sj04182t.033

No. 33

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

91st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 18, 2002.

10:00 a.m.

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

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

Bennett--present Gougeon--present Sanborn--present

Bullard--present Hammerstrom--present Schuette--present

Byrum--present Hart--present Schwarz--present

Cherry--present Hoffman--present Scott--present

DeBeaussaert--present Johnson--present Shugars--present

DeGrow--present Koivisto--present Sikkema--present

Dingell--present Leland--present Smith--present

Dunaskiss--present 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--present

Goschka--present Peters--present

Senator Martha G. Scott of the 2nd District offered the following invocation:

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." Amen.

Senators Johnson, Cherry, Smith, Koivisto and Murphy entered the Senate Chamber.

Motions and Communications

Senator Emmons moved that Senators Garcia, Goschka, McManus, Schuette and Schwarz be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Garcia and McManus entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Peters asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Peters' statement is as follows:

I would like to acknowledge the work of an intern I had in my office over the last few months, Dan Cotter. Today is his last day in the office. He is a senior majoring in political science at Western Michigan University and also minoring in history. I just want my colleagues to acknowledge the tremendous work he did in my office over the last few months working on constituent relations, as well as research on a number of legislative topics.

He is very interested in coming back here someday as a full-time legislative staffer and would also at some point perhaps run for political office himself. Dan, would you stand and be recognized by my colleagues.

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

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

Senators DeGrow and Emmons asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator DeGrow's statement is as follows:

As with Senator Peters, I have someone for whom it is their last day of session, Kim Halahan, who's worked in my office for some time. She started in the mid '90s when the House used their usual common sense policy for layoffs by seniority. So we were able to hire someone with a lot of talent to come work in my office. Kim during her time in my office has done the media work, quiz bowl, moved on to work on the floor when I was floor leader, and has been legislative director for some time now. Unfortunately, she's leaving us to take a job in the private sector. Her job may require her to knock on your door from time to time, so remember the face and be kind.

She's done an excellent job here in the Senate, and we are going to miss her. I do have a tribute from the Speaker, myself, and the Governor to give Kim and also a manual that our caucus has signed for her. I just want to publicly thank Kim for all the work she's done and the great job she's done for the Senate and wish her well in her new job.

Senator Emmons' statement is as follows:

We're going to miss you, Kim. But like every good employee any of us have ever had, they often move on and do a lot better when they're not with us, and certainly, with a lot less frustration than Kim has experienced. It's not an easy thing to help run the floor, and she's done it with such good humor and cheer. Kim, we just wish you the very best.

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

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

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

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

Recess

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

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

10:17 a.m.

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

During the recess, in honor of Michigan Donor Awareness Month, Senator Dingell introduced to the Senate Corinne Sueta, a dual organ recipient from The Gift of Life Agency.

Ms. Sueta responded briefly.

During the recess, Senators Schwarz, Schuette and Goschka entered the Senate Chamber.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, April 17:

House Bill Nos. 4288 4436 5716

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, April 17, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 907 at 11:50 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 908 at 11:52 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 909 at 11:54 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 910 at 11:56 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 911 at 11:58 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 912 at 12:00 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 913 at 12:02 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 915 at 12:04 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1165 at 12:06 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1166 at 12:08 p.m.

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Wednesday, April 17, of:

Senate Bill Nos. 1227 1228 1229 1230 1233 1234 1235

House Bill Nos. 5894 5895 5896 5897 5898 5899 5900 5901 5902 5903 5904 5905 5906 5907

5908 5909 5910 5911 5912 5913 5914 5915 5916 5917 5918 5919 5920 5921

5922 5923 5924 5925

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received on April 17, 2002, and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

2002 - 8

National Guard Assistance

Whereas, on April 15 and 16, 2002, a combination of ice dams and rapid snowmelt has resulted in severe flooding in the city of Ironwood, Gogebic County.

Whereas, the county of Gogebic has declared a local state of emergency and activated the disaster response and recovery aspects of their emergency operations plan to cope with the situation; and

Whereas, I have previously declared a state of emergency to exist in the city of Ironwood and county of Gogebic on April 16, 2002;

Whereas, the city of Ironwood has requested the assistance of the Michigan National Guard to provide sandbags, manpower and technical flood fighting assistance to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and

Now, Therefore, by virtue of the constitutional authority vested in me as Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State of Michigan and pursuant to Section 151 of Act No. 150 of the Public Acts of 1967, the Adjutant General is hereby directed to order to active state service, units and individuals of the Michigan National Guard which in his discretion he deems appropriate to meet general mission assignments as determined by the state director of emergency management, or his authorized representative. Units or individuals called to active state service will terminate at such time as determined by the Adjutant General after consultation with the state director of emergency management or his representative.

Further, the Emergency Management Division of the Department of State Police shall coordinate and maximize all state efforts, including such units and individuals of the Michigan National Guard which may be activated to state service to assist local units of government affected pursuant to the Michigan Emergency Management Plan.

[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this Sixteenth day of April, in the Year of our Lord, Two Thousand Two.

John Engler

Governor

By the Governor:

Candice S. Miller

Secretary of State

The Executive Order was referred to the Secretary for record.

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

April 17, 2002

There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment and reappointments to office:

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Dr. Michael S. Salter, 36800 Greenspring, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mr. Christian L. Mageli of Dearborn, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.

Mr. Robert L. Carr, 915 Patricia, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mrs. Patricia M. Jewell of Crystal Falls, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.

Ms. Sandra L. Maes, 7310 Flamingo Street, Algonac, Michigan 48001, county of St. Clair, as a member representing the general public, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.

Ms. Namrata Sunder, 5319 Simpson Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323, county of Oakland, as a member representing physical therapists, succeeding Ms. Katie Mawby of Grand Haven, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.

Mr. Steven D. Mandley, 5400 W. Wilkinson, Owosso, Michigan 48867, county of Shiawassee, as a member representing physical therapists, succeeding Ms. Christine E. Hendrickson of Negaunee, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.

Sincerely,

John Engler

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Messages from the House

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

Senate Bill No. 451

Senate Bill No. 452

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5504, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 307, 312f, 319b, and 732 (MCL 257.307, 257.312f, 257.319b, and 257.732), section 307 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 312f as amended by 1992 PA 180, section 319b as amended by 1998 PA 356, and section 732 as amended by 2001 PA 134.

The House of Representatives has concurred in Senate amendment No. 2, nonconcurred in Senate amendment No. 1, and has appointed Reps. Gilbert, Mead and Rich Brown as conferees.

Senator Sikkema moved that the Senate recede from its Amendment No. 1.

The question being on the motion to recede,

Senator Emmons moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 846, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 246, entitled "An act to provide for the construction, repair, and maintenance of pavements, sidewalks, and elevated structures on or along public roads and highways; to provide for the levying of taxes and of special assessments; to authorize the borrowing of money and the issuance of bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officers; to validate actions taken, special assessments levied, and bonds issued; and to provide for the lighting of certain roads, highways, and bridges," by amending section 13a (MCL 41.283a).

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 853, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general law village act," by amending section 36 of chapter VIII, sections 5, 21, and 25 of chapter IX, and sections 4 and 5 of chapter XII (MCL 68.36, 69.5, 69.21, 69.25, 72.4, and 72.5), section 36 of chapter VIII as amended by 1989 PA 28 and sections 5, 21, and 25 of chapter IX and sections 4 and 5 of chapter XII as amended by 1998 PA 254.

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 pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 854, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The home rule village act," by amending section 24b (MCL 78.24b), as amended by 1989 PA 29.

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 pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 5083, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2217.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the Senate substitute (S-2).

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate substitute (S-2) as substituted (H-3) and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2217; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:

House Bill No. 5504, entitled

(The bill was returned from the House earlier today, motion made to recede from Senate amendment, and consideration postponed. See p. 928.)

The question being on the motion that the Senate recede from its Amendment No. 1,

The motion prevailed, a majority of members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 427 Yeas--36

Bennett Garcia Leland Schwarz

Bullard Gast McCotter Scott

Byrum Goschka McManus Shugars

DeBeaussaert Gougeon Miller Sikkema

DeGrow Hammerstrom Murphy Smith

Dingell Hart North Steil

Dunaskiss Hoffman Peters Stille

Emerson Johnson Sanborn Van Regenmorter

Emmons Koivisto Schuette Young

Nays--0

Excused--1

Vaughn

Not Voting--1

Cherry

In The Chair: Schwarz

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

"An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

Senate Bill No. 852, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 11c (MCL 46.11c), as amended by 1989 PA 30.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 842, entitled

A bill to repeal 1998 PA 379, entitled "Michigan tax lien sale and collateralized securities act," (MCL 211.921 to 211.941).

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. 843, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6097 (MCL 600.6097), as amended by 1984 PA 393.

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. 844, entitled

A bill to repeal 1992 PA 275, entitled "The federal facility development act," (MCL 3.931 to 3.940); 1993 PA 126, entitled "The federal data facility act," (MCL 3.951 to 3.961); and section 483 of 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.483).

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

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. 845, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," by amending section 75b (MCL 41.75b), as amended by 1990 PA 230.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 847, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 107, entitled "An act to authorize township water supply and sewage disposal services and facilities; to provide for financing of those services and facilities; to prescribe the powers and duties of township boards with respect to those services and facilities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 8, 20m, and 20o (MCL 41.338, 41.350m, and 41.350o), section 8 as amended and sections 20m and 20o as added by 1989 PA 83.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 848, entitled

A bill to amend 1923 PA 116, entitled "Township and village public improvement and public service act," by amending section 6c (MCL 41.416c), as added by 1989 PA 82.

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. 849, entitled

A bill to amend 1905 PA 157, entitled "An act to provide for the acquisition, maintenance, management, and control of township parks, resorts, bathing beaches, and places of recreation; to provide for the creation of a township park commission; to provide for a board of commissioners to provide for the issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes; to provide for the transfer of certain real property for parks; to authorize cities and villages to appropriate money for park purposes; to provide for the acquisition, construction, and use of wharves, piers, docks, and landing places in townships; to provide the powers and duties of certain local units of government and certain officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 6d (MCL 41.426d), as added by 1989 PA 79.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 850, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 188, entitled "An act to provide for the making of certain improvements by townships; to provide for paying for the improvements by the issuance of bonds; to provide for the levying of taxes; to provide for assessing the whole or a part of the cost of improvements against property benefited; and to provide for the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and for the obligation of the township on the bonds," by amending section 15 (MCL 41.735).

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 851, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 14a (MCL 42.14a), as amended by 1995 PA 212.

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. 855, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth class city act," by amending sections 10 and 25 (MCL 107.10 and 110.25), section 10 as amended by 1983 PA 45.

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. 856, entitled

A bill to amend 1948 (1st Ex Sess) PA 31, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of authorities to acquire, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, and maintain buildings, automobile parking lots or structures, recreational facilities, stadiums, and the necessary site or sites therefor, together with appurtenant properties and facilities necessary or convenient for the effective use thereof, for the use of any county, city, village, or township, or for the use of any combination of 2 or more counties, cities, villages, or townships, or for the use of any school district and any city, village, or township wholly or partially within the district's boundaries, or for the use of any school district and any combination of 2 or more cities, villages, or townships wholly or partially within the district's boundaries, or for the use of any intermediate school district and any constituent school district or any city, village, or township, wholly or partially within the intermediate school district's boundaries; to provide for compensation of authority commissioners; to permit transfers of property to authorities; to authorize the execution of contracts, leases, and subleases pertaining to authority property and the use of authority property; to authorize incorporating units to impose taxes without limitation as to rate or amount and to pledge their full faith and credit for the payment of contract of lease obligations in anticipation of which bonds are issued by an authority; to provide for the issuance of bonds by such authorities; to validate action taken and bonds issued; to provide other powers, rights, and duties of authorities and incorporating units, including those for the disposal of authority property; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 11j (MCL 123.961j), as amended by 1983 PA 29; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 857, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 425, entitled "An act to provide for the creation of community swimming pool authorities; to provide powers and duties of the authorities; to provide for the levy of a tax by the authorities; and to provide for the collection and distribution of the tax," by amending sections 9 and 11 (MCL 123.1069 and 123.1071).

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 858, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled "Recreational authorities act," by amending section 21 (MCL 123.1151).

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. 860, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials," by amending sections 12 and 16 (MCL 125.1662 and 125.1666), section 12 as amended by 1983 PA 86 and section 16 as amended by 1996 PA 269.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 861, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled "The local development financing act," by amending section 14 (MCL 125.2164), as amended by 1996 PA 270.

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. 862, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 59, entitled "Resort district rehabilitation act," by amending sections 8 and 14 (MCL 125.2208 and 125.2214), section 8 as amended by 1996 PA 209.

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. 864, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled "State convention facility development act," by amending sections 11 and 12 (MCL 207.631 and 207.632), as amended by 1993 PA 58.

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. 865, entitled

A bill to amend 1989 PA 186, entitled "County department of solid waste management act," by amending sections 7, 8, and 9 (MCL 45.587, 45.588, and 45.589).

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. 866, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 298, entitled "An act to authorize cities and villages to levy a tax for the purpose of collecting and disposing of garbage; and providing for the issuance of bonds therefor," by amending section 1 (MCL 123.261).

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 867, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 266, entitled "The garbage disposal act," by amending sections 4 and 7 (MCL 123.364 and 123.367), section 7 as amended by 1983 PA 28.

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. 868, entitled

A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 7, 9, and 12c (MCL 124.287, 124.289, and 124.292c), section 7 as amended by 1981 PA 154, section 9 as amended by 1994 PA 36, and section 12c as amended by 1983 PA 30.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 869, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 173, entitled "Land reclamation and improvement authority act," by amending section 32 (MCL 125.2482).

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. 966, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 79, entitled "An act to authorize any municipality, as herein defined, to borrow money and issue notes in anticipation of the collection of revenues other than taxes and special assessments; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, commissions, and officials," by amending sections 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 141.222, 141.223, and 141.224), section 3 as amended by 1983 PA 50; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 967, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 143, entitled "An act to empower boards of county road commissioners to borrow money in anticipation and upon the faith and credit of future receipts of revenues, derived from certain state collected taxes, for the purpose of purchasing road machinery or equipment or for improvement of county highways or for general county road purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 141.251 and 141.252), section 1 as amended by 1983 PA 51; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 968, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 121, entitled "An act to authorize counties, cities, townships and villages to issue bonds or notes, and pledge deferred income from sale of capital assets, due and payable but which has not been received, for the payment of principal and interest thereon; and to authorize the county, city, township or village to pledge its full faith and credit for the payment of the bonds or notes," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 141.382 and 141.383), section 3 as amended by 1983 PA 52.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 969, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 217, entitled "An act to establish an employee-owned corporation revolving loan fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and employee-owned corporations; and to make an appropriation," (MCL 450.801 to 450.815).

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 970, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 24e (MCL 211.24e), as amended by 1995 PA 42.

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. 972, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 87b (MCL 211.87b), as amended by 1994 PA 189.

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. 974, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 342, entitled "County public improvement act of 1939," by amending sections 5a and 5c (MCL 46.175a and 46.175c), section 5c as amended by 1983 PA 183.

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. 975, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 261, entitled "An act to authorize the creation and to prescribe the powers and duties of county and regional parks and recreation commissions; and to prescribe the powers and duties of county boards of commissioners with respect to county and regional parks and recreation commissions," by amending section 17 (MCL 46.367), as amended by 1983 PA 177.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 976, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," by amending sections 3, 4a, 5, and 5f (MCL 117.3, 117.4a, 117.5, and 117.5f), section 3 as amended by 1999 PA 260, section 4a as amended by 1994 PA 324, section 5 as amended by 1988 PA 268, and section 5f as amended by 1990 PA 231.

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. 978, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 344, entitled "An act to authorize counties, cities, villages and townships of this state to adopt plans to prevent blight and to adopt plans for the rehabilitation of blighted areas; to authorize assistance in carrying out such plans by the acquisition of real property, the improvement of such real property and the disposal of real property in such areas; to prescribe the methods of financing the exercise of these powers; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending sections 7a and 7b (MCL 125.77a and 125.77b), section 7a as amended by 1983 PA 32 and section 7b as amended by 1986 PA 320.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill 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. 979, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 183, entitled "County zoning act," by amending section 33 (MCL 125.233), as added by 1996 PA 569.

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. 980, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 184, entitled "Township zoning act," by amending section 33 (MCL 125.303), as added by 1996 PA 570.

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. 1007, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 354, entitled "Savings bank act," (MCL 487.3101 to 487.3804) by adding section 514.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill by a 2/3 vote, 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

Third Reading of Bills

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

House Bill No. 5152

House Bill No. 5623

House Bill No. 5624

House Bill No. 5625

House Bill No. 5626

House Bill No. 5627

House Bill No. 5628

House Bill No. 5629

House Bill No. 5630

House Bill No. 5631

House Bill No. 5632

House Bill No. 5633

House Bill No. 5634

House Bill No. 5182

House Bill No. 5472

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5152, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 354, entitled "Savings bank act," (MCL 487.3101 to 487.3804) by adding section 706a.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 428 Yeas--37

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 Hoffman Peters Stille

Dunaskiss Johnson Sanborn Van Regenmorter

Emerson Koivisto Schuette Young

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

"An act to codify the laws relating to savings banks; to provide for incorporation, regulation, supervision, and internal administration of savings banks; to prescribe the rights, powers, and immunities of savings banks; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to provide for remedies; and to prescribe penalties,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5623, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 4307 (MCL 324.4307).

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 429 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

"An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5624, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 4504 (MCL 324.4504), as added by 1995 PA 60.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 430 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5625, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 4709 (MCL 324.4709).

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 431 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5626, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30705 (MCL 324.30705), as added by 1995 PA 59.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 432 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5627, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30716 (MCL 324.30716), as added by 1995 PA 59.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 433 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5628, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30717 (MCL 324.30717), as added by 1995 PA 59.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 434 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5629, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30922 (MCL 324.30922), as added by 1995 PA 59.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 435 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5630, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 33707 (MCL 324.33707), as added by 1995 PA 59.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 436 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5631, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 34141 (MCL 324.34141), as added by 1995 PA 59.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 437 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5632, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 34146 (MCL 324.34146), as added by 1995 PA 59.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 438 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5633, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 50162 (MCL 324.50162), as added by 1995 PA 57.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 439 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5634, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 74112 (MCL 324.74112), as added by 1995 PA 58.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 440 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5182, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 217, entitled "Electrical administrative act," by amending section 7 (MCL 338.887), as amended by 1992 PA 130.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 441 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

"An act to safeguard persons and property; to provide for licensing and regulation of electricians and electrical contractors concerning the construction, alteration, installation of electrical wiring and equipment and for the inspection of electrical wiring; to create an electrical administrative board; to create certain committees for certain purposes; to provide certain powers and duties for certain departments; to provide for the assessment of certain fees and for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5472, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2000 PA 145.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 442 Yeas--37

Emmons

Nays--0

Excused--1

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.

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

"An act to authorize municipalities to create a brownfield redevelopment authority to facilitate the implementation of brownfield plans relating to the designation and treatment of brownfield redevelopment zones; to promote the revitalization of environmentally distressed areas; to prescribe the powers and duties of brownfield redevelopment authorities; to permit the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by an authority; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of certain property; to authorize certain funds; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; and to authorize and permit the use of certain tax increment financing,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

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

Senate Resolution No. 204

The resolution consent calendar was adopted.

Senator Peters offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 204.

A resolution of tribute for the Pontiac Northern High School Boys Basketball Team, Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Class A State Champions.

Whereas, The members of the Michigan Senate offer recognition and congratulations to the Pontiac Northern High School Huskies for winning the state boys basketball Class A championship tournament game by defeating Detroit Redford by a score of 66-58. This win represents the second consecutive year the team has captured the championship title; and

Whereas, The Huskies dominated Detroit Redford throughout most of the contest. It was a tribute to the determination of the players, the coaches, and the administration to illustrate that the previous year was no fluke; and

Whereas, The Pontiac Northern High School Huskies compiled a 23-4 record during a truly demanding and fierce conference schedule which would have worn down most teams; and

Whereas, Led by standouts Lester Abram, who scored 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, and Derrick Ponder, who scored 19 points and pulled down 11 boards, the Huskies built a sizable 15-7 first quarter lead, only to fight off a furious first half rally by Detroit Redford to end the half leading 31-27; and

Whereas, In the third quarter, the team put together one of their best quarters in the season outscoring their opponents 22-10, and later in the fourth quarter, they held off yet another intense rally to win a convincing victory; and

Whereas, The team received superb play from guards Dominque Hardiman and Antonio Bonds--10 points each; forward Bates Gay, 5 points; guard/forward John Cantrell, 5 points; forward James Smith, 8 points; guard/forward Sean Moore; forwards David Stephens and Debon Johnson--all of whom contributed quality minutes and inspired play to this victory. Truly, the entire Pontiac Northern High School Huskies team had a role in this victory:

Team Members

Brian Abram Debon Johnson

Lester Abram Sean Moore

Antonio Bonds Michael Morris

John Cantrell Derrick Ponder

Quan Dillahunty Anthony Rodgers

Bates Gay James Smith

Dominique Hardiman David Stephens

Coaches

Robert Rogers Craig Covington

Kevin James Phillip Dada

Tim Webb

; and

Whereas, The students of Pontiac Northern High School, the teachers, administrators, and support staff, the proud families and friends of these inspiring young men, the city of Pontiac, and the people of the state of Michigan are thrilled to have this group of young champions as the 2002 Class A boys basketball champions. We offer our congratulations and best wishes to the Pontiac Northern High School Huskies. We hope that these fine young men will continue their success on and off the basketball court to extend their hard work and tenacity into all of their future endeavors. It is our belief that they will inspire others to dream and instill into many young minds that triumph can be attained through a team effort committed to excellence; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the Pontiac Northern High School Huskies Boys Basketball Team be recognized as the MHSAA Class A State Champions for the 2001-2002 season. May the families of the team members, the Pontiac Northern High School student body, the Pontiac School District, the Oakland Intermediate School District, and all of those who love the game of basketball, whether played on asphalt driveways, concrete playground courts, and hardwood school gyms, know of our best wishes and praise for these Huskies; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Athletic Director Tarlton Small, Head Coach Robert Rogers, all of the team members, and assistant coaches as a symbol of our congratulations.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the resolution.

Senate Resolution No. 195.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal permanently the federal death tax.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Smith, Peters, DeBeaussaert, Scott, Goschka, Cherry, Byrum and Young offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 203.

A resolution to call for certain actions to deal with dioxin contamination in Saginaw County.

Whereas, Recent reports indicate that a serious contamination problem may exist in a floodplain south of the city of Saginaw, near the confluence of the Tittabawassee River and the Saginaw River. Information released by several prominent environmental groups, including the Michigan Environmental Council, reports that levels of dioxin are 80 times above standards that require the state to take cleanup actions; and

Whereas, Almost as disturbing as the grave health threats from dioxin is the possibility that state officials may have kept information about the dioxin problem in Saginaw County from the public since it was discovered in 2000. The released information alleges that some state environmental leaders may have taken actions that were not in the true interests of the citizens of this area or the entire state; and

Whereas, Dioxin, especially at the levels reported, represents a serious threat to public health and safety. Immediate actions must be taken to ascertain the extent of the problems at hand; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we urge that the following actions be taken:

1. We urge the Departments of Environmental Quality, Agriculture, and Community Health to take immediate actions to protect children from exposure to dioxin in parks and residential areas along the Tittabawassee River to its confluence with the Saginaw River;

2. We urge the Department of Environmental Quality to release public health assessments of the risks posed by the contamination in Midland and in the Tittabawassee River floodplain;

3. We call for state authorization for a more detailed investigation into the extent of dioxin contamination in the Tittabawassee River to determine the source or sources;

4. We call for state authorization for the development of a cleanup plan; and

5. We urge the Environmental Protection Agency and the Congress of the United States to authorize an investigation into the allegations of the failure of the Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality, Agriculture, and Community Health to inform local agencies and to address a major public health risk in a timely fashion; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality, Agriculture, and Community Health, the Governor, the Michigan Attorney General, the Environmental Protection Agency, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the 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 resolution,

Senator Emmons moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Smith, Scott, Murphy, Emerson, Peters, Leland, Cherry, Hart, Dingell, Young and Byrum offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 54.

A concurrent resolution to create a special joint committee on access to health care in Michigan.

Whereas, The state of Michigan has one million uninsured people; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan has 250,000 uninsured children; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan is facing a health care problem reaching the critical stage; and

Whereas, Racial, income, and ethnic disparities in access to care threaten communities across the state, particularly communities of color; and

Whereas, Health care costs continue to increase, jeopardizing the health security of working families and small business; and

Whereas, Dollars that could be spent on health care are being used for administrative costs instead of patient needs; and

Whereas, The current Michigan health care system too often puts the bottom line ahead of patient care and threatens safety net providers who treat the uninsured and poorly insured; and

Whereas, Any health care reform must ensure that health care providers and practitioners are able to provide patients with the quality care they need; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That there be created a special joint committee on access to health care in Michigan. The special joint committee shall be comprised of four members of the House of Representatives, with two appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and two appointed by the House Minority Leader, and four members of the Senate, with two appointed by the Senate Majority Leader and two appointed by the Minority Leader. The special committee shall report on its findings and recommendations by October 15, 2002; and be it further

Resolved, That the special joint committee shall study the issue of health care access and make recommendations for legislation and other policies that provide that every person in Michigan, regardless of income, age, or employment or health status, has access to health care. The special joint committee shall work toward the establishment of a system that:

--is affordable to individuals and families, businesses, and taxpayers that removes financial barriers to needed care and is as cost efficient as possible, spending the maximum amount of dollars on direct patient care;

--provides comprehensive benefits, including benefits for mental health and long-term care services and promotes prevention and early intervention, including parity for mental health and other services;

--eliminates disparities in access to quality health care and addresses the needs of people with special health care needs and underserved populations in rural and urban areas;

--addresses the need to have adequate numbers of qualified health caregivers, practitioners, and providers to guarantee timely access to quality care and provide adequate and timely payments in order to guarantee access to providers to foster a strong network of health care facilities, including safety net providers; and

--ensures continuity of coverage and continuity of care, maximizes consumer choice of health care providers and practitioners, is easy for patients, providers, and practitioners to use, and reduces paperwork.

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 Health Policy.

The motion prevailed.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Scott, McCotter, Miller, Dingell, Hart, DeBeaussaert, Young, Smith, Peters, Byrum, Murphy, Emerson, Cherry, Koivisto and Leland introduced

Senate Bill No. 1237, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 227 (MCL 18.1227).

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

Senator Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 1238, entitled

A bill to amend 1905 PA 282, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of the property, by whomsoever owned, operated or conducted, of railroad companies, union station and depot companies, telegraph companies, telephone companies, sleeping car companies, express companies, car loaning companies, stock car companies, refrigerator car companies, and fast freight companies, and all other companies owning, leasing, running or operating any freight, stock, refrigerator, or any other cars, not being exclusively the property of any railroad company paying taxes upon its rolling stock under the provisions of this act, over or upon the line or lines of any railroad or railroads in this state, and for the levy of taxes thereon by a state board of assessors, and for the collection of such taxes, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 4, 5, and 9 (MCL 207.4, 207.5, and 207.9), sections 4 and 9 as amended by 1995 PA 257.

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

Senator Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 1239, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 22 (MCL 224.22).

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

House Bill No. 4288, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5101 and 5111 (MCL 333.5101 and 333.5111), as amended by 1994 PA 200.

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 Health Policy.

House Bill No. 4436, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 701 (MCL 436.1701).

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

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

House Bill No. 5716, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 230, entitled "An act to authorize the auditor general of the state of Michigan to sell or lease real estate, the title to which is vested in the state of Michigan by grant, devise or gift, or in payment for care or medical treatment rendered in any Michigan state hospital or institution," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 322.1, 322.2, 322.3, and 322.4).

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 Government Operations.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism Committee reported

House Bill No. 5752, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by repealing sections 712 and 713 (MCL 257.712 and 257.713).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Bill Bullard, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bullard, North and Hart

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism Committee reported

House Bill No. 5755, entitled

A bill to repeal 1927 PA 98, entitled "An act authorizing the state highway commissioner of the state of Michigan to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin state highway commission to construct an interstate bridge project extending from approximately the intersection of Ogden avenue and Chandler street in the city of Menominee, Michigan, in a straight line terminating at the approximate center of Dunlap square in the city of Marinette, Wisconsin, and to provide for the cost and expense thereof," (MCL 254.121 to 254.123).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Bill Bullard, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bullard, North and Hart

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Bullard (C), North and Hart

Excused: Senators Steil and Leland

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower

Present: Senators Bennett (C), Johnson, Stille and Peters

Excused: Senator Leland

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Agriculture submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McManus (C), Gast and Koivisto

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on the Career Development Strategic Fund Agency submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Johnson (C), Stille and Dingell

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 3:05 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senator North (C) and Goschka

Excused: Senator Dingell

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture - Wednesdays, April 24 and May 1, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1725)

Capital Outlay, Joint - Thursday, April 25, 8:45 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)

Career Development Strategic Fund Agency - Wednesday, April 24, 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2523)

Consumer and Industry Services and History, Arts, and Libraries, Joint - Tuesdays, April 23 and April 30, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-7350)

Family Independence Agency - Thursdays, April 18 and April 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building and Tuesday, April 23 (CANCELED), 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1760)

General Government - Tuesdays, April 23 (CANCELED) and April 30, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-3447)

Judiciary - Wednesday, April 24, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2413)

State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, April 25 and May 2, 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-2426)

Transportation - Friday, April 19, 12:00 noon, St. James Township Hall, 37735 Michigan Avenue, Beaver Island; Monday, April 22, 10:00 a.m., Saginaw Township Offices, Board Meeting Room, 4980 Shattuck Road, Saginaw; Friday, April 26, 9:30 a.m., City/County Building Auditorium, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit; and Wednesday, May 1, 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2426)

Conference Committees -

Home Solicitation Sales Do Not Call Register (HB 4042) - Wednesday, April 24, 9:00 a.m., Room H-424, Capitol Building (373-0829)

Home Solicitation Sales Unfair Practices (HB 4632) - Wednesday, April 24, 9:00 a.m., Room H- 424, Capitol Building (373-0829)

Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs - Tuesday, April 23, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7946)

Hunting, Fishing and Forestry - Wednesday, April 24, 9:00 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-7670)

Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:33 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 23, at 10:00 a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.

Bennett--present	Gougeon--present	Sanborn--present
Bullard--present	Hammerstrom--present	Schuette--present
Byrum--present	Hart--present	Schwarz--present
Cherry--present	Hoffman--present	Scott--present
DeBeaussaert--present	Johnson--present	Shugars--present
DeGrow--present	Koivisto--present	Sikkema--present
Dingell--present	Leland--present	Smith--present
Dunaskiss--present	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--present

Bennett	Garcia	Leland	Schwarz
Bullard	Gast	McCotter	Scott
Byrum	Goschka	McManus	Shugars
DeBeaussaert	Gougeon	Miller	Sikkema
DeGrow	Hammerstrom	Murphy	Smith
Dingell	Hart	North	Steil
Dunaskiss	Hoffman	Peters	Stille
Emerson	Johnson	Sanborn	Van Regenmorter
Emmons	Koivisto	Schuette	Young