No. 63
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
93rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 21, 2006.
1:00 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Accavitti--present Elsenheimer--present Law, Kathleen--present Robertson--present
Acciavatti--excused Emmons--present Leland--present Rocca--present
Adamini--present Espinoza--present Lemmons, III--present Sak--present
Amos--present Farhat--present Lemmons, Jr.--present Schuitmaker--present
Anderson--present Farrah--present Lipsey--present Shaffer--present
Angerer--present Gaffney--present Marleau--present Sheen--present
Ball--present Garfield--present Mayes--present Sheltrown--present
Baxter--present Gillard--present McConico--present Smith, Alma--present
Bennett--present Gleason--present McDowell--present Smith, Virgil--present
Bieda--present Gonzales--present Meisner--present Spade--present
Booher--present Gosselin--present Meyer--present Stahl--present
Brandenburg--present Green--present Miller--present Stakoe--present
Brown--present Hansen--present Moolenaar--present Steil--present
Byrnes--present Hildenbrand--present Moore--present Stewart--present
Byrum--present Hood--present Mortimer--present Taub--present
Casperson--present Hoogendyk--present Murphy--present Tobocman--present
Caswell--present Hopgood--present Newell--present Vagnozzi--present
Caul--present Huizenga--present Nitz--present Van Regenmorter--present
Cheeks--present Hummel--present Nofs--present Vander Veen--present
Clack--present Hune--present Palmer--present Walker--present
Clemente--present Hunter--present Palsrok--present Ward--excused
Condino--present Jones--present Pastor--present Waters--present
Cushingberry--present Kahn--present Pavlov--present Wenke--present
DeRoche--excused Kolb--present Pearce--present Williams--present
Dillon--present Kooiman--present Plakas--present Wojno--present
Donigan--present LaJoy--present Polidori--present Zelenko--present
Drolet--present Law, David--present Proos--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Tom Pearce, from the 73rd District, offered the following invocation:
"Father, in Your word from the pen of Isaiah 40:28-31 You have written:
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Father, today, may we put our hope in You. May we seek Your strength, may we seek Your discernment, may we seek Your wisdom, that we, Your chosen elected officials for this great state, may serve the people that we have been asked to serve in a way that is most honoring and pleasing. Thank You for all that You have done for us. Thank You for all that You are going to do. In Jesus' name, Amen."
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Rep. Palmer moved that Reps. Acciavatti, DeRoche and Ward be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5968, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 4a of chapter IX (MCL 769.4a), as amended by 2004 PA 220.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Schuitmaker moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5327, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17221 (MCL 333.17221), as amended by 1993 PA 79.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Health Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Kooiman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 802, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 207.803 and 207.808), section 3 as amended by 2004 PA 398 and section 8 as amended by 2005 PA 185.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4861, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 224 and 224d (MCL 750.224 and 750.224d), section 224 as amended by 1991 PA 33 and section 224d as amended by 1992 PA 4.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ball moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5967, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections 36 and 40a (MCL 791.236 and 791.240a), section 36 as amended by 2003 PA 75 and section 40a as amended by 1993 PA 346.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Van Regenmorter moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, line 6, by striking out "hearing" and inserting "PAROLE VIOLATION HEARING REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 39A".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ball moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5970, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending section 7 (MCL 24.207), as amended by 2000 PA 216.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Van Regenmorter moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6009, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 625 (MCL 257.625), as amended by 2004 PA 62.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Elsenheimer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Sak moved that Rep. Lemmons, III be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4735, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," (MCL 38.1601 to 38.1648) by adding section 41a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 718 Yeas--103
Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson
Adamini Espinoza Leland Rocca
Amos Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Anderson Farrah Lipsey Schuitmaker
Angerer Gaffney Marleau Shaffer
Ball Garfield Mayes Sheen
Baxter Gillard McConico Sheltrown
Bennett Gleason McDowell Smith, Alma
Bieda Gonzales Meisner Smith, Virgil
Booher Gosselin Meyer Spade
Brandenburg Green Miller Stahl
Brown Hansen Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moore Steil
Byrum Hood Mortimer Stewart
Casperson Hoogendyk Murphy Taub
Caswell Hopgood Newell Tobocman
Caul Huizenga Nitz Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hummel Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clack Hune Palmer Vander Veen
Clemente Hunter Palsrok Walker
Condino Jones Pastor Waters
Cushingberry Kahn Pavlov Wenke
Dillon Kolb Pearce Williams
Donigan Kooiman Plakas Wojno
Drolet LaJoy Polidori Zelenko
Elsenheimer Law, David Proos
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Senate Bill No. 900, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending section 8c (MCL 125.2688c), as amended by 2003 PA 93.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 719 Yeas--103
Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson
Adamini Espinoza Leland Rocca
Amos Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Anderson Farrah Lipsey Schuitmaker
Angerer Gaffney Marleau Shaffer
Ball Garfield Mayes Sheen
Baxter Gillard McConico Sheltrown
Bennett Gleason McDowell Smith, Alma
Bieda Gonzales Meisner Smith, Virgil
Booher Gosselin Meyer Spade
Brandenburg Green Miller Stahl
Brown Hansen Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moore Steil
Byrum Hood Mortimer Stewart
Casperson Hoogendyk Murphy Taub
Caswell Hopgood Newell Tobocman
Caul Huizenga Nitz Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hummel Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clack Hune Palmer Vander Veen
Clemente Hunter Palsrok Walker
Condino Jones Pastor Waters
Cushingberry Kahn Pavlov Wenke
Dillon Kolb Pearce Williams
Donigan Kooiman Plakas Wojno
Drolet LaJoy Polidori Zelenko
Elsenheimer Law, David Proos
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to create and expand certain renaissance zones; to foster economic opportunities in this state; to facilitate economic development; to stimulate industrial, commercial, and residential improvements; to prevent physical and infrastructure deterioration of geographic areas in this state; to authorize expenditures; to provide exemptions and credits from certain taxes; to create certain obligations of this state and local governmental units; to require disclosure of certain transactions and gifts; to provide for appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local departments, agencies, and officials,"
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Hildenbrand,
Rep. Sak demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Hildenbrand,
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 720 Yeas--104
Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos
Adamini Espinoza Leland Robertson
Amos Farhat Lemmons, III Rocca
Anderson Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Angerer Gaffney Lipsey Schuitmaker
Ball Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Baxter Gillard Mayes Sheen
Bennett Gleason McConico Sheltrown
Bieda Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Booher Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Brandenburg Green Meyer Spade
Brown Hansen Miller Stahl
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrum Hood Moore Steil
Casperson Hoogendyk Mortimer Stewart
Caswell Hopgood Murphy Taub
Caul Huizenga Newell Tobocman
Cheeks Hummel Nitz Vagnozzi
Clack Hune Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clemente Hunter Palmer Vander Veen
Condino Jones Palsrok Walker
Cushingberry Kahn Pastor Waters
Dillon Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Donigan Kooiman Pearce Williams
Drolet LaJoy Plakas Wojno
Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
House Bill No. 6175, entitled
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled "Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending section 17 (MCL 492.117).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 721 Yeas--104
Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos
Adamini Espinoza Leland Robertson
Amos Farhat Lemmons, III Rocca
Anderson Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Angerer Gaffney Lipsey Schuitmaker
Ball Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Baxter Gillard Mayes Sheen
Bennett Gleason McConico Sheltrown
Bieda Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Booher Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Brandenburg Green Meyer Spade
Brown Hansen Miller Stahl
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrum Hood Moore Steil
Casperson Hoogendyk Mortimer Stewart
Caswell Hopgood Murphy Taub
Caul Huizenga Newell Tobocman
Cheeks Hummel Nitz Vagnozzi
Clack Hune Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clemente Hunter Palmer Vander Veen
Condino Jones Palsrok Walker
Cushingberry Kahn Pastor Waters
Dillon Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Donigan Kooiman Pearce Williams
Drolet LaJoy Plakas Wojno
Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5872, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section20120a (MCL 324.20120a), as added by 1995 PA 71.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 722 Yeas--104
Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos
Adamini Espinoza Leland Robertson
Amos Farhat Lemmons, III Rocca
Anderson Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Angerer Gaffney Lipsey Schuitmaker
Ball Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Baxter Gillard Mayes Sheen
Bennett Gleason McConico Sheltrown
Bieda Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Booher Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Brandenburg Green Meyer Spade
Brown Hansen Miller Stahl
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrum Hood Moore Steil
Casperson Hoogendyk Mortimer Stewart
Caswell Hopgood Murphy Taub
Caul Huizenga Newell Tobocman
Cheeks Hummel Nitz Vagnozzi
Clack Hune Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clemente Hunter Palmer Vander Veen
Condino Jones Palsrok Walker
Cushingberry Kahn Pastor Waters
Dillon Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Donigan Kooiman Pearce Williams
Drolet LaJoy Plakas Wojno
Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Hildenbrand moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 20120e.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1176, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 275.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Huizenga moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, after "TO" by striking out "$150.00" and inserting "4.5% OF THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT FOR THE TAX YEAR ALLOWED UNDER SECTION 30(2) FOR A SINGLE EXEMPTION ROUNDED UP TO THE NEAREST $10.00 INCREMENT".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6137, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 217d, 801, 811d, 811e, 811f, 811g, 811h, 811i, 811j, 811k, 811l, and 811n (MCL 257.217d, 257.801, 257.811d, 257.811e, 257.811f, 257.811g, 257.811h, 257.811i, 257.811j, 257.811k, 257.811l, and 257.811n), sections 217d and 811h as amended by 2003 PA 152, section 801 as amended by 2006 PA 136, section 811d as amended by 2005 PA 317, section 811e as amended by 2001 PA 124, sections 811f and 811g as added by 2000 PA 77, section 811i as added by 2000 PA 74, section 811j as added by 2000 PA 71, section 811k as added by 2000 PA 73, section 811l as added by 2000 PA 70, and section 811n as added by 2000 PA 79, and by adding sections 811m, 811o, 811p, and 811q; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. LaJoy moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5952, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by repealing section 124 (MCL 207.1124).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. LaJoy moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5952, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by repealing section 124 (MCL 207.1124).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 723 Yeas--104
Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos
Adamini Espinoza Leland Robertson
Amos Farhat Lemmons, III Rocca
Anderson Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Angerer Gaffney Lipsey Schuitmaker
Ball Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Baxter Gillard Mayes Sheen
Bennett Gleason McConico Sheltrown
Bieda Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Booher Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Brandenburg Green Meyer Spade
Brown Hansen Miller Stahl
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrum Hood Moore Steil
Casperson Hoogendyk Mortimer Stewart
Caswell Hopgood Murphy Taub
Caul Huizenga Newell Tobocman
Cheeks Hummel Nitz Vagnozzi
Clack Hune Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clemente Hunter Palmer Vander Veen
Condino Jones Palsrok Walker
Cushingberry Kahn Pastor Waters
Dillon Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Donigan Kooiman Pearce Williams
Drolet LaJoy Plakas Wojno
Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1074, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2002 PA 668.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Agriculture,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1074, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2002 PA 668.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 724 Yeas--104
Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos
Adamini Espinoza Leland Robertson
Amos Farhat Lemmons, III Rocca
Anderson Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Angerer Gaffney Lipsey Schuitmaker
Ball Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Baxter Gillard Mayes Sheen
Bennett Gleason McConico Sheltrown
Bieda Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Booher Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Brandenburg Green Meyer Spade
Brown Hansen Miller Stahl
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrum Hood Moore Steil
Casperson Hoogendyk Mortimer Stewart
Caswell Hopgood Murphy Taub
Caul Huizenga Newell Tobocman
Cheeks Hummel Nitz Vagnozzi
Clack Hune Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clemente Hunter Palmer Vander Veen
Condino Jones Palsrok Walker
Cushingberry Kahn Pastor Waters
Dillon Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Donigan Kooiman Pearce Williams
Drolet LaJoy Plakas Wojno
Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to prescribe a tax on the sale and use of certain types of fuel in motor vehicles on the public roads or highways of this state and on certain other types of gas; to prescribe the manner and the time of collection and payment of this tax and the duties of officials and others pertaining to the payment and collection of this tax; to provide for the licensing of persons involved in the sale, use, or transportation of motor fuel and the collection and payment of the tax imposed by this act; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain other powers and duties of certain state agencies and other persons; to provide for exemptions and refunds and for the disposition of the proceeds of this tax; to provide for appropriations from the proceeds of this tax; to prescribe remedies and penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1075, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 213 (MCL 18.1213).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1075, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 213 (MCL 18.1213).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 725 Yeas--102
Accavitti Espinoza Lemmons, III Robertson
Adamini Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Rocca
Amos Farrah Lipsey Sak
Anderson Gaffney Marleau Schuitmaker
Angerer Garfield Mayes Shaffer
Ball Gillard McConico Sheen
Baxter Gleason McDowell Sheltrown
Bennett Gonzales Meisner Smith, Alma
Bieda Green Meyer Smith, Virgil
Booher Hansen Miller Spade
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stahl
Brown Hood Moore Stakoe
Byrnes Hoogendyk Mortimer Steil
Byrum Hopgood Murphy Stewart
Casperson Huizenga Newell Taub
Caswell Hummel Nitz Tobocman
Caul Hune Nofs Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hunter Palmer Van Regenmorter
Clack Jones Palsrok Vander Veen
Clemente Kahn Pastor Walker
Condino Kolb Pavlov Waters
Cushingberry Kooiman Pearce Wenke
Dillon LaJoy Plakas Williams
Donigan Law, David Polidori Wojno
Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos Zelenko
Emmons Leland
Nays--2
Drolet Gosselin
In The Chair: Kooiman
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating, demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers, duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1078, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending sections 3, 6, and 8 (MCL 125.2683, 125.2686, and 125.2688), section 3 as amended by 2005 PA 275, section 6 as amended by 2006 PA 116, and section 8 as amended by 2003 PA 266, and by adding section 8e.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Agriculture,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Nitz moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1078, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending sections 3, 6, and 8 (MCL 125.2683, 125.2686, and 125.2688), section 3 as amended by 2005 PA 275, section 6 as amended by 2006 PA 116, and section 8 as amended by 2003 PA 266, and by adding section 8e.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 726 Yeas--104
Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos
Adamini Espinoza Leland Robertson
Amos Farhat Lemmons, III Rocca
Anderson Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Angerer Gaffney Lipsey Schuitmaker
Ball Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Baxter Gillard Mayes Sheen
Bennett Gleason McConico Sheltrown
Bieda Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Booher Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Brandenburg Green Meyer Spade
Brown Hansen Miller Stahl
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrum Hood Moore Steil
Casperson Hoogendyk Mortimer Stewart
Caswell Hopgood Murphy Taub
Caul Huizenga Newell Tobocman
Cheeks Hummel Nitz Vagnozzi
Clack Hune Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clemente Hunter Palmer Vander Veen
Condino Jones Palsrok Walker
Cushingberry Kahn Pastor Waters
Dillon Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Donigan Kooiman Pearce Williams
Drolet LaJoy Plakas Wojno
Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Hildenbrand moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "An act to create and expand certain renaissance zones; to foster economic opportunities in this state; to facilitate economic development; to stimulate industrial, commercial, and residential improvements; to prevent physical and infrastructure deterioration of geographic areas in this state; to authorize expenditures; to provide exemptions and credits from certain taxes; to create certain obligations of this state and local governmental units; to require disclosure of certain transactions and gifts; to provide for appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local departments, agencies, and officials," (MCL 125.2681 to 125.2696) by adding section 8e.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1079, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "Motor fuels quality act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4a, 5, 6, and 7 (MCL 290.642, 290.643, 290.644a, 290.645, 290.646, and 290.647), sections 2 and 7 as amended by 1993 PA 236, sections 3 and 5 as amended by 2002 PA 13, section 4a as amended by 2002 PA 425, and section 6 as amended by 2004 PA 278.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Agriculture,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1079, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "Motor fuels quality act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4a, 5, 6, and 7 (MCL 290.642, 290.643, 290.644a, 290.645, 290.646, and 290.647), sections 2 and 7 as amended by 1993 PA 236, sections 3 and 5 as amended by 2002 PA 13, section 4a as amended by 2002 PA 425, and section 6 as amended by 2004 PA 278.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 727 Yeas--103
Accavitti Espinoza Leland Robertson
Adamini Farhat Lemmons, III Rocca
Amos Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Anderson Gaffney Lipsey Schuitmaker
Angerer Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Ball Gillard Mayes Sheen
Baxter Gleason McConico Sheltrown
Bennett Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Bieda Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Booher Green Meyer Spade
Brandenburg Hansen Miller Stahl
Brown Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrnes Hood Moore Steil
Byrum Hoogendyk Mortimer Stewart
Casperson Hopgood Murphy Taub
Caswell Huizenga Newell Tobocman
Caul Hummel Nitz Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hune Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clack Hunter Palmer Vander Veen
Clemente Jones Palsrok Walker
Condino Kahn Pastor Waters
Cushingberry Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Dillon Kooiman Pearce Williams
Donigan LaJoy Plakas Wojno
Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko
Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos
Nays--1
Drolet
In The Chair: Kooiman
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Hildenbrand moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "An act to provide purity and quality standards for motor fuels; to regulate the transfer, sale, dispensing, or offering motor fuels for sale; to provide for an inspection and testing program; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies; to prescribe certain powers of the governor; to provide for the licensing of certain persons engaged in the transfer, sale, dispensing, or offering of motor fuels for sale; to regulate stage I vapor-recovery systems at certain facilities; to provide for fees; to make appropriations; and to provide remedies and prescribe fines and penalties," by amending sections 2, 3, 4a, 5, 6, and 7 (MCL 290.642, 290.643, 290.644a, 290.645, 290.646, and 290.647), sections 2, 3, and 5 as amended by 2006 PA 104, section 4a as amended by 2002 PA 425, section 6 as amended by 2004 PA 278, and section 7 as amended by 1993 PA 236.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5181, entitled
A bill to create a commission to investigate alternative fuels; to define certain alternative fuels; to determine certain powers and duties of the commission; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(The bill was received from the Senate on June 8, with substitute (S-3) and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until June 13, see House Journal No. 58, p. 1528.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-3) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-3) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 728 Yeas--100
Accavitti Emmons Lemmons, III Robertson
Adamini Espinoza Lemmons, Jr. Rocca
Amos Farhat Lipsey Sak
Anderson Farrah Marleau Schuitmaker
Angerer Gaffney Mayes Shaffer
Ball Gillard McConico Sheen
Baxter Gleason McDowell Sheltrown
Bennett Gonzales Meisner Smith, Alma
Bieda Green Meyer Smith, Virgil
Booher Hansen Miller Spade
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stahl
Brown Hood Moore Stakoe
Byrnes Hopgood Mortimer Steil
Byrum Huizenga Murphy Stewart
Casperson Hummel Newell Taub
Caswell Hune Nitz Tobocman
Caul Hunter Nofs Vagnozzi
Cheeks Jones Palmer Van Regenmorter
Clack Kahn Palsrok Vander Veen
Clemente Kolb Pastor Walker
Condino Kooiman Pavlov Waters
Cushingberry LaJoy Pearce Wenke
Dillon Law, David Plakas Williams
Donigan Law, Kathleen Polidori Wojno
Elsenheimer Leland Proos Zelenko
Nays--4
Drolet Garfield Gosselin Hoogendyk
In The Chair: Kooiman
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5752, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending sections 3, 6, and 8 (MCL 125.2683, 125.2686, and 125.2688), section 3 as amended by 2005 PA 275, section 6 as amended by 2004 PA 430, and section 8 as amended by 2003 PA 266, and by adding section 8e.
(The bill was received from the Senate on June 8, with substitute (S-2), title amendment and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until June 13, see House Journal No. 58, p. 1529.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,
Rep. Nitz moved to substitute (H-4) the Senate substitute (S-2).
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-2), as substituted (H-4), was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 729 Yeas--104
Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos
Adamini Espinoza Leland Robertson
Amos Farhat Lemmons, III Rocca
Anderson Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Angerer Gaffney Lipsey Schuitmaker
Ball Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Baxter Gillard Mayes Sheen
Bennett Gleason McConico Sheltrown
Bieda Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Booher Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Brandenburg Green Meyer Spade
Brown Hansen Miller Stahl
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrum Hood Moore Steil
Casperson Hoogendyk Mortimer Stewart
Caswell Hopgood Murphy Taub
Caul Huizenga Newell Tobocman
Cheeks Hummel Nitz Vagnozzi
Clack Hune Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clemente Hunter Palmer Vander Veen
Condino Jones Palsrok Walker
Cushingberry Kahn Pastor Waters
Dillon Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Donigan Kooiman Pearce Williams
Drolet LaJoy Plakas Wojno
Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Hildenbrand moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending section 3 (MCL 125.2683), as amended by 2005 PA 275.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5754, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 78.
(The bill was received from the Senate on June 8, with substitute (S-2), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until June 13, see House Journal No. 58, p. 1529.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 730 Yeas--99
Accavitti Emmons Lemmons, III Rocca
Adamini Espinoza Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Amos Farhat Lipsey Schuitmaker
Anderson Farrah Mayes Shaffer
Angerer Gaffney McConico Sheen
Ball Gillard McDowell Sheltrown
Baxter Gleason Meisner Smith, Alma
Bennett Gonzales Meyer Smith, Virgil
Bieda Green Miller Spade
Booher Hansen Moolenaar Stahl
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Moore Stakoe
Brown Hood Mortimer Steil
Byrnes Hopgood Murphy Stewart
Byrum Huizenga Newell Taub
Casperson Hummel Nitz Tobocman
Caswell Hune Nofs Vagnozzi
Caul Hunter Palmer Van Regenmorter
Cheeks Jones Palsrok Vander Veen
Clack Kahn Pastor Walker
Clemente Kolb Pavlov Waters
Condino Kooiman Pearce Wenke
Cushingberry LaJoy Plakas Williams
Dillon Law, David Polidori Wojno
Donigan Law, Kathleen Proos Zelenko
Elsenheimer Leland Robertson
Nays--5
Drolet Gosselin Hoogendyk Marleau
Garfield
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the full title of the bill.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4971, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 35e.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. David Law moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. David Law moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 10, after "CREDIT" by inserting "ALLOWED UNDER THIS SECTION THAT".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Sheen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4971, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 35e.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 731 Yeas--104
Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos
Adamini Espinoza Leland Robertson
Amos Farhat Lemmons, III Rocca
Anderson Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Angerer Gaffney Lipsey Schuitmaker
Ball Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Baxter Gillard Mayes Sheen
Bennett Gleason McConico Sheltrown
Bieda Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Booher Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Brandenburg Green Meyer Spade
Brown Hansen Miller Stahl
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe
Byrum Hood Moore Steil
Casperson Hoogendyk Mortimer Stewart
Caswell Hopgood Murphy Taub
Caul Huizenga Newell Tobocman
Cheeks Hummel Nitz Vagnozzi
Clack Hune Nofs Van Regenmorter
Clemente Hunter Palmer Vander Veen
Condino Jones Palsrok Walker
Cushingberry Kahn Pastor Waters
Dillon Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Donigan Kooiman Pearce Williams
Drolet LaJoy Plakas Wojno
Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Hildenbrand moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 32.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Waters, McConico, Anderson, Stewart, Zelenko, Kolb, Lipsey, Kooiman, Meyer, Hummel, Vander Veen, Williams, Adamini, Brown, Gaffney, Virgil Smith, Hunter, Tobocman, Farrah, LaJoy, Hopgood, Kathleen Law, Bieda, Meisner, Wojno, Clack, Condino, Vagnozzi, Taub, Accavitti, Stakoe, Garfield, Hune, Gleason, Hoogendyk, Nofs, Wenke, Byrum, Steil, Sak, Nitz, Stahl, Huizenga, Moolenaar, Gillard, Dillon, Angerer, Ball, Baxter, Bennett, Booher, Byrnes, Caul, Cheeks, Clemente, Cushingberry, Donigan, Elsenheimer, Espinoza, Gonzales, Gosselin, Green, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Jones, Kahn, David Law, Leland, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Marleau, McDowell, Miller, Moore, Palmer, Pavlov, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Rocca, Schuitmaker, Sheltrown, Spade and Murphy were named co-sponsors of the bill.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Hildenbrand moved that a respectful message be sent to the Governor requesting the return of House Bill No. 4596.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hildenbrand moved to suspend that portion of Rule 44 requiring bills to be handed to the Clerk three hours prior to calling the House to order.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
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Rep. Hildenbrand moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Nitz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5711, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 86.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-6) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Nitz, Ball, Newell, Casperson, Stahl, Proos and Hune
Nays: Reps. Mayes and Kathleen Law
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Nitz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5712, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 8601a and 8605.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Nitz, Ball, Newell, Casperson, Stahl, Proos and Hune
Nays: Reps. Mayes, Kathleen Law and Sheltrown
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Nitz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5713, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 8601b and 8607.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Nitz, Ball, Newell, Casperson, Stahl, Proos, Hune, Mayes, Spade, Kathleen Law and Sheltrown
Nays: None
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Nitz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5714, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 8601c, 8609, and 8611.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Nitz, Ball, Newell, Casperson, Stahl, Proos, Hune, Mayes, Spade and Sheltrown
Nays: Rep. Kathleen Law
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Nitz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5715, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections8801, 8802, 8803, 8807, 19608, and 19616 (MCL 324.8801, 324.8802, 324.8803, 324.8807, 324.19608, and 324.19616), sections 8801, 8802, 8803, and 8807 as added by 1998 PA 287, section 19608 as amended by 2003 PA 252, and section 19616 as added by 1998 PA 288; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Nitz, Ball, Newell, Casperson, Stahl, Proos and Hune
Nays: Rep. Kathleen Law
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Nitz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5716, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 5301 and 5304 (MCL 324.5301 and 324.5304), section 5301 as amended by 2005 PA 255 and section 5304 as amended by 2002 PA 397; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Nitz, Ball, Newell, Casperson, Stahl, Proos and Hune
Nays: None
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Nitz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6219, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending the heading of part 23 and section 8803 (MCL 324.8803), as added by 1998 PA 287, and by adding part 86.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Nitz, Ball, Newell, Casperson, Stahl, Proos and Hune
Nays: None
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Nitz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6220, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections8803 and 8807 (MCL 324.8803 and 324.8807), as added by 1998 PA 287.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Nitz, Ball, Newell, Casperson, Stahl, Proos and Hune
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Nitz, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Present: Reps. Nitz, Ball, Newell, Casperson, Stahl, Proos, Hune, Mayes, Spade, Kathleen Law and Sheltrown
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Palmer, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 1108, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending the title and section 19 (MCL 29.19), the title as amended by 1984 PA 314 and section 19 as amended by 1998 PA 45.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Palmer, Mortimer, Gosselin, Meyer, Vander Veen, Wenke, Ball, Hildenbrand, Pearce, Proos, Robertson, Hopgood, Miller, Angerer, Virgil Smith, Clack, Vagnozzi and Polidori
Nays: Rep. Hoogendyk
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Palmer, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Present: Reps. Palmer, Mortimer, Gosselin, Meyer, Hoogendyk, Vander Veen, Wenke, Ball, Hildenbrand, Pearce, Proos, Robertson, Hopgood, Miller, Angerer, Virgil Smith, Clack, Vagnozzi and Polidori
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Garfield, Chair, of the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Present: Reps. Garfield, Moore, Mortimer, Pavlov, Rocca, Espinoza, Sheltrown, Spade and Polidori
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Wenke, Chair, of the Committee on Higher Education and Career Preparation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Present: Reps. Wenke, Emmons, Palmer, Ward, Byrnes and Lipsey
Absent: Rep. Spade
Excused: Rep. Spade
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Nofs, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Present: Reps. Nofs, Proos, Emmons, Garfield, Huizenga, LaJoy, Palsrok, Stahl, Baxter, Moore, Schuitmaker, Dillon, Accavitti, Mayes, Hunter, Hopgood, Clemente and Gillard
Absent: Rep. Drolet
Excused: Rep. Drolet
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 5479, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1263 (MCL 380.1263), as amended by 1990 PA 159.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 6035, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending section 3 (MCL 207.803), as amended by 2006 PA 117.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "An act to promote economic growth and job creation within this state; to create and regulate the Michigan economic growth authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority and of state and local officials; to assess and collect a fee; to approve certain plans and the use of certain funds; and to provide qualifications for and determine eligibility for tax credits and other incentives for authorized businesses and for qualified taxpayers," by amending section 3 (MCL 207.803), as amended by 2006 PA 188.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 6084, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 248f, 302, 302a, 303, 306, 307, 307a, 312e, 312f, 314, 319b, 319f, 319g, 324, 732, 801c, 811k, and 907 (MCL 257.248f, 257.302, 257.302a, 257.303, 257.306, 257.307, 257.307a, 257.312e, 257.312f, 257.314, 257.319b, 257.319f, 257.319g, 257.324, 257.732, 257.801c, 257.811k, and 257.907), section 248f as added by 1993 PA 300, section 302 as amended by 1991 PA 100, section 302a as added by 1990 PA 181, sections 303 and 307 as amended by 2005 PA 142, sections 306, 312e, 312f, and 314 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 307a as added by 1988 PA 346, sections 319b, 319g, and 732 as amended by 2004 PA 495, section 319f as added by 1996 PA 404, section 324 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 801c as amended by 1980 PA 281, section 811k as added by 2000 PA 73, and section 907 as amended by 2005 PA 1, and by adding section 303a.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date," by amending sections 248f, 302, 302a, 303, 306, 307, 307a, 312e, 312f, 314, 319b, 319f, 319g, 324, 732, 741, 743, 746, 801c, 811k, and 907 (MCL 257.248f, 257.302, 257.302a, 257.303, 257.306, 257.307, 257.307a, 257.312e, 257.312f, 257.314, 257.319b, 257.319f, 257.319g, 257.324, 257.732, 257.741, 257.743, 257.746, 257.801c, 257.811k, and 257.907), section 248f as added by 1993 PA 300, section 302 as amended by 1991 PA 100, section 302a as added by 1990 PA 181, sections 303 and 307 as amended by 2005 PA 142, sections 306, 312f, and 314 as amended by 2004 PA 362, sections 307a and 743 as added by 1988 PA 346, section 312e as amended by 2006 PA 212, sections 319b, 319g, and 732 as amended by 2004 PA 495, section 319f as added by 1996 PA 404, section 324 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 746 as amended by 1980 PA 426, section 801c as amended by 1980 PA 281, section 811k as added by 2000 PA 73, and section 907 as amended by 2005 PA 1, and by adding section 303a.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, June 21, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 5562 at 10:03 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 6110 at 10:05 a.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, June 21:
House Bill Nos. 6215 6216 6217 6218 6221 6222 6223 6224 6225 6226 6227 6228 6229 6230 6231 6232 6233 6234 6235
Senate Bill Nos. 1315 1316 1317 1318 1319 1320 1321 1322 1323
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Booher introduced
House Bill No. 6236, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1351 (MCL 380.1351), as amended by 2003 PA 299.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Hune introduced
House Bill No. 6237, entitled
A bill to repeal 2000 PA 246, entitled "Wolf-dog cross act," (MCL 287.1001 to 287.1023).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Reps. Kahn, Hune and David Law introduced
House Bill No. 6238, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4511 (MCL 500.4511), as added by 1995 PA 276.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Rep. Hildenbrand introduced
House Bill No. 6239, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 174, entitled "An act to establish a fiscal year for and the time of filing annual reports based thereon of counties, county road commissions and other county agencies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 1 (MCL 45.201), as amended by 1994 PA 347.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Rep. Newell introduced
House Bill No. 6240, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of the state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 27a (MCL 205.27a), as amended by 2003 PA 23.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Newell introduced
House Bill No. 6241, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of the state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 27a (MCL 205.27a), as amended by 2003 PA 23.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Waters and Bieda introduced
House Bill No. 6242, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 10, entitled "Michigan historical markers act," by amending section 4 (MCL 399.154), as added by 2002 PA 488.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Waters introduced
House Bill No. 6243, entitled
A bill to allow the issuance of good conduct certificates to certain persons who were convicted of felonies; to require certain fees; and to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Casperson, Hildenbrand, Emmons, Marleau, Huizenga, Pastor and Farhat introduced
House Bill No. 6244, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 720 (MCL 257.720), as amended by 2003 PA 142.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Casperson, Hildenbrand, Shaffer, Hoogendyk, Emmons, Nitz, Marleau, Proos, Huizenga, Booher, Moore, Pastor and Farhat introduced
House Bill No. 6245, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 190, entitled "Privately owned cervidae producers marketing act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, and 18 (MCL 287.952, 287.953, 287.954, 287.955, 287.956, 287.957, 287.958, 287.959, 287.960, 287.961, 287.964, 287.966, 287.967, and 287.968); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation.
Rep. Mortimer introduced
House Bill No. 6246, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 380, entitled "Executive organization act of 1965," (MCL 16.101 to 16.608) by adding section 14.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. McConico introduced
House Bill No. 6247, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," (MCL 37.2101 to 37.2804) by adding section404a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Hune and Gaffney introduced
House Bill No. 6248, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 126.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Kooiman, Kolb, Hummel and Brown introduced
House Bill No. 6249, entitled
A bill to amend 1960 PA 77, entitled "An act to create the Michigan higher education assistance authority and to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize persons, corporations, and associations to make gifts to the authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials; to authorize, ratify, and confirm certain guarantees of students' loans and authorize reguarantees; to authorize, ratify, and confirm certain guarantees of loans made to parents of students; to validate certain prior appropriations; and to authorize the transfer of certain appropriations to be transferred to and administered by the authority," (MCL 390.951 to 390.961) by adding section 7a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Bieda, Wenke, Espinoza, Condino, Mayes, Byrnes, Lipsey, Donigan, Hopgood, Alma Smith, Polidori, Virgil Smith, Vagnozzi, Zelenko, Lemmons, Jr., Miller, Leland, Gillard, Sak, Clemente, Tobocman, Wojno, Gleason, Plakas, Hood, Meisner, Hunter, Accavitti, Clack, Gonzales, Anderson, Byrum, Nofs, Meyer, Gaffney, Stewart, Waters, McDowell, Kolb, Shaffer and Lemmons, III introduced
House Bill No. 6250, entitled
A bill to provide a retirement system to increase access to retirement plans for small business employees; and to provide certain duties of certain state agencies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Polidori, Green, Bieda, Jones, Mayes, Donigan, Gonzales, Plakas, Sak, Vander Veen, Brown, Ball, Lipsey, Alma Smith, Hood, Sheen, Hansen, Hoogendyk, Gosselin, Shaffer, Steil, Accavitti, Garfield, Miller, Condino, Meisner, Lemmons, Jr., Bennett and Lemmons, III introduced
House Bill No. 6251, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," by amending section 4a (MCL 722.954a), as added by 1997 PA 172, and by adding section 4e.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.
Reps. Kolb, Plakas, Condino, Lipsey, Alma Smith, Gleason and Clemente introduced
House Bill No. 6252, entitled
A bill to amend 2003 PA 226, entitled "Joint municipal planning act," by amending sections 5 and 7 (MCL 125.135 and 125.137).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment.
Reps. Gaffney, Hune, McConico, Vander Veen, Mortimer, Ball, Newell, Hunter, Tobocman, Virgil Smith, Cushingberry, Shaffer and Cheeks introduced
House Bill No. 6253, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16181 and 16186 (MCL 333.16181 and 333.16186), section 16181 as amended by 2004 PA 200 and section 16186 as amended by 2004 PA 3.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Gaffney, Waters, McConico, Virgil Smith, Cushingberry and Cheeks introduced
House Bill No. 6254, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 251, entitled "Cemetery regulation act," by amending section 16 (MCL 456.536), as amended by 2004 PA 22.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Gosselin, Hummel, Shaffer, Taub, Vander Veen, Kooiman, Steil, Stahl, Sheen, Robertson, Moolenaar, Garfield,Casperson, Pastor, Emmons, Jones, Stakoe, David Law, Ward, Palmer, Marleau, Baxter, Nitz, LaJoy, Pearce, Hildenbrand, Palsrok, Schuitmaker, Mortimer, Kahn, Brandenburg, Cushingberry, Green and Nofs offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 279.
A resolution to urge the Michigan Capitol Committee to rename the 2006 Winter Holiday Tree display as the "Christmas Tree and Hanukkah Menorah Holidays Display".
Whereas, The holidays of Christmas and Hanukkah, which are celebrated late in the year, have special importance to the lives of many citizens of Michigan; and
Whereas, In observance of these holidays, a prominent display is erected on the Capitol grounds; and
Whereas, The Michigan Capitol Committee was created by 1987 PA 123 to make recommendations to the leadership of the House, the Senate, and the Governor on the maintenance of the Capitol and its grounds. This committee, which is comprised of four members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker, four members of the Senate appointed by the Majority Leader, and four members from the Executive Branch appointed by the Governor, may make recommendations to the Speaker, the Majority Leader, and the Governor regarding the implementation of all permanent physical changes to be made in or on the Capitol. Under the provisions of MCL § 4.1702, "Such recommendations shalltake effect 15 days after the submission to the governor, senate majority leader and speaker of the house of representatives unless rejected in writing by the governor, senate majority leader or speaker of the house of representatives"; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Michigan Capitol Committee to recommend to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Senate Majority Leader, and the Governor that the Winter Holiday Tree display be re-named the "Christmas Tree and Hanukkah Menorah Holidays Display"; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the Michigan Capitol Committee.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics.
Reps. Gosselin, Hummel, Shaffer, Taub, Vander Veen, Kooiman, Steil, Stahl, Sheen, Robertson, Moolenaar, Garfield, Casperson, Pastor, Jones, Stakoe, David Law, Ward, Palmer, Marleau, Baxter, Nitz, LaJoy, Pearce, Hildenbrand, Palsrok, Emmons, Schuitmaker, Mortimer, Kahn, Brandenburg, Cushingberry, Elsenheimer and Nofs offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 280.
A resolution to urge the Michigan Capitol Committee to recommend that a display of the Hanukkah Menorah be placed on the Capitol grounds.
Whereas, From the arrival of the first Jewish settlers in 1761 to the present day in Michigan, the Jewish community has made many positive cultural and civic contributions to the Great Lakes State; and
Whereas, The presence of this community is evident across the state of Michigan and written in its history; and
Whereas, The lives and work of Michigan Jewish citizens can be seen in architecture, the old Jewish neighborhoods of Detroit, the historic Temple Beth El, the Jewish soldiers who fought in the Civil War, and those who contribute to enhance this state with a unique cultural character; and
Whereas, The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is an important celebration of the human spirit that is a noted contributor to Michigan civic life; and
Whereas, The Michigan Capitol Committee was created by 1987 PA 123 to make recommendations to the leadership of the House, the Senate, and the Governor on the maintenance of the Capitol and its grounds. This committee, which is comprised of four members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker, four members of the Senate appointed by the Majority Leader, and four members from the Executive Branch appointed by the Governor, may make recommendations to the Speaker, the Majority Leader, and the Governor regarding the implementation of all permanent physical changes to be made in or on the Capitol. Under the provisions of MCL § 4.1702, "Such recommendations shalltake effect 15 days after the submission to the governor, senate majority leader and speaker of the house of representatives unless rejected in writing by the governor, senate majority leader or speaker of the house of representatives"; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Michigan Capitol Committee to recommend to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Senate Majority Leader, and the Governor that a display of a Hanukkah Menorah be placed on the Capitol grounds; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the Michigan Capitol Committee.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics.
Reps. Baxter, Gosselin, Brandenburg, Hummel, Meyer, Nitz, Shaffer, Sheen, Stakoe, Steil and Taub offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 281.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to reject the enactment of S.2611 the United States Senate's version of the comprehensive immigration reform legislation.
Whereas, Illegal immigration has been a simmering issue for years. It has recently reached a fever pitch due to reform efforts in the Congress of the United States. Some of the concerns regarding illegal immigration are that unregulated and high levels of illegal immigration hurt low-income workers by driving low-end wages down and that illegal immigration drives up the costs of education, health care, and other social services for all Americans. Americans also worry about a loss of cultural and national unity if a massive number of illegal immigrants only embrace their own language and culture and fail to assimilate; and
Whereas, The United States Senate's version of immigration reform incorporates border security measures along with guest worker programs and amnesty provisions, as opposed to the United States House's version, which primarily provides border security provisions. Under the Senate legislation, illegal immigrants who have lived in the United States for five years or more would eventually be granted citizenship if they remained employed, passed background checks, paid fines and back taxes, and enrolled in English classes. The Senate legislation would also increase the number of foreign guest workers to be admitted annually; and
Whereas, The Senate's comprehensive approach lacks the border security and law enforcement provisions necessary to protect the country from the problems related to illegal immigration. Guest worker and amnesty provisions will only encourage more illegal immigration. The Senate legislation would simply exacerbate the problems created by illegal immigration and encourage more illegal immigration; and
Whereas, The Senate bill also does nothing to reduce or slow the influx of legal immigrants into the United States. Instead, it would allow for a five-fold increase in immigrant population over 20 years. Accommodating this massive increase will require complete overhauls of the current government immigration bureaucracy and infrastructure. In addition, this change will require increased support from taxpayers to account for this massive expansion of government, now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to reject the enactment of S.2611, the United States Senate's version of the comprehensive immigration reform legislation; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Kathleen Law, Accavitti, Adamini, Anderson, Bieda, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrum, Clack, Cushingberry, Espinoza, Farrah, Gillard, Gleason, Gonzales, Gosselin, Green, Hopgood, Kahn, Kolb, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Lipsey, Marleau, McConico, Meisner, Meyer, Nitz, Palmer, Polidori, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Stakoe, Tobocman, Vagnozzi and Zelenko offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 37.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to support the National Cancer Institute's plan to eliminate suffering and death from cancer by the year 2015.
Whereas, Each year more than 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer. One out of every two men and one out of every three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. In 1971 Congress began the battle against cancer with enactment of the National Cancer Act and creation of the National Cancer Institute within the National Institutes of Health. The foundation laid by their foresight puts the nation in position to aggressively enter the final stages of the fight against cancer. Sixty designated cancer research centers have been established across the country by the National Cancer Institute. These Centers have the capacity to share knowledge with each other and solve problems in real time through advances in computer technology as well as work collaboratively with researchers in other disciplines, such as engineering, to develop the technologies needed to fight cancer; and
Whereas, Scientific research on the human genome and proteins have led to breakthroughs in our understanding of the molecular changes that cause cancer and differences between the same cancers in different patients. This understanding makes it possible to design therapies that target the cancer and bypass healthy tissues that will eliminate the suffering caused by collateral damage to normal tissues from chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Therapies can also be modified to account for the cancer's response to a given treatment in individual patients. Doctors believe it is within their grasp to cure or manage cancer similar to other chronic diseases that a person can live with and not necessarily die from; and
Whereas, Concurrent advances in imaging technologies and knowledge networking mean scientists and doctors will be able to see and assess the impact of treatment within days and not have to wait months or years to know the outcome. Imaging technologies now show not only the physical size, shape, and location of cancer tissue but can also show the function of the tissue. Thus, doctors may apply a treatment targeting the abnormal cells that make up the cancer tissue and be able to see within 24 to 48 hours whether the treatment is altering function in the expected way. Knowledge networking through computers in real time means scientists and doctors working across the country at the 60 centers sponsored by the National Cancer Institute can share what they have learned. This will be particularly valuable with rare forms of cancer as doctors will pool their experience with patients being treated in different centers; and
Whereas, Tremendous advances in the treatment and cure of cancer have been achieved in the past 35 years and this nation has never shied away from bold goals to advance science and technology. The Director of the National Cancer Institute has shown great leadership, enthusiasm, and optimism for being able to harness what we know and catapult the scientific and clinical communities forward through the final stage of the battle against cancer; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize Congress to support the National Cancer Institute's plan to eliminate suffering and death from cancer by the year 2015; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
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Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:45 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives