2006-HJ-12-05-090

No. 90

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, December 5, 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 Proos--present

Acciavatti--present Emmons--present Leland--present Robertson--present

Adamini--present Espinoza--present Lemmons, III--excused Rocca--present

Amos--present Farhat--present Lemmons, Jr.--present Sak--present

Anderson--present Farrah--present Lipsey--present Schuitmaker--present

Angerer--present Gaffney--present Marleau--present Shaffer--present

Ball--present Garfield--present Mayes--present Sheen--present

Baxter--present Gillard--present McConico--present Sheltrown--present

Bennett--present Gleason--present McDowell--present Smith, Alma--present

Bieda--present Gonzales--present Meadows--present Smith, Virgil--present

Booher--present Gosselin--present Meisner--present Spade--present

Brandenburg--present Green--present Meyer--present Stahl--present

Brown--present Hansen--present Miller--present Stakoe--excused

Byrnes--present Hildenbrand--present Moolenaar--present Steil--present

Byrum--present Hood--present Moore--present Stewart--present

Casperson--present Hoogendyk--present Mortimer--present Taub--present

Caswell--present Hopgood--present Murphy--present Tobocman--present

Caul--present Huizenga--present Newell--present Vagnozzi--present

Cheeks--present Hummel--present Nitz--present Van Regenmorter--present

Clack--present Hune--present Nofs--present Vander Veen--present

Clemente--present Hunter--present Palmer--present Walker--present

Condino--present Jones, Hayes--present Palsrok--present Ward--present

Cushingberry--excused Jones, Rick--present Pastor--present Waters--present

DeRoche--present Kahn--present Pavlov--present Wenke--present

Dillon--present Kolb--present Pearce--present Williams--present

Donigan--present Kooiman--present Plakas--present Wojno--present

Drolet--present LaJoy--present Polidori--present Zelenko--present

Ebli--present Law, David--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Paula K. Zelenko, from the 50th District, offered the following invocation:

"Heavenly Father, we thank You for this, another beautiful day. O Lord, we pray You Yourself in us.

Instill in us Your strength, courage, wisdom, and grace so that we may humbly serve You and in turn serve those who we were chosen to represent.

Remember, O Lord, all of our armed forces in this land who are serving for the cause of peace.

Send Your holy angels to protect them and strengthen the hearts of their families who long for their safe return.

Father, we ask You to lift the heavy burden of grief for those who mourn for those earthly lives recently taken. Comfort them and heal them. Renew their spirit and sweetness of purpose. Especially on his day, lay Your hand of love and comfort on Representative Caswell and his family.

Remember, O Lord, the people of this great state of Michigan--especially our children, our elderly, our poor, our ill, our unemployed, and those who are in any kind of affliction, necessity or distress.

Hear us and teach us to be mindful of their needs and grant us the quickness of action to assist them.

Remember, O Lord, our God, all our civil authorities in this world, this nation, this state, particularly, all legislators, staff and employees who have convened here in this sacred house.

Loom in our hearts the spirit of Your wisdom that we may guide this state in all righteousness, holiness and justice.

Give us the courage and grace to set aside our philosophical and political differences when challenges are great. Father, teach us humility, humanity, and instill that we are the strongest when we are one with our purpose.

Bless us and guide us unto every good work. Grant us safe passage and return everyone home safely to our families.

Merciful and compassionate Lord, for the peace above and salvation of our souls, we send up the glory, the thanksgiving, the honor and the worship.

We ask the reward of Your grace and eternal love, now and ever and ever unto ages of ages. Amen."

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Rep. Sak moved that Reps. Cushingberry and Lemmons, III be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Palmer moved that Rep. Stakoe be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Notices

Rep. Murphy, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 1109-1111. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

Rep. Williams, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 1144-1153. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea' on Roll Call Nos. 1144-1150 and 1153 and 'nay' on Roll Call Nos. 1151-1152."

Rep. Plakas, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 1117-1118 and 1120-1153. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea' on Roll Call Nos. 1117-1118, 1120-1132, 1136-1145 and 1148-1150 and 'nay' on Roll Call Nos. 1133-1135, 1146-1147 and 1151-1153."

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, December 4, for her approval of the following bill:

Enrolled House Bill No. 6031 at 3:40 p.m.

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, December 1:

House Bill Nos. 6676 6677 6678 6679 6680 6682 6683 6684 6685 6686 6687 6688 6689 6690 6691 6692 6694 6695 6696 6697 6698 6699 6700 6701 6702 6703 6704 6705

Senate Bill Nos. 1513 1514 1515 1516 1517 1518

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, December 5:

Senate Bill Nos. 59 647 1266 1501

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement, by Rep. Vander Veen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6695, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 65, entitled "Of alienation by deed, and the proof and recording of conveyances, and the canceling of mortgages," (MCL 565.1 to 565.49) by adding section 50.

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. Vander Veen, Green, Stahl, Proos, Zelenko, Polidori, Clack and Vagnozzi

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Vander Veen, Chair, of the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Present: Reps. Vander Veen, Green, Stahl, Proos, Zelenko, Polidori, Clack and Vagnozzi

Absent: Rep. Van Regenmorter

Excused: Rep. Van Regenmorter

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Rocca, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6666, entitled

A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey certain state owned property in Kalamazoo county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.

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. Rocca, Rick Jones, Palsrok, McDowell and Virgil Smith

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Rocca, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Present: Reps. Rocca, Rick Jones, Palsrok, McDowell and Virgil Smith

Absent: Reps. Van Regenmorter, Gaffney, Wojno and Lemmons, III

Excused: Reps. Van Regenmorter, Gaffney, Wojno and Lemmons, III

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Hummel, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5966, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2567a (MCL 600.2567a), as amended by 2002 PA 700.

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. Hummel, Pastor, Acciavatti, Kooiman, Amos, Brandenburg, Caswell, Moolenaar, Shaffer, Steil, Taub, Walker, Booher, Caul, Hansen, Kahn, Brown, Kolb, Sak, Cheeks, Williams, Alma Smith, Gonzales, Hood and Murphy

Nays: Rep. Farhat

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Hummel, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6302, entitled

A bill to provide for the administration of the Michigan merit award program; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) 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. Hummel, Pastor, Acciavatti, Kooiman, Stewart, Brandenburg, Caswell, Farhat, Moolenaar, Shaffer, Taub, Walker, Caul, Hansen, Brown, Kolb, Sak, Cheeks, Williams, Alma Smith, Gonzales, Hood and Murphy

Nays: Reps. Amos and Steil

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Hummel, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1208, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending section 12 (MCL 432.12), as amended by 2002 PA 471.

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. Hummel, Pastor, Acciavatti, Kooiman, Stewart, Brandenburg, Caswell, Farhat, Moolenaar, Shaffer, Steil, Taub, Walker, Booher, Caul, Hansen, Kahn, Brown, Kolb, Sak, Cheeks, Williams, Alma Smith, Gonzales, Hood and Murphy

Nays: None

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Hummel, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1335, entitled

A bill to provide for the administration of the Michigan merit award program; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) 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. Hummel, Pastor, Acciavatti, Kooiman, Brandenburg, Farhat, Moolenaar, Shaffer, Taub, Walker, Caul, Hansen, Brown, Kolb, Sak, Cheeks, Williams, Alma Smith, Gonzales, Hood and Murphy

Nays: Rep. Steil

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Hummel, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1467, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2005 PA 187.

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. Hummel, Pastor, Acciavatti, Stewart, Brandenburg, Caswell, Farhat, Moolenaar, Shaffer, Steil, Walker, Booher, Caul, Hansen, Kahn, Brown, Kolb, Sak, Cheeks, Williams, Alma Smith, Gonzales, Hood and Murphy

Nays: Rep. Taub

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hummel, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Present: Reps. Hummel, Pastor, Acciavatti, Kooiman, Stewart, Amos, Brandenburg, Caswell, Farhat, Moolenaar, Shaffer, Steil, Taub, Walker, Booher, Caul, Hansen, Kahn, Brown, Kolb, Sak, Cheeks, Williams, Alma Smith, Gonzales, Hood and Murphy

Absent: Reps. Cushingberry and Plakas

Excused: Reps. Cushingberry and Plakas

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Drolet, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6465, entitled

A bill to amend 1991 PA 180, entitled "An act to assist in the financing of stadia or convention facilities; to permit eligible municipalities to impose and collect an excise tax on businesses engaged in the preparation and delivery of food and beverages for immediate consumption, in leasing or renting motor vehicles in the eligible municipality, and in providing accommodations for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes; to limit the rate of that excise tax; to authorize voter approval in a single ballot question of the excise tax authorized by this act and of certain purposes for which the excise tax is imposed; to provide for the establishment of procedures for the collection, administration, and enforcement of the excise tax; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and state and local officials; to provide for the disposition and transmittal of the revenues from the tax for stadia or convention facility development and other purposes and authorize the pledge of those revenues; to authorize the appointment of employees and officials of a local governmental unit to an authority to which revenues from the tax may be pledged; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 207.751 to 207.759) by amending the title and by adding section 7a.

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. Drolet, Hoogendyk, Gosselin, Garfield, Sheen and Tobocman

Nays: None

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Drolet, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6466, entitled

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. Drolet, Hoogendyk, Gosselin, Garfield, Sheen and Tobocman

Nays: None

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Drolet, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6527, entitled

A bill to amend the Initiated Law of 1996, entitled "Michigan gaming control and revenue act," by amending section 2 (MCL 432.202), as amended by 1997 PA 69.

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

1. Amend page 7, line 4, after "GAMING." by striking out the balance of the line through "BEVERAGES." on line 6.

The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Drolet, Gosselin, Garfield, Emmons and Tobocman

Nays: None

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Drolet, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6639, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 344, entitled "An act to authorize counties, cities, villages and townships of this state to adopt plans to prevent blight and to adopt plans for the rehabilitation of blighted areas; to authorize assistance in carrying out such plans by the acquisition of real property, the improvement of such real property and the disposal of real property in such areas; to prescribe the methods of financing the exercise of these powers; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending sections 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 125.72, 125.73, and 125.75), sections 2 and 3 as amended by 1986 PA 320.

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. Drolet, Gosselin, Garfield, Sheen and Tobocman

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Drolet, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Present: Reps. Drolet, Hoogendyk, Gosselin, Garfield, Sheen, Emmons and Tobocman

Absent: Reps. Lipsey and Lemmons, III

Excused: Reps. Lipsey and Lemmons, III

The Committee on Family and Children Services, by Rep. Stahl, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6661, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending sections 115f, 115g, 115h, 115i, 115j, 115k, 115l, and 115m (MCL 400.115f, 400.115g, 400.115h, 400.115i, 400.115j, 400.115k, 400.115l, and 400.115m), sections 115f and 115g as amended by 2004 PA 193, sections 115h and 115k as added by 1994 PA 238, and sections 115i, 115j, 115l, and 115m as amended by 2002 PA 648, and by adding sections 115t and 115u.

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. Stahl, Pearce, Vander Veen, Hoogendyk, Sheen, Clack, Spade, Polidori and Lemmons, Jr.

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Stahl, Chair, of the Committee on Family and Children Services, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Present: Reps. Stahl, Pearce, Vander Veen, Hoogendyk, Sheen, Clack, Spade, Polidori and Lemmons, Jr.

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of Human Services was received and read:

November 22, 2006

Pursuant to Section 1002 of P.A. 147 of 2005, we are enclosing a copy of the following reports:

Type of ReportFacilityReport #License #

Special Investigation Adrian Training School 2006C0212029 CS460201294

This report was performed in compliance with the requirements of P.A. 116 of 1973 as amended, and the Administrative Rules for Child Caring Institutions. The report may also be viewed on our website, within 48 hours, under "News, Publications & Information" at the following address: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact Miriam E.J. Bullock at 517-373-8383.

Sincerely,

Marianne Udow

Director

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Notices

Pursuant to Rule 44, the Speaker has made the following reassignments:

House Bill No. 6698 referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6699 referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6700 referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6701 referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6702 referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6703 referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6704 referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6705 referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Rep. Clack, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 1120-1153. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea' on Roll Call Nos. 1120-1132 and 1136-1150 and 'nay' on Roll Call Nos. 1133-1135 and 1151-1153."

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Elsenheimer, Vice-Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6694, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 34, entitled "Revised municipal finance act," by amending section 103 (MCL 141.2103) and by adding section 518.

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. Elsenheimer, Van Regenmorter, Nitz, Baxter, Donigan, Vagnozzi and Virgil Smith

Nays: Rep. Robertson

The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Elsenheimer, Vice-Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1106, entitled

A bill to amend 1887 PA 128, entitled "An act establishing the minimum ages for contracting marriages; to require a civil license in order to marry and its registration; to provide for the implementation of federal law; and to provide apenalty for the violation of this act," by amending sections 2, 3, and 3a (MCL 551.102, 551.103, and 551.103a), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 333, section 3 as amended by 1984 PA 346, and section 3a as amended by 1989 PA 270.

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. Elsenheimer, Robertson, Nitz, Baxter, Schuitmaker, Donigan, Vagnozzi and Virgil Smith

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Elsenheimer, Vice-Chair, of the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Present: Reps. Elsenheimer, Van Regenmorter, Robertson, Nitz, Baxter, Schuitmaker, Accavitti, Donigan, Vagnozzi and Virgil Smith

Absent: Rep. Stakoe

Excused: Rep. Stakoe

The Committee on Banking and Financial Services, by Rep. Robertson, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 309, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled "Identity theft protection act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 445.63) and by adding sections 12, 12a, and 12b.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) 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. Robertson, Green, Huizenga, Hune, Palsrok, Hunter and Mayes

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Robertson, Chair, of the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Present: Reps. Robertson, Green, Huizenga, Hune, Palsrok, Hunter and Mayes

Absent: Reps. Dillon and Clemente

Excused: Reps. Dillon and Clemente

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 288.

A resolution to memorialize Congress to increase funding to dredge Michigan's deep-draft Great Lakes ports and waterways.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 69, p. 2279.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment on November 30, with substitute (H-2), consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)

(For substitute, see House Journal No. 89, p. 2804.)

The question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) recommended by the Committee,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Notices

Rep. Amos, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 1120-1153. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea' on Roll Call Nos. 1120-1148 and 1150-1153 and 'nay' on Roll Call No. 1149."

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Rep. Pastor moved that Reps. Amos and Caswell 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. 6469, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 421 (MCL 280.421).

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Taub moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, line 9, after "ANY" by striking out "RAILROAD,".

2. Amend page 2, line 1, after "CULVERT," by inserting "RAILROAD TIES,".

The motion was seconded and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1154 Yeas--105

Accavitti Espinoza Law, Kathleen Proos

Acciavatti Farhat Leland Robertson

Adamini Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Rocca

Anderson Gaffney Lipsey Sak

Angerer Garfield Marleau Schuitmaker

Ball Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Baxter Gleason McConico Sheen

Bennett Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown

Bieda Gosselin Meadows Smith, Alma

Booher Green Meisner Smith, Virgil

Brandenburg Hansen Meyer Spade

Brown Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Byrnes Hood Moolenaar Steil

Byrum Hoogendyk Moore Stewart

Casperson Hopgood Mortimer Taub

Caul Huizenga Murphy Tobocman

Cheeks Hummel Newell Vagnozzi

Clack Hune Nitz Van Regenmorter

Clemente Hunter Nofs Vander Veen

Condino Jones, Hayes Palmer Walker

DeRoche Jones, Rick Palsrok Ward

Dillon Kahn Pastor Waters

Donigan Kolb Pavlov Wenke

Drolet Kooiman Pearce Williams

Ebli LaJoy Plakas Wojno

Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko

Emmons

Nays--0

In The Chair: Kooiman

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Sak moved that Rep. Brown be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Ward moved that Rep. DeRoche be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 6470, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 247 (MCL 280.247).

(The bill was read a third time and postponed for the day on November 30, see House Journal No. 89, p. 2846.)

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1155 Yeas--103

Accavitti Farhat Leland Robertson

Acciavatti Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Rocca

Adamini Gaffney Lipsey Sak

Anderson Garfield Marleau Schuitmaker

Angerer Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Ball Gleason McConico Sheen

Baxter Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown

Bennett Gosselin Meadows Smith, Alma

Bieda Green Meisner Smith, Virgil

Booher Hansen Meyer Spade

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Byrnes Hood Moolenaar Steil

Byrum Hoogendyk Moore Stewart

Casperson Hopgood Mortimer Taub

Caul Huizenga Murphy Tobocman

Cheeks Hummel Newell Vagnozzi

Clack Hune Nitz Van Regenmorter

Clemente Hunter Nofs Vander Veen

Condino Jones, Hayes Palmer Walker

Dillon Jones, Rick Palsrok Ward

Donigan Kahn Pastor Waters

Drolet Kolb Pavlov Wenke

Ebli Kooiman Pearce Williams

Elsenheimer LaJoy Plakas Wojno

Emmons Law, David Polidori Zelenko

Espinoza Law, Kathleen Proos

Nays--0

In The Chair: Kooiman

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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Rep. Brown, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call No. 1155. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

House Bill No. 6472, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 6 (MCL 280.6).

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1156 Yeas--104

Accavitti Espinoza Law, Kathleen Proos

Acciavatti Farhat Leland Robertson

Adamini Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Rocca

Anderson Gaffney Lipsey Sak

Angerer Garfield Marleau Schuitmaker

Ball Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Baxter Gleason McConico Sheen

Bennett Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown

Bieda Gosselin Meadows Smith, Alma

Booher Green Meisner Smith, Virgil

Brandenburg Hansen Meyer Spade

Brown Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Byrnes Hood Moolenaar Steil

Byrum Hoogendyk Moore Stewart

Casperson Hopgood Mortimer Taub

Caul Huizenga Murphy Tobocman

Cheeks Hummel Newell Vagnozzi

Clack Hune Nitz Van Regenmorter

Clemente Hunter Nofs Vander Veen

Condino Jones, Hayes Palmer Walker

Dillon Jones, Rick Palsrok Ward

Donigan Kahn Pastor Waters

Drolet Kolb Pavlov Wenke

Ebli Kooiman Pearce Williams

Elsenheimer LaJoy Plakas Wojno

Emmons Law, David Polidori Zelenko

Nays--0

In The Chair: Kooiman

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

House Bill No. 6473, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 21 (MCL 280.21), as amended by 1989 PA 134.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1157 Yeas--104

Accavitti Espinoza Law, Kathleen Proos

Acciavatti Farhat Leland Robertson

Adamini Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Rocca

Anderson Gaffney Lipsey Sak

Angerer Garfield Marleau Schuitmaker

Ball Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Baxter Gleason McConico Sheen

Bennett Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown

Bieda Gosselin Meadows Smith, Alma

Booher Green Meisner Smith, Virgil

Brandenburg Hansen Meyer Spade

Brown Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Byrnes Hood Moolenaar Steil

Byrum Hoogendyk Moore Stewart

Casperson Hopgood Mortimer Taub

Caul Huizenga Murphy Tobocman

Cheeks Hummel Newell Vagnozzi

Clack Hune Nitz Van Regenmorter

Clemente Hunter Nofs Vander Veen

Condino Jones, Hayes Palmer Walker

Dillon Jones, Rick Palsrok Ward

Donigan Kahn Pastor Waters

Drolet Kolb Pavlov Wenke

Ebli Kooiman Pearce Williams

Elsenheimer LaJoy Plakas Wojno

Emmons Law, David Polidori Zelenko

Nays--0

In The Chair: Kooiman

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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Rep. Caswell, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 1154-1157. Had I been present, I would have voted 'nay'."

House Bill No. 6545, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 196 (MCL 280.196), as amended by 1989 PA 149.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Ward moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 6663, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled "Motor carrier safety act of 1963," (MCL 480.11 to 480.25) by adding section 12x.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. LaJoy moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1158 Yeas--93

Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos

Acciavatti Espinoza Leland Robertson

Adamini Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Rocca

Anderson Farrah Lipsey Sak

Angerer Gaffney Marleau Schuitmaker

Ball Garfield Mayes Shaffer

Bennett Gillard McConico Sheltrown

Bieda Gleason McDowell Smith, Alma

Booher Gonzales Meyer Spade

Brandenburg Green Miller Stahl

Brown Hansen Moolenaar Steil

Byrnes Hildenbrand Moore Stewart

Byrum Hood Mortimer Taub

Casperson Hopgood Murphy Tobocman

Caswell Huizenga Newell Van Regenmorter

Caul Hummel Nitz Vander Veen

Cheeks Hunter Nofs Walker

Clack Jones, Hayes Palsrok Ward

Clemente Kahn Pastor Waters

Condino Kolb Pavlov Wenke

Dillon Kooiman Pearce Williams

Donigan LaJoy Plakas Wojno

Ebli Law, David Polidori Zelenko

Elsenheimer

Nays--12

Baxter Hoogendyk Meadows Sheen

Drolet Hune Meisner Smith, Virgil

Gosselin Jones, Rick Palmer Vagnozzi

In The Chair: Kooiman

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Ward moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled "Motor carrier safety act of 1963," by amending section 5 (MCL 480.15), as amended by 2005 PA 177.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Notices

Rep. Stahl, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 1120-1121. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 6668, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 4101, 4105, and 4110 (MCL 324.4101, 324.4105, and 324.4110), section 4105 as amended by 2004 PA 325, and by adding sections 4112 and 4113.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Pastor moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1159 Yeas--105

Accavitti Espinoza Law, Kathleen Proos

Acciavatti Farhat Leland Robertson

Adamini Farrah Lemmons, Jr. Rocca

Anderson Gaffney Lipsey Sak

Angerer Garfield Marleau Schuitmaker

Ball Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Baxter Gleason McConico Sheen

Bennett Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown

Bieda Gosselin Meadows Smith, Alma

Booher Green Meisner Smith, Virgil

Brandenburg Hansen Meyer Spade

Brown Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Byrnes Hood Moolenaar Steil

Byrum Hoogendyk Moore Stewart

Casperson Hopgood Mortimer Taub

Caswell Huizenga Murphy Tobocman

Caul Hummel Newell Vagnozzi

Cheeks Hune Nitz Van Regenmorter

Clack Hunter Nofs Vander Veen

Clemente Jones, Hayes Palmer Walker

Condino Jones, Rick Palsrok Ward

Dillon Kahn Pastor Waters

Donigan Kolb Pavlov Wenke

Drolet Kooiman Pearce Williams

Ebli LaJoy Plakas Wojno

Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko

Emmons

Nays--0

In The Chair: Kooiman

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4648, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 184, entitled "Township zoning act," (MCL 125.271 to 125.310) by adding section 16j.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Condino moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 23, by inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4811 of the 93rd Legislature is enacted into law and takes effect.".

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Walker moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4649, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 183, entitled "County zoning act," (MCL 125.201 to 125.240) by adding section 16j.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Condino moved to amend the bill as follows:

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

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4811 of the 93rd Legislature is enacted into law and takes effect.".

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Walker moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Walker moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5923, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 754 (MCL 330.1754), as amended by 1995 PA 290.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5927, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 104 (MCL 330.1104), as amended by 1986 PA 287.

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. Leland moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 387, entitled

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

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

The House returned to the consideration of

House Bill No. 6545, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 196 (MCL 280.196), as amended by 1989 PA 149.

(The bill was considered earlier today, see today's Journal, p. 2875.)

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1160 Yeas--64

Accavitti Gaffney Law, Kathleen Schuitmaker

Acciavatti Garfield Leland Shaffer

Ball Gleason Lemmons, Jr. Smith, Alma

Bennett Gonzales Lipsey Smith, Virgil

Bieda Green Marleau Steil

Booher Hansen Mayes Stewart

Brandenburg Hood McConico Taub

Brown Hopgood Meadows Tobocman

Casperson Huizenga Meisner Van Regenmorter

Cheeks Hummel Miller Vander Veen

Clack Hunter Murphy Ward

Condino Jones, Hayes Nitz Waters

Donigan Kahn Pavlov Wenke

Elsenheimer Kolb Plakas Williams

Emmons Kooiman Proos Wojno

Farrah LaJoy Robertson Zelenko

Nays--41

Adamini Ebli McDowell Pearce

Anderson Espinoza Meyer Polidori

Angerer Farhat Moolenaar Rocca

Baxter Gillard Moore Sak

Byrnes Gosselin Mortimer Sheen

Byrum Hildenbrand Newell Sheltrown

Caswell Hoogendyk Nofs Spade

Caul Hune Palmer Stahl

Clemente Jones, Rick Palsrok Vagnozzi

Dillon Law, David Pastor Walker

Drolet

In The Chair: Kooiman

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 6681, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," (MCL 42.1 to 42.34) by adding section 13a.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. David Law moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Ward 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. 6681, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," (MCL 42.1 to 42.34) by adding section 13a.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1161 Yeas--104

Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos

Acciavatti Espinoza Leland Robertson

Adamini Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Rocca

Anderson Farrah Lipsey Sak

Angerer Gaffney Marleau Schuitmaker

Ball Garfield Mayes Shaffer

Baxter Gillard McConico Sheen

Bennett Gleason McDowell Sheltrown

Bieda Gonzales Meadows Smith, Alma

Booher Green Meisner Smith, Virgil

Brandenburg Hansen Meyer Spade

Brown Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Byrnes Hood Moolenaar Steil

Byrum Hoogendyk Moore Stewart

Casperson Hopgood Mortimer Taub

Caswell Huizenga Murphy Tobocman

Caul Hummel Newell Vagnozzi

Cheeks Hune Nitz Van Regenmorter

Clack Hunter Nofs Vander Veen

Clemente Jones, Hayes Palmer Walker

Condino Jones, Rick Palsrok Ward

DeRoche Kahn Pastor Waters

Dillon Kolb Pavlov Wenke

Donigan Kooiman Pearce Williams

Ebli LaJoy Plakas Wojno

Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori Zelenko

Nays--2

Drolet Gosselin

In The Chair: Kooiman

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 6695, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 65, entitled "Of alienation by deed, and the proof and recording of conveyances, and the canceling of mortgages," (MCL 565.1 to 565.49) by adding section 50.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Vander Veen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Ward 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. 6695, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 65, entitled "Of alienation by deed, and the proof and recording of conveyances, and the canceling of mortgages," (MCL 565.1 to 565.49) by adding section 50.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Ward moved that consideration of the bill be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.

The House returned to the consideration of

House Bill No. 6545, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 196 (MCL 280.196), as amended by 1989 PA 149.

(The bill was considered earlier today, see today's Journal, p. 2879.)

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 6694, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 34, entitled "Revised municipal finance act," by amending section 103 (MCL 141.2103) and by adding section 518.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy,

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.

House Bill No. 6661, entitled

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Family and Children Services,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Hummel moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Ward 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. 6661, entitled

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1162 Yeas--106

Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos

Acciavatti Espinoza Leland Robertson

Adamini Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Rocca

Anderson Farrah Lipsey Sak

Angerer Gaffney Marleau Schuitmaker

Ball Garfield Mayes Shaffer

Baxter Gillard McConico Sheen

Bennett Gleason McDowell Sheltrown

Bieda Gonzales Meadows Smith, Alma

Booher Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil

Brandenburg Green Meyer Spade

Brown Hansen Miller Stahl

Byrnes Hildenbrand Moolenaar Steil

Byrum Hood Moore Stewart

Casperson Hoogendyk Mortimer Taub

Caswell Hopgood Murphy Tobocman

Caul Huizenga Newell Vagnozzi

Cheeks Hummel Nitz Van Regenmorter

Clack Hune Nofs Vander Veen

Clemente Hunter Palmer Walker

Condino Jones, Hayes Palsrok Ward

DeRoche Jones, Rick Pastor Waters

Dillon Kahn Pavlov Wenke

Donigan Kolb Pearce Williams

Drolet Kooiman Plakas Wojno

Ebli LaJoy Polidori Zelenko

Elsenheimer Law, David

Nays--0

In The Chair: Kooiman

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 6300, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20950 (MCL 333.20950), as amended by 2000 PA 375.

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. Hildenbrand moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Ward 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. 6300, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20950 (MCL 333.20950), as amended by 2000 PA 375.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1163 Yeas--106

Accavitti Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos

Acciavatti Espinoza Leland Robertson

Adamini Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Rocca

Anderson Farrah Lipsey Sak

Angerer Gaffney Marleau Schuitmaker

Ball Garfield Mayes Shaffer

Baxter Gillard McConico Sheen

Bennett Gleason McDowell Sheltrown

Bieda Gonzales Meadows Smith, Alma

Booher Gosselin Meisner Smith, Virgil

Brandenburg Green Meyer Spade

Brown Hansen Miller Stahl

Byrnes Hildenbrand Moolenaar Steil

Byrum Hood Moore Stewart

Casperson Hoogendyk Mortimer Taub

Caswell Hopgood Murphy Tobocman

Caul Huizenga Newell Vagnozzi

Cheeks Hummel Nitz Van Regenmorter

Clack Hune Nofs Vander Veen

Clemente Hunter Palmer Walker

Condino Jones, Hayes Palsrok Ward

DeRoche Jones, Rick Pastor Waters

Dillon Kahn Pavlov Wenke

Donigan Kolb Pearce Williams

Drolet Kooiman Plakas Wojno

Ebli LaJoy Polidori Zelenko

Elsenheimer Law, David

Nays--0

In The Chair: Kooiman

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Ward 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

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Ward moved that Rule 45 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Ward moved that the Committee on Transportation be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 6368.

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

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 6368, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 667a (MCL 257.667a), as amended by 2002 PA 534.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Ward 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. 6368, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 667a (MCL 257.667a), as amended by 2002 PA 534.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Ward moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Gosselin moved that the Committee on Insurance be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4731.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 89, p. 2857.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Gosselin,

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

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

The House returned to the consideration of

House Bill No. 6368, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 667a (MCL 257.667a), as amended by 2002 PA 534.

(The bill was considered earlier today, see today's Journal, p. 2884.)

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1164 Yeas--103

Accavitti Emmons Leland Robertson

Acciavatti Espinoza Lemmons, Jr. Rocca

Adamini Farhat Lipsey Sak

Anderson Farrah Marleau Schuitmaker

Angerer Gaffney Mayes Shaffer

Ball Gillard McConico Sheen

Baxter Gleason McDowell Sheltrown

Bennett Gonzales Meadows Smith, Alma

Bieda Green Meisner Smith, Virgil

Booher Hansen Meyer Spade

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Brown Hood Moolenaar Steil

Byrnes Hoogendyk Moore Stewart

Byrum Hopgood Mortimer Taub

Casperson Huizenga Murphy Tobocman

Caswell Hummel Newell Vagnozzi

Caul Hune Nitz Van Regenmorter

Cheeks Hunter Nofs Vander Veen

Clack Jones, Hayes Palmer Walker

Clemente Jones, Rick Palsrok Ward

Condino Kahn Pastor Waters

DeRoche Kolb Pavlov Wenke

Dillon Kooiman Pearce Williams

Donigan LaJoy Plakas Wojno

Ebli Law, David Polidori Zelenko

Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos

Nays--3

Drolet Garfield Gosselin

In The Chair: Kooiman

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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Rep. Ward moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Sheltrown, Waters, Sak, Meisner, Vagnozzi, Accavitti, Baxter, Farrah, Gillard, Gleason, Gosselin, Green, Hoogendyk, Hopgood, Huizenga, Kolb, David Law, Marleau, Mayes, Palmer, Pastor, Tobocman, Zelenko, and Stahl offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 321.

A resolution honoring December 15, 2006, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, According to a 1996 study by the Centers for Disease Control, 16% of over 6,000,000 pregnancies ended in either a miscarriage or stillbirth; and

Whereas, Of those over 6,000,000 pregnancies, 62%, or 3,720,000, ended in live births, and 26,784 of those births ended in deaths of infants 11 months and younger; and

Whereas, The availability of information and support is of the utmost importance to the families who suffer from pregnancy and infant loss to better help them cope; and

Whereas, A public that is informed and educated about pregnancy and infant loss can better learn how to respond with compassion to affected families; and

Whereas, Professionals who come in contact with families who have suffered pregnancy or infant loss, such as physicians, clergy, emergency medical technicians, funeral directors, police officers, public health nurses and employers, can better serve families if they have special training and better knowledge of pregnancy and infant loss; and

Whereas, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is created to recognize the grief of the families and to remember all of the pregnancies and infants lost. This day will help to heal and comfort the families in a time of pain and heartache, and give the families hope for the future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor December 15, 2006, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, We recognize the grief of the families and remember all of the pregnancies and infants lost. We wish to help heal and comfort the families in a time of pain and heartache and to give the families hope for the future.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Ward moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 322.

A resolution for the Honorable Stephen Adamini.

Whereas, It is with great admiration and appreciation that we honor and thank Representative Steve Adamini, our colleague and friend, for his service to the people of the state of Michigan as he brings to a close his tenure as a lawmaker. His high standards have benefited the citizens of the One Hundred Ninth House District as well as the state of Michigan as a whole; and

Whereas, A graduate of the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in political science, Mr. Adamini earned his juris doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School in 1970. Prior to being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, he was a senior partner with Kendricks, Bordeau, Adamini, Chilman & Greenlee, P.C., a Marquette law firm; served on the Executive Committee of the Gwinn Area Chamber of Commerce; was a member of the Marquette County Reapportionment Commission; and was a member of the Michigan Transportation Commission, having been appointed by Governor James Blanchard. Representative Adamini was elected to the House of Representatives in 2000, 2002, and 2004; and

Whereas, His experience, education, and knowledge have proven invaluable to his tenure as a legislator. Representative Adamini has contributed significantly to the legislative process through his work on the Health Policy, Insurance, Judiciary, and Tort Reform Committees. With his distinguished background, he has been invaluable in discussions concerning patient privacy, criminal procedure, and health insurance; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Steve Adamini for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Adamini as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Ward moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 323.

A resolution for the Honorable Glenn Anderson.

Whereas, With the completion of the Ninety-third Legislature, Representative Glenn Anderson is bringing to a close his distinguished tenure of service as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. We are proud to commend him for his many years of commitment to our state and to the legislative process; and

Whereas, Glenn Anderson came to Lansing following his 2000 election to the House with a wealth of experiences in civic affairs and local government. Throughout his many years living in Westland he worked for Ford Motor Company, where he was a proud member of the UAW, and also worked as a licensed realtor. He also volunteered his services as a member of the Westland Goodfellows and Westland Hockey Association. Representative Anderson also served on the Westland City Council and various local commissions; and

Whereas, Representative Anderson has articulated the concerns of his district and contributed to the development of legislation in many policy areas. His legislative work has included his service as the minority vice chair of the Transportation Committee, and as a member of the Insurance Committee. His legislative efforts have included legislation to protect the most vulnerable in society, such as the elderly in nursing homes, as well as legislation to protect working families and promote a healthy environment, among other areas; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Glenn Anderson for his exemplary service to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Anderson as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Ward moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 324.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Robert Gosselin.

Whereas, It is with deep thanks for his service to this legislative body that we join together to thank the Honorable Robert Gosselin as he concludes his tenure of office with the House of Representatives. His service here has been a culmination of a rich business and public service background; and

Whereas, Robert Gosselin worked for 20 years as a senior designer at General Motors. His experience also included building homes for 24 years and work as a real estate agent. His interest in public service and politics led him to serve on the Troy City Council, where he was mayor pro-tem. He also served as a national delegate in 1992 and 1996 at the Republican National Conventions; and

Whereas, Elected to the House of Representatives in 1998, 2000, and 2004, Representative Gosselin found his rich experience useful in his role as the chair of the Employment Relations, Training, and Safety Committee. He also contributed to the work of this legislative body on the committees for Education, Government Operations, Tax Policy, and Transportation. Truly, his record of public service is one to be emulated; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we honor Representative Gosselin as he concludes his service with the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Gosselin as evidence of our esteem.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Ward moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution.

House Resolution No. 325.

A resolution of tribute to the Honorable LaMar Lemmons III.

Whereas, It is indeed a privilege and a pleasure to commend our friend and colleague, the Honorable LaMar Lemmons III, and to formally acknowledge the outstanding job he has done as a member of the Michigan Legislature. As he concludes this legislative session, we join in expressing our appreciation for his dedicated service throughout his membership in this legislative body. Representative Lemmons, who also gained invaluable experience as a legislative aide and in Wayne County government, was first elected to the Legislature in 1998 and reelected in 2000 and 2004; and

Whereas, Representative Lemmons has maintained active community involvement in a variety of ways, including service as youth director at the Inner City Community Center, as a reading instructor, and as a school basketball coach. His commitment to our youth has also been exhibited by his service as a social science teacher specializing in African-American studies. He also is a founder and organizer of block clubs in Detroit and surrounding areas; and

Whereas, As a member of the House, Representative Lemmons has shared his wide interest and experiences by serving as a member of the Transportation, Energy and Technology, Constitutional Law and Ethics, Commerce, Health Policy, Government Operations, Restricting and Elections, and Regulatory Reform Committees. He has also shown his extensive concerns for state affairs by introducing legislation in several issue areas, including neighborhood enterprise zones, single-gender schools, school bonds, district libraries, and elections; and

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That tribute be accorded to the Honorable LaMar Lemmons III with gratitude for his service to the people of the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Lemmons as evidence of our gratitude and esteem.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Ward moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 326.

A resolution for the Honorable Tom Meyer.

Whereas, It is a great pleasure to express our gratitude to Tom Meyer for his six years of service in the Michigan House of Representatives. Representative Meyer's hard work and dedication to the people of Huron and Tuscola Counties and the entire state of Michigan are a testament to his enthusiasm for public service; and

Whereas, Representative Meyer came to the Michigan Legislature with decades of experience as a station manager in the radio business and a long history of civic involvement. A resident of Bad Axe, Representative Meyer serves as a member of the Huron County Michigan State University Extension Council, has volunteered for nearly 20 years with the Michigan Special Olympics, and has been a member and officer with numerous other civic organizations; and

Whereas, Representative Meyer's experience and community involvement gave him insights helpful in the lawmaking process and reflected in his work as vice-chair of the Tax Policy Committee and member of the Education Committee and the Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment Committee. Representative Meyer has been a strong advocate for Michigan's business owners, children, and farmers and worked to ensure the safety of all Michigan residents; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Tom Meyer for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Meyer as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Ward moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 327.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Michael C. Murphy.

Whereas, It is an honor and a privilege to extend our gratitude to the Honorable Michael C. Murphy as he brings to a close his tenure of service as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. Indeed, during his six years of service in this body, Representative Murphy has developed a reputation as a lawmaker committed to benefiting society and promoting the well-being of all of our state's residents; and

Whereas, Representative Michael Murphy came to this chamber with a wealth of civic and governmental experience. He graduated from DePaul University, earned his master's at Michigan State University, and received his divinity degree at the Chicago Theological Seminary. He has served as the Pastor of St. Stephen's Community Church, been a former Senate staff member, and was a department head in the city of Lansing. He has also developed an admirable record of service as a volunteer in the community. This extensive background has served the House well. His efforts have helped develop good public policy for the future of our state, and stand as a reflection of his sterling character. He is to be commended; and

Whereas, Michael Murphy has dedicated his life to public service. This has been demonstrated in all his committee assignments, constituent service, and his legislative endeavors to enact legislation to protect children, public health, and school safety. As his work through this legislative body comes to a close, we wish him the best; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That this highest accolade of tribute be extended to the Honorable Michael C. Murphy as he brings to a close his career in the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Murphy and his family as evidence of our esteem.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Ward moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 328.

A resolution for the Honorable Jim Plakas.

Whereas, It is with admiration for his consistent efforts to represent the needs and concerns of his district and our state that we salute Representative Plakas as he concludes his service to the Michigan House of Representatives. His belief in our system of government and enthusiasm for representing the concerns of each and every citizen have benefited our state; and

Whereas, Representative Plakas's work experience and public service proved to be valuable in his role as a Michigan policy maker. He received his education from numerous trade schools and community colleges in the areas of tool and die and engineering. Representative Plakas used this education and training to become a successful product design engineer for Ford Motor Company. Representative Plakas also has a broad history of public service. He served our country in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army's Counter Intelligence Corps. This public-minded gentleman has extensive community service experience, including efforts with the Garden City Council, as Garden City Mayor, and on various boards, along with charitable efforts through the Masons and Shriners, among other organizations; and

Whereas, In all of his legislative duties, Representative Plakas focused his attention on ascertaining and understanding the impact of public policies on the daily lives of the citizens of this state. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, including the School Aid, Agriculture, and Transportation Subcommittees, Representative Plakas devoted considerable thought and action to improve our educational system and preserve and promote new opportunities for economic development in communities across the state. His earnest attention to these concerns benefited the citizens of his Wayne County district and beyond; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Jim Plakas for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Plakas as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Ward moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 329.

A resolution for the Honorable Barb Vander Veen.

Whereas, As she completes her service with the House of Representatives, it is most fitting to tip our hat in praise and thankfulness to Barb Vander Veen for her many contributions to this legislative body and her dedication to the people in the Eighty-ninth District and the entire state; and

Whereas, Barb Vander Veen has always had a strong commitment to serve humankind, being a proud member of the nursing profession as a registered nurse and being a certified counselor. Her altruism and service are exemplified in her involvement in the Resurrection Life Church in Grand Haven and her volunteerism for the American Red Cross, Allendale Public Schools, and numerous community groups. She brought her expertise and sense of unselfishness to the Capitol with her election in 2000; and

Whereas, Representative Vander Veen served as the chair of the Senior Health, Security, and Retirement Committee and as a member of the Education, Family and Children Services, and Health Policy Committees. She authored many new health-related public acts, including legislation that created a new Cancer Drug Donation Program for Michigan. Her colleagues demonstrated their high regard for her leadership when they elected her as the associate speaker protempore of the Ninety-second Legislature. For six years, Representative Vander Veen has served her district, this legislative body, and the entire state with respect, dignity, and dedication; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute in commendation and thankfulness to Barb Vander Veen for her dedicated service and her many contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Vander Veen as evidence of our sincere appreciation of her service and our best wishes for her next endeavors.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Ward moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 5682, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 98 (MCL 250.1098), as added by 2005 PA 258.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

House Bill No. 5961, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 685 (MCL 257.685), as amended by 2006 PA 14.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

House Bill No. 6075, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending section 184 (MCL 259.184), as amended by 1996 PA 370.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

House Bill No. 6186, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1074.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

House Bill No. 4481, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 1999 PA 216; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), 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. 5661, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section2111a.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), 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. 6310, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1074.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1075.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 59, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 83, entitled "Of marriage and the solemnization thereof," by amending section 7 (MCL 551.7), as amended by 2006 PA 419.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.

Senate Bill No. 647, entitled

A bill to restrict the use and disclosure of certain statements made by law enforcement officers.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 1266, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 238, entitled "Michigan notary public act," by amending sections 11, 13, 15, and 19 (MCL 55.271, 55.273, 55.275, and 55.279), as amended by 2006 PA 426.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 1501, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending sections 57, 57b, 57e, 57f, and 57g (MCL 400.57, 400.57b, 400.57e, 400.57f, and 400.57g), section 57 as added by 1995 PA 223, section 57b as amended by1999 PA 9, and sections 57e, 57f, and 57g as amended by 2001 PA 280, and by adding sections 57p, 57q, 57r, 57s, and 57t.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.

Notices

I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Government Operations from further consideration of House Bill No. 5078.

Rep. Drolet

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Huizenga, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 405, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 497, entitled "Construction lien act," by amending sections 110, 115, 202, 203, 204, and 206 (MCL 570.1110, 570.1115, 570.1202, 570.1203, 570.1204, and 570.1206), section 110 as amended by 2001 PA 151, sections 115 and 203 as amended by 1982 PA 17, and sections 202 and 206 as amended by 1981 PA 191.

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. Huizenga, Baxter, Emmons, Palsrok, Wenke, Green, Hildenbrand, Rick Jones, Marleau, Pavlov, Meisner, Accavitti and Leland

Nays: None

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Huizenga, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 459, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 497, entitled "Construction lien act," by amending the title and sections 104, 106, 107, 114, and 201 (MCL 570.1104, 570.1106, 570.1107, 570.1114, and 570.1201), sections 104, 106, 107, and 114 as amended by 1982 PA 17 and section 201 as amended by 1984 PA 190, and by adding section 114a.

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. Huizenga, Baxter, Emmons, Palsrok, Wenke, Green, Hildenbrand, Rick Jones, Marleau, Pavlov, Meisner, Accavitti and Leland

Nays: None

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Huizenga, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1125, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending sections 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 445.902, 445.903, and 445.905), section 2 as amended by 1984 PA 91 and section 3 as amended by 2004 PA 462.

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. Huizenga, Baxter, Palsrok, Wenke, Hildenbrand, Rick Jones, Marleau, Pavlov, Meisner, Accavitti and Leland

Nays: None

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Huizenga, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1148, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending section 8a (MCL 125.2688a), as amended by 2006 PA 440.

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. Huizenga, Baxter, Emmons, Palsrok, Wenke, Green, Hildenbrand, Rick Jones, Marleau, Pavlov, Meisner, Accavitti and Leland

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Huizenga, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Present: Reps. Huizenga, Baxter, Emmons, Palsrok, Wenke, Green, Hildenbrand, Rick Jones, Marleau, Pavlov, Schuitmaker, Meisner, Accavitti and Leland

Absent: Reps. David Law, Tobocman, Dillon, Bennett and McConico

Excused: Reps. David Law, Tobocman, Dillon, Bennett and McConico

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Rep. Gleason moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:40 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, December 6, at 1:00 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives