No. 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
93rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 18, 2006.
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 Garcia--present Olshove--present
Barcia--present George--present Patterson--present
Basham--present Gilbert--present Prusi--present
Birkholz--present Goschka--present Sanborn--present
Bishop--present Hammerstrom--present Schauer--present
Brater--present Hardiman--present Scott--present
Brown--present Jacobs --present Sikkema--present
Cassis--present Jelinek--present Stamas--present
Cherry--present Johnson--present Switalski--present
Clark-Coleman--present Kuipers--present Thomas--present
Clarke--present Leland--present Toy--present
Cropsey--present McManus--present Van Woerkom--present
Emerson--present
Father Roman Pasieczny of St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church of Warren offered the following invocation:
Praise to You, Lord God, King of the universe. You have made this beautiful world for us to live in. Guide the members of the Michigan State Senate, and help them to work together in harmony for the good of the people in Michigan.
Grant these men and women light to know the needs of all communities, courage in the face of difficulties, and strength to make wise decisions. Bless their plans and deliberations, and bring them to success. Do not allow self-interest or greed to influence them, for You have chosen them to serve Your people.
Glory and honor to You, God of justice and peace. We praise You and thank You, for You are God forever and ever. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Birkholz, Basham and Goschka entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No.246
Senate Bill No.318
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following select committee:
21st Century Jobs Funds (SCR 38) - Senators Garcia (C), Bishop, Gilbert and Switalski.
The select committee appointments were approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following communication was received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notice of Filing
December 22, 2005
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive
Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed at 4:43p.m. this date, administrative rule (05-12-07) for the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity, entitled "Neighborhood Assistance Participation Program." These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Sincerely,
Terri Lynn Land
Secretary of State
Robin Houston, Office Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, January 17:
House Bill No. 5447
The Secretary announced that the following official bills and joint resolution were printed on Thursday, January 12, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 939 940 941 942 943 944 945 946 947 948 949 950 951 952 953 954 955 956 957
House Bill Nos. 5538 5539 5540 5541 5542 5543 5544 5545
House Joint Resolution R
Messages from the Governor
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No.272
Senate Bill No.271
Senate Bill No.264
Senate Bill No.274
Senate Bill No.281
Senate Bill No.175
Senate Bill No.236
Senate Bill No.892
Senate Bill No.893
The motion prevailed.
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
January 11, 2006
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointment to state office under Section 501 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.501:
Commission of Natural Resources
Mr.Keith J. Charters, a Republican, of 126 Spring Hill Road, Traverse City, Michigan 48686, county of Grand Traverse, reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2009.
January 12, 2006
I respectfully submit to the Senate pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment to office under Section 2 of 1964 PA 183, MCL 830.412:
State Building Authority Board of Trustees
Mr.John A. Clark of 3915 Bishop, Detroit, Michigan 48224, county of Wayne, succeeding Rhonda Grant, whose term has expired, representing the general public, for a term commencing January 12, 2006 and expiring August 21, 2009.
January 12, 2006
Pursuant to Section 7111 of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7111, please be advised of the following appointment to office:
Controlled Substances Advisory Commission
Mr.Lawrence A. Letsche, D.V.M., of 6565 North Territorial Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Washtenaw, succeeding Patricia O'Handley, whose term has expired, representing the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine, for a term commencing January 12, 2006 and expiring August 30, 2007.
January 12, 2006
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointments and reappointments to state office under Sections 16121 and 17021 of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16121 and 333.17021:
Michigan Board of Medicine
Mr.Oliver G. Cameron, M.D., Ph.D., of 1215 Southwood Court, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, succeeding Ali Moinn, whose term has expired, representing physicians, for a term commencing January 12, 2006 and expiring December 31, 2009.
Mr.David L. Dull, M.D., of 2109 Hunters Run, N.E., Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, succeeding Timothy Laing, whose term has expired, representing physicians, for a term commencing January 12, 2006 and expiring December 31, 2009.
Mr.David S. Weingarden, M.D., of 17140 Adrian Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, county of Oakland, succeeding Kenneth Edwards, whose term has expired, representing physicians, for a term commencing January 12, 2006 and expiring December 31, 2009.
Mr.Scot F. Goldberg, M.D., M.B.A., of 1945 Long Pointe Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302, county of Oakland, reappointed to represent physicians, for a term expiring December 31, 2009.
Mr.Jeffrey M. Jones, M.D., of 530 Sylvan Drive, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, county of Calhoun, reappointed to represent physicians, for a term expiring December 31, 2009.
Ms.Leticia J. San Diego, Ph.D., of 39767 Chaffer Court, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, county of Macomb, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term expiring December 31, 2009.
January 12, 2006
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment and reappointment 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
Mr.James S. Scalici, a Republican, of 23675 Woodlynne Drive, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025, county of Oakland, succeeding Robert Bender, whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing January 12, 2006 and expiring December 21, 2008.
Mr.Ted B. Wahby, a Democrat, of 30117 Elmgrove Street, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48082, county of Macomb, reappointed for a term expiring December 21, 2008.
January 17, 2006
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointments and reappointments to state office pursuant to Executive Order 2001-5, MCL 28.621:
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
Mr.Michael R. Moorman of 8933 South Christine Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48114, county of Livingston, succeeding John Sosa, who has retired, representing individuals, submitted by the Michigan State Police Troopers Association, for a term commencing January 17, 2006 and expiring November 1, 2006.
Mr.Robert J. Pickell of 727 Shady Brook Lane, Flushing, Michigan 48433, county of Genesee, succeeding Gary Rosema, whose term has expired, representing elected sheriffs, submitted by the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, for a term commencing January 17, 2006 and expiring November 1, 2008.
Mr.James W. DeVries of 14279 Rockwood Lane, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417, county of Ottawa, reappointed to represent individuals, submitted by the Police Officers Association of Michigan, for a term expiring November 1, 2008.
Mr.Kurt R. Jones of 215 Dresser Street, Cheboygan, Michigan 49721, county of Cheboygan, reappointed to represent individuals, submitted by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, for a term expiring November 1, 2008.
Mr.Richard G. Weaver of 39575 Macomber, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045, county of Macomb, reappointed to represent individuals, submitted by a police association representing officers employed by one police agency employing more than 15 percent of the police officers in this state, for a term expiring November 1, 2008.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No.624, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 80.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.1 Yeas--37
Allen Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Basham Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Toy
Cherry Hardiman Prusi Van Woerkom
Clark-Coleman
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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 Allen 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 without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No.472, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 26, entitled "Michigan superconducting super collider act," by amending section 11 (MCL 3.821), as amended by 1988 PA 274.
Senate Bill No.475, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 175, entitled "An act to create a state research fund within the department of commerce; to provide for the administration of the fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers; to provide for feasibility review panels; to provide for certain appropriations; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.1952).
Senate Bill No.476, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 77 (MCL 125.2077).
House Bill No.5039, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon," by amending section 1 (MCL 52.201), as amended by 2002 PA 22.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendments, the following bill:
House Bill No.5281, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 514 (MCL 280.514).
The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "WITH" by inserting "AN APPOINTED RATHER THAN AN ELECTED DRAIN COMMISSIONER AND".
2. Amend page 2, line 5, after "COMMISSIONER" by inserting "OF EACH COUNTY INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT, INCLUDING A COUNTY WITH AN ELECTED DRAIN COMMISSIONER".
The Senate agreed to the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following standing committees:
Health Policy - Senator Emerson replacing Senator Bernero.
Judiciary - Senator Emerson replacing Senator Bernero.
Local, Urban and State Affairs - Senator Emerson replacing Senator Bernero.
Technology and Energy - Senator Thomas replacing Senator Bernero.
The standing committee appointments were approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senators Hardiman, Brater, Scott and Hammerstrom asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hardiman's statement is as follows:
I rise today to offer comments on the recent annual celebration of the birthday of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. This past Monday marked the 20th such celebration since that day became a national holiday. It is good that we pause to remember Dr.King's birthday, but it is better that we pause to remember Dr.King's message.
Martin Luther King must not become a soft, comfortable memory. He was a real man who inspired as he challenged the order of the day. One sermon he returned to again and again, and it is one of my favorites, is the "Transformed Nonconformist." He stood out and he led according to his beliefs. If we confine Dr.King to a happy memory, we would deny his relevance for this day and age. We keep him from speaking to us still. Some might want to consider him a man of the past, pigeonholed into a window of a time called the '60s, but that would miss the point of his mission and his teaching. I think he would look upon Michigan in the year 2006 and warn us like the prophets of the Old Testament.
Our state faces great challenges. Our economic security is threatened by strong outside competitors like never before. Our largest city faces both the glittering excitement of the Super Bowl and huge fiscal challenges. Other communities across the state have their own troubling situations. There are many real problems, and they worry many people in and out of government.
I think Dr.King would be especially concerned about the state of relations between different segments of our state and the chance that the divisions among us would grow, not shrink. In an election year, it's especially easy to find things to divide one group against another. The November ballot will include a question on whether to end affirmative action programs in state government and higher education. We can already see a fierce debate building.
Some speak of a color-blind society and even use quotes of Dr.King to advocate ending affirmative action. To those people I would say this: There has been great progress in legal rights for people of color because of Dr.King and many others. However, the day-to-day life experience for people in our minority communities still has far too many reminders of racial differences and separation. This may sound strange to people who do not experience it, but I can assure you it's a real feeling for many of our neighbors, and it needs to be discussed.
We can strive for great economic progress or landslide electoral victories, but the message of Martin Luther King is that we must finish the work of healing our state and the torn relations between her people. This is his message and his challenge to us. In his 1963 letter from a Birmingham jail, he wrote, "We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly."
Dr.King was with us only a short time. When we celebrate his birthday next year, he will have been gone almost as long as he was here on Earth. In his collection of writings titled Why We Can't Wait, he spoke of his vision for racial healing. "Eventually, the Civil Rights Movement will have contributed infinitely more to the nation than the eradication of racial injustice. It will have enlarged the concept of brotherhood to a vision of total interrelatedness. On that day, 'no man is an islande' will find its truest application in the United States."
My hope and prayer is that we will celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., by working and living up to those words in our personal lives and our public service.
Senator Brater's statement is as follows:
I rise to say a few words in memory of a firefighter who died in the line of duty in Ann Arbor. I rise with sadness to ask you to join me in honoring a dedicated Ann Arbor firefighter, Amy Schnearle-Pennywitt, who died in the line of duty on Friday, January 13, 2006, as a result of injuries she received while responding to a multiple-car accident in icy conditions on I-94 near Jackson Road in Ann Arbor on January 7.
This tragedy reminds us of the dangers firefighters and all emergency personnel face every day in their service to our community. We are grateful to them all for their bravery and commitment to service.
Amy lived her whole life in Washtenaw County; she was a resident of Manchester. She was a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and a member, as I said, of the Ann Arbor Fire Department. She leaves a long legacy of service and friendship to our community. She is remembered as an exemplary firefighter, and many of her co-workers stood vigil with her family during her hospital stay for updates on her condition.
Hundreds of firefighters and other emergency personnel came to Ann Arbor from all of your districts all over the state yesterday, and I am very grateful for that. Her farewell extended for miles. The emergency vehicles were lined up and proceeded across Washtenaw County from Ann Arbor to her burial place in Manchester.
Amy was fun-loving and compassionate. She was known as the organizer of the many social events for the Ann Arbor Fire Department. She had just married in October and had not only a new husband, but also a young stepson, and she looked forward to a bright future with her husband Alan Pennywitt and her stepson Jacob. Her family will surely miss her kindheartedness, her joy, and her caring.
Amy Pennywitt was the first Washtenaw County firefighter killed in the line of duty since 1961 and the first female firefighter ever killed in our local history. Her sense of duty and commitment to service is an inspiration to all of us.
Nothing can ease the grief of her family, but I hope that they will accept our condolences and deep sympathy in their loss. I also want to extend our condolences to her colleagues in the Ann Arbor Fire Department, who are greatly missing Amy today and I know will continue to do so in the months and years ahead.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of Ann Arbor firefighter Amy Schnearle-Pennywitt.
Senator Scott's statement is as follows:
To my colleagues, you know it has been a long time talking about this insurance. I don't think there is any other issue that has dealt with our constituents that we haven't dealt with. So I am asking in our last year can we please deal with these insurances?
I'm going to read to you another story from my website, and this is from Detroit. "Well, I have a 1998 Dodge Neon and I no longer carry full coverage insurance. The most affordable insurance company for me was and is today State Farm. At the time I purchased my vehicle in 1998, I was 28 years of age. In 2003, my co-worker, 26 years of age with a wife 25 years of age, purchased full coverage auto insurance through AAA of Michigan. They both live in Troy, Michigan. One vehicle was a 2000 Intrepid and the other vehicle was a 1999 Aero van. Now, my co-worker was quoted a price of $450 every six months. He had to make payments for four months and had two months free of payment. And at that time in 2003, I was 33 years of age with no moving violations in 13 years. I called the same agent about five minutes after my co-worker did and was quoted a policy that could cost me over $3,000 every six months. No doubt this was because I lived in the city of Detroit. I received similar quotes from other insurance agencies as well; therefore, I continue to stay with State Farm which charged me $1,200 every six months. This included multiple insurance coverage, auto and life that decreased my premiums to this amount."
So, colleagues, let's get real and have some hearings on these insurances. We have to do better by our constituents.
Senator Hammerstrom's statement is as follows:
Colleagues, today a progress report will be issued by Women In Government on the "State of Cervical Cancer Prevention in America." I am happy to report that Michigan received a "good" rating--an improvement over the initial report last year where we only ranked "fair." While this is good news, we scored only 56 percent out of a possible 100 percent. My friends, there is still work to be done given that this type of cancer is actually preventable.
I have been involved over the past two years in Women In Government's challenge to eliminate cervical cancer campaign, as have other women colleagues in this chamber. We have been educated about the disease and realize that the human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is the cause of most cervical cancers. We know that newer technologies are now available to detect and monitor the HPV virus to prevent cervical cancer from developing, and we continue to spread the word to other women around this great state.
However, this report tells us that too many women in Michigan and across the country still remain unscreened or underscreened for cervical cancer. Our screening rate of 86.5 percent is higher than the national average of 85.9 percent, and our Medicaid in Michigan offers unrestricted coverage of HPV testing. Our incidence and mortality rates are lower than the national averages. This is good news for Michigan women, but it's not enough.
This body did its part in 2004 when we passed a resolution encouraging the Governor to appoint a cervical cancer task force in an effort to raise public awareness that this disease is preventable and to inform our citizens of the most advanced and appropriate screening technologies available. To date, that task force has not been named, but it is my understanding that the Governor is working on it, and hopefully, the body will be named in the near future. I urge the Governor not to let this issue fall through the cracks. This issue is too important to place on a back burner. Let's do all we can to help ensure that no more Michigan women die needlessly from this deadly disease.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Switalski introduced
Senate Joint Resolution I, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 2, 3, and 6 of article IV, to modify congressional and legislative apportionment and districting.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Gilbert introduced
Senate Bill No.958, 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 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2004 PA 384.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No.959, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 345, entitled "State survey and remonumentation act," by amending section 11 (MCL 54.271).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No.960, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency telephone service enabling act," by amending section 408 (MCL 484.1408), as amended by 2004 PA 89.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Kuipers introduced
Senate Bill No.961, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2401 (MCL 339.2401), as amended by 1991 PA 166.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.
Senators Switalski and Brater introduced
Senate Bill No.962, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 310e (MCL 257.310e), as amended by 2004 PA 362.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No.963, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by 2004 PA 26.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No.964, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 601b (MCL 257.601b), as amended by 2003 PA 314.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Cassis, Bishop, Allen, Garcia, Patterson, Hammerstrom, Toy and Van Woerkom introduced
Senate Bill No.965, entitled
A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," by amending section 11 (MCL 141.911), as amended by 2004 PA 356.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Cassis, Bishop, Allen, Garcia, Patterson, Hammerstrom, Toy and Van Woerkom introduced
Senate Bill No.966, entitled
A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," by amending section 12a (MCL 141.912a), as amended by 1998 PA 532.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No.5447, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 17.
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 Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.
Committee Reports
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees Investment Subcommittee submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at 10:30a.m., Room S-927, House Office Building
Present: Senators Hammerstrom and Leland
Scheduled Meetings
Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism - Thursday, January 19, 9:00a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)
Appropriations - Thursday, February 9, 1:00p.m. or later immediately following Senate/House Appropriations Committee Meeting, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)
Subcommittee -
K-12, School Aid, Education - Thursday, January 19, 12:00 noon, Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Appropriations, Senate/House - Thursday, February 9, 12:00 noon, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)
Education - Thursday, January 19, 2:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-6920)
Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs - Wednesday, January 25, 1:00p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-1707)
State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Tuesday, January 24, 9:15a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)
Transportation - Tuesday, January 24, 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7708)
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:45a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, January 19, 2006, at 10:00a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate