No. 14

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

92nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 18, 2003.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.

 

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 
Allen--presentEmerson--presentOlshove--present
Barcia--presentGarcia--presentPatterson--present
Basham--presentGeorge--presentPrusi--present
Bernero--presentGilbert--presentSanborn--present
Birkholz--presentGoschka--presentSchauer--present
Bishop--presentHammerstrom--presentScott--present
Brater--excusedHardiman--presentSikkema--present
Brown--presentJacobs--presentStamas--present
Cassis--presentJelinek--presentSwitalski--present
Cherry--presentJohnson--presentThomas--present
Clark-Coleman--presentKuipers--presentToy--present
Clarke--presentLeland--presentVan Woerkom--present
Cropsey--presentMcManus--present

 

 

Senator Valde Garcia of the 22nd District offered the following invocation:

Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day that You have given to us. We thank You for the many blessings that You've bestowed upon us. Lord, we pray that as we gather here today and as we do our business that You will grant us wisdom and strength. We pray especially for our leaders, our President, and our Governor, that You will guide them and give them wisdom to lead us in this time. We now pray especially for our troops, Lord, as they prepare perhaps for battle, that You will watch over them and guide them. Be also with their families whom they have left behind, that You will protect and provide for them as well.

Thank You for all You've done for us. For it's in Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Schauer moved that Senator Brater be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following communications were received:

Joint Committee on Administrative Rules

 

Notices of Objection

 

Date: February 11, 2003

Subject: 03-01 (ORR # 2000-073 EQ)

Environmental Quality--Land and Water Management--Aquatic Nuisance Control

Pursuant to Section 45a of the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (MCL 24.245a), the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has approved this Notice of Objection. By a concurrent majority vote, the Committee has determined that the following condition(s) exist:

A substantial change in circumstances has occurred since enactment of the law upon which the proposed rule is based (MCL 24.245a(1)(e)).

 

Date: February 11, 2003

Subject: 03-02 (ORR # 2002-026 AC)

Agriculture--Racing Commissioner--General Rules--Simulcast Purse Pool Distribution

Pursuant to Section 45a of the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (MCL 24.245a), the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has approved this Notice of Objection. By a concurrent majority vote, the Committee has determined that the following condition(s) exist:

A substantial change in circumstances has occurred since enactment of the law upon which the proposed rule is based (MCL 24.245a(1)(e)).

 

Date: February 11, 2003

Subject: 03-03 (ORR # 2002-057 CI)

Consumer and Industry Services--Board of Real Estate Appraisers--General Rules

Pursuant to Section 45a of the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (MCL 24.245a), the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has approved this Notice of Objection. By a concurrent majority vote, the Committee has determined that the following condition(s) exist:

A substantial change in circumstances has occurred since enactment of the law upon which the proposed rule is based (MCL 24.245a(1)(e)).

 

Date: February 11, 2003

Subject: 03-04 (ORR # 2001-072 EQ)

Environmental Quality--Air Quality Division--Air Pollution Control--Part 1 General Provisions

Pursuant to Section 45a of the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (MCL 24.245a), the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has approved this Notice of Objection. By a concurrent majority vote, the Committee has determined that the following condition(s) exist:

A substantial change in circumstances has occurred since enactment of the law upon which the proposed rule is based (MCL 24.245a(1)(e)).

Sincerely,

Representative John Pappageorge

Chair

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at 3:00 p.m., Room 424, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bishop (C), Jelinek, Barcia and Thomas

Excused: Senator Kuipers

 

 

The following communication was received:

Family Independence Agency

January 30, 2003

Attached please find the report that fulfills the requirement in Section 57g of PA 280 of 1939, as amended, which directs the Family Independence Agency (FIA) to report data collected on sanctions between February 1, 2002 and December 31, 2002. The amended section was effective March 22, 2002 and policy changes were implemented by FIA on April 1, 2002, therefore, the following report reflects the period of April 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Maria Candy at (517) 335-3519.

Sincerely,

Nannette M. Bowler

Director

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, February 13, of:

Senate Bill Nos. 174 175 176 177 178 179

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Friday, February 14, of:

House Bill Nos. 4210 4211 4212 4213 4214 4215 4216 4217 4218 4219 4220 4221 4222 4223 4224 4225 4226 4227 4228 4229 4230 4231 4232

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

 

February 12, 2003

I respectfully submit for your approval the following appointment to office:

Member, State Board of Ethics

Ms. Chris Derdarian, 6952 Sandalwood, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, county of Oakland, member, succeeding Ms. Carol L. J. Hustoles, to a term of 4 years.

 

 

February 12, 2003

 

I respectfully submit for your approval the following appointment to office:

Member, State Board of Ethics

Mr. Lynn Jondahl, 4709 Woodcraft, Okemos, MI 48864, member, succeeding Mr. Robert A. Jarema, to a term of 4 years.

 

 

February 12, 2003

I respectfully submit for your approval the following appointment to office:

Chairperson, State Board of Ethics

Mr. Lynn Jondahl, 4709 Woodcraft, Okemos, MI 48864, member, succeeding Mr. Robert A. Jarema, to a term of 4 years.

Sincerely,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Resolutions

 

 

Senators Birkholz, Goschka, Sanborn, Hardiman, Switalski and Cassis offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7.

A concurrent resolution to urge Toronto city officials to go forward with their efforts to develop an alternative to sending trash to landfills in Michigan and to work with Michigan officials to promote a Great Lakes basin-wide response to solid waste issues.

Whereas, As a result of several factors on both sides of our shared border, the city of Toronto, Ontario, along with other Canadian municipalities, sends its solid waste to Michigan for disposal. This situation has drawn the ire of citizens and groups in both Ontario and Michigan, including communities living along the route the 130 trash-filled trucks take each day; and

Whereas, With Michigan landfill space offering far more capacity, costs for dumping trash here are far lower than across the Detroit River or in many other states. However, the impact of all this imported solid waste goes far beyond money alone. The environmental impact of solid waste management that relies too heavily on landfills must be addressed, both in Michigan and in Ontario; and

Whereas, Clearly, there is a strong common interest throughout the Great Lakes basin in practices that safeguard our water and land from long-term problems associated with landfills. Sound planning, monitoring, and recycling are keys to finding the best solution possible to this challenge; and

Whereas, Adopting a basin-wide approach on environmental issues has proven to be wise. This is documented through the record of several joint Canadian-United States organizations and programs dedicated to protecting the Great Lakes. Expanding this strategy to deal with the handling of solid waste may offer similar benefits; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we urge Toronto city officials to go forward with their efforts to develop an alternative to sending trash to landfills in Michigan and to work with Michigan officials to promote a Great Lakes basin-wide response to solid waste issues; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the mayor and the city council of Toronto and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Brown, Olshove, Bishop, George, Basham, Patterson, Johnson, Cherry, Jacobs and Jelinek were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

 

 

Senators Stamas, Garcia, Birkholz, Johnson, Sikkema, Goschka, Van Woerkom, Sanborn, Gilbert, Toy, George, Cassis, Hammerstrom, Cropsey, Bishop, Kuipers, Jelinek, McManus, Allen, Patterson, Brown, Hardiman, Barcia and Olshove offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8.

A concurrent resolution to urge the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Great Lakes Dredging Team to examine the dredging permit review process to develop an expedited system.

Whereas, While dredging in the Great Lakes and the connecting waterways has long been an important tool in managing these resources for commercial and recreational uses, this process has become significantly more important in recent years because of low lake levels. Both recreational and commercial access to the Great Lakes depends on dredging in many areas, especially in harbors and near marinas. Dredging is essential to maintaining the safety of navigation and to the construction and repair of infrastructure components like bridges and water supply intakes; and

Whereas, Because dredging can have a significant impact on several aspects of the environment, the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Environmental Quality have developed a joint permit process. This procedure ensures that both federal and state regulations are followed to protect the affected areas; and

Whereas, In the past few years, low water levels have greatly increased the number of dredging projects being pursued. The notable increase in permit applications, especially over the past four years, has resulted in longer delays before actual dredging can take place. The lag time is proving very costly. Even the loan program initiated to help marina owners cope with the costs of slow permit processing is proving insufficient in providing ample relief. Clearly, some means of an expedited dredging permit process needs to be developed as soon as possible; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we urge the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Great Lakes Dredging Team to examine the dredging permit review process to develop an expedited system; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Great Lakes Dredging Team.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Basham and Jacobs were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

 

 

Senators Sanborn, Bishop, Goschka, Patterson, Gilbert, Birkholz, Toy, George, Cassis, Garcia, Stamas, Hammerstrom, Johnson, Olshove, Cherry, Basham, Switalski, Prusi, Scott, Jacobs, Kuipers, Allen, Hardiman and McManus offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 15.

A resolution to urge Toronto city officials to go forward with their efforts to develop an alternative to sending trash to landfills in Michigan and to work with Michigan officials to promote a Great Lakes basin-wide response to solid waste issues.

Whereas, As a result of several factors on both sides of our shared border, the city of Toronto, Ontario, along with other Canadian municipalities, sends its solid waste to Michigan for disposal. This situation has drawn the ire of citizens and groups in both Ontario and Michigan, including communities living along the route the 130 trash-filled trucks take each day; and

Whereas, With Michigan landfill space offering far more capacity, costs for dumping trash here are far lower than across the Detroit River or in many other states. However, the impact of all this imported solid waste goes far beyond money alone. The environmental impact of solid waste management that relies too heavily on landfills must be addressed, both in Michigan and in Ontario; and

Whereas, Clearly, there is a strong common interest throughout the Great Lakes basin in practices that safeguard our water and land from long-term problems associated with landfills. Sound planning, monitoring, and recycling are keys to finding the best solution possible to this challenge; and

Whereas, Adopting a basin-wide approach on environmental issues has proven to be wise. This is documented through the record of several joint Canadian-United States organizations and programs dedicated to protecting the Great Lakes. Expanding this strategy to deal with the handling of solid waste may offer similar benefits; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we urge Toronto city officials to go forward with their efforts to develop an alternative to sending trash to landfills in Michigan and to work with Michigan officials to promote a Great Lakes basin-wide response to solid waste issues; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the mayor and the city council of Toronto and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Brown and Jelinek were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

 

 

Senators Stamas, Garcia, Johnson, Sikkema, Goschka, Van Woerkom, Sanborn, Gilbert, Toy, George, Cassis, Birkholz, Hammerstrom, Cropsey, Bishop, Kuipers, Jelinek, McManus, Allen, Patterson, Brown, Hardiman, Barcia and Olshove offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 16.

A resolution to urge the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Great Lakes Dredging Team to examine the dredging permit review process to develop an expedited system.

Whereas, While dredging in the Great Lakes and the connecting waterways has long been an important tool in managing these resources for commercial and recreational uses, this process has become significantly more important in recent years because of low lake levels. Both recreational and commercial access to the Great Lakes depends on dredging in many areas, especially in harbors and near marinas. Dredging is essential to maintaining the safety of navigation and to the construction and repair of infrastructure components like bridges and water supply intakes; and

Whereas, Because dredging can have a significant impact on several aspects of the environment, the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Environmental Quality have developed a joint permit process. This procedure ensures that both federal and state regulations are followed to protect the affected areas; and

Whereas, In the past few years, low water levels have greatly increased the number of dredging projects being pursued. The notable increase in permit applications, especially over the past four years, has resulted in longer delays before actual dredging can take place. The lag time is proving very costly. Even the loan program initiated to help marina owners cope with the costs of slow permit processing is proving insufficient in providing ample relief. Clearly, some means of an expedited dredging permit process needs to be developed as soon as possible; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Great Lakes Dredging Team to examine the dredging permit review process to develop an expedited system; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Great Lakes Dredging Team.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Basham and Jacobs were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

 

 

Senator George asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator George's statement is as follows:

I was privileged to attend an event in my district last week which was a sending-off ceremony for an Army Reserve corps that was leaving for Kosovo in Yugoslavia--part of the UN peacekeeping force, the KFOR. I rise really to remind the Senate and the citizens of this state that as we face potential war with Iraq and in the Middle East, we should remember that we have Michigan soldiers serving in peacekeeping missions simultaneously. These men and women were part of a civil affairs battalion. Their duty is to maintain a safe and secure environment for millions of refugees who are attempting to rebuild their lives--to reinstitute their educational systems, their health care clinics, and their local governments--and they can't do it without our help. So I rise, Mr. President, just to remind this body that as we face turbulent times overseas, we should remember that we have Michigan men and women currently serving as peacekeepers in Europe.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senators Basham, Jacobs, Emerson and Leland introduced

Senate Bill No. 186, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12905 (MCL 333.12905), as amended by 1993 PA 242.

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

 

 

Senators Van Woerkom, Kuipers, Cropsey, McManus, Birkholz, Gilbert, George, Brown, Jelinek, Goschka, Bishop, Barcia, Clark-Coleman, Toy, Allen, Jacobs and Scott introduced

Senate Bill No. 187, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109c (MCL 400.109c), as amended by 1994 PA 302.

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

 

 

Senators Birkholz, Goschka, Garcia, Patterson, Allen, Toy, Stamas and Gilbert introduced

Senate Bill No. 188, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 354 (MCL 418.354), as amended by 1987 PA 28.

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

Senators Hammerstrom, Goschka, Emerson, Clark-Coleman, Leland and Jacobs introduced

Senate Bill No. 189, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16263, 18501, 18503, 18505, 18507, 18509, 18511, 18513, and 18515 (MCL 333.16263, 333.18501, 333.18503, 333.18505, 333.18507, 333.18509, 333.18511, 333.18513, and 333.18515), section 16263 as amended by 2001 PA 139 and sections 18501, 18503, 18505, 18507, 18509, 18511, 18513, and 18515 as added by 2000 PA 11, and by adding sections 18504, 18506, and 18516.

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

 

 

Senators Leland, Switalski, Brater, Jacobs and Patterson introduced

Senate Bill No. 190, entitled

A bill to amend the Initiated Law of 1976, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 1 (MCL 445.571), as amended by 1989 PA 93.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

 

 

Senators Leland, Bernero, Cherry, Basham, Brater, Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Schauer, Barcia and Emerson introduced

Senate Bill No. 191, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2110a (MCL 500.2110a), as added by 1996 PA 514, and by adding section 2402a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.

 

 

Senators Jelinek, Cropsey, Hardiman, Brown, Bishop, McManus, Goschka and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No. 192, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 11 (MCL 388.1611), as amended by 2002 PA 521.

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

 

 

Senators Patterson, Kuipers, Cropsey, Garcia, Goschka, Cherry, Bishop, Jelinek, Birkholz, Basham, Olshove and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No. 193, 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 section 811o; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.

 

 

Senators Patterson, Kuipers, Cropsey, Goschka, Bishop, Jelinek, Birkholz and Olshove introduced

Senate Bill No. 194, entitled

A bill to permit the establishment and maintenance of worker financial security accounts; to provide for certain tax credits and deductions; to prescribe the requirements of and restrictions on worker financial security accounts; and to provide penalties and remedies.

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

 

 

Senators Toy, Kuipers, Patterson, Johnson, McManus, Stamas and Sanborn introduced

Senate Bill No. 195, entitled

A bill to provide for the incorporation of a regional water supply and sewerage authority; to provide for a regional assembly and regional authority board; to transfer certain ownership rights in water supply and sewerage facilities; to provide for payment for water supply and sewerage services and facilities through fees, charges, taxes, special assessments, and other means; to provide for the issuance and payment of bonds; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officials and entities.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 40, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 758, 759, and 759b (MCL 168.758, 168.759, and 168.759b), section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207 and section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Laura Toy

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Toy, Birkholz, Goschka and Basham

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 54, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 545.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.

Laura Toy

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Toy, Birkholz, Goschka and Basham

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 96, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 537 and 1025 (MCL 436.1537 and 436.2025), section 537 as amended by 2001 PA 223 and section 1025 as amended by 2002 PA 725.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.

Laura Toy

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Toy, Birkholz, Goschka and Basham

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 120, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 659.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Laura Toy

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Toy, Birkholz, Goschka and Basham

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 141, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 758, 759, and 759b (MCL 168.758, 168.759, and 168.759b), section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207 and section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Laura Toy

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Toy, Birkholz, Goschka and Basham

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 13, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Toy (C), Birkholz, Goschka and Basham

Excused: Senator Bernero

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Finance submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at 10:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Cassis (C), McManus, Thomas and Brater

Excused: Senator Garcia

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Technology and Energy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Patterson (C), Toy, Birkholz, Brown, Cassis, Olshove, Leland and Bernero

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 13, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., Room 424, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bishop (C), Jelinek, Kuipers, Barcia and Thomas

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism - Thursday, February 20, 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)

 

Appropriations - Wednesday, February 19, 12:00 noon or later immediately following Executive Order presentation, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)

Subcommittees -

Agriculture - Thursdays, February 20 and February 27, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-5932)

Capital Outlay - Thursday, February 20, 8:45 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)

Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Wednesdays, February 19, February 26, and March 5, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2420)

Environmental Quality Department - Wednesday, February 19, 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1725)

General Government - Tuesday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2420)

K-12, Education, School Aid - Wednesday, February 19, 2:00 p.m. or later immediately following Appropriations Committee Meeting, Room 810, Farnum Building (373-6960)

Natural Resources Department - Wednesday, February 19, 4:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1725)

Appropriations, Joint Senate/House - Wednesday, February 19, 11:30 a.m., and Thursday, March 6, 12:00 noon, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)

 

Families and Human Services - Thursday, February 20, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1801)

 

Technology and Energy - Wednesday, February 19, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)

 

 

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:12 a.m.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 19, 2003, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate