No. 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
91st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, January 29, 2002.
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 not present.
| Bennett--present | Gougeon--present | Sanborn--present |
| Bullard--present | Hammerstrom--present | Schuette--present |
| Byrum--present | Hart--present | Schwarz--present |
| Cherry--present | Hoffman--excused | Scott--present |
| DeBeaussaert--present | Johnson--present | Shugars--present |
| DeGrow--present | Koivisto--present | Sikkema--present |
| Dingell--present | Leland--present | Smith--present |
| Dunaskiss--excused | McCotter--present | Steil--present |
| Emerson--present | McManus--present | Stille--present |
| Emmons--present | Miller--present | Van Regenmorter--present |
| Garcia--present | Murphy--present | Vaughn--excused |
| Gast--present | North--present | Young--excused |
Goschka--present Peters--excused
Senator George Z. Hart of the 6th District offered the following invocation:
"God bless America, land that I love.
Stand beside her and guide her through the night with the light from above.
From the mountains to the prairies, to the ocean white with foam.
God bless America, my home sweet home.
God bless America, my home sweet home."
Recess
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:03 a.m.
10:19 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.
During the recess, Senators Emerson, Bullard, Murphy, Smith, DeGrow, Bennett, Garcia, Schuette, Sikkema, Stille, Johnson, McCotter, Van Regenmorter, Steil, Gast, Hammerstrom, Sanborn, North, Goschka, Shugars, Gougeon and McManus entered the Senate Chamber.
A quorum of the Senate was present.
Motions and Communications
Senator Emmons moved that Senator Dunaskiss be excused from this week's sessions.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emmons moved that Senator Hoffman be excused from today's and tomorrow's sessions.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emerson moved that Senator Vaughn be excused from this week's sessions.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emerson moved that Senators Young and Peters be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Peters is on active duty with the U.S. Navy overseas.
The following communication was received:
Department of Consumer and Industry Services
January 22, 2002
Pursuant to Section 314 of P.A. 119 of 2001, we are enclosing a copy of the following report:
Type of Report Facility Report # License #
Special Investigation Report Adrian Training School 2002C0207006 CS460200931
This report was performed in compliance with the requirements of P.A. 116 of 1973 as amended, and the Administrative Rules for Child Caring Institutions. The report may also be viewed on our web site at the following address: http://www.cis.state.mi.us/fast/leg_rep.htm.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact me at 373-3892.
Sincerely,
John R. Suckow, C.P.A.
Director, Finance and Administrative Services
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of the Great Lakes
January 22, 2002
Attached is a list of thirteen research projects approved for funding under the Michigan Great Lakes Protection Fund in compliance with Public Act 156 of 1989. Section 10(1) of PA 156 requires that this list be submitted annually to the legislature.
These projects were recommended by the Michigan Great Lakes Protection Fund Technical Advisory Board after extensive review. Funding for these projects was approved under the Department of Environmental Quality, FY 2002 appropriations.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Emily Finnell of my Staff at 517-241-7927, or you may contact me.
Sincerely,
David K. Ladd, Director
517-335-4056
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Drug Control Policy
January 23, 2002
I am pleased to transmit the Byrne Memorial Formula Grant application, together with the Michigan Drug Strategy, from the Office of Drug Control Policy to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the drug enforcement grant program.
This application is being forwarded to your office for information and review pursuant to Section 1304(a)(2) of the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula grant program. This application request totals $15,820,474.
Should you have questions, please contact Betsy Pash at (517) 373-4700.
Sincerely,
Craig J. Yaldoo
Director
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that pursuant to rule 2.109 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following expense reports have been filed with the Secretary of the Senate for the quarter from July 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001, and are available in the Secretary's office during business hours for public inspection:
Committee Chairperson
Appropriations Senator Harry Gast
Detroit Metro Airport Review Senator Glenn Steil
Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs Senator Bill Schuette
Education Senator Loren Bennett
Families, Mental Health and Human Services Senator Beverly Hammerstrom
Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems Senator George McManus
Finance Senator Joanne Emmons
Financial Services Senator Bill Bullard
Government Operations Senator Thaddeus McCotter
Health Policy Senator Dale Shugars
Human Resources and Labor Senator Glenn Steil
Judiciary Senator William Van Regenmorter
Local, Urban and State Affairs Senator Thaddeus McCotter
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Senator Ken Sikkema
Reapportionment Senator Bill Schuette
Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs Senator Mat Dunaskiss
Technology and Energy Senator Mat Dunaskiss
Transportation and Tourism Senator Bill Bullard
Appropriations Subcommittee on Career Development Senator Shirley Johnson
Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health Senator Joel Gougeon
Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections Senator Walter North
Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Education Senator Leon Stille
Appropriations Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency Senator Mike Goschka
Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education Senator John Schwarz
Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement Senator Joel Gougeon
Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid Senator Leon Stille
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, January 24:
House Bill No. 5118
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, January 28, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 430 at 2:29 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 471 at 2:31 p.m
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 615 at 2:33 p.m.
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, January 24, of:
Senate Bill Nos. 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004
House Bill No. 5573
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Friday, January 25, of:
Senate Bill Nos. 1005 1006 1007
House Bill No. 5574
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received:
January 17, 2002
Pursuant to Article V, Section 14 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, I hereby transmit the following list of commutations and pardons granted during 2001:
William Booker - Sentenced on June 20, 2000, to One Year and Ten Months, and Two Year Gun Law for the crimes of Possession of Firearm/Assault Less than Murder. Commuted on June 5, 2001. The commutation was based upon the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.
Ernestine Campbell - Sentenced on July 11, 1967, to Life for the crime of First Degree Murder. Commuted on March 30, 2001. The commutation was based upon the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.
Seaborn Edwards - Sentenced on December 16, 1971, to Life for the crime of First Degree Murder. Commuted on November 15, 2001. The commutation was based upon the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.
Laverne McDougal - Sentenced on April 7, 2000, to 3-20 Years and 1-15 Years for the crimes of Assault Less than Murder and Retail Fraud. Commuted on March 23, 2001. The commutation was based upon the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.
Richard Louis Taranto - Sentenced on February 6, 1985, to Life for the crime of First Degree Murder. Commuted on February 8, 2001. The commutation was based upon the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.
Anton J. Venier - Sentenced on July 9, 1976, to Thirty Days and Five Years Probation for the crime of Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Pardoned on November 15, 2001. The pardon was based upon the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.
Sincerely,
John Engler
Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
January 28, 2002
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Ms. Evalyn Lawther McNamara, 1211 Glastonbury Drive, St. Johns, Michigan 48879, county of Clinton, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Ms. Joyce E. Olkowski of Dearborn, who has resigned, for a term expiring on June 30, 2005.
January 28, 2002
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following reappointment to office:
Investment Advisory Committee
Mr. Robert E. Swaney, Jr., 623 S. Brys Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on December 15, 2004.
January 28, 2002
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments and reappointments to office:
Michigan Onion Committee
Mr. Glenn J. Leep, 389 118th Avenue, Martin, Michigan 49070, county of Allegan, as a member representing growers from District 6, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on August 16, 2004.
Mr. Bruce J. Klamer, 9850 Brin Point Court, Byron Center, Michigan 49315, county of Kent, as a member representing growers from District 2, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on August 16, 2002.
Mr. Michael J. DuRussel, 4682 Esch Road, Manchester, Michigan 48158, county of Washtenaw, as a member representing growers from District 4, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on August 16, 2003.
Mr. David J. Brink, 12250 S. Walnut Avenue, Grant, Michigan 49327, county of Newaygo, as a member representing growers from District 1, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on August 16, 2004.
Mr. Gregg Krikke, 76900 55th Street, Decatur, Michigan 49045, county of Van Buren, as a member representing growers from District 3, succeeding Mr. Brian G. Willbrandt of Decatur, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on August 16, 2003.
Mr. Calvin Van Singel, 2895 Fox Drive, Grant, Michigan 49327, county of Newaygo, as a member representing growers from District 6, for a term expiring on August 16, 2004.
Sincerely,
John Engler
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 505, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12), as amended by 2001 PA 104.
Substitute (H-3).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
Senator Van Regenmorter offered the following amendments to the substitute:
1. Amend page 6, line 3, by striking all of lines 3 through 17.
2. Amend page 7, line 28, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and renumbering the remaining enacting section.
The amendments to the substitute were adopted.
The question being on concurring in the House substitute, as amended,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 1 Yeas--33
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Scott |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Shugars |
| Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Sikkema |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Smith |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Steil |
| Dingell | Johnson | Sanborn | Stille |
| Emerson | Koivisto | Schuette | Van Regenmorter |
Emmons
Nays--0
Excused--5
Dunaskiss Peters Vaughn Young
Hoffman
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.
Senate Bill No. 434, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 1994 PA 177.
The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "(1)" by inserting "AN INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED TO REPORT UNDER THIS ACT AS FOLLOWS:
(A)".
2. Amend page 1, line 1, after "physician," by striking out "coroner,".
3. Amend page 2, line 7, after "charge." by inserting "A NOTIFICATION TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF A HOSPITAL, AGENCY, OR SCHOOL DOES NOT RELIEVE THE MEMBER OF THE STAFF OF THE HOSPITAL, AGENCY, OR SCHOOL OF THE OBLIGATION OF REPORTING TO THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION.".
4. Amend page 2, following line 12, by inserting:
"(B) A DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE WHO IS 1 OF THE FOLLOWING AND HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT SHALL MAKE A REPORT OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT TO THE DEPARTMENT:
(i) ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST.
(ii) FAMILY INDEPENDENCE MANAGER.
(iii) FAMILY INDEPENDENCE SPECIALIST.
(iv) SOCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST.
(v) SOCIAL WORK SPECIALIST.
(vi) SOCIAL WORK SPECIALIST MANAGER.
(vii) WELFARE SERVICES SPECIALIST.".
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.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 682, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," by amending section 17a (MCL 552.17a), as amended by 1990 PA 243.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
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 bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 683, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 138, entitled "The family support act," by amending sections 1, 1a, and 5 (MCL 552.451, 552.451a, and 552.455), sections 1 and 1a as amended by 1990 PA 237 and section 5 as amended by 1996 PA 5.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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. 684, entitled
A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.22), as amended by 1999 PA 156.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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.
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 Schwarz as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5026, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 231a (MCL 750.231a).
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.
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. 157
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senators Dingell, Emmons, Byrum, Scott, Smith, McCotter, Hammerstrom, Garcia and Johnson offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 157.
A resolution commemorating the 90th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA.
Whereas, Tuesday, March 12, 2002, marks the 90th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia; and
Whereas, Throughout its long and distinguished history, Girl Scouts--the preeminent organization for girls--has inspired millions of girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, and patriotism; and
Whereas, Girl Scouting will lead businesses and communities to teach girls the skills needed to take active roles in math, science, and technology careers and to fulfill our country's economic needs; and
Whereas, Through Girl Scouting, every girl everywhere grows strong, gains self-confidence and skills for success, and develops her sense of duty to the world around her; and
Whereas, Through participation in Voices, a national community service project, every girl will learn to use her own voice to address an issue of concern to her and perhaps make a change for the better in her community; and
Whereas, Some 50 million women have enjoyed the benefits of the Girl Scouts program as an American tradition for 90 years; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That a unanimous accolade of tribute be hereby accorded to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA and that March 12, 2002, be proclaimed as Girl Scout Day in Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council and their troops as a token of our esteem.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 38.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to provide funding for the continuing restoration and protection of the Great Lakes.
Whereas, The waters of the Great Lakes constitute a resource of the utmost importance to the future of our nation, as they interact with the international community. The quality and quantity of this fresh water treasure are vital to the health and commercial well-being of millions of Americans; and
Whereas, Congress over the years has provided support for numerous projects to protect and conserve our natural resources, with the most recent being legislation to fund the restoration of the Everglades and the South Florida ecosystem. This legislation includes several billion dollars in funding to the state of Florida. While the Everglades and the South Florida ecosystem are clearly a unique resource, the Great Lakes ecosystem has a prevailing international and national economic significance due to the shipping of raw materials, industrial products, and food, not to mention being the home of 20 percent of the world's fresh surface water, and 95 percent of the United States' fresh surface water; and
Whereas, With the Great Lakes at the heart of American industrial and agricultural production, and the source of recreation for millions, the United States of America must do all it can to assure the viability of the health of the lakes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we call upon the Congress of the United States to fund the Great Lakes Basin with similar appropriations that have been afforded the Florida Everglades and the South Florida ecosystem; 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, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the United States Secretary of the Interior.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Emmons moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Emmons moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Goschka was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 39.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States not to take control of the Great Lakes away from the Great Lakes states and to reaffirm authority granted to the Great Lakes Governors.
Whereas, The Great Lakes states have taken many steps to protect the lakes. Most recently, Annex 2001 to the Great Lakes Charter has demonstrated the concern of the people of this region that the stewardship for this fresh water resource must remain where it belongs--with the people of the Great Lakes; and
Whereas, The Great Lakes governors work closely with one another and their Canadian provincial counterparts on protecting the Great Lakes on a wide range of issues related to water management and a host of economic matters that strongly influence the lakes. This cooperation mirrors the shared stake in the quality of the lakes and reflects the appropriateness of policies that clearly affirm the authority of the Great Lakes Governors pursuant to the Great Lakes Charter; and
Whereas, Federal law states:
It is hereby determined and declared to be in the public interest that (1) title to and ownership of the lands beneath navigable waters within the boundaries of their respective states and the natural resources with such lands and water and (2) the right and power to manage, administer, lease, develop, and use the said lands and natural resources all in accordance with applicable state law be, and they are hereby, subject to the provisions hereof, recognized, confirmed, established, and vested in and assigned to the respective states or the persons who were on June 5, 1950, entitled thereto under the law of the respective states in which the land is located, and the respective granters, lessees, or successors in interest thereof
; and
Whereas, The Great Lakes states have demonstrated that we are an effective and efficient manager of Great Lakes water resources. We implore the federal government to continue to allow the Great Lakes states the ability to control the Great Lakes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to increase protections for the Great Lakes and to affirm the authority of the Great Lakes governors on matters of the usage of Great Lakes waters; 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 House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Emmons moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Emmons moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Goschka was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 54.
A concurrent resolution to urge Canadian authorities to remove all offshore drilling platforms from the waters of the Great Lakes.
Whereas, The people of Michigan are strongly committed to the protection of the Great Lakes. This concern rises from living in the center of the Great Lakes Basin, where the Great Lakes contain one-fifth of the world's fresh water and at least two-thirds of North America's fresh water, appreciation for the harmful impact of certain activities over the years, and sensitivity to the vulnerability of this remarkable fresh water resource; and
Whereas, As science and technology have advanced to paint a clearer picture of how delicate the lakes truly are in the face of certain specific threats, more and more people have voiced opposition to offshore drilling on the Great Lakes. For many, whatever there is to gain in energy produced from offshore drilling on the Great Lakes could not exceed the potential costs that would arise from a serious accident or series of problems; and
Whereas, Over the years, the United States and Canadian governments have taken great efforts to repair and restore the viability of the Great Lakes. Notwithstanding those efforts, there are still several hundred off-shore gas wells on Great Lakes waters which pose a threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem and the progress that has been made in the past three decades; and
Whereas, The people of Michigan feel that there are great risks to operating offshore drilling platforms on the Great Lakes. The potential for serious harm to the source of fresh water for tens of millions of Americans and Canadians is a source of utmost concern; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge Canadian authorities to remove all offshore drilling platforms from the waters of the Great Lakes; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Counsel General of Canada in Detroit, the United States Secretaries of State and Energy, the Michigan congressional delegation, and the International Joint Commission.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Emmons moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Emmons moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Goschka was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Hart, North, Cherry, Smith, Young, Dingell, Scott, Murphy and Leland introduced
Senate Bill No. 1008, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1315.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Shugars, Hammerstrom, Byrum and Emerson introduced
Senate Bill No. 1009, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16611 (MCL 333.16611).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1010, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 531 (MCL 436.1531), as amended by 2000 PA 399.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.
Senators Gougeon, McManus and Stille introduced
Senate Bill No. 1011, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 81133 (MCL 324.81133), as amended by 1998 PA 86.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism.
Senators Gougeon, McManus and Stille introduced
Senate Bill No. 1012, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 34c (MCL 211.34c), as amended by 2000 PA 415.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Van Regenmorter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1013, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 2 of chapter XI (MCL 771.2), as amended by 1998 PA 520, and by adding section 4b to chapter XI.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5118, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 502, 32503, and 33938 (MCL 324.502, 324.32503, and 324.33938), section 502 as amended by 1998 PA 114 and sections 32503 and 33938 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding sections 501a and 61505a.
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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations, Joint Senate/House - Thursday, February 7, 11:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Subcommittees -
Corrections - Wednesdays, February 20 and February 27, 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building, and Tuesday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2413)
Higher Education - Tuesday, February 12, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-3447)
Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, January 31, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2420)
Education - Wednesday, January 30, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)
Families, Mental Health and Human Services - Wednesday, January 30, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-3543)
Government Operations - Thursday, January 31, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1707)
Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs - Wednesday, January 30, 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2417)
Technology and Energy - Wednesday, January 30, 1:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower (373-0797)
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:37 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate.