income tax act," by amending section 3 of chapter 1 (MCL 141.503), as amended by 1998 PA 500.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Richner introduced
House Bill No. 4032, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 9i.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Richner and Cassis introduced
House Bill No. 4033, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9948) by adding section 2167a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary.
Reps. Richner and Cassis introduced
House Bill No. 4034, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 9l.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Faunce introduced
House Bill No. 4035, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 701 (MCL 436.1701).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Faunce introduced
House Bill No. 4036, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 905 (MCL 436.1905).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Faunce introduced
House Bill No. 4037, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 310 (MCL 257.310), as amended by 1998 PA 226.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Rep. Faunce introduced
House Bill No. 4038, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 82, entitled "An act to prohibit the use of certain collars or harnesses and leashes on dogs in public places, except by deaf, audibly impaired, or otherwise physically limited persons; and to prescribe penalties," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 752.62 and 752.63), section 2 as amended by 1984 PA 111.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Rep. Faunce introduced
House Bill No. 4039, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 418a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
Rep. Faunce introduced
House Bill No. 4040, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 7gg.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Faunce introduced
House Bill No. 4041, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5807 (MCL 600.5807).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary.
Rep. Faunce introduced
House Bill No. 4042, entitled
A bill to amend 1971 PA 227, entitled "An act to prescribe the rights and duties of parties to home solicitation sales," (MCL 445.111 to 445.117) by adding section 13.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Rep. Faunce introduced
House Bill No. 4043, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 401 (MCL 257.401), as amended by 1995 PA 98.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Bovin introduced
House Bill No. 4044, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 34d (MCL 211.34d), as amended by 1996 PA 476.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Bovin introduced
House Bill No. 4045, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 269.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Bovin introduced
House Bill No. 4046, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 81 (MCL 38.1381), as amended by 1989 PA 194.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.
Rep. Jamnick introduced
House Bill No. 4047, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 1026 (MCL 330.2026).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Rep. Jamnick introduced
House Bill No. 4048, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 47 (MCL 211.47), as amended by 1994 PA 253.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Minore introduced
House Bill No. 4049, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 154, entitled "Minimum wage law of 1964," by amending sections 4 and 7a (MCL 408.384 and 408.387a), section 4 as amended by 1997 PA 2 and section 7a as amended by 1997 PA 1.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.
Rep. Minore introduced
House Bill No. 4050, entitled
A bill to amend 1911 PA 235, entitled "An act to provide for the payment and reimbursement by counties, in certain cases upon application therefor, of expenses incurred in the burial of the bodies of honorably discharged members of the armed forces of the United States, or their spouses, and to repeal certain acts or parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 35.801).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Kolb and Lipsey introduced
House Bill No. 4051, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 6.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.
Reps. Kolb and Lipsey introduced
House Bill No. 4052, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding chapter 9 to article II.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 4053, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 154, entitled "An act to fix minimum wages for employees within this state; to prohibit wage discrimination; to provide for the administration and enforcement of this act; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act," by amending section 4 (MCL 408.384), as amended by 1997 PA 2.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.
Reps. Kolb and Lipsey introduced
House Bill No. 4054, entitled
A bill to amend 1865 PA 124, entitled "An act to designate the holidays to be observed in acceptance and payment of bills of exchange, bank checks and promissory notes, the business of banking, savings and loan, building and loan, municipal offices, the holding of courts and relative to the continuance of suits," by amending section 1 (MCL 435.101), as amended by 1984 PA 4.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
Reps. Kolb and Lipsey introduced
House Bill No. 4055, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1175 (MCL 380.1175), as amended by 1995 PA 289.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
Rep. Gosselin introduced
House Joint Resolution A, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 13 of article IV, to limit the legislative session.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.
Notices
The following seat changes have been requested and approved:
Representative DeWeese moves from seat 13 to 10.
Representative Ehardt moves from seat 17 to 25.
Representative Middaugh moves from seat 10 to 13.
Representative Mortimer moves from seat 7 to 24.
Representative Toy moves from seat 24 to 17.
Representative Vear moves from seat 25 to 7.
The seat changes will be effective January 25, 2001.
January 25, 2001
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
I hereby appoint the following Members of the 91st Legislature to the House Standing Committees for the 2001-2002 Legislative Session:
AGRICULTURE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (11)
Reps. DeRossett (C), Julian (VC), Ehardt, Gilbert, Meyer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Sheltrown (VC), Bogardus, Hansen, Spade
APPROPRIATIONS (29)
Reps. Shulman (C), LaSata (VC), Cameron Brown, Caul, Godchaux, Jansen, Jelinek, Kooiman, Mead, Mortimer, Newell, Pappageorge, Pumford, Shackleton, Stamas, Stewart, Toy, Vander Roest, Frank (VC), Rich Brown, Clarke, Lockwood, Pestka, Phillips, Plakas, Reeves, Stallworth, Switalski, Whitmer
CIVIL LAW AND THE JUDICIARY (11)
Reps. Howell (C), Richner (VC), Bisbee, Faunce, Koetje, Sanborn, Voorhees, Adamini (VC), Lipsey, Minore, Waters
COMMERCE (17)
Reps. Allen (C), Bishop (VC), DeVuyst, Garcia, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Thomas (VC), Kolb, Lemmons, Lipsey, Rivet, Waters, Zelenko
CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION (11)
Reps. DeVuyst (C), Tabor (VC), Bradstreet, Garcia, Kowall, Rocca, Voorhees, Callahan (VC), Basham, Garza, Sheltrown
CRIMINAL JUSTICE (11)
Reps. Faunce (C), Kowall (VC), DeWeese, George, Julian, Raczkowski, Sanborn, McConico (VC), Callahan, O'Neil, Rison
EDUCATION (17)
Reps. Kuipers (C), Meyer (VC), Allen, Bradstreet, DeWeese, Hager, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Van Woerkom, Voorhees, Hansen (VC), Bogardus, Clark, Gieleghem, McConico, Spade, Zelenko
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS, TRAINING AND SAFETY (7)
Reps. Gosselin (C), Bisbee (VC), Kuipers, Richner, Minore (VC), Bernero, Dennis
ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY (17)
Reps. Bradstreet (C), Middaugh (VC), Birkholz, Bisbee, Bishop, Cassis, Howell, Kowall, Richardville, Vander Veen, Rivet (VC), Bovin, Bob Brown, Daniels, Schauer, Thomas, Woodward
FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES (9)
Reps. Hart (C), Vander Veen (VC), DeWeese, Hager, Tabor, Murphy (VC), Bernero, Garza, Rison
GAMING AND CASINO OVERSIGHT (5)
Reps. Koetje (C), Rocca (VC), Patterson, Hale (VC), Callahan
HEALTH POLICY (15)
Reps. Ehardt (C), Raczkowski (VC), Bradstreet, George, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Scranton, Vander Veen, Woronchak, Neumann (VC), Adamini, Hardman, Lemmons, Schauer, Williams
HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND OPERATIONS (5)
Reps. Patterson (C), Howell (VC), Kuipers, Jacobs (VC), Lipsey
HOUSE TELEVISION AND OVERSIGHT (6)
Reps. Rick Johnson (C), Patterson (VC), Meyer, Kilpatrick (VC), Jacobs, Williams
INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (15)
Reps. Sanborn (C), Bisbee (VC), Garcia, Hager, Julian, Koetje, Middaugh, Scranton, Van Woerkom, Wojno (VC), Anderson, Clark, Daniels, Schermesser, Woodward
LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT (11)
Reps. Ruth Johnson (C), Koetje (VC), Birkholz, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Tabor, Kolb (VC), Basham, Gieleghem, Hale
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND URBAN POLICY (11)
Reps. Birkholz (C), Hager (VC), Gilbert, Gosselin, Richardville, Sanborn, Tabor, Jamnick (VC), Dennis, Hardman, McConico
REDISTRICTING AND ELECTIONS (9)
Reps. Patterson (C), Richner (VC), Allen, Bishop, Cassis, Hart, Quarles (VC), Jamnick, Lemmons
REGULATORY REFORM (9)
Reps. Rocca (C), Scranton (VC), Faunce, Raczkowski, Richner, Garza (VC), Waters, Williams, Wojno
SENIOR HEALTH, SECURITY AND RETIREMENT (9)
Reps. Voorhees (C), Woronchak (VC), Cassis, Kuipers, Vear, Williams (VC), Bovin, Spade, Zelenko
TAX POLICY (17)
Reps. Cassis (C), Vear (VC), Birkholz, Faunce, Gosselin, Kowall, Meyer, Newell, Richardville, Woronchak, Quarles (VC), Basham, Bob Brown, Hale, Minore, O'Neil, Wojno
TRANSPORTATION (17)
Reps. Gilbert (C), George (VC), DeRossett, DeVuyst, Garcia, Gosselin, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Julian, Scranton, Anderson (VC), Bovin, Daniels, Jamnick, Murphy, Neumann, Schermesser
VETERANS AFFAIRS (7)
Reps. Richardville (C), Woronchak (VC), Allen, Patterson, Schermesser (VC), Mans, Woodward
Sincerely,
Rick Johnson, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
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Rep. Woronchak moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:50 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, January 31, at 6:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives.