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No. 28

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 3, 2003.

10:00 a.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--present Garfield--present Meisner--present Sheen--present

Acciavatti--present Gieleghem--present Meyer--present Sheltrown--present

Adamini--present Gillard--present Middaugh--present Shulman--present

Amos--present Gleason--present Milosch--present Smith--present

Anderson--present Hager--present Minore--present Spade--present

Bieda--present Hardman--present Moolenaar--present Stahl--present

Bisbee--present Hart--present Murphy--present Stakoe--present

Bradstreet--present Hood--present Newell--present Stallworth--excused

Brandenburg--present Hoogendyk--present Nitz--present Steil--present

Brown--present Hopgood--present Nofs--present Stewart--present

Byrum--present Howell--present O'Neil--present Tabor--present

Casperson--present Huizenga--present Paletko--present Taub--present

Caswell--present Hummel--present Palmer--present Tobocman--present

Caul--present Hune--present Palsrok--present Vagnozzi--present

Cheeks--present Hunter--present Pappageorge--present Van Regenmorter--present

Clack--present Jamnick--present Pastor--present Vander Veen--present

Condino--present Johnson, Rick--present Phillips--present Voorhees--present

Daniels--present Johnson, Ruth--present Plakas--present Walker--present

Dennis--present Julian--present Pumford--present Ward--present

DeRoche--present Koetje--present Reeves--present Waters--present

DeRossett--present Kolb--present Richardville--present Wenke--present

Drolet--present Kooiman--present Rivet--present Whitmer--present

Ehardt--present LaJoy--present Robertson--present Williams--present

Elkins--present LaSata--present Rocca--present Wojno--present

Emmons--present Law--present Sak--present Woodward--present

Farhat--present Lipsey--present Shackleton--present Woronchak--present

Farrah--present McConico--present Shaffer--present Zelenko--excused

Gaffney--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Edward J. Gaffney, from the 1st District, offered the following invocation:

"Heavenly Father, we thank You for allowing us to meet here today once again in service to the people of the state of Michigan. We ask for Your grace and guidance as we struggle to do what's right in Your name. We ask for strength and courage to find within ourselves that which it takes to do the right thing. We ask that we find the humility within ourselves to follow You and to trust Your righteousness every step of our journey. In these perilous times, we humbly pray for Your divine providence in mercifully protecting the men and women who are at this hour fighting bravely for our freedom and peace. Also we must realize as human beings we have much more in common that binds us together than tears us apart. Help us to work together for the betterment of the people of the state of Michigan. May You grant us the wisdom and humility to be Your servants here on earth, and may we find the conviction to rightly serve Your charge. In Your name we pray, Amen."

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

The motion prevailed.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4081, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled "Housing law of Michigan," by amending sections 139, 141, and 142 (MCL 125.539, 125.541, and 125.542), as amended by 1992 PA 144.

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

Roll Call No. 53 Yeas--103

Accavitti Gieleghem Meisner Shaffer

Acciavatti Gillard Meyer Sheen

Adamini Gleason Middaugh Shulman

Amos Hager Milosch Smith

Anderson Hardman Minore Spade

Bieda Hart Moolenaar Stahl

Bisbee Hood Murphy Stakoe

Brandenburg Hoogendyk Newell Steil

Brown Hopgood Nitz Stewart

Byrum Howell Nofs Tabor

Casperson Huizenga O'Neil Taub

Caswell Hummel Paletko Tobocman

Caul Hune Palmer Vagnozzi

Cheeks Hunter Palsrok Van Regenmorter

Clack Jamnick Pappageorge Vander Veen

Condino Johnson, Rick Pastor Voorhees

Daniels Johnson, Ruth Phillips Walker

Dennis Julian Plakas Ward

DeRoche Koetje Pumford Waters

DeRossett Kolb Reeves Wenke

Elkins Kooiman Richardville Whitmer

Emmons LaJoy Rivet Williams

Farhat LaSata Robertson Wojno

Farrah Law Rocca Woodward

Gaffney Lipsey Sak Woronchak

Garfield McConico Shackleton

Nays--3

Bradstreet Drolet Sheltrown

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4154, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 719 and 720 (MCL 257.719 and 257.720), section 719 as amended by 2002 PA 453 and section 720 as amended by 2002 PA 535.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation (for amendment, see House Journal No. 20, p. 237),

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Casperson moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 3, after "logs" by striking out "or tubular products".

2. Amend page 3, line 26, after "logs" by striking out "or tubular products".

3. Amend page 6, line 1, after "logs" by striking out "or tubular products".

4. Amend page 6, line 2, after "apply" by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting "unless section 127(d) of title 23 of the United States Code, 23 U.S.C. 127 is amended to allow crib vehicles carrying logs to be loaded as described in this section.".

5. Amend page 9, line 27, after "logs" by striking out "or tubular products".

6. Amend page 10, line 1, after "logs" by striking out "or tubular products".

7. Amend page 13, line 11, after "apply" by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting "unless section 127(d) of title 23 of the United States Code, 23 U.S.C. 127 is amended to allow crib vehicles carrying logs to be loaded as described in this section.".

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4154, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 54 Yeas--71

Acciavatti Garfield LaSata Shaffer

Adamini Gillard Meyer Sheen

Amos Gleason Middaugh Sheltrown

Bisbee Hager Milosch Shulman

Bradstreet Hart Moolenaar Stahl

Brandenburg Hoogendyk Newell Stakoe

Brown Howell Nitz Steil

Casperson Huizenga Nofs Stewart

Caswell Hummel Palmer Tabor

Caul Hune Palsrok Taub

DeRoche Jamnick Pappageorge Van Regenmorter

DeRossett Johnson, Rick Pastor Vander Veen

Drolet Johnson, Ruth Pumford Voorhees

Ehardt Julian Richardville Walker

Elkins Koetje Rivet Ward

Emmons Kolb Robertson Wenke

Farhat Kooiman Rocca Woronchak

Gaffney LaJoy Shackleton

Nays--34

Accavitti Farrah Meisner Spade

Anderson Gieleghem Minore Tobocman

Bieda Hardman Murphy Vagnozzi

Byrum Hood Paletko Waters

Cheeks Hopgood Phillips Whitmer

Clack Hunter Plakas Williams

Condino Law Sak Wojno

Daniels Lipsey Smith Woodward

Dennis McConico

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Anderson, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on House Bill 4154 (H-1) because I am uncomfortable that by enacting this legislation we may stand to lose between $60 million and $100 million in federal road funding under 23 USC 127(d) under which the crib carrier truck in question is five feet longer than federal safety standards will allow. A letter from the Federal Highway Administration during the debate on this bill indicated that we may, in fact be faced with that reality. For that reason, I will not jeopardize funds to repair Michigan roads by voting for the bill. At a time when we are working as hard as possible to increase our share of federal road funds from Washington, I believe this bill sends the wrong message."

Rep. Dennis, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on House Bill 4154 (H-1) because I am uncomfortable that by enacting this legislation we may stand to lose between $60 million and $100 million in federal road funding under 23 USC 127(d) under which the crib carrier truck in question is five feet longer than federal safety standards will allow. A letter from the Federal Highway Administration during the debate on this bill indicted that we may, in fact be faced with that reality. For that reason, I will not jeopardize funds to repair Michigan roads by voting for the bill."

Reps. Condino and Murphy, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on House Bill 4154 (H-1) because I am uncomfortable that enactment as currently written may jeopardize $60 million dollars in federal road funding under 23USC127(d). The Federal Highway Administration has refused to expressly waive or otherwise guarantee that Federak Highway funds are not threatened by enactment of this bill as written. I believe it is unconcionable to jeopardize funds to fix or repair Michigan roads until such time as the Federal Government consents to the language contained in this bill."

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4032, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4032, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 55 Yeas--105

Accavitti Gieleghem Meisner Shaffer

Acciavatti Gillard Meyer Sheen

Adamini Gleason Middaugh Sheltrown

Anderson Hager Milosch Shulman

Bieda Hardman Minore Smith

Bisbee Hart Moolenaar Spade

Bradstreet Hood Murphy Stahl

Brown Hoogendyk Newell Stakoe

Byrum Hopgood Nitz Steil

Casperson Howell Nofs Stewart

Caswell Huizenga O'Neil Tabor

Caul Hummel Paletko Taub

Cheeks Hune Palmer Tobocman

Clack Hunter Palsrok Vagnozzi

Condino Jamnick Pappageorge Vander Veen

Daniels Johnson, Rick Pastor Van Regenmorter

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Phillips Voorhees

DeRoche Julian Plakas Walker

DeRossett Koetje Pumford Ward

Drolet Kolb Reeves Waters

Ehardt Kooiman Richardville Wenke

Elkins LaJoy Rivet Whitmer

Emmons LaSata Robertson Williams

Farhat Law Rocca Wojno

Farrah Lipsey Sak Woodward

Gaffney McConico Shackleton Woronchak

Garfield

Nays--2

Amos Brandenburg

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4392, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Whitmer moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 16, line 5, by striking out "132,468,200" and inserting "192,468,300".

2. Amend page 16, line 7, by striking out "1,290,123,400" and inserting "1,230,123,300".

The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Whitmer,

Rep. Whitmer demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Whitmer,

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 56 Yeas--45

Accavitti Farrah Lipsey Sak

Adamini Gieleghem McConico Sheltrown

Anderson Gillard Meisner Smith

Bieda Gleason Minore Spade

Brown Hardman Murphy Tobocman

Byrum Hood O'Neil Vagnozzi

Cheeks Hopgood Paletko Waters

Clack Hunter Phillips Whitmer

Condino Jamnick Plakas Williams

Daniels Kolb Reeves Wojno

Dennis Law Rivet Woodward

Elkins

Nays--62

Acciavatti Hager Milosch Sheen

Amos Hart Moolenaar Shulman

Bisbee Hoogendyk Newell Stahl

Bradstreet Howell Nitz Stakoe

Brandenburg Huizenga Nofs Steil

Casperson Hummel Palmer Stewart

Caswell Hune Palsrok Tabor

Caul Johnson, Rick Pappageorge Taub

DeRoche Johnson, Ruth Pastor Van Regenmorter

DeRossett Julian Pumford Vander Veen

Drolet Koetje Richardville Voorhees

Ehardt Kooiman Robertson Walker

Emmons LaJoy Rocca Ward

Farhat LaSata Shackleton Wenke

Gaffney Meyer Shaffer Woronchak

Garfield Middaugh

In The Chair: Julian

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4392, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 57 Yeas--63

Acciavatti Hager Milosch Sheen

Amos Hart Moolenaar Shulman

Bisbee Hoogendyk Newell Stahl

Bradstreet Howell Nitz Stakoe

Brandenburg Huizenga Nofs Steil

Casperson Hummel Palmer Stewart

Caswell Hune Palsrok Tabor

Caul Johnson, Rick Pappageorge Taub

DeRoche Johnson, Ruth Pastor Van Regenmorter

DeRossett Julian Pumford Vander Veen

Drolet Koetje Reeves Voorhees

Ehardt Kooiman Richardville Walker

Emmons LaJoy Robertson Ward

Farhat LaSata Rocca Wenke

Gaffney Meyer Shackleton Woronchak

Garfield Middaugh Shaffer

Nays--44

Accavitti Elkins Law Sak

Adamini Farrah Lipsey Sheltrown

Anderson Gieleghem McConico Smith

Bieda Gillard Meisner Spade

Brown Gleason Minore Tobocman

Byrum Hardman Murphy Vagnozzi

Cheeks Hood O'Neil Waters

Clack Hopgood Paletko Whitmer

Condino Hunter Phillips Williams

Daniels Jamnick Plakas Wojno

Dennis Kolb Rivet Woodward

In The Chair: Julian

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Richardville moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds; to require and provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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Rep. Farrah, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on the Department of Community Health budget, House Bill 4392 (H-1), because this bill creates a structural deficit. The Governor sent us a balanced budget and we should send one back to her. The House Republicans shifted money around in this budget and created a $60 million hole in our state budget. When our state is facing a $1.7 billion deficit we cannot afford to put the health care of our children, our parents, and those most in need at risk by passing a bill that creates further deficits in our budget."

Reps. Sak, Dennis, Anderson, Plakas, Paletko, Byrum, Accavitti, Phillips, Hunter, Smith, Minore, Brown, Gillard, Jamnick, Murphy, Lipsey and Hopgood, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

While there are numerous programs in this budget that I enthusiastically support, such as an expansion in the Elder Prescription Insurance Coverage (EPIC), respite care, mental health funding, the Home and Community Based Waiver, I voted 'No' on the Department of Community Health budget, House Bill 4392 (H-1), because this bill creates a structural deficit. The Governor sent us a balanced budget and we should send one back to her. The House Republicans shifted money around in this budget and created a $60 million 'hole' in our state budget. When our state is facing a $1.7 billion deficit we cannot afford to put the health care of our children, our parents, and those most in need at risk by passing a bill that creates further deficits in our budget."

Rep. Law, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

HB 4392 contains a $60 million dollar deficit. This is not a fiscally responsible bill."

Rep. Spade, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

While there are numerous programs in this budget that I enthusiastically support, such as an expansion in the Elder Prescription Insurance Coverage (EPIC), respite care, mental health funding, the Home and Community Based Waiver, I voted 'No' on the Department of Community Health budget, House Bill 4392 (H-1), because this bill creates a structural deficit. The Governor sent us a balanced budget and we should send one back to her. As passed today, this budget contains and created a $60 million 'hole'. When our state is facing a $1.7 billion deficit we cannot afford to put the health care of our children, our parents, and those most in need at risk by passing a bill that creates further deficits in our budget. As currently written, the DCH budget proposes to use phantom dollars for phantom services."

Rep. Vagnozzi, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted No on House Bill 4392 because it is fiscally irresponsible as it followsmone the practices of the past administration of spending beyond our revenues which got us into the $1.7 billion deficit. I am a strong supporter of health programs contained in the programs in the bill I cannot vote for because it creates a $60 million hole in the state budget and threatens the loss of another $75 nillion in federal fundsWhen our state is facing.a $1.7 billion deficit we cannot afford to put health care of our children, our parents, and those most in need at risk by passing a bill that creates further deficits in our budget."

Rep. Meisner, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

It is with some regret that I cast a no vote on HB 4392, a bill to provide funding for the State of Michigan's Department of Community Health. This is the department responsible for many of state government's most important functions, including the Elder Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage Program, the provision of healthcare services for children and senior citizens, and essential programs to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment services for the most vulnerable among us. The basis for my regret is that despite the great value of items in this budget, including a well-deserved increase in funding for innovative drug treatment courts, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have put these programs into severe jeopardy by suggesting that we continue down the path of fiscal irresponsibility that has put our state's budget into the mess we face today. My Republican colleagues would have us pass a bill that is $60 million out of balance. This in response to the proposal put forth by Governor Granholm, which balances our budget and puts us--for the first time in twelve years--on the path towards good fiscal health and responsible fiscal stewardship.Once again I must call on the wisdom of my colleagues in the Senate to fix the mess created by the House. The people of Michigan deserve better than this."

Rep. Condino, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on HB4392 as this bill creates a $60 million dollar budget 'hole' that would 'gut' funding to those most servedby medical and health care services in our state. It would violate my oath of office to support a budget bill which creates an unbalanced budget while putting our seniors and indigents at risk of further losing the health care services they are most in need of. I am very supportive of negotiating ways of preserving merit scholarship funding, but not jeopardizing health care to the poor and disabled."

Rep. Bieda, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

It is with deep disappointment at the fiscal irresponsibility of this legislative body that I feel compelled to vote against this bill. We are Constitutionally required to pass a balanced budget. This bill contains a $60 million dollar hole with no provisions for funding. Our constituents demand fiscal accountability. We cannot engage in ENRON style accounting practices, merrily spending money we do not have, that does not exist elsewhere, and with no serious plans, proposals or even ideas from where to draw this money. When a boat is taking on water, you don't drill more holes in it. This bill relies on phantom dollars, and seriously jeopardizes health care in this state by continuing a structural deficit that has resulted in a nearly $2 billion shortfall. Purposely writing a check that bounces is a crime in this state. Here, this legislature is essentially doing the same thing. We owe it to our communities to honestly address the budget mess. HB 4392 as passed by the House is a seriously flawed and perhaps devious attempt to undermine and destroy health care programs that our citizens rely and depend on. Understanding that this is but a first step in the budget process, I hope that this legislature gets its act together and can pass a balanced budget that honestly addresses the concerns of the people of this state. I trust that we will."

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

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. LaJoy, Milosch, Acciavatti, Brandenburg, Ward, Stakoe, Garfield, DeRossett, Pastor, Stewart, Hune, Gaffney, Stahl, Caswell, Robertson, Spade, Pumford, Farhat, Casperson, Shaffer, Taub, Shackleton, Palsrok, Woronchak, Anderson, Drolet, Pappageorge, Vagnozzi, Ruth Johnson and Condino offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 36.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide assistance to help Michigan combat the infestation from the emerald ash borer.

Whereas, In an amazingly short period of time, an important species of tree in Michigan faces a devastating infestation from an insect known as the emerald ash borer. This beetle, which has also been found in Ontario and Ohio, is thought to have entered Michigan in 1997. Already, this insect has killed 5 million trees in the six-county area of southeastern Michigan. In response, the state has quarantined the six counties, where approximately 28 million ash trees are at risk; and

Whereas, The potential impact of this invading species would be dramatic across our state. In addition to what the loss of all ash trees would mean to the appearance of our homes, communities, and the entire state, this is an important and versatile lumber resource that may be lost without swift and certain actions. As with any type of plant so widespread, the loss of Michigan's estimated one billion ash trees clearly could have unforeseen effects on our forest ecology; and

Whereas, In an effort to save this species of trees, the Governor has asked the federal government for financial assistance. In addition, state and community officials need technical help to develop a means of combating this problem, which clearly has the potential to cause great damage not only in Michigan, but across the country; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide assistance to help Michigan combat the infestation from the emerald ash borer; and be it further

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

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, April 3:

House Bill Nos. 4511 4512 4513 4514 4515 4516 4517 4518 4519

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday, April 3:

Senate Bill No. 157

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 157, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 375 (MCL 380.375), as added by 1999 PA 10.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

House Bill No. 4010, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending section 2 (MCL 207.552), as amended by 2002 PA 280.

The Senate has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 19, after "government" by inserting a comma and "including, but not limited to, an electric generating plant fueled by biomass".

The Senate has passed the bill as amended and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

Communications from State Officers

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

March 27, 2003

The Department of Natural Resources is providing you with copies of the annual report for our Law Enforcement Division's Communications Section and Wildlife Resource Protection Unit. These reports detail activities and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2002.

Public Act 451 of 1994, Part 435, Section 43555 (4) directs the Department to annually provide the Legislature with a report detailing expenditures from the Wildlife Resource Protection Fund.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Dennis Knapp

Legislative Liaison

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Koetje introduced

House Bill No. 4520, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 5108 (MCL 700.5108), as added by 2000 PA 465.

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

Rep. Koetje introduced

House Bill No. 4521, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 5409 (MCL 700.5409), as amended by 2000 PA 463.

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

Rep. Rocca introduced

House Bill No. 4522, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 826, 845, and 933 (MCL 168.826, 168.845, and 168.933), as amended by 1999 PA 217, and by adding section 848.

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

Announcements by the Clerk

The following is a change of meeting place for the Standing Committee on Insurance for the 2003-2004 Legislative Session:

The committee will meet on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Room 521 House Office Building

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Rep. Farrah moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:35 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, April 8, at 1:00 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives