2007-HJ-10-11-107.htm

No. 107

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

94thLegislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, October 11, 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--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--present Mayes--present Sheen--present

Brandenburg--excused 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--present 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--present Knollenberg--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Barbara A. Farrah, from the 13th District, offered the following invocation:

"Dear Father, teach me to be generous.; to serve Thee as You deserve; to give without counting the cost; to fight without fretting at my wounds; to labor without seeking rest; and to spend myself without looking for any reward other than knowing that I do Your will. In Your name we pray, Amen."

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Rep. Booher moved that Reps. Brandenburg and Ward be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Angerer, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 201.

A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to override the President's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 105, p. 1707.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

The resolution was laid over one day under the rules.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Angerer, Simpson, Byrum, Clack, Corriveau, Coulouris, Donigan, Hammon, Robert Jones, Valentine, Wojno, Gaffney, Ball and Calley

Nays: Rep. Hune

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 201.

A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to override the President's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 105, p. 1707.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Health Policy on October 11, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until October 16.)

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,

Rep. Tobocman demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 461 Yeas--72

Accavitti Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pearce

Angerer Dean Jones, Robert Polidori

Ball Dillon Lahti Proos

Bauer Donigan LaJoy Rocca

Bennett Ebli Law, David Sak

Bieda Espinoza Law, Kathleen Schuitmaker

Brown Farrah LeBlanc Scott

Byrnes Gaffney Leland Sheltrown

Byrum Gillard Lemmons Simpson

Calley Gonzales Lindberg Smith, Alma

Casperson Griffin Mayes Smith, Virgil

Cheeks Hammel McDowell Spade

Clack Hammon Meadows Tobocman

Clemente Hansen Meisner Vagnozzi

Condino Hood Melton Valentine

Constan Hopgood Miller Warren

Corriveau Jackson Moore Wojno

Coulouris Johnson Nofs Young

Nays--34

Acciavatti Garfield Moolenaar Robertson

Agema Hildenbrand Moss Shaffer

Amos Hoogendyk Nitz Sheen

Booher Horn Opsommer Stahl

Caswell Huizenga Palmer Stakoe

Caul Hune Palsrok Steil

DeRoche Knollenberg Pastor Walker

Elsenheimer Meekhof Pavlov Wenke

Emmons Meltzer

In The Chair: Sak

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Angerer, Chair, reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 51.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to override the President's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 105, p. 1707.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

The concurrent resolution was laid over one day under the rules.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Angerer, Simpson, Byrum, Clack, Corriveau, Coulouris, Donigan, Hammon, Robert Jones, Valentine, Wojno, Gaffney, Ball and Calley

Nays: Rep. Hune

The Speaker laid before the House

House Concurrent Resolution No. 51.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to override the President's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 105, p. 1707.)

(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Health Policy on October 11, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until October 16.)

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the concurrent 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 concurrent resolution,

Rep. Tobocman demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 462 Yeas--71

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Polidori

Angerer Donigan Lahti Proos

Ball Ebli LaJoy Rocca

Bauer Espinoza Law, David Sak

Bennett Farrah Law, Kathleen Schuitmaker

Bieda Gaffney LeBlanc Scott

Brown Gillard Leland Sheltrown

Byrnes Gonzales Lemmons Simpson

Byrum Griffin Lindberg Smith, Alma

Cheeks Hammel Mayes Smith, Virgil

Clack Hammon McDowell Spade

Clemente Hansen Meadows Tobocman

Condino Hood Meisner Vagnozzi

Constan Hopgood Melton Valentine

Corriveau Huizenga Miller Warren

Coulouris Jackson Moore Wojno

Cushingberry Johnson Nofs Young

Dean Jones, Rick Pearce

Nays--36

Acciavatti Elsenheimer Meekhof Pavlov

Agema Emmons Meltzer Robertson

Amos Garfield Moolenaar Shaffer

Booher Hildenbrand Moss Sheen

Calley Hoogendyk Nitz Stahl

Casperson Horn Opsommer Stakoe

Caswell Hune Palmer Steil

Caul Knollenberg Palsrok Walker

DeRoche Marleau Pastor Wenke

In The Chair: Sak

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5151, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 53 (MCL 208.53).

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

Roll Call No. 463 Yeas--108

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Agema Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Angerer Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brown Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Byrnes Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Meadows Simpson

Calley Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hansen Melton Spade

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Cheeks Hood Miller Stakoe

Clack Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clemente Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Condino Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Constan Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Corriveau Hune Nofs Walker

Coulouris Jackson Opsommer Warren

Cushingberry Johnson Palmer Wenke

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Young

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, Bauer, Brown, Caul, Clack, Clemente, Constan, Corriveau, Coulouris, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hammon, Horn, Johnson, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, LaJoy, David Law, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Lindberg, Marleau, Mayes, Melton, Moolenaar, Moore, Nofs, Opsommer, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Scott, Sheen, Simpson, Tobocman, Vagnozzi and Valentine were named co-sponsors of the bill.

House Bill No. 4920, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 319, 322, 625, 625b, 625k, 625l, and 904 (MCL 257.319, 257.322, 257.625, 257.625b, 257.625k, 257.625l, and 257.904), sections 319 and 904 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 322 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 625 as amended by 2006 PA 564, section 625b as amended by 2004 PA 62, and sections 625k and 625l as amended by 2003 PA 61, and by adding section 20b.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Corriveau moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 6, line 26, after the first "THE" by striking out "PERSON" and inserting "IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PROVIDER".

2. Amend page 12, line 23, after "DEPARTMENT" by inserting "OR THE COURT".

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

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 464 Yeas--92

Accavitti Donigan Law, David Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli Law, Kathleen Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Leland Proos

Amos Emmons Lemmons Robertson

Angerer Espinoza Lindberg Rocca

Ball Farrah Marleau Sak

Bauer Gillard Mayes Schuitmaker

Bieda Gonzales McDowell Scott

Brown Green Meadows Shaffer

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Sheen

Byrum Hammel Meisner Simpson

Calley Hammon Melton Smith, Alma

Casperson Hansen Meltzer Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Spade

Clack Hood Moolenaar Stakoe

Clemente Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Condino Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Constan Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Corriveau Johnson Opsommer Walker

Coulouris Jones, Robert Palmer Warren

Dean Knollenberg Palsrok Wenke

DeRoche Lahti Pastor Wojno

Dillon LaJoy Pavlov Young

Nays--16

Bennett Cushingberry Hune Nofs

Booher Gaffney Jackson Sheltrown

Caul Garfield Jones, Rick Stahl

Cheeks Hoogendyk LeBlanc Steil

In The Chair: Sak

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

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

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 319, 322, 625, and 625b (MCL 257.319, 257.322, 257.625, and 257.625b), section 319 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 322 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 625 as amended by 2006 PA 564, and section 625b as amended by 2004 PA 62, and by adding section 20b.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

Reps. Accavitti, Brown, Constan, Gonzales, Hammon, Hopgood, Robert Jones, Leland, Lemmons, Miller, Polidori and Wenke were named co-sponsors of the bill.

House Bill No. 4289, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 319, 322, 625, 625k, 625l, and 904 (MCL 257.319, 257.322, 257.625, 257.625k, 257.625l, and 257.904), sections 319 and 904 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 322 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 625 as amended by 2006 PA 564, and sections 625k and 625l as amended by 2003 PA 61, and by adding sections 20b and 323f.

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

Roll Call No. 465 Yeas--96

Accavitti Donigan LaJoy Polidori

Acciavatti Ebli Law, David Proos

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Emmons Leland Rocca

Ball Espinoza Lemmons Sak

Bauer Farrah Lindberg Schuitmaker

Bieda Gaffney Marleau Scott

Brown Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Byrnes Gonzales McDowell Sheen

Byrum Green Meadows Sheltrown

Calley Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Casperson Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Caswell Hammon Melton Smith, Virgil

Cheeks Hansen Meltzer Spade

Clack Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe

Clemente Hood Moolenaar Steil

Condino Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Constan Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Corriveau Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Coulouris Jackson Opsommer Walker

Cushingberry Johnson Palsrok Warren

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Wenke

DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov Wojno

Dillon Lahti Pearce Young

Nays--12

Agema Caul Hune Nofs

Bennett Garfield Jones, Rick Palmer

Booher Hoogendyk LeBlanc Stahl

In The Chair: Sak

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

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

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 625k, 625l, 904, and 904d (MCL 257.625k, 257.625l, 257.904, and 257.904d), sections 625k, 625l, and 904d as amended by 2003 PA 61 and section 904 as amended by 2004 PA 362.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

House Bill No. 4819, entitled

A bill to prescribe the senior medical alert as the official response to reports of certain missing persons; to provide for the broadcast of information regarding those incidents; and to provide for certain civil immunity.

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

Roll Call No. 466 Yeas--106

Accavitti Dillon LaJoy Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Law, David Polidori

Agema Ebli Law, Kathleen Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LeBlanc Robertson

Angerer Emmons Leland Rocca

Ball Espinoza Lemmons Sak

Bauer Farrah Lindberg Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Marleau Scott

Bieda Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Booher Gonzales McDowell Sheen

Brown Green Meadows Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Melton Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Meltzer Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Caul Hood Moolenaar Stakoe

Cheeks Hopgood Moore Steil

Clack Horn Moss Tobocman

Clemente Huizenga Nitz Vagnozzi

Condino Hune Nofs Valentine

Constan Jackson Opsommer Walker

Corriveau Johnson Palmer Warren

Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dean Knollenberg Pavlov Young

DeRoche Lahti

Nays--2

Garfield Hoogendyk

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, Angerer, Bennett, Booher, Constan, Corriveau, Coulouris, Dean, Donigan, Ebli, Farrah, Gonzales, Griffin, Hammel, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Horn, Huizenga, Jackson, Johnson, Robert Jones, Lahti, LaJoy, David Law, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Lindberg, Mayes, McDowell, Melton, Nofs, Palsrok, Pearce, Proos, Rocca, Sak, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Spade, Stahl, Warren and Wenke were named co-sponsors of the bill.

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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Byrnes to the Chair.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4937, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 601 (MCL 339.601), as amended by 2005 PA 278, and by adding section 2006.

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

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

Rep. Sak moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 17, after "SECOND" by inserting "OR SUBSEQUENT".

2. Amend page 2, line 20, after "OF" by striking out through "OFFENSE" and inserting "AN OFFENSE THAT CAUSES DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY".

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

Rep. Sak 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. 4937, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 601 (MCL 339.601), as amended by 2005 PA 278, and by adding section 2006.

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

Roll Call No. 467 Yeas--89

Accavitti Donigan Jones, Robert Polidori

Angerer Ebli Knollenberg Proos

Ball Elsenheimer Lahti Robertson

Bauer Emmons LaJoy Sak

Bennett Espinoza Law, David Schuitmaker

Bieda Farrah Law, Kathleen Scott

Booher Gaffney LeBlanc Shaffer

Brown Gillard Leland Sheltrown

Byrnes Gonzales Lemmons Simpson

Byrum Green Lindberg Smith, Alma

Casperson Griffin Marleau Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hammel Mayes Spade

Caul Hammon McDowell Stakoe

Cheeks Hansen Meadows Steil

Clack Hildenbrand Meekhof Tobocman

Clemente Hood Meisner Vagnozzi

Condino Hopgood Melton Valentine

Constan Horn Meltzer Walker

Corriveau Huizenga Miller Warren

Coulouris Jackson Nofs Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pearce Young

Dillon

Nays--19

Acciavatti Garfield Moss Pavlov

Agema Hoogendyk Nitz Rocca

Amos Hune Opsommer Sheen

Calley Moolenaar Palmer Stahl

DeRoche Moore Palsrok

In The Chair: Byrnes

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4938, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13p), as amended by 2005 PA 279.

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

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

Rep. Farrah moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 2, after the second "OCCUPATION" by striking out the balance of the line through "OFFENSE" and inserting "CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Farrah 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. 4938, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13p), as amended by 2005 PA 279.

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

Roll Call No. 468 Yeas--84

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Proos

Angerer Donigan Knollenberg Robertson

Ball Ebli Lahti Sak

Bauer Elsenheimer LaJoy Schuitmaker

Bennett Espinoza Law, David Scott

Bieda Farrah Law, Kathleen Shaffer

Booher Gillard LeBlanc Sheltrown

Brown Gonzales Leland Simpson

Byrnes Green Lemmons Smith, Alma

Byrum Griffin Lindberg Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hammel Marleau Spade

Caswell Hammon Mayes Stakoe

Cheeks Hansen McDowell Steil

Clack Hildenbrand Meadows Tobocman

Clemente Hood Meisner Vagnozzi

Condino Hopgood Melton Valentine

Constan Horn Meltzer Walker

Corriveau Huizenga Miller Warren

Coulouris Jackson Nofs Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pearce Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Polidori Young

Nays--24

Acciavatti Emmons Moolenaar Palsrok

Agema Gaffney Moore Pastor

Amos Garfield Moss Pavlov

Calley Hoogendyk Nitz Rocca

Caul Hune Opsommer Sheen

DeRoche Meekhof Palmer Stahl

In The Chair: Byrnes

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.

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The Speaker Pro Tempore resumed the Chair.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5125, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 433 (MCL 208.1433).

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. Alma Smith moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 14, after "2B." by inserting "HOWEVER, A TAXPAYER SUBJECT TO THE TAX IMPOSED UNDER CHAPTER 2A THAT ESTABLISHES OR MAINTAINS A PREMIUM DISCOUNT PLAN BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART UPON AN APPLICANT'S OR INSURED'S CREDIT HISTORY OR LACK OF CREDIT HISTORY OR A TAXPAYER SUBJECT TO THE TAX IMPOSED UNDER CHAPTER 2B THAT DISCRIMINATES IN EXTENDING CREDIT, GRANTING A LOAN, OR DETERMINING THE DETAILS OF THE CREDIT OR LOAN BASED ON AN APPLICANT'S CREDITWORTHINESS IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE CREDIT ALLOWED UNDER THIS SECTION.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Alma Smith,

Point of Order

Rep. Elsenheimer requested a ruling from the Chair regarding the germaneness of the amendment offered by Rep.Alma Smith.

The Chair ruled that the amendment is germane pursuant to House Rule 60.

Rep. Hildenbrand appealed the decision of the Chair.

The question being, "Shall the judgment of the Chair stand as the judgment of the House?"

The judgment of the Chair stood as the judgment of the House, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 469 Yeas--57

Accavitti Cushingberry Johnson Polidori

Angerer Dean Jones, Robert Sak

Bauer Dillon Lahti Scott

Bennett Donigan Law, Kathleen Sheltrown

Bieda Ebli LeBlanc Simpson

Brown Espinoza Leland Smith, Alma

Byrnes Farrah Lemmons Smith, Virgil

Byrum Gillard Lindberg Spade

Cheeks Gonzales Mayes Tobocman

Clack Hammel McDowell Vagnozzi

Clemente Hammon Meadows Valentine

Condino Hood Meisner Warren

Constan Hopgood Melton Wojno

Corriveau Jackson Miller Young

Coulouris

Nays--51

Acciavatti Garfield Marleau Pearce

Agema Green Meekhof Proos

Amos Griffin Meltzer Robertson

Ball Hansen Moolenaar Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand Moore Schuitmaker

Calley Hoogendyk Moss Shaffer

Casperson Horn Nitz Sheen

Caswell Huizenga Nofs Stahl

Caul Hune Opsommer Stakoe

DeRoche Jones, Rick Palmer Steil

Elsenheimer Knollenberg Palsrok Walker

Emmons LaJoy Pastor Wenke

Gaffney Law, David Pavlov

In The Chair: Sak

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Alma Smith,

Rep. Alma Smith withdrew the amendment.

Rep. Bieda 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. 5125, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 433 (MCL 208.1433).

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

Roll Call No. 470 Yeas--108

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Agema Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Angerer Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brown Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Byrnes Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Meadows Simpson

Calley Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hansen Melton Spade

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Cheeks Hood Miller Stakoe

Clack Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clemente Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Condino Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Constan Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Corriveau Hune Nofs Walker

Coulouris Jackson Opsommer Warren

Cushingberry Johnson Palmer Wenke

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Young

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, Bennett, Booher, Brown, Byrum, Clack, Clemente, Constan, Coulouris, Elsenheimer, Espinoza, Farrah, Gaffney, Gonzales, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Huizenga, Hune, Johnson, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, LaJoy, David Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, Meadows, Melton, Moore, Nofs, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Sak, Schuitmaker, Scott, Sheltrown, Simpson, Virgil Smith, Spade, Stahl, Tobocman, Vagnozzi and Valentine were named co-sponsors of the bill.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5126, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 435 (MCL 208.1435).

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Bauer 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. 5126, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 435 (MCL 208.1435).

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

Roll Call No. 471 Yeas--108

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Agema Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Angerer Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brown Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Byrnes Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Meadows Simpson

Calley Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hansen Melton Spade

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Cheeks Hood Miller Stakoe

Clack Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clemente Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Condino Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Constan Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Corriveau Hune Nofs Walker

Coulouris Jackson Opsommer Warren

Cushingberry Johnson Palmer Wenke

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Young

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, Amos, Bennett, Booher, Brown, Byrum, Calley, Clemente, Constan, Corriveau, Coulouris, Espinoza, Farrah, Gaffney, Gonzales, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Huizenga, Hune, Johnson, Rick Jones, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Mayes, Meadows, Meisner, Melton, Meltzer, Moolenaar, Nofs, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Sak, Schuitmaker, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Simpson, Virgil Smith, Spade, Tobocman, Vagnozzi and Valentine were named co-sponsors of the bill.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4921, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 303, 319, 322, and 625 (MCL 257.303, 257.319, 257.322, and 257.625), section 303 as amended by 2006 PA 298, section 319 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 322 as amended by 2001 PA 159, and section 625 as amended by 2006 PA 564, and by adding section 20b.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Acciavatti 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. Acciavatti 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.

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Rep. Tobocman moved that Rep. Dillon be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4921, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 472 Yeas--107

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Ball Farrah Leland Sak

Bauer Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bennett Garfield Lindberg Scott

Bieda Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Booher Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul Hood Miller Stakoe

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Constan Hune Nofs Walker

Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young

DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

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

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

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 303, 319, 322, and 625b (MCL 257.303, 257.319, 257.322, and 257.625b), section 303 as amended by 2006 PA 298, section 319 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 322 as amended by 2001 PA 159, and section 625b as amended by 2004 PA 62, and by adding section 20b.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. Tobocman 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. 4770, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 2a (MCL 125.1502a), as added by 1999 PA 245, and by adding section 10a.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Huizenga 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. 4770, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 2a (MCL 125.1502a), as added by 1999 PA 245, and by adding section 10a.

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

Roll Call No. 473 Yeas--76

Agema Donigan Law, Kathleen Pavlov

Amos Ebli Lemmons Pearce

Angerer Emmons Lindberg Polidori

Ball Espinoza Marleau Proos

Bauer Gaffney Mayes Robertson

Bennett Gillard Meadows Sheen

Bieda Gonzales Meekhof Sheltrown

Brown Griffin Meisner Simpson

Byrnes Hammel Melton Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meltzer Spade

Casperson Hansen Miller Stakoe

Caswell Hildenbrand Moolenaar Steil

Caul Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi

Clack Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Condino Hune Nofs Walker

Constan Jackson Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jones, Robert Palmer Wenke

Dean Lahti Palsrok Wojno

Dillon Law, David Pastor Young

Nays--31

Accavitti Elsenheimer Jones, Rick Sak

Acciavatti Farrah Knollenberg Schuitmaker

Booher Garfield LaJoy Scott

Byrum Green LeBlanc Shaffer

Cheeks Hood Leland Smith, Virgil

Clemente Hoogendyk McDowell Stahl

Corriveau Horn Moss Tobocman

DeRoche Johnson Rocca

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4771, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 19.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

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

Rep. Meisner 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. 4771, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 19.

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

Roll Call No. 474 Yeas--65

Angerer Emmons Law, David Polidori

Ball Espinoza Law, Kathleen Proos

Bauer Gaffney Lemmons Robertson

Bennett Gillard Lindberg Sak

Bieda Gonzales Marleau Sheltrown

Brown Griffin Mayes Simpson

Byrnes Hammel Meadows Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Meekhof Spade

Caul Hansen Meisner Stakoe

Clack Hildenbrand Melton Vagnozzi

Condino Hopgood Miller Valentine

Constan Huizenga Moore Walker

Coulouris Hune Nitz Warren

Dean Jackson Nofs Wenke

Dillon Jones, Robert Palsrok Wojno

Donigan Lahti Pastor Young

Ebli

Nays--42

Accavitti DeRoche LaJoy Pearce

Acciavatti Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rocca

Agema Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Amos Garfield McDowell Scott

Booher Green Meltzer Shaffer

Byrum Hood Moolenaar Sheen

Calley Hoogendyk Moss Smith, Virgil

Caswell Horn Opsommer Stahl

Cheeks Johnson Palmer Steil

Clemente Jones, Rick Pavlov Tobocman

Corriveau Knollenberg

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4772, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 303a and 601 (MCL 339.303a and 339.601), section 303a as amended by 2006 PA 489 and section 601 as amended by 2005 PA 278, and by adding article 28; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

Rep. Meisner 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. 4772, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 475 Yeas--72

Amos Emmons Lemmons Proos

Angerer Espinoza Lindberg Robertson

Ball Gaffney Marleau Sak

Bauer Gillard Mayes Sheen

Bennett Gonzales Meadows Sheltrown

Bieda Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Brown Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Melton Spade

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stahl

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe

Clack Hopgood Moore Steil

Condino Huizenga Nitz Vagnozzi

Constan Hune Nofs Valentine

Coulouris Jackson Opsommer Walker

Dean Jones, Robert Palsrok Warren

Dillon Lahti Pastor Wenke

Donigan Law, David Pearce Wojno

Ebli Law, Kathleen Polidori Young

Nays--35

Accavitti Corriveau Johnson Palmer

Acciavatti DeRoche Jones, Rick Pavlov

Agema Elsenheimer Knollenberg Rocca

Booher Farrah LaJoy Schuitmaker

Byrnes Garfield LeBlanc Scott

Byrum Green Leland Shaffer

Calley Hood McDowell Smith, Virgil

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Tobocman

Clemente Horn Moss

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4749, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 312a and 658 (MCL 257.312a and 257.658), section 658 as amended by 2002 PA 494, and by adding section 658c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,

The substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Farrah moved to substitute (H-6) the bill.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-6) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Farrah moved to substitute (H-8) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-8) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Farrah 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. 4749, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 476 Yeas--69

Accavitti Dillon Jackson Opsommer

Acciavatti Donigan Johnson Palmer

Agema Elsenheimer Jones, Rick Palsrok

Amos Emmons Lahti Pastor

Bennett Espinoza LaJoy Pavlov

Brown Farrah Law, Kathleen Robertson

Byrum Garfield LeBlanc Rocca

Calley Gillard Leland Shaffer

Casperson Gonzales Marleau Sheen

Caswell Green Mayes Sheltrown

Caul Hammel McDowell Simpson

Cheeks Hildenbrand Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Condino Hoogendyk Melton Spade

Constan Hopgood Meltzer Stahl

Corriveau Horn Miller Stakoe

Cushingberry Huizenga Moore Steil

Dean Hune Nitz Wojno

DeRoche

Nays--39

Angerer Gaffney Meadows Scott

Ball Griffin Meisner Smith, Alma

Bauer Hammon Moolenaar Tobocman

Bieda Hansen Moss Vagnozzi

Booher Hood Nofs Valentine

Byrnes Jones, Robert Pearce Walker

Clack Knollenberg Polidori Warren

Clemente Law, David Proos Wenke

Coulouris Lemmons Sak Young

Ebli Lindberg Schuitmaker

In The Chair: Sak

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

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

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 312a, 658, and 907 (MCL 257.312a, 257.658, and 257.907), section 658 as amended by 2002 PA 494 and section 907 as amended by 2006 PA 298, and by adding sections 658c and 658d; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

Reps. Young and Scott moved that their names be removed as co-sponsors of the bill.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Tobocman moved to suspend that portion of Rule 41 requiring bills to be handed to the Clerk three hours prior to calling the House to order.

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

Rep. Tobocman moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, October 16, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

Reps. Polidori, Byrnes, Clack, Constan, Coulouris, Cushingberry, Dean, Gonzales, Griffin, Hammel, Hood, Robert Jones, Lemmons, Melton, Miller, Palsrok, Pearce, Vagnozzi and Meadows offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 206.

A resolution wishing Muslims in Michigan and beyond a happy Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Whereas, Muslims, who make up nearly 1.5 billion people worldwide and nearly 300,000 in the United States, have observed the holy month of Ramadan; and

Whereas, This month is observed in celebration of the Islamic faith and in commemoration of the month in which the Muslim holy book, the Quran, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad; and

Whereas, Muslims around the world have celebrated Ramadan by refraining from food, drink, and other activities during daylight hours; and

Whereas, Muslims have spent this time in reflection and prayer, while strengthening the bonds of family and friendship; and

Whereas, This month of sacrifice and contemplation ends Friday, October 12, 2007, with Eid al-Fitr, a day of joyous celebration; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body extend its warmest wishes to Muslims in Michigan and beyond on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, and together we wish our Muslim friends and neighbors EidMubarak!

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.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolutions had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, October 11:

House Bill Nos. 5279 5280 5281

House Joint Resolutions BB CC

Senate Bill Nos. 821 822 823 824

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday, October 11:

Senate Bill No. 734

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Mayes, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5034, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8501 (MCL 324.8501), as amended by 2006 PA 503.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Kathleen Law, Leland, Sheltrown, Walker, Nitz and Ball

Nays: None

The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Mayes, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5035, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8517 (MCL 324.8517), as added by 1998 PA 276.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Kathleen Law, Leland, Sheltrown, Walker, Nitz and Ball

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Present: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Kathleen Law, Leland, Sheltrown, Walker, Nitz and Ball

Absent: Rep. Meekhof

Excused: Rep. Meekhof

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Angerer, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4763, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5453 (MCL 333.5453), as amended by 2002 PA 644.

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. Angerer, Simpson, Byrum, Clack, Corriveau, Coulouris, Donigan, Hammon, Robert Jones, Valentine, Wojno, Gaffney, Hune, Marleau, Green, Ball and Calley

Nays: None

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, October 11, 2007

Present: Reps. Angerer, Simpson, Byrum, Clack, Corriveau, Coulouris, Donigan, Hammon, Robert Jones, Valentine, Wojno, Gaffney, Hune, Marleau, Green, Ball and Calley

Absent: Rep. Ward

Excused: Rep. Ward

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Hopgood, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5021, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 708b (MCL 257.708b), as amended by 2004 PA 362.

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. Hopgood, Griffin, Accavitti, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Miller, Young, LaJoy, Casperson, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg

Nays: None

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Hopgood, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 79, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 223 (MCL 257.223).

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hopgood, Griffin, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Miller, Young, LaJoy, Casperson, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg

Nays: None

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Hopgood, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 107.

A resolution to memorialize Congress to reauthorize Amtrak funding and support states in their efforts to expand passenger rail service.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 47, p. 696.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

The resolution was laid over one day under the rules.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hopgood, Griffin, Accavitti, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Miller, Young, LaJoy, Casperson, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Present: Reps. Hopgood, Griffin, Accavitti, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Leland, Miller, Young, LaJoy, Casperson, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg

Absent: Rep. Mayes

Excused: Rep. Mayes

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Sheltrown, Chair, of the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Present: Reps. Sheltrown, Brown, Kathleen Law, Lindberg, Simpson, Casperson, Walker and Stakoe

Absent: Reps. Ebli, Hammon and Horn

Excused: Reps. Ebli, Hammon and Horn

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 734, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 141 (MCL 18.1141).

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.

Communications from State Officers

The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:

Notices of Filing

Administrative Rules

October 10, 2007

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed at 11:41 A.M. this date, administrative rule (07-10-04) for the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Public Service Commission, Entitled "Filing Procedures For Electric, Wastewater, Steam, And Gas Utilitiess" These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44, or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

October 10, 2007

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed at 11:43 A.M. this date, administrative rule (07-10-05) for the Department of Treasury, Michigan Higher Education Student Loan Authority, Entitled "Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP)" These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

Sincerely,

Terri Lynn Land

Secretary of State

Robin Houston, Office Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Virgil Smith, Scott, Polidori, Condino, Lemmons, Farrah, Hopgood, Accavitti, Gonzales, Mayes, Gaffney, Young, Hune, Constan, Robert Jones, Simpson, Wojno, Kathleen Law, Spade, Meadows, Vagnozzi, Alma Smith, Warren, Bauer, Johnson, Melton, Rick Jones, Moore, Hammon, Ward, Clack, Clemente, Griffin, Valentine, Ebli, Gillard, Byrnes, Sak, Hildenbrand, Meisner, Bennett, Hammel, Leland, Miller, Angerer, Corriveau, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Hood, Sheltrown, Dean, Brown, Cheeks, Green, Moolenaar, Byrum, Wenke, Stakoe, David Law, LaJoy, Hansen, Donigan, Palsrok, Bieda, Cushingberry and Shaffer introduced

House Bill No. 5282, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 2213b, 3406f, 3503, 3519, 3521, 3525, and 3539 (MCL 500.2213b, 500.3406f, 500.3503, 500.3519, 500.3521, 500.3525, and 500.3539), section 2213b as amended by 1998 PA 457, section 3406f as added by 1996 PA 517, section 3503 as amended by 2006 PA 366, sections 3519 and 3539 as amended by 2005 PA 306, and sections 3521 and 3525 as added by 2000 PA 252, and by adding chapter 37A.

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

Reps. Gaffney, Angerer, Virgil Smith, Farrah, Hopgood, Mayes, Gonzales, Sheltrown, Rick Jones, Wenke, Elsenheimer, Green, LaJoy, Moore, Nitz, Ward, Ball, Palsrok, Hildenbrand, Steil, Accavitti, Wojno, Byrnes, Gillard, Condino, Polidori, Leland, Miller, Hansen, Simpson, Meadows, Lindberg, Robert Jones, Alma Smith, Spade, Ebli, Valentine, Donigan, Vagnozzi, Bieda, Cheeks, Pastor, Sak, Moolenaar, Shaffer, Griffin, Meisner, Casperson, David Law, Hune, Clemente, Corriveau, Lemmons, Scott, Bennett, Espinoza, Brown, Kathleen Law, Jackson, Clack, Hammon, Hammel, Warren, Melton, Constan, Young, Johnson, Cushingberry and Coulouris introduced

House Bill No. 5283, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending sections 308, 401e, 402b, 608, and 610 (MCL 550.1308, 550.1401e, 550.1402b, 550.1608, and 550.1610), section 401e as added by 1996 PA 516, section 402b as amended by 1999 PA 7, and section 608 as amended by 1991 PA 73, and by adding section 220; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Farrah, Hopgood, Virgil Smith, Condino, Polidori, Scott, Espinoza, Accavitti, Gonzales, Mayes, Gaffney, Young, Hune, Constan, Robert Jones, Simpson, Wojno, Kathleen Law, Spade, Meadows, Vagnozzi, Alma Smith, Warren, Bauer, Johnson, Melton, Rick Jones, Moore, Hammon, Ward, Clack, Clemente, Griffin, Valentine, Ebli, Lemmons, Gillard, Byrnes, Sak, Hildenbrand, Meisner, Bennett, Hammel, Leland, Miller, Angerer, Corriveau, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Hood, Sheltrown, Dean, Brown, Cheeks, Green, Moolenaar, Palsrok, Byrum, Stakoe, Hansen, David Law, LaJoy, Wenke, Donigan, Bieda, Cushingberry and Shaffer introduced

House Bill No. 5284, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending sections 202, 206, and 207 (MCL 550.1202, 550.1206, and 550.1207), section 202 as amended by 1994 PA 40 and sections 206 and 207 as amended by 2003 PA 59.

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

Reps. Hune, Angerer, Virgil Smith, Farrah, Hopgood, Mayes, Gonzales, Gaffney, Young, Rick Jones, Wenke, Moore, David Law, Ward, Nitz, Moss, Pavlov, Calley, Marleau, Palmer, Palsrok, Hildenbrand, Brandenburg, Pastor, Moolenaar, Elsenheimer, LaJoy, Shaffer, Green, Meisner, Clemente, Griffin, Byrnes, Wojno, Polidori, Brown, Condino, Simpson, Leland, Accavitti, Gillard, Sheltrown, Cheeks, Espinoza, Lemmons, Miller, Warren, Meadows, Vagnozzi, Constan, Hammel, Hammon, Scott, Jackson, Clack, Sak, Johnson, Melton, LeBlanc, Bieda, Lindberg, Ebli, Robert Jones, Spade, Corriveau and Coulouris introduced

House Bill No. 5285, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 5104 (MCL 500.5104), as amended by 1999 PA 211.

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

Rep. Condino introduced

House Bill No. 5286, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 34d (MCL 211.34d), as amended by 2007 PA 31, and by adding section 7ll.

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

Reps. Jackson, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Tobocman, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Mayes, Gonzales, Donigan and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5287, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled "Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 445.1652), as amended by 2005 PA 113.

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

Reps. Coulouris, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Mayes, Gonzales, Donigan, Dean and Tobocman introduced

House Bill No. 5288, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled "Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act," (MCL 445.1651 to 445.1684) by adding section 2a.

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

Reps. Clemente, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Tobocman, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Donigan and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5289, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled "Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act," (MCL 445.1651 to 445.1684) by adding section 2c.

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

Reps. Robertson, Tobocman, Kathleen Law, Young, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Mayes, Clemente, Gonzales, Donigan and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5290, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled "Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act," by amending sections 11 and 12 (MCL 445.1661 and 445.1662), section 11 as amended by 2002 PA 391.

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

Reps. Booher, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Donigan and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5291, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled "Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act," by amending section 14 (MCL 445.1664).

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

Reps. Stakoe, Knollenberg, Stahl, Pearce, Spade, Nitz, Booher, Steil, Nofs, Meekhof, Gaffney, David Law and Polidori introduced

House Bill No. 5292, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2977.

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

Reps. Byrnes, Stakoe, Polidori, Miller, Meadows, Mayes, Pearce, Spade, Nitz, Booher, Steil, Nofs, Meekhof, Gaffney and David Law introduced

House Bill No. 5293, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2978.

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

Reps. Simpson, Tobocman, Sak, Angerer, Clack, Jackson, Miller, Accavitti, Byrnes, Melton, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Mayes, Vagnozzi, Gonzales, Virgil Smith and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5294, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled "Consumer mortgage protection act," by amending the title and sections 1 and 2 (MCL 445.1631 and 445.1632).

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

Reps. Tobocman, Angerer, Sak, Simpson, Clack, Johnson, Jackson, Miller, Accavitti, Byrnes, Melton, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Donigan, Dean and Virgil Smith introduced

House Bill No. 5295, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled "Consumer mortgage protection act," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 445.1633 and 445.1634).

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

Reps. Melton, Tobocman, Sak, Angerer, Simpson, Clack, Jackson, Miller, Byrnes, Accavitti, Johnson, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Virgil Smith and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5296, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled "Consumer mortgage protection act," by amending section 5 (MCL 445.1635) and by adding section 4a.

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

Reps. Angerer, Tobocman, Sak, Simpson, Clack, Johnson, Jackson, Miller, Accavitti, Byrnes, Melton, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Leland, Donigan, Dean and Bieda introduced

House Bill No. 5297, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled "Consumer mortgage protection act," by amending sections 6 and 7 (MCL 445.1636 and 445.1637).

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

Reps. Johnson, Angerer, Tobocman, Sak, Clack, Simpson, Byrnes, Accavitti, Miller, Melton, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Constan, Brown, Hammel, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Mayes, Clemente, Gonzales, Virgil Smith and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5298, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled "Consumer mortgage protection act," (MCL 445.1631 to 445.1645) by adding sections 7a and 7b.

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

Reps. Clack, Angerer, Tobocman, Sak, Simpson, Johnson, Miller, Accavitti, Byrnes, Melton, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Gonzales, Donigan, Virgil Smith and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5299, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled "Consumer mortgage protection act," (MCL 445.1631 to 445.1645) by adding sections 7c and 7d.

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

Reps. Corriveau, Angerer, Tobocman, Sak, Clack, Simpson, Byrnes, Jackson, Johnson, Miller, Accavitti, Melton, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Mayes, Vagnozzi, Clemente, Gonzales, Virgil Smith and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5300, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled "Consumer mortgage protection act," by amending sections 8 and 9 (MCL 445.1638 and 445.1639).

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

Reps. Gaffney, Angerer, Tobocman, Byrnes, Simpson, Accavitti, Johnson, Miller, Melton, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Mayes, Vagnozzi, Gonzales, Virgil Smith and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5301, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled "Consumer mortgage protection act," by amending sections 10 and 11 (MCL 445.1640 and 445.1641).

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

Reps. Ebli, Angerer, Tobocman, Sak, Clack, Simpson, Byrnes, Jackson, Johnson, Miller, Accavitti, Melton, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Constan, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Leland, Mayes, Donigan, Dean, Bieda and Virgil Smith introduced

House Bill No. 5302, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled "Consumer mortgage protection act," by amending sections 12 and 13 (MCL 445.1642 and 445.1643).

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

Reps. Calley, Angerer, Tobocman, Byrnes, Simpson, Accavitti, Johnson, Miller, Melton, Young, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Robert Jones, Mayes, Vagnozzi, Clemente, Gonzales, Donigan, Virgil Smith, Dean and Clack introduced

House Bill No. 5303, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled "Consumer mortgage protection act," by amending sections 14 and 15 (MCL 445.1644 and 445.1645).

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

Reps. Bieda, Angerer, Miller, Simpson, Young, Byrnes, Clack, Melton, Johnson, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Accavitti, Constan, Meisner, Valentine, Hammel, Tobocman, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Leland, Donigan and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5304, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit union act," (MCL 490.101 to 490.601) by adding section 425.

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

Reps. Brown, Angerer, Miller, Simpson, Young, Byrnes, Clack, Melton, Jackson, Accavitti, Johnson, Kathleen Law, Constan, Hopgood, Meisner, Valentine, Hammel, Tobocman, Robert Jones, Bieda, Vagnozzi, Leland, Donigan, Bauer and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5305, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled "Banking code of 1999," (MCL 487.11101 to 487.15105) by adding section 4206.

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

Reps. Dean, Angerer, Miller, Clack, Simpson, Byrnes, Jackson, Melton, Johnson, Young, Accavitti, Kathleen Law, Constan, Hopgood, Brown, Meisner, Robert Jones, Bieda, Vagnozzi, Leland, Donigan and Bauer introduced

House Bill No. 5306, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 354, entitled "Savings bank act," (MCL 487.3101 to 487.3804) by adding section 435.

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

Reps. Young, Angerer, Miller, Clack, Simpson, Byrnes, Jackson, Melton, Johnson, Kathleen Law, Accavitti, Hopgood, Brown, Constan, Meisner, Valentine, Hammel, Tobocman, Robert Jones, Bieda, Vagnozzi, Leland, Donigan, Bauer and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5307, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled "Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act," by amending section 22 (MCL 445.1672), as amended by 2002 PA 391, and by adding section 24a.

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

Reps. Valentine, Angerer, Miller, Clack, Simpson, Byrnes, Jackson, Melton, Johnson, Young, Accavitti, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Meisner, Constan, Brown, Hammel, Tobocman, Robert Jones, Bieda, Vagnozzi, Leland, Donigan and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5308, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 125, entitled "The secondary mortgage loan act," by amending section 24 (MCL 493.74), as amended by 2002 PA 392, and by adding section 24a.

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

Reps. Meisner, Angerer, Miller, Simpson, Young, Byrnes, Clack, Melton, Johnson, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Brown, Constan, Accavitti, Valentine, Hammel, Tobocman, Robert Jones, Bieda, Vagnozzi, Leland, Donigan, Bauer and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5309, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 307, entitled "Savings and loan act of 1980," (MCL 491.102 to 491.1202) by adding section737.

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

Reps. Sak, Angerer, Miller, Clack, Simpson, Jackson, Byrnes, Accavitti, Johnson, Young, Melton, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Constan, Brown, Valentine, Hammel, Tobocman, Robert Jones, Vagnozzi, Leland, Donigan, Bauer, Dean and Bieda introduced

House Bill No. 5310, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2006 PA 508.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Robert Jones, Constan, Warren, Lemmons, Hopgood, Ball, Sheen, Scott, Meadows, Vagnozzi, Kathleen Law, Bauer, Spade, Angerer, Miller, Mayes, Espinoza, Melton, Clemente, Hammel, Farrah, Polidori, Ebli, Brown, Leland, Stahl and Hune offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 207.

A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to enact federal legislation designed to prevent elder abuse.

Whereas, The number of older Americans is increasing, and with it the problem of elder abuse and exploitation. Older Americans constitute a vulnerable population that often suffer physical and emotional abuse and can often be targets of identity theft and other fraudulent financial schemes; and

Whereas, In response to concerns about elder abuse, federal legislation has been introduced that would focus attention on this problem and promote an infrastructure at the federal, state, and local levels to protect these vulnerable Americans. The Elder Justice Act, S. 1070 and H.R. 1783, would assure that individuals and organizations on the front lines, who are fighting elder abuse, have the resources and information needed to carry out their fight; and

Whereas, This legislation would create a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to protecting older Americans. The Elder Justice Act would improve research and data collection, enhance training of individuals who fight elder abuse, and promote the development of an effective adult fiduciary system, including an adult guardianship system. Among other things, this legislation would also create a short and long term strategic plan for the development and coordination of elder justice research, programs, and training; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the United States Congress to enact federal legislation designed to prevent elder abuse; 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 Senior Health, Security, and Retirement.

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Rep. Bieda moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:55 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, October 16, at 1:30 p.m.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives