No. 2

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, January 30, 2001.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

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

 

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 
Bennett--presentGougeon--presentNorth--present
Bullard--presentHammerstrom--presentPeters--present
Byrum--presentHart--presentSchuette--present
Cherry--presentHoffman--excusedSchwarz--present
DeBeaussaert--presentJaye--presentShugars--present
DeGrow--presentJohnson--presentSikkema--present
Dingell--presentKoivisto--presentSmith--present
Dunaskiss--presentLeland--presentSteil--present
Emerson--presentMcCotter--presentStille--present
Emmons--presentMcManus--present Van Regenmorter--present
Gast--presentMiller--presentVaughn--excused
Goschka--presentMurphy--presentYoung--present

 

 

 

Senator Kenneth R. Sikkema of the 31st District offered the following invocation:

Lord, as this day begins, it truly is a day of new beginnings, full of hope and promise for today and the new year. But we know that throughout this year and even throughout the day we will be challenged, and our feelings of hope and promise will be challenged. We ask You for strength and perseverance as we struggle to maintain to the sense of optimism. We also ask for a blessing of Your wisdom as we go about our business today. We've been uniquely blessed with the opportunity to serve our citizens, but it also comes as a enormous responsibility, and we ask You to help us exercise that responsibility to the best of our abilities.

Finally, Lord, we ask for an extra measure of Your presence for our members and their families who struggle with health concerns. You know who they are, and You're well aware of their circumstances and their special needs.

This and more we ask in Your name. Amen.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that Senator DeGrow be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Emmons moved that Senator Hoffman be excused from this week's sessions.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senator Gougeon asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Gougeon's statement is as follows:

Mr. President and colleagues on the floor, if I could have your attention, I'd like to announce that Michigan has a new citizen, and I'm a new grandfather for the first time. Joshua Dean Koch was born on January 17 in the early hours of the morning; he weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and is 20 inches long. The proud parents are Amy and Eric Koch from Charlevoix, Michigan, and I'm the proud grandpa.

Mr. President, as soon as we get his social security number, we'll be taking you up on your college education promotion.

 

Senator Emerson moved that Senators Young and Miller be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Emerson moved that Senator Vaughn be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senators Murphy, Cherry and DeGrow entered the Senate Chamber.

 

Senator Emmons moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Wednesday, January 31, at 6:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following standing and statutory standing committees:

Appropriations - Senator Dingell replacing Senator Emerson.

Banking and Financial Institutions - Senator Goschka replacing Senator Emmons; Senators Van Regenmorter and Vaughn as members.

Education - Senator Johnson (VC) replacing Senator Emmons.

Families, Mental Health and Human Services - Senator Emerson replacing Senator Vaughn.

Finance - Senator Emerson replacing Senator Dingell.

Financial Services - Senator Shugars (VC); Senator Stille replacing Senator Emmons.

Gaming and Casino Oversight - Senator Koivisto (MVC); Senator Vaughn as a member.

Government Operations - Senator Byrum (MVC) as a member.

Health Policy - Senator Emerson replacing Senator Murphy.

Human Resources and Labor - Senators Steil (C), Dunaskiss (VC), North, Cherry (MVC), and Murphy.

Hunting, Fishing and Forestry - Senator Koivisto (MVC) replacing Senator Dingell.

Judiciary - Senator Emerson as a member.

Local, Urban and State Affairs - Senator DeBeaussaert replacing Senator Murphy.

Reapportionment - Senator McCotter (VC); Senator Bennett as a member; Senator Leland (MVC); Senator Smith as a member.

Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs - Senators Dunaskiss (C), Goschka (VC), North, Hart (MVC), and Vaughn.

Technology and Energy - Senator Hammerstrom as a member; Senator Cherry replacing Senator Dingell.

Legislative Council - Senator Emerson as a member; Senator Leland as an alternate.

The standing committee appointments were approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

The following communications were received:

Department of State

 

Administrative Rules

Notices of Filing

December 27, 2000

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 3:15 p.m. this date, administrative rule (00-12-04) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Part 20. Demolition," effective 7 days hereafter.

 

December 27, 2000

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 3:17 p.m. this date, administrative rule (00-12-05) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Part 10. Lifting and Digging," effective 7 days hereafter.

Sincerely,

Candice S. Miller

Secretary of State

Elena L. Beasley, Manager

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communications were received:

Office of the Auditor General

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 Secretary for record.

 

 

The Secretary submitted, pursuant to Senate Rule 1.208, the following report on out-of-state travel by Members on Legislative business for the quarter ending December 31, 2000:

 

Senator Robert Emerson November 30-December 3 Attend NCSL Health Policy $ 840.21

Workshop

Charlotte, NC

Senator Joanne Emmons October 26-27 Attend Task Force Meeting $ 283.74

on State and Local Taxation

of Telecommunication and

Electronic Commerce

Chicago, IL

 

Senator Philip Hoffman November 18-21 Attend 2000 Leaders Policy $ 1,051.83

Conference

Phoenix, AZ

 

Senator John Schwarz November 29-December 3 Attend NCSL Health Policy $ 470.00

Workshop

Charlotte, NC

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Friday, January 12, of:

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

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Monday, January 29, of:
House Bill Nos.40074008400940104011401240134014401540164017401840194020
40214022402340244025402640274028402940304031403240334034
40354036403740384039404040414042404340444045404640474048
4049405040514052405340544055

House Joint Resolution A

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

January 10, 2001

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

Michigan Gaming Control Board

Mr. Tom G. Denomme, 1233 Vaughan Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304, county of Oakland, as Chair, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on December 20, 2004.

The Honorable Geraldine Bledsoe Ford, 1947 Hyde Park, Detroit, Michigan 48207, county of Wayne, as a member representing Democrats, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on December 20, 2004.

 

 

January 10, 2001

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

Michigan Racing Commissioner

Ms. Annette M. Bacola, 180 Provencal Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2004.

 

 

January 11, 2001

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

Board of Cosmetology

Mr. Christopher Flournoy, 12825 Broadstreet Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48238, county of Wayne, as a member representing professionals, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2004.

Ms. Cynthia A. Stramecky, 23750 Cherry Hill, Dearborn, Michigan 48124, county of Wayne, as a member representing professionals, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2004.

Mrs. Pamela L. Dressel, 6403 US 223, Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267, county of Monroe, as a member representing the general public, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2004.

January 11, 2001

There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:

General Industry Safety Standards Commission

Mr. Michael L. Eckert, 38106 Lyndon, Livonia, Michigan 48154, county of Wayne, as a member representing employers, succeeding Mr. Andy C. Brown of Cheboygan, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on March 26, 2003.

 

January 17, 2001

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

Commission on Agriculture

Ms. Nora M. Viau, 6645 G. Road, Escanaba, Michigan 49829, county of Delta, as a member representing Independents, succeeding Ms. Shirley A. Skogman of Foster City, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2003.

Mr. William Pridgeon, 1115 Pridgeon Road, Montgomery, Michigan 49255, county of Branch, as a member representing Republicans, succeeding Ms. Deanna S. Stamp of Marlette, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2004.

 

January 25, 2001

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

Worker's Compensation Board of Magistrates

Mrs. Nancy Jean Day, 8370 Center Road, Fenton, Michigan 48430, county of Livingston, as a member representing the general public, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on January 26, 2005.

Mr. Kenneth P. Frankland, 1137 Alton Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mr. Patrick Lorenz Fuller of Okemos, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on January 26, 2005.

Mr. Michael D. Wagner, 5529 Heritage Way, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, county of Grand Traverse, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on January 26, 2005.

Ms. Susan B. Cope, 4177 Seymour Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on January 26, 2005.

Mr. Dale Edward Malewska, 1551 Leland Road, Ovid, Michigan 48866, county of Clinton, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on January 26, 2005.

Ms. Molly Ann Cooke, 22445 Coventry Woods Lane, Southfield, Michigan 48034, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on January 26, 2005.

Mr. Andrew Gordon Sloss, 20406 Fleetwood, Harper Woods, Michigan 48225, county of Wayne, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on January 26, 2005.

Mr. John Joseph Hurbis, 159 Bassett Place, Bloomfield, Michigan 48301, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on January 26, 2005.

Mr. Stephen C. Oldstrom, 859 Greenhills Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-2719, county of Washtenaw, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on January 26, 2005.

Mr. Michael T. Harris, 4175 Indian Glen, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Ms. LaNita R. Haith of West Bloomfield, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on January 26, 2005.

 

January 26, 2001

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

Board of State Canvassers

Ms. Dorothy E. Jones, 263 Kirk Avenue, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, county of Washtenaw, as a member representing Democrats, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on February 1, 2005.

Ms. Elizabeth Hardy, 26701 Carol, Franklin, Michigan 48025, county of Oakland, as a member representing Republicans, succeeding Mrs. Linda K. Shinkle of Williamston, for a term expiring on February 1, 2005.

Sincerely,

John Engler

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

Senators Miller and Young entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senator Schwarz introduced

Senate Joint Resolution A, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 5 of article VIII, to provide for gubernatorial appointment of the governing boards of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University and to limit the number of appointments of a governing board member.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Joint Resolution B, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 46 of article IV, to provide for the death penalty in certain circumstances.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Joint Resolution C, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 2 of article I, section 29 of article V, section 2 of article VIII, and section 5 of article XI and adding sections 25 and 26 to article I, to prohibit discrimination based on sex or ethnicity and to prohibit the state, a political subdivision of the state, an institution of higher education funded wholly or partially by the state, or an employer receiving a state grant, tax abatement, or tax subsidy from using religion, race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin as a criterion for either discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, an individual or group in employment, public education, or public contracting.

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

 

 

Senator Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 15, entitled

A bill to allow the display of the Ten Commandments on public property under certain circumstances.

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

 

 

Senator Byrum introduced

Senate Bill No. 16, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 49 of chapter VII (MCL 767.49).

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

 

 

Senator Byrum introduced

Senate Bill No. 17, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by amending the title, as amended by 1988 PA 100, and by adding chapter 8A.

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

 

 

Senator Byrum introduced

Senate Bill No. 18, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2212c.

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

Senator Byrum introduced

Senate Bill No. 19, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9948) by adding section 2972.

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

 

 

Senator Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 20, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding sections 39d and 39e.

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

 

 

Senator Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 21, entitled

A bill to create certain authorities; to authorize the creation of certain funds; to authorize expenditures from certain funds; to finance the purchase of land and buildings; to allow for the leasing of facilities; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officials.

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

 

 

Senator Stille introduced

Senate Bill No. 22, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 184, entitled "Township zoning act," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 125.271), the title as amended by 1998 PA 152 and section 1 as amended by 1996 PA 47.

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

 

 

Senator Stille introduced

Senate Bill No. 23, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 183, entitled "County zoning act," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 125.201), the title as amended by 1998 PA 151 and section 1 as amended by 1996 PA 46.

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

 

 

Senator Stille introduced

Senate Bill No. 24, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 207, entitled "City and village zoning act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 125.583), the title as amended by 1996 PA 571.

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

 

 

Senators Dingell, McCotter, Byrum and Hoffman introduced

Senate Bill No. 25, entitled

A bill to create a law enforcement officers' bill of rights; to define terms and conditions of disciplinary investigations; to create a cause of action for violations; to protect certain political activity; and to provide for civil remedies.

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

 

 

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 26, entitled

A bill to impose a specific tax on certain mobile homes; to provide for the collection and distribution of that specific tax; to impose certain duties on certain state departments and on certain local units of government; and to provide remedies and penalties.

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

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 27, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 806 (MCL 257.806), as amended by 1995 PA 267.

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

 

 

Senators Hoffman and Schwarz introduced

Senate Bill No. 28, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 295, entitled "State transportation preservation act of 1976," (MCL 474.51 to 474.70) by amending the title, as amended by 1984 PA 210, and by adding section 15a.

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

 

 

Senator Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 29, entitled

A bill relative to the borrowing of money by municipalities and the issuance of certain obligations; to provide for tax levies and sinking funds; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments, state agencies, officials, and employees; to impose certain duties, requirements, and filing fees upon political subdivisions of this state; to authorize the issuance of obligations to pay premiums or to establish funds to self-insure for losses; to prescribe penalties; 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 Finance.

 

 

Senators North, Goschka, Schwarz, Shugars and Bullard introduced

Senate Bill No. 30, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16277 and 20190.

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

 

 

Senators North, Goschka, Koivisto, Bullard and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 31, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled "An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes," by amending section 14 (MCL 205.314), as amended by 1994 PA 307.

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

 

 

Senators North, Goschka, Bullard and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 32, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled "An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes," (MCL 205.301 to 205.317) by adding section 14b.

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

 

 

Senators North, Goschka, Bullard and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 33, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled "An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes," (MCL 205.301 to 205.317) by adding section 14a.

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

Senators North, Schwarz, Goschka, Koivisto, Shugars and Bullard introduced

Senate Bill No. 34, 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 and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

 

 

Senator North introduced

Senate Bill No. 35, entitled

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

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

 

 

Senators North, Goschka, Koivisto, Bullard and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 36, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 2150 (MCL 324.2150), as amended by 1996 PA 585.

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

 

 

Senators North, Goschka, Koivisto, Bullard and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 37, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 2150a.

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

 

 

Senators North, Goschka, Shugars and DeBeaussaert introduced

Senate Bill No. 38, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80177 and 80178 (MCL 324.80177 and 324.80178), as added by 1995 PA 58.

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

 

 

Senators Johnson, Goschka, Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Bennett and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 39, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 106 (MCL 400.106), as amended by 1990 PA 145, and by adding section 106a.

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

 

 

Senators Bennett, Byrum, Sikkema, Stille, Steil, Bullard, Schuette, Smith and Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 40, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 32701 (MCL 324.32701), as amended by 1996 PA 434, and by adding section 32704a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

 

 

Senators Bennett, Steil and Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 41, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811a (MCL 257.811a), as amended by 1992 PA 59.

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

 

 

Senators Bennett, North, Steil and Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 42, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 4 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, and 722.644), the title and section 4 as amended by 1992 PA 272 and sections 1 and 2 as amended by 1988 PA 314.

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

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 43, 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 and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Forestry.

 

 

Senators Jaye, North and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 44, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4h.

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

 

 

Senators Jaye and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 45, entitled

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

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

 

 

Senators Jaye and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 46, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 39d.

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

 

 

Senators Jaye and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 47, 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 and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 

 

Senators Jaye and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 48, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4h.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 49, entitled

A bill to create a police officers bill of rights; to prescribe continuous training of police officers; and to prescribe duties for certain public officials.

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

 

 

Senator Miller introduced

Senate Bill No. 50, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 273 (MCL 206.273), as added by 1988 PA 516.

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

 

 

Senator Miller introduced

Senate Bill No. 51, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 520 and 522 (MCL 206.520 and 206.522), section 520 as amended by 1995 PA 245 and section 522 as amended by 2000 PA 41.

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

Senators Shugars and North introduced

Senate Bill No. 52, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 136d.

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

 

 

Senators Shugars, North and Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 53, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health," (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 8.

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

 

 

Senators Shugars, North and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 54, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 273 (MCL 206.273), as added by 1988 PA 516.

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

 

 

Senator Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 55, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 503 (MCL 436.1503).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senator Schwarz introduced

Senate Bill No. 56, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2891 (MCL 333.2891), as amended by 1992 PA 78.

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

 

 

Senator Schwarz introduced

Senate Bill No. 57, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1492 and 2543 (MCL 600.1492 and 600.2543), section 1492 as added by 1998 PA 249 and section 2543 as amended by 1986 PA 308.

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

 

 

Senator Schwarz introduced

Senate Bill No. 58, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7311, 16221, 16226, and 17766 (MCL 333.7311, 333.16221, 333.16226, and 333.17766), section 7311 as amended by 1993 PA 80, sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 2000 PA 29, and section 17766 as amended by 1990 PA 30, and by adding section 17713.

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

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Appropriations, Joint Senate/House - Thursday, February 8, 11:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)

 

Government Operations - Thursday, February 1, 1:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-1707)

Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:22 a.m.

 

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, January 31, at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.