No. 50

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

91st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 29, 2002.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Philip E. Hoffman.

 

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

 

 
Bennett--presentGougeon--presentSanborn--present
Bullard--presentHammerstrom--presentSchuette--present
Byrum--presentHart--presentSchwarz--present
Cherry--presentHoffman--presentScott--present
DeBeaussaert--presentJohnson--presentShugars--present
DeGrow--presentKoivisto--presentSikkema--present
Dingell--presentLeland--presentSmith--present
Dunaskiss--presentMcCotter--presentSteil--present
Emerson--presentMcManus--presentStille--present
Emmons--presentMiller--presentVan Regenmorter--present
Garcia--presentMurphy--presentVaughn--excused
Gast--presentNorth--presentYoung--present

Goschka--present Peters--present

 

 

Senator Gary Peters of the 14th District offered the following invocation:

Grant, O God, that Your holy and life-giving Spirit may deem so to move every human heart and especially the hearts of the people of this land; that barriers that divide us may crumble; that suspicions disappear and that hatred cease; and that our divisions being held, we may live in justice and peace through our Lord. Amen.

 

Senators Young and Cherry entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that Senators Bennett, Bullard, DeGrow, Garcia, Schuette and Schwarz be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senators Schuette and Bennett entered the Senate Chamber.

 

Senator Emerson moved that Senators Leland and Murphy be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, May 28:

House Bill Nos. 4581 5291 5336 5451 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6017 6020

 

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, May 28, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1056 at 4:00 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1173 at 4:02 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 989 at 4:04 p.m.

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received:

Date: May 28, 2002

Time: 8:58 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1179 (Public Act No. 383), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 19603 (MCL 324.19603), as added by 1998 PA 288.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 28, 2002, at 11:24 a.m.)

Respectfully,

John Engler

Governor

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.

 

10:10 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hoffman.

During the recess, Senators Leland, Garcia, DeGrow and Bullard entered the Senate Chamber.

 

Senator Emmons moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator DeGrow admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.

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

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle and Gallery.

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

 

Senator Schwarz entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:11 a.m.

 

10:19 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.

 

During the recess, Senator DeGrow introduced to the Senate the Marysville High School Girls Volleyball Team, Class B State Champions, and Head Coach John Knuth and presented them with a special tribute.

Coach Knuth responded briefly.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that the Committee on Education be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 142, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1272d, 1279, and 1613 (MCL 380.1272d, 380.1279, and 380.1613), section 1272d as amended by 1993 PA 335, section 1279 as amended by 1997
PA 175, and section 1613 as added by 1982 PA 333, and by adding section 1292; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

 

 

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

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

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

Senate Bill No. 1240, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 204, entitled "Metropolitan transportation authorities act of 1967," by amending section 4 (MCL 124.404).

Substitute (S-2).

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

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 1137, entitled

A bill to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds of this state to finance infrastructure improvements at Michigan public schools and local sewage treatment improvements; to pledge the full faith and credit of this state for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds; to pay for issuing the bonds; to provide for other measures relating to the bonds; and to provide for the submission of the question of the issuance of the bonds to the electors of this state.

Substitute (S-3).

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

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 142, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1272d, 1279, and 1613 (MCL 380.1272d, 380.1279, and 380.1613), section 1272d as amended by 1993 PA 335, section 1279 as amended by 1997 PA 175, and section 1613 as added by 1982 PA 333, and by adding section 1292; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Substitute (S-2).

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

1. Amend page 16, line 24, after "THE" by striking out "PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY OR".

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

 

During the Committee of the Whole, Senator Murphy entered the Senate Chamber.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

Senate Bill No. 1125

Senate Bill No. 554

Senate Bill No. 555

Senate Bill No. 556

Senate Bill No. 557

Senate Bill No. 1337

Senate Bill No. 1323

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1125, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 401.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 653 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGarciaLelandSchwarz
BullardGastMcCotterScott
ByrumGoschkaMcManusShugars
CherryGougeonMillerSikkema
DeBeaussaertHammerstromMurphySmith
DeGrowHartNorthSteil
DingellHoffmanPetersStille
DunaskissJohnsonSanbornVan Regenmorter
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Vaughn

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 554, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 100c (MCL 330.1100c), as added by 1995 PA 290.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 654 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGarciaLelandSchwarz
BullardGastMcCotterScott
ByrumGoschkaMcManusShugars
CherryGougeonMillerSikkema
DeBeaussaertHammerstromMurphySmith
DeGrowHartNorthSteil
DingellHoffmanPetersStille
DunaskissJohnsonSanbornVan Regenmorter
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Vaughn

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 555, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 204b.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 655 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGarciaLelandSchwarz
BullardGastMcCotterScott
ByrumGoschkaMcManusShugars
CherryGougeonMillerSikkema
DeBeaussaertHammerstromMurphySmith
DeGrowHartNorthSteil
DingellHoffmanPetersStille
DunaskissJohnsonSanbornVan Regenmorter
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Vaughn

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 556, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 226 (MCL 330.1226), as amended by 2000 PA 273.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 656 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGarciaLelandSchwarz
BullardGastMcCotterScott
ByrumGoschkaMcManusShugars
CherryGougeonMillerSikkema
DeBeaussaertHammerstromMurphySmith
DeGrowHartNorthSteil
DingellHoffmanPetersStille
DunaskissJohnsonSanbornVan Regenmorter
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Vaughn

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 557, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 222 (MCL 330.1222), as amended by 1995 PA 290.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 657 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGarciaLelandSchwarz
BullardGastMcCotterScott
ByrumGoschkaMcManusShugars
CherryGougeonMillerSikkema
DeBeaussaertHammerstromMurphySmith
DeGrowHartNorthSteil
DingellHoffmanPetersStille
DunaskissJohnsonSanbornVan Regenmorter
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Vaughn

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1337, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 232b.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 658 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGarciaLelandSchwarz
BullardGastMcCotterScott
ByrumGoschkaMcManusShugars
CherryGougeonMillerSikkema
DeBeaussaertHammerstromMurphySmith
DeGrowHartNorthSteil
DingellHoffmanPetersStille
DunaskissJohnsonSanbornVan Regenmorter
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Vaughn

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:

Senate Bill No. 1323

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

 

 

The House of Representatives requested the return of

House Bill No. 5336, entitled

A bill to amend 1989 PA 24, entitled "The district library establishment act," by amending section 25 (MCL 397.195).

Senator Emmons moved that the request of the House be granted.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senator Garcia moved that he be named co-sponsor of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 142

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senator Bennett moved that his name be removed as sponsor of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 142

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senators Emmons, Garcia and Goschka introduced

Senate Joint Resolution V, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IV, to provide for concurrence of 3/5 of the members of each house to increase the rate or base of the state income tax.

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

 

 

Senators Sanborn, DeBeaussaert, Goschka, Shugars and Garcia introduced

Senate Bill No. 1361, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 512 (MCL 206.512), as amended by 1996 PA 484.

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

Senators Stille and Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 1362, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by amending section 30 (MCL 207.1030).

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

 

 

Senators McCotter and Hoffman introduced

Senate Bill No. 1363, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 4 of chapter IV
(MCL 764.4), as amended by 1980 PA 506.

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

 

 

Senators Hoffman and McCotter introduced

Senate Bill No. 1364, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 4a to chapter IV.

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

 

 

Senators Hoffman and McCotter introduced

Senate Bill No. 1365, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 4b to chapter IV.

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

 

 

Senators Hoffman and McCotter introduced

Senate Bill No. 1366, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 3 of chapter XI
(MCL 771.3), as amended by 1998 PA 520, and by adding section 4c to chapter IV.

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

 

 

Senators McCotter and Hoffman introduced

Senate Bill No. 1367, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to probationers and probation officers, to pardons, reprieves, commutations, and paroles, to the administration of correctional institutions, correctional farms, and probation recovery camps, to prisoner labor and correctional industries, and to the supervision and inspection of local jails and houses of correction; to provide for the siting of correctional facilities; to create a state department of corrections, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the transfer to and vesting in said department of powers and duties vested by law in certain other state boards, commissions, and officers, and to abolish certain boards, commissions, and offices the powers and duties of which are transferred by this act; to allow for the operation of certain facilities by private entities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain other state departments and agencies; to provide for the creation of a local lockup advisory board; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to make certain appropriations; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," by amending section 36
(MCL 791.236), as amended by 1999 PA 271.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4581, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 45 (MCL 38.45), as amended by 1988 PA 351.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5291, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 1, 22, and 35 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.1, 777.22, and 777.35), section 1 as amended by 2002 PA 34, section 22 as amended by 2002 PA 143, and section 35 as amended by 2000 PA 279.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 5451, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 78i (MCL 211.78i), as amended by 2001 PA 101.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 6008, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 174, entitled "Office of child support act," by amending sections 1, 3, and 9 (MCL 400.231, 400.233, and 400.239), section 1 as amended and section 9 as added by 1999 PA 161 and section 3 as amended by 1998 PA 112, and by adding section 10.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 6009, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of the court act," by amending sections 2, 2a, and 17d (MCL 552.502, 552.502a, and 552.517d), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 63, section 2a as amended by 1999 PA 150, and section 17d as amended by 1996 PA 144, and by adding sections 11a and 11b.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 6010, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support and parenting time enforcement act," by amending section 2 (MCL 552.602), as amended by 1999 PA 160, and by adding section 5d.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 6011, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of the court act," by amending sections 2, 2a, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 17b, 17c, and 26 (MCL 552.502, 552.502a, 552.505, 552.509, 552.511, 552.513, 552.515, 552.517, 552.517b, 552.517c, and 552.526), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 63, sections 2a and 9 as amended by 1999 PA 150, section 5 as amended by 1996 PA 365, section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 266, section 13 as amended by 1996 PA 144, section 17 as amended and sections 17b and 17c as added by 1994 PA 37, and section 26 as amended by 1996 PA 366, and by adding section 5a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 6012, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support and parenting time enforcement act," by amending sections 2, 3, 3a, 4, 5a, 7, 10, 17, 19, 24, 24a, and 26 (MCL 552.602, 552.603, 552.603a, 552.604, 552.605a, 552.607, 552.610, 552.617, 552.619, 552.624, 552.624a, and 552.626), section 2 as amended by 1999 PA 160, sections 3 and 26 as amended and section 5a as added by 2001 PA 106, section 3a as amended by 1996 PA 120, sections 4, 7, 17, and 19 as amended and section 24a as added by 1998 PA 334, and section 24 as added by 1985 PA 210, and by adding section 3c.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 6017, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 43b.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

House Bill No. 6020, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 138, entitled "The family support act," by amending the title and sections 2 and 8a (MCL 552.452 and 552.458a), the title as amended by 1990 PA 237, section 2 as amended by 2001 PA 111, and section 8a as added by 1999 PA 158.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 1324, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 806 (MCL 257.806), as amended by 2001 PA 268.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Ken Sikkema

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Dunaskiss and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4719, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12541 (MCL 333.12541).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Ken Sikkema

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Dunaskiss and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at 1:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

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

Excused: Senator Gast

 

 

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

House Bill No. 6043, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials," (MCL 125.1651 to 125.1681) by adding section 3d.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Bill Schuette

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Schuette, Sanborn, Leland and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at 1:19 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Schuette (C), Sanborn, Leland and Peters

Excused: Senator McCotter

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:52 a.m.

 

The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 30, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.