2007-HJ-12-06-130

No. 130

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

94thLegislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, December 6, 2007.

12:00 Noon.

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Accavitti--present Dillon--present Lahti--present Pearce--present

Acciavatti--present Donigan--present LaJoy--present Polidori--present

Agema--present Ebli--present Law, David--present Proos--present

Amos--present Elsenheimer--present Law, Kathleen--excused Robertson--present

Angerer--present Emmons--present LeBlanc--present Rocca--present

Ball--present Espinoza--present Leland--present Sak--present

Bauer--present Farrah--present Lemmons--present Schuitmaker--present

Bennett--present Gaffney--present Lindberg--present Scott--present

Bieda--present Garfield--present Marleau--present Shaffer--present

Booher--present Gillard--present Mayes--present Sheen--excused

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--excused 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--e/d/s 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--e/d/s

Corriveau--present Jackson--present Palmer--excused 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. Richard LeBlanc, from the 18th District, offered the following invocation:

"Dear Heavenly Father, as we gather in this chamber today, we thank You for the opportunity and privilege to serve You and the people of Michigan. Lord, we pray that You grant us the willingness to reconcile when necessary, and the wisdom to make decisions that are in the best interest of those we represent.

Dear God, as we assemble together to do Your work, we also pray for continued growth of freedom and democracy, remembering our troops and our veterans. We also ask that You watch over our friend Representative Aldo Vagnozzi as he recovers, and our friend Representative Barb Byrum and her husband Brad as they celebrate the birth today of their son, Blake Bradley Delaney.

Lord, we thank You for all that You provide, every day.

In Your holy name, we pray. Amen."

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Rep. Tobocman moved that Reps. Byrum, Meadows and Kathleen Law be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Booher moved that Reps. Palmer and Sheen be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5193, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending sections 22, 30b, and 30c (MCL 205.22, 205.30b, and 205.30c), section 22 as amended by 1993 PA 13, section 30b as added by 1986 PA 58, and section 30c as amended by 2002 PA 616.

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. Tobocman 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. 5193, 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. 563 Yeas--103

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Clack Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clemente Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Condino Hopgood Moss Valentine

Constan Horn Nitz Walker

Corriveau Huizenga Nofs Warren

Coulouris Hune Opsommer Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Palsrok Wojno

Dean Johnson Pastor Young

DeRoche Jones, Rick Pavlov

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5484, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending sections 268, 350d, and 367b (MCL 18.1268, 18.1350d, and 18.1367b), section 268 as added by 1988 PA 237, section 350d as added by 1988 PA 504, and section 367b as amended by 1999 PA 8.

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. Robert Jones 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. 5484, 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. 564 Yeas--103

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Clack Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clemente Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Condino Hopgood Moss Valentine

Constan Horn Nitz Walker

Corriveau Huizenga Nofs Warren

Coulouris Hune Opsommer Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Palsrok Wojno

Dean Johnson Pastor Young

DeRoche Jones, Rick Pavlov

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5485, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 385, entitled "Technology park development act," by amending section 12 (MCL 207.712), as amended by 2004 PA 321.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Clemente 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. 5485, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 385, entitled "Technology park development act," by amending section 12 (MCL 207.712), as amended by 2004 PA 321.

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

Roll Call No. 565 Yeas--103

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Clack Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clemente Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Condino Hopgood Moss Valentine

Constan Horn Nitz Walker

Corriveau Huizenga Nofs Warren

Coulouris Hune Opsommer Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Palsrok Wojno

Dean Johnson Pastor Young

DeRoche Jones, Rick Pavlov

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5487, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 18, entitled "An act to authorize any city, village, township, or county to purchase, acquire, construct, maintain, operate, improve, extend, and repair housing facilities; to eliminate housing conditions which are detrimental to the public peace, health, safety, morals, or welfare; and for any such purposes to authorize any such city, village, township, or county to create a commission with power to effectuate said purposes, and to prescribe the powers and duties of such commission and of such city, village, township, or county; and for any such purposes to authorize any such commission, city, village, township, or county to issue notes and revenue bonds; to regulate the issuance, sale, retirement, and refunding of such notes and bonds; to regulate the rentals of such projects and the use of the revenues of the projects; to prescribe the manner of selecting tenants for such projects; to provide for condemnation of private property for such projects; to confer certain powers upon such commissions, cities, villages, townships, and counties in relation to such projects, including the power to receive aid and cooperation of the federal government; to provide for a referendum thereon; to provide for cooperative financing by 2 or more commissions, cities, villages, townships, or counties or any combination thereof; to provide for the issuance, sale, and retirement of revenue bonds and special obligation notes for such purposes; to provide for financing agreements between cooperating borrowers; to provide for other matters relative to the bonds and notes and methods of cooperative financing; for other purposes; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 1 (MCL 125.651), as amended by 1996 PA 338.

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

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

Rep. Young 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. Cheeks entered the House Chambers.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5487, 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. 566 Yeas--104

Accavitti DeRoche Jones, Rick Pavlov

Acciavatti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Agema Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Amos Ebli Lahti Proos

Angerer Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Ball Emmons Law, David Rocca

Bauer Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bennett Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bieda Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Booher Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brown Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Byrnes Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Calley Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hammel Meisner Spade

Caswell Hammon Melton Stahl

Caul Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Cheeks Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Clack Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clemente Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Condino Hopgood Moss Valentine

Constan Horn Nitz Walker

Corriveau Huizenga Nofs Warren

Coulouris Hune Opsommer Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Palsrok Wojno

Dean Johnson 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.

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Rep. Ward entered the House Chambers.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5488, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending sections 9 and 10 (MCL 125.2689 and 125.2690), section 10 as amended by 2005 PA 164.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Espinoza 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. 5488, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending sections 9 and 10 (MCL 125.2689 and 125.2690), section 10 as amended by 2005 PA 164.

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

Roll Call No. 567 Yeas--105

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

DeRoche

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5489, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 224, 440a, 443, 476a, 476b, 1239, 2352, 2954, 3390, and 5208 (MCL 500.224, 500.440a, 500.443, 500.476a, 500.476b, 500.1239, 500.2352, 500.2954, 500.3390, and 500.5208), section 224 as amended by 2001 PA 143, section 440a as added and section 443 as amended by 1990 PA 256, section 476a as amended by 1998 PA 121, sections 476b, 2352, 2954, and 3390 as added by 1987 PA 261, section 1239 as added by 2001 PA 228, and section 5208 as amended by 2002 PA 146.

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. Polidori 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. 5489, 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. 568 Yeas--105

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

DeRoche

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5491, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 19 (MCL 421.19), as amended by 2002 PA 192.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Constan 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. 5491, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 19 (MCL 421.19), as amended by 2002 PA 192.

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

Roll Call No. 569 Yeas--105

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

DeRoche

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5492, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 593, entitled "Michigan next energy authority act," by amending section 5 (MCL 207.825).

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. Leland 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. 5492, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 593, entitled "Michigan next energy authority act," by amending section 5 (MCL 207.825).

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

Roll Call No. 570 Yeas--105

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

DeRoche

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5493, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending sections 352 and 391 (MCL 418.352 and 418.391), as amended by 1984 PA 46.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Scott 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. 5493, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending sections 352 and 391 (MCL 418.352 and 418.391), as amended by 1984 PA 46.

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

Roll Call No. 571 Yeas--105

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

DeRoche

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5494, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 7hh and 8a (MCL 211.7hh and 211.8a), section 7hh as added by 2004 PA 252 and section 8a as amended by 1998 PA 537.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Calley 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. 5494, 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. 572 Yeas--105

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

DeRoche

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5496, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 189, entitled "An act to provide for the taxation of lessees and users of tax-exempt property," by amending section 1a (MCL 211.181a), as added by 2004 PA 324.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Gaffney 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. 5496, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 189, entitled "An act to provide for the taxation of lessees and users of tax-exempt property," by amending section 1a (MCL 211.181a), as added by 2004 PA 324.

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

Roll Call No. 573 Yeas--105

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

DeRoche

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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5497, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled "Obsolete property rehabilitation act," by amending section 10 (MCL 125.2790), as amended by 2004 PA 251.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Cheeks 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. 5497, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled "Obsolete property rehabilitation act," by amending section 10 (MCL 125.2790), as amended by 2004 PA 251.

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

Roll Call No. 574 Yeas--105

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

DeRoche

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.

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 910, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending sections 6 and 9 (MCL 207.806 and 207.809), section 6 as amended by 2003 PA 248 and section 9 as amended by 2000 PA 144.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Tobocman 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

Senate Bill No. 910, 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. 575 Yeas--105

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

DeRoche

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

"An act to promote economic growth and job creation within this state; to create and regulate the Michigan economic growth authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority and of state and local officials; to assess and collect a fee; to approve certain plans and the use of certain funds; and to provide qualifications for and determine eligibility for tax credits and other incentives for authorized businesses and for qualified taxpayers,"

The House agreed to the full title.

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. 5356, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 108, 109, 123, 201, 211, 217, 241, 251, 545a, 564a, 564b, 762, 1002, and 1060 (MCL 450.1108, 450.1109, 450.1123, 450.1201, 450.1211, 450.1217, 450.1241, 450.1251, 450.1545a, 450.1564a, 450.1564b, 450.1762, 450.2002, and 450.2060), sections 108, 211, and 241 as amended by 1989 PA 121, sections 109 and 251 as amended by 1993 PA 91, sections 123 and 564b as amended by 2001 PA 57, sections 217, 564a, and 762 as amended by 1997 PA 118, section 545a as added by 1989 PA 121, and section 1060 as amended by 2007 PA 83, and by adding sections 745 and 746; 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 New Economy and Quality of Life,

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

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. 5356, entitled

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Hood moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of House Concurrent Resolution No. 36.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 129, p. 2394.)

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

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

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Reports of Standing Committees and laid over one day.

Rep. Hood moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of House Concurrent Resolution No. 58.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 129, p. 2394.)

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

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

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Reports of Standing Committees and laid over one day.

Rep. Hood moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of House Concurrent Resolution No. 61.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 129, p. 2394.)

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

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

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Reports of Standing Committees and laid over one day.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Speaker laid before the House

House Concurrent Resolution No. 36.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Jackson Community College relative to the Jackson Community College Health Program Expansion and Information Commons.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 63, p. 970.)

(The concurrent resolution was discharged from the Committee on Appropriations on December 6, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until December 11.)

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,

The Clerk made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

Rep. Griffin moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Concurrent Resolution No. 36.

Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the Board of Trustees of Jackson Community College (the "Educational Institution"), the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the Educational Institution may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the "Authority"); and

Whereas, The site for the Jackson Community College Health Program Expansion and Information Commons (the "Facility") is currently owned by the Educational Institution; and

Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State of Michigan (the "State") may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and

Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the Educational Institution pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and

Whereas, A lease among the Authority, the State, and the Educational Institution has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State and the Educational Institution (the "Lease"); and

Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Jackson Community College Health Program Expansion and Information Commons shall not exceed $18,100,000 (the Authority share is $7,499,800, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $200, and the Educational Institution share is $10,600,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $7,499,800, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the Authority acquiring the Facility and leasing it to the State and the Educational Institution and hereby determines that the leasing of the Facility from the Authority is for a public purpose as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $505,000 and $660,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of True Rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further

Resolved, That the Lease is hereby approved by this concurrent resolution, and the Governor and the Secretary of State are authorized and directed to execute the Lease for and on behalf of the State; and be it further

Resolved, That, by hereby approving the Lease among the State, the Educational Institution, and the Authority, the Legislature agrees to appropriate annually sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the Lease; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the Board of Trustees of Jackson Community College, and the State Budget Director.

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

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. 576 Yeas--104

Accavitti Dillon Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, David Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

Nays--1

DeRoche

In The Chair: Sak

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Rep. Pastor moved that Rep. LaJoy be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Concurrent Resolution No. 58.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and West Shore Community College relative to the West Shore Community College New Student Learning Center.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 125, p. 2296.)

(The concurrent resolution was discharged from the Committee on Appropriations on December 6, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until December 11.)

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,

The Clerk made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

Roll Call No. 577 Yeas--104

Accavitti DeRoche Jones, Rick Pearce

Acciavatti Dillon Jones, Robert Polidori

Agema Donigan Knollenberg Proos

Amos Ebli Lahti Robertson

Angerer Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Ball Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Farrah Lemmons Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Garfield Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Simpson

Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Griffin Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammel Melton Stahl

Caswell Hammon Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hansen Miller Steil

Cheeks Hildenbrand Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hoogendyk Moss Valentine

Condino Hopgood Nitz Walker

Constan Horn Nofs Ward

Corriveau Huizenga Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Hune Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Pastor Wojno

Dean Johnson Pavlov Young

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

The Speaker laid before the House

House Concurrent Resolution No. 61.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Regents of the University of Michigan relative to the University of Michigan Student Activities Building.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 128, p. 2365.)

(The concurrent resolution was discharged from the Committee on Appropriations on December 6, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until December 11.)

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,

The Clerk made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

Roll Call No. 578 Yeas--104

Accavitti DeRoche Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Donigan Lahti Proos

Amos Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Ball Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Farrah Lemmons Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine

Condino Horn Nitz Walker

Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

Nays--1

Garfield

In The Chair: Sak

The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Bieda, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5412, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 451.

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. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Robert Jones, Mayes, Meisner, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Steil, Pastor and Calley

Nays: None

The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Bieda, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5413, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 111 (MCL 208.1111).

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. Bieda, Farrah, Robert Jones, Mayes, Meisner, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Meltzer, Steil, Pastor and Calley

Nays: None

The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Bieda, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5460, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 305 (MCL 208.1305).

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. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Robert Jones, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Meltzer, Steil, Pastor and Calley

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Bieda, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, December 6, 2007

Present: Reps. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Robert Jones, Mayes, Meisner, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Steil, Pastor and Calley

Absent: Reps. Sheen, Palmer and Wenke

Excused: Reps. Sheen, Palmer and Wenke

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5413, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 111 (MCL 208.1111).

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

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

Rep. 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.

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Rep. Tobocman moved that Reps. Valentine and Robert Jones 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. 5413, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 111 (MCL 208.1111).

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

Roll Call No. 579 Yeas--103

Accavitti DeRoche Jones, Rick Pearce

Acciavatti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Donigan Lahti Proos

Amos Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Ball Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Farrah Lemmons Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Garfield Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Simpson

Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Griffin Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammel Melton Stahl

Caswell Hammon Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hansen Miller Steil

Cheeks Hildenbrand Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hoogendyk Moss Walker

Condino Hopgood Nitz Ward

Constan Horn Nofs Warren

Corriveau Huizenga Opsommer Wenke

Coulouris Hune Palsrok Wojno

Cushingberry Jackson Pastor Young

Dean Johnson 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 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 111 (MCL 208.1111), as amended by 2007 PA 145.

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. 5412, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 451.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Bieda 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. 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.

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Rep. Tobocman moved that Rep. Bennett 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. 5412, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 451.

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

Roll Call No. 580 Yeas--103

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Proos

Agema Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Ball Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Garfield Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Simpson

Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Griffin Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammel Melton Stahl

Caswell Hammon Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hansen Miller Steil

Cheeks Hildenbrand Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hoogendyk Moss Valentine

Condino Hopgood Nitz Walker

Constan Horn Nofs Ward

Corriveau Huizenga Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Hune Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Pastor Wojno

Dean Johnson Pavlov Young

DeRoche Jones, Rick Pearce

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 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 453.

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. 5460, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 305 (MCL 208.1305).

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. 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. 5460, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 305 (MCL 208.1305).

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

Roll Call No. 581 Yeas--103

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Proos

Agema Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Ball Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Garfield Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Simpson

Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Griffin Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammel Melton Stahl

Caswell Hammon Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hansen Miller Steil

Cheeks Hildenbrand Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hoogendyk Moss Valentine

Condino Hopgood Nitz Walker

Constan Horn Nofs Ward

Corriveau Huizenga Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Hune Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Pastor Wojno

Dean Johnson Pavlov Young

DeRoche Jones, Rick 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, Bauer, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Calley, Casperson, Clemente, Condino, Constan, Dillon, Donigan, Espinoza, Farrah, Gonzales, Griffin, Hammel, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Huizenga, Jackson, Rick Jones, Knollenberg, LaJoy, Leland, Lemmons, Mayes, Opsommer, Palsrok, Polidori, Rocca, Sak, Schuitmaker, Alma Smith, Spade, Steil, Tobocman and Warren were named co-sponsors of the bill.

The House returned to the consideration of

House Bill No. 5356, entitled

(The bill was considered earlier today, see today's Journal, p. 2413.)

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Tobocman moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.

The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Huizenga moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 28, line 24, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and renumbering the remaining enacting section.

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

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 582 Yeas--103

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Proos

Agema Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Ball Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Garfield Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Simpson

Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Griffin Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammel Melton Stahl

Caswell Hammon Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hansen Miller Steil

Cheeks Hildenbrand Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hoogendyk Moss Valentine

Condino Hopgood Nitz Walker

Constan Horn Nofs Ward

Corriveau Huizenga Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Hune Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Pastor Wojno

Dean Johnson Pavlov Young

DeRoche Jones, Rick Pearce

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 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 108, 109, 123, 201, 211, 217, 241, 251, 545a, 564a, 564b, 762, 1002, and 1060 (MCL 450.1108, 450.1109, 450.1123, 450.1201, 450.1211, 450.1217, 450.1241, 450.1251, 450.1545a, 450.1564a, 450.1564b, 450.1762, 450.2002, and 450.2060), sections 108, 211, and 241 as amended and section 545a as added by 1989 PA 121, sections 109 and 251 as amended by 1993 PA 91, sections 123 and 564b as amended by 2001 PA 57, sections 217, 564a, and 762 as amended by 1997 PA 118, and section 1060 as amended by 2007 PA 83, and by adding sections 745 and 746; 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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5357, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 192, entitled "Professional service corporation act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, and 13 (MCL 450.222, 450.223, 450.224, and 450.233), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 48, section 4 as amended by 2000 PA 335, and section 13 as amended by 2001 PA 58.

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

The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Tobocman moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-4) 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. 5357, 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. 583 Yeas--103

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Proos

Agema Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Ball Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Garfield Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Simpson

Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Griffin Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammel Melton Stahl

Caswell Hammon Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hansen Miller Steil

Cheeks Hildenbrand Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hoogendyk Moss Valentine

Condino Hopgood Nitz Walker

Constan Horn Nofs Ward

Corriveau Huizenga Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Hune Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Pastor Wojno

Dean Johnson Pavlov Young

DeRoche Jones, Rick 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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5358, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled "Michigan limited liability company act," by amending section 902 (MCL 450.4902), as amended by 1997 PA 52.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Clemente 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. 5358, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled "Michigan limited liability company act," by amending section 902 (MCL 450.4902), as amended by 1997 PA 52.

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

Roll Call No. 584 Yeas--103

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Proos

Agema Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Ball Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Garfield Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Simpson

Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Griffin Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammel Melton Stahl

Caswell Hammon Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hansen Miller Steil

Cheeks Hildenbrand Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hoogendyk Moss Valentine

Condino Hopgood Nitz Walker

Constan Horn Nofs Ward

Corriveau Huizenga Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Hune Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Pastor Wojno

Dean Johnson Pavlov Young

DeRoche Jones, Rick 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.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5409, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 451.

(The bill was read a second time and postponed temporarily on November 26, see House Journal No. 124, p. 2284.)

Rep. Acciavatti moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 21, by inserting:

"Enacting section 2. Section 3d of the use tax act, 1937 PA 94, MCL 205.93d, is repealed immediately after it takes effect on December 1, 2007.".

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

Rep. Hoogendyk moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 21, by inserting:

"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4406 of the 94th Legislature is enacted into law.".

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

Rep. Meltzer moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 21, by inserting:

"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5211 of the 94th Legislature is enacted into law.".

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

Rep. Acciavatti moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 21, by inserting:

"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 838 of the 94th Legislature is enacted into law.".

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

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. 5409, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 451.

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

Roll Call No. 585 Yeas--103

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Proos

Agema Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Ball Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Garfield Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Simpson

Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Griffin Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammel Melton Stahl

Caswell Hammon Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hansen Miller Steil

Cheeks Hildenbrand Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Hoogendyk Moss Valentine

Condino Hopgood Nitz Walker

Constan Horn Nofs Ward

Corriveau Huizenga Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Hune Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Jackson Pastor Wojno

Dean Johnson Pavlov Young

DeRoche Jones, Rick 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, Acciavatti, Agema, Ball, Bauer, Brown, Calley, Casperson, Clemente, Condino, Corriveau, Dillon, Espinoza, Farrah, Gillard, Gonzales, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Huizenga, Jackson, Johnson, Knollenberg, LaJoy, David Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, Meekhof, Melton, Meltzer, Moss, Opsommer, Palsrok, Pastor, Pavlov, Polidori, Rocca, Sak, Schuitmaker, Scott, Sheltrown, Simpson, Alma Smith, Spade, Steil, Tobocman, Vagnozzi and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the bill.

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, December 11, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

Reps. David Law, LaJoy, Nofs, Nitz, Stahl, Agema, Sheen, Pearce, Schuitmaker, Gaffney, Opsommer, Palsrok, Emmons, Caswell, Brandenburg, Calley, Palmer, Hoogendyk, Moore, Pastor, Shaffer, Caul, Booher, Green, Moolenaar, Rocca, Rick Jones, Huizenga, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Casperson, Robertson, Meltzer, Horn, Hansen, Spade, Sheltrown, Lahti, Espinoza, Constan, Sak and Steil offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 237.

A resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to promote and fund induced pluripotent stem cell research and maintain funding prohibitions on research that destroys human embryos.

Whereas, Stem cells have the potential to treat and cure many debilitating and heretofore incurable diseases. These prolific, adaptable, and enduring cells might someday be able to liberate paralyzed people from wheel chairs and free diabetics from insulin pumps and finger pricks. Stem cells are exciting tools that scientists can use to study the causes and treatments of many complex diseases and injuries; and

Whereas, There are two basic types of stem cells: embryonic and adult. Embryonic stem cells are unique because they are pluripotent and can turn into any type of human cell in the body. However, there are serious moral and ethical questions associated with the use of embryonic stem cells, since harvesting them requires the destruction of live humanembryos. Alternatively, using adult stem cells is not morally questionable, since their harvest does not harm an embryo; and

Whereas, Groundbreaking new research is turning the stem cell research field on its head. Stem cell pioneer James Thompson, one of the first to harvest human embryonic stem cells, is the leader of one of two independent research teams that have found a way to create pluripotent adult stem cells. Thompson and a research group from Japan were able to induce pluripotency in skin cells simply by adding four new genes; and

Whereas, Induced pluripotent stem cell research can dramatically reshape the stem cell debate. Induced pluriopotent adult stem cells could offer the same disease-treating potential as embryonic stem cells, but without sacrificing embryos. Using induced pluripotent adult stem cells scientists may be able to create patient specific treatments for diabetes, Parkinson's disease, or spinal cord injury. Never before have scientists and ethicists been more in agreement about the promise and morality of a stem cell discovery. Induced pluripotent stem cell research has the potential to treat devastating diseases and injuries and unite all sides of the stem cell debate. Clearly, we must do everything we can to facilitate and advance this important potentially lifesaving research; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to promote and fund induced pluripotent stem cell research and maintain funding prohibitions on research that destroys human embryos; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the director of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Reps. Steil, Accavitti, Acciavatti, Agema, Angerer, Ball, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Casperson, Caul, Clack, Condino, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Elsenheimer, Garfield, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hopgood, Horn, Huizenga, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Lahti, LaJoy, David Law, Leland, Lemmons, Marleau, Meisner, Meltzer, Miller, Moss, Nitz, Opsommer, Palsrok, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Rocca, Sak, Schuitmaker, Scott, Sheltrown, Spade, Stahl, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Walker and Wojno offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 238.

A resolution declaring Friday, December 7, 2007, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, On the morning of December 7, 1941, America was attacked without warning at Pearl Harbor by the air and naval forces of Imperial Japan. More than 2,400 people perished and another 1,100 were wounded, triggering our nation's entry into World War II; and

Whereas, On December 7, 2007, we honor those who lost their lives 66 years ago and all veterans who have fought to preserve our freedom and democracy; and

Whereas, Today, we also recognize the citizens of Michigan who answered their country's call to the battlefield, the factory, and the farm. We remember Pearl Harbor through their deeds, their devotion to duty, and their willingness to fight for freedom; and

Whereas, The attack at Pearl Harbor fired the American spirit with a determination that freedom would not fall. The tragedy of December 7, 1941, remains upon the memories of the citizens of the state of Michigan, as well as, our great nation. May this recollection serve not just as a symbol of American valor, but also as the resolve of all Americans in preserving freedom; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare Thursday, December 7,2007, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan. We urge the people of Michigan to acknowledge the importance of recognizing this day.

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 resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, December 6:

House Joint Resolution JJ

Senate Bill Nos. 946 947 948 949 950 951 952 953 954 955

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, December 6:

Senate Bill Nos. 679 815 928 929 930 931 932 933 934 935 936 937 938 939 940 941 942 944

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, by Rep. Clemente, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5511, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437).

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. Clemente, Leland, Clack, Meisner, Melton, Huizenga, Hildenbrand, Garfield and Pastor

Nays: None

The Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, by Rep. Clemente, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 534, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2006 PA 32.

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. Clemente, Leland, Clack, Meisner, Melton, Huizenga, Hildenbrand, Garfield and Pastor

Nays: None

The Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, by Rep. Clemente, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 539, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 16 (MCL 125.2666), as amended by 2000 PA 145.

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. Clemente, Leland, Clack, Meisner, Melton, Huizenga, Hildenbrand, Garfield and Pastor

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Clemente, Chair, of the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, December 6, 2007

Present: Reps. Clemente, Leland, Clack, Meisner, Melton, Huizenga, Hildenbrand, Garfield and Pastor

Absent: Reps. Hammel and Meadows

Excused: Reps. Hammel and Meadows

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations, by Rep. Tobocman, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 868, entitled

A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled "Michigan legislative retirement system act," by amending sections 50b, 75, and 79 (MCL 38.1050b, 38.1075, and 38.1079), sections 50b and 75 as amended by 1998 PA 501 and section 79 as amended by 2006 PA 614, and by adding section 79a.

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. Tobocman, Condino, Hood, Rick Jones and Horn

Nays: None

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations, by Rep. Tobocman, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 869, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges retirement act of 1992," by amending sections 715 and 719 (MCL 38.2665 and 38.2669), section 715 as amended by 1999 PA 215 and section 719 as added by 1996 PA 523.

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. Tobocman, Condino, Hood, Rick Jones and Horn

Nays: None

The Committee on Oversight and Investigations, by Rep. Tobocman, Chair, reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 22.

A concurrent resolution to request the State Officers Compensation Commission to recommend a 5 percent reduction in salaries of the members of the Legislature, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Justices of the Supreme Court the next time the commission meets and to urge the commission to ensure that none of its future recommendations exceed the change in the Consumer Price Index or the average increase in state employee pay.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 121, p. 2261.)

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. Tobocman, Condino, Hood, Rick Jones and Horn

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Tobocman, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight and Investigations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, December 6, 2007

Present: Reps. Tobocman, Condino, Hood, Rick Jones and Horn

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

House Bill No. 4817, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 675d and 742 (MCL 257.675d and 257.742), section 675d as amended by 2004 PA 49 and section 742 as amended by 2000 PA 268.

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

1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "citations" by inserting "as described in sections 742 and 743".

2. Amend page 2, following line 20, by inserting:

"(G) PARKING IN A SPACE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED BY AN OFFICIAL SIGN AS BEING RESERVED FOR USE BY DISABLED PERSONS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 674(1)(S) OR A LOCAL ORDINANCE SUBSTANTIALLY CORRESPONDING TO SECTION 674(1)(S).

(H) PARKING IN A CLEARLY IDENTIFIED ACCESS AISLE OR ACCESS LANE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO A SPACE DESIGNATED FOR PARKING BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 674(1)(T) OR A LOCAL ORDINANCE SUBSTANTIALLY CORRESPONDING TO SECTION 674(1)(T).

(I) PARKING IN A PLACE OR MANNER THAT BLOCKS ACCESS TO A SPACE CLEARLY DESIGNATED AS A FIRE LANE IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 674(1)(AA) OR A LOCAL ORDINANCE SUBSTANTIALLY CORRESPONDING TO SECTION 674(1)(AA)." and relettering the remaining subdivision.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hopgood, Gonzales, Bieda, Ebli, Leland, LaJoy, Casperson, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 5351, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 611 (MCL 257.611).

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

Nays: None

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

Senate Bill No. 59, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 9c.

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. Hopgood, Gonzales, Accavitti, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Leland, 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, December 6, 2007

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

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Virgil Smith, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4675, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 134 and 3104 (MCL 500.134 and 500.3104), section 134 as amended by 1990 PA 256 and section 3104 as amended by 2002 PA 662.

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. Virgil Smith, Farrah, Condino, Constan, Johnson, Lemmons, Polidori, Scott, Simpson, Wojno, Moore and Rocca

Nays: Reps. Hune and Hildenbrand

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Virgil Smith, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4676, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 15.262 and 15.263), section 2 as amended by 2001 PA 38 and section 3 as amended by 1988 PA 278.

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. Virgil Smith, Farrah, Condino, Constan, Johnson, Lemmons, Polidori, Scott, Simpson, Wojno, Moore and Rocca

Nays: Reps. Hune and Hildenbrand

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Virgil Smith, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4677, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3104 (MCL 500.3104), as amended by 2002 PA 662.

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. Virgil Smith, Farrah, Condino, Constan, Johnson, Lemmons, Polidori, Scott, Simpson, Wojno, Moore and Rocca

Nays: Reps. Hune and Hildenbrand

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Virgil Smith, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4678, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3104 (MCL 500.3104), as amended by 2002 PA 662.

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. Virgil Smith, Farrah, Condino, Constan, Johnson, Lemmons, Polidori, Scott, Simpson and Wojno

Nays: Reps. Hune, Hildenbrand, Moore and Rocca

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Virgil Smith, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, December 6, 2007

Present: Reps. Virgil Smith, Farrah, Condino, Constan, Johnson, Lemmons, Polidori, Scott, Simpson, Wojno, Hune, Emmons, Hildenbrand, Moore and Rocca

Absent: Reps. David Law and Gaffney

Excused: Reps. David Law and Gaffney

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Accavitti, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, December 6, 2007

Present: Reps. Accavitti, Mayes, Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Hammon, Hopgood, Lemmons, Lindberg, Melton, Miller, Nofs, Palsrok, Garfield, Huizenga, Moolenaar, Horn and Opsommer

Absent: Rep. Angerer

Excused: Rep. Angerer

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, December 6, 2007

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

Absent: Reps. Byrum, Clack, Wojno and Calley

Excused: Reps. Byrum, Clack, Wojno and Calley

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, December 6, 2007

Present: Reps. Robert Jones, Constan, Hopgood, Warren, Ball, Green and Stahl

Absent: Reps. Lemmons and Sheen

Excused: Reps. Lemmons and Sheen

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 679, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency telephone service enabling act," by amending section 717 (MCL 484.1717), as amended by 2006 PA 249; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 815, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency telephone service enabling act," by amending section 401 (MCL 484.1401), as amended by 2006 PA 249.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 928, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 72, entitled "An act to require the governor to report certain tax information with the annual budget message to the legislature," by amending section 3 (MCL 21.273), as amended by 2003 PA 38.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 929, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth class city act," by amending section 20 (MCL 110.20).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 930, entitled

A bill to amend 1991 PA 180, entitled "An act to assist in the financing of stadia or convention facilities; to permit eligible municipalities to impose and collect an excise tax on businesses engaged in the preparation and delivery of food and beverages for immediate consumption, in leasing or renting motor vehicles in the eligible municipality, and in providing accommodations for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes; to limit the rate of that excise tax; to authorize voter approval in a single ballot question of the excise tax authorized by this act and of certain purposes for which the excise tax is imposed; to provide for the establishment of procedures for the collection, administration, and enforcement of the excise tax; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and state and local officials; to provide for the disposition and transmittal of the revenues from the tax for stadia or convention facility development and other purposes and authorize the pledge of those revenues; to authorize the appointment of employees and officials of a local governmental unit to an authority to which revenues from the tax may be pledged; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 207.751).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 931, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 296, entitled "Michigan early stage venture investment act of 2003," by amending sections 17, 19, and 23 (MCL 125.2247, 125.2249, and 125.2253), as amended by 2005 PA 102.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 932, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 8716, 14501, 36109, and 73301 (MCL 324.8716, 324.14501, 324.36109, and 324.73301), section 8716 as amended by 2003 PA 163, section 14501 as amended by 2006 PA 254, section 36109 as amended by 2002 PA 75, and section 73301 as added by 1995 PA 58.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 933, 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 andcollect 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 11 (MCL 207.561), as amended by 2004 PA 323.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 934, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 100, entitled "City utility users tax act," by amending section 5 (MCL 141.1155), as amended by 2004 PA 322.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 935, entitled

A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled "An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies," by amending section 2a (MCL 21.142a), as amended by 2002 PA 16.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 936, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2006 PA 32.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 937, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 56, entitled "Neighborhood assistance and participation act," by amending section 3 (MCL 125.803), as amended by 1983 PA 104.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 938, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled "Emergency municipal loan act," by amending section 1 (MCL 141.931), as amended by 1987 PA 282.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 939, 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 Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 940, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions ofthis act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustmentclauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10o (MCL 460.10o), as added by 2000 PA 142.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 941, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 47, entitled "An act to authorize 2 or more cities, townships, and villages, or any combination of cities, townships, and villages, to incorporate a hospital authority for planning, promoting, acquiring, constructing, improving, enlarging, extending, owning, maintaining, and operating 1 or more community hospitals and related buildings or structures and related facilities; to provide for the sale, lease, or other transfer of a hospital owned by a hospital authority to a nonprofit corporation established under the laws of this state for no or nominal monetary consideration; to define hospitals and community hospitals; to provide for changes in the membership therein; to authorize the cities, townships, and villages to levy taxes for community hospital purposes; to provide for the issuance of bonds; to provide for the pledge of assessments; to provide for borrowing money for operation and maintenance and issuing notes for operation and maintenance; to validate elections heretofore held and notes heretofore issued; to validate bonds heretofore issued; to authorize condemnation proceedings; to grant certain powers of a body corporate; to validate and ratify the organization, existence, and membership of entities acting as hospital authorities under the act and the actions taken by hospital authorities and by the members of the hospital authorities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 4 (MCL 331.4).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 942, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 911 and 1062 (MCL 450.1911 and 450.2062), section 911 as amended by 1996 PA 197 and section 1062 as amended by 2005 PA 212.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 944, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 450.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Gillard, Hopgood, Johnson, Clemente and Melton introduced

House Bill No. 5531, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11 and 32d (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1632d), as amended by 2007 PA 137.

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

Reps. Jackson, Scott, Cushingberry, Bauer, Lemmons, Condino, Johnson, Lindberg, Alma Smith, Cheeks, Leland, Kathleen Law, Young, Robert Jones, Donigan, Clack, Miller, Lahti, McDowell and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5532, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled "Truth in renting act," (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) by adding section 10a.

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

Rep. Condino introduced

House Bill No. 5533, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 303 (MCL 257.303), as amended by 2006 PA 298.

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

Reps. Tobocman, Alma Smith, Hopgood, Coulouris, Mayes, Meadows, Gonzales, Robert Jones, Scott, Griffin, Bieda and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5534, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 248 and 249 (MCL 750.248 and 750.249), section 248 as amended by 1991 PA 145.

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

Reps. Tobocman, Corriveau, McDowell, Huizenga, Clemente, Stahl, Alma Smith, Griffin and Bieda introduced

House Bill No. 5535, entitled

A bill to authorize the secretary of state to issue enhanced driver licenses and state personal identification cards to United States citizens who reside in Michigan to facilitate travel between the United States and Canada; to establish certain funds and prescribe duties for certain officials; and to prohibit certain conduct and prescribe penalties.

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

Reps. Clemente, Corriveau, McDowell, Huizenga, Tobocman, Stahl, Alma Smith, Griffin and Bieda introduced

House Bill No. 5536, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2005 PA 207.

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

Reps. Huizenga, Tobocman, Agema, Clemente, Pavlov, Knollenberg and Nofs introduced

House Bill No. 5537, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending sections 1a and 8 (MCL 28.291a and 28.298), as added by 1997 PA 99, and by adding section 9a.

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

Reps. Knollenberg, Shaffer, Wojno and Robertson introduced

House Bill No. 5538, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 199, entitled "Ski area safety act of 1962," by amending sections 6a and 23 (MCL 408.326a and 408.343), as added by 1981 PA 86, and by adding sections 6b and 23a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.

Reps. Bieda, Robert Jones, Wenke, Condino, Corriveau, Angerer and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5539, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," (MCL 125.2651 to 125.2672) by adding section 15a.

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

Reps. Wenke, Robert Jones, Bieda, Condino, Corriveau, Angerer and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5540, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled "The local development financing act," (MCL 125.2151 to 125.2174) by adding section 11b.

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

Reps. Dean, Robert Jones, Bieda, Wenke, Condino, Corriveau and Angerer introduced

House Bill No. 5541, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 450, entitled "The tax increment finance authority act," (MCL 125.1801 to 125.1830) by adding section 12b.

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

Reps. Robert Jones, Bieda, Wenke, Condino, Corriveau, Angerer and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5542, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials," (MCL 125.1651 to 125.1681) by adding section 13c.

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

Rep. LeBlanc introduced

House Bill No. 5543, entitled

A bill to authorize local units of government to fingerprint applicants or licensees in certain occupations for the purpose of receiving criminal history record information from the department of state police and the federal bureau of investigation; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and officers; and to provide for the collection of fees.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Reps. Pavlov, Acciavatti, Palsrok, Proos and Robertson introduced

House Bill No. 5544, entitled

A bill to create the blue water bridge oversight committee in the legislative council; to provide for certain duties, functions, and powers; and to provide for certain duties of certain state agencies.

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

Reps. Meadows, Johnson, Spade, Alma Smith and Coulouris introduced

House Bill No. 5545, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 20d (MCL 38.20d), as amended by 2002 PA 93.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Retiree Health Care Reforms.

Rep. Calley introduced

House Bill No. 5546, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges retirement act of 1992," by amending section 205 (MCL 38.2205).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Retiree Health Care Reforms.

Rep. Acciavatti introduced

House Bill No. 5547, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 303, 307, 310, and 314 (MCL 257.303, 257.307, 257.310, and 257.314), sections 303, 307, and 314 as amended by 2006 PA 298 and section 310 as amended by 2005 PA 141, and by adding sections 310f and 310g.

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

Reps. Mayes, Palsrok, Accavitti and Nofs introduced

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.

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

Reps. Palsrok, Mayes, Nofs and Accavitti introduced

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.

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

Rep. Vagnozzi moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:05 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, December 11, at 1:30 p.m.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives