No. 27

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

93rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 23, 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 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--present

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

Reverend Guy Lynch of Unity Church of Greater Lansing offered the following invocation:

Dear God, we come to You today because we recognize that we cannot do the people's work without You. Let each one here today be reminded that their work is sacred and that they have been chosen for it not only through elections, but they are chosen by You with all the special gifts that You have bestowed upon them. Let each of us be comforted that You are with us through it all and will never leave us.

We affirm that everyone is prepared to receive new ideas and ways to address each issue. Let discussions take place without bravado, partisanship, or animosity because these honorable Senators understand that they are Your servants. Help each one make the commitment to listen closely to what others have to say and hear their point of view. Perhaps even more important, help each one find the least threatening way of giving their own point of view. Such a commitment is appropriate when we consider that each person here is Your creation whom You love and will not stop loving. And when votes are taken, let us relax knowing that Your will is done even if we do not understand.

We further make a commitment today to forgive others their transgressions even as You forgive us for our failings, and we vow to do better. Let us even in the business of governance learn to love as You love and look past all appearances to see the truth that each is in their own way a child of God.

We ask that You sanctify our love of this beautiful state of Michigan. We dedicate ourselves to the welfare of all knowing that You have provided everything necessary for success-filled and happy lives. Let Your will be done through us today.

We express now our gratitude for Your presence which guides, protects, and supports all of us and always. We thank You for Your understanding. We thank You for Your strength. We thank You for Your peace.

We thank You, for Thine is the kingdom, power, and the glory forever. Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senators Leland, Johnson and Emerson entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Hammerstrom moved that Senators Garcia, Birkholz and Bishop be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, March 22:

House Bill Nos. 4001 4002 4272 4273

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, March 22, for her approval the following bill:

Enrolled Senate Bill No.234 at 9:36a.m.

Recess

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

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

10:13a.m.

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

During the recess, Senators Bishop and Garcia entered the Senate Chamber.

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 Kuipers 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.199, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 1021 (MCL 436.2021), as amended by 2002 PA 725.

Substitute (S-2).

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

1. Amend page 2, line 5, after "WINE" by inserting "UNLESS THE VENDOR IS LICENSED AS A SPECIALLY DESIGNATED MERCHANT".

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.282, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 9105 and 9106 (MCL 324.9105 and 324.9106), as amended by 2000 PA 504, and by adding sections 9106a and 9115a.

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.

During the Committee of the Whole, Senators Thomas and Birkholz entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the following bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

Senate Bill No.79

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No.79, entitled

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

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Birkholz offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 4, following line 9, following subsection (6), by inserting:

"(7) WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY AND AFTER PROVIDING NOTICE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR TOWNSHIP IN WHICH THE BUSINESS IS LOCATED, A BUSINESS NOT SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION MAY AGREE TO BE PART OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS SECTION AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT." and renumbering the remaining subsections.

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No.57 Yeas--38

Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Sanborn

Barcia Clarke Jelinek Schauer

Basham Cropsey Johnson Scott

Bernero Emerson Kuipers Sikkema

Birkholz Garcia Leland Stamas

Bishop George McManus Switalski

Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas

Brown Goschka Patterson Toy

Cassis Hammerstrom Prusi Van Woerkom

Cherry Hardiman

Nays--0

Excused--0

Not Voting--0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

Senator Johnson offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No.14.

A concurrent resolution to increase the total project cost of the Iron Ore Museum project for the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries to reflect the receipt of private gift and donation revenues for the purpose of the project.

Whereas, The Iron Ore Museum project of the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries was authorized in 2000 PA 291 with a total project cost of $500,000; and

Whereas, The Department of History, Arts, and Libraries has successfully raised private gift and donation revenues to expand the exhibit space at the Iron Ore Museum at Negaunee for artifact protection, additional displays, and public programming; and

Whereas, The Department of History, Arts, and Libraries, together with the Department of Management and Budget, has estimated that the total cost of the Iron Ore Museum project is now $800,000; and

Whereas, The Department of History, Arts, and Libraries has agreed to fund the increase in the project cost of $300,000 with private grant and gift revenues appropriated for support of Michigan historical programs in section 106 of 2004 PA 340; 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 receipt of private gift and donation revenues by the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries and thus approves an increase in the total authorized cost for the Iron Ore Museum project to an amount not to exceed $800,000 (State General Fund/General Purpose share being $500,000 and private grants and gifts share being $300,000), with the private grants and gifts share appropriated as authorized in section 106 of 2004 PA 340. 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 the Director of the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries.

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, Garcia, Kuipers, Schauer and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

Senators Sikkema and Emerson offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No.15.

A concurrent resolution to reappoint Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A., as Auditor General.

Whereas, Article 4, Section 53 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 requires the legislature by a majority vote of the members elected to and serving in each house to appoint an auditor general, who shall be a certified public accountant licensed to practice in this state to serve for a term of eight years; and

Whereas, Under the provisions of Article 4, Section 53, the Auditor General of the state of Michigan shall conduct post audits of financial transactions and accounts of the state and of all branches, departments, offices, boards, commissions, agencies, authorities, and institutions established by the state constitution or by law, and performance post audits; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the members of the Michigan Legislature, pursuant to Article 4, Section 53 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963, hereby reappoint Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A., as Auditor General of the state of Michigan, to serve for a term of eight years.

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 further consideration of the concurrent resolution be postponed for today.

The motion prevailed.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:33a.m.

10:44a.m.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned 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 Kuipers 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.286, entitled

A bill to require online dating services to conduct criminal background checks or to provide certain notices; and to provide remedies.

Substitute (S-2).

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

1. Amend page 3, line 14, after "Sec. 2." by inserting "(1)".

2. Amend page 3, line 15, after "to" by inserting "members the provider knows, or should know, based on information provided by the member, are".

3. Amend page 3, line 15, after "shall" by inserting "disclose prominently on the provider's homepage that due to the limitations of criminal background checks, members of the online dating service should adhere to safe dating practices while dating other members of the online dating service. The online service provider shall also".

4. Amend page 3, line 23, after "section" by striking out "1(a)(i)" and inserting "1(e)(i)".

5. Amend page 4, line 4, after "section" by striking out "1(a)(ii)" and inserting "1(e)(ii)".

6. Amend page 4, following line 10, by inserting:

"(2) A provider shall not fraudulently post a warning required under subsection (1).".

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.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Schauer, Jacobs, Barcia, Basham, Hardiman, Bernero, Scott, George, Cherry, Goschka, Birkholz, Leland, Emerson, Thomas, Van Woerkom, Clarke, Clark-Coleman, Cropsey, Johnson, Patterson, Brown, Cassis, Allen, Prusi, Switalski, Brater, Bishop, Jelinek, Olshove, Hammerstrom, Kuipers, Garcia and McManus introduced

Senate Bill No.336, entitled

A bill to designate November 26 of each year as Sojourner Truth Day in the state of Michigan.

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

Senators Allen, Birkholz, Olshove, Bishop, Gilbert, George, Garcia, Van Woerkom, Goschka and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No.337, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 35c.

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

Senators Allen, Birkholz, Olshove, Bernero, Gilbert, George, Goschka and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No.338, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10k (MCL 247.660k), as amended by 1982 PA 438.

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

Senators Allen, Birkholz, Olshove, Gilbert, George, Bernero, Van Woerkom, Goschka and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No.339, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 13e.

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

Senators Birkholz, Allen, Bishop, Gilbert, George, Garcia, Van Woerkom, Goschka and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No.340, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2003 PA 247.

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

Senators Gilbert, Allen, Garcia, Bernero, Goschka and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No.341, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8395 (MCL 600.8395).

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

Senators Olshove, Allen, Goschka and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No.342, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 252a.

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

Senators Barcia, Birkholz, Allen, Olshove, Bernero, Gilbert, George, Van Woerkom, Goschka and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No.343, entitled

A bill to provide for the establishment of a neighborhood improvement authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority; to correct and prevent deterioration in neighborhoods and certain other areas; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans and development areas; to promote residential and economic growth; to create a board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the board; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officials; to provide for rule promulgation; and to provide for enforcement of the act.

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

Senators Allen, Birkholz, Olshove, Gilbert, George, Garcia, Bernero, Van Woerkom, Goschka and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No.344, entitled

A bill to identify commerce centers; to target state funding; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials.

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

House Bill No.4001, entitled

A bill to establish an undergraduate tuition waiver program for children of certain deceased or disabled members of the armed forces of the United States; to provide for the administration of the tuition waiver program; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No.4002, entitled

A bill to amend 1946 (1st Ex Sess) PA 9, entitled "An act to create the Michigan veterans' trust fund, and to define who shall be eligible to receive assistance therefrom; to provide for the disbursement of the income thereof and surplus therein; to create a board of trustees, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for county and district committees, and their powers, duties, and expenses; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations to carry out the provisions of this act," by repealing sections 1a, 1b, 1c, 1e, and 1f (MCL 35.601a, 35.601b, 35.601c, 35.601e, and 35.601f).

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No.4272, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 63, entitled "An act to provide for the furnishing of suitable flag holders and United States flags for the graves of veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States for the marking and designation of the graves for memorial purposes; and to provide a penalty for the removal or destruction of the flag holders and United States flags when placed," by amending section 1 (MCL 35.381), as amended by 1988 PA 263.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.

House Bill No.4273, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 63, entitled "An act to provide for the furnishing of suitable flag holders and United States flags for the graves of veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States for the marking and designation of the graves for memorial purposes; and to provide a penalty for the removal or destruction of the flag holders and United States flags when placed," (MCL 35.381 to 35.833) by adding section 1a.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.

Statements

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Scott's statement is as follows:

Last evening, I was listening to the mayor of Detroit, and I was very pleased that he talked about insurance. So I am glad that he is finally dealing with the insurance and indicated that Chief Bully-Cummings was going to be adding just a little more to what she is already doing, and that is that anyone who reports a stolen vehicle or an accident, they must come into the office to report that. The new part is that they must sign this affidavit. Hopefully, with that it will lower the statistics for Detroit so that we can get some better insurance rates.

Last week, I announced the launching of a new insurance website, which I created as a source of information sharing. This website contains information on proposed legislation as well as a petition for Michigan residents to sign and to share their own insurance story. I believe it is important that we provide an opportunity for all ratepayers in this state to not only gain insight into the insurance issue, but to also have the ability to respond directly to the high auto and homeowners insurance rates in this state, particularly in our urban settings.

I bring to your attention again the data that continues to show Detroit as one of the most expensive cities in the country in which to insure a vehicle. Unaffordable insurance rates are breaking the backs of Michigan citizens. Our economy, our quality of life is threatened by insurance companies that charge high-priced, out-of-reach rates.

I look forward to working with you as we search for meaningful ways to bring much needed rate relief to our constituents.

Senator Thomas' statement is as follows:

This week our nation has watched in horror and we collectively mourn the events that have taken place in Red Lake's school district of Minnesota, specifically Red Lake High School. It is a tragic situation where we have witnessed nine people killed and 14 others wounded by a very troubled young man.

Jeff Weise was a victim of the system. Relatives of Jeffrey Weise told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that he was a loner who usually wore black and was teased by other kids. Jeff Weise, while a troubled young man, was a victim of school bullying.

Thirty percent of students who drop out of school do so because of bullying in their schools. Fifty percent of all identified school bullies become criminals as adults. Since 1992 in the United States, there have been more than 250 violent deaths of innocent school children in school buildings or on school property. In each of these situations there, the case has involved victims or a victim of school bullying. Twenty-five percent of the teachers across the country, frankly, see nothing wrong with bullying. Members of legislatures across the country believe that kids will be kids, and therefore, we should do nothing to prevent bullying. As a result, only 4 percent of the reported cases of bullying across the United States get acted upon. Still, time after time after time, we hear stories of kids who harm themselves and others because they are the victims of bullying.

When will enough be enough? When will states like Michigan definitively move to ban the practice of bullying? Senate Bill No.44 has been introduced in this Legislature. It was introduced in the past Legislature, and it's been debated and amended, hearings promised, and yet, hearings have never happened on this important legislation.

It is time, as we grieve and mourn for the victims of Red Lake High School, as we mourn for all of America's children, to keep them safe in the school buildings. It is time for us, it is truly time for us, to adopt anti-bullying legislation that will send a clear and definitive message that bullying of kids, the teasing, and the taunting and treating of kids who are somewhat different is unacceptable behavior.

I would hope that this chamber would act definitively on Senate Bill No.44. For those who would like to co-sponsor new legislation, we actually have a new blueback here today. It will be on my desk. I invite you to co-sponsor with me that which will further ban bullying, but as we have talked about the Internet and the safety of Internet dating, it is time that we also address cyberbullying. So this new legislation will include prevention of cyberbullying as well. Certainly, as we as politicians come across blogs and web logs, things of that nature, that is now 21st century bullying, so we have included cyberbullying in this new legislation.

If you, like me, believe that the state of Michigan owes a responsibility to its kids whom we require by law to be in school, to actually keep them safe when they are there, I hope that you will come over to the desk and sign on to this new blueback. I would also hope that you would join with me in calling for immediate consideration of Senate Bill No.44 and the subsequent bill that will be introduced later today so that we can once and for all send a true signal that bullying will not be tolerated.

I hope that we take this action before something like what happened at Red Lake High School in the school district of Minnesota happens in Michigan. It should never happen in Michigan, and we can stop it. We can definitely take action. I hope you will join with me.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No.4413, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16 (MCL 770.16), as added by 2000 PA 402.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Alan L. Cropsey

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cropsey, Bishop, Sanborn, Patterson, Schauer and Brater

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 1:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Cropsey (C), Bishop, Sanborn, Patterson, Schauer, Bernero and Brater

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No.8.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University relative to the Michigan State University Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No.19, p. 219.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Shirley Johnson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Johnson, Stamas, Brown, Goschka, Garcia, Cropsey, Jelinek, McManus, Hardiman, George, Prusi, Barcia, Scott, Cherry, Clarke and Switalski

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No.9.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Central Michigan University relative to the Central Michigan University Health Professions Building.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No.19, p. 220.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Shirley Johnson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Johnson, Stamas, Brown, Goschka, Garcia, Cropsey, Jelinek, McManus, Hardiman, George, Prusi, Barcia, Scott, Cherry, Clarke and Switalski

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No.10.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Regents of the University of Michigan relative to the University of Michigan ­ Ann Arbor Central Campus Renovation Phase II ­ Mason Hall and Haven Hall.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No.19, p. 221.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Shirley Johnson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Johnson, Stamas, Brown, Goschka, Garcia, Cropsey, Jelinek, McManus, Hardiman, George, Prusi, Barcia, Scott, Cherry, Clarke and Switalski

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No.11.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of Management and Budget Roosevelt Parking Facility.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No.19, p. 223.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Shirley Johnson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Johnson, Stamas, Brown, Goschka, Garcia, Cropsey, Jelinek, McManus, Hardiman, George, Prusi, Barcia, Scott, Cherry, Clarke and Switalski

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

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.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No.20, p. 233.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Shirley Johnson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Johnson, Stamas, Brown, Goschka, Garcia, Cropsey, Jelinek, McManus, Hardiman, George, Prusi, Barcia, Scott, Cherry, Clarke and Switalski

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 2:15p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Johnson (C), Stamas, Brown, Goschka, Garcia, Cropsey, Jelinek, McManus, Hardiman, George, Prusi, Barcia, Scott, Cherry, Clarke and Switalski

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Transportation submitted the following:

Joint public hearing held on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at 6:00p.m., MDOT Grand Region TSC, 1420 Front Avenue, N.W., Grand Rapids

Present: Senator Kuipers

Excused: Senators Gilbert (C), Goschka, Leland and Basham

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 9:00a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Department of Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 1:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Johnson (C), Stamas and Barcia

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 1:00p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Hardiman (C), George and Scott

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 1:00p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Garcia (C), McManus and Switalski

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Commerce and Labor submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Allen (C), Toy and Schauer

Excused: Senators McManus and Olshove

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on History, Arts, and Libraries submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators George (C), McManus and Clarke

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Judiciary and Corrections submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Cropsey (C), Brown and Garcia

Absent: Senators Switalski and Prusi

Scheduled Meetings

Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism - Thursday, March 24, 9:00a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture - Thursdays, March 24 and April 14, 2:30p.m.; and April 21, 3:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5932)

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

Family Independence Agency - Thursday, March 24, 8:30a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-1801)

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

History, Arts, and Libraries - Tuesday, April 19, 3:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; and Monday, April 11, 5:00p.m., Kalamazoo (location to be announced) (373-0793)

State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, March 24 and April 14, 1:00p.m.; and April 21, 2:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5932)

Transportation Department - Tuesdays, April 12 and April 19, 1:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)

Education - Thursday, March 24, 2:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-6920)

Local, Urban and State Affairs - Thursday, March 24, 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1707)

Technology and Energy - Wednesday, April 13, 3:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)

Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:52a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 24, 2005, at 10:00a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate