No. 19

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

91st Legislature


REGULAR SESSION OF 2001


House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 13, 2001.

 

2:00 p.m.

 

The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Ehardt.

 

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--excused

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--excused

Rivet--present

Rocca--present

Sanborn--present

Schauer--present

Schermesser--excused

Scranton--present

Shackleton--present

Sheltrown--present

Shulman--present

Spade--present

Stallworth--present

Stamas--present

Stewart--present

Switalski--present

Tabor--present

Thomas--present

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

Rep. Scott Shackleton, from the 107th District, offered the following invocation:

 

"Our Father,

Who art in heaven,

hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day, our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen."

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Jacobs moved that Reps. Daniels, Rison and Schermesser be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4190, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 96 (MCL 388.1696), as added by 2000 PA 297.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 16 Yeas--105

 

 
AdaminiGarzaLemmonsRocca
AllenGeorgeLipseySanborn
AndersonGieleghemLockwoodSchauer
BashamGilbertMansScranton
BerneroGodchauxMcConicoShackleton
BirkholzGosselinMeadSheltrown
BisbeeHagerMeyerShulman
BishopHaleMiddaughSpade
BogardusHansenMinoreStamas
BovinHardmanMortimerStewart
BradstreetHartMurphySwitalski
Brown, B.HowellNeumannTabor
Brown, C.JacobsNewellThomas
Brown, R.JamnickO'NeilToy
CallahanJansenPappageorgeVan Woerkom
CassisJelinekPattersonVander Roest
CaulJohnson, RickPestkaVander Veen
Clark, I.Johnson, RuthPhillipsVear
Clarke, H.JulianPlakasVoorhees
DennisKilpatrickPumfordWaters
DeRossettKoetjeQuarlesWhitmer
DeVuystKolbRaczkowskiWilliams
DeWeeseKooimanReevesWojno
EhardtKowallRichardvilleWoodward
FaunceKuipersRichnerWoronchak
FrankLaSataRivetZelenko

Garcia

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Ehardt

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Patterson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Anderson, Basham, Birkholz, Bisbee, Bradstreet, Cassis, Clark, Clarke, DeRossett, Ehardt, Garcia, Gilbert, Hager, Hansen, Hardman, Howell, Jansen, Julian, Koetje, Kolb, Kooiman, Kowall, Kuipers, Lemmons, McConico, Middaugh, Minore, Mortimer, Murphy, Newell, Pappageorge, Patterson, Pestka, Richardville, Richner, Rocca, Sanborn, Shackleton, Shulman, Stallworth, Stewart, Toy, Van Woerkom, Vander Roest, Voorhees and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the bill.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Godchaux moved that Rep. Scranton be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4234, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "Railroad code of 1993," by amending section 315 (MCL 462.315).

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 17 Yeas--105

 

 
AdaminiGarzaLemmonsRocca
AllenGeorgeLipseySanborn
AndersonGieleghemLockwoodSchauer
BashamGilbertMansShackleton
BerneroGodchauxMcConicoSheltrown
BirkholzGosselinMeadShulman
BisbeeHagerMeyerSpade
BishopHaleMiddaughStallworth
BogardusHansenMinoreStamas
BovinHardmanMortimerStewart
BradstreetHartMurphySwitalski
Brown, B.HowellNeumannTabor
Brown, C.JacobsNewellThomas
Brown, R.JamnickO'NeilToy
CallahanJansenPappageorgeVan Woerkom
CassisJelinekPattersonVander Roest
CaulJohnson, RickPestkaVander Veen
Clark, I.Johnson, RuthPhillipsVear
Clarke, H.JulianPlakasVoorhees
DennisKilpatrickPumfordWaters
DeRossettKoetjeQuarlesWhitmer
DeVuystKolbRaczkowskiWilliams
DeWeeseKooimanReevesWojno
EhardtKowallRichardvilleWoodward
FaunceKuipersRichnerWoronchak
FrankLaSataRivetZelenko

Garcia

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Ehardt

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Patterson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4384, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 622 (MCL 380.622), as amended by 1997 PA 47.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Kuipers moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4429, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1201 (MCL 380.1201).

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Meyer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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Rep. Patterson moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Gieleghem, Kilpatrick, Zelenko, Neumann, Callahan, Wojno, O'Neil, Lockwood, Whitmer, Rivet, Waters, Bernero, Mans, Spade, Williams, Kolb, Adamini, Rich Brown, Lipsey, Plakas, Phillips, Jacobs, Bogardus, Anderson, McConico, Thomas, Jamnick, Minore, Pestka, Switalski, Sheltrown, Hansen, Quarles, Clark, Hale, Woodward, Basham, Stallworth, Clarke, Reeves, Hardman, Bovin, Garza, Frank, Schermesser, Schauer, Murphy, Lemmons, Hager, Dennis, DeVuyst, Caul, Van Woerkom, Cassis, Scranton, Birkholz, DeWeese, Newell and Mead offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 47.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to authorize continuation of funding for the Community-Oriented Policing Services program.

Whereas, The positive impact that results from a community-based approach by police officers working closely with those they serve is well documented. Putting peace officers in the streets to interact with people in neighborhoods, small business owners, and young people is a successful formula in reducing crime rates and in expediting solutions when problems arise; and

Whereas, Over the past several years, the Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program has reaped many benefits across our country. Through COPS, as many as 100,000 more police officers are being placed out on the streets. They are deterring crime and establishing relationships that go a long way toward heading off problems before they develop. In five years, this federal initiative, which operates through the Department of Justice, has helped set new standards and attitudes in cities of various sizes; and

Whereas, In addition to putting more police officers out among the people, COPS has granted funds for programs in schools, technological advances in police departments, and public safety. Clearly, this program has encouraged partnerships that are making our nation safer and stronger; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to authorize continuation of funding for the Community-Oriented Policing Services program; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.

 

 

Reps. Kowall, Callahan, Switalski, Richardville, Adamini, Rich Brown, Wojno, Lemmons, Woodward, Sheltrown, Rivet, Vander Roest, Spade, Jamnick, Julian, Hager, Toy, Raczkowski, DeVuyst, Gosselin, Van Woerkom, Faunce, Pappageorge, Shulman, Hale, Jacobs, Kooiman, Garcia, Allen, Cassis, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Koetje, Bishop, Sanborn, Jansen, Howell, Vear, Birkholz, Jelinek, DeWeese, Newell, Mead and Richner offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 48.

A resolution honoring the dedication of Kelly O'Keefe.

Whereas, It is with great respect for the time and dedication that Kelly O'Keefe bestowed upon our community that we offer our words of praise for her efforts. An esteemed resident of Oakland county and a student of Waterford Kettering High School, Kelly O'Keefe has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2001 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and

Whereas, This prestigious award, presented by The Prudential Insurance Company of America in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and

Whereas, Kelly O'Keefe earned this award by giving generously of her time and energy to collecting more than 3,000 toiletry products in a drive she organized to benefit the residents of a domestic violence shelter that recently burned down; and

Whereas, The success of the state of Michigan, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Kelly O'Keefe who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body hereby congratulate and honor the achievements of Kelly O'Keefe as a recipient of a Prudential Spirit of Community Award. We applaud her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit and extend our best wishes for continued success and happiness; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted Kelly O'Keefe 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. Birkholz, Callahan, Switalski, Richardville, Reeves, Adamini, Rich Brown, Lipsey, Wojno, Lemmons, Woodward, Sheltrown, Rivet, Vander Roest, Cameron Brown, Waters, Kolb, Hardman, Minore, Jamnick, Bovin, Julian, Hager, Gilbert, Toy, Dennis, Raczkowski, DeVuyst, Caul, Middaugh, Van Woerkom, Faunce, Pappageorge, Shulman, Hale, Jacobs, Lockwood, Kilpatrick, Mans, Kooiman, Garcia, Neumann, Allen, Cassis, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Ruth Johnson, Koetje, Bishop, Gieleghem, George, Sanborn, Scranton, Jansen, Howell, Thomas, Basham, Vear, Jelinek, Schauer, DeWeese, Newell, Mead, Kowall and Richner offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 49.

A resolution to express support for stronger protections against water from the Great Lakes being transported out of the Great Lakes Basin.

Whereas, In 1985, the eight Great Lakes governors and the premiers of Ontario and Quebec entered into an agreement designed to safeguard the waters of the Great Lakes. Known as the Great Lakes Charter, this agreement set standards of use and cooperation that are vital to the long-term health of the lakes; and

Whereas, Over the years, there have been a variety of threats to divert water from the basin. Most observers, noting the dramatic and ever-increasing shortages of fresh water elsewhere and the advances likely to be made in technologies, feel that the future will bring more interest in water diversion strategies; and

Whereas, In reaction to threats to the lakes, including a 1998 proposal to export significant quantities of Lake Superior water, Annex 2001 has been developed to amend the Great Lakes Charter. This amendment incorporates recommendations of the International Joint Commission following its study of Great Lakes water uses. Annex 2001 provides specific criteria and sets strict standards to address any proposals for water withdrawal. The central aim of the amendment is to strengthen the authority of the Great Lakes governors and premiers and to ensure that diversions can only take place if the overall impact of the withdrawal can be proven to be an improvement to the waters and water-dependent natural resources of the Great Lakes Basin; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we express support for stronger protections against water from the Great Lakes being transported out of the Great Lakes Basin; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the governors and premiers of the Great Lakes states and provinces and to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Great Lakes.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.

 

 

Reps. Kilpatrick, Gieleghem, Neumann, Zelenko, Callahan, Wojno, O'Neil, Lockwood, Whitmer, Rivet, Waters, Bernero, Mans, Spade, Williams, Kolb, Adamini, Rich Brown, Lipsey, Plakas, Phillips, Jacobs, Bogardus, Anderson, Thomas, McConico, Jamnick, Minore, Pestka, Switalski, Sheltrown, Hansen, Quarles, Clark, Hale, Woodward, Basham, Stallworth, Clarke, Reeves, Hardman, Bovin, Frank, Schermesser, Schauer, Murphy, Lemmons, Julian, Hager, Dennis, DeVuyst, Caul, Van Woerkom, Garza, Cassis, Scranton, Birkholz, DeWeese, Newell and Mead offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 14.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to authorize continuation of funding for the Community-Oriented Policing Services program.

Whereas, The positive impact that results from a community-based approach by police officers working closely with those they serve is well documented. Putting peace officers in the streets to interact with people in neighborhoods, small business owners, and young people is a successful formula in reducing crime rates and in expediting solutions when problems arise; and

Whereas, Over the past several years, the Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program has reaped many benefits across our country. Through COPS, as many as 100,000 more police officers are being placed out on the streets. They are deterring crime and establishing relationships that go a long way toward heading off problems before they develop. In five years, this federal initiative, which operates through the Department of Justice, has helped set new standards and attitudes in cities of various sizes; and

Whereas, In addition to putting more police officers out among the people, COPS has granted funds for programs in schools, technological advances in police departments, and public safety. Clearly, this program has encouraged partnerships that are making our nation safer and stronger; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to authorize continuation of funding for the Community-Oriented Policing Services program; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Faunce, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 1987 PA 255.

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

SB 1 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, DeWeese, Julian, Raczkowski, Sanborn, McConico, Callahan, O'Neil,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Faunce, Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, DeWeese, George, Julian, Raczkowski, Sanborn, McConico, Callahan, O'Neil,

Absent: Rep. Rison,

Excused: Rep. Rison.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Allen, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at 8:45 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Allen, Bishop, DeVuyst, Garcia, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Thomas, Kolb, Lemmons, Lipsey, Rivet, Waters, Zelenko.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Gosselin, Chair of the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Gosselin, Bisbee, Kuipers, Richner, Minore, Bernero, Dennis.

 

 

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, Wednesday, March 7:

Senate Bill Nos. 273 274 275 276 277 278

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Monday, March 12:

House Bill Nos. 4430 4431 4432 4433 4434 4435 4436 4437 4438 4439 4440 4441 4442 4443 4444 4445 4446 4447 4448 4449

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, March 13:

Senate Bill Nos. 106 108

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

 

 

Senate Bill No. 106, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5303 (MCL 324.5303).

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 108, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8807 (MCL 324.8807), as added by 1998 PA 287, and by adding section 3112d.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.

Notices

 

 

Public Hearing

 

Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Date: Thursday, March 15, 2001

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Place: Bengel Wildlife Center, 6380 Drumheller Road, Bath, Michigan 48808

Rep. DeVuyst,

Chair

Agenda: Presentation and tour of Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation
and any/or all business properly before this committee.

 

 

Communications from State Officers

 

 

The following communication from the Auditor General was received and read:

 

March 9, 2001

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

Performance Audit of

Performance Pay Programs

March 2001

Sincerely,

Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.

Auditor General

The communication was referred to the Clerk and the accompanying report referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Caul, Scranton, Kuipers, Julian, Gilbert, Kooiman, Lockwood, Woronchak, Van Woerkom, Spade, Mans, Richardville, Voorhees, Woodward, Stamas, Bovin, Dennis, Schauer, Shackleton, Howell, LaSata, Hart, Lipsey, Shulman, Bishop, Gieleghem, Jansen and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 4450, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21771 (MCL 333.21771).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

 

 

Reps. Lockwood, Pestka, McConico, Bovin, Minore, Phillips, Sheltrown, Neumann, Jacobs, Quarles, Julian, Woodward, Williams, Thomas, Clark, Bogardus, Gieleghem, Plakas, Kolb, Lipsey, Spade, Frank, O'Neil, Rich Brown, Whitmer, Adamini, Schermesser, Gilbert, Waters, Woronchak, Mans, Toy, Kuipers, Voorhees, Richardville, Van Woerkom, Kooiman, Schauer, Dennis, Jansen, Bishop, Birkholz and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4451, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21769.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

 

 

Reps. Voorhees, Raczkowski, Pestka, Vander Veen, Schermesser, Julian, Gilbert, Woodward, Ruth Johnson, Toy, Kuipers, Allen, Kooiman, McConico, Lockwood, Van Woerkom, Woronchak, Lipsey, Spade, Mans, Richardville, Richner, DeVuyst, Gosselin, Bovin, Koetje, Bisbee, Cassis, Shackleton, Hager, Gieleghem, Jansen and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 4452, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21797.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

Reps. Woronchak, Pestka, Julian, Gilbert, Schermesser, Woodward, Kuipers, Allen, Koetje, Lockwood, Toy, Van Woerkom, Spade, Lipsey, Mans, Voorhees, Richner, Richardville, Bovin, Dennis, Schauer, Pappageorge, DeVuyst, Hager, Cassis, Raczkowski and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 4453, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," (MCL 400.701 to 400.737) by adding section 34a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

 

 

Reps. Patterson, Julian, Richardville, Mortimer, Kuipers, Vander Roest, Shulman, Toy, Ruth Johnson, Sanborn, O'Neil, DeWeese, Kooiman, Howell, Vear, Godchaux, Pappageorge, Pumford, Richner, Bisbee, Newell, Rocca, George, Birkholz, Middaugh, Schauer and Jansen introduced

House Bill No. 4454, entitled

A bill to repeal 1987 PA 248, entitled "Airport parking tax act," (MCL 207.371 to 207.383).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Reps. Bovin, Rich Brown, Adamini, Shackleton, Sheltrown, Neumann, Lipsey, Spade, O'Neil, Gieleghem, Anderson, Hansen, Howell, Minore, Hale and Schauer introduced

House Bill No. 4455, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2000 PA 297.

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

 

 

Reps. Gilbert, Meyer, Van Woerkom, Shackleton, Allen and Sanborn introduced

House Bill No. 4456, entitled

A bill to provide for the establishment of alternative agricultural production districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of agricultural property; 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.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.

 

 

Reps. Gilbert, Meyer, Ruth Johnson, Hager, Shackleton and Sanborn introduced

House Bill No. 4457, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 523.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Reps. McConico, Williams, Lipsey, Reeves, Waters, Rich Brown, Anderson, Murphy, Minore, Clark, Plakas, Hale, Rison, Phillips, Kolb, Bogardus, Zelenko, Thomas, Stallworth, Gieleghem, Rivet, Hansen, Meyer, Kowall, Switalski and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4458, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1537.

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

 

 

Reps. Lemmons, Rocca, Richardville, Pappageorge, Garcia, Thomas, Allen, Hardman, Garza, Shackleton, Scranton, Gilbert, Hager, Stamas, Caul, Hart, Van Woerkom, Meyer, Faunce, Tabor, George, Vear, Mead, Stewart, Cameron Brown, Vander Roest, Mortimer, DeWeese, Kooiman, Toy, Julian, Voorhees, Kuipers, Gosselin, Richner, Jelinek, Pumford, Rivet, Kilpatrick, Stallworth, Reeves, Woodward, Gieleghem, Minore, Bogardus, Hale, Williams, Phillips and Clark introduced

House Bill No. 4459, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled "Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending section 4 (MCL 207.774), as amended by 1996 PA 242.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Reps. DeWeese, Schauer, Julian, Spade, Gilbert, Hart, Vear, Kooiman, Van Woerkom, Richardville, Hager, George, Woodward, Clark, Whitmer, Bernero, Murphy, Lipsey, Garcia, Patterson, Meyer, Cameron Brown, Bradstreet, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Tabor, Bishop, Pappageorge, Stewart, Birkholz and Allen introduced

House Bill No. 4460, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth employment standards act," by amending section 19 (MCL 409.119).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.

 

 

Reps. DeWeese, Schauer, Julian, Spade, Gilbert, Hart, Vear, Kooiman, Richardville, Hager, George, Woodward, Clark, Whitmer, Bernero, Murphy, Lipsey, Garcia, Meyer, Stewart, Bradstreet, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Tabor, Bishop, Pappageorge, Birkholz and Allen introduced

House Bill No. 4461, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 27a and 34d (MCL 211.27a and 211.34d), section 27a as amended by 2000 PA 260 and section 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.

 

 

Reps. Meyer, Van Woerkom, Raczkowski, Spade, Newell, Rivet and Bogardus introduced

House Bill No. 4462, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2000 PA 297.

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

 

 

Reps. Phillips, Kilpatrick, Jamnick, Hale, Clark, Kolb, McConico, Anderson, Plakas, Rich Brown, Hardman, Daniels, Quarles, Clarke, Rison, Reeves, Adamini, Gieleghem, Whitmer, Bernero, Spade, Williams, O'Neil, Murphy, Lockwood, Woodward, Wojno, Stallworth, Garza, Minore and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4463, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21720a (MCL 333.21720a).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

 

 

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Rep. Stallworth moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:15 p.m.

 

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Ehardt declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.