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No. 14

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

91st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 19, 2002.

2:00 p.m.

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--excused

Bernero--present

Birkholz--present

Bisbee--present

Bishop--present

Bogardus--present

Bovin--present

Bradstreet--present

Brown, Bob--present

Brown, Cameron--present

Brown, Rich--present

Callahan--present

Cassis--present

Caul--present

Clark--present

Clarke--present

Daniels--present

Dennis--present

DeRossett--present

DeVuyst--present

DeWeese--present

Drolet--present

Ehardt--present

Faunce--present

Frank--present

Garza--present

George--present

Gieleghem--present

Gilbert--present

Godchaux--present

Gosselin--present

Hager--present

Hale--present

Hansen--present

Hardman--present

Hart--present

Howell--present

Hummel--present

Jacobs--present

Jamnick--present

Jansen--present

Jelinek--present

Johnson, Rick--present

Johnson, Ruth--present

Julian--present

Koetje--present

Kolb--present

Kooiman--present

Kowall--present

Kuipers--present

LaSata--present

Lemmons--present

Lipsey--present

Lockwood--present

Mans--present

McConico--excused

Mead--present

Meyer--present

Middaugh--present

Minore--excused

Mortimer--present

Murphy--present

Neumann--present

Newell--present

O'Neil--present

Pappageorge--present

Patterson--present

Pestka--present

Phillips--present

Plakas--present

Pumford--present

Quarles--present

Raczkowski--present

Reeves--present

Richardville--present

Richner--present

Rison--e/d/s

Rivet--present

Rocca--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

Van Woerkom--present

Vander Roest--present

Vander Veen--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. Bryant W. Dennison, Jr., Pastor of Christ Church Grosse Pointe Episcopal in Grosse Pointe, offered the following invocation:

"Blessed are You, God of the universe. You have created us and given us life. When You speak there is light and life. When You act there is justice and love. Blessed are You, God of the planet earth. You have set our world like a radiant jewel in the heaven, and filled it with action, beauty, suffering, struggle and hope. Blessed are You, God of this country in all the peoples who live here, in all the lessons we have learned and in all that remains for us to do. Blessed are You because You need us, because You make us worthwhile, because You give us people to love and work to do for Your universe, for Your world and for ourselves. Gracious God, look with compassion on the whole human family. Take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts. Break down the walls that separate us. Unite us in bonds of love and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish Your purposes on earth. Fill with the spirit of wisdom the members of this legislature and all those to whom in Your name we entrust the authority of government, that, in all that they do, they may work for justice and peace. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness and in the day of trouble, do not let our trust in You fail. Amen."

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Rep. Jacobs moved that Reps. Basham and McConico be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Jacobs moved that Rep. Minore be excused from this week's session.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5389, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 17 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17), as amended by 2001 PA 136, and by adding sections 17b, 17c, 17d, 17f, and 17g to chapter XVII.

(The bill was received from the Senate on February 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. 13, p. 246.)

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. 98 Yeas--104

Adamini Frank LaSata Schauer

Allen Garza Lemmons Schermesser

Anderson George Lipsey Scranton

Bernero Gieleghem Lockwood Shackleton

Birkholz Gilbert Mans Sheltrown

Bisbee Godchaux Mead Shulman

Bishop Gosselin Meyer Spade

Bogardus Hager Middaugh Stallworth

Bovin Hale Mortimer Stamas

Bradstreet Hansen Murphy Stewart

Brown, B. Hardman Neumann Switalski

Brown, C. Hart Newell Tabor

Brown, R. Howell O'Neil Thomas

Callahan Hummel Pappageorge Toy

Cassis Jacobs Patterson Van Woerkom

Caul Jamnick Pestka Vander Roest

Clark, I. Jansen Phillips Vander Veen

Clarke, H. Jelinek Plakas Vear

Daniels Johnson, Rick Pumford Voorhees

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Quarles Waters

DeRossett Julian Raczkowski Whitmer

DeVuyst Koetje Reeves Williams

DeWeese Kolb Richardville Wojno

Drolet Kooiman Richner Woodward

Ehardt Kowall Rivet Woronchak

Faunce Kuipers Rocca Zelenko

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.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5390, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14), as amended by 2000 PA 363, and by adding sections 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14f, 14g, 14h, 14j, 14m, and 14p to chapter XVII.

(The bill was received from the Senate on February 14, with an amendment, full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 13, p. 246.)

The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,

The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 99 Yeas--103

Adamini Frank Lemmons Schermesser

Allen Garza Lipsey Scranton

Anderson George Lockwood Shackleton

Bernero Gilbert Mans Sheltrown

Birkholz Godchaux Mead Shulman

Bisbee Gosselin Meyer Spade

Bishop Hager Middaugh Stallworth

Bogardus Hale Mortimer Stamas

Bovin Hansen Murphy Stewart

Bradstreet Hardman Neumann Switalski

Brown, B. Hart Newell Tabor

Brown, C. Howell O'Neil Thomas

Brown, R. Hummel Pappageorge Toy

Callahan Jacobs Patterson Van Woerkom

Cassis Jamnick Pestka Vander Roest

Caul Jansen Phillips Vander Veen

Clark, I. Jelinek Plakas Vear

Clarke, H. Johnson, Rick Pumford Voorhees

Daniels Johnson, Ruth Quarles Waters

Dennis Julian Raczkowski Whitmer

DeRossett Koetje Reeves Williams

DeVuyst Kolb Richardville Wojno

DeWeese Kooiman Richner Woodward

Drolet Kowall Rivet Woronchak

Ehardt Kuipers Rocca Zelenko

Faunce LaSata Schauer

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.

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Rep. Rison entered the House Chambers.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5391, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13), as amended by 2001 PA 156, and by adding sections 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f, 13g, 13j, 13k, 13m, 13n, and 13p.

The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,

The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 100 Yeas--105

Adamini Garza Lemmons Schauer

Allen George Lipsey Schermesser

Anderson Gieleghem Lockwood Scranton

Bernero Gilbert Mans Shackleton

Birkholz Godchaux Mead Sheltrown

Bisbee Gosselin Meyer Shulman

Bishop Hager Middaugh Spade

Bogardus Hale Mortimer Stallworth

Bovin Hansen Murphy Stamas

Bradstreet Hardman Neumann Stewart

Brown, B. Hart Newell Switalski

Brown, C. Howell O'Neil Tabor

Brown, R. Hummel Pappageorge Thomas

Callahan Jacobs Patterson Toy

Cassis Jamnick Pestka Van Woerkom

Caul Jansen Phillips Vander Roest

Clark, I. Jelinek Plakas Vander Veen

Clarke, H. Johnson, Rick Pumford Vear

Daniels Johnson, Ruth Quarles Voorhees

Dennis Julian Raczkowski Waters

DeRossett Koetje Reeves Whitmer

DeVuyst Kolb Richardville Williams

DeWeese Kooiman Richner Wojno

Drolet Kowall Rison Woodward

Ehardt Kuipers Rivet Woronchak

Faunce LaSata Rocca Zelenko

Frank

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.

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 604, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 2468 and 2662 (MCL 500.2468 and 500.2662).

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

Roll Call No. 101 Yeas--104

Adamini Frank LaSata Schauer

Allen Garza Lemmons Schermesser

Anderson George Lipsey Scranton

Bernero Gieleghem Lockwood Shackleton

Birkholz Gilbert Mans Sheltrown

Bisbee Godchaux Mead Shulman

Bishop Gosselin Meyer Spade

Bogardus Hager Middaugh Stallworth

Bovin Hale Mortimer Stamas

Bradstreet Hansen Murphy Stewart

Brown, B. Hardman Neumann Switalski

Brown, C. Hart Newell Tabor

Brown, R. Howell O'Neil Thomas

Callahan Hummel Patterson Toy

Cassis Jacobs Pestka Van Woerkom

Caul Jamnick Phillips Vander Roest

Clark, I. Jansen Plakas Vander Veen

Clarke, H. Jelinek Pumford Vear

Daniels Johnson, Rick Quarles Voorhees

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Raczkowski Waters

DeRossett Julian Reeves Whitmer

DeVuyst Koetje Richardville Williams

DeWeese Kolb Richner Wojno

Drolet Kooiman Rison Woodward

Ehardt Kowall Rivet Woronchak

Faunce Kuipers Rocca Zelenko

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 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,".

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

Senate Bill No. 605, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 1984 PA 372.

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

Roll Call No. 102 Yeas--104

Adamini Frank LaSata Schauer

Allen Garza Lemmons Schermesser

Anderson George Lipsey Scranton

Bernero Gieleghem Lockwood Shackleton

Birkholz Gilbert Mans Sheltrown

Bisbee Godchaux Mead Shulman

Bishop Gosselin Meyer Spade

Bogardus Hager Middaugh Stallworth

Bovin Hale Mortimer Stamas

Bradstreet Hansen Murphy Stewart

Brown, B. Hardman Neumann Switalski

Brown, C. Hart Newell Tabor

Brown, R. Howell O'Neil Thomas

Callahan Hummel Pappageorge Toy

Cassis Jacobs Patterson Van Woerkom

Caul Jamnick Pestka Vander Roest

Clark, I. Jansen Plakas Vander Veen

Clarke, H. Jelinek Pumford Vear

Daniels Johnson, Rick Quarles Voorhees

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Raczkowski Waters

DeRossett Julian Reeves Whitmer

DeVuyst Koetje Richardville Williams

DeWeese Kolb Richner Wojno

Drolet Kooiman Rison Woodward

Ehardt Kowall Rivet Woronchak

Faunce Kuipers Rocca Zelenko

Nays--0

In The Chair: Birkholz

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

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

House Bill No. 4091, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 323d (MCL 257.323d), as added by 1993 PA 359.

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

Roll Call No. 103 Yeas--104

Adamini Frank LaSata Rocca

Allen Garza Lemmons Schauer

Anderson George Lipsey Schermesser

Bernero Gieleghem Lockwood Scranton

Birkholz Gilbert Mans Shackleton

Bisbee Godchaux Mead Sheltrown

Bishop Gosselin Meyer Shulman

Bogardus Hager Middaugh Spade

Bovin Hale Mortimer Stallworth

Bradstreet Hansen Murphy Stamas

Brown, B. Hardman Neumann Stewart

Brown, C. Hart Newell Switalski

Brown, R. Howell O'Neil Tabor

Callahan Hummel Pappageorge Thomas

Cassis Jacobs Patterson Toy

Caul Jamnick Pestka Van Woerkom

Clark, I. Jansen Phillips Vander Roest

Clarke, H. Jelinek Plakas Vander Veen

Daniels Johnson, Rick Pumford Vear

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Quarles Voorhees

DeRossett Julian Raczkowski Whitmer

DeVuyst Koetje Reeves Williams

DeWeese Kolb Richardville Wojno

Drolet Kooiman Richner Woodward

Ehardt Kowall Rison Woronchak

Faunce Kuipers Rivet Zelenko

Nays--0

In The Chair: Birkholz

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Reps. Anderson, Birkholz, Rich Brown, Callahan, Clarke, Daniels, Faunce, Gieleghem, Hager, Hardman, Howell, Jacobs, Jelinek, Lemmons, Mans, Mortimer, Murphy, Phillips, Pumford, Richardville, Richner, Sheltrown, Stallworth, Stewart, Vander Veen and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the bill.

House Bill No. 5328, entitled

A bill to amend 1879 PA 237, entitled "An act to provide for the execution, acknowledgment, and recording of contracts for the sale of land," by amending section 6 (MCL 565.356), as added by 1998 PA 106.

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

Roll Call No. 104 Yeas--104

Adamini Frank LaSata Schauer

Allen Garza Lemmons Schermesser

Anderson George Lipsey Scranton

Bernero Gieleghem Lockwood Shackleton

Birkholz Gilbert Mans Sheltrown

Bisbee Godchaux Mead Shulman

Bishop Gosselin Meyer Spade

Bogardus Hager Middaugh Stallworth

Bovin Hale Mortimer Stamas

Bradstreet Hansen Murphy Stewart

Brown, B. Hardman Neumann Switalski

Brown, C. Hart Newell Tabor

Brown, R. Howell O'Neil Thomas

Callahan Hummel Pappageorge Toy

Cassis Jacobs Patterson Van Woerkom

Caul Jamnick Pestka Vander Roest

Clark, I. Jansen Phillips Vander Veen

Clarke, H. Jelinek Plakas Vear

Daniels Johnson, Rick Pumford Voorhees

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Raczkowski Waters

DeRossett Julian Reeves Whitmer

DeVuyst Koetje Richardville Williams

DeWeese Kolb Richner Wojno

Drolet Kooiman Rison Woodward

Ehardt Kowall Rivet Woronchak

Faunce Kuipers Rocca Zelenko

Nays--0

In The Chair: Birkholz

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Daniels moved that Rep. Jamnick be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4991, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1303 (MCL 380.1303), as amended by 1995 PA 289.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. DeWeese moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, line 2, by striking out "MAY" and inserting "shall".

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-1) offered by Rep. Middaugh,

Rep. Middaugh demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-1) offered by Rep. Middaugh,

After debate,

Rep. Daniels demanded the previous question.

The demand was supported.

The question being, "Shall the main question now be put?"

The previous question was ordered.

The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-1) offered by Rep. Middaugh,

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

Roll Call No. 105 Yeas--55

Adamini DeRossett Lipsey Richner

Anderson Garza Lockwood Rison

Bernero Gieleghem Mans Schauer

Bishop Godchaux Mead Schermesser

Bogardus Hale Middaugh Scranton

Bovin Hansen Mortimer Shulman

Brown, B. Hardman Murphy Stewart

Brown, C. Howell O'Neil Switalski

Cassis Jacobs Patterson Thomas

Caul Jelinek Pestka Waters

Clark, I. Johnson, Ruth Phillips Williams

Clarke, H. Kowall Pumford Wojno

Daniels LaSata Quarles Woronchak

Dennis Lemmons Raczkowski

Nays--43

Allen Frank Kooiman Stamas

Birkholz George Kuipers Tabor

Bisbee Gilbert Meyer Toy

Bradstreet Gosselin Neumann Van Woerkom

Brown, R. Hager Newell Vander Roest

Callahan Hart Pappageorge Vander Veen

DeVuyst Hummel Rocca Vear

DeWeese Jansen Shackleton Voorhees

Drolet Johnson, Rick Sheltrown Woodward

Ehardt Julian Spade Zelenko

Faunce Koetje Stallworth

In The Chair: Birkholz

Rep. Richardville moved to reconsider the vote by which the House adopted the substitute (H-1) offered by Rep. Middaugh.

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

Rep. Richardville moved that consideration of the bill be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 180, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 451 (MCL 750.451).

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Patterson, Rick Johnson, Kuipers, Gosselin, Vander Roest, Kooiman, Allen, Meyer, Richardville, Toy, Howell, Middaugh, Pumford, Jelinek, Pappageorge, Ehardt, Mortimer, Bishop, Birkholz, Cassis, DeRossett, Richner, O'Neil, DeVuyst, Bisbee, Lemmons, Woodward, Daniels, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Hager, Newell, DeWeese, Mead, Stewart, Shulman, Raczkowski, Koetje, Vear and Julian offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 329.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the President's proposed pension reforms.

Whereas, Sound pension structures and practices are key elements of the financial security of American workers. Pension systems that are fair and dependable are also clearly in the best interest of every employer and vital to the long-term strength of every business. A family's financial security should not be jeopardized by unfair practices or inadequate information on what options are available; and

Whereas, In his State of the Union address, the President outlined the need for reforms to policies that impact 401k accounts, which have become the center point for financial planning for families across the country. The well-publicized stories of people who have lost the value of most or all of their 401k accounts as part of the collapse of major corporations offer a clear case for significant changes in the laws and regulations governing retirement savings in 401k accounts; and

Whereas, The President's proposed retirement account reforms offer specific changes in options and procedures. Among the provisions of the proposal are requirements for more information provided to account holders so that they know fully their options to diversify retirement investments; more freedom to diversify, including the ability to sell company contribution shares after being in the program three years; elimination of special executive privileges to ensure a single standard for both managers and line workers for the selling of investments; and requirements for advanced notice when, for administrative purposes, a 401k plan is scheduled to be closed to trading for a certain period; and

Whereas, The proposed reforms will bring an increased measure of security to retirement accounts for millions of Americans and deal effectively with areas of pension policies that have been abused; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the President's proposed pension reforms; and be it further

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

The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.

Reps. Toy, Raczkowski, Vander Veen, Tabor, Meyer, Patterson, Kooiman, Drolet, Gosselin, Richardville, Plakas, Vander Roest, Birkholz, Schauer, Neumann, Pappageorge, Mead, Shackleton, Allen, Richner, Ehardt, Bogardus, Switalski, DeWeese, Hager, Gilbert, Van Woerkom, Ruth Johnson, Hardman, Lemmons, Spade, Woodward, Sheltrown, Zelenko, Jamnick, Quarles, Daniels, Kolb, Gieleghem, Clarke, Voorhees, DeVuyst, Newell, Adamini, Rich Brown, Lockwood, Middaugh, Waters, Lipsey, Kuipers, Stewart, Shulman, Howell, Anderson, DeRossett, Jelinek, Bernero, Hale, Phillips, Jacobs, Dennis, Hansen, Koetje, Vear, Faunce, Scranton, Julian, Cassis, Caul, George, Murphy and Jansen offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 330.

A resolution to urge the Department of Community Health to initiate a public information campaign to promote knowledge and training about automated external defibrillators.

Whereas, Over the past decade, automated external defibrillators have demonstrated remarkable effectiveness in saving lives. These small devices can restore cardiac activity after a sudden cardiac arrest. Early use of this equipment could save an estimated 50,000 lives a year. Many health organizations expect that the day will come when automated external defibrillators will become commonplace; and

Whereas, Automated external defibrillators are relatively easy to use. The American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, and other groups have initiated training classes and educational efforts to encourage businesses, organizations, and communities to make these readily available and to promote training. Positive experiences in certain public places where the devices have been placed, including airlines, have proven the lifesaving impact of this technology; and

Whereas, The federal government and many states, including Michigan, have taken steps to remove potential liability for citizens who attempt to save a life using the defibrillators. Public access defibrillation programs have been established in many communities, with emergency response personnel contributing expertise in the development of programs; and

Whereas, Michigan should do all it can to make people aware of automated external defibrillators, including promoting training and working with businesses and regulators to encourage the development of a universal logo to facilitate their use. Only when the public is fully aware of this technology will it achieve its great potential to save lives; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Department of Community Health to initiate a public information campaign to promote knowledge and training about automated external defibrillators; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Community Health.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Reps. Hardman, Lemmons, Neumann, Spade, Garza, Woodward, Sheltrown, Vander Roest, Zelenko, Jamnick, Quarles, Daniels, Kolb, Gieleghem, Switalski, Clarke, Voorhees, Hager, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Reeves, Adamini, Rich Brown, Lockwood, Middaugh, Waters, Lipsey, DeWeese, Kuipers, Mead, Stewart, Shulman, Raczkowski, Howell, Anderson, DeRossett, Richner, Jelinek, Bernero, Hale, Whitmer, Phillips, Bogardus, Jacobs, Stallworth, Dennis, Schauer, Clark, Hansen, Vear, Faunce, Toy, Pappageorge, Julian, Thomas, Cassis, George, Murphy and Rivet offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 331.

A resolution honoring and commending Dr. Francis M. Wilson, M.D., Senior Vice President of Medical Services upon his retirement from St. John Health System.

Whereas, It is a distinct privilege to join with friends and colleagues in honoring Dr. Francis M. Wilson as he retires from his position of seven years as the Senior Vice President of Medical Services for St. John Health System. St. John

Health System is a growing network of community-based health care services and one of the largest employers in metropolitan Detroit. We are pleased to have this opportunity to acknowledge his contribution to our great state; and

Whereas, Dr. Wilson believed and practiced spiritually based health care, taking the compassionate nature of health care to a higher level. He embodied spiritually based health care, while still keeping a sharp eye on clinical excellence and innovation; and

Whereas, Dr. Wilson was responsible for the clinical integration process for eight of the St. John Health System hospitals and approximately 3,200 physicians spread out over 125 outpatient centers and 10 hospitals, spanning six counties. Dr. Wilson served as Interim President/CEO of St. John Health System during a time of significant transition and he led the merger of the medical staffs of Saratoga and Holy Cross Hospitals to form St. John Northeast Community Hospital. Dr. Wilson formed the St. John Health System Physician Leadership Council (PLC), which gave voice to physicians. It takes a great leader and man of action to get people who are so diverse to think as one and Dr. Wilson accomplished this great task; and

Whereas, Dr. Wilson has been involved in numerous health care initiatives throughout his community and beyond. As Chair of the St. John Health System Minority Recruitment Committee, he initiated programs to interest minority students in health care and he recruited minority students to St. John Health System residency positions. As Medical Director of the city of Detroit Northeast Clinic since 1996, he volunteered by providing patient care and organizing specialty referrals for uninsured patients. Dr. Wilson has been a powerful voice for the voiceless and many patients are indebted to him. Dr. Wilson has served as President of OHEP Center for Medical Education, a consortium of community hospital teaching programs, and as a board member of Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. He has served on the executive committee of the AIDS Consortium of Southeast Michigan and on the Physician Advisory Committee of the Catholic Health Association; and

Whereas, Dr. Wilson has been a teacher and mentor for more than 35 years. He has held numerous faculty appointments at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where he is currently a Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine. St. John Health System is very proud of and grateful to Dr. Wilson for the great examples he has set, the partnerships he has forged, and the health system he has helped strengthen; now therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of the legislative body join in honoring and commending Dr. Francis M. Wilson, M.D. upon the occasion of his retirement from St. John Health Systems as Vice President of Medical Services; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Dr. Francis M. Wilson as a token of our admiration for his fine work in the health care profession.

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. Kowall, Hardman, Lemmons, Neumann, Spade, Woodward, Sheltrown, Richardville, Vander Roest, Zelenko, Jamnick, Quarles, Daniels, Gieleghem, Switalski, Clarke, Vander Veen, Gosselin, Meyer, Voorhees, Hager, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Adamini, Rich Brown, Lockwood, Middaugh, Lipsey, DeWeese, Kuipers, Mead, Stewart, Shulman, Raczkowski, Howell, Anderson, DeRossett, Richner, Jelinek, Bernero, Phillips, Bogardus, Birkholz, Jacobs, Dennis, Schauer, Hansen, Koetje, Vear, Faunce, Toy, Pappageorge, Julian, Thomas, Cassis, George and Murphy offered the following resolution;

House Resolution No. 332.

A resolution expressing admiration and appreciation to Dr. Howard Heitzeg upon his retirement as Superintendent of Waterford School District.

Whereas, The retirement of Dr. Howard Heitzeg as Waterford School District superintendent brings to a close a 40-year career of dedicated public service to the people of Oakland County; and

Whereas, In the four decades he has been with the Waterford School District, he has been committed to public education and followed the noble pursuit of educating young people, forwarding a tradition that has been an important part of Michigan's heritage. Since becoming Superintendent of Waterford Public Schools in 1994, he has instilled life-long skills and helped build self-confidence in thousands of youngsters who have grown to adulthood as capable and upstanding citizens; and

Whereas, With his bachelor of science degree from Minnesota State University, master of arts degree from Western Kentucky University, and his Ph.D. from Michigan State University, Dr. Heitzeg has served Waterford Schools in many capacities, including teacher of science and mathematics at the high school level, science curriculum consultant, Substance Abuse Program Director, and legislative liaison for the school district. He was also active in community groups such as the PTA and other organizations related to Waterford School District; and

Whereas, When a person supports educational excellence as Dr. Heitzeg has, those efforts do not go unrecognized. Dr. Heitzeg was tapped to serve as Administrative Assistant to the Associate Superintendent for Health Education at the Michigan Department of Education; and

Whereas, Though the tools used by modern day teachers are far different than the slates and one-room schools of yesteryear, Dr. Heitzeg has much in common with teachers from our pioneer era who worked so hard to build the future of this state through its children; and

Whereas, In addition to his professional achievements and numerous community activities Dr. Heitzeg has served his family, wife Yvette, two children, and three grandchildren with love, honor, and commitment; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body express our admiration and appreciation to Dr. Howard Heitzeg upon his retirement as Superintendent of Waterford School District. May he enjoy the health and happiness his years of hard work have earned; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Dr. Heitzeg and his family as a symbol of our esteem for his outstanding service to the community.

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.

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Resolution No. 192.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to amend the Internal Revenue Code to accommodate certain tax issues related to the phase out of Oldsmobile.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 64 of 2001, p. 1952.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the resolution would lie over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

HR 192 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Allen, Bishop, Gilbert, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Van Woerkom, Vear, Rivet, Lemmons, 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, February 19, 2002, at 9:00 a.m.,

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

Absent: Rep. McConico,

Excused: Rep. McConico.

The Committee on Land Use and Environment, by Rep. Ruth Johnson, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 692, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 36105, 36106, 36109, 36111, and 36206 (MCL 324.36105, 324.36106, 324.36109, 324.36111, and 324.36206), sections 36105 and 36106 as amended by 1996 PA 233, section 36109 as amended by 2000 PA 421, and section 36111 as amended and section 36206 as added by 2000 PA 262.

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 7, line 6, after "SUBSECTION" by striking out "(9)" and inserting "(4)".

2. Amend page 21, line 17, after "TO" by striking out the balance of the line through "EASEMENT" on line 18 and inserting "AN AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT OR PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS".

3. Amend page 21, following line 24, by inserting:

"Sec. 36111a. (1) Upon request from a landowner and a local governing body, the state land use agency shall relinquish farmland from the development rights agreement if 1 or both of the following occur:

(a) The local governing body determines 1 or more of the following:

(i) That, because of the quality of the farmland, agricultural production cannot be made economically viable with generally accepted agricultural and management practices.

(ii) That surrounding conditions impose physical obstacles to the agricultural operation or prohibit essential agricultural practices.

(iii) That significant natural physical changes in the farmland have occurred that are generally irreversible and permanently limit the productivity of the farmland.

(iv) That a court order restricts the use of the farmland so that agricultural production cannot be made economically viable.

(b) The local governing body determines that the relinquishment is in the public interest and that the farmland to be relinquished meets 1 or more of the following conditions:

(i) The farmland is to be owned, operated, and maintained by a public body for a public use.

(ii) The farmland had been zoned for the immediately preceding 3 years for a commercial or industrial use.

(iii) THE FARMLAND IS ZONED FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USE AND THE RELINQUISHMENT OF THE FARMLAND WILL BE MITIGATED BY 1 OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:

(A) FOR EVERY 1 ACRE OF FARMLAND TO BE RELINQUISHED, AN AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT WILL BE ACQUIRED OVER 2 ACRES OF FARMLAND LOCATED WITHIN THE SAME LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT WHERE THE FARMLAND TO BE RELINQUISHED IS LOCATED. THE AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT SHALL BE HELD BY THE LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT WHERE THE FARMLAND TO BE RELINQUISHED IS LOCATED OR, IF THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY DECLINES TO HOLD THE AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT, BY THE STATE LAND USE AGENCY.

(B) IF AN AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT CANNOT BE ACQUIRED AS PROVIDED UNDER SUB-SUBPARAGRAPH (A), THERE WILL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION FUND CREATED IN SECTION 36202 AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TWICE THE VALUE OF THE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS TO THE FARMLAND BEING RELINQUISHED, AS DETERMINED BY A CERTIFIED APPRAISAL.

(iv) (~~iii~~) The farmland is to be owned, operated, and maintained by an organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. 501, and the relinquishment will be beneficial to the local community.

(2) In determining public interest under subsection (1)(b), the governing body shall consider all of the following:

(a) The long-term effect of the relinquishment upon the preservation and enhancement of agriculture in the surrounding area, including any nonfarm encroachment upon other agricultural operations in the surrounding area.

(b) Any other reasonable and prudent site alternatives to the farmland to be relinquished.

(c) Any infrastructure changes and costs to the local governmental unit that will result from the development of the farmland to be relinquished.

(3) If a landowner's relinquishment application under this section is denied by the local governing body, the landowner may appeal that denial to the state land use agency. In determining whether to grant the appeal and approve the relinquishment, the state land use agency shall follow the criteria established in subsection (1)(a) or follow the criteria in subsection (1)(b) and consider the factors described in subsection (2).

(4) The state land use agency shall review an application approved by the local governing body to verify that the criteria provided in subsection (1)(a) were met or the criteria in subsection (1)(b) were met and the factors in subsection (2) were considered. If the local governing body did not render a determination in accordance with this subsection, the state land use agency shall not relinquish the farmland from the development rights agreement.

(5) A local governing body may elect to waive its right to make a relinquishment determination under subsection (1)(a) or (b) by providing written notice of that election to the state land use agency. The written notice shall grant the state land use agency sole authority to grant or deny the application as provided in this section.

(6) A decision by the state land use agency to grant or deny an application for relinquishment under this section that adversely affects a land owner or a local governing body is subject to a contested case hearing as provided under this act and the administrative procedures act of 1969, ~~Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws~~ 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 TO 24.328.

(7) As used in this section, "economic viability" means that the cash flow returning to the farming operation is positive. The local governing body or state land use agency shall evaluate an application for relinquishment, and determine the economic viability of the affected farming operation, by doing all of the following:

(a) Estimating crop, livestock, or product value of the farmland using locally accepted production methods and local United States department of agriculture yield capabilities for the specific soil types and average price for crop, livestock, or product over the past 5 years.

(b) Adding average yearly property tax credits afforded by the development rights agreement over the immediately preceding 5-year period.

(c) Subtracting estimated expenses directly attributed to the production of the crop, livestock, or product, including, but not limited to, seed, fertilizer, insecticide, building and machinery repair, drying, trucking, and property taxes.

(d) Subtracting the estimated cost of the operator's labor and management time at rates established by the United States department of agriculture for "all labor", Great Lakes area, as published in the United States department of agriculture labor reports.

(e) Subtracting typical capital replacement cost per acre of nonland assets using a useful life depreciation rate for comparable farming operations.".

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

Favorable Roll Call

SB 692 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Ruth Johnson, Koetje, Birkholz, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Tabor, Kolb, Gieleghem, Hale,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Ruth Johnson, Chair of the Committee on Land Use and Environment, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Ruth Johnson, Koetje, Birkholz, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Tabor, Kolb, Gieleghem, Hale,

Absent: Rep. Basham,

Excused: Rep. Basham.

The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Kowall, Vice-Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5154, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 50a (MCL 750.50a), as added by 1994 PA 42.

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 5154 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, Bishop, DeWeese, George, Raczkowski, Callahan, O'Neil, Rison,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Kowall, Vice-Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5600, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 479c.

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 5600 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, Bishop, George, Howell, Raczkowski, O'Neil,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Kowall, Vice-Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5601, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2000 PA 473.

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 5601 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, Bishop, George, Howell, Raczkowski, O'Neil,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Kowall, Vice-Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1029, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 449, 450, and 462 (MCL 750.449, 750.450, and 750.462).

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

SB 1029 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, Bishop, DeWeese, George, Raczkowski, Callahan, O'Neil, Rison,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, Bishop, DeWeese, George, Howell, Raczkowski, Callahan, O'Neil, Rison,

Absent: Rep. McConico,

Excused: Rep. McConico.

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Ehardt, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 517, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16221 (MCL 333.16221), as amended by 2000 PA 29.

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

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

Favorable Roll Call

SB 517 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Ehardt, Raczkowski, Bradstreet, George, Ruth Johnson, Scranton, Vander Veen, Woronchak, Schauer,

Nays: Reps. Neumann, Adamini.

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Ehardt, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1005, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21513 (MCL 333.21513), as amended by 1993 PA 79.

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

SB 1005 To Report Out:

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

Nays: None.

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, February 19, 2002, at 9:00 a.m.,

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

Absent: Rep. Garza,

Excused: Rep. Garza.

The Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety, by Rep. Gosselin, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5107, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 161 (MCL 418.161), as amended by 1996 PA 460.

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 5107 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Gosselin, Bisbee, Kuipers, Meyer, Bernero, Dennis,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety, by Rep. Gosselin, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5314, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 397, entitled "Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act," (MCL 423.501 to 423.512) by amending the title and by adding section 9a.

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 5314 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Gosselin, Bisbee, Kuipers, Meyer, Bernero, Dennis,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety, by Rep. Gosselin, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5540, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled "Uniform unclaimed property act," by amending section 16 (MCL 567.236).

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 5540 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Gosselin, Bisbee, Kuipers, Meyer, Bernero,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Gosselin, Bisbee, Kuipers, Meyer, Bernero, Dennis,

Absent: Rep. Minore,

Excused: Rep. Minore.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, February 15, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4487 at 1:13 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4812 at 1:15 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5382 at 1:17 p.m.

The Clerk announced that the following bill had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Friday, February 15:

House Bill No. 5674

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

Enrolled House Bill No. 5022 at 2:03 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5023 at 2:05 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5024 at 2:07 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5025 at 2:09 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5186 at 2:11 p.m.

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Tuesday, February 19:

House Bill Nos. 5661 5662 5663 5664 5665 5666 5667 5668 5669 5670 5671 5672 5673

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, February 19:

Senate Bill Nos. 859 887 889 892 897 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1076 1080 1081 1083 1084

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4028, entitled

A bill to establish procedures for municipalities to designate individual lots or structures as blighting; to purchase or condemn blighting property; to transfer blighting property for development; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has substituted (S-4) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-4) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 859, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, entitled "Urban cooperation act of 1967," by amending section 7 (MCL 124.507), as amended by 1985 PA 10.