No. 31
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
93rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 14, 2005.
10:00a.m.
Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.
The roll was called by the Assistant Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Allen--present Emerson--present Olshove--present
Barcia--present Garcia--present Patterson--present
Basham--present George--present Prusi--present
Bernero--present Gilbert--present Sanborn--present
Birkholz--present Goschka--present Schauer--present
Bishop--present Hammerstrom--present Scott--present
Brater--present Hardiman--present Sikkema--present
Brown--present Jacobs--present Stamas--present
Cassis--present Jelinek--present Switalski--present
Cherry--present Johnson--present Thomas--present
Clark-Coleman--present Kuipers--present Toy--present
Clarke--present Leland--present Van Woerkom--present
Cropsey--present McManus--present
Chaplain Mary Heintzkill of the Borgess Medical Center of Kalamazoo offered the following invocation:
As we begin this session of the Senate, let us take a moment in silence to remember how God has blessed us with great abundance in this beautiful state of Michigan.
Lord God, You know the depths of our hearts, so come now and fill us with Your Spirit as we begin our work for the state of Michigan. Generous God, You have given us life. Help us to serve Your people with integrity and authenticity. May we work diligently for the safety and well-being of our citizens. May we recommit ourselves daily to serve the needs of those entrusted to our care.
May we surrender our work into Your hands as we seek to be molded into men and women of public service. Let nothing overwhelm us as we seek to fix that which is broken. Wherever our feet take us, may we walk tirelessly with energy, strength, and courage. May we be attentive to Your voice speaking to us through each other. May we listen respectfully to diverse views as we attempt to solve the many issues facing the welfare of our state.
Allow the work of our hands and hearts to be Your hands and heart so we may become instruments of Your creativity and compassion. Anoint our feet as we walk the path of service. Fashion us into prophetic and visionary servants so that we might be good stewards of the gifts You have blessed us with in Michigan.
God, help us to trust Your divine wisdom in all that we do. As we begin this session, bless us with abounding love. Help us to live out our commitment to service. Grant us Your light to guide us, Your hope to sustain us, and Your joy to uphold us.
This we pray today in the holy name of God. Amen.
The Secretary of the Senate led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, assumed the Chair.
Motions and Communications
Senator Schauer moved that Senator Barcia be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Shirley Johnson
March 23, 2005
Pursuant to the authority vested in you by Article V, Section 20 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, and language contained in P.A. 431 of 1984, as amended: I, Senator Shirley Johnson, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee of the Michigan State Legislature, hereby certify that the official minutes of our Committee show that the majority of members of our Committee, elected and serving, are recorded as approving Executive Order No.2005-07, dated March 23, 2005.
Sincerely,
Shirley Johnson, Chair
Senate Appropriations Committee
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, April 13:
House Bill Nos. 4082 4289 4469 4470
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Wednesday, April 13, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371
House Bill Nos. 4587 4588 4589 4590 4591
Senator Hammerstrom moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guest of Senator Brater admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle and Gallery.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07a.m.
10:17a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn.
During the recess, Senator Brater introduced Dr.Jeffrey Punch, chief of the transplantation division at the University of Michigan Medical Center, commemorating National Donate Life Month.
Dr.Punch responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Barcia entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the following bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No.4117
The motion prevailed.
Senator Garcia entered the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No.4117, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled "An act to provide for the granting of military leaves and providing re-employment protection for officers and enlisted men of the military or naval forces of the state or of the United States," (MCL 32.271 to 32.274) by adding section 3a.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.71 Yeas--38
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Sanborn
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Schauer
Basham Cropsey Johnson Scott
Bernero Emerson Kuipers Sikkema
Birkholz Garcia Leland Stamas
Bishop George McManus Switalski
Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas
Brown Goschka Patterson Toy
Cassis Hammerstrom Prusi Van Woerkom
Cherry Hardiman
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No.23
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senator Scott offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No.23.
A resolution commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Head Start program.
Whereas, On May 18, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced the official launching of the Head Start program; and
Whereas, Head Start has provided comprehensive services, including health, education, social services, and parent involvement opportunities to millions of children and their families, giving children a "head start" in life. It helps to ensure that children are prepared to succeed in school and become productive adults; and
Whereas, Head Start has been a pioneer in developing successful approaches for meeting the needs of young children and strengthening early childhood development programs. It provides children with a learning environment and varied experiences that help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development; and
Whereas, Head Start maximizes the strengths and unique experiences of each child and helps children become physically capable of learning by providing adequate meals and snacks to help meet their daily nutritional needs; and
Whereas, Head Start directly includes parents in decision making for the program's planning and operation. Members of the Head Start staff have shown a high degree of dedication to children and families across the country; and
Whereas, Head Start has been widely recognized by the business community, policymakers, and child development experts as an important investment in the future of our country, one that should be made for all eligible children; and
Whereas, The Michigan Senate supports Head Start's goal of ensuring the availability of comprehensive services to all eligible children; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Head Start program and express our support to the Michigan Head Start Association, Inc., for its continued efforts in meeting the educational, emotional, social, health, and nutritional needs for Michigan children and their families; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to members of the Michigan Head Start Association, Inc., as evidence of our esteem for their valuable contributions. May they continue to provide many more years of leadership and service to the families of Michigan.
Senators Basham, Birkholz, Bishop, Cherry, Clark-Coleman, Clarke, Goschka, Hammerstrom, Hardiman, Jacobs, Prusi, Schauer and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
House Concurrent Resolution No.4.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact highway reauthorization legislation with a level of funding that closes the gap between federal fuel tax dollars paid by Michigan motorists and dollars received to address Michigan's transportation needs.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
Senators Cherry, Jacobs, Thomas, Schauer, Basham, Scott, Clark-Coleman and Goschka offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No.22.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to maintain the Perkins Loan program.
Whereas, The goal of higher education has personified the dreams and aspirations of countless numbers of young people over the course of time. Indeed, it is the key to our future. Today, however, this dream is more and more elusive as costs continue to climb and financial aid resources become increasingly constrained; and
Whereas, Clearly, financial assistance programs are more important now than ever before. Moreover, a mix of grant and loan programs is critical to help make higher education accessible for people from all economic backgrounds. Our nation's economic and social progress depends on it; and
Whereas, Despite increasing need, some propose that Pell Grant funding be increased at the expense of the Perkins Loan program. Although increasing Pell Grants is an important public policy goal, the Perkins Loan program served nearly 675,000 students in 2004. These loans are particularly critical for those students from middle class backgrounds who do not qualify for need-based grants, but nonetheless cannot pay for college outright. This untimely and ill-conceived proposal represents one of the most far-reaching changes in higher education funding in decades. It should not see fruition; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to maintain the Perkins Loan program; 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.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Bishop, Clarke, Prusi and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senators Olshove, Switalski, Jacobs, Brater and Toy offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No.16.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to validate the requirement for the Detroit Arsenal during the current round of the Base Realignment and Closure process.
Whereas, Congress has authorized the examination of our military bases in order to determine which facilities are necessary for national defense and which are excess. Known as Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), several rounds of this process have taken place since 1988. The 2005 BRAC round is being carried out while our forces fight in Iraq and Afghanistan. Additional forces are deployed worldwide with allies to combat terrorism. Decisions made this year will affect our ability to project and sustain power in this fight for years to come; and
Whereas, The Detroit Arsenal, located in Warren, Michigan, is the home to a number of commands that have a direct impact on the safety of our soldiers and Marines now fighting. We are all aware of the critical importance of armored vehicles for force protection while our troops carry out their missions. The Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) at the Detroit Arsenal, for example, supports armored door kits for Humvees as well as armor protection for other systems. The Tank-Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) is the nation's laboratory for advanced ground systems automotive-military technology. TARDEC's engineering support efforts for combat tactical vehicles and countermine equipment, and other projects, are a direct benefit to troops in the field; and
Whereas, The role of the Detroit Arsenal is also critical for the development of the Army's Future Force, a networked system of systems designed to harness the Revolution in Military Affairs to create a deployable and lethal Army capable of defeating any enemy anywhere in the world. The Program Manager Unit of Action, another command in Warren, has a key role in integrating the various components of the Future Combat Systems that are being developed and integrating them into the Army's new Brigade Combat Teams (Units of Action). This role is another reason the Detroit Arsenal will be in the top tier of essential facilities for decades to come; and
Whereas, Program Executive Offices located in the Detroit Arsenal take advantage of their location in the heart of the world's automotive capital to leverage relationships with the automotive industry, academic institutions, and suppliers to develop new dual-use concepts that are mutually beneficial to the military and the partners in these projects. Fuel cells, unmanned vehicles, and advanced materials are examples of these partnership projects. Other critical programs support tactical vehicle systems, force protection, and combat systems support. Their work delivers, sustains, and modernizes combat power for joint combat and combat support functions. For Michigan, a state that is challenged by an unemployment rate that is the highest in the nation, closing the Detroit Arsenal would further hurt a region that has critical industrial base assets that will be needed in the future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the United States Congress to validate the requirement for the Detroit Arsenal during the current round of the Base Realignment and Closure process; 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.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Basham, Bishop, Clark-Coleman, Clarke, Goschka, Prusi, Schauer and Scott were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senators Cropsey and Scott asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cropsey's statement is as follows:
Senate Bill No.249 would criminalize the selling or renting of a restricted video game to minors. I co-sponsored that bill because I believe something needs to be done. However, at a press conference this last Monday, the other party announced they are planning road trips on the bill, and even speaking to me relative to scheduling the bill for a committee hearing, the only part I'm told, what I want to do is really set the record straight.
This bill, the violent video bill that Governor Granholm referred to in her State of the State address, was first introduced by Senator Dale Shugars on June 12, 2001, as Senate Bill No.530. The bill request number was 612 of 2001, meaning it was an early request. Senate Bill No.530 was referred to the Judiciary Committee, chaired by then-Senator VanRegenmorter. The bill was discussed repeatedly at that time, and several severe constitutional problems were raised based on court rulings. Despite many work sessions, no solution was found in overcoming the constitutional hurdles. As a result, Senator Shugars' bill died at the end of 2002.
Over a year after Senator Shugars introduced his bill, Representative Lockwood, a Democrat, introduced the identical bill, with one minor penalty change, as House Bill No.5949. The request number was 6971 of 2002, meaning her bill was an attempt to take over the issue. This was what former State Senator Dingell used to periodically stand up on the Senate floor and call grand larceny. However, House Bill No.5949 passed the House on December 13, 2002, the last day of session before sine die, clearly too late for Senate action and with none of the constitutional issues resolved.
I mention this because current Senate Bill No.249 copies Senator Shugars' bill word-for-word except for some minor tweaking of penalties. Senate Bill No.249 contains the same patently unconstitutional proposal and language, while the constitutional case law against this type of legislation has only increased.
The day after Senate Bill No.249 was introduced, my staff talked with the sponsor here on the Senate floor and explained the constitutional problems with the bill. My staff asked the sponsor to get the case law and see if a solution could be found. My staff talked with the sponsor's staff a few weeks later and had the same conversation, again asking them to get the case law and come up with possible solutions. As recently as last week, in response to a request from the sponsor's office to hold a hearing, my staff called the sponsor's office and asked if the sponsor was ready for a hearing, offering April 12, this last week, as a date. Somewhat to my surprise, the sponsor's staff asked that I not schedule the bill for a hearing. Let me repeat. The sponsor's staff asked that I not schedule the bill for a hearing. So when someone else publicly announces that I haven't set a date for a hearing, that's true, but let me be very clear. The sponsor himself asked that the bill not be heard at this time.
I support the concept of the bill. I was a chief co-sponsor on the bill, as I supported Senator Shugars' bill when I heard about it four years ago. But ask any legal expert about free speech rights, the government's use of prior restraint, and the court's standard of review being a strict scrutiny analysis, and what you'll hear is that the bill is hopelessly and fatally flawed in its approach and language. There are at least six federal court rulings on point, striking down legislation such as this. To go on a road show to attempt to build public support for a patently unconstitutional bill is a very curious tactic.
I mention all of this to emphasize that I have worked with the sponsor's office in a bipartisan manner on this issue, but the other party has chosen to politicize this issue, even while knowing the bill is blatantly unconstitutional. I have chosen to be bipartisan, but I've been rebuffed. I refuse to be made a scapegoat for the inability to come up with a solution.
So as the other party goes on the road, I'm announcing up-front that in order to remove the politics from the issue, I've started my own legislative approach. In the spirit of bipartisanship, I welcome input from the other party on this issue, including the Governor's office. However, unlike Senate Bill No.249, my approach will not be copied from another legislator. It will address the constitutional issues, and it will not be for purely political purposes as Senate Bill No.249 is now currently.
Senator Scott's statement is as follows:
On yesterday, I was accused of just political ire. You know, this is not what I want to do every day--stand here. There is a reason and I told you promises made promises kept. I'm just asking that my bills be taken up so that we can have some relief for the citizens who are paying these enormous insurance rates. I read you yesterday several of them. I'm going to read you some more today that comes from my website.
This person is from Hamtramck, "I called a company for a quote on auto insurance. The quote was twice what my friend in White Lake, by the same company, is paying for the same auto insurance. We both have clean records, are about the same age, both have good credit, etc."
Another one from Detroit, "I have had no accidents. I have unaffordable AAA, no-fault only, $300.00 monthly for two vehicles, 1993 and 1994. How many legislators are receiving campaign donations from the insurance and banking industry? It is extremely unfair to legislate mandatory auto insurance when rates are unaffordable. Mandatory auto insurance unfairly criminalizes those who cannot afford auto insurance. Redlining has been studied for 40 years with no solution. If redlining cannot be halted, halt mandatory auto insurance in Detroit. I will save my $300.00 monthly and pay out of my pocket for auto accidents I hope to never have."
Another one from Lansing, "My homeowners insurance has gone up consistently over the past three years. My house payment went up $75 a month to cover the cost of my insurance. I am a single parent with one income. It is getting to the point where my insurance is so high I may have to sell my home."
Another one from Detroit, "I'm in my 65th year and have had no accidents, nor have I had any claims against my auto or home insurance policies within the last 20 years. Something must be done about the outrageous cost of auto and homeowners insurance. Why must it cost so much to live in the city? Please make these costs fair and equal for all the citizens of Michigan."
Recess
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:40a.m.
10:52a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No.171
Senate Bill No.174
The motion prevailed.
The House of Representatives requested the return of
House Bill No.4082, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 310, 801, 806, and 809 (MCL 257.310, 257.801, 257.806, and 257.809), section 310 as amended by 2004 PA 495, section 801 as amended by 2004 PA 427, section 806 as amended by 2003 PA 152, and section 809 as amended by 1987 PA 238.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the request of the House of Representatives be granted.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Bishop, Cassis and Kuipers introduced
Senate Bill No.382, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 260 (MCL 206.260), as amended by 1996 PA 484.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Barcia, Scott and Schauer introduced
Senate Bill No.383, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3136.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Scott, Schauer, Goschka, Thomas, Brater, Clarke, Switalski, Jacobs, Clark-Coleman, Hardiman, Basham, Cherry and Olshove introduced
Senate Bill No.384, entitled
A bill to designate the third Saturday in June as Juneteenth national freedom day.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senators Clark-Coleman, Scott, Clarke, Thomas, Basham, Switalski, Jacobs, Leland, Prusi, Barcia, Brater, Emerson, Schauer and Bernero introduced
Senate Bill No.385, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 1999 PA 204.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Clark-Coleman, Scott, Sanborn, Toy, Birkholz, McManus, Cassis, Hardiman, Patterson, Brown, Jelinek, Clarke, Thomas, Basham, Jacobs, Leland, Prusi, Barcia, Brater, Emerson, Schauer, Cherry and Bernero introduced
Senate Bill No.386, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 60 of chapter X (MCL 710.60), as amended by 1996 PA 409.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.
Senators Patterson, Gilbert, Hardiman, Sanborn, Garcia, Olshove, Goschka and Birkholz introduced
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.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Senators Olshove, Basham, Schauer, Jacobs, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Brater introduced
Senate Bill No.388, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 96A.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Basham, Jacobs, Cherry, Thomas, Scott, Clarke, Prusi, Clark-Coleman and Schauer introduced
Senate Bill No.389, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3104 (MCL 500.3104), as amended by 2002 PA 662.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Goschka, Stamas, Allen, Garcia, Olshove, Barcia and McManus introduced
Senate Bill No.390, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 20101, 20117, and 20120a (MCL 324.20101, 324.20117, and 324.20120a), section 20101 as amended by 1996 PA 383 and section 20117 as amended and section 20120a as added by 1995 PA 71.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
House Bill No.4289, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled "Uniform unclaimed property act," (MCL 567.221 to 567.265) by adding section 19a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
House Bill No.4469, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 10104 (MCL 333.10104), as amended by 2003 PA 62.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
House Bill No.4470, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 303, 307, and 812 (MCL 257.303, 257.307, and 257.812), sections 303 and 812 as amended by 2004 PA 362 and section 307 as amended by 2004 PA 502.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Committee Reports
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Birkholz (C), Van Woerkom and Brater
Excused: Senators Patterson and Basham
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Family Independence Agency submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hardiman (C), George and Scott
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Judiciary and Corrections submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Cropsey (C), Brown, Garcia, Switalski and Prusi
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Technology and Energy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Patterson (C), Kuipers, Birkholz, Brown, Cassis, Olshove and Bernero
Excused: Senator Leland
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Legislative Retirement System Board of Trustees submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Room H-252, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hammerstrom and Leland
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Garcia (C), George, Hardiman, Prusi and Scott
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Agriculture - Thursday, April 21, 3:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5932)
Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Wednesdays, April 20 and April 27, 3:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2420)
Community Health Department - Thursdays, May 5, 2:30p.m. and May 12, 2:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower; May 19, 2:30p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building; and June 2, 2:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-7946)
Family Independence Agency - Tuesday, April 19, 1:00p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-1801)
General Government - Tuesdays, April 19 and April 26, 1:00p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building; and Thursday, April 21, 8:30a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2420)
Higher Education - Friday, April 29, 10:00a.m., University of Michigan-Dearborn, Henry Ford Estate, Music Room, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn; Friday, May 6, 10:00a.m., Grand Valley State University, Kirkhof Center, 2nd Floor, Pere Marquette Room, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale; Friday, May 13, 10:00a.m., Northwood University, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland; and Friday, May 20, 10:00a.m., Eastern Michigan University, Welch Hall, Room 201, 900 W. Cross Street, Ypsilanti (373-1760)
History, Arts, and Libraries - Tuesdays, April 19, 3:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (CANCELED); and April 26, 3:00p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building (373-0793)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Thursday, April 28, 12:30p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-6960)
State Police and Military Affairs - Thursday, April 21, 2:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5932)
Transportation Department - Tuesdays, April 19 (CANCELED) and April 26, 1:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)
Health Policy - Wednesday, April 20, 1:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-3543)
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Tuesday, April 19, 3:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-3447)
Transportation - Tuesday, April 19, 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7708)
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:59a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at 10:00a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate