2003-HJ-12-31-098.htm

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Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

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

Enrolled House Bill No. 4249 at 3:50 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4299 at 3:52 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4820 at 3:54 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4822 at 3:56 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4823 at 3:58 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4824 at 4:00 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4825 at 4:02 p.m.

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, December 19:

Senate Bill Nos. 904 905 906 907 908

Messages from the Governor

Date: January 5, 2004

Time: 9:15 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4483 (Public Act No. 258, I.E.), being

An act to provide for the creation of land bank fast track authorities to assist governmental entities in the assembly and clearance of title to property in a coordinated manner; to facilitate the use and development of certain property; to promote economic growth; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain authorities; to provide for the creation and appointment of boards to govern land bank fast track authorities and to prescribe their powers and duties; to authorize the acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the conveyance of certain properties to a land bank fast track authority; to authorize the enforcement of tax liens and the clearing or quieting of title by a land bank fast track authority; to provide for the distribution and use of revenues collected or received by a land bank fast track authority; to prescribe powers and duties of certain public entities and state and local officers and agencies; to authorize the transfer and acceptance of property in lieu of taxes and the release of tax liens; to exempt property, income, and operations of a land bank fast track authority from tax; to extend protections against certain liabilities to a land bank fast track authority; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 5, 2004, at 1:06 p.m.)

Date: January 5, 2004

Time: 9:17 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4480 (Public Act No. 259, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "An act to authorize municipalities to create a brownfield redevelopment authority to facilitate the implementation of brownfield plans relating to the designation and treatment of brownfield redevelopment zones; to promote the revitalization of environmentally distressed areas; to prescribe the powers and duties of brownfield redevelopment authorities; to permit the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by an authority; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of certain property; to authorize certain funds; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; and to authorize and permit the use of certain tax increment financing." by amending the title and sections 2 and 13 (MCL 125.2652 and 125.2663), section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 254 and section 13 as amended by 2002 PA 727.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 5, 2004, at 1:08 p.m.)

Date: January 5, 2004

Time: 9:19 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4482 (Public Act No. 260, I.E.), being

An act 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 clarify the ownership of certain parcels of property; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local government officials; and to provide penalties.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 5, 2004, at 1:10 p.m.)

Date: January 5, 2004

Time: 9:21 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4481 (Public Act No. 261, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 7gg.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 5, 2004, at 1:12 p.m.)

Date: January 5, 2004

Time: 9:23 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4488 (Public Act No. 262, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled "An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies," by amending section 4 (MCL 21.144) and by adding section 2f.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 5, 2004, at 1:14 p.m.)

Date: January 5, 2004

Time: 9:25 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4484 (Public Act No. 263, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 5, 2004, at 1:16 p.m.)

Date: January 5, 2004

Time: 9:27 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5247 (Public Act No. 264, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 5, 2004, at 1:18 p.m.)

Date: January 5, 2004

Time: 9:29 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5254 (Public Act No. 265, I.E.), being

An act to amend 2002 PA 49, entitled "An act to create the Michigan broadband development authority; to create funds and accounts; to authorize the issuing of bonds and notes; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority; and to provide incentives for the development of broadband services," by amending section 7 (MCL 484.3207).

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 5, 2004, at 1:20 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 9:41 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5221 (Public Act No. 285, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "An act to provide for a tax upon the sale and distribution of tobacco products; to regulate and license manufacturers, wholesalers, secondary wholesalers, vending machine operators, unclassified acquirers, transportation companies, transporters, and retailers of tobacco products; to prescribe the powers and duties of the revenue division and the department of treasury in regard to tobacco products; to provide for the administration, collection, and disposition of the tax; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the appointment of special investigators as peace officers for the enforcement of this act; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 205.421 to 205.436) by amending the title, as amended by 1997 PA 187, and by adding section 6d.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 1:38 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 9:45 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5265 (Public Act No. 287, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 19703 (MCL 324.19703), as added by 2002 PA 397.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 1:42 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 9:47 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4786 (Public Act No. 288, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "An act to provide for the legal employment and protection of minors; to provide for the issuance and revocation of work permits; to provide for the regulation of hours and conditions of employment of minors; to prescribe powers and duties of the departments of labor and education; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 19 (MCL 409.119).

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 1:44 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 9:49 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5172 (Public Act No. 289, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1968 PA 251, entitled "An act to regulate the creation and management of cemeteries; to regulate the sale of cemetery services and merchandise; to provide for a cemetery commissioner, and to prescribe the powers and duties of the commissioner; to require the registration and audit of cemeteries; to regulate persons selling burial, entombment, or columbarium rights, cemetery services, or cemetery merchandise; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 9 (MCL 456.529), as amended by 2002 PA 550.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 1:46 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 9:51 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4299 (Public Act No. 290, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1911 PA 235, entitled "An act to provide for the payment and reimbursement by counties, in certain cases upon application therefor, of expenses incurred in the burial of the bodies of honorably discharged members of the armed forces of the United States, or their spouses, and to repeal certain acts or parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 35.801).

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 1:48 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 9:53 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5022 (Public Act No. 291, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and cities under 15,000 population; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 12 (MCL 41.812), as added by 1989 PA 81.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 1:50 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:13 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4914 (Public Act No. 294, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 80124b.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 1:56 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:15 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5322 (Public Act No. 295, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or measured by net income; to prescribe the manner and time of making reports and paying the taxes, and the functions of public officers and others as to the taxes; to permit the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits and refunds of the taxes; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an appropriation; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 270.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 1:58 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:23 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4820 (Public Act No. 299), being

An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 4, 5, 6, 11a, 14, 503, 613, 614, 616, 617, 629, 661, 681, 682, 687, 690, 701, 702, 703, 705, 853, 854, 855, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 861, 931, 932, 945, 1212, 1216, 1351, 1361, 1451, 1722, and 1724 (MCL 380.4, 380.5, 380.6, 380.11a, 380.14, 380.503, 380.613, 380.614, 380.616, 380.617, 380.629, 380.661, 380.681, 380.682, 380.687, 380.690, 380.701, 380.702, 380.703, 380.705, 380.853, 380.854, 380.855, 380.856, 380.857, 380.858, 380.859, 380.860, 380.861, 380.931, 380.932, 380.945, 380.1212, 380.1216, 380.1351, 380.1361, 380.1451, 380.1722, and 380.1724), section 5 as amended by 2003 PA 179, sections 6, 503, and 690 as amended and section 11a as added by 1995 PA 289, section 14 as amended by 1999 PA 23, sections 614 and 617 as amended by 2002 PA 157, section 629 as amended by 2002 PA 61, sections 681, 682, 705, 1451, and 1724 as amended by 1994 PA 258, section 687 as amended by 2002 PA 62, section 703 as amended by 1981 PA 87, section 853 as amended by 1998 PA 406, sections 854, 857, and 858 as amended by 1992 PA 263, section 859 as amended by 2002 PA 509, section 945 as added by 1984 PA 154, section 1212 as amended by 1993 PA 312, section 1216 as amended by 2002 PA 64, and section 1351 as amended by 2002 PA 67, and by adding section 1206; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 2:06 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:25 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4822 (Public Act No. 300), being

An act to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "An act to authorize the incorporation of charter townships; to provide a municipal charter therefor; to prescribe the powers and functions thereof; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 34 (MCL 42.34), as amended by 1984 PA 353.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 2:08 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:27 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4823 (Public Act No. 301), being

An act to amend 1989 PA 292, entitled "An act to authorize certain local governmental units to create certain councils under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of councils established under this act; and to authorize certain councils established under this act to levy a property tax," by amending section 27 (MCL 124.677), as amended by 1998 PA 373.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 2:10 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:29 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4824 (Public Act No. 302), 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 sections 2, 3, 4, 30a, 321, 322, 358a, 370, 381, 382, 500f, 500g, 501a, 505, 509n, 509r, 509gg, 538, 635, 643, 644e, 644g, 644k, 646a, 690, 821, 862, 863, 954, 963, 971, and 972 (MCL 168.2, 168.3, 168.4, 168.30a, 168.321, 168.322, 168.358a, 168.370, 168.381, 168.382, 168.500f, 168.500g, 168.501a, 168.505, 168.509n, 168.509r, 168.509gg, 168.538, 168.635, 168.643, 168.644e, 168.644g, 168.644k, 168.646a, 168.690, 168.821, 168.862, 168.863, 168.954, 168.963, 168.971, and 168.972), sections 2 and 971 as amended by 2002 PA 163, section 321 as amended by 1994 PA 277, section 322 as amended by 1999 PA 218, section 358a as amended by 1990 PA 235, section 370 as amended by 1990 PA 83, section 381 as amended by 1991 PA 16, section 501a as amended by 1995 PA 87, section 509n as amended by 1999 PA 216, sections 509r and 509gg as added by 1994 PA 441, section 643 as amended by 1998 PA 364, section 646a as amended by 2002 PA 431, section 821 as amended by 1988 PA 275, section 963 as amended by 1999 PA 220, and section 972 as amended by 1989 PA 26, and by adding chapter XIV and sections 642, 642a, and 659; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 2:12 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:31 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4825 (Public Act No. 303), being

An act to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of cities and for revising and amending their charters; to provide for certain powers and duties; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes by cities, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness; to validate actions taken, bonds issued, and obligations heretofore incurred; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts on specific dates," by amending sections 3, 8, 11, 21, 25, and 26 (MCL 117.3, 117.8, 117.11, 117.21, 117.25, and 117.26), section 3 as amended by 2002 PA 201 and section 25 as amended by 1982 PA 200.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 2:14 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:33 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4826 (Public Act No. 304), being

An act to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of villages and for revising and amending their charters; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to validate bonds issued and obligations previously incurred; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 4, 7, 21, and 23 (MCL 78.4, 78.7, 78.21, and 78.23), section 23 as amended by 1999 PA 258.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 2:16 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:35 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4827 (Public Act No. 305), being

An act to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the government of certain villages; to define their powers and duties; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by villages subject to this act; to define the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to define the application of this act and provide for its amendment by villages subject to this act; to validate prior amendments and certain prior actions taken and bonds issued by villages subject to this act; to provide for the disincorporation of villages; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 13 of chapter II, sections 1, 2, 3, and 7 of chapter III, section 3 of chapter V, section 23 of chapter IX, section 3 of chapter XII, and sections 18a and 23g of chapter XIV (MCL 62.1, 62.3, 62.4, 62.5, 62.6, 62.13, 63.1, 63.2, 63.3, 63.7, 65.3, 69.23, 72.3, 74.18a, and 74.23g), sections 1, 4, 5, 6, and 13 of chapter II, sections 2 and 7 of chapter III, and section 3 of chapter V as amended and section 3 of chapter III as added by 1998 PA 255 and section 3 of chapter XII and section 18a of chapter XIV as amended and section 23g of chapter XIV as added by 1998 PA 254.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 2:18 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:37 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4828 (Public Act No. 306), being

An act to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the laws relating to community colleges; to provide for the creation of community college districts; to provide a charter for such districts; to provide for the government, control and administration of such districts; to provide for the election of a board of trustees; to define the powers and duties of the board of trustees; to provide for the assessment, levy, collection and return of taxes therefor; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 2, 12, 16, 17, 21, 32, 34, 34a, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62, 83, 84, 86, 105, 107, 122, 144, and 152 (MCL 389.2, 389.12, 389.16, 389.17, 389.21, 389.32, 389.34, 389.34a, 389.36, 389.37, 389.38, 389.39, 389.42, 389.51, 389.52, 389.54, 389.55, 389.56, 389.57, 389.58, 389.59, 389.62, 389.83, 389.84, 389.86, 389.105, 389.107, 389.122, 389.144, and 389.152), section 2 as added by 1998 PA 153, sections 17, 21, 34, 37, 42, 54, 57, and 62 as amended and section 86 as added by 2000 PA 488, section 34a as amended by 1982 PA 381, section 83 as amended by 1992 PA 20, section 122 as amended by 2002 PA 72, section 144 as amended by 2002 PA 73, and section 152 as amended by 1990 PA 11; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 8, 2004, at 2:20 p.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:39 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5173 (Public Act No. 314, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date," by amending section 601b (MCL 257.601b), as amended by 2001 PA 103.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 9, 2004, at 9:20 a.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:41 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5089 (Public Act No. 315, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 9, 2004, at 9:22 a.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:43 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5216 (Public Act No. 316, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of cities and for revising and amending their charters; to provide for certain powers and duties; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes by cities, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness; to validate actions taken, bonds issued, and obligations heretofore incurred; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts on specific dates," by amending section 4l (MCL 117.4l), as amended by 1996 PA 44, and by adding section 4q.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 12, 2004, at 10:12 a.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:45 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5217 (Public Act No. 317, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 12, 2004, at 10:14 a.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:47 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5218 (Public Act No. 318, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 12, 2004, at 10:16 a.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:49 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5219 (Public Act No. 319, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of such courts, and of the judges and other officers thereof; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in said courts; pleading, evidence, practice and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in said courts; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 8313 (MCL 600.8313), as amended by 1995 PA 54.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 12, 2004, at 10:18 a.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:51 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5220 (Public Act No. 320, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1921 PA 207, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment in cities and villages of districts or zones within which the use of land and structures and the height, area, size, and location of buildings may be regulated by ordinance, and for which districts regulations shall be established for the light and ventilation of those buildings, and for which districts or zones the density of population may be regulated by ordinance; to designate the use of certain state licensed residential facilities; to provide by ordinance for the acquisition by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise of private property that does not conform to the regulations and restrictions of the various zones or districts provided; to provide for the administering of this act; to provide for amendments, supplements, or changes in zoning ordinances, zones, or districts; to provide for conflict with the state housing code or other acts, ordinances, or regulations; to provide sanctions for the violation of this act; to authorize the purchase of development rights; to authorize the issuance of bonds and notes; and to provide for special assessments," by amending section 7 (MCL 125.587), as amended by 1994 PA 25.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 12, 2004, at 10:20 a.m.)

Date: January 8, 2004

Time: 10:53 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5224 (Public Act No. 321, I.E.), being

An act 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.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 12, 2004, at 10:22 a.m.)

Date: January 9, 2004

Time: 12:50 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4249 (Public Act No. 322, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2855a.

(Filed with the Secretary of State January 12, 2004, at 10:24 a.m.)

Communications from State Officers

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

Notices of Filing

Administrative Rules

December 11, 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 1:45 P.M. this date, administrative rule (03-12-01) for the Department of Community Health, Policy and Legal Affairs Administration, entitled "Family Subsidy Support Program", effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

December 11, 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 1:47 P.M. this date, administrative rule (03-12-02) for the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Director's Office, entitled "Nursing", effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

December 11, 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 1:49 P.M. this date, administrative rule (03-12-03) for the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Director's Office, entitled "Construction Safety Standard Part 25. Concrete Construction", effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

December 23, 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 10:21 A.M. this date, administrative rule (03-12-04) for the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Director's Office, entitled "Real Estate Appraisers", 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 communications from the Auditor General were received and read:

December 22, 2003

Enclosed is a copy of the annual financial statements, together with the Auditor's Report, for the Bureau of State Lottery for the six months and years ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

If you have questions regarding this report, please call me; Scott M. Strong, C.P.A., Director of Audit Operations; or Michael R. Becker, C.P.A., Audit Division Administrator for audits of the Bureau of State Lottery.

December 23, 2003

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Performance Audit of the Michigan Gaming Control Board,

Department of Treasury,

released December 23, 2003.

December 23, 2003

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Financial Audit of the

Michigan Broadband Development Authority

for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003, released December 23, 2003.

December 30, 2003

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Financial Audit, including the provisions of the Single Audit Act, of the

Department of Transportation

for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2002.

December 30, 2003

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Performance Audit of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs,

Department of History, Arts and Libraries.

December 2003

Sincerely,

Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.

Auditor General

The communications were referred to the Clerk and the accompanying reports referred to the Committee on Government Operations.