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No. 83

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, November 4, 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--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--excused 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--excused Jamnick--present Pastor--present Vander Veen--present

Condino--present Johnson, Rick--present Phillips--e/d/s 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. John Stahl, from the 82nd District, offered the following invocation:

"Lord, we are truly thankful that this is a day that You have made. We will rejoice in it and we will bring You glory by doing Your service. Lord, we want to acknowledge You in all our days. Let us think of Your laws that are written on our hearts. Lord, we ask that we will do Your will for the state of Michigan. Lord, we ask that the laws will be good and that You will look upon this earth that You have blessed us with for us to enjoy. We ask this all in Jesus' name. Amen."

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Hood moved that Rep. Clack be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 88.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to extend the production tax credit for wind power energy development.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 54, p. 962.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Tax Policy on October 29, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until October 30.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker laid before the House

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 36.

A concurrent resolution to create a family resource center curriculum joint study committee to make recommendations on adult education and related family services in Michigan.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 74, p. 1896.)

(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on October 30, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 116.

A resolution to urge the United States Department of Education not to penalize Michigan for violating the No Child Left Behind Act.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 65, p. 1730.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Education on October 22, with substitute (H-2), consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until October 23.)

(For substitute, see House Journal No. 78, p. 1971.)

The question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) recommended by the Committee,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4907, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 602 (MCL 500.602), as amended by 1989 PA 35, and by adding section 603.

(The bill was received from the Senate on October 30, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 82, p. 2035.)

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. 597 Yeas--105

Accavitti Gleason Middaugh Sheltrown

Acciavatti Hager Milosch Shulman

Adamini Hardman Minore Smith

Amos Hart Moolenaar Spade

Anderson Hood Mortimer Stahl

Bieda Hoogendyk Murphy Stakoe

Bisbee Hopgood Newell Stallworth

Brown Howell Nitz Steil

Byrum Huizenga Nofs Stewart

Casperson Hummel O'Neil Tabor

Caswell Hune Paletko Taub

Caul Hunter Palmer Tobocman

Condino Jamnick Palsrok Vagnozzi

Daniels Johnson, Rick Pappageorge Van Regenmorter

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Pastor Vander Veen

DeRoche Julian Plakas Voorhees

DeRossett Koetje Pumford Walker

Drolet Kolb Reeves Ward

Ehardt Kooiman Richardville Waters

Elkins LaJoy Rivet Wenke

Emmons LaSata Robertson Whitmer

Farhat Law Rocca Williams

Farrah Lipsey Sak Wojno

Gaffney McConico Shackleton Woodward

Garfield Meisner Shaffer Woronchak

Gieleghem Meyer Sheen Zelenko

Gillard

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.

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Rep. Phillips entered the House Chambers.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5029, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40103 (MCL 324.40103), as amended by 2000 PA 191; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

Rep. Emmons moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 26, after "Sec. 40110a" by inserting "(1)".

2. Amend page 4, following line 2, by inserting:

"(2) The department shall prepare a mourning dove brochure, post the brochure on its website, and distribute the brochure to the public through persons authorized to sell licenses under part 435. The brochure shall do at least the following:

(a) Provide information to help hunters distinguish mourning doves from other birds.

(b) Provide information regarding mourning dove management techniques for the propagation of the species.

(c) Describe how dove hunting is ethically, lawfully, and safely conducted.

(d) Provide information about the special opportunities mourning dove hunting offers to youth hunters, the elderly, and the disabled.

(3) $350,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the game and fish protection fund created in section 4355e for the preparation and distribution of the brochure.".

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

Rep. Spade moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, following line 2, by inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless approved by a majority of the electors of this state voting on the question at the primary election to be held August 3, 2004. This amendatory act shall be submitted to the qualified electors of this state at that election as provided by the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992. If approved by the electors, this amendatory act takes effect 10 days after the date of the official declaration of the vote.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Spade,

Rep. Spade demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Spade,

Point of Order

Rep. Tabor requested a ruling from the Chair regarding the germaneness of the amendment offered by Rep. Spade.

The Chair ruled that Article II, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963, clearly states that "the power of initiative extends only to laws which the legislature may enact under the constitution. The power of initiative does not extend to acts making appropriations . . .". With the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Emmons, the Spade amendment is not properly before the House.

Rep. Spade moved to reconsider the vote by which the House adopted the amendments offered previously by Rep. Emmons.

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Spade,

Rep. Spade demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Spade,

The motion did not prevail, a majority of members present not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 598 Yeas--44

Accavitti Gillard Meisner Smith

Anderson Gleason Middaugh Spade

Bieda Hardman Minore Stallworth

Byrum Hood Murphy Tobocman

Cheeks Hopgood O'Neil Vagnozzi

Condino Hunter Paletko Waters

Daniels Jamnick Phillips Whitmer

Dennis Kolb Plakas Williams

Elkins Law Reeves Wojno

Farrah Lipsey Rivet Woodward

Gieleghem McConico Sak Zelenko

Nays--63

Acciavatti Garfield Milosch Sheen

Adamini Hager Moolenaar Sheltrown

Amos Hart Mortimer Shulman

Bisbee Hoogendyk Newell Stahl

Bradstreet Howell Nitz Stakoe

Brown 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

In The Chair: Julian

Rep. Tabor 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. 5029, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40103 (MCL 324.40103), as amended by 2000 PA 191; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Roll Call No. 599 Yeas--64

Acciavatti Farrah LaSata Shackleton

Adamini Garfield Meyer Shaffer

Amos Gillard Milosch Sheen

Bisbee Gleason Moolenaar Sheltrown

Bradstreet Hager Mortimer Shulman

Brown Hart Newell Stahl

Casperson Hoogendyk Nitz Stakoe

Caswell Howell Nofs Steil

Caul Huizenga Paletko Tabor

DeRoche Hummel Palmer Taub

DeRossett Hune Palsrok Van Regenmorter

Drolet Johnson, Rick Pastor Vander Veen

Ehardt Julian Richardville Voorhees

Elkins Koetje Rivet Walker

Emmons Kooiman Robertson Ward

Farhat LaJoy Rocca Wenke

Nays--44

Accavitti Hood Minore Stallworth

Anderson Hopgood Murphy Stewart

Bieda Hunter O'Neil Tobocman

Byrum Jamnick Pappageorge Vagnozzi

Cheeks Johnson, Ruth Phillips Waters

Condino Kolb Plakas Whitmer

Daniels Law Pumford Williams

Dennis Lipsey Reeves Wojno

Gaffney McConico Sak Woodward

Gieleghem Meisner Smith Woronchak

Hardman Middaugh Spade Zelenko

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 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40103 (MCL 324.40103), as amended by 2000 PA 191, and by adding section 40110a.

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.

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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:

I voted no on HB5029 because it undermines the public right to referendum and is fiscally irresponsible at a time when Michigan's budget is in crisis. Disallowing a citizen who clearly opposes dove hunting the right to vote on this issue is wrong and undermines the Democratic process."

Reps. Dennis, Zelenko, Murphy 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:

I voted no on the final passage of HB 5029 because of the amendment which was adopted that turned this bill into an appropriations bill. This amendment is clearly an effort to prevent the electors of this state from voting on an issue that would reverse a nearly century old policy that this state has to prevent the hunting of a song bird. This amendment sets a very bad precedent."

Rep. Richardville moved to suspend that portion of Rule 44 requiring bills to be handed to the Clerk three hours prior to calling the House to order.

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

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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. Stewart, Adamini, Anderson, Brown, Byrum, Caswell, Caul, Dennis, DeRossett, Ehardt, Elkins, Farhat, Garfield, Gieleghem, Gillard, Gleason, Hager, Hopgood, Jamnick, Koetje, Kooiman, Law, Lipsey, Meyer, Minore, Newell, Pappageorge, Pumford, Richardville, Rivet, Sak, Shaffer, Shulman, Spade, Vagnozzi, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Waters, Woodward, Zelenko, Murphy, Kolb, LaJoy and Phillips offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 162.

A resolution to commemorate the week of November 1-8, 2003, as Michigan Festivals and Events Week.

Whereas, The Michigan Festivals and Events Association, the largest state event association in the nation with more than 750 members statewide, recognizes and is dedicated to supporting and promoting Michigan festivals, fairs, events, attractions and tourism; and

Whereas, Michigan festivals, fairs and events provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to celebrate the culture, history, agriculture and maritime heritage of the Great Lakes State year-round; and

Whereas, Such events bring hosting communities together through the planning of and attendance at these civic celebrations, providing opportunities for community volunteers to discover, develop and display their skills and talents; and

Whereas, Travel to communities and surrounding regions is stimulated by festivals, fairs, and events, generating community growth and prosperity from these tourism dollars, as well as broadening knowledge of the area's cultural and recreational resources; and

Whereas, Michigan festivals, fairs and cultural events annually attract more than 35 million attendees, many of whom are family groups, from around the globe who contribute nearly $1 billion each year to Michigan's economy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate November 1-8, 2003, as Michigan Festivals and Events Week, and encourage all citizens of and visitors to Michigan to support and celebrate with us the hundreds of community festivals, fairs and events; and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize and thank the thousands of dedicated and tireless staff and volunteers for the work that they do within their communities to bring these events to the public, enriching our lives and creating the spirit that is Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be provided to every municipality in the state of Michigan.

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 that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, October 29:

Senate Bill Nos. 799 800 801 802

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, October 30, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4070 at 2:10 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4311 at 2:12 p.m.

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, October 31:

House Bill Nos. 5212 5213 5214 5215 5216 5217 5218 5219 5220

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, November 3, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 5133 at 3:06 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5050 at 3:08 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4872 at 3:10 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4714 at 3:12 p.m.

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Tuesday, November 4:

Senate Bill No. 712

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Bill No. 5089, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 1990 PA 165, and by adding section 79d.

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. DeRossett, Casperson, Hummel, Gaffney, Hune, Huizenga, LaJoy, Robertson, Ward, Anderson, Gleason, Tobocman, Adamini and Elkins

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 5139, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811e (MCL 257.811e), as amended by 2001 PA 124, and by adding sections 811p and 811q; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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. DeRossett, Casperson, DeRoche, Gaffney, Hune, LaJoy, Robertson, Ward, Tobocman, Adamini and Elkins

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 5173, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 601b (MCL 257.601b), as amended by 2001 PA 103.

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. DeRossett, Casperson, Hummel, Gaffney, Hune, Huizenga, LaJoy, Robertson, Ward, Anderson, Gleason, Tobocman, Adamini 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, October 30, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

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

Absent: Rep. Murphy

Excused: Rep. Murphy

The Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism, by Rep. Palsrok, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4276, entitled

A bill to establish Holocaust remembrance week in the state of Michigan.

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. Palsrok, Brandenburg, Tabor, Meyer, Law and Gleason

Nays: None

The Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism, by Rep. Palsrok, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 158.

A resolution to urge the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Canada to present a formal request to the International Joint Commission to examine the matter of invasive species within the Great Lakes basin.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 80, p. 1994.)

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

Substitute for House Resolution No. 158.

Whereas, The protection, conservation, and use of the aquatic ecosystem formed by the Great Lakes basin are responsibilities shared by the United States and Canada, the eight Great Lakes states, two Canadian provinces, and the many cities that dot the shoreline. As the only state or province located entirely within the basin, Michigan has unsurpassed interest in protecting the Great Lakes from the onslaught of invasive species; and

Whereas, The Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 established the six-member International Joint Commission (IJC) and gave it numerous powers. Among these powers is the authority to engage in joint fact finding on matters concerning boundary waters, especially within the Great Lakes basin, the largest boundary water system shared by our two countries. The United States and Canada have taken further joint actions to restore and maintain the waters of the Great Lakes through the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1972 and its subsequent protocols and annexes. The agreement requires the IJC to provide assistance in this work; and

Whereas, The IJC is a science-based organization that works to address key problems facing the Great Lakes ecosystem. The IJC was specifically established to address such problems as the threat posed by invasive species; and

Whereas, Invasive species are a form of biological pollution that clearly threatens the integrity of the Great Lakes basin ecosystem. Non-native species constitute the number one threat to aquatic biodiversity. Well over 150 exotic species are now established in the Great Lakes, and new invaders are being discovered at a rate of one every eight months. The damage done to the region of the Great Lakes is staggering and includes serious harm done to both to the economy and the ecology; and

Whereas, Ballast water discharges are the primary source of invasive species introduced into the Great Lakes. The regulation of navigation and international commerce are the exclusive jurisdictions of the federal governments of the United States and Canada; and

Whereas, Many people and organizations in the Great Lakes basin have urged the governments of the United States and Canada to refer the matter of invasive species to the International Joint Commission for investigation and to recommend actions and coordinate policies to prevent further introductions of invasive species; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Canada to present a formal request to the International Joint Commission to examine the matter of invasive species within the Great Lakes basin. We urge that the request ask that the commission's study be comprehensive and include a reference to coordinate and harmonize binational efforts for action to stop this ongoing threat to the economy and the biological integrity of the Great Lakes regarding ballast water issues. We also call on the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Canada to work to provide appropriate financial support for the International Joint Commission's efforts to deal with invasive species within the Great Lakes; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the President of the United States, the Prime Minister of Canada, the United States Secretary of State, the Canadian Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the International Joint Commission.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Palsrok, Brandenburg, Tabor, Meyer, Law and Gleason

Nays: None

The Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism, by Rep. Palsrok, Chair, reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 33.

A concurrent resolution to urge the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Canada to present a formal request to the International Joint Commission to examine the matter of invasive species within the Great Lakes basin.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 80, p. 1996.)

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. 33.

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Canada to present a formal request to the International Joint Commission to examine the matter of invasive species within the Great Lakes basin. We urge that the request ask that the commission's study be comprehensive and include a reference to coordinate and harmonize binational efforts for action to stop this ongoing threat to the economy and the biological integrity of the Great Lakes regarding ballast water issues. We also call on the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Canada to work to provide appropriate financial support for the International Joint Commission's efforts to deal with invasive species within the Great Lakes; and be it further

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Palsrok, Brandenburg, Tabor, Meyer, Law and Gleason

Nays: None

The Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism, by Rep. Palsrok, Chair, reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States and the Environmental Protection Agency to repeal a certain regulation that provides for an exemption for ballast water discharges from permit requirements under the federal Clean Water Act.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 78, p. 1976.)

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. Palsrok, Brandenburg, Tabor, Meyer, Law and Gleason

Nays: None

The Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism, by Rep. Palsrok, Chair, reported

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.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 73, p. 1859.)

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. Palsrok, Brandenburg, Tabor, Meyer, Law and Gleason

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Palsrok, Chair of the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 30, 2003, at 12:35 p.m.

Present: Reps. Palsrok, Brandenburg, Tabor, Meyer, Law and Gleason

Absent: Rep. Stallworth

Excused: Rep. Stallworth

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Bisbee, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4047, entitled

A bill to repeal 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2349).

The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Huizenga, Hune, Palsrok, Rivet, McConico, Murphy and Accavitti

Nays: None

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Bisbee, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4876, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," by amending the title and sections 30c and 30g (MCL 125.2330c and 125.2330g) and by adding section 30i.

The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Huizenga, Hune, Palsrok, Rivet, McConico, Murphy and Accavitti

Nays: None

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Bisbee, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4879, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4cc.

The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Huizenga, Hune, Palsrok, Rivet, McConico, Murphy and Accavitti

Nays: None

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Bisbee, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5172, entitled

A bill to amend 1968 PA 251, entitled "Cemetery regulation act," by amending section 9 (MCL 456.529), as amended by 2002 PA 550.

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. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Huizenga, Hune, Palsrok, Rivet, McConico, Murphy and Accavitti

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.

Present: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Huizenga, Hune, Palsrok, Rivet, McConico, Murphy, Tobocman and Accavitti

Absent: Reps. Milosch, Wenke, O'Neil and Lipsey

Excused: Reps. Milosch, Wenke, O'Neil and Lipsey

The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Ward, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5145, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12753 (MCL 333.12753).

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. Ward, Robertson, Hager, Drolet, Stakoe and Wenke

Nays: None

The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Ward, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5214, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 482 (MCL 168.482), as amended by 1998 PA 142.

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. Ward, Robertson, Hager, Drolet, Stakoe, Jamnick and Accavitti

Nays: None

The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Ward, Chair, reported

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.

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. Ward, Robertson, Hager, Drolet, Stakoe, Jamnick, Tobocman and Accavitti

Nays: None

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, November 4, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

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

Absent: Rep. DeRossett

Excused: Rep. DeRossett

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

House Resolution No. 159.

A resolution to create a select committee to review the practices and policies of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 80, p. 1995.)

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. Koetje, Drolet and Howell

Nays: Rep. Tobocman

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at 3:24 p.m.

Present: Reps. Koetje, Drolet, Howell and Tobocman

Absent: Rep. Lipsey

Excused: Rep. Lipsey

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

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

Absent: Rep. LaSata

Excused: Rep. LaSata

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 712, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 248e (MCL 257.248e), as added by 1993 PA 300.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Notices

November 4, 2003

Mr. Gary Randall

Clerk of the House

P.O. Box 30014

Lansing, MI 48909

Dear Mr. Randall:

This letter serves as my authorization for Representative Rich Brown to replace Representative Gretchen Whitmer as Minority Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Representative Michael Murphy to replace Representative Gretchen Whitmer as Minority Vice-Chair for the following subcommittees:

Community Health

Economic Development

Fiscal Oversight, Audit and Litigation

Joint Capital Outlay

Supplementals

This will take effect on November 5, 2003. If you have any further questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact me at 373-1747.

Sincerely,

Rick Johnson

Speaker of the House

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received November 4, 2003 and read:

October 30, 2003

Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk

Michigan House of Representatives

State Capitol

Lansing, Michigan 48909

Dear Mr. Randall:

Pursuant to Article IV of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, MCL 3.1012, and Executive Order 2002-16, it is my responsibility to appoint a State Compact Administrator in consultation with the legislature and the judiciary.

Accordingly, please be advised that I will be appointing Mr. Dennis S. Schrantz as a member of the State Council of Interstate Adult Offender Supervision and to serve as the State Compact Administrator. Mr. Schrantz will be replacing Mr. Robert C. Steinman, who has retired. Mr. Schrantz's term will expire on October 17, 2006.

Sincerely,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The message was referred to the Clerk.

Date: October 31, 2003

Time: 10:00 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4601 (Public Act No. 188, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 552 (MCL 168.552), as amended by 1999 PA 220.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 31, 2003, at 11:14 a.m.)

Date: October 31, 2003

Time: 10:02 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4790 (Public Act No. 189, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "An act to regulate and provide standards for weights and measures, and the packaging and advertising of certain commodities; to provide for a state director and other officials and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide a fee system for certain inspections and tests; to provide penalties for fraud and deception in the use of false weights and measures and other violations; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 28c (MCL 290.628c), as added by 2002 PA 208.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 31, 2003, at 11:16 a.m.)

Date: October 31, 2003

Time: 10:04 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5037 (Public Act No. 190, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "An act to establish a judges retirement system; to provide for the administration and maintenance of the retirement system; to create a retirement board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the retirement board; to establish certain reserves for the retirement system; to establish certain funds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local officials and employees; to provide for certain disqualifications; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 512 (MCL 38.2512), as added by 2002 PA 675.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 31, 2003, at 11:18 a.m.)

Communications from State Officers

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

Notices of Filing

Administrative Rules

October 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 11:00 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-10-02) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Counseling", effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

October 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 11:02 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-10-03) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Accounting", effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

October 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 11:04 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-10-04) for the Department of Treasury, Higher Education Assistance Authority, entitled "Michigan Education Trust", effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

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 Consumer and Industry Services was received and read:

October 28, 2003

Pursuant to Section 316 of P.A. 527 of 2002, enclosed is a report on the initial and follow-up surveys conducted on all nursing homes in the state as prepared by the Department of Consumer and Industry Services.

The notification may also be viewed on our website under "Inside CIS" at the following address: http://www.michigan.gov/cis/. If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact me at 335-1976.

Sincerely,

Allan R. Pohl

Acting Director

Finance and Administrative Services

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Wenke, Meyer, O'Neil, Farrah, Minore, Zelenko and Nofs introduced

House Bill No. 5221, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco products tax act," (MCL 205.421 to 205.436) by amending the title, as amended by 1997 PA 187, and by adding section 6d.

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

Reps. O'Neil, Farrah, Minore, Zelenko, Nofs and Meyer introduced

House Bill No. 5222, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 244, entitled "An act to require tobacco product manufacturers to place funds in escrow for medical expenses incurred by the state due to tobacco related illnesses; to establish a formula for determining the amount of the escrow; to establish the conditions for release of funds from escrow; to prescribe powers and duties of the attorney general; and to provide for civil penalties for violation of this act," by amending section 2 (MCL 445.2052).

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

Reps. Huizenga, McConico, Tobocman, Gaffney, Howell and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5223, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending sections 8b, 23, and 23a (MCL 125.1508b, 125.1523, and 125.1523a), section 8b as added by 1999 PA 245, section 23 as amended by 1994 PA 22, and section 23a as added by 1989 PA 135.

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

Reps. Hood, Tobocman, McConico, Gaffney, Howell and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5224, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 359, entitled "An act for controlling and eradicating certain noxious weeds within the state; to permit townships, villages, and cities to have a lien for expenses incurred in controlling and eradicating such weeds; to permit officials of counties and municipalities to appoint commissioners of noxious weeds; to define the powers, duties, and compensation of commissioners; to provide for sanctions; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 4 (MCL 247.64), as amended by 1994 PA 26.

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

Reps. Condino, Bieda, Tobocman, Murphy, Spade, Clack, Paletko and Vagnozzi introduced

House Bill No. 5225, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon," by amending section 5a (MCL 52.205a).

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

Reps. Meisner, Hopgood, Law, Vagnozzi, Tobocman and Murphy introduced

House Bill No. 5226, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled "Housing law of Michigan," (MCL 125.401 to 125.543) by adding section 536a.

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

Reps. Pumford, Hoogendyk, Stahl, Walker, Shackleton, Pastor, Acciavatti, Wenke, Steil, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Bradstreet, Casperson, Brandenburg, Richardville, Hart, Ehardt, Nitz, Caswell, Taub, Shaffer, Pappageorge, Howell, Amos, Garfield, Milosch, LaJoy, Ward, Moolenaar, DeRoche, Van Regenmorter, Ruth Johnson, Mortimer, Drolet, Hummel, Palsrok and Sheen introduced

House Bill No. 5227, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," (MCL 141.901 to 141.921) by adding section 13e.

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

Reps. Caul, Pumford, Newell, Pappageorge, DeRoche, Hart, Pastor, Amos, Nofs, Ehardt, LaSata and Moolenaar introduced

House Bill No. 5228, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16263 and 18303 (MCL 333.16263 and 333.18303), section 16263 as amended by 2001 PA 139 and section 18303 as added by 1988 PA 473.

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

Reps. Hune, Vander Veen, Brown, DeRoche, Garfield, Gaffney, Huizenga, Emmons, Nofs, Acciavatti, Ward, Walker, Amos, Nitz, LaJoy, Farrah, Gleason and Elkins introduced

House Bill No. 5229, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 299, entitled "An act to regulate tourist-oriented directional signs on certain rural roads; and to impose certain duties upon the state transportation department," by amending section 1 (MCL 247.401).

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

Reps. LaJoy, Brandenburg, Stahl, Casperson, Gaffney, Ward, Wenke, DeRoche, Taub, Huizenga, Acciavatti, Sheen, Julian and Milosch introduced

House Bill No. 5230, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 20a (MCL 247.670a), as amended by 2002 PA 498.

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

Reps. LaJoy, Brandenburg, Stahl, Casperson, Gaffney, Ward, Wenke, DeRoche, Taub, Acciavatti, Sheen and Julian introduced

House Bill No. 5231, entitled

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

Reps. Stakoe, LaJoy, Ward, Hune, Walker, Steil, Stahl, Wenke, Drolet, Acciavatti, Nofs, Amos, Pastor and Vander Veen introduced

House Bill No. 5232, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20920 and 20921 (MCL 333.20920 and 333.20921), as amended by 2000 PA 375.

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

Reps. Steil, Richardville, Tabor, Shulman, Brandenburg, Shaffer, Meyer, Garfield, Wenke, Mortimer, Rocca, Stakoe, Ward, Moolenaar, Newell, Pappageorge, Bieda, Pastor, Kooiman, Woronchak, Palmer, Minore and Murphy introduced

House Bill No. 5233, 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 16346 and part 165.

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

Reps. Acciavatti, Woronchak, Bradstreet, Shackleton, Stakoe, Casperson, Stahl, Hummel, LaJoy, Robertson, Pappageorge, Brandenburg, Amos, Ward, Rocca, Gaffney, Hune, Tabor, Stewart, Newell, Taub, Ehardt, Mortimer, Hager, Palsrok, Accavitti, Wojno, Gieleghem, Bieda, Howell, Elkins, Gleason, Gillard, Voorhees, Law, Moolenaar and Middaugh introduced

House Bill No. 5234, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 11526a.

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

Reps. Robertson, Woronchak, Stahl, Acciavatti, Richardville, Kooiman, Amos, Tabor, DeRoche, Stakoe, Huizenga, Vander Veen, Howell, Mortimer and Ward introduced

House Bill No. 5235, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 11527a.

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

Reps. Farhat, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Richardville, Amos, Robertson, Tabor, Ward, DeRoche, Brandenburg, Rocca and Acciavatti introduced

House Bill No. 5236, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, entitled "Urban cooperation act of 1967," by amending section 8a (MCL 124.508a), as amended by 1996 PA 45.

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

Reps. LaJoy, Woronchak, Taub, Voorhees, Tabor, DeRoche, Robertson, Ward, Brandenburg, Acciavatti and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 5237, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, entitled "Urban cooperation act of 1967," by amending section 8a (MCL 124.508a), as amended by 1996 PA 45.

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

Rep. Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 5238, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," (MCL 38.1601 to 38.1648) by adding section 41a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

Reps. Taub, Pastor, Walker, Garfield, Stahl, Tabor, LaJoy, Voorhees, Ehardt, Stakoe, Gaffney, Pappageorge, Van Regenmorter, Emmons, Brandenburg, Caul, Palsrok, Bieda, Shaffer, Palmer and Howell introduced

House Bill No. 5239, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 303 (MCL 257.303), as amended by 2002 PA 422.

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

Rep. Julian introduced

House Bill No. 5240, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 11, 13, and 14 of chapter II (MCL 762.11, 762.13, and 762.14), section 11 as amended by 1993 PA 293, section 13 as amended by 2002 PA 483, and section 14 as amended by 1994 PA 286.

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

Reps. Koetje and Kooiman introduced

House Bill No. 5241, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 263, entitled "An act to permit counties to impose and collect an excise tax on persons engaged in the business of providing rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes to transient guests; to provide for the disposition of the revenues thereof; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 2 (MCL 141.862), as amended by 1991 PA 91.

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

Rep. Hunter introduced

House Bill No. 5242, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 37c (MCL 208.37c), as amended by 2000 PA 429.