No. 6
State of MichigaN
JOURNAL
of the
House of Representatives
94th Legislature
RegULaR SeSSioN of 2008
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, January 24, 2008.
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—present 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—present
Bieda—present Garfield—present Marleau—present Shaffer—present
Booher—present Gillard—excused Mayes—present Sheen—present
Brandenburg—present Gonzales—present McDowell—present Sheltrown—present
Brown—present Green—present Meadows—excused 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—excused
Caul—present Hood—present Moolenaar—present Steil—present
Cheeks—present Hoogendyk—present Moore—excused Tobocman—present
Clack—present Hopgood—present Moss—present Vagnozzi—present
Clemente—present Horn—present Nitz—present Valentine—present
Condino—present Huizenga—excused Nofs—present Walker—present
Constan—present Hune—present Opsommer—present Ward—present
Corriveau—present Jackson—excused 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—present Knollenberg—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Fred Miller, from the 31st District, offered the following invocation:
“As we bow our heads before our God, let us remember the words of the 34th Psalm:
I will bless the Lord at all times, and His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Lord, we come before You today just to say Thank You.
Thank You for the blessings You continually rain down upon us, our families, and our land. Thank You for the gift of life, the gift of human love, and of course the gift of Your divine love. Lord we just want to thank You and give You all the praise. Your world is perfect, Lord, and we are in awe of the wonders You have created.
We know we often fall short of what we could be and should be, Father God, and we ask that You grant us the strength of body and strength of character to continue to strive to live according to Your divine plan.
Lastly Lord, we recognize that many in Your world call You by different names and worship You according to different traditions, but today we ask all this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.”
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Rep. Palsrok moved that Reps. Huizenga, Moore and Stakoe be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Tobocman moved that Reps. Gillard, Jackson and Meadows be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Booher moved that Rep. Nofs be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 111, entitled
A bill to amend 1959 PA 243, entitled “An act to define, license and regulate trailer coach parks; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state health commissioner and other state and local officers; to provide for the levy and collection of specific taxes on occupied trailers in trailer coach parks and the disposition of the revenues therefrom; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 41 (MCL 125.1041).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll call No. 8 Yeas—103
Accavitti Dean Knollenberg Polidori
Acciavatti DeRoche Lahti Proos
Agema Dillon LaJoy Robertson
Amos Donigan Law, David Rocca
Angerer Ebli Law, Kathleen Sak
Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Schuitmaker
Bauer Emmons Leland Scott
Bennett Espinoza Lemmons Shaffer
Bieda Farrah Lindberg Sheen
Booher Gaffney Marleau Sheltrown
Brandenburg Garfield Mayes Simpson
Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil
Byrum Griffin Meisner Spade
Calley Hammel Melton Stahl
Casperson Hammon Meltzer Steil
Caswell Hansen Miller Tobocman
Caul Hildenbrand Moolenaar Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hood Moss Valentine
Clack Hoogendyk Nitz Walker
Clemente Hopgood Opsommer Ward
Condino Horn Palmer Warren
Constan Hune Palsrok Wenke
Corriveau Johnson Pastor Wojno
Coulouris Jones, Rick Pavlov Young
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pearce
Nays—0
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
house Bill No. 4257, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 59 (MCL 211.59), as amended by 2006 PA 626.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
third Reading of Bills
house Bill No. 4257, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 59 (MCL 211.59), as amended by 2006 PA 626.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll call No. 9 Yeas—103
Accavitti Dean Knollenberg Polidori
Acciavatti DeRoche Lahti Proos
Agema Dillon LaJoy Robertson
Amos Donigan Law, David Rocca
Angerer Ebli Law, Kathleen Sak
Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Schuitmaker
Bauer Emmons Leland Scott
Bennett Espinoza Lemmons Shaffer
Bieda Farrah Lindberg Sheen
Booher Gaffney Marleau Sheltrown
Brandenburg Garfield Mayes Simpson
Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil
Byrum Griffin Meisner Spade
Calley Hammel Melton Stahl
Casperson Hammon Meltzer Steil
Caswell Hansen Miller Tobocman
Caul Hildenbrand Moolenaar Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hood Moss Valentine
Clack Hoogendyk Nitz Walker
Clemente Hopgood Opsommer Ward
Condino Horn Palmer Warren
Constan Hune Palsrok Wenke
Corriveau Johnson Pastor Wojno
Coulouris Jones, Rick Pavlov Young
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pearce
Nays—0
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Accavitti, Agema, Ball, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Calley, Caswell, Clemente, Corriveau, Coulouris, Emmons, Espinoza, Farrah, Gaffney, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Horn, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, Meekhof, Melton, Moolenaar, Moss, Nofs, Opsommer, Pastor, Proos, Sak, Schuitmaker, Simpson, Alma Smith, Spade, Tobocman, Warren and Wenke were named co-sponsors of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
house Bill No. 5638, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 125.2005), as amended by 2005 PA 225.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Coulouris moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
third Reading of Bills
house Bill No. 5638, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 125.2005), as amended by 2005 PA 225.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll call No. 10 Yeas—94
Accavitti Dean Lahti Robertson
Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Rocca
Amos Donigan Law, David Sak
Angerer Ebli Law, Kathleen Schuitmaker
Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Scott
Bauer Emmons Leland Shaffer
Bennett Espinoza Lemmons Sheen
Bieda Farrah Lindberg Sheltrown
Booher Gaffney Mayes Simpson
Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil
Byrum Griffin Meisner Spade
Calley Hammel Melton Stahl
Casperson Hammon Meltzer Steil
Caswell Hansen Miller Tobocman
Caul Hildenbrand Moolenaar Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hood Nitz Valentine
Clack Hopgood Nofs Walker
Clemente Horn Palsrok Ward
Condino Hune Pavlov Warren
Constan Johnson Pearce Wenke
Corriveau Jones, Rick Polidori Wojno
Coulouris Jones, Robert Proos Young
Cushingberry Knollenberg
Nays—10
Agema Garfield Moss Palmer
Brandenburg Hoogendyk Opsommer Pastor
DeRoche Marleau
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 577, entitled
A bill to regulate certain persons building certain residential structures; to provide for certain disclosures and prescribe certain limitations regarding the transfer of that residential structure; and to provide for remedies and penalties.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Farrah moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 577, entitled
A bill to regulate certain persons building certain residential structures; to provide for certain disclosures and prescribe certain limitations regarding the transfer of that residential structure; and to provide for remedies and penalties.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll call No. 11 Yeas—99
Accavitti DeRoche Lahti Polidori
Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Proos
Amos Donigan Law, David Robertson
Angerer Ebli Law, Kathleen Rocca
Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Sak
Bauer Emmons Leland Schuitmaker
Bennett Espinoza Lemmons Scott
Bieda Farrah Lindberg Shaffer
Booher Gaffney Marleau Sheltrown
Brandenburg Garfield Mayes Simpson
Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma
Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil
Byrum Griffin Meisner Spade
Calley Hammel Melton Stahl
Casperson Hammon Meltzer Steil
Caul Hansen Miller Tobocman
Cheeks Hildenbrand Moolenaar Vagnozzi
Clack Hood Moss Valentine
Clemente Hopgood Nitz Walker
Condino Horn Nofs Ward
Constan Hune Opsommer Warren
Corriveau Johnson Palsrok Wenke
Coulouris Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pavlov Young
Dean Knollenberg Pearce
Nays—5
Agema Hoogendyk Palmer Sheen
Caswell
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Caswell, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
In the current economic climate I cannot in good conscience make it any more difficult for anyone to sell their home. These questions can be asked now. A new law is not needed.”
Rep. Agema, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
We don’t need more restrictions to stifle homes sales. Also, often owner builders are more meticulous than builders. The question is, is this really necessary.”
Rep. Sheen, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
It is already difficult enough to sell a home in the state of Michigan. We do not need to create any more additional doubts or concerns in a home buyers mind. Having built portions of two homes and knowing many other people who have, owner built homes are many times more in sync with regulations than contractor built homes. Most people who build their own home, go way beyond what is necessary or the basic requirements, because they want to make everything just right. They are also way more concerned and paranoid about making a mistake, because they know a building inspector will be going over their work, than a contractor who does this every day. This is not a criticism of contractors or building professionals, who I have built two homes with. I am concerned that this will put owner built homes at a disadvantage to contractor built homes, and I do not want to see that stigma attached to them.”
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Tobocman and Hildenbrand offered the following resolution:
house Resolution No. 257.
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives.
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That Rule No. 33 of the Standing Rules of the House of Representative be amended to read as follows:
“Names and Number of Members.
Rule 33. (1) All standing committees shall be appointed by the Speaker, except where the House shall otherwise order.
(2) The standing committees of the House and the number of Members shall be as follows:
(a) Agriculture (11)
(b) Appropriations (30)
(c) Banking and Financial Services (9)
(d) Commerce (19)
(e) Education (23)
(f) Energy and Technology (19)
(g) Ethics and Elections (9)
(h) Families and Children’s Services (9)
(i) Government Operations (9)
(j) Great Lakes and Environment (15)
(k) Health Policy (18)
(l) Insurance (17)
(m) Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs (11)
(n) Judiciary (15)
(o) Labor (11)
(p) Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security (9)
(q) New Economy and Quality of Life (11)
(r) Oversight and Investigations (5)
(s) Regulatory Reform (9) (10)
(t) Retiree Health Care Reforms (10)
(u) Senior Health, Security, and Retirement (9)
(v) Tax Policy (17)
(w) Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources (11)
(x) Transportation (17)
(3) Statutory Standing Committees:
(a) Administrative Rules (5)
(b) House Fiscal Agency (6)
(c) Legislative Council (6)
(d) Legislative Retirement (4)
(e) Michigan Capitol Committee (4)
(4) The House Journal shall report the roll call on all motions to report bills, resolutions and reorganization orders. (See Const 1963, Art 4 § 17)
(5) Committees shall adopt a meeting schedule at the commencement of each term which shall be printed in the House Journal. Additional meetings may be called by the Chair or by a majority of the Members in writing to the Clerk. The Chair may cancel any scheduled meeting, except one called by a majority of the Members, by notice to the Members.”.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Angerer moved that Rules 69 and 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.
Rep. Angerer moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, January 29, at 6:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Bieda, Accavitti, Ball, Clack, Condino, Constan, Coulouris, Cushingberry, Dean, Gaffney, Gonzales, Hammel, Hammon, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, LaJoy, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Meisner, Miller, Pastor, Polidori, Sak, Sheltrown, Spade, Tobocman and Vagnozzi offered the following resolution:
house Resolution No. 258.
A resolution honoring the life of Kimberly M. Cahill.
Whereas, Kimberly Cahill passed away Monday January 21, 2008 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Kimberly served as the 72nd president of the State Bar of Michigan. She was the fourth woman to hold that distinction; and
Whereas, Kimberly will always be remembered by her outstanding service to the Bar and to the legal profession. She was an extraordinarily gifted lawyer who was generous beyond measure in sharing her talents on behalf of the profession she loved. Her inspiring leadership and tireless efforts on behalf of access to justice have left an indelible mark, and have strengthened both the organized bar and the legal system in Michigan. Those of us who had the pleasure of working with her are richer for having known her, and we will miss her exuberant spirit and uncommon common sense; and
Whereas, Kimberly practiced law in Center Line for more than twenty years. Her long-time law partners were her mother, Florence Schoenherr-Warnez and sister, Dana M. Warnez. Their practice focused on real estate, probate, estate planning, and family law matters. She was also the president of Schoenherr Developments, Inc., a company that acquires, develops, constructs, and leases commercial, industrial, and office properties; and
Whereas, Kimberly served as a State Bar commissioner from 1997-2007 and chaired the Representative Assembly from 1999-2000. She also served as commissioner liaison to numerous sections and committees, and served as the statewide chair of the Bar’s Access to Justice Campaign. She also sat on the board of the Michigan State Bar Foundation, which helps administer and coordinate grants to legal service providers; and
Whereas, Kimberly was a life-long resident of Warren, and was very active in her local community. She held many leadership positions, including president of the Macomb County Bar Association in 2001-2002. She was a founding member and recent past-president of the Macomb County Bar Foundation. She also served as president of both the Macomb region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) in 1989 and the state WLAM in 1996. She also served as treasurer of the WLAM Foundation, which promotes educational opportunities for women lawyers and law students; and
Whereas, During her distinguished career, Kimberly was honored with many awards and accolades, including the Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year Award in 1998. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she received her Bachelors of Arts in 1982 and her Jurist Doctor in 1985. She is survived by her mother, Florence Schoenherr-Warnez and sisters Dana M. Warnez and Pamela M. Cahill; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor the life of Kimberly M. Cahill, a lifelong champion of justice; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Kimberly’s family as evidence of our esteem.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Rick Jones, Stakoe, Rocca, Caswell, Garfield, Amos, Ball, Marleau, Agema, Wenke, Robertson, Miller, LeBlanc, Nofs, Moore, LaJoy, Casperson, Palmer, Calley, Emmons, Hoogendyk, Horn, Simpson, Meadows, Knollenberg, Stahl, Brandenburg, Hansen, Moss, Donigan, Bieda, Sheltrown, David Law, Nitz, Hune, Opsommer, Accavitti, Caul, Gaffney and Meekhof offered the following concurrent resolution:
house concurrent Resolution No. 68.
A concurrent resolution to express the intent of the legislature not to appropriate funds for the financing or rental of the proposed new State Police headquarters on the Triangle Property in downtown Lansing.
Whereas, The proposal to build a new State Police headquarters on the Triangle Property in downtown Lansing is fraught with many concerns. Among these concerns are the objections of troopers, strong evidence that the new facility would be inadequate in several critical areas, and the obvious financial constraints facing virtually all other elements of state government. The project, which already been scaled down in reaction to strong opposition, is considered by many as an example of government inefficiency; and
Whereas, Arguments for the new headquarters ignore serious matters, including the lack of helicopter facilities, more challenges to the security of the new building, and overall costs that are far in excess of the costs of operations at the present locale. The proposal also ignores serious consideration of locations elsewhere in the Capital area that could prove far more expedient; and
Whereas, With the financial struggles gripping our state—struggles that have included extended efforts to try to avoid layoffs among State Troopers—the new proposal for the State Police headquarters on the Triangle Project in downtown Lansing is flawed. For the state to continue this project through financing and rental payment would only compound problems and would not serve the people of this state appropriately; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we express the intent of the legislature not to appropriate funds for the financing or rental of the proposed new State Police headquarters on the Triangle Property in downtown Lansing; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Department of State Police, the Department of Management and Budget, and the Office of the Governor.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
announcement by the clerk of Printing and enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, January 24:
house Bill Nos. 5663 5664
house Joint Resolution NN
Senate Bill Nos. 1049 1050
Reports of Standing committees
The Committee on Energy and Technology, by Rep. Accavitti, Chair, reported
house Bill No. 5525, entitled
A bill to establish an energy efficiency program in this state for electric and natural gas utilities; to promote load management; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to provide for sanctions.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Accavitti, Mayes, Angerer, Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Hammon, Hopgood, Lemmons, Lindberg, Melton, Miller, Nofs, Palsrok, Garfield, Horn and Opsommer
Nays: Rep. Moolenaar
The Committee on Energy and Technology, by Rep. Accavitti, Chair, reported
house Bill No. 5548, entitled
A bill to require certain providers of electric service to establish a renewable energy program and to achieve sustainable energy goals using renewable energy and energy efficiency programs; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to provide for sanctions.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Accavitti, Mayes, Angerer, Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Hammon, Hopgood, Lemmons, Lindberg, Melton, Miller, Nofs, Palsrok, Garfield, Horn and Opsommer
Nays: Rep. Moolenaar
The Committee on Energy and Technology, by Rep. Accavitti, Chair, reported
house Bill No. 5549, entitled
A bill to require certain providers of electric service to establish a renewable energy program; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials.
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. Accavitti, Mayes, Angerer, Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Hammon, Hopgood, Lemmons, Lindberg, Melton, Miller, Nofs, Palsrok, Garfield, Horn and Opsommer
Nays: Rep. Moolenaar
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: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Present: Reps. Accavitti, Mayes, Angerer, Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Hammon, Hopgood, Lemmons, Lindberg, Melton, Miller, Nofs, Palsrok, Garfield, Moolenaar, Horn and Opsommer
Absent: Rep. Huizenga
Excused: Rep. Huizenga
Messages from the Senate
house Bill No. 5101, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 207.774), as amended by 2006 PA 661.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
house Bill No. 5123, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.842), as amended by 2006 PA 554.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
introduction of Bills
Rep. Accavitti introduced
house Bill No. 5665, entitled
A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled “Michigan telecommunications act,” (MCL 484.2101 to 484.2604) by amending the title; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Reps. Dean, Bieda, Corriveau, Valentine, Donigan, Robert Jones, Simpson, Vagnozzi, Meisner, Brown, Gaffney, Constan, Sheltrown, Hopgood, LeBlanc, Farrah, Mayes, Griffin, Virgil Smith, Lemmons, Clack, Wojno, Scott, Kathleen Law, Bauer and Jackson introduced
house Bill No. 5666, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 14 (MCL 207.564), as amended by 2007 PA 39.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Rocca, Bieda, Wojno, Marleau, Gaffney, Corriveau, McDowell, Lahti, Polidori, Meltzer, Moss, Pavlov, Garfield, Pearce, Nitz, Vagnozzi, Palmer, David Law, LaJoy, Robertson, Amos, Walker, Caul, Moore, Sheltrown, Ball, Hune, Lindberg, Donigan, Dean, Warren, Virgil Smith, Farrah, Meekhof, Green, Casperson, Brown, Clack, Condino, Mayes, Bauer, Hammon, Gonzales, Spade, Gillard, Byrnes, Lemmons, Espinoza, LeBlanc, Leland, Miller, Melton, Young, Alma Smith, Pastor, Scott, Bennett, Meadows, Brandenburg and Jackson introduced
house Bill No. 5667, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 484.3304).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Reps. Moss, Amos, Hammel, Knollenberg, Marleau, Meltzer, Stahl, Opsommer, Hildenbrand, Schuitmaker, LaJoy, Proos, Nofs, Pastor and Agema introduced
house Bill No. 5668, entitled
A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled “Dog law of 1919,” by amending section 6 (MCL 287.266), as amended by 2000 PA 438.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Reps. Constan, Vagnozzi, Byrnes, Alma Smith, Spade, Robert Jones, Polidori, Meadows, Donigan, Ebli, Brown, Espinoza, Virgil Smith, Gonzales, Sheltrown, Clack and Scott introduced
house Bill No. 5669, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1a of chapter IV (MCL 764.1a), as amended by 2005 PA 106.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement.
announcements by the clerk
January 23, 2008
Received from the Auditor General a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:
Performance audit of the Huron Valley Complex, Department of Corrections.
Richard J. Brown
Clerk of the House
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Rep. Shaffer moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:20 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, January 29, at 6:00 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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