No. 73
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
92nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, October 9, 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 Meyer--present Sheen--present
Acciavatti--present Gieleghem--present Middaugh--present Sheltrown--present
Adamini--present Gillard--present Milosch--present Shulman--present
Amos--present Gleason--present Minore--present Smith--excused
Anderson--present Hager--present Moolenaar--present Spade--present
Bieda--present Hardman--present Mortimer--present Stahl--present
Bisbee--present Hart--present Murphy--present Stakoe--present
Bradstreet--present Hood--present Newell--present Stallworth--present
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--present
Gaffney--present Meisner--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Joseph L. Rivet, from the 96th District, offered the following invocation:
"According to Matthew, when questioned, Jesus of Nazareth said, 'You shall love the Lord, Your God, with your whole heart, with your whole soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments, the whole law is based. Let us keep focused and have the strength to keep Your commandments. God, we know with peace in our hearts we do good for all people. Give us Your peace, Amen."
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Rep. Waters moved that Rep. Smith be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5086, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 759 and 759a (MCL 168.759 and 168.759a), section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261 and section 759a as amended by 1999 PA 216.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Gaffney moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Gaffney 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.
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Rep. Palsrok moved that Rep. Newell be excused from the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5086, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 759 and 759a (MCL 168.759 and 168.759a), section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261 and section 759a as amended by 1999 PA 216.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 524 Yeas--108
Accavitti Gaffney McConico Shaffer
Acciavatti Garfield Meisner Sheen
Adamini Gieleghem Meyer Sheltrown
Amos Gillard Middaugh Shulman
Anderson Gleason Milosch Spade
Bieda Hager Minore Stahl
Bisbee Hardman Moolenaar Stakoe
Bradstreet Hart Mortimer Stallworth
Brandenburg Hood Murphy Steil
Brown Hoogendyk Nitz Stewart
Byrum Hopgood Nofs Tabor
Casperson Howell O'Neil Taub
Caswell Huizenga Paletko Tobocman
Caul Hummel Palmer Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hune Palsrok Van Regenmorter
Clack Hunter Pappageorge Vander Veen
Condino Jamnick Pastor Voorhees
Daniels Johnson, Rick Phillips Walker
Dennis Johnson, Ruth Plakas Ward
DeRoche Julian Pumford Waters
DeRossett Koetje Reeves Wenke
Drolet Kolb Richardville Whitmer
Ehardt Kooiman Rivet Williams
Elkins LaJoy Robertson Wojno
Emmons LaSata Rocca Woodward
Farhat Law Sak Woronchak
Farrah Lipsey Shackleton Zelenko
Nays--0
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 amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 497, 759, and 759a (MCL 168.497, 168.759, and 168.759a), section 497 as amended by 1989 PA 142, section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and section 759a as amended by 1999 PA 216; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Hardman, McConico, Plakas, Drolet, Shulman, Pappageorge, Minore, Zelenko, Kolb, DeRossett, Richardville, Spade, Lipsey, Bisbee, Murphy, Tabor, Kooiman, Voorhees, Hager, Ehardt, Meyer, Julian, Hummel, Vander Veen, Howell, Caul, Pumford, Shackleton, Cheeks, Hunter, Farrah, Paletko, Pastor, LaJoy, Brandenburg, Bieda, Wojno, Acciavatti, Clack, Condino, Vagnozzi, Taub, Amos, Stakoe, Caswell, Shaffer, Nofs, Steil, Sak, Nitz, Huizenga, Farhat, Walker, Casperson and Mortimer were named co-sponsors of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5054, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1117 (MCL 339.1117), as amended by 1984 PA 25.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ward moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 7, after "patient" by inserting "or person".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ward 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. 5054, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1117 (MCL 339.1117), as amended by 1984 PA 25.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 525 Yeas--108
Accavitti Gaffney McConico Shaffer
Acciavatti Garfield Meisner Sheen
Adamini Gieleghem Meyer Sheltrown
Amos Gillard Middaugh Shulman
Anderson Gleason Milosch Spade
Bieda Hager Minore Stahl
Bisbee Hardman Moolenaar Stakoe
Bradstreet Hart Mortimer Stallworth
Brandenburg Hood Murphy Steil
Brown Hoogendyk Nitz Stewart
Byrum Hopgood Nofs Tabor
Casperson Howell O'Neil Taub
Caswell Huizenga Paletko Tobocman
Caul Hummel Palmer Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hune Palsrok Van Regenmorter
Clack Hunter Pappageorge Vander Veen
Condino Jamnick Pastor Voorhees
Daniels Johnson, Rick Phillips Walker
Dennis Johnson, Ruth Plakas Ward
DeRoche Julian Pumford Waters
DeRossett Koetje Reeves Wenke
Drolet Kolb Richardville Whitmer
Ehardt Kooiman Rivet Williams
Elkins LaJoy Robertson Wojno
Emmons LaSata Rocca Woodward
Farhat Law Sak Woronchak
Farrah Lipsey Shackleton Zelenko
Nays--0
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. 4319, entitled
A bill to designate March 31 of each year as Cesar Chavez day in the state of Michigan.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Gleason 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.
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Rep. Hune moved that Rep. DeRoche be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hummel moved that Rep. Drolet be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4319, entitled
A bill to designate March 31 of each year as Cesar Chavez day in the state of Michigan.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
After debate,
Rep. Daniels demanded the previous question.
The demand was supported.
The question being, "Shall the main question now be put?"
The previous question was ordered.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 526 Yeas--98
Accavitti Gillard Meyer Shulman
Acciavatti Gleason Middaugh Spade
Adamini Hager Minore Stahl
Amos Hardman Moolenaar Stakoe
Anderson Hart Mortimer Stallworth
Bieda Hood Murphy Steil
Brandenburg Hopgood Nofs Stewart
Brown Howell O'Neil Tabor
Byrum Huizenga Paletko Taub
Casperson Hummel Palmer Tobocman
Caul Hune Palsrok Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hunter Pappageorge Van Regenmorter
Clack Jamnick Phillips Vander Veen
Condino Johnson, Rick Plakas Voorhees
Daniels Johnson, Ruth Pumford Walker
Dennis Julian Reeves Ward
DeRossett Koetje Richardville Waters
Ehardt Kolb Rivet Wenke
Elkins Kooiman Robertson Whitmer
Emmons LaJoy Rocca Williams
Farhat LaSata Sak Wojno
Farrah Law Shackleton Woodward
Gaffney Lipsey Shaffer Woronchak
Garfield McConico Sheltrown Zelenko
Gieleghem Meisner
Nays--8
Bisbee Caswell Milosch Pastor
Bradstreet Hoogendyk Nitz Sheen
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 designate March 31 of each year as Cesar E. Chavez day in the state of Michigan.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Daniels, Gieleghem, Woodward, Phillips, Zelenko, Kolb, DeRossett, Dennis, Rivet, Pumford, Adamini, Brown, Cheeks, Stallworth, Hopgood, Law, Brandenburg, Meisner, Condino, Vagnozzi, Accavitti, Nofs and Farhat were named co-sponsors of the bill.
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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. Hopgood, Law, Hunter, Spade, Gillard, Clack, Farrah, Adamini, Sheltrown, Hood, Lipsey, Gleason, Bieda, Murphy, Anderson, Meisner, Accavitti, Condino, Gieleghem, Vagnozzi, Wojno, Byrum, Woodward, Phillips, Waters, Zelenko, Williams, Brown, Whitmer, Sak, O'Neil, Kolb, Jamnick, McConico, Reeves, Cheeks, Daniels, Plakas, Rivet, Tobocman, Minore and Paletko offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 140.
A resolution to express support for the findings of the Northern Michigan Hospital blue ribbon panel regarding the longstanding labor dispute.
Whereas, On November 14, 2002, nurses at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey went on strike. Since that time, this dispute has become the longest nurses' strike in the country. Because of the length of this dispute and the role that this facility plays in community life, the Governor established a blue ribbon panel to seek a solution and fair end to this standoff; and
Whereas, The blue ribbon panel on Northern Michigan Hospital has issued its recommendations and findings. Based on extensive interaction with area residents and parties directly involved, the panel found that the dispute has had a deleterious impact on the region and on the hospital's fiscal stability; and
Whereas, The study panel articulated the divisive impact the past year has had on the entire community and stated that this frustrating and costly situation can only be resolved by bringing the parties back to the bargaining table. One of the key recommendations calls for the parties to reengage in talks, with assistance from mediators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the Bureau of Employment Relations within the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services. The panel urges that, if the parties are not able to resolve differences within 30 days, both parties should consent to binding arbitration. Clearly, the continuation of this damaging dispute would only bring more harm to the people and businesses of the Petoskey region; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we express support for the findings of the Northern Michigan Hospital blue ribbon panel regarding the longstanding labor dispute; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to representatives of both parties in the Northern Michigan Hospital labor dispute.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.
Reps. Dennis, Law, Hunter, Spade, Gillard, Clack, Farrah, Adamini, Sheltrown, Hood, Lipsey, Bieda, Gleason, Anderson, Murphy, Meisner, Accavitti, Condino, Gieleghem, Vagnozzi, Byrum, Wojno, Woodward, Phillips, Waters, Zelenko, Williams, Brown, Whitmer, Sak, O'Neil, Kolb, Jamnick, McConico, Reeves, Cheeks, Daniels, Plakas, Rivet, Tobocman, Hopgood, Minore and Paletko offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 31.
A concurrent resolution to express support for the findings of the Northern Michigan Hospital blue ribbon panel regarding the longstanding labor dispute.
Whereas, On November 14, 2002, nurses at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey went on strike. Since that time, this dispute has become the longest nurses' strike in the country. Because of the length of this dispute and the role that this facility plays in community life, the Governor established a blue ribbon panel to seek a solution and fair end to this standoff; and
Whereas, The blue ribbon panel on Northern Michigan Hospital has issued its recommendations and findings. Based on extensive interaction with area residents and parties directly involved, the panel found that the dispute has had a deleterious impact on the region and on the hospital's fiscal stability; and
Whereas, The study panel articulated the divisive impact the past year has had on the entire community and stated that this frustrating and costly situation can only be resolved by bringing the parties back to the bargaining table. One of the key recommendations calls for the parties to reengage in talks, with assistance from mediators from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the Bureau of Employment Relations within the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services. The panel urges that, if the parties are not able to resolve differences within 30 days, both parties should consent to binding arbitration. Clearly, the continuation of this damaging dispute would only bring more harm to the people and businesses of the Petoskey region; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we express support for the findings of the Northern Michigan Hospital blue ribbon panel regarding the longstanding labor dispute; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to representatives of both parties in the Northern Michigan Hospital labor dispute.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Shulman, Chair, reported
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.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Shulman, Emmons, Caul, Pumford, Shackleton, Kooiman, Newell, Stewart, Acciavatti, Amos, Caswell, Farhat, Hoogendyk, Moolenaar, Pastor, Shaffer, Steil, Taub, Walker, Brandenburg, Whitmer, Brown, Kolb, Phillips, Plakas, Reeves, Williams, Cheeks, Hunter, Paletko, Sak and Zelenko
Nays: None
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Shulman, Chair, reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 28.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Lake Superior State University relative to the Lake Superior State University Arts Classroom Building.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 68, p. 1764.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Shulman, Emmons, Caul, Pumford, Shackleton, Kooiman, Newell, Acciavatti, Amos, Caswell, Farhat, Hoogendyk, Moolenaar, Pastor, Shaffer, Steil, Taub, Walker, Brandenburg, Whitmer, Brown, Kolb, Plakas, Reeves, Williams, Cheeks, Paletko, Sak and Zelenko
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Shulman, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, October 9, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.
Present: Reps. Shulman, Emmons, Caul, Pumford, Shackleton, Kooiman, Newell, Stewart, Acciavatti, Amos, Caswell, Farhat, Hoogendyk, Moolenaar, Pastor, Shaffer, Steil, Taub, Walker, Brandenburg, Whitmer, Brown, Kolb, Phillips, Plakas, Reeves, Williams, Cheeks, Hunter, Paletko, Sak and Zelenko
Absent: Rep. Mortimer
Excused: Rep. Mortimer
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. LaJoy, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Land Use and Environment, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at 3:20 p.m.
Present: Reps. Ruth Johnson, LaJoy, DeRossett, Milosch, Ward, Farrah, Gieleghem, Dennis and Law
Absent: Reps. Ehardt and Nitz
Excused: Reps. Ehardt and Nitz
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hager, Chair of the Committee on Family and Children Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at 3:15 p.m.
Present: Reps. Hager, Stahl, Hart, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Sheen, Clack and Elkins
Absent: Rep. Hardman
Excused: Rep. Hardman
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. DeRossett, Chair of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, October 9, 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
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, October 9, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4457 at 9:41 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4632 at 9:43 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4633 at 9:45 a.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, October 9:
House Bill Nos. 5143 5144 5145 5146 5147
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday, October 9:
Senate Bill No. 710
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4601, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 552 (MCL 168.552), as amended by 1999 PA 220.
The Senate has amended the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 6, line 7, after "petitions." by striking out the balance of the line through "(9)." on line 11.
The Senate has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 710, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 20 of chapter XII (MCL 712.20), as added by 2000 PA 235.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 13.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to fund fully the Great Lakes Legacy Act and to urge the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and other parties to make every effort to expedite cleanup efforts in Michigan's designated Areas of Concern.
Whereas, The United States-Canada Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1972, as amended, provided for the designation of Areas of Concern in need of remedial actions to address documented pollution problems; and
Whereas, Fourteen Areas of Concern (AOC) have been designated in Michigan under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, each with a Remedial Action Plan that coordinates and focuses the efforts of multiple levels of government and other stakeholders; and
Whereas, Substantial progress has been made in characterizing the sources and causes of beneficial use impairments, identifying necessary remediation activities, and generating broad stakeholder involvement in and support for the Remedial Action Plan process; and
Whereas, Substantial resources are needed to remediate contaminated sediments, which are a persistent source of toxic pollution to the Great Lakes from each AOC and contribute to 11 of the 14 beneficial use impairments identified in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; and
Whereas, Congress has enacted the Great Lakes Legacy Act, authorizing $270 million for monitoring, assessing, and cleaning up contaminated sediments in Great Lakes Areas of Concern; and
Whereas, Substantial funds under the Clean Michigan Initiative environmental bond program remain earmarked for cleanup efforts in Michigan's 14 Areas of Concern; and
Whereas, The United States Environmental Protection Agency is reorienting its programs to expedite progress in restoring the Areas of Concern, has finalized guidelines for removing communities from the list of toxic hot spots and has committed to a new Great Lakes Strategy that calls for completing restoration and "delisting" of 10 Areas of Concern by 2010; and
Whereas, The Senate Great Lakes Conservation Task Force has called for a more aggressive state role in supporting Area of Concern cleanup efforts and greater use of federal resources toward this end; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to fund the Great Lakes Legacy Act at its authorized level of $54 million in Fiscal Year 2004; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the Department of Environmental Quality, in collaboration with local advisory councils in the Areas of Concern, to utilize funds remaining in the Clean Michigan Initiative to leverage funding under the Great Lakes Legacy Act to implement sediment cleanup projects in the state's Areas of Concern; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Environmental Quality to monitor and report on progress in achieving cleanup goals in the Areas of Concern, including the documentation needed to remove the affected communities from the list of Areas of Concern and to consult with and empower local advisory groups established to represent the Area of Concern communities in the development and implementation of cleanup plans; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the EPA Region 5 office, the EPA Great Lakes National Program Office, the International Joint Commission, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Reps. Bieda, Daniels, Dennis, Plakas, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Acciavatti, Brown, Caul, DeRossett, Farhat, Gaffney, Gillard, Hager, Howell, Huizenga, Jamnick, Koetje, Kooiman, Law, Lipsey, Meyer, Minore, Newell, Paletko, Palmer, Pappageorge, Shackleton, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Shulman, Stakoe, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Wojno, Gieleghem and Richardville were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Shackleton, Brandenburg, Casperson, Richardville, Tabor, Ehardt, Stahl, Vander Veen, Ward, Milosch, Sheen, Pappageorge, Kooiman, Steil, Drolet, Hummel, Acciavatti, Hoogendyk, LaJoy, Nofs, Bradstreet, Farhat, Walker, Rocca, Howell, Middaugh, Meyer, Garfield, Pumford, Caul, Pastor and Plakas introduced
House Bill No. 5148, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform commercial code," by amending section 9501 (MCL 440.9501), as amended by 2000 PA 348.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Koetje and Nofs introduced
House Bill No. 5149, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 7gg.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Koetje, Milosch and Nofs introduced
House Bill No. 5150, entitled
A bill to provide for the exemption of certain property from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain property; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local government officials; and to provide penalties.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Moolenaar, Caul, LaJoy, Ward, Pastor, Milosch, Bisbee, Walker, Stahl, Casperson, Palmer, Hummel, Emmons and Farhat introduced
House Bill No. 5151, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30301 (MCL 324.30301), as amended by 2003 PA 14, and by adding sections 30312a, 30312b, 30312c, 30312d, 30312e, 30312f, 30312g, and 30312h.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Law, Gleason, Meisner, Hopgood, Bieda, Farrah, Tobocman, Phillips, Jamnick, Gieleghem, O'Neil and Hunter introduced
House Bill No. 5152, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 3105, 3111, and 3115 (MCL 324.3105, 324.3111, and 324.3115).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Law, Gleason, Meisner, Hopgood, Bieda, Farrah, Tobocman, Phillips, Jamnick, Gieleghem, O'Neil and Hunter introduced
House Bill No. 5153, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13c of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13c), as added by 2002 PA 30.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Reps. Gaffney, Minore, Smith, Ward, Plakas, Gillard, Ruth Johnson, Gleason, Farrah, Sak, O'Neil, Vagnozzi, Clack, Condino, Bieda, LaJoy, Nofs, Law, Walker, Brandenburg, Tobocman, Kolb, Acciavatti, Howell and Elkins introduced
House Bill No. 5154, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 8303, 8306, and 8316 (MCL 324.8303, 324.8306, and 324.8316), sections 8303 and 8306 as amended by 2002 PA 418.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.
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Rep. Phillips moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:45 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, October 14, at 1:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives