No. 20

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

93rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 8, 2005.

10:00a.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 not present.

Allen--present Emerson--present Olshove--present

Barcia--present Garcia--present Patterson--present

Basham--present George--present Prusi--present

Bernero--present Gilbert--present Sanborn--present

Birkholz--present Goschka--present Schauer--present

Bishop--present Hammerstrom--present Scott--excused

Brater--present Hardiman--present Sikkema--present

Brown--present Jacobs--present Stamas--present

Cassis--present Jelinek--present Switalski--present

Cherry--present Johnson--present Thomas--present

Clark-Coleman--present Kuipers--present Toy--present

Clarke--present Leland--present Van Woerkom--present

Cropsey--present McManus--present

Father Ellis Clifton of Church of the Resurrection of Ecorse offered the following invocation:

O God, the source of all wisdom, whose way is divine peace, we come before You to ask Your guidance and blessings upon all who serve this glorious state, especially those assembled in the Senate of this state of Michigan. Give us sensibility in our deliberations and fairness in our hearts so that we may provide for the needs of all our fellow citizens and enact such laws as shall serve all Michiganders and please You to the glory of Your name. Guide us as we serve, O God.

Guide us as we serve those whose call is to farm the earth for our collective use. May that which we do as legislators of this great state help to provide a way for all to share in the fruits of this land. Guide us as we serve, O God.

Guide us as we serve those who labor in industry. May that which we do help to provide quality and affordable products to everyone and that no one should suffer due to lack of access to that which they need. Guide us as we serve, O God.

Guide all who work in public service. May that which we do help them to provide for all the people of this great state and assist in equal distribution of these services which provide for our common life and individual needs. Guide us as we serve, O God.

Guide us as we serve those who suffer want and anxiety due from being unemployed. May that which we do inspire the people of this state to use our public and private wealth that all may find suitable and fulfilling employment and receive just payment for their labors. Guide us as we serve, O God.

Guide us as we assist those who serve as educators in this state. May that which we do help our schools, colleges, and universities continue to be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom. Guide us as we serve, O God.

Guide us as we serve all the poor and neglected of this state: the homeless and the destitute; the old and the sick; and those who have no one to care for them. May that which we do help to turn their sorrow into joy and to show our compassion for all people as we try to meet their needs. Guide us as we serve, O God.

Guide us as we serve those who live in the various communities of our state: urban, suburban, and rural--both rich and poor. May that which we do help to renew the ties of mutual regard and sensible treatment that are supposed to shape our civic life. Enable us to eliminate poverty, ignorance, prejudice, oppression, and any form of discord so that good manners, respect, and godly behavior towards one another may prevail and so that the diverse multitude of people living in this glorious state may find joy in the fulfillment of their humanity. Guide us as we serve, O God.

Finally, we ask You to guide us as we serve all those who may consider themselves omitted from the petitions of this prayer. May that which we do provide for their needs, and may Your sense of love, justice, and righteousness be known by what we do. Once again, we ask that You guide us as we serve, O God. Amen.

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

Recess

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:08a.m.

10:17a.m.

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

During the recess, Senators Sikkema, Hardiman, Gilbert, Johnson, McManus, Allen, Toy, Brown, Bishop, Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Cassis, Jelinek, Goschka, Stamas, Cropsey, Garcia, George and Kuipers entered the Senate Chamber.

A quorum of the Senate was present.

Motions and Communications

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the media be allowed to film along the east and west aisles during the first 20 minutes of session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hammerstrom moved that Senator Johnson be excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

The following communication was received:

Public Service Commission

March 4, 2005

Following the largest electric blackout in North American history in August 2003, the Commission committed to a number of actions designed to prevent future disruptions for Michigan citizens. On January 24, 2004, the Commission formally adopted rules governing service quality and reliability for electric distribution system. Under these rules, Michigan consumers have in place some of the best standards in the country, which include stiff penalties for utilities that fail to live up to the standards.

On November 23, 2004, the Commission issued an order granting The Detroit Edison Company $87,382,000 in rate relief. This followed an interim order issued in February in which the Commission granted $248,430,000 in interim relief. At the same time, the Commission reduced the Power Supply Cost Recovery charge by $126 million annually. This rate case, described as one of the most complex ever before the Commission, was Detroit Edison's first rate case in 10 years and its first since the passage of Public Act 141 of 2000. Detroit Edison residential customers will not see a rate increase until January 1, 2006 due to rate caps established in the Act. As a result of these two actions, the typical residential customer will see a monthly increase of $5.64. As part of this order, the Commission made permanent the Low Income and Energy Efficiency Fund, providing $40 million annually to assist Michigan most needy citizens.

On October 14, 2004, the Commission responded to Michigan's low-income and senior citizens needs by awarding $20 million from the Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund for low-income energy assistance. On October 22, 2004, the Commission followed this action with a second award of $8 million from the fund for low-income energy efficiency grants. The two awards provide immediate assistance for heating needs as well as longer term assistance in reducing future heating costs for low-income and senior citizens. Additional funds continue to be awarded in the first quarter of 2005.

The MPSC continues to focus on homeland security issues to protect the safety and health of Michigan residents and to reduce critical infrastructure risks and vulnerabilities. In 2004, 10 MPSC staff members underwent training in emergency procedures involving the State Emergency Operations Center to assist in the event of a future crisis.

Two hundred ninety three cases were filed electronically with the Commission in 2004, accounting for 52% of all cases filed. Additionally, the MPSC began to implement a Paperless Electronic Filing Pilot for power supply cost recovery and gas supply cost recovery plan and reconciliation cases. By eliminating the need for filing any paper copies of a document, both participants and the State of Michigan's benefited through reduced costs and nearly immediate electronic access to these documents 24 hours a day. Nearly two million e-filed documents were downloaded from the Commission's Website in 2004, compared with approximately one million the previous year.

The Commission launched wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) in their hearing rooms as a way of enhancing the electronic filing experience. Wi-Fi allows case participants to access and e-file documents, conduct research, e-mail or schedule case hearing dates without leaving the hearing room.

The MPSC continued to provide direct support for Michigan consumer and businesses through the Commission's Call Center. Calls to the toll-free number are taken live and result in a record or each complaint or request for information. Nearly 44,000 Michigan consumers and businesses received assistance on electric, natural gas or telephone issues.

Forty three competitive local exchange carries were granted licenses or approved amendments to existing license, with 208 competitive carriers licensed to provide telecommunication services in Michigan. Nearly 1.7 million Michigan telephone lines are being served by competitive local telephone service providers. With 26.5% of Michigan customers receiving telephone service from a competitive provider, Michigan's basic local telephone service market is one of the most competitive in the nation.

We are pleased to provide you with this Annual Report. We look forward to working with you on future matters vital to Michigan residents.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Peter Lark, Chairman

Robert B. Nelson, Commissioner

Laura Chappelle, Commissioner

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Thursday, March 3, and are available at the legislative Web site:

House Bill Nos. 4434 4435 4436 4437 4438 4439 4440 4441 4442

The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Friday, March 4, and are available at the legislative Web site:

Senate Bill Nos. 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287

House Bill Nos. 4443 4444 4445 4446 4447 4448 4449 4450 4451 4452 4453 4454 4455 4456 4457

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

March 4, 2005

I am writing to inform you of my withdrawal of the following reappointment filed with the Office of the Great Seal on January 14, 2005:

Michigan Carrot Committee

Mr.Gary L. Brandt of 116 Pennell Road, Imlay City, Michigan 48444, county of Lapeer, reappointed to represent fresh growers, for a term expiring October 31, 2007.

At the time of withdrawal, this reappointment was pending before the Michigan Senate.

Sincerely,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The message was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

March 4, 2005

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointments to state office pursuant to Section 28 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Section 3 of 1964 PA 286, MCL 247.803:

State Transportation Commission

Ms.Maureen Miller Brosnan, a Democrat, of 11320 Arden, Livonia, Michigan 48150, county of Wayne, succeeding Betty Jean Awrey, whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing March 4, 2005 and expiring December 21, 2007.

Mr.James R. Rosendall, an Independent, of 1284 Valley View Court, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544, county of Kent, succeeding John Garside, whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing March 4, 2005 and expiring December 21, 2007.

Sincerely,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, designated Senator Jacobs as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No.53, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 17c of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17c), as added by 2002 PA 28.

Substitute (S-2).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No.54, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 53, entitled "An act to prohibit access to computers, computer systems, and computer networks for certain fraudulent purposes; to prohibit intentional and unauthorized access, alteration, damage, and destruction of computers, computer systems, computer networks, computer software programs, and data; to prohibit the sending of certain electronic messages; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 7 (MCL 752.797), as amended by 2000 PA 180, and by adding section 5b.

Substitute (S-3).

The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "NOT" by striking out the balance of the line through "AUTHORIZATION" on line 2.

2. Amend page 1, line 3, after "(A)" by inserting "INTENTIONALLY AND WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION".

3. Amend page 1, line 6, after "(B)" by inserting "INTENTIONALLY AND WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION".

4. Amend page 2, following line 26, by inserting:

"(E) "INTERNET" MEANS THAT TERM AS DEFINED IN 47 USC 230." and relettering the remaining subdivision.

The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No.151, entitled

A bill to prohibit certain conduct relating to computer software, including spyware, and the unauthorized collection and use of information from computers; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers; and to provide remedies.

Substitute (S-2).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No.70, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 360.

Substitute (S-1).

The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 3, following line 18, by inserting:

"(7) A CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL NOT ARISE AGAINST THE OWNER OF PROPERTY FOR AN INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS ON THAT PROPERTY WITH THE OWNER'S ORAL OR WRITTEN CONSENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS PART, UNLESS THE INJURY WAS CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL AND WANTON MISCONDUCT OF THE OWNER.".

The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

Resolutions

Senator Johnson offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No.13.

A concurrent resolution to increase the total project cost of the General Campus Renovations project at St. Clair Community College.

Whereas, The St. Clair Community College--General Campus Renovations project was authorized in 2002 PA 530 with a total project cost of $9,000,000. This figure takes into account the veto of Section 411 of 2002 PA 530; and

Whereas, St. Clair Community College has estimated that the total cost to complete the General Campus Renovations project has increased to $13,000,000; and

Whereas, St. Clair Community College has agreed to fund the increase in the project cost of $4,000,000, with the state commitment remaining at $4,500,000; and

Whereas, Pursuant to section 246 of 1984 PA 431, as amended, being MCL § 18.1246, the authorized cost of projects shall only be established or revised by specific reference in a budget act, by concurrent resolution adopted by both houses of the legislature, or inferred by the total amount of any appropriations made to complete plans and construction; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the Michigan Legislature recognizes the need to increase the total authorized cost for the St. Clair Community College--General Campus Renovations project to an amount not to exceed $13,000,000 (State Building Authority share $4,499,800; the State General Fund/General Purpose share $200; and St. Clair Community College share $8,500,000) and that the legislature intends to continue to appropriate funds for construction subject to the limitations herein stated, in amounts not to exceed the authorized cost, subject to the ordinary vicissitudes of the legislative process; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the State Budget Director, the Director of the Department of Management and Budget, and St. Clair Community College.

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 Appropriations.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Birkholz and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Olshove, Jacobs, Cherry, Kuipers, Patterson, Allen, Bernero, Switalski, Jelinek, Schauer and Hardiman introduced

Senate Bill No.288, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310b.

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

Senators Goschka, Toy, Jacobs, Garcia and Birkholz introduced

Senate Bill No.289, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2004 PA 458.

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

Senators Jelinek, Cassis, Bishop, Gilbert, Birkholz, Allen and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No.290, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 9k.

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

Statements

Senators Bernero and Jacobs asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Bernero's statement is as follows:

At your desks, my colleagues, you all should have received, under my stamp, an article from the AP about Governor Schwarzenegger in California and his latest initiative. The headline is "Schwarzenegger Wants School Junk Food Banned."

As you know, ladies and gentlemen, when it starts in California, it often spreads. But here in Michigan, in a sense, we were ahead of the curve. We've been talking about this issue, working on this issue, and it is vital. There's a quote in that article it says, "'First of all, we in California this year are introducing legislation that would ban all the sale of junk food in the schools,' Schwarzenegger said."

So I would urge my colleagues, we have an opportunity to instead of being late to jump on the train, we can still lead the nation when it comes to protecting our children's health and doing the right thing and putting healthy options in front of our kids instead of the cornucopia of garbage that is too often in front of our children in schools across the state. We have an opportunity to be a real leader as we are in other fields and put healthy options, healthy things in front of our children and not just let the almighty dollar rule and allow this junk food to continue to permeate the environment of our children.

I know that we all care about the academic advancement of our children. We have a lot of debates about that. We need to also be concerned about their physical health. The physical and academic growth go together, and there is a lot of good research on that.

So Senate Bill No.91 has been referred to the Health Policy Committee, for which I am delighted, for which I am grateful, and I look forward to working with the esteemed Majority Floor Leader and all of my colleagues on making real progress this year for the health and growth of our children.

Senator Jacobs' statement is as follows:

On Thursday, March 3, at 11:30a.m., the state of Michigan lost a legendary citizen, a civic leader, a pillar of the business community, a philanthropist. But Max Fisher was more than a wealthy industrialist, more than a mover and a shaker. He was a friend, advocate, and an advisor--an advisor to Presidents George Bush, Sr., and Gerald Ford.

Max Fisher was the quintessential American success story. The son of poor Russian immigrants, he was born in 1908, the same year the first Model T rolled off the line. He began his career as a salesman earning $15 a week and left this life as one of the 400 richest in the country. But his wealth was not to be his only legacy. Instead, he will be remembered for building bridges. Yes, bridges--bridges between Detroit and the suburbs; between blacks and whites; between business and the community; between culture and the common citizen; and perhaps, most notably, between the United States and Israel.

His passionate commitment and advocacy towards peace in the Middle East were of epic proportion. And his generosity to Jewish causes was unparalleled. "Israel," Fisher said, "stood for the ideals we value: freedom, equality, and a commitment to help the persecuted." When asked in a Detroit Free Press interview about his tireless efforts toward building a Jewish homeland, Max Fisher said that the Jews deserved a homeland, and "I'm going to help them." Those simple words remained a credo, a testimony to how he lived his life.

Not only did he help the Jewish community from West Bloomfield to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, he helped the city of Detroit regain its equilibrium after the 1967 riots. He helped establish New Detroit. He helped found Detroit Renaissance. He helped fund the newly established Focus: HOPE. He helped garner support for building the Renaissance Center. He helped fund the expansion of Orchestra Hall with the Max M. Fisher Music Center that opened in 2003. And, in 2004, he helped facilitate a $100 million gift to the University of Michigan Business School. And something that few people know, he and Al Taubman made certain that Rosa Parks lived her final years in dignity and grace. After she was assaulted in 1994 in her neighborhood, Max Fisher said, "Let's get her out of that neighborhood and over to the Riverfront Apartments." And so he and Al Taubman helped finance the move with no public fanfare.

In the Jewish community it is often said, "May we go from strength to strength." To replicate Max Fisher's strength will be a challenge. Max Fisher was a choshever mentsh--a man of worth, of dignity, and respect. He was also a visionary, a diplomat, and ever a gentleman, but always self-effacing.

Two years ago, at the opening of "The Max" at Orchestra Hall, he expressed reluctance to talk about his accomplishments. "I don't think it's good taste to talk about what you think you've done. Do what you think you'd like to do. That's it."

"Do what you think you'd like to do." Max Fisher did what he thought he'd like to do. And we--the state of Michigan, the city of Detroit, our Jewish community, our country, and our world--are richer for it. And Judge Damon Keith helped to sum it all up: "He was a firm believer that equality is every person's due."

Shalom alechem, Max Fisher. May you go in peace.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No.72, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1304.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cassis, Van Woerkom and Clark-Coleman

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 3, 2005, at 2:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Kuipers (C), Cassis, Van Woerkom and Clark-Coleman

Excused: Senator Leland

The Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism reported

Senate Resolution No.9.

A resolution to express support for the mission of Rural Partners of Michigan and calling for increased investment in this work.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No.13, p. 157.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

Gerald Van Woerkom

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Gilbert, Brater and Thomas

Nays: None

The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism reported

Senate Bill No.223, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 38e (MCL 208.38e), as amended by 2003 PA 273.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass:

1. Amend page 4, line 13, by striking out all of line 13 through "1322," on line 15 and inserting "AUTHORIZED UNDER THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT IN 29 USC 2832".

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Gerald Van Woerkom

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Gilbert and Jelinek

Nays: Senator Thomas

The bill and the amendment recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 3, 2005, at 8:30a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Van Woerkom (C), Gilbert, Jelinek, Brater and Thomas

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Higher Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 3, 2005, at 8:30a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Goschka (C), Johnson, Hardiman, Cherry and Prusi

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 3, 2005, at 11:30a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Johnson (C), George, Cropsey, Goschka, Hardiman, Prusi, Clarke and Cherry

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Capital Outlay - Thursday, March 10, 9:00a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)

Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Wednesdays, March 23, April 13, April 20 and April 27, 3:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2420)

General Government - Tuesdays, March 22, April 12, April 19 and April 26, 1:00p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building (373-2420)

Higher Education - Wednesday, March 9, 3:30p.m. and Tuesday, March 15, 3:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1760)

Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, March 9, 3:00p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-7670)

Families and Human Services and House Family and Children Services - Thursday, March 10, 1:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1801)

Finance - Wednesday, March 9, 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1758)

Government Operations - Wednesday, March 9, 11:00a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-0797)

Health Policy - Wednesday, March 9, 1:00p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-3543)

Legislative Council - Thursday, March 10, 9:00a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-0212)

Local, Urban and State Affairs - Thursdays, March 10, 1:00p.m., Lecture Hall 1100, Center for Higher Education, Muskegon Community College, 221 S. Quarterline Road, Muskegon; and March 17, 1:00p.m., DiPonio Room (#500-D), VisTaTech Center, Schoolcraft Community College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia (373-1707)

Michigan Capitol Committee - Tuesday, March 15, 12:00 noon, Room 426, Capitol Building (373-0289)

Technology and Energy - Wednesday, March 9, 3:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:52a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 10:00a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate