No. 54

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

91st Legislature


REGULAR SESSION OF 2001


House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 19, 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--excused

Daniels--present

Dennis--present

DeRossett--present

DeVuyst--present

DeWeese--present

Drolet--present

Ehardt--present

Faunce--present

Frank--present

Garza--excused

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--e/d/s

Richardville--present

Richner--present

Rison--present

Rivet--present

Rocca--present

Sanborn--present

Schauer--present

Schermesser--present

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

Rev. Jerry Sutton, Pastor of Free Methodist Church in Bad Axe, offered the following invocation:

 

"Lord, we thank You for the privilege of knowing You. Thank You, Lord, for the privilege of serving You and for serving one another. Lord, as we consider the Scriptures in whatever our capacity is today and whatever work it is that lies ahead of us, our prayer is very simple. We understand that if there is a season there is a reason, and Lord, we thank You for reminding us that You have given us a reason to be born. So Lord, remind us of our purpose today--might we live out that purpose with integrity. And Lord, at the end of our life whenever that will be, might we die without regret. Thank You, Lord, for the honor of knowing You and serving You. Amen."

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Jacobs moved that Reps. Clarke and Garza be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 105.

A resolution to urge the United States Secretary of State to increase efforts to urge the People's Republic of China to halt its violation of the human rights of its citizens, specifically the persecution against practitioners of Falun Gong.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 36, p. 532.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on House Oversight and Operations on June 13, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until June 14.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 136.

A resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to work for the admission of Latvia into NATO.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 46, p. 766.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on House Oversight and Operations on June 13, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until June 14.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

The Speaker laid before the House

House Concurrent Resolution No. 31.

A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Secretary of State to increase efforts to urge the People's Republic of China to halt its violation of the human rights of its citizens, specifically the persecution against practitioners of Falun Gong.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 36, p. 533.)

(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on House Oversight and Operations on June 13, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until June 14.)

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

 

 

______

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

 

 

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4789, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 1999 PA 68.

(The bill was received from the Senate on June 14, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 53, p. 933.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 292 Yeas--103

 

 
AdaminiFrankLipseySchauer
AllenGeorgeLockwoodSchermesser
AndersonGieleghemMansShackleton
BashamGilbertMcConicoSheltrown
BerneroGodchauxMeadShulman
BirkholzGosselinMeyerSpade
BisbeeHagerMiddaughStallworth
BishopHansenMinoreStamas
BogardusHardmanMortimerStewart
BovinHartNeumannSwitalski
BradstreetHowellNewellTabor
Brown, B.JacobsO'NeilThomas
Brown, C.JamnickPappageorgeToy
Brown, R.JansenPattersonVan Woerkom
CallahanJelinekPestkaVander Roest
CassisJohnson, RickPhillipsVander Veen
CaulJohnson, RuthPlakasVear
Clark, I.JulianPumfordVoorhees
DanielsKilpatrickQuarlesWaters
DennisKoetjeRaczkowskiWhitmer
DeRossettKolbRichardvilleWilliams
DeVuystKooimanRichnerWojno
DeWeeseKowallRisonWoodward
DroletKuipersRivetWoronchak
EhardtLaSataRoccaZelenko
FaunceLemmonsSanborn

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

The House agreed to the full title of the bill.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Whitmer moved that Rep. Murphy be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4562, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9205a.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 293 Yeas--101

 

 
AdaminiFrankLipseySchauer
AllenGeorgeLockwoodSchermesser
AndersonGieleghemMansShackleton
BashamGilbertMcConicoSheltrown
BerneroGodchauxMeadShulman
BirkholzGosselinMeyerSpade
BisbeeHagerMiddaughStallworth
BishopHansenMinoreStamas
BogardusHartMortimerStewart
BovinHowellNeumannSwitalski
BradstreetJacobsNewellTabor
Brown, B.JamnickO'NeilThomas
Brown, C.JansenPappageorgeToy
Brown, R.JelinekPattersonVan Woerkom
CallahanJohnson, RickPestkaVander Roest
CassisJohnson, RuthPhillipsVander Veen
CaulJulianPumfordVear
Clark, I.KilpatrickQuarlesVoorhees
DanielsKoetjeRaczkowskiWaters
DennisKolbRichardvilleWhitmer
DeRossettKooimanRichnerWilliams
DeVuystKowallRisonWojno
DeWeeseKuipersRivetWoodward
DroletLaSataRoccaWoronchak
EhardtLemmonsSanbornZelenko

Faunce

 

 

Nays--1

 

 

Hardman

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4799, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 5j.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 294 Yeas--102

 

 
AdaminiGeorgeLockwoodSchauer
AllenGieleghemMansSchermesser
AndersonGilbertMcConicoScranton
BashamGodchauxMeadShackleton
BerneroGosselinMeyerShulman
BirkholzHagerMiddaughSpade
BisbeeHansenMinoreStallworth
BishopHardmanMortimerStamas
BogardusHartNeumannStewart
BovinHowellNewellSwitalski
BradstreetJacobsO'NeilTabor
Brown, B.JamnickPappageorgeThomas
Brown, C.JansenPattersonToy
Brown, R.JelinekPestkaVan Woerkom
CallahanJohnson, RickPhillipsVander Roest
CassisJohnson, RuthPlakasVander Veen
CaulJulianPumfordVear
Clark, I.KilpatrickQuarlesVoorhees
DanielsKoetjeRaczkowskiWaters
DeRossettKolbRichardvilleWhitmer
DeVuystKooimanRichnerWilliams
DeWeeseKowallRisonWojno
DroletKuipersRivetWoodward
EhardtLaSataRoccaWoronchak
FaunceLemmonsSanbornZelenko

Frank Lipsey

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4879, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," by amending section 33 (MCL 257.1833).

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 295 Yeas--105

 

 
AdaminiGeorgeLipseySchauer
AllenGieleghemLockwoodSchermesser
AndersonGilbertMansScranton
BashamGodchauxMcConicoShackleton
BerneroGosselinMeadSheltrown
BirkholzHagerMeyerShulman
BisbeeHaleMiddaughSpade
BishopHansenMinoreStallworth
BogardusHardmanMortimerStamas
BovinHartNeumannStewart
BradstreetHowellNewellSwitalski
Brown, B.JacobsO'NeilTabor
Brown, C.JamnickPappageorgeThomas
Brown, R.JansenPattersonToy
CallahanJelinekPestkaVan Woerkom
CassisJohnson, RickPhillipsVander Roest
CaulJohnson, RuthPlakasVander Veen
Clark, I.JulianPumfordVear
DanielsKilpatrickQuarlesVoorhees
DennisKoetjeRaczkowskiWaters
DeRossettKolbRichardvilleWhitmer
DeVuystKooimanRichnerWilliams
DeWeeseKowallRisonWojno
DroletKuipersRivetWoodward
EhardtLaSataRoccaWoronchak
FaunceLemmonsSanbornZelenko

Frank

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

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.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Reeves entered the House Chambers.

 

 

House Bill No. 4771, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 16 (MCL 125.1516).

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 296 Yeas--105

 

 
AdaminiGeorgeLipseySanborn
AllenGieleghemLockwoodSchauer
AndersonGilbertMansSchermesser
BashamGodchauxMcConicoScranton
BerneroGosselinMeadShackleton
BirkholzHagerMeyerSheltrown
BisbeeHaleMiddaughShulman
BishopHansenMinoreSpade
BogardusHardmanMortimerStallworth
BovinHartNeumannStamas
BradstreetHowellNewellStewart
Brown, B.JacobsO'NeilSwitalski
Brown, C.JamnickPappageorgeTabor
Brown, R.JansenPattersonThomas
CallahanJelinekPestkaToy
CassisJohnson, RickPhillipsVan Woerkom
CaulJohnson, RuthPlakasVander Roest
Clark, I.JulianPumfordVander Veen
DanielsKilpatrickQuarlesVear
DennisKoetjeRaczkowskiVoorhees
DeRossettKolbReevesWaters
DeVuystKooimanRichardvilleWhitmer
DeWeeseKowallRichnerWojno
DroletKuipersRisonWoodward
EhardtLaSataRivetWoronchak
FaunceLemmonsRoccaZelenko

Frank

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

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.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 152, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 3101 (MCL 324.3101), as amended by 1997 PA 29, and by adding section 3103a.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 297 Yeas--105

 

 
AdaminiGeorgeLipseySanborn
AllenGieleghemLockwoodSchauer
AndersonGilbertMansScranton
BashamGodchauxMcConicoShackleton
BerneroGosselinMeadSheltrown
BirkholzHagerMeyerShulman
BisbeeHaleMiddaughSpade
BishopHansenMinoreStallworth
BogardusHardmanMortimerStamas
BovinHartNeumannStewart
BradstreetHowellNewellSwitalski
Brown, B.JacobsO'NeilTabor
Brown, C.JamnickPappageorgeThomas
Brown, R.JansenPattersonToy
CallahanJelinekPestkaVan Woerkom
CassisJohnson, RickPhillipsVander Roest
CaulJohnson, RuthPlakasVander Veen
Clark, I.JulianPumfordVear
DanielsKilpatrickQuarlesVoorhees
DennisKoetjeRaczkowskiWaters
DeRossettKolbReevesWhitmer
DeVuystKooimanRichardvilleWilliams
DeWeeseKowallRichnerWojno
DroletKuipersRisonWoodward
EhardtLaSataRivetWoronchak
FaunceLemmonsRoccaZelenko

Frank

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

"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,".

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

 

 

 

House Bill No. 4924, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2103 (MCL 500.2103), as amended by 1990 PA 305.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 298 Yeas--106

 

 
AdaminiGeorgeLockwoodSchauer
AllenGieleghemMansSchermesser
AndersonGilbertMcConicoScranton
BashamGodchauxMeadShackleton
BerneroGosselinMeyerSheltrown
BirkholzHagerMiddaughShulman
BisbeeHaleMinoreSpade
BishopHansenMortimerStallworth
BogardusHardmanMurphyStamas
BovinHartNeumannStewart
BradstreetHowellNewellSwitalski
Brown, B.JacobsO'NeilTabor
Brown, C.JamnickPappageorgeThomas
Brown, R.JansenPattersonToy
CallahanJelinekPestkaVan Woerkom
CassisJohnson, RickPhillipsVander Roest
CaulJohnson, RuthPlakasVander Veen
Clark, I.JulianPumfordVear
DanielsKilpatrickQuarlesVoorhees
DennisKoetjeRaczkowskiWaters
DeRossettKolbReevesWhitmer
DeVuystKooimanRichardvilleWilliams
DeWeeseKowallRichnerWojno
DroletKuipersRivetWoodward
EhardtLaSataRoccaWoronchak
FaunceLemmonsSanbornZelenko

Frank Lipsey

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4925, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 82147 (MCL 324.82147), as added by 1995 PA 58.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 299 Yeas--107

 

 
AdaminiGeorgeLockwoodSchauer
AllenGieleghemMansSchermesser
AndersonGilbertMcConicoScranton
BashamGodchauxMeadShackleton
BerneroGosselinMeyerSheltrown
BirkholzHagerMiddaughShulman
BisbeeHaleMinoreSpade
BishopHansenMortimerStallworth
BogardusHardmanMurphyStamas
BovinHartNeumannStewart
BradstreetHowellNewellSwitalski
Brown, B.JacobsO'NeilTabor
Brown, C.JamnickPappageorgeThomas
Brown, R.JansenPattersonToy
CallahanJelinekPestkaVan Woerkom
CassisJohnson, RickPhillipsVander Roest
CaulJohnson, RuthPlakasVander Veen
Clark, I.JulianPumfordVear
DanielsKilpatrickQuarlesVoorhees
DennisKoetjeRaczkowskiWaters
DeRossettKolbReevesWhitmer
DeVuystKooimanRichardvilleWilliams
DeWeeseKowallRichnerWojno
DroletKuipersRisonWoodward
EhardtLaSataRivetWoronchak
FaunceLemmonsRoccaZelenko
FrankLipseySanborn

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4763, 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 65 (MCL 791.265), as amended by 1998 PA 512.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 300 Yeas--105

 

 
AdaminiGieleghemMansSchauer
AllenGilbertMcConicoSchermesser
AndersonGodchauxMeadScranton
BerneroGosselinMeyerShackleton
BirkholzHagerMiddaughSheltrown
BisbeeHaleMinoreShulman
BishopHansenMortimerSpade
BogardusHardmanMurphyStallworth
BovinHartNeumannStamas
BradstreetHowellNewellStewart
Brown, B.JacobsO'NeilSwitalski
Brown, C.JamnickPappageorgeTabor
Brown, R.JansenPattersonThomas
CallahanJelinekPestkaToy
CassisJohnson, RickPhillipsVan Woerkom
CaulJohnson, RuthPlakasVander Roest
Clark, I.JulianPumfordVander Veen
DanielsKilpatrickQuarlesVear
DennisKoetjeRaczkowskiVoorhees
DeRossettKolbReevesWaters
DeVuystKooimanRichardvilleWhitmer
DeWeeseKowallRichnerWilliams
DroletKuipersRisonWojno
EhardtLaSataRivetWoodward
FaunceLipseyRoccaWoronchak
FrankLockwoodSanbornZelenko

George

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4491, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1284b (MCL 380.1284b), as added by 1999 PA 141.

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

Roll Call No. 301 Yeas--57

 

 
AdaminiHagerMeadShackleton
AllenHowellMeyerSheltrown
BirkholzJelinekMiddaughStamas
BradstreetJohnson, RickMortimerSwitalski
Brown, R.JulianNeumannTabor
CaulKilpatrickNewellThomas
DeRossettKoetjePappageorgeToy
DeVuystKolbPattersonVan Woerkom
DeWeeseKooimanPumfordVander Roest
DroletKowallRaczkowskiVear
EhardtKuipersRichardvilleVoorhees
FaunceLemmonsRichnerWaters
GeorgeLipseyRoccaWoronchak
GilbertLockwoodSanbornZelenko

Gosselin

 

 

Nays--49

 

 
AndersonDennisLaSataSchauer
BashamFrankMansSchermesser
BerneroGieleghemMcConicoScranton
BisbeeGodchauxMinoreShulman
BishopHaleMurphySpade
BogardusHansenO'NeilStallworth
BovinHardmanPestkaStewart
Brown, B.HartPhillipsVander Veen
Brown, C.JacobsPlakasWhitmer
CallahanJamnickQuarlesWilliams
CassisJansenReevesWojno
Clark, I.Johnson, RuthRisonWoodward

Daniels

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 302 Yeas--103

 

 
AdaminiGeorgeLockwoodSchauer
AllenGieleghemMansSchermesser
AndersonGilbertMcConicoScranton
BashamGosselinMeadShackleton
BerneroHagerMeyerSheltrown
BirkholzHaleMiddaughShulman
BisbeeHansenMinoreSpade
BishopHardmanMortimerStallworth
BovinHartMurphyStamas
BradstreetHowellNeumannSwitalski
Brown, B.JacobsNewellTabor
Brown, C.JamnickO'NeilThomas
Brown, R.JansenPappageorgeToy
CallahanJelinekPattersonVan Woerkom
CassisJohnson, RickPestkaVander Roest
CaulJohnson, RuthPhillipsVander Veen
Clark, I.JulianPlakasVear
DanielsKilpatrickPumfordVoorhees
DennisKoetjeRaczkowskiWaters
DeRossettKolbReevesWhitmer
DeVuystKooimanRichardvilleWilliams
DeWeeseKowallRichnerWojno
DroletKuipersRisonWoodward
EhardtLaSataRivetWoronchak
FaunceLemmonsRoccaZelenko
FrankLipseySanborn

 

 

Nays--1

 

 

Godchaux

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Patterson moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to provide for the establishment of agricultural production districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption of certain agricultural property from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain agricultural property; to provide for an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for certain agreements; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of exemption certificates and agreements and to prescribe the contents of those certificates and agreements; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; to reimburse for certain lost revenues; and to provide penalties.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 206, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 105, 106, 122, 123, 131, 133, 141, 143, 151, 338, 342a, 344, 404, 405, 407, 413, 488, 489, 521, 525, 563, 564b, 703a, 753, 754, 901, and 1060 (MCL 450.1105, 450.1106, 450.1122, 450.1123, 450.1131, 450.1133, 450.1141, 450.1143, 450.1151, 450.1338, 450.1342a, 450.1344, 450.1404, 450.1405, 450.1407, 450.1413, 450.1488, 450.1489, 450.1521, 450.1525, 450.1563, 450.1564b, 450.1703a, 450.1753, 450.1754, 450.1901, and 450.2060), sections 106, 122, 133, 141, 405, 521, 525, and 563 as amended and sections 342a and 754 as added by 1989 PA 121, section 123 as amended by 1993 PA 357, sections 131, 338, 407, and 1060 as amended by 1993 PA 91, and sections 151, 344, 404, 489, 564b, 703a, and 753 as amended and section 488 as added by 1997 PA 118, and by adding section 406a.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce (for amendment, see House Journal No. 43, p. 648),

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Allen moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 216, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 192, entitled "Professional service corporation act," by amending section 13 (MCL 450.233), as amended by 1990 PA 166.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4811, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 5028, 5412, and 7918 (MCL 500.5028, 500.5412, and 500.7918), section 7918 as amended by 1980 PA 41.

The bill was read a second time.

 

Rep. Hager moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 360, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 4o.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 361, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 2 (MCL 15.262).

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4774, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform commercial code," by amending section 9311 (MCL 440.9311), as amended by 2000 PA 348.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 373, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 303, 319, 320a, 601b, and 732 (MCL 257.303, 257.319, 257.320a, 257.601b, and 257.732), sections 303, 319, 320a, and 732 as amended by 2000 PA 460, section 601b as added by 1996 PA 320, and by adding section 601c.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Justice,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

Rep. Faunce moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 7, line 17, after the first "SECTION" by striking out "601B(2) OR (3)" and inserting "601B(3)".

2. Amend page 7, line 17, after the second "SECTION" by striking out "601C(1) OR (2)" and inserting "601C(2)".

3. Amend page 7, line 18, after the second "section" by striking out "653A(3) OR (4)" and inserting "653a(4)".

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 374, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12), as amended by 2000 PA 459.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Justice (for amendment, see House Journal No. 52, p. 904),

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 491, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4 (MCL 205.94), as amended by 2000 PA 200.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 492, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4x (MCL 205.54x), as added by 2000 PA 204.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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Rep. Murphy, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 293-297. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

 

 

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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.

 

 

Rep. Patterson moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Thursday, June 21, at 12:00 Noon.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Rivet, Bradstreet, Schauer, Sheltrown, Lockwood, Whitmer, Bovin, Spade, Cassis, Shackleton, Kooiman, Plakas, Neumann, Birkholz, Bogardus, Lemmons, Murphy, Hale, Stewart, Hansen, Dennis, Jacobs, Callahan, Kilpatrick, Faunce, Julian, Van Woerkom, Zelenko, Bernero, Wojno, Lipsey, Adamini, Kolb, Gieleghem, McConico, Rich Brown, LaSata, Thomas, Minore, Meyer, Voorhees, Ehardt, Rison, Daniels, Clark, Vear, Caul, Hardman, Jamnick, Richner, Scranton, Woodward, Phillips, Switalski, Basham and Anderson offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 158.

A resolution calling for increased energy conservation and urging the Michigan Public Service Commission to include relevant information in its education materials on gas and electric choice.

Whereas, Every generation seems to need the shock of rising fuel costs to be reminded that many of the traditional sources of our energy are finite in nature and that energy is essential to our nation's future. While the balance of supply and demand is influenced by a wide array of factors, including environmental concerns, economic demands, and international relations, there are many effective steps we can take as individual citizens and businesses to deal with rising energy prices; and

Whereas, At the present time, attention is being focused on rapidly rising gasoline prices. Only a few months ago, natural gas supplies and projected cost increases were the center of concern. California's electricity crisis and rolling blackouts have served to remind us of the vulnerability of our society to any disruption in energy supplies; and

Whereas, With the many factors involved in producing and delivering energy, there are few courses of action available that can make a difference quickly to the supply component of this equation. Conservation practices can bring about an immediate reduction in demand. Even a small percentage of savings can represent a notable quantity of oil, natural gas, or other fuel; and

Whereas, The Michigan Public Service Commission has an opportunity to communicate conservation information through its ongoing efforts to educate Michigan citizens on natural gas choice options. Adding examples, statistics, and hints about conservation to the materials being prepared can help our state and its citizens; and

Whereas, While the long-term challenge of meeting our energy needs includes new investments, new sources of energy, and new technologies, the positive impact that conservation practices can make must not be overlooked. Most observers would likely concede that our level of energy consumption includes considerable waste and inefficiency. Public education programs can serve to remind households and places of business to be more prudent in making sure we use energy wisely. To ignore the real savings that can result from conservation is foolhardy, for we can save resources and money with little more investment than good planning and common sense in our homes, in our schools, and in our places of work; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call upon Michigan's citizens and businesses to increase energy conservation efforts; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the Michigan Public Service Commission to incorporate a strong conservation message in the upcoming public education programs it will be providing on natural gas choice and electric choice; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Public Service Commission.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

 

 

Reps. Murphy, Hale, Lemmons, Stewart, Spade, Shulman, Hansen, Dennis, Jacobs, Rivet, Kilpatrick, Schauer, Faunce, Van Woerkom, Hager, Zelenko, Bernero, Wojno, Lipsey, Adamini, Kolb, Gieleghem, McConico, Rich Brown, Frank, Thomas, Minore, Neumann, Meyer, Gosselin, Ehardt, Birkholz, Rison, Bogardus, Daniels, Bovin, Clark, Whitmer, Caul, Waters, Drolet, Hardman, Quarles, Jamnick, Plakas, Kooiman, Richner, Scranton, Woodward, Phillips, Reeves, Switalski, Basham, Lockwood and Pestka offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 159.

A resolution commemorating June 19, 2001, as Juneteenth Day in recognition of the annual holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.

Whereas, Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is the annual holiday celebrated on June 19th in the United States to commemorate the end of slavery. For more than a century, Juneteenth has been observed mainly in Texas and parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. June 19th marks the day in 1865 when word reached African-Americans in Texas that slavery in the United States had been abolished; and

Whereas, News of the proclamation officially reached Texas on June 19, 1865, when a Union general backed by nearly 2,000 troops arrived in the city of Galveston. The general, Gordon Granger, publicly announced that slavery in the United States had ended. Reactions among newly freed slaves ranged from shock and disbelief to jubilant celebration. That day has been known ever since as Juneteenth, a name probably derived from the slang combination of the words June and nineteenth; and

Whereas, Juneteenth celebrations began in Texas in 1866. Within a few years, the recognition of this day had spread to other states and became an annual tradition. Celebrations often open with praying and religious ceremonies and include a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. A wide range of festivities entertained participants, from music and dancing to contests of physical strength; and

Whereas, Juneteenth symbolizes the end of slavery and has come to symbolize for many African-Americans what the fourth of July symbolizes for all Americans, freedom. It serves as a historical milestone reminding Americans of the triumph of the human spirit over the cruelty of slavery. It honors those African-American ancestors who survived the inhumane institution of bondage, as well as demonstrating pride in the marvelous legacy of resistance and perseverance they left us; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate June 19, 2001 as Juneteenth Day. We encourage American citizens everywhere to take a moment to reflect upon the millions of African-Americans who were enslaved in this country. This day truly symbolizes a tenet upon which this country was founded, the freedom and equality for all Americans.

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. Bishop, Mead, Hale, Lemmons, Stewart, Spade, Vander Roest, Shulman, Hansen, Dennis, Jacobs, Rivet, Kilpatrick, Faunce, Julian, Van Woerkom, Hager, Pappageorge, Zelenko, Wojno, Lipsey, Adamini, McConico, Rich Brown, LaSata, Thomas, Minore, Neumann, Meyer, Gosselin, Voorhees, Kowall, Koetje, Shackleton, Ehardt, Birkholz, Bogardus, Bovin, Whitmer, Vear, Waters, Jansen, Kuipers, Jamnick, Richner, Woodward, Phillips, Switalski, Basham, Cassis and Anderson offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 160.

A resolution honoring Ray Lawson for his outstanding years of service to the students of Rochester Community Schools.

Whereas, It is with deep appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and professionalism that Ray Lawson has put forth on behalf of the students, community, and administration of the Rochester Community Schools that we honor him. As the community of Rochester recognizes the loyalty and devotion to public education of this committed teacher, we add our sentiments of gratitude for a job well done; and

Whereas, In his 54 years of service, Ray Lawson has tirelessly served public education in the Rochester Community Schools in order to improve the instruction and well-being of our children. Through the years, the educational system has changed and evolved. Ray Lawson has responded with enthusiasm and a heartfelt concern for the students of Rochester Community Schools. This has been greatly appreciated, both by the citizens and students that have benefitted directly from Ray Lawson's work; and

Whereas, Ray Lawson has long and faithfully served in leadership roles in state organizations including the Michigan Council of Teacher of English, Michigan Educators Association, Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, and the Michigan Association of the Professions; and

Whereas, There can be little doubt of the personal sense of duty and enthusiasm that Ray Lawson brings to the classroom on a daily basis, and the positive influence and impact on the thousands of students educated by Ray Lawson throughout his compassionate and generous years of serving the students of Rochester Community Schools and the community of Rochester; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor Ray Lawson for his outstanding years of service to the students of Rochester Community Schools; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Ray Lawson 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. Hansen, Murphy, Hale, Lemmons, Stewart, Spade, Dennis, Jacobs, Rivet, Callahan, Kilpatrick, Schauer, Zelenko, Bernero, Wojno, Lipsey, Adamini, Kolb, Gieleghem, McConico, Rich Brown, Thomas, Minore, Neumann, Meyer, Rison, Bogardus, Daniels, Bovin, Clark, Whitmer, Waters, Hardman, Quarles, Jamnick, Plakas, Woodward, Phillips, Reeves, Switalski, Basham, Pestka and Anderson offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 161.

A resolution to urge the Governor to move the administration of the MEAP test from the Department of Treasury back to the Department of Education.

Whereas, In October 1999, the Governor transferred responsibility for the administration of the Michigan Education Assessment Program from the Department of Education to the Department of Treasury. This transfer was made through Executive Order No. 1999-12 on October 18, 1999. The reorganization order also included the shifting of authority for various functions among these two departments, the Department of Career Development, the State Board of Education, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction; and

Whereas, While there are significant financial considerations with the administration of the Michigan Education Assessment Program, this is clearly an enterprise that is central to education. As a measure of student and school performance, the MEAP tests reflect the work and expertise of educators in development, analysis, and planning. The understanding of classroom management, preparation, and procedures that is within the education community and the Department of Education is vital to the success of the MEAP in fostering progress in our schools; and

Whereas, Recent events serve to illustrate the appropriateness of education professionals handling the various duties related to standardized tests and their evaluation. For both effectiveness and efficiency, the Department of Education should be responsible for the administration of the Michigan Education Assessment Program; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Governor to move the administration of the MEAP test from the Department of Treasury back to the Department of Education; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.

 

 

Reps. Lemmons, Murphy, Hale, Stewart, Spade, Shulman, Hansen, Dennis, Jacobs, Rivet, Kilpatrick, Schauer, Faunce, Vander Veen, Pappageorge, Zelenko, Bernero, Wojno, Lipsey, Adamini, Kolb, Gieleghem, McConico, Rich Brown, Thomas, Minore, Neumann, Meyer, Ehardt, Birkholz, Rison, Bogardus, Daniels, Bovin, Clark, Whitmer, Waters, Hardman, Jamnick, Richner, Woodward, Phillips, Reeves, Switalski and Cassis offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 162.

A resolution honoring Dr. Alexa I. Canady upon her retirement.

Whereas, It is with deep appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and professionalism that Dr. Alexa I. Canady has put forth on behalf of the people of the state of Michigan that we honor her upon her retirement. As the people of the state of Michigan recognize the loyalty and devotion to public service of this conscientious individual, we add our sentiments of gratitude for a job well done; and

Whereas, Dr. Alexa I. Canady has been working in the medical field during an era of great change. She has given many years of service to the people of the state of Michigan. As Dr. Alexa I. Canady well knows, financial pressures and changing expectations have combined to make a challenging time to work in medicine. With the personal sense of duty that Dr. Alexa I. Canady brought to work each day, she met these challenges with enthusiasm and a genuine interest in efficiency in health care. This has been deeply appreciated by both the citizens and organizations in the state of Michigan. They have benefited directly from Dr. Alexa I. Canady's work, as well as other doctors who have witnessed this fine example; and

Whereas, Alexa Canady was born in 1950 to Clinton Canady, Jr. and Elizabeth Hortense (Golden) Canady. She and her three brothers grew up with high standards and expectations. Her parents instilled in her a strong belief in community support and the feeling that "Getting up each day is an adventure."; and

Whereas, Alexa Canady's high achievement began in elementary school when she was able to skip the third grade and go right to the fourth grade due to her amazing test scores. Attending the University of Michigan as a math major, she became an editorial page editor for the Michigan Daily. When she become interested in medicine, she was accepted into the University of Michigan Medical School. Although, at first, Alexa Canady was interested in the nervous system, she eventually decided that she "felt at home in neurosurgery". As a surgical intern at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a resident in neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota Hospital, she learned to overcome stress, challenges, and rejection while staying focused on her goal of service to those in need of health care. She overcame the barriers of racism and sexism to achieve this goal; and

Whereas, While on a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, she met her career mentor, Dr. Luis Schut. Dr. Schut taught her to counteract the everyday stress of this profession by having fun. It was a lesson which Dr. Alexa I. Canady learned well. Everyone who has worked with Dr. Canady knows that play is an important part of the health care program, of the therapy, of the practice of medicine, and of getting well. At Children's Hospital of Michigan, Dr. Alexa I. Canady has continued to save lives and make a big difference in the lives of her patients and their families; and

Whereas, Dr. Canady understands and communicates with the people she treats. Indeed, she has stated, "I'm just your friendly neighborhood neurosurgeon and my patients should be able to talk to me as they would anyone on the street.". She is more than this, however, she is the first female African-American neurosurgeon in the United States. Hour Detroit magazine called her "the Jackie Robinson of pediatric neurosurgery". She is nationally acclaimed and world renowned. Dr. Canady has been noted for her 14-hour workdays, her work as a mentor, and the high standards of education she has brought to the residents who have worked with her; and

Whereas, In 1988, Dr. Canady married George Davis, a retired medical corps recruiter for the U.S. Navy. Dr. Alexa I. Canady is now planning to retire with her husband in Florida. Dr. Canady will not be idle. She says, "I'm constitutionally incapable of sitting still.". She plans to write a book on pediatric neurosurgery for pediatricians. We look forward to continued service and great work from Dr. Alexa I. Canady; and

Whereas, There can be little doubt that the record of Dr. Alexa I. Canady in her responsibilities as neurosurgeon over the past years will continue to reap rewards for the people of the state of Michigan. We offer our thanks on this personal milestone; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body join with the citizens of the state of Michigan in honoring Dr. Alexa I. Canady upon her retirement and her many outstanding years in neurosurgery. May she enjoy the happiest of retirements; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Dr. Alexa I. Canady 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. Bradstreet, Gosselin, Vander Veen, Tabor, Rivet, Schauer, Sheltrown, Richardville, Kuipers, Voorhees, Cassis, Kooiman, Shackleton, Drolet, Birkholz, Mead, Hale, Lemmons, Stewart, Spade, Vander Roest, Shulman, Ruth Johnson, Hansen, Jacobs, Callahan, Kilpatrick, Faunce, Julian, Van Woerkom, Hager, Pappageorge, Zelenko, Bernero, Wojno, Lipsey, Adamini, Kolb, Gieleghem, Rich Brown, LaSata, Thomas, Neumann, Meyer, Kowall, Koetje, Ehardt, Bovin, Whitmer, Vear, Caul, Waters, Jansen, Bishop, Jamnick, Richner, Scranton, Switalski and Lockwood offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 33.

A concurrent resolution calling for increased energy conservation and urging the Michigan Public Service Commission to include relevant information in its education materials on gas and electric choice.

Whereas, Every generation seems to need the shock of rising fuel costs to be reminded that many of the traditional sources of our energy are finite in nature and that energy is essential to our nation's future. While the balance of supply and demand is influenced by a wide array of factors, including environmental concerns, economic demands, and international relations, there are many effective steps we can take as individual citizens and businesses to deal with rising energy prices; and

Whereas, At the present time, attention is being focused on rapidly rising gasoline prices. Only a few months ago, natural gas supplies and projected cost increases were the center of concern. California's electricity crisis and rolling blackouts have served to remind us of the vulnerability of our society to any disruption in energy supplies; and

Whereas, With the many factors involved in producing and delivering energy, there are few courses of action available that can make a difference quickly to the supply component of this equation. Conservation practices can bring about an immediate reduction in demand. Even a small percentage of savings can represent a notable quantity of oil, natural gas, or other fuel; and

Whereas, The Michigan Public Service Commission has an opportunity to communicate conservation information through its ongoing efforts to educate Michigan citizens on natural gas choice options. Adding examples, statistics, and hints about conservation to the materials being prepared can help our state and its citizens; and

Whereas, While the long-term challenge of meeting our energy needs includes new investments, new sources of energy, and new technologies, the positive impact that conservation practices can make must not be overlooked. Most observers would likely concede that our level of energy consumption includes considerable waste and inefficiency. Public education programs can serve to remind households and places of business to be more prudent in making sure we use energy wisely. To ignore the real savings that can result from conservation is foolhardy, for we can save resources and money with little more investment than good planning and common sense in our homes, in our schools, and in our places of work; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we call upon Michigan's citizens and businesses to increase energy conservation efforts; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the Michigan Public Service Commission to incorporate a strong conservation message in the upcoming public education programs it will be providing on natural gas choice and electric choice; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Public Service Commission.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

 

 

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, June 15:

House Bill Nos. 4958 4959 4960 4961 4962 4963 4964 4965

 

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, June 19, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4222 at 12:43 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4223 at 12:45 p.m.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

 

 

House Bill No. 4253, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for community colleges and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.

The Senate has appointed Senators Gast, Goschka and DeBeaussaert as conferees to join with Reps. Stamas, Kooiman and Pestka.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 19, 2001.

 

 

House Bill No. 4254, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds; to require and provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

The Senate has appointed Senators Gougeon, Schwarz and Smith as conferees to join with Reps. Mortimer, LaSata and Stallworth.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 19, 2001.

 

 

House Bill No. 4255, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.

The Senate has appointed Senators North, Hoffman and Smith as conferees to join with Reps. LaSata, Newell and Reeves.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 19, 2001.

 

 

House Bill No. 4256, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of education and certain other purposes relating to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, school districts, and other governmental bodies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain legal entities and state agencies.

The Senate has appointed Senators Stille, Bennett and Murphy as conferees to join with Reps. Jelinek, Godchaux and Switalski.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 19, 2001.

 

 

House Bill No. 4257, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create certain funds and accounts; to require certain reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

The Senate has appointed Senators Bennett, Gast and DeBeaussaert as conferees to join with Reps. Mead, Jansen and Rich Brown.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 19, 2001.

House Bill No. 4258, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.

The Senate has appointed Senators Schwarz, McManus and Koivisto as conferees to join with Reps. Caul, Mead and Frank.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 19, 2001.

 

 

House Bill No. 4259, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds and accounts; to require reports; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

The Senate has appointed Senators McManus, Gast and Koivisto as conferees to join with Reps. Mead, Jansen and Rich Brown.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 19, 2001.

 

 

Notices

 

 

I hereby replace Rep. Adamini with Rep. Hansen Clarke on the conference committee for Senate Bill No. 236.

Rick Johnson

Speaker of the House

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor, approving and signing the following bills at the times designated below, was received and read:

 

Date: June 17, 2001

Time: 5:04 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4412 (Public Act No. 23, I.E.), 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 the part heading to part 417 and sections 41701, 41702, 41703, 41704, 41706, 41707, 41708, 41710, 41712, 42714, and 43530 (MCL 324.41701, 324.41702, 324.41703, 324.41704, 324.41706, 324.41707, 324.41708, 324.41710, 324.41712, 324.42714, and 324.43530), sections 41701, 41702, 41703, 41704, 41706, 41707, 41708, 41710, 41712, and 42714 as added by 1995 PA 57 and section 43530 as amended by 1996 PA 585.

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 18, 2001, at 3:30 p.m.)

 

 

Date: June 18, 2001

Time: 7:45 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4029 (Public Act No. 25, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker's compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act," by amending section 2117 (MCL 500.2117), as amended by 1980 PA 461.

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 19, 2001, at 9:43 a.m.)

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Pumford, Ehardt, Meyer, Bovin and Jelinek introduced

House Bill No. 4966, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled "An act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the members of the county board of commissioners; to provide for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 10 and 12 (MCL 46.410 and 46.412), section 12 as amended by 1982 PA 504.

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

 

 

Reps. Pumford, Ehardt, Meyer, Bovin and Jelinek introduced

House Bill No. 4967, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 14 (MCL 45.514), as amended by 1982 PA 300.

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

 

 

Rep. Callahan introduced

House Bill No. 4968, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 721 (MCL 257.721), as amended by 2000 PA 154.

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

Reps. Bogardus, Scranton, Neumann and Godchaux introduced

House Bill No. 4969, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1284a.

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

 

 

Reps. Shackleton, Bovin, Richardville and Allen introduced

House Bill No. 4970, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 15 and 602 (MCL 380.15 and 380.602), as added by 2000 PA 231.

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

 

 

Reps. Voorhees, Ehardt, Birkholz, Kuipers, Drolet, Gosselin, Pappageorge, Tabor, Vander Veen, Kooiman and Shackleton introduced

House Bill No. 4971, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4 (MCL 205.94), as amended by 2000 PA 200.

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

 

 

Reps. Hale, Schermesser, Kilpatrick, Clark, Williams, Neumann, Garza, Bovin, Wojno and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4972, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2111c.

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

 

 

Reps. Hale, Schermesser, Kilpatrick, Schauer, Clark, Neumann, Williams, Garza, Bovin, Wojno and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4973, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 506b.

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

 

 

Reps. Hale, Schermesser, Kilpatrick, Clark, Williams, Neumann, Garza, Bovin, Wojno and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4974, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 18 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.18), as amended by 2000 PA 304.

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

 

 

Reps. Anderson, O'Neil, Schauer, Spade, Rich Brown, Plakas, Bogardus, Pestka, Pappageorge and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4975, 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 2001 PA 6.

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

 

 

Reps. Sanborn, Rivet, Richardville, Allen, Kowall, Shackleton, Julian, Toy, Bovin, Raczkowski and Jansen introduced

House Bill No. 4976, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4w.

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

 

 

Reps. Jelinek, Pumford, Patterson and Pappageorge introduced

House Bill No. 4977, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 455, entitled "The library privacy act," (MCL 397.601 to 397.606) by adding section 5a.

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

Reps. Reeves, Bovin, Schauer, Adamini, Rivet, Bernero, Hardman, Phillips and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4978, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3518.

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

 

 

Reps. Reeves, Schermesser, Jacobs, DeWeese, Plakas, Thomas, Bovin, Pappageorge, Gosselin, Kooiman, Anderson, Adamini, Rivet, Phillips, Bernero, Ehardt, Hardman and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4979, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 33, entitled "An act to prohibit the dissemination, exhibiting, or displaying of certain sexually explicit matter to minors; to prohibit certain misrepresentations facilitating the dissemination of sexually explicit matter to minors; to provide penalties; to provide for declaratory judgments and injunctive relief in certain instances; to impose certain duties upon prosecuting attorneys and the circuit court; to preempt local units of government from proscribing certain conduct; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 1, 1a, 3, 5, 6, and 7 (MCL 722.671, 722.671a, 722.673, 722.675, 722.676, and 722.677), section 1a as added and sections 3, 5, 6, and 7 as amended by 1999 PA 33.

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

 

 

Reps. Ruth Johnson, Lemmons, Bovin and Godchaux introduced

House Joint Resolution Q, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 9 of article II, section 8 of article III, sections 1, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 43, 53, and 54 of article IV, sections 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, and 29 of article V, sections 1 and 25 of article VI, section 6 of article VIII, sections 15 and 27 of article IX, section 5 of article X, sections 5 and 7 of article XI, and sections 1 and 3 of article XII; adding section 1a to article IV and a schedule and temporary provisions; and repealing sections 2, 3, 4, 6, and 21 of article IV, to provide for the establishment of a unicameral legislature.

The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Allen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4944, entitled

A bill to amend 1913 PA 271, entitled "An act to create the Michigan historical commission; to provide for the appointment of members of the commission; to fix their terms of office, prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers; to make an appropriation to carry out the provisions of this act; to provide for the distribution of certain revenue; to provide for the listing and destruction of useless documents, books and papers; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith," by amending sections 1, 4a, 6, 7, 7a, 8a, and 10 (MCL 399.1, 399.4a, 399.6, 399.7, 399.7a, 399.8a, and 399.10), section 4a as amended and section 10 as added by 1992 PA 190, sections 6 and 7 as amended by 1984 PA 309, and section 7a as added by 1988 PA 467.

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

 

HB 4944 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Allen, DeVuyst, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Kolb, Lipsey, Waters, Zelenko,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Allen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4955, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 152, entitled "Michigan iron industry museum advisory board act," by amending the title and sections 3 and 4 (MCL 399.73 and 399.74), the title and section 3 as amended by 1990 PA 232.

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

 

HB 4955 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Allen, DeVuyst, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Kolb, Lipsey, Waters, Zelenko,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Allen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4956, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 76501, 76503, 76504, 76508, 76703, 76901, and 76903 (MCL 324.76501, 324.76503, 324.76504, 324.76508, 324.76703, 324.76901, and 324.76903), as added by 1995 PA 58, and by adding part 779; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

HB 4956 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Allen, DeVuyst, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Kolb, Lipsey, Waters, Zelenko,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Allen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4957, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 409, entitled "Michigan freedom trail commission act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 399.82 and 399.83).

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

 

HB 4957 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Allen, DeVuyst, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Kolb, Lipsey, Waters, Zelenko,

Nays: None.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Allen, DeVuyst, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Kolb, Lipsey, Waters, Zelenko,

Absent: Reps. Bishop, Koetje, Thomas, Lemmons, Rivet,

Excused: Reps. Bishop, Koetje, Thomas, Lemmons, Rivet.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4174, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5735 (MCL 600.5735).

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

HB 4174 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Howell, Richner, Bisbee, Faunce, Koetje, Voorhees, Adamini, Lipsey, Minore, Waters,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Howell, Chair of the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at 2:08 p.m.,

Present: Reps. Howell, Richner, Bisbee, Faunce, Koetje, Voorhees, Adamini, Lipsey, Minore, Waters,

Absent: Rep. Sanborn,

Excused: Rep. Sanborn.

 

 

The Committee on Redistricting and Elections, by Rep. Patterson, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4965, entitled

A bill to divide this state into 110 representative and 38 senatorial districts; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and officers.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Without recommendation as to the passage of the bill.

The bill and substitute shall lie on the table.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

HB 4965 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Patterson, Richner, Allen, Bishop, Cassis, Hart,

Nays: None.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Patterson, Chair of the Committee on Redistricting and Elections, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at 4:10 p.m.,

Present: Reps. Patterson, Richner, Allen, Bishop, Cassis, Hart, Quarles, Jamnick, Lemmons.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, June 14, 2001, at 1:30 p.m.,

Present: Reps. Kuipers, Allen, Bradstreet, Hager, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Van Woerkom, Voorhees, Hansen, Bogardus, Clark, Gieleghem, McConico, Spade, Zelenko,

Absent: Reps. Meyer, DeWeese,

Excused: Reps. Meyer, DeWeese.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Ehardt, Chair of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Ehardt, Bradstreet, George, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Scranton, Vander Veen, Woronchak, Neumann, Adamini, Hardman, Lemmons, Schauer, Williams,

Absent: Rep. Raczkowski,

Excused: Rep. Raczkowski.

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Rep. Lockwood moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 6:25 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, June 21, at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.