No. 37
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
94thLegislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 19, 2007.
12:00 Noon.
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 Dillon--present Lahti--present Pearce--present
Acciavatti--present Donigan--present LaJoy--present Polidori--present
Agema--present Ebli--present Law, David--present Proos--present
Amos--present Elsenheimer--present Law, Kathleen--excused Robertson--present
Angerer--present Emmons--present LeBlanc--present Rocca--present
Ball--present Espinoza--present Leland--present Sak--present
Bauer--present Farrah--present Lemmons--present Schuitmaker--present
Bennett--present Gaffney--present Lindberg--present Scott--e/d/s
Bieda--present Garfield--excused Marleau--present Shaffer--present
Booher--present Gillard--present Mayes--present Sheen--present
Brandenburg--present Gonzales--present McDowell--present Sheltrown--present
Brown--present Green--present Meadows--present Simpson--present
Byrnes--present Griffin--present Meekhof--present Smith, Alma--present
Byrum--present Hammel--present Meisner--present Smith, Virgil--present
Calley--present Hammon--present Melton--present Spade--present
Casperson--present Hansen--present Meltzer--present Stahl--present
Caswell--present Hildenbrand--present Miller--present Stakoe--present
Caul--present Hood--present Moolenaar--present Steil--present
Cheeks--present Hoogendyk--present Moore--present Tobocman--present
Clack--present Hopgood--present Moss--present Vagnozzi--present
Clemente--present Horn--present Nitz--present Valentine--present
Condino--present Huizenga--e/d/s Nofs--present Walker--present
Constan--present Hune--present Opsommer--present Ward--excused
Corriveau--present Jackson--present Palmer--present Warren--present
Coulouris--present Johnson--present Palsrok--present Wenke--present
Cushingberry--present Jones, Rick--present Pastor--present Wojno--present
Dean--present Jones, Robert--present Pavlov--present Young--present
DeRoche--e/d/s Knollenberg--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Kevin J. Green, from the 77th District, offered the following invocation:
"Dear heavenly Father,
We gather here today in this hallowed chamber to continue Your great work Lord. As we further our goal of making our state stronger, give us Your guidance and wisdom to make the decisions that are just in Your name. Provide us with Your strength to work through our difference and come to a solution to the problems that we all face today.
Lord we are humbled that the people of Michigan have selected us to do their work, make us humbled in knowing that work we do today, is not just for the people of Michigan but also for You Lord. Lord, show us the path that You have laid out for all of us and give us the direction we need to continue down that path. Bless all that we may do today that it may be in Your name and glory.
In Jesus name, Amen."
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Rep. Tobocman moved that Rep. Kathleen Law be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Booher moved that Reps. Garfield and Ward be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 8.
A concurrent resolution approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of Management and Budget State Facility Preservation Projects, Phase I, Phase II, Group A, Special Maintenance Roof Repairs (the "Facility").
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 31, p. 411.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on April 18, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 109 Yeas--104
Accavitti Dean Knollenberg Pavlov
Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Pearce
Agema Donigan LaJoy Polidori
Amos Ebli Law, David Proos
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Robertson
Ball Emmons Leland Rocca
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Sak
Bennett Farrah Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bieda Gaffney Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Green Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hammon Melton Spade
Casperson Hansen Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe
Caul Hood Moolenaar Steil
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi
Clemente Horn Nitz Valentine
Condino Hune Nofs Walker
Constan Jackson Opsommer Warren
Corriveau Johnson Palmer Wenke
Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pastor Young
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 9.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of Management and Budget State Facility Preservation Phase I, Phase II, Group D, Joint Operations Center.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 31, p. 412.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on April 18, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 110 Yeas--103
Accavitti Dean Knollenberg Pearce
Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Polidori
Agema Donigan LaJoy Proos
Amos Ebli Law, David Robertson
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Emmons Leland Sak
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Farrah Lindberg Shaffer
Bieda Gaffney Mayes Sheen
Booher Gillard McDowell Sheltrown
Brandenburg Gonzales Meadows Simpson
Brown Green Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrnes Griffin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Byrum Hammel Melton Spade
Calley Hammon Meltzer Stahl
Casperson Hansen Miller Stakoe
Caswell Hildenbrand Moolenaar Steil
Caul Hood Moore Tobocman
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moss Vagnozzi
Clack Hopgood Nitz Valentine
Clemente Horn Nofs Walker
Condino Hune Opsommer Warren
Constan Jackson Palmer Wenke
Corriveau Johnson Palsrok Wojno
Coulouris Jones, Rick Pastor Young
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pavlov
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 10.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Bay de Noc Community College relative to the Bay deNoc Community College West Campus Facility.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 31, p. 413.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on April 18, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 111 Yeas--104
Accavitti Dean Knollenberg Pavlov
Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Pearce
Agema Donigan LaJoy Polidori
Amos Ebli Law, David Proos
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Robertson
Ball Emmons Leland Rocca
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Sak
Bennett Farrah Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bieda Gaffney Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Green Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hammon Melton Spade
Casperson Hansen Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe
Caul Hood Moolenaar Steil
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi
Clemente Horn Nitz Valentine
Condino Hune Nofs Walker
Constan Jackson Opsommer Warren
Corriveau Johnson Palmer Wenke
Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pastor Young
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
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Reps. DeRoche and Scott entered the House Chambers.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 11.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Southwestern Michigan College relative to the Southwestern Michigan College Information Technology Center Renovations.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 31, p. 414.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on April 18, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 112 Yeas--106
Accavitti DeRoche Lahti Pearce
Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Polidori
Agema Donigan Law, David Proos
Amos Ebli LeBlanc Robertson
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Emmons Lemmons Sak
Bauer Espinoza Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bennett Farrah Marleau Scott
Bieda Gaffney Mayes Shaffer
Booher Gillard McDowell Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales Meadows Sheltrown
Brown Green Meekhof Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meisner Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Melton Smith, Virgil
Calley Hammon Meltzer Spade
Casperson Hansen Miller Stahl
Caswell Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe
Caul Hood Moore Steil
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moss Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Nitz Vagnozzi
Clemente Horn Nofs Valentine
Condino Hune Opsommer Walker
Constan Jackson Palmer Warren
Corriveau Johnson Palsrok Wenke
Coulouris Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pavlov Young
Dean Knollenberg
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
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Rep. Huizenga entered the House Chambers.
Rep. Green moved that Rep. Opsommer be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 12.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Lansing Community College relative to the Lansing Community College University Center.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 31, p. 415.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on April 18, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 113 Yeas--106
Accavitti DeRoche Knollenberg Pearce
Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Polidori
Agema Donigan LaJoy Proos
Amos Ebli Law, David Robertson
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Emmons Leland Sak
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Farrah Lindberg Scott
Bieda Gaffney Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Green Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hammon Melton Spade
Casperson Hansen Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe
Caul Hood Moolenaar Steil
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi
Clemente Horn Nitz Valentine
Condino Huizenga Nofs Walker
Constan Hune Palmer Warren
Corriveau Jackson Palsrok Wenke
Coulouris Johnson Pastor Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pavlov Young
Dean Jones, Robert
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 13.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Mid Michigan Community College relative to the MidMichigan Community College Science and Technology Center.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 31, p. 416.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on April 18, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 114 Yeas--106
Accavitti DeRoche Knollenberg Pearce
Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Polidori
Agema Donigan LaJoy Proos
Amos Ebli Law, David Robertson
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Emmons Leland Sak
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Farrah Lindberg Scott
Bieda Gaffney Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Green Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hammon Melton Spade
Casperson Hansen Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe
Caul Hood Moolenaar Steil
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi
Clemente Horn Nitz Valentine
Condino Huizenga Nofs Walker
Constan Hune Palmer Warren
Corriveau Jackson Palsrok Wenke
Coulouris Johnson Pastor Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pavlov Young
Dean Jones, Robert
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 14.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Montcalm Community College relative to the Montcalm Community College Life Science Training Facility.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 31, p. 416.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on April 18, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 115 Yeas--106
Accavitti DeRoche Knollenberg Pearce
Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Polidori
Agema Donigan LaJoy Proos
Amos Ebli Law, David Robertson
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Emmons Leland Sak
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Farrah Lindberg Scott
Bieda Gaffney Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Green Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hammon Melton Spade
Casperson Hansen Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe
Caul Hood Moolenaar Steil
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi
Clemente Horn Nitz Valentine
Condino Huizenga Nofs Walker
Constan Hune Palmer Warren
Corriveau Jackson Palsrok Wenke
Coulouris Johnson Pastor Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pavlov Young
Dean Jones, Robert
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 15.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Saginaw Valley State University relative to the Saginaw Valley State University Pioneer Hall Renovations.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 31, p. 417.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on April 18, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 116 Yeas--106
Accavitti DeRoche Knollenberg Pearce
Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Polidori
Agema Donigan LaJoy Proos
Amos Ebli Law, David Robertson
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Emmons Leland Sak
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Farrah Lindberg Scott
Bieda Gaffney Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Green Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hammon Melton Spade
Casperson Hansen Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe
Caul Hood Moolenaar Steil
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi
Clemente Horn Nitz Valentine
Condino Huizenga Nofs Walker
Constan Hune Palmer Warren
Corriveau Jackson Palsrok Wenke
Coulouris Johnson Pastor Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pavlov Young
Dean Jones, Robert
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 16.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Schoolcraft College relative to the Schoolcraft College Technical Services Facility.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 31, p. 418.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on April 18, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 117 Yeas--106
Accavitti DeRoche Knollenberg Pearce
Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Polidori
Agema Donigan LaJoy Proos
Amos Ebli Law, David Robertson
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Emmons Leland Sak
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Farrah Lindberg Scott
Bieda Gaffney Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Green Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hammon Melton Spade
Casperson Hansen Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe
Caul Hood Moolenaar Steil
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi
Clemente Horn Nitz Valentine
Condino Huizenga Nofs Walker
Constan Hune Palmer Warren
Corriveau Jackson Palsrok Wenke
Coulouris Johnson Pastor Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pavlov Young
Dean Jones, Robert
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 17.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Ferris State University relative to the Ferris State University Instructional Resource Center.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 31, p. 419.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on April 18, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 118 Yeas--106
Accavitti DeRoche Knollenberg Pearce
Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Polidori
Agema Donigan LaJoy Proos
Amos Ebli Law, David Robertson
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Emmons Leland Sak
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Farrah Lindberg Scott
Bieda Gaffney Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Green Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hammon Melton Spade
Casperson Hansen Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe
Caul Hood Moolenaar Steil
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi
Clemente Horn Nitz Valentine
Condino Huizenga Nofs Walker
Constan Hune Palmer Warren
Corriveau Jackson Palsrok Wenke
Coulouris Johnson Pastor Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pavlov Young
Dean Jones, Robert
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 74 out of numerical order.
Reps. Huizenga, Palsrok, Moolenaar, Meekhof, Agema, Proos, Hoogendyk, Wenke and Schuitmaker offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 74.
A resolution celebrating April 19, 2007, as Dutch-American Friendship Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, On April 19, 1782, 225 years ago, in the city of the Hague, the Ambassadorial credentials of John Adams were officially recognized by Prince William V of Orange and the States-General, thus establishing formal diplomatic ties between the new government of the United States and the Republic of the Netherlands; and
Whereas, The historical ties between the Dutch and American people go back nearly 200 years earlier to the period when the Pilgrims resided for almost 11 years in the Netherlands before sailing to the new world; and
Whereas, The diplomatic ties between the governments of the United States and the Netherlands are the longest continuous ties between the United States and any country of the world; and
Whereas, The Dutch contribution to the American melting pot has played such a significant role in the life of America as exemplified by Presidents Martin Van Buren, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt; and
Whereas, The bonds of friendship linking the Dutch and American people continue to grow in strength and affection; and
Whereas, The heritage of this friendship between these people serves as a laudable example for the kinds of relations that should link all the peoples of the earth and should be properly extolled; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body celebrate April 19, 2007, as Dutch-American Friendship Day in the state of Michigan. We commemorate the historic ties between the United States and the Netherlands.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 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.
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Rep. Tobocman moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Tobocman moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Rick Jones, Ball, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Byrnes, Clack, Condino, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Gillard, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hopgood, Johnson, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Mayes, Melton, Proos, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Stahl, Vagnozzi and Valentine offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 69.
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to enact the Second Chance Act to help juvenile and adult ex-offenders to successfully reenter their communities.
Whereas, The transition from confinement to release presents both great risks and opportunities for young ex-offenders and the communities in which they live. Unsuccessful transitions into the community can result in an alarmingly high recidivism rate for offenders. Effective reentry programs can reduce recidivism rates by providing the necessary support and resources to guide ex-offenders through a successful transition from confinement to community life; and
Whereas, Comprehensive reentry programs are especially effective among young people. With their development still in progress, young ex-offenders are more amenable to effective behavior modification interventions, thus saving lives, anguish, and public tax dollars. An example of an effective program that reduces recidivism is Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC). This program provides services to youth and their families to assist in the transition from confinement to reentry into the community. MTFC includes ongoing supervision, frequent contact, and coordination of services with the youth's probation officer, teachers, and other involved adults. Studies show that youths in MTFC were less likely to turn back to crime compared to ex-offenders in residential group homes; and
Whereas, Research-based reentry programs such as MTFC not only reduce crime but they are also cost effective. Currently, many young people are released unconditionally when they "age-out" of juvenile court jurisdiction and are not provided access to family reunification or aftercare services. Such unconditional releases increase the likelihood that ex-offenders will return to crime. MTFC and similar programs could save taxpayers thousands of dollars and could save innocent people the heartache of suffering from a criminal attack; and
Whereas, The Second Chance Act, calls for an authorization of around $200 million over two years to assist ex-offendersin making a successful transition from confinement to release into the community. The United States Department of Justice would administer demonstration grants to states and local governments to provide and coordinate reentry programs for juvenile and adult offenders. This legislation includes family reunification services, job training, education, housing, and substance abuse and mental health services. This legislation would establish a federal interagency task force on offender reentry, provide research on reentry, and create a national resource center to collect and disseminate information on best practices in offender reentry; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the United States Congress to enact the Second Chance Act to help juvenile and adult ex-offenders to successfully reenter their communities; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Brown, Espinoza, Bauer, Clack, Alma Smith, Spade, Gonzales, Robert Jones, Clemente, Bennett, Lemmons, Leland, Donigan, Young, Simpson, Condino, Dean, Bieda, Byrnes, Constan, Cushingberry, Gillard, Hammel, Hammon, Hopgood, LeBlanc, Mayes, Melton, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Tobocman and Vagnozzi offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 70.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to remove the therapy services cap in the Medicare program.
Whereas, The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 imposed annual caps per beneficiary of $1,500 on occupational therapy and a separate combined $1,500 cap on physical therapy and speech language pathology under Medicare Part B. Over the years, Congress has enacted measures three times to prevent the caps from taking effect; and
Whereas, On January 1, 2006, the $1,500 cap on physical therapy was adjusted for inflation, resulting in an increase of $1,740 for these health care services. In order to continue to assist seniors in having access to necessary services, Congress established a process that allowed exceptions based on clinical recommendation as a temporary alternative. This provision is due to expire December 31, 2007; and
Whereas, The cap on therapy services could put many senior citizens and people with disabilities who need physical therapy in the position of forgoing necessary care or paying the full cost of their therapy when their Medicare coverage discontinues. The enactment of H.R. 748, the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007, would eliminate caps on rehabilitative therapy under Medicare; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal the cap on therapy services under the Medicare 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.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Bieda, Ball, Booher, Byrnes, Caswell, Clack, Condino, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Gillard, Gonzales, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hopgood, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Mayes, Melton, Nofs, Proos, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Spade, Tobocman, Vagnozzi and Valentine offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 71.
A resolution to commemorate the Masons involvement and commitment in the Michigan Child Identification Program.
Whereas, The Masons have been a vital part of American life for over 250 years. The Masons are America's oldest and largest fraternal organization and the Masonic Fraternity is a key part of Michigan's history and heritage; and
Whereas, The First Masonic Lodge, west of the Alleghenies, was organized in Detroit in 1764. The Masonic Fraternal Order of Free and Accepted Masons was formally established in Michigan in 1826; and
Whereas, Lewis Cass, a territorial Governor of Michigan and later its United States Senator, served as a Masonic GrandMaster. Over twenty Governors of Michigan have been members of the Masonic Order. In addition, many key Michigan's business, professional, and elected leaders at every level have been proud and active Masons; and
Whereas, There are today nearly 50,000 Michigan Masons in nearly 350 Lodges throughout Michigan. The Masons aredeeply committed to community involvement through a wide variety of charitable programs benefiting seniors, widows, orphans, servicemen, and students; and
Whereas, The Masons, as part of their community commitment, have launched the Michigan Child Identification Program (MICHIP) with the goal of helping parents and law enforcement quickly locate missing children. Nearly 800,000 children were reported missing in the United States in 2000 and FBI reports indicate that missing persons reports have increased over 450% since 1982. Masonic volunteers, at sites throughout the state, use the latest computer technology to provide parents with a record of their child's unique characteristics, including tooth prints/dental impressions, a DNA sample, color photos, a laser scan of fingerprints and a brief interview with the child, which is placed on a CD-ROM. All of these materials are given to parents, free of charge, as a complete child identification kit; and
Whereas, If a child is missing, parents can immediately provide this kit to law enforcement to assist them in the child'srecovery. Since 2005, more than 25,000 Michigan children have gone through the MICHIP program and the Masons areworking to provide access to a far greater number of parents and children. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has called the Masonic-developed CHIP program one of the most complete child identification and recovery programs in the United States; and
Whereas, Michigan Masonic Deputy Grand Master Ira Slaven has worked tirelessly and selflessly with his fellow Masons to make the MICHIP program available throughout the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, On the occasion of his installation as the Masonic Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Michigan in May 2007, Ira Slaven, of Taylor, Michigan, and the Grand Masonic Lodge of Michigan are saluted for their work on behalf of children and parents in Michigan and for the Michigan Masons; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Michigan House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the Masons involvement and commitment in the Michigan Child Identification Program.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 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.
Reps. Vagnozzi, Bauer, Bieda, Byrnes, Clack, Condino, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Gillard, Gonzales, Hammel, Hammon, Hopgood, Robert Jones, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Mayes, Melton, Sak, Tobocman and Valentine offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 72.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to advance legislation to address the problem of bullying in schools through the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act, by amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Act.
Whereas, The widespread problem of bullying affects one out of three American children in sixth through the tenthgrades. It can lead to more serious consequences, including violent crime and death; and
Whereas, The most serious bullies are seven times more likely than other children to carry a weapon to school. Moreover, one study demonstrated that four of every ten boys who bullied others as a child had three or four criminal convictions by the time they turned age 24; and
Whereas, Fortunately, there are cost-effective, evidence-based programs that can prevent bullying and later crime and violence. For example, the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program produced a 50 percent reduction in bullying in Norway and a 20 percent reduction when it was replicated in South Carolina; and
Whereas, The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have recognized this approach as a model program. Key components include:
* A school survey to determine the prevalence of bullying;
* Training, through a school conference day, for all school personnel and parent and student representatives, to review the survey results and plan program implementation;
* A bullying prevention committee (including a school administrator, a teacher from each grade, a guidance counselor, a school-based mental health professional or school psychologist, and parent and student representatives) to implement the program;
* School rules prohibiting bullying and outlining appropriate behaviors and appropriate consequences for those who engage in bullying as well as guidelines for those who help prevent bullying;
* Adequate adult supervision of outdoor areas, hallways, the lunchroom, and other specific areas where bullying is likely to take place;
* Class meetings to discuss the problem of bullying;
* Individual interventions with the bully, parents, and school staff, and interventions with the bullied child, parents, and school staff; and
* Parent involvement through participation in meetings, trainings, and individual interventions, as well as through information dissemination
; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we hereby memorialize the Congress of the United States to advance legislation to address the problem of bullying in our nation's schools as part of the Congress' reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act, by amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Act to facilitate the implementation of these important evidence-based bullying-prevention program components in every school district across the nation; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Pastor offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 73.
A resolution to condemn the actions of the Warren County Prosecutor in New York in seeking only misdemeanor charges in the capsizing deaths of twenty passengers, including seven senior citizens in the Livonia Travel Club.
Whereas, In October 2005, twelve members of the Livonia Travel Club joined other passengers for a fall colors tour onLake George in New York. The ship, operated by Shoreline Cruises, capsized, leading to the deaths of twenty passengers.Seven of those passengers were Michiganians traveling with the Livonia Travel Club. The tragedy of that day has scarred Michigan; and
Whereas, The people of Michigan, as well as the victims of that senseless accident, have received no comfort from the legal proceedings in New York that have followed. It took fifteen months for any charges to be filed at all. The charges themselves failed to match the magnitude of the human toll this ship's sinking caused. Originally charged with criminal negligence for their roles in the deaths of twenty passengers and injuries to eighteen others, the company and captain of the ship pled guilty to mere misdemeanor charges of violating navigation law. This action trivialized the entire incident. To make matters worse, the captain and boating company were each fined $250, only half of what was possible, in addition to community service for the captain; and
Whereas, Twelve residents of Michigan traveled to New York to enjoy a fall trip, and instead of a pleasant lake outing, endured terror and, for seven of them, senseless death. We are outraged that efforts to seek justice have failed through delays in bringing charges against the captain and company, inadequate prosecution, and sentences that make a mockery of the lives of twenty innocents lost that fall day in 2005; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we condemn the actions of the Warren County Prosecutor in New York in seeking only misdemeanor charges in the capsizing deaths of twenty passengers, including seven senior citizens in the Livonia Travel Club; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Warren County Prosecutor in New York.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, April 19:
House Bill Nos. 4606 4607 4608
Senate Bill Nos. 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, April 19:
Senate Bill Nos. 3 123 152 284 285 362
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4047, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 11511c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Donigan, Ebli, Griffin, Kathleen Law, Meadows, Miller and Valentine
Nays: Reps. Robertson, Moolenaar, Walker and Meekhof
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4485, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11502, 11503, 11504, 11505, 11506, 11512, 11514, 11527a, 11529, and 11541 (MCL 324.11502, 324.11503, 324.11504, 324.11505, 324.11506, 324.11512, 324.11514, 324.11527a, 324.11529, and 324.11541), section 11502 as amended by 2004 PA 35, sections 11503 and 11506 as amended by 1998 PA 466, section 11504 as amended by 1996 PA 359, section 11512 as amended by 2004 PA 325, section 11514 as amended by 2005 PA 243, section 11527a as added by 2004 PA 42, and sections 11529 and 11541 as amended by 1996 PA 358, and by adding section 11515a.
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. Warren, Donigan, Ebli, Griffin, Kathleen Law, Meadows, Miller and Valentine
Nays: Reps. Robertson, Moolenaar, Walker and Meekhof
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4486, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections11507a, 11526a, 11533, 11534, 11535, 11536, 11537, 11538, 11539a, and 11547 (MCL 324.11507a, 324.11526a, 324.11533, 324.11534, 324.11535, 324.11536, 324.11537, 324.11538, 324.11539a, and 324.11547), section 11507a as amended by 2004 PA 39, section 11526a as added by 2004 PA 40, sections 11533 and 11538 as amended by 2004 PA 44, and section 11547 as amended by 1998 PA 466; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Donigan, Ebli, Griffin, Kathleen Law, Meadows, Miller and Valentine
Nays: Reps. Robertson, Moolenaar, Walker and Meekhof
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Warren, Chair, of the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Present: Reps. Warren, Donigan, Ebli, Griffin, Kathleen Law, Meadows, Miller, Valentine, Robertson, Palmer, Moolenaar, Walker and Meekhof
Absent: Reps. Leland and Emmons
Excused: Reps. Leland and Emmons
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Mayes, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Present: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Kathleen Law, Leland, Sheltrown, Walker, Nitz, Ball and Meekhof
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Angerer, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Present: Reps. Angerer, Simpson, Byrum, Clack, Corriveau, Donigan, Hammon, Robert Jones, Valentine, Gaffney, Hune, Marleau, Ball and Calley
Absent: Reps. Coulouris, Wojno, Ward and Green
Excused: Reps. Coulouris, Wojno, Ward and Green
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Virgil Smith, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Present: Reps. Virgil Smith, Farrah, Constan, Johnson, Lemmons, Polidori, Scott, Simpson, Hune, Robertson, Emmons, Hildenbrand, David Law, Moore and Rocca
Absent: Reps. Condino and Wojno
Excused: Reps. Condino and Wojno
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Accavitti, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Present: Reps. Accavitti, Mayes, Angerer, Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Hammon, Hopgood, Lemmons, Lindberg, Miller, Nofs, Palsrok, Moolenaar, Horn and Opsommer
Absent: Reps. Melton, Garfield and Huizenga
Excused: Reps. Melton, Garfield and Huizenga
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 3, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 2 (MCL 169.202), as amended by 2001 PA 250.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Senate Bill No. 123, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled "Nonprofit corporation act," by amending sections 106, 133, 141, 143, 151, 404, 405, 407, 413, 421, 441, 446, 451, 521, 525, 901, 1103, and 1144 (MCL 450.2106, 450.2133, 450.2141, 450.2143, 450.2151, 450.2404, 450.2405, 450.2407, 450.2413, 450.2421, 450.2441, 450.2446, 450.2451, 450.2521, 450.2525, 450.2901, 450.3103, and 450.3144), sections 1103 and 1144 as added by 1984 PA 209, and by adding section 406a.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Senate Bill No. 152, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 3902 (MCL 324.3902).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
Senate Bill No. 284, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 48.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Senate Bill No. 285, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 47 (MCL 169.247), as amended by 2001 PA 250.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Senate Bill No. 362, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 3902 (MCL 324.3902).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Bieda, Griffin, Rick Jones, Stahl, Wojno, Alma Smith, Stakoe, Bauer and Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4609, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 703.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Bieda, Griffin, Rick Jones, Stahl, Wojno, Alma Smith, Stakoe, Meadows and Bauer introduced
House Bill No. 4610, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 442 (MCL 18.1442), as added by 1991 PA 72.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Rick Jones, Espinoza, Brown, Nofs, Stahl, Sheltrown, Polidori, Scott, Stakoe, Hune, Mayes, Schuitmaker, Meadows, Condino, Bieda, Calley, Elsenheimer, LeBlanc, David Law, LaJoy, Pearce and Agema introduced
House Bill No. 4611, entitled
A bill to authorize a process for retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the commission on law enforcement standards; to impose certain civil and criminal penalties; to impose certain requirements on persons issued certificates to carry concealed firearms; to provide for certain civil immunity; to allow for the collection of certain fees; to create certain funds; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms under certain circumstances; and to provide for the promulgation of rules.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Espinoza, Rick Jones, Brown, Nofs, Stahl, Sheltrown, Polidori, Scott, Stakoe, Hune, Mayes, Schuitmaker, Meadows, Condino, Bieda, Calley, Elsenheimer, LeBlanc, David Law, LaJoy, Pearce and Agema introduced
House Bill No. 4612, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2005 PA 207.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Palmer, Palsrok, Robertson, Huizenga, Ward, Pastor, David Law, Marleau, Elsenheimer, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Meekhof, Agema, Acciavatti, Pavlov, Meltzer, Nitz, Hoogendyk, LaJoy, Opsommer, Rick Jones, Hansen, Booher, Sheen, Nofs, Moore, Stakoe, Moolenaar, Caul, Hune, Stahl, Sheltrown, Brandenburg, Casperson, Hildenbrand, DeRoche, Green, McDowell, Espinoza, Mayes, Knollenberg, Moss, Caswell, Ball, Shaffer, Pearce, Wenke, Steil, Calley and Sak introduced
House Bill No. 4613, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 90h.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Sheltrown, Booher, Stahl, Ebli, McDowell, Espinoza and Lahti introduced
House Bill No. 4614, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 40107c and 40107d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Sheltrown and Walker introduced
House Bill No. 4615, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2006 PA 562.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Meisner, Byrnes, Alma Smith, Warren, Bauer, Hammon, Donigan, Farrah, Hopgood, Gillard, Coulouris, Tobocman, Clack, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Kathleen Law, Hammel, Gonzales, Polidori, Bennett, Miller, Young, Leland and Cushingberry introduced
House Bill No. 4616, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2685 (MCL 333.2685).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Meadows, Meisner, Byrnes, Alma Smith, Warren, Bauer, Hammon, Donigan, Farrah, Hopgood, Gillard, Coulouris, Tobocman, Clack, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Kathleen Law, Hammel, Gonzales, Polidori, Bennett, Miller, Young, Leland and Cushingberry introduced
House Bill No. 4617, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 430a (MCL 750.430a), as added by 1998 PA 110.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Meadows, Meisner, Byrnes, Alma Smith, Warren, Bauer, Hammon, Donigan, Farrah, Hopgood, Gillard, Coulouris, Tobocman, Clack, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Kathleen Law, Hammel, Gonzales, Polidori, Bennett, Miller, Young, Leland and Cushingberry introduced
House Bill No. 4618, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16v of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16v), as amended by 2002 PA 123.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Meisner, Miller, Rick Jones, Byrnes, Simpson, Young, Stahl, Gonzales, Clemente, Polidori, Lemmons, Griffin, Valentine and Huizenga introduced
House Bill No. 4619, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 273.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Pavlov, Polidori, Rick Jones, Acciavatti, Moss and Marleau introduced
House Bill No. 4620, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3010 (MCL 500.3010), as amended by 2006 PA 208.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Espinoza, Rick Jones, Brown, Stahl, Clack, Hopgood, Polidori, Meadows, Kathleen Law and Johnson introduced
House Bill No. 4621, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 210, entitled "An act to authorize county sheriffs to adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of prisoners in their custody; to provide for the keeping of certain records in connection with said prisoners; and to credit said prisoners with good behavior allowance for obeying said rules and regulations," by amending section 2 (MCL 51.282), as amended by 1986 PA 115.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Cushingberry, Cheeks, Hood, Gonzales, Lemmons, Virgil Smith, Young, Robert Jones, Clack, Hammel, Johnson, Constan, Alma Smith, Meadows, Meisner, Leland, Farrah, Dean, Scott and Jackson introduced
House Bill No. 4622, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 479, entitled "Michigan promise grant act," by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1622).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Amos, Booher, Meekhof, Robertson, Agema, Hansen, Stahl, Ward, LaJoy, Pearce, Sheltrown, Gaffney, Casperson, Steil, Wenke, Pastor, Horn, Opsommer, Brandenburg, Rick Jones, Hune, Nofs, Stakoe, Caul, Acciavatti, Palmer, Nitz and Emmons introduced
House Bill No. 4623, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30305 (MCL 324.30305), as amended by 2003 PA 14.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
Rep. Gillard introduced
House Bill No. 4624, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 43521, 43523, 43524, 43525, 43525a, 43526, 43527, 43528, 43529, 43530, 43531, and 43535 (MCL 324.43521, 324.43523, 324.43524, 324.43525, 324.43525a, 324.43526, 324.43527, 324.43528, 324.43529, 324.43530, 324.43531, and 324.43535), sections 43521, 43526, 43528, 43529, 43531, and 43535 as amended by 1996 PA 585, sections 43523, 43525, 43525a, and 43527 as amended by 2006 PA 280, section 43524 as amended by 2002 PA 81, and section 43530 as amended by 2001 PA 23; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Bauer, Byrnes, Miller, Alma Smith, Angerer, Hood, Virgil Smith, Kathleen Law, Donigan, Vagnozzi, Brown, Polidori, Gillard, Warren, Cushingberry, Hammel, Clack, Hammon, Melton, Constan, Meadows, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Robert Jones, Lahti, McDowell, Griffin, Lindberg, Bieda, Young, Leland, Espinoza, Spade, Corriveau, Jackson, Mayes, Meisner, Bennett, Lemmons, Hopgood, Tobocman, Accavitti, Nofs, Amos, Scott, Johnson and Cheeks introduced
House Bill No. 4625, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," by amending sections 102, 103, and 202 (MCL 37.2102, 37.2103, and 37.2202), section 102 as amended by 1992 PA 124, section 103 as amended by 1999 PA 202, and section 202 as amended by 1991 PA 11.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Reps. Byrnes, Bennett, Gonzales, Spade, Meisner, Simpson, Angerer, Bauer, Miller, Alma Smith, Hood, Virgil Smith,Kathleen Law, Donigan, Vagnozzi, Polidori, Brown, Gillard, Warren, Cushingberry, Hammel, Clack, Hammon, Melton, Constan, Meadows, Griffin, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Robert Jones, Lahti, Lindberg, McDowell, Bieda, Young, Leland, Espinoza, Corriveau, Jackson, Mayes, Lemmons, Hopgood, Tobocman, Accavitti, Nofs, Scott, Johnson and Cheeks introduced
House Bill No. 4626, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 556 (MCL 750.556).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Reps. Kathleen Law, Angerer, Miller, Bauer, Donigan, Vagnozzi, Brown, Polidori, Gillard, Warren, Cushingberry, Hammel, Clack, Hammon, Melton, Constan, Meadows, Alma Smith, Griffin, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Robert Jones, Lahti, Lindberg, McDowell, Bieda, Young, Leland, Espinoza, Spade, Corriveau, Mayes, Bennett, Meisner, Lemmons, Hopgood, Tobocman, Accavitti, Nofs, Amos, Scott, Johnson and Jackson introduced
House Bill No. 4627, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 202 (MCL 37.2202), as amended by 1991 PA 11.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Reps. Miller and Farrah introduced
House Bill No. 4628, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 4, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 46, 47, 50, 51, 55, 57, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, and 69 (MCL 169.204, 169.215, 169.216, 169.217, 169.218, 169.221, 169.222, 169.223, 169.224, 169.226, 169.230, 169.233, 169.234, 169.235, 169.236, 169.246, 169.247, 169.250, 169.251, 169.255, 169.257, 169.263, 169.264, 169.265, 169.267, 169.268, and 169.269), sections 4, 17, 21, 23, and 51 as amended by 1989 PA 95, sections 15, 26, 47, 57, and 69 as amended by 2001 PA 250, section 16 as amended by 2000 PA 50, section 18 as amended by 2006 PA 89, sections 22 and 24 as amended by 1999 PA 237, section 30 as added by 1997 PA 71, sections 33 and 34 as amended by 1999 PA 238, section 35 as amended by 2000 PA 75, section 36 as amended by 1996 PA 590, section 50 as added by 1994 PA 385, section 55 as amended by 1995 PA 264, sections 64 and 65 as amended by 1993 PA 262, and section 67 as amended by 1994 PA 411, and by adding sections 43a, 48, and 57a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
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Rep. Moore moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:45 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives