No. 8

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 11, 2003.

 

1:00 p.m.

 

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

 

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 
Accavitti--presentGarfield--presentMeisner--presentSheen--present
Acciavatti--presentGieleghem--presentMeyer--presentSheltrown--present
Adamini--presentGillard--presentMiddaugh--presentShulman--present
Amos--presentGleason--presentMilosch--presentSmith--present
Anderson--presentHager--presentMinore--presentSpade--present
Bieda--presentHardman--presentMoolenaar--presentStahl--present
Bisbee--presentHart--presentMurphy--presentStakoe--present
Bradstreet--presentHood--presentNewell--presentStallworth--present
Brandenburg--presentHoogendyk--presentNitz--presentSteil--present
Brown--presentHopgood--presentNofs--presentStewart--present
Byrum--presentHowell--presentO'Neil--presentTabor--present
Casperson--presentHuizenga--presentPaletko--presentTaub--present
Caswell--presentHummel--presentPalmer--presentTobocman--present
Caul--presentHune--presentPalsrok--presentVagnozzi--present
Cheeks--presentHunter-- presentPappageorge--presentVan Regenmorter--present
Clack--presentJamnick--presentPastor--presentVander Veen--present
Condino--presentJohnson, Rick--presentPhillips--excusedVoorhees--present
Daniels-- presentJohnson, Ruth--presentPlakas--presentWalker--present
Dennis--presentJulian--presentPumford--presentWard--present
DeRoche--presentKoetje--presentReeves--presentWaters--present
DeRossett--presentKolb--presentRichardville--presentWenke--present
Drolet--presentKooiman--presentRivet--presentWhitmer--present
Ehardt--presentLaJoy--presentRobertson--presentWilliams--present
Elkins--presentLaSata--presentRocca--presentWojno--present
Emmons--presentLaw--presentSak--presentWoodward--present
Farhat--presentLipsey--presentShackleton--presentWoronchak--present
Farrah--presentMcConico-- presentShaffer--presentZelenko--present

Gaffney--present

 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Steve Bieda, from the 25th District, offered the following invocation:

 

"Lord God, send Your generous blessings upon each member of this chamber. Help us to remember the rules for living a good life: to love the Lord with all one's heart, soul and strength; to love one's neighbor as oneself; to respect all people; and to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. These are the tools of the spiritual art. In Your holy name, may all religions bring upon earth justice and peace, forgiveness, life and love. We call upon You this day for sacred direction and to inspire and strengthen us to meet the challenges of our time. We call upon Your power for miracles to transmute all negativity within and outside this chamber into love and healing. Make us worthy, O Lord, in the spirit of Michigan, to serve our fellow men and women throughout this great state, and by our understanding and commitment, provide the stewardship and wisdom to those we are privileged and honored to serve. We ask this is Your name. Amen."

 

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Rep. Waters moved that Rep. Phillips be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 17.

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Michael Novak, former member of the House.

Whereas, With the passing of Michael Novak, Michigan has lost one of its longest serving legislators and a gentleman who felt a great commitment to the people and institutions of this state. To his wife and family we extend our sympathies on the loss of someone whose devotion to public service was exceeded only by his devotion to them; and

Whereas, A native of Detroit and a proud eastsider, Michael Novak embarked upon his life of community service at a young age in a time when doing so was uncommon. Only 25 when he was elected to his first term in the House, Representative Novak took his seat in 1943, as our nation faced the challenges of war. The same competitiveness that had made him a champion golfer in high school and active in the community served him well as the legislature grappled with the problems of the day. He also distinguished himself through his leadership in neighborhood organizations and his work as a bailiff; and

Whereas, Representative Novak's 15 terms as a lawmaker made him the Dean of the House of Representatives and the first Democrat in the state's history to hold that distinction. His career spanned from the days when legislators were paid $3 per day and operated under a constitution from 1908 to the era of oil embargoes and the emergence of the global market in the mid 1970s. His dedication and unwavering devotion to his beloved district provided a steadying influence for many years. The respect he had for others and for our system of self-government left an example of service that still benefits our state today; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Michael Novak, a member of this legislative body for a total of 30 years; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Novak family as evidence of our sincere condolences.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.

 

 

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The Speaker Pro Tempore resumed the Chair.

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. DeRossett, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 9.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to provide that all states receive a minimum of 95 percent of transportation funds sent to the federal government.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 3, p. 52.)

With the recommendation that the following substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the resolution then be adopted.

Substitute for House Resolution No. 9.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to provide that all states receive a minimum of 95 percent of transportation funds sent to the federal government and to urge Congress to make the return of transportation money to the states a higher priority within existing federal revenues.

Whereas, For several decades, Michigan has sent much more federal highway tax money to Washington than it has received in return. This imbalance has helped our nation build the country's highway infrastructure. With the national infrastructure largely completed, the continuation of the imbalance has created a serious challenge for Michigan and other "donor states"; and

Whereas, Michigan, which typically loses between $150 million and $400 million each year by sending more to Washington than it receives, is severely hampered. The unfair practice of contributing hundreds of millions of dollars beyond the amount we receive to fund projects in other parts of the country makes it far more difficult for Michigan to maintain the quality of its highways. The loss of funding also represents a serious loss of economic activity; and

Whereas, The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in Congress have proposed a major change in how federal highway funds are distributed. They have called for a funding formula that would guarantee that all states receive a minimum of 95 percent of what they each contribute to the federal highway program; and

Whereas, The potential impact for Michigan of a guarantee of at least 95 percent of this funding would be very significant. Even as the economy calls for more careful public expenditures, this proposed policy change would help Michigan and bring greater fairness to the issue of transportation spending. Citizens, visitors, and businesses of this state would benefit enormously from this long overdue policy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to provide that all states receive a minimum of 95 percent of transportation funds sent to the federal government and to urge Congress to make the return of transportation money to the states a higher priority within existing federal revenues; 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 Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the resolution would lie over one day.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. DeRossett, Casperson, Hummel, DeRoche, Gaffney, Hune, Huizenga, LaJoy, Robertson, Ward, Anderson, Jamnick, Gleason, Tobocman, Adamini, Murphy and Elkins

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. DeRossett, Chair, reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 5.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to provide that all states receive a minimum of 95 percent of transportation funds sent to the federal government.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 3, p. 53.)

With the recommendation that the following substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the concurrent resolution then be adopted.

Substitute for House Concurrent Resolution No. 5.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to provide that all states receive a minimum of 95 percent of transportation funds sent to the federal government and to urge Congress to make the return of transportation money to the states a higher priority within existing federal revenues.

Whereas, For several decades, Michigan has sent much more federal highway tax money to Washington than it has received in return. This imbalance has helped our nation build the country's highway infrastructure. With the national infrastructure largely completed, the continuation of the imbalance has created a serious challenge for Michigan and other "donor states"; and

Whereas, Michigan, which typically loses between $150 million and $400 million each year by sending more to Washington than it receives, is severely hampered. The unfair practice of contributing hundreds of millions of dollars beyond the amount we receive to fund projects in other parts of the country makes it far more difficult for Michigan to maintain the quality of its highways. The loss of funding also represents a serious loss of economic activity; and

Whereas, The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in Congress have proposed a major change in how federal highway funds are distributed. They have called for a funding formula that would guarantee that all states receive a minimum of 95 percent of what they each contribute to the federal highway program; and

Whereas, The potential impact for Michigan of a guarantee of at least 95 percent of this funding would be very significant. Even as the economy calls for more careful public expenditures, this proposed policy change would help Michigan and bring greater fairness to the issue of transportation spending. Citizens, visitors, and businesses of this state would benefit enormously from this long overdue policy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to provide that all states receive a minimum of 95 percent of transportation funds sent to the federal government and to urge Congress to make the return of transportation money to the states a higher priority within existing federal revenues; 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 Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. DeRossett, Casperson, Hummel, DeRoche, Gaffney, Hune, Huizenga, LaJoy, Robertson, Ward, Anderson, Jamnick, Gleason, Tobocman, Adamini, Murphy and Elkins

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

Present: Reps. DeRossett, Casperson, Hummel, DeRoche, Gaffney, Hune, Huizenga, LaJoy, Robertson, Ward, Anderson, Jamnick, Gleason, Tobocman, Adamini, Murphy and Elkins

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Woronchak, Chair of the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

Present: Reps. Woronchak, Brandenburg, Pappageorge, Rocca, Tabor,Vander Veen, Vagnozzi and Zelenko

Absent: Rep. Stallworth

Excused: Rep. Stallworth

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Rocca, Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 11:00 a.m.

Present: Reps. Rocca, Gaffney, Bisbee, Julian, DeRoche, Palsrok, Sheen, Wojno, Meisner, Hopgood and Gieleghem

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

Present: Reps. Howell, LaSata, Van Regenmorter, Bradstreet, Koetje, Voorhees, Garfield, Wenke, Lipsey, Adamini, Bieda and Condino

Absent: Rep. Pappageorge

Excused: Rep. Pappageorge

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Ward, Chair of the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

Present: Reps. Ward, Robertson, Hager, Drolet, Stakoe, Wenke, Jamnick, Tobocman and Accavitti

Absent: Reps. DeRossett and Hardman

Excused: Reps. DeRossett and Hardman

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Tuesday, February 11:

Senate Bill No. 1

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

 

 

Senate Bill No. 1, entitled

A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled "Michigan telecommunications act," by amending section 310 (MCL 484.2310), as amended by 2000 PA 295.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

House Concurrent Resolution No. 6.

A concurrent resolution prescribing the Joint Rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 5, p. 70.)

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution and named Senators Basham, Schauer, Clarke, Toy, Brater, Jacobs, Cassis, Allen, Kuipers, Garcia, Van Woerkom and Bishop as co-sponsors.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Clerk for record.

 

 

Communications from State Officers

 

 

The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:

 

Notices of Filing

Administrative Rules

 

January 21, 2003

In accordance with the provisions of section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:18 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-01-05) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, entitled "Supplying Water to the Public ­ Part 15. Operation Reports and Recordkeeping", effective 7 days hereafter.

 

 

January 21, 2003

In accordance with the provisions of section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:18 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-0-06) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, entitled "Supplying Water to the Public ­ Part 10. Treatment Systems and Pumping Facilities", effective 7 days hereafter.

January 21, 2003

In accordance with the provisions of section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:22 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-01-07) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, entitled "Supplying Water to the Public ­ Part 7. Surveillance, Inspection and Monitoring", effective 7 days hereafter.

 

 

January 21, 2003

In accordance with the provisions of section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:24 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-01-08) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, entitled "Supplying Water to the Public ­ Part 6. State Drinking Water Standards and Analytical", effective 7 days hereafter.

 

 

January 21, 2003

In accordance with the provisions of section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:26 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-01-09) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, entitled "Supplying Water to the Public ­ Part 4. Public Notification and Public Education", effective 7 days hereafter.

 

 

January 21, 2003

In accordance with the provisions of section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:28 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-01-10) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, entitled "Supplying Water to the Public ­ Part 3. Variances and Exemptions", effective 7 days hereafter.

 

 

January 21, 2003

In accordance with the provisions of section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:30 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-01-11) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division, entitled "Supplying Water to the Public ­ Part 1. General Provisions", effective 7 days hereafter.

Sincerely,

Terri Lynn Land

Secretary of State

Elena L. Beasley, Manager

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Clerk.

 

 

The following communication from the Department of State was received and read:

 

February 6, 2003

It has come to our attention that an address correction is needed for State Representative John Garfield on the listing of State House candidates certified to you on November 25, 2002.

Representative Garfield's address should be corrected to read 1347 Ruby, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309. The address correction has been verified with the Rochester Hills City Clerk's office.

The Bureau of Elections' database is also being revised to reflect the correction. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Bradley S. Wittman

Director

Bureau of Elections

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Meyer, Taub, Vander Veen, Stakoe and Brandenburg introduced

House Bill No. 4172, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5129 (MCL 333.5129), as amended by 1995 PA 253.

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

 

 

Reps. Meyer, Taub, Tabor, Vander Veen and Brandenburg introduced

House Bill No. 4173, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 81 (MCL 750.81), as amended by 2001 PA 190.

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

 

 

Reps. Meyer, Taub, Tabor, Vander Veen and Brandenburg introduced

House Bill No. 4174, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2002 PA 269.

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

 

 

Reps. Vander Veen, Ruth Johnson, Hager, Voorhees, Brandenburg, Sheen, Hoogendyk and Tabor introduced

House Bill No. 4175, entitled

A bill to establish and regulate the court-appointed special advocate program.

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

 

 

Reps. Vander Veen, Milosch, Voorhees, Garfield, Drolet, Brandenburg, Caswell, Sheen, Hoogendyk and Tabor introduced

House Bill No. 4176, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16263, 16315, 16335, 17801, and 17820 (MCL 333.16263, 333.16315, 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17820), section 16263 as amended by 2001 PA 139, section 16315 as amended by 2001 PA 232, section 16335 as added by 1993 PA 80, and sections 17801 and 17820 as amended by 1987 PA 213, and by adding sections 17823, 17824, and 17825.

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

 

 

Reps. Shackleton and Rocca introduced

House Bill No. 4177, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7o (MCL 211.7o), as amended by 2000 PA 309.

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

 

 

Reps. Shackleton and Rocca introduced

House Bill No. 4178, entitled

A bill to provide compensation to dependents of public safety officers who are killed or who are permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty; to create the public safety officers benefit fund; to prescribe the duties and responsibilities of certain state officers; and to make an appropriation.

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

 

 

Reps. Shackleton, Middaugh and Rocca introduced

House Bill No. 4179, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 499, entitled "Elder prescription insurance coverage act," by amending section 3 (MCL 550.2003).

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

Reps. Kolb, Law, Gieleghem, Stallworth, McConico and Minore introduced

House Bill No. 4180, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30301, 30307, and 30309 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and 324.30309), sections 30301 and 30309 as added by 1995 PA 59 and section 30307 as amended by 1998 PA 228, and by adding sections 30301a and 30324.

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

 

 

Reps. Kolb, Gieleghem, Stallworth, McConico, Lipsey and Minore introduced

House Bill No. 4181, entitled

A bill to provide for a pilot project for the sale and purchase of certain rights to develop land; to provide for the financing of the purchase of such rights by certain local units of government; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental officers and entities.

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

 

 

Reps. Kolb, Gieleghem, Stallworth, McConico, Lipsey and Minore introduced

House Bill No. 4182, entitled

A bill to provide for the sale and purchase of certain rights to develop land; to provide for the financing of the purchase of such rights by certain local units of government; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental officers and entities.

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

 

 

Rep. Hart introduced

House Bill No. 4183, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 163, entitled "L.E.I.N. policy council act of 1974", by amending section 4 (MCL 28.214), as amended by 2000 PA 320.

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

 

 

Rep. Hart introduced

House Bill No. 4184, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 221 (MCL 257.221), as amended by 1998 PA 64.

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

 

 

Reps. Whitmer, Anderson, Lipsey, Bieda, Condino, Adamini, Brown, Sak, Murphy, Casperson, Kolb, Hoogendyk, Plakas, Gleason and Gillard introduced

House Bill No. 4185, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 675 (MCL 257.675), as amended by 2002 PA 618.

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

 

 

Reps. Anderson, Vagnozzi, Jamnick, Minore, Brown, Woodward, Gleason, Gieleghem, Clack and Whitmer introduced

House Bill No. 4186, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1288a.

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

 

 

Reps. Anderson, Bieda, Vagnozzi, Law, Gieleghem, Accavitti, O'Neil, Minore and Gleason introduced

House Bill No. 4187, entitled

A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled "Michigan telecommunications act," (MCL 484.2101 to 484.2701) by adding section 312c.

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

Reps. Shulman, Meyer, Shaffer, Nofs, Hoogendyk, Stewart, Tabor, Vander Veen, Woronchak, Hager, Shackleton, Woodward, Anderson, Emmons, Middaugh, Gleason, Stahl, Jamnick, DeRoche, DeRossett, Walker, Murphy, Brandenburg, Farhat, Amos and Taub introduced

House Bill No. 4188, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2002 PA 613, and by adding section 3e.

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

 

 

Reps. Stakoe, Brandenburg, Ward, Stahl, Nofs and Hune introduced

House Bill No. 4189, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 7u, 7cc, 7dd, 24c, 27d, and 120 (MCL 211.7u, 211.7cc, 211.7dd, 211.24c, 211.27d, and 211.120), sections 7u and 24c as amended by 2002 PA 620, section 7cc as amended by 2002 PA 624, section 7dd as amended and section 27d as added by 1996 PA 476, and section 120 as added by 1995 PA 74.

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

 

 

Reps. Stakoe, Brandenburg, Ward, Stahl, Nofs and Hune introduced

House Bill No. 4190, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 27, entitled "An act to establish procedures for municipalities to designate individual lots or structures as blighting; to purchase or condemn blighting property; to transfer blighting property for development; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2802).

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

 

 

Reps. Stakoe, Brandenburg, Ward, Nofs and Hune introduced

House Bill No. 4191, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 330, entitled "State real estate transfer tax act," by amending section 6 (MCL 207.526), as amended by 2000 PA 203.

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

 

 

Reps. Stakoe, Ward, Stahl, Nofs and Hune introduced

House Bill No. 4192, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending sections 35, 37, 43, and 62a (MCL 205.735, 205.737, 205.743, and 205.762a), section 35 as amended by 2000 PA 165, section 37 as amended by 1996 PA 505, and section 43 as amended and section 62a as added by 1994 PA 254.

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

 

 

Reps. Ward, Brandenburg, Stahl, Nofs, Hune and Stakoe introduced

House Bill No. 4193, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1211, 1211d, and 1211e (MCL 380.1211, 380.1211d, and 380.1211e), section 1211 as amended and section 1211e as added by 1994 PA 258 and section 1211d as amended by 1996 PA 69.

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

 

 

Reps. Stakoe, Ward, Stahl, Nofs and Hune introduced

House Bill No. 4194, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled "Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending section 9 (MCL 207.779), as amended by 2001 PA 217.

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

 

 

Reps. Hune, Brandenburg, Ward, Stahl, Nofs and Stakoe introduced

House Bill No. 4195, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 92, entitled "Seller disclosure act," by amending section 7 (MCL 565.957), as amended by 2000 PA 13.

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

Reps. Stakoe, Ward, Stahl, Nofs and Hune introduced

House Bill No. 4196, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 20 (MCL 388.1620), as amended by 2002 PA 521.

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

 

 

Reps. Palmer, Vander Veen, Julian, Ehardt, Emmons, Bisbee, Taub, Richardville and Voorhees introduced

House Joint Resolution D, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 12 of article IV, to provide that the state officers compensation commission's determinations of certain salaries and expense allowances be reduced in certain circumstances.

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

 

 

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Rep. Bradstreet moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:45 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 12, at 1:00 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives