No. 79

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, October 23, 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--present
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--e/d/s
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--excused	Van Regenmorter--present
Clack--excused	Jamnick--present	Pastor--present	Vander Veen--present
Condino--present	Johnson, Rick--present	Phillips--excused	Voorhees--present
Daniels--excused	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. Larry Julian, from the 85th District, offered the following invocation:

"Heavenly Father, we would hope that You would guide us today in the decisions that we will make. We thank you for the opportunity to serve You in this chamber representing all of the people of Michigan. We would ask that You be in our minds and our hearts and help us to make the proper decisions all in Your name. In the name of Your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen."

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Rep. Palmer moved that Rep. Pappageorge be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Waters moved that Reps. Clack, Daniels and Phillips be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Richardville, Accavitti, Acciavatti, Adamini, Anderson, Bieda, Bisbee, Brandenburg, Brown, Caswell, Caul, Cheeks, Condino, Dennis, DeRoche, DeRossett, Ehardt, Elkins, Emmons, Farhat, Farrah, Gaffney, Garfield, Gieleghem, Gillard, Gleason, Hardman, Hoogendyk, Hopgood, Hummel, Jamnick, Koetje, Kolb, Kooiman, LaJoy, Lipsey, McConico, Meyer, Milosch, Mortimer, Newell, O'Neil, Paletko, Palmer, Pastor, Plakas, Reeves, Rivet, Robertson, Rocca, Sak, Shackleton, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Shulman, Spade, Stakoe, Stallworth, Stewart, Taub, Tobocman, Van Regenmorter, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Waters, Wojno, Woodward, Woronchak and Zelenko offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 154.

A resolution honoring the 1968 Detroit Tigers on the 35^th anniversary of their World Championship.

Whereas, The Detroit Tigers of 1968 were the champions of Major League Baseball and this year marks the 35^th anniversary of that World Series title. The players on that victorious team were Gates Brown, Les Cain, Dave Campbell, Norm Cash, Bob Christian, Wayne Comer, Pat Dobson, Roy Face, Bill Freehan, Lenny Green, John Hiller, Willie Horton, Al Kaline, Fred Lasher, Mickey Lolich, Tom Matchick, Eddie Mathews, Dick McAuliffe, Denny McLain, Don McMahon, Jim Northrup, Ray Oyler, Daryl Patterson, Jim Price, Dennis Ribant, Jim Rooker, Joe Sparma, Mickey Stanley, Dick Tracewski, Jon Warden, Don Wert, Earl Wilson and John Wyatt. The manager of the ball club was Mayo Smith and his coaches were Tony Cuccinello, Wally Moses, Hal Naragon, Johnny Sain and trainer Bill Behm. The general manager was Jim Campbell. The owner of the team was John Fetzer; and

Whereas, In the course of the 1968 season, the Detroit Tigers compiled a record of 103 wins and 59 losses and were crowned champions of the American League. Their win total was the highest that year in Major League Baseball and they played the St. Louis Cardinals, champions of the National League, for the world championship. The Tigers split the first two games of the series in St. Louis and traveled back to Detroit where they lost games three and four. Facing elimination, they battled back to win game five in Detroit and were victorious in St. Louis in game six. In the deciding seventh game, the Tigers, behind their starting pitcher and World Series MVP Mickey Lolich, defeated Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson and the Cardinals to complete their remarkable comeback and capture the first World Series title for the city of Detroit since 1945; and

Whereas, The city of Detroit suffered terrible turmoil as a result of the 1967 riots. The unrest in the streets consumed entire city blocks, thousands of people were arrested, thousands of businesses were destroyed, and 43 individuals lost their lives. In that chaos and agony, several members of the Detroit Tigers volunteered to help put an end to lawlessness and bring peace to a city on fire; and

Whereas, The Detroit Tigers' incredible season in 1968 provided a much needed boost to morale and helped restore civic pride to the city's inhabitants. The continued success of the Tigers that year held back the flames that many believed were sure to rise again in response to the tumultuous events of 1968, punctuated by the assassination of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and

Whereas, The character, courage and fortitude of the athletes comprising the Detroit Tigers served as positive role models to the people of Detroit. The Tigers resiliency in battling back from the brink of elimination to capture the 1968 World Championship had an immeasurable effect on millions in this state and fans of the Tigers around the world; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor the players, coaching staff and management of the 1968 Detroit Tigers baseball team in recognition of not only their outstanding accomplishments on the playing field, but their tremendous contribution to racial reconciliation and harmony to the city of Detroit.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Richardville moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Senate Bill No. 725, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 27 (MCL 42.27), as amended by 1988 PA 82.

(The bill was passed, motion made to reconsider the vote by which the House passed the bill and motion postponed for the day on October 22, see House Journal No. 78, p. 1970.)

The question being on the motion made previously by Rep. Richardville,

Rep. Richardville withdrew the motion.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4659, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20906 (MCL 333.20906), as amended by 2000 PA 375.

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

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

Rep. DeRoche 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. Caswell moved that Rep. Howell 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. 4659, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20906 (MCL 333.20906), as amended by 2000 PA 375.

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

Roll Call No. 578 Yeas--104

 

Accavitti	Garfield	Meisner	Sheen
Acciavatti	Gieleghem	Meyer	Sheltrown
Adamini	Gillard	Middaugh	Shulman
Amos	Gleason	Milosch	Smith
Anderson	Hager	Minore	Spade
Bieda	Hardman	Moolenaar	Stahl
Bisbee	Hart	Mortimer	Stakoe
Bradstreet	Hood	Murphy	Stallworth
Brandenburg	Hoogendyk	Newell	Steil
Brown	Hopgood	Nitz	Stewart
Byrum	Huizenga	Nofs	Taub
Casperson	Hummel	O'Neil	Tobocman
Caswell	Hune	Paletko	Vagnozzi
Caul	Hunter	Palmer	Van Regenmorter
Cheeks	Jamnick	Palsrok	Vander Veen
Condino	Johnson, Rick	Pastor	Voorhees
Dennis	Johnson, Ruth	Plakas	Walker
DeRoche	Julian	Pumford	Ward
DeRossett	Koetje	Reeves	Waters
Drolet	Kolb	Richardville	Wenke
Ehardt	Kooiman	Rivet	Whitmer
Elkins	LaJoy	Robertson	Williams
Emmons	LaSata	Rocca	Wojno
Farhat	Law	Sak	Woodward
Farrah	Lipsey	Shackleton	Woronchak
Gaffney	McConico	Shaffer	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.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 252, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 3111 and 3113 (MCL 324.3111 and 324.3113) and by adding sections 3120 and 3121.

The Senate has nonconcurred in the House substitute (H-4) and appointed Senators McManus, Birkholz and Brater as conferees.

The message was referred to the Clerk for record.

Senate Bill No. 560, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 3101 (MCL 324.3101), as amended by 2001 PA 114, and by adding sections 3122, 3123, and 3124.

The Senate has nonconcurred in the House substitute (H-6) and appointed Senators McManus, Birkholz and Brater as conferees.

The message was referred to the Clerk for record.

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Rep. Tabor entered the House Chambers.

Rep. Sak moved that Rep. Plakas be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Hood moved that Reps. Tobocman, Rivet and Minore be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5106, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 2501, 2504, and 2505 (MCL 339.2501, 339.2504, and 339.2505), section 2501 as amended by 1994 PA 333, section 2504 as amended by 2002 PA 611, and section 2505 as amended by 1988 PA 463.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), 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.

Rep. Richardville moved that Rule 45 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 579 Yeas--101

 

Accavitti	Garfield	McConico	Sheltrown
Acciavatti	Gieleghem	Meisner	Shulman
Adamini	Gillard	Meyer	Smith
Amos	Gleason	Middaugh	Spade
Anderson	Hager	Milosch	Stahl
Bieda	Hardman	Moolenaar	Stakoe
Bisbee	Hart	Mortimer	Stallworth
Bradstreet	Hood	Murphy	Steil
Brandenburg	Hoogendyk	Newell	Stewart
Brown	Hopgood	Nitz	Tabor
Byrum	Huizenga	Nofs	Taub
Casperson	Hummel	O'Neil	Vagnozzi
Caswell	Hune	Paletko	Van Regenmorter
Caul	Hunter	Palmer	Vander Veen
Cheeks	Jamnick	Palsrok	Voorhees
Condino	Johnson, Rick	Pastor	Walker
Dennis	Johnson, Ruth	Pumford	Ward
DeRoche	Julian	Reeves	Waters
DeRossett	Koetje	Richardville	Wenke
Drolet	Kolb	Robertson	Whitmer
Ehardt	Kooiman	Rocca	Williams
Elkins	LaJoy	Sak	Wojno
Emmons	LaSata	Shackleton	Woodward
Farhat	Law	Shaffer	Woronchak
Farrah	Lipsey	Sheen	Zelenko

Gaffney

Nays--0

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the full title of the bill.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

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. Sak, Spade, Sheltrown, O'Neil, Rivet, Voorhees, LaJoy, Plakas, Kooiman, Stahl, DeRossett, Milosch, Mortimer, Ehardt, Pastor, Julian, Brandenburg, Brown, Caswell, Caul, DeRoche, Drolet, Emmons, Farhat, Gaffney, Garfield, Gleason, Hager, Hoogendyk, Hummel, Koetje, Meyer, Newell, Paletko, Richardville, Rocca, Shackleton, Shaffer, Sheen, Shulman, Stakoe, Stewart, Taub, Van Regenmorter, Vander Veen, Walker, Wojno and Woronchak offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 155.

A resolution recognizing October 2003 as Right to Life Month and Respect Life Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Right to Life of Michigan is an organization of people who acknowledge that human life is precious and irreplaceable. The values they embrace lead them to reject the taking of innocent human life to resolve the challenges of life itself; and

Whereas, May the people of the state of Michigan join in the efforts to be the voice, hands and feet of defenseless human beings through education, legislation and political action; and

Whereas, May the people of the state of Michigan join in the efforts of educating our people that civil disobedience, violence or any other illegal action is not acceptable; and

Whereas, The number of abortions in Michigan has dropped 42.6 percent since 1987 and the number of abortions performed on minors in Michigan has dropped 50.6 percent since 1990; and

Whereas, Many churches will be meeting throughout October to hold annual "Life Chains" with other Christians and praying, reminding us that "Life is a Miracle"; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize October 2003 as Right to Life Month and Respect Life Month in the state of Michigan.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Sak, Accavitti, Spade, Sheltrown, Byrum, O'Neil, Rivet, Minore, Voorhees, Plakas, Kooiman, Stahl, DeRossett, Milosch, Mortimer, Ehardt, Pastor, Julian, Anderson, Adamini, Bieda, Brandenburg, Brown, Caswell, Caul, Dennis, DeRoche, Elkins, Emmons, Farhat, Farrah, Garfield, Gieleghem, Gillard, Gleason, Hardman, Hoogendyk, Hopgood, Jamnick, Koetje, Kolb, LaJoy, Law, Lipsey, McConico, Meyer, Newell, Paletko, Reeves, Rocca, Shackleton, Shaffer, Shulman, Stallworth, Stewart, Tobocman, Waters, Wojno, Woodward and Zelenko offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 156.

A resolution recognizing the 175^th anniversary of the Library of Michigan as Michigan's official state library agency.

Whereas, The State Law Library's collection dates back to 1828, when the Territorial Council Library began purchasing legal materials for the use of the territorial governor and legislators. Then located in Detroit, the library owned 131 titles covering state session laws, state reports and other legal documents; and

Whereas, When the Capital of Michigan was relocated to Lansing in 1847, the state library secured space in the first Capitol Building and eventually moved to the new Capitol Building in 1879; and

Whereas, The State Law Library served the legislature, the judiciary, the governor and state agencies and began a legal collection designed to meet the research needs of the judges, attorneys and state employees who used their services; and

Whereas, By 1896, a complete catalog of the law collection had been compiled by Mr. S. A. Tomlinson, clerk of the "law department" and the catalog is a 685-page listing of every volume of every title owned by the State Law Library; and

Whereas, In 2003, the Library of Michigan celebrates 175 years as Michigan's official state library agency, evolving from its pre-statehood days as a collector of laws and government documents including state reports, federal reports and volumes of the National Reporter System, case digests, encyclopedias, textbooks, periodicals and foreign law materials to the extensive information resource it is today; and

Whereas, Since territorial days, through wars and fire, reorganization and relocation, incredible growth and amazing technological advancements, the Library of Michigan's chief commitment has not changed: to ensure the best possible library service to Michigan's citizens; and,

Whereas, Serving the needs of the legislature and state government, our residents, and its partner libraries statewide, the Library of Michigan remains an irreplaceable part of Michigan's landscape after 175 years; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor the 175^th anniversary of the Library of Michigan, and applaud those who have contributed to this institution for the community service that it provides for every resident of our Great Lakes State.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Richardville moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, October 23, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4360 at 9:45 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5037 at 9:47 a.m.

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, October 23:

House Bill Nos. 5193 5194 5195 5196 5197 5198 5199 5200

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, October 23:

Senate Bill Nos. 667 687 770

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety, by Rep. Drolet, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4786, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth employment standards act," by amending section 19 (MCL 409.119).

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. Drolet, Middaugh, Pappageorge, Huizenga, LaJoy, Minore, Dennis and Bieda

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Drolet, Chair of the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at 2:54 p.m.

Present: Reps. Drolet, Middaugh, Pappageorge, Huizenga, LaJoy, Van Regenmorter, Minore, Dennis and Bieda

The Committee on Family and Children Services, by Rep. Hager, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4587, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 7d (MCL 722.627d), as added by 1998 PA 428.

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. Hager, Hart, Voorhees, Sheen, Hardman, Clack and Elkins

Nays: None

The Committee on Family and Children Services, by Rep. Hager, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5119, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 111k.

The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hager, Hart, Voorhees, Sheen, Hardman, Clack and Elkins

Nays: None

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

The Committee on Family and Children Services, by Rep. Hager, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5183, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 18e.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hager, Stahl, Hart, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Sheen, Hardman, Clack and Elkins

Nays: None

The Committee on Family and Children Services, by Rep. Hager, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 27.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to address the gap between services offered to children in kinship care arrangements and services offered to children in foster care situations.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 19, p. 230.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the resolution would lie over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hager, Hart, Voorhees, Sheen, Hardman, Clack and Elkins

Nays: None

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 22, 2003, at 3:00 p.m.

Present: Reps. Hager, Stahl, Hart, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Sheen, Hardman, Clack and Elkins

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Koetje, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4039, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 50 (MCL 169.250), as added by 1994 PA 385.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Koetje, Drolet, Tobocman and Lipsey

Nays: None

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Koetje, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5200, entitled

A bill to designate October 18 of each year as Willie Horton day in the state of Michigan.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Koetje, Drolet, Tobocman and Lipsey

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Koetje, Chair of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 23, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

Present: Reps. Koetje, Drolet, Tobocman and Lipsey

Absent: Rep. Howell

Excused: Rep. Howell

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4311, entitled

A bill to provide insurance to farm produce producers against losses from the failure of grain dealers; to establish a farm produce insurance authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority and its board; to establish a farm produce insurance fund; to provide for assessments on grain dealers; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers; to authorize the promulgation of rules; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has substituted (S-3) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-3) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

Senate Bill No. 667, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 222 (MCL 330.1222), as amended by 2002 PA 596.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 687, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 139, entitled "An act to provide forms of county government; to provide for county managers and county executives and to prescribe their powers and duties; to abolish certain departments, boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for transfer of certain powers and functions; to prescribe powers of a board of county commissioners and elected officials; to provide organization of administrative functions; to transfer property; to retain ordinances and laws not inconsistent with this act; to provide methods for abolition of a unified form of county government; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 9 and 10 (MCL 45.559 and 45.560), section 9 as amended by 1980 PA 100, and by adding section 9a.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 770, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 355a.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Reps. McConico and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5201, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1117.

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

Reps. McConico and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5202, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1119.

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

Rep. LaSata introduced

House Bill No. 5203, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 255, entitled "Prepaid funeral contract funding act," by amending sections 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, and 20 (MCL 328.214, 328.215, 328.216, 328.218, 328.221, and 328.230).

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

Rep. LaSata introduced

House Bill No. 5204, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by repealing section 1812 (MCL 339.1812).

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

Reps. Richardville, Bieda, Accavitti, Sak, Garfield, Jamnick, Huizenga, Murphy, Hopgood and Waters introduced

House Bill No. 5205, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16131 and 16263 (MCL 333.16131 and 333.16263), as amended by 2001 PA 139, and by adding section 16322 and part 165.

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

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Rep. Robertson moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:20 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, October 28, at 1:00 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives