No. 73

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, October 23, 2001.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

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

 

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

 

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

Goschka--present

 

 

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

Lord, we begin this day full of hope and promise and optimism. For all of us, it is a day of new beginnings, and as legislators, we have ideas and things we want to accomplish today--bills we want to introduce, laws we'd like to pass. We have great things we would like to do, but we need to pause and ask ourselves what do You want us to do? Well, You told us. Your prophet Micah many years ago said, "He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with you God?"

So we spend our day, Lord, bowing before You, acknowledging that You are the Giver of all that is good. We thank You for the opportunity we have to serve. We ask that You will help us to consider the needs of the entire state regardless of party or geography. Bless our work today. This and more we ask in Your name. Amen.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Emerson moved that Senator Vaughn be excused from this week's sessions.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senators Leland, Smith and DeGrow entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Department of Environmental Quality

October 11, 2001

I am pleased to enclose with this letter the annual report regarding brownfield plans and work plans submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 15(12) of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, 1996 PA 381, as amended. The report summarizes information provided by local Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000.

The Act 381 program continues to be an important factor in promoting redevelopment of Michigan's brownfield sites. If you have any questions regarding this or any other aspects of our cleanup and redevelopment program, please contact Mr. Alan J. Howard, Chief, Environmental Response Division, at 517-335-1104, or you may contact me.

Sincerely,

Russell J. Harding

Director

517-373-7917

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Department of Consumer and Industry Services

October 17, 2001

As Director of the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, I take great pleasure in forwarding to you the fifth legislative report as required by stature on the activities and the progress of survey and remonumentation in the State of Michigan.

Public Act 345 of 1990, as amended, created the Survey and Remonumentation commission and Public Act 346 provided the funding for survey and remonumentation. Since the original Commission was appointed in June, 1991, a state wide Model County Plan for county remonumentation has been developed and Administrative Rules for Act 345 have been promulgated by the Department and adopted by the Legislature. Including grants offered in 2001, $37.5 million in grants has been made available to all 83 counties in the State of Michigan.

Details of these activities are included in the enclosed report. If you have any questions regarding the survey and remonumentation program, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Kathleen M. Wilbur

Director

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, October 18:

House Bill Nos. 4090 4551 4552 4553 4798 5027 5090 5189

 

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, October 22, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 402 at 3:40 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 403 at 3:42 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 404 at 3:44 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 405 at 3:46 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 406 at 3:48 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 407 at 3:50 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 408 at 3:52 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 409 at 3:54 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 410 at 3:56 p.m.

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, October 18, of:
Senate Bill Nos.705706707708709710711712713714
House Bill Nos.52065207520852095210521152125213521452155216521752185219
52205221522252235224522552265227522852295230523152325233
52345235523652375238523952405241524252435244524552465247
52485249

House Joint Resolution R

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Friday, October 19, of:
Senate Bill Nos.716717718719720721722723724725726727728729
730731732733734735736737738739740741742743
744745
House Bill Nos.52505251525252535254525552565257525852595260526152625263
52645265526652675268526952705271527252735274527552765277
527852795280528152825283

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Monday, October 22, of:
Senate Bill Nos.746747748749750751752753754755756757758759
760761762
House Bill Nos.52845285528652875288528952905291529252935294529552965297
529852995300530153025303530453055306

 

 

Messages from the House

 

 

Senate Bill No. 497, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 222 and 237 (MCL 750.222 and 750.237), section 222 as amended by 1992 PA 217.

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, following "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:" by inserting:

"Sec. 200h. As used in this section and sections 200i to 200k 200l:

(a) "Chemical irritant" means solid, liquid, or gas that through its chemical or physical properties, alone or in combination with 1 or more other substances, can be used to produce an irritant effect in humans, animals, or plants.

(b) "Chemical irritant device" means a device designed or intended to release a chemical irritant.

(c) "Deliver" means the actual or constructive transfer of a substance or device from 1 person to another regardless of any agency relationship.

(d) "For an unlawful purpose" includes, but is not limited to, having the intent to do any of the following:

(i) Frighten, terrorize, intimidate, threaten, harass, injure, or kill any person.

(ii) Damage or destroy any real or personal property without the permission of the property owner or, if the property is public property, without the permission of the governmental agency having authority over the property.

(e) "Harmful biological device" means a device designed or intended to release a harmful biological substance.

(f) "Harmful biological substance" means a bacteria, virus, or other microorganism or a toxic substance derived from or produced by an organism that can be used to cause death, injury, or disease in humans, animals, or plants.

(g) "Harmful chemical device" means a device that is designed or intended to release a harmful chemical substance.

(h) "Harmful chemical substance" means a solid, liquid, or gas that through its chemical or physical properties, alone or in combination with 1 or more other chemical substances, can be used to cause death, injury, or disease in humans, animals, or plants.

(i) "Harmful radioactive material" means material that is radioactive and that can be used to cause death, injury, or disease in humans, animals, or growing plants by its radioactivity.

(j) "Harmful radioactive device" means a device that is designed or intended to release a harmful radioactive material.

(k) "Imitation harmful substance or device" means a substance or device that is designed or intended to represent 1 or more of the following or that is alleged to be 1 of the following but that is not any of the following:

(i) A harmful biological device.

(ii) A harmful biological substance.

(iii) A harmful chemical device.

(iv) A harmful chemical substance.

(v) A harmful radioactive material.

(vi) A radioactive device.

(l) "Serious impairment of a body function" means that term as defined in section 58C OR 625 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.625.

Sec. 200j. (1) A person shall not manufacture, deliver, possess, transport, place, use, or release for an unlawful purpose any of the following:

(a) A chemical irritant or a chemical irritant device.

(b) A smoke device.

(c) An imitation harmful substance or device.

(2) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a crime as follows:

(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) to (e), the person is guilty of a misdemeanor FELONY punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year 5 YEARS or a fine of not more than $1,000.00 $5,000.00, or both.

(b) If the violation results in property damage, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 7 years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00 $10,000.00, or both.

(c) If the violation results in personal injury to another individual other than serious impairment of a body function or death, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00 $15,000.00, or both.

(d) If the violation results in serious impairment of a body function to another individual, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 25 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both.

(e) If the violation results in the death of another individual, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for life or any term of years or a fine of not more than $40,000.00, or both.

SEC. 200l. (1) A PERSON SHALL NOT COMMIT AN ACT WITH THE INTENT TO CAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL TO FALSELY BELIEVE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO A HARMFUL BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, HARMFUL BIOLOGICAL DEVICE, HARMFUL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE, HARMFUL CHEMICAL DEVICE, HARMFUL RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, OR HARMFUL RADIOACTIVE DEVICE.

(2) A PERSON WHO VIOLATES SUBSECTION (1) IS GUILTY OF A FELONY PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 5 YEARS OR A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $10,000.00, OR BOTH.

(3) THE COURT ALSO SHALL IMPOSE COSTS ON A PERSON WHO VIOLATES SUBSECTION (1) TO REIMBURSE ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY FOR ITS EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE VIOLATION, IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN SECTION 1F OF CHAPTER IX OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1927 PA 175, MCL 769.1F.".

2. Amend page 4, line 6, after "THAN" by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting "$100.00 FOR CARRYING OR POSSESSING A FIREARM, OR BOTH, AND NOT MORE THAN $500.00 FOR USING OR DISCHARGING A FIREARM, OR BOTH.".

3. Amend page 5, following line 20, by inserting:

"(7) THE FAILURE OF A PEACE OFFICER TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION (6) DOES NOT RENDER THE RESULTS OF A CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE IN A CRIMINAL PROSECUTION FOR VIOLATING THIS SECTION, IN A CIVIL ACTION ARISING OUT OF A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, OR IN ANY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION." and renumbering the remaining subsections.

4. Amend page 6, following line 5, by inserting:

"Enacting section 1. Sections 222 and 237 of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, as amended by this amendatory act, take effect February 1, 2002.".

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, codify and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties therefor; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 200h, 200j, 222, and 237 (MCL 750.200h, 750.200j, 750.222, and 750.237), sections 200h and 200j as added by 1998 PA 207 and section 222 as amended by 1992 PA 217, and by adding section 200l.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Emmons moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the amendments made to the bill by the House,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 358 Yeas--34

 

 
BennettEmmonsKoivistoSchwarz
BullardGarciaLelandScott
ByrumGastMcManusShugars
CherryGoschkaMillerSikkema
DeBeaussaertGougeonMurphySmith
DeGrowHammerstromNorthSteil
DingellHartPetersStille
DunaskissHoffmanSchuetteVan Regenmorter

Emerson Johnson

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--3

 

 

McCotter Vaughn Young

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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

 

 

Senators Shugars, Peters, Miller, Byrum, Hart, Cherry, Emerson, Gougeon, Johnson, Garcia, Schuette, Hammerstrom, Bullard, Hoffman, Stille, Gast, DeBeaussaert, Smith, Murphy, Sikkema, Dunaskiss, Bennett, Steil, Goschka, McManus and Schwarz moved that they be named co-sponsors of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 497

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Young entered the Senate Chamber.

Senate Bill No. 498, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2000 PA 279.

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 12, by inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect February 1, 2002." and renumbering the remaining enacting section.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Emmons moved that the rule be suspended.

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

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 359 Yeas--35

 

 
BennettEmmonsKoivistoScott
BullardGarciaLelandShugars
ByrumGastMcManusSikkema
CherryGoschkaMillerSmith
DeBeaussaertGougeonMurphySteil
DeGrowHammerstromNorthStille
DingellHartPetersVan Regenmorter
DunaskissHoffmanSchuetteYoung
EmersonJohnsonSchwarz

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--2

 

 

McCotter Vaughn

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 675, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 12 and 17 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12 and 777.17), section 12 as amended by 2001 PA 104 and section 17 as amended by 2000 PA 300.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," sections 12, 16k, 17, 31, 32, and 49 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12, 777.16k, 777.17, 777.31, 777.32, and 777.49), section 12 as amended by 2001 PA 104, section 16k as amended by 2000 PA 279, section 17 as amended by 2000 PA 300, section 31 as amended by 1999 PA 227, and sections 32 and 49 as added by 1998 PA 317.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Emmons moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 360 Yeas--35

 

 
BennettEmmonsKoivistoScott
BullardGarciaLelandShugars
ByrumGastMcManusSikkema
CherryGoschkaMillerSmith
DeBeaussaertGougeonMurphySteil
DeGrowHammerstromNorthStille
DingellHartPetersVan Regenmorter
DunaskissHoffmanSchuetteYoung
EmersonJohnsonSchwarz

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--2

 

 

McCotter Vaughn

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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

 

 

Senators Shugars, Gougeon and North moved that they be named co-sponsors of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 675

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

 

 

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

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

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 499, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by repealing chapter 37 (MCL 500.3701 to 500.3728).

 

 

Senate Bill No. 500, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 244 (MCL 500.244), as amended by 1992 PA 182.

 

 

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4156, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; 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," by amending the title and section 11 (MCL 207.561), section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 446.

 

 

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).

 

 

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).

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 503, entitled

A bill to regulate deferred presentment service for issued checks; to provide for licensing and fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to provide for penalties.

Substitute (S-7).

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

1. Amend page 19, line 8, after "person" by striking out "se" and inserting "whose".

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

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 666, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 834 (MCL 500.834), as amended by 2000 PA 378; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Substitute (S-2).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 430, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 75106 (MCL 324.75106), as added by 1995 PA 58.

Substitute (S-1).

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

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4626, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11104, 11108, 11130, 11135, 12101, 12102, 12103, 12109, and 12112 (MCL 324.11104, 324.11108, 324.11130, 324.11135, 324.12101, 324.12102, 324.12103, 324.12109, and 324.12112), sections 11104 and 11130 as amended by 1998 PA 139 and sections 12101, 12102, 12103, and 12109 as amended by 1998 PA 140, and by adding sections 11108a, 11131, and 11153.

Substitute (S-3).

The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 12, line 3, after, "DELINQUENT." by inserting "ANY PAYMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THE 15TH OF THE MONTH AFTER THE DUE DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED DELINQUENT.".

2. Amend page 12, line 5, after "BEGINNING" by striking out "9" and inserting "5".

3. Amend page 17, line 1, after, "DELINQUENT." by inserting "ANY PAYMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THE 15TH OF THE MONTH AFTER THE DUE DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED DELINQUENT.".

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

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4548, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled "Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending section 10 (MCL 207.780).

Substitute (S-1).

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

1. Amend page 2, line 9, after "FACILITY" by inserting "OR A REHABILITATED FACILITY".

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

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

 

 

Pursuant to rule 3.203, the Majority Leader made the following committee reassignments:

Senate Bill No. 748

Senate Bill No. 749

The bills were referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

 

 

Resolutions

 

 

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

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:

Senate Resolution No. 121

The resolution consent calendar was adopted.

Senator Dingell offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 121.

A resolution honoring the Hungarian Americans of Michigan on the occasion of the Forty-fifth Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution.

Whereas, On October 23, 1956, the people of Budapest, led by the city's youth, rose up against the imperialist forces of the Soviet Union and the communists of Hungary. The brave Freedom Fighters had within one week defeated the occupying forces of the Soviet Union and the local communist regime. The Hungarian people had achieved freedom for a short time and attempted to restore the basic liberties the nation had long cherished; and

Whereas, On November 4, 1956, the full armed forces of the Soviet Union were brought to bear upon these brave Freedom Fighters as thousands of tanks, artillery, and air forces brutally killed over 50,000 people. In addition, many thousands of people were exiled to Siberia, and over 250,000 people were forced to flee to the free world. The people of Hungary have proven that this savage attack did not weaken their spirits; and

Whereas, Hungarian Americans have the good fortune to live in a land with basic liberties. All of these citizens will continue to remind the free world of the communist tyranny as seen in Hungary in 1956. Today, Hungary has seen new freedom and is building a new democracy. Undoubtedly, the spirit of the revolutionaries of 1956 is rekindled throughout the nation; and

Whereas, Particular recognition is due to the members of the Hungarian Freedom Fighters Association of Detroit, who stand in the forefront of the continuing struggle for freedom against communist tyranny throughout the world; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That a unanimous accolade of tribute be hereby accorded to honor the Hungarian Americans of Michigan as they celebrate the Forty-fifth Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Hungarian-American Cultural Center for the October 28, 2001, commemoration program in Taylor as a reflection of our esteem and respect.

Senators Goschka and Young were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

 

 

Senate Resolution No. 112.

A resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources not to approve any leases that may result in slant drilling under the Great Lakes prior to completion of the goals and objectives of the Senate Great Lakes Conservation Task Force.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Senators DeBeaussaert and Miller offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 122.

A resolution honoring the dedication of Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School in Chesterfield Township.

Whereas, On August 27, 2001, L'Anse Creuse Public Schools opened its newest school, Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School. On October 28, 2001, the L'Anse Creuse Board of Education will hold a dedication ceremony for the elementary school; and

Whereas, Carkenord Elementary School is the most innovative elementary school building of L'Anse Creuse Public Schools. It houses kindergarten through fifth grades in its state-of-the-art facility; and

Whereas, Joseph Carkenord has distinguished himself throughout his years of service to education and the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools District. In his nearly fifty-year career in education, he has served as a teacher, administrator, and Board of Education member, where he currently serves as treasurer; and

Whereas, Mr. Carkenord began his teaching career in Howe, Indiana, in 1951, but he left shortly afterwards to take a position with South River Elementary School in 1952, thus starting his tenure with L'Anse Creuse Public Schools. In 1955, he was named principal-teacher of Green Elementary, where he served for seven years. During his time as principal, he was named the special education director for L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, a position he held until 1969. Mr. Carkenord also served as principal of Neil E. Reid Elementary School and Tenniswood Elementary School. He retired from his position at Tenniswood in 1991; and

Whereas, While Joseph Carkenord was serving as principal at the various elementary schools, he also spent time working with other organizations. He served as director of the L'Anse Creuse Summer Program, president of the Macomb County Elementary School Principals Association, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Elementary School Principals Association; and

Whereas, Even in retirement, Mr. Carkenord has worked to better the school district for all students. He was elected to the L'Anse Creuse Board of Education in 1991, where he served as president and trustee. He is also a member on such committees as finance, curriculum, and federal relations; and

Whereas, Mr. Carkenord has resided in the L'Anse Creuse Community since 1964, with both of his children graduating from L'Anse Creuse High School - North. He has been both an influential force in education and a valued and supportive community member, supporting not only the schools and their staff, but also the administration, students, and community. He continues to work to increase and maintain the quality of the instructional programs at L'Anse Creuse Public Schools. For these reasons and many more, the L'Anse Creuse Board of Education chose to name the district's newest elementary school in his honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby honor Joseph M. Carkenord and the dedication of Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School in Chesterfield Township; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Joseph Carkenord, his wife Joann, his children, David and Barbara, and the administrators of Carkenord Elementary School as evidence of our admiration and esteem.

Pursuant to rule 3.204, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senators Van Regenmorter, Sikkema and Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 763, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 518 (MCL 600.518), as amended by 1988 PA 134.

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

 

 

Senators Cherry and Van Regenmorter introduced

Senate Bill No. 764, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 508 and 8134 (MCL 600.508 and 600.8134), section 8134 as amended by 1987 PA 75.

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

 

 

Senators Bullard, Van Regenmorter, Sikkema, Miller, Johnson and Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 765, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 504 (MCL 600.504), as amended by 1996 PA 388.

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

 

 

Senators Miller, DeBeaussaert and Van Regenmorter introduced

Senate Bill No. 766, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 517 (MCL 600.517), as amended by 1990 PA 54.

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

 

 

Senators Koivisto, North and McManus introduced

Senate Bill No. 767, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1b (MCL 247.651b), as amended by 1989 PA 188.

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

 

 

Senators Leland, Dingell, Smith, Miller, Emerson, Hart, Scott and DeBeaussaert introduced

Senate Bill No. 768, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled "Banking code of 1999," (MCL 487.11101 to 487.15105) by adding section 4206.

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

 

 

Senators Leland, Peters, Smith, Emerson, Hart, Koivisto, Cherry, Scott, Dingell, DeBeaussaert and Miller introduced

Senate Bill No. 769, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 354, entitled "Savings bank act," (MCL 487.3101 to 487.3804) by adding section 435.

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

 

 

Senators Leland, Peters, Scott, Dingell, Emerson, Hart, Koivisto, Cherry, Smith, DeBeaussaert and Miller introduced

Senate Bill No. 770, entitled

A bill to amend 1925 PA 285, entitled "An act to provide for the organization, operation, and supervision of credit unions; to provide for the conversion of a state credit union into a federal credit union or a credit union organized and supervised under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States or any other federally insured depository institution and for the conversion of a federal credit union or a credit union organized and supervised under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States or any other federally insured depository institution into a state credit union; and to provide for the merger of credit unions organized and supervised under the laws of this state, credit unions organized and supervised under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States, and federal credit unions," (MCL 490.1 to 490.31) by adding section 10a.

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

 

 

Senators Leland, Peters, Scott, Dingell, Smith, Emerson, Hart, Koivisto, Cherry, DeBeaussaert and Miller introduced

Senate Bill No. 771, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 307, entitled "Savings and loan act of 1980," (MCL 491.102 to 491.1202) by adding section 737.

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

 

 

Senators Leland, Peters, Dingell, Miller, Smith, Emerson, Hart, Koivisto and DeBeaussaert introduced

Senate Bill No. 772, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled "Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act," (MCL 445.1651 to 445.1684) by adding section 24a.

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

 

 

Senators Leland, Peters, Emerson, Hart, Koivisto, Cherry, Scott, Dingell, Smith, DeBeaussaert and Miller introduced

Senate Bill No. 773, entitled

A bill to prohibit certain lending practices; to require disclosure of certain information for home loans; to prescribe certain duties and obligations of the lender in a home loan transaction; and to prescribe penalties and provide for remedies.

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

Senators Leland, Peters, Dingell, Emerson, Hart, Koivisto, Cherry, Scott, Smith, DeBeaussaert and Miller introduced

Senate Bill No. 774, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 125, entitled "The secondary mortgage loan act," (MCL 493.51 to 493.81) by adding section 24a.

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

 

 

Senator Bullard introduced

Senate Bill No. 775, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 19 (MCL 208.19), as added by 1999 PA 115.

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

 

 

Senators Steil, Garcia, Goschka, Hart, North and Van Regenmorter introduced

Senate Bill No. 776, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled "Consumer financial services act," by amending sections 2 and 17 (MCL 487.2052 and 487.2067), as amended by 1999 PA 275, and by adding sections 10f, 10g, 10h, 10i, 10j, and 10k.

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

 

 

Senator Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 777, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled "Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act," by amending sections 1a, 2, 4, 11, and 22 (MCL 445.1651a, 445.1652, 445.1654, 445.1661, and 445.1672), sections 1a, 2, 4, and 22 as amended by 1996 PA 210, and by adding sections 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d, and 18e.

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

 

 

Senator Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 778, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 125, entitled "The secondary mortgage loan act," by amending sections 1, 6b, and 24 (MCL 493.51, 493.56b, and 493.74), sections 1 and 24 as amended and section 6b as added by 1997 PA 91, and by adding sections 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, and 14e.

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

 

 

Senator Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 779, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 21, entitled "Regulatory loan act of 1963," by amending sections 1, 9, 12, and 18 (493.1, 493.9, 493.12, and 493.18), section 1 as amended by 1996 PA 184, section 12 as amended by 1991 PA 14, and section 18 as amended by 1995 PA 165, and by adding sections 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, 9f, and 9g.

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

 

 

Senator Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 780, entitled

A bill to amend 1960 PA 136, entitled "Sale of checks act," by amending sections 2, 12, and 15 (MCL 487.902, 487.912, and 487.915), sections 2 and 12 as amended by 1986 PA 275, and by adding sections 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f, 12g, and 12h.

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

 

 

Senators Garcia, Shugars, Schwarz and Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 781, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5656, 5657, 5658, 5659, and 5660 (MCL 333.5656, 333.5657, 333.5658, 333.5659, and 333.5660), as added by 1996 PA 594.

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

Senators Shugars, Garcia, Schwarz and Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 782, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5652, 5653, 5654, and 5655 (MCL 333.5652, 333.5653, 333.5654, and 333.5655), sections 5652 and 5655 as added by 1996 PA 594 and sections 5653 and 5654 as amended by 2000 PA 58.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4090, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1344 (MCL 600.1344), as amended by 1982 PA 226.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4551, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9948) by adding section 151d.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4552, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 321a (MCL 257.321a), as amended by 1999 PA 73.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4553, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9948) by adding section 151e.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4798, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 2529 and 8371 (MCL 600.2529 and 600.8371), section 2529 as amended by 1999 PA 268 and section 8371 as amended by 1996 PA 388.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5027, entitled

A bill to name a certain portion of highway M-69 the "Oscar G. Johnson Memorial Highway"; and to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5090, entitled

A bill to name a certain portion of highway US-27 the "Veterans Memorial Highway"; and to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5189, entitled

A bill to enter into the interstate emergency management assistance compact.

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

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

Recess

 

 

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:57 a.m.

 

11:00 a.m.

 

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

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Resolutions

 

 

Senator Emmons moved to reconsider the vote by which the following resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations:

Senate Resolution No. 122.

A resolution honoring the dedication of Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School in Chesterfield Township.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Emmons moved that the resolution be placed on the resolution consent calendar for tomorrow's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 217, entitled

A bill to regulate the servicing, repair, and maintenance of certain appliances and the compensation received by certain persons for those activities; to provide for certain disclosures and warranties regarding those activities; to limit certain representations by service dealers; and to provide for certain remedies.

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

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

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Shugars, Van Regenmorter and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 638, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 480, entitled "An act to make appropriations for the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997; to make appropriations to various state departments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997; to make appropriations for a capital outlay program for fiscal years ending September 30, 1997; to implement the appropriations within the budgetary process; to make appropriations for planning and construction at state agencies, universities, and community colleges; to make appropriations for state building authority rent and insurance; to make a grant for state building authority rent; to provide for the acquisition of land and buildings; to provide for the elimination of fire hazards; to provide for special maintenance, remodeling and addition, alteration, renovation, demolition, and other projects; to provide for elimination of occupational safety and health hazards; to provide for the award and implementation of contracts; to provide for the purchase of furnishings and equipment relative to occupancy of a project; to provide for certain advances from the general fund; to require certain reports, plans, and agreements; to provide for leases; to provide for transfers; to prescribe standards and conditions relating to the appropriations; to provide for the acquisition of land and the development of public recreation facilities; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies, employees, and officials; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations," by amending section 1813.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Shugars, Van Regenmorter, Miller and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 715, entitled

A bill to enter into the interstate emergency management assistance compact.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Shugars, Van Regenmorter, Miller and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at 3:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McCotter (C), Shugars, Van Regenmorter, Miller and DeBeaussaert

 

 

The Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems reported

Senate Bill No. 643, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled "Animal industry act," by amending section 14 (MCL 287.714), as amended by 2000 PA 323.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

George A. McManus, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McManus, Stille, Gougeon, Byrum and Hart

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems reported

House Bill No. 4820, entitled

A bill to regulate the production, transportation, handling, processing, delivery, and sale of grade A milk and milk products; to define grade A milk and milk products and to establish standards and requirements for grade A milk and milk products; to provide for dairy food safety; to provide for the sampling, sampling analysis, and transportation of milk and milk products; to regulate the labeling, manufacture, distribution, and sale of milk and milk products for the protection of the consuming public and to prevent fraud and deception by prohibiting the misbranding, adulteration, manufacture, distribution, and sale of milk and milk products; to provide for enforcement; to provide for licenses and permits and revocation of licenses and permits; to impose certain fees; to require certain security arrangements of milk plants to ensure the prompt payment of producers; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and officers; to provide for uniform standards and uniform inspection; to provide for promulgation of rules; to provide for certain remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

George A. McManus, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McManus, Stille and Gougeon

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems reported

House Bill No. 4829, entitled

A bill to define and regulate milk, cream, frozen desserts, and related foods and by-products of those foods under certain circumstances; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers; to prohibit the sale of unclean and unsanitary milk and manufactured dairy products and their use in the manufacture of food products; to prohibit unclean and unsanitary conditions of milk and milk processing establishments; to establish production and handling standards of sanitary milk and dairy products for manufacturing and manufactured dairy products; to regulate the sale and transportation of milk and dairy products for manufacturing purposes; to issue licenses and permits to certain persons and provide for the revocation or suspension of licenses and permits under certain circumstances; to impose certain fees; to require certain security devices under certain circumstances; to establish inspection requirements; to promulgate rules; to set certain standards for milk and dairy products, processing, and pasteurization; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

George A. McManus, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McManus, Stille and Gougeon

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 17, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McManus (C), Stille, Gougeon, Byrum and Hart

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Detroit Metro Airport Review submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, October 18, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Steil (C), Bennett, Stille, Leland and Emerson

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Appropriations - Wednesday, October 24, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)

 

Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, October 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2420)

 

Conference Committee -

Legislature Approval of SOCC Recommendation (SJR D) - Wednesday, October 24, 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1707)

 

Detroit Metro Airport Review - Thursday, October 25, 1:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (373-1801)

 

Education - Monday, October 29, 2:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (373- 7350)

 

Finance - Thursday, October 25, 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower (373-3760)

 

Government Operations - Thursday, October 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373- 1707)

Great Lakes Conservation Task Force - Tuesday, October 30, 6:00 p.m., City of Port Huron Municipal Office Center, 100 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron; Monday, November 5, 6:00 p.m., St. Joseph Public Library, 500 Market, St. Joseph; Monday, November 26, 6:00 p.m., Saginaw Valley State University, Curtis Center, 2250 Pierce Road, University Center (373-0797)

 

Judiciary - Wednesday, October 24, 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-6920) (CANCELED)

 

Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Tuesday, October 30, 1:30 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (373-0797)

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:01 a.m.

 

The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, October 24, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.