No. 20

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

94th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 28, 2008.

12:00 Noon.

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

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

Accavitti—present Dillon—present Lahti—present Pearce—present

Acciavatti—present Donigan—present LaJoy—present Polidori—present

Agema—present Ebli—present Law, David—present Proos—present

Amos—present Elsenheimer—present Law, Kathleen—present Robertson—present

Angerer—present Emmons—present LeBlanc—present Rocca—present

Ball—excused Espinoza—present Leland—present Sak—present

Bauer—present Farrah—present Lemmons—present Schuitmaker—present

Bennett—present Gaffney—present Lindberg—present Scott—present

Bieda—present Garfield—present Marleau—present Shaffer—present

Booher—present Gillard—present Mayes—present Sheen—present

Brandenburg—present Gonzales—present McDowell—present Sheltrown—present

Brown—present Green—present Meadows—present Simpson—present

Byrnes—present Griffin—present Meekhof—present Smith, Alma—present

Byrum—present Hammel—present Meisner—present Smith, Virgil—present

Calley—present Hammon—present Melton—present Spade—present

Casperson—present Hansen—present Meltzer—present Stahl—present

Caswell—present Hildenbrand—present Miller—present Stakoe—excused

Caul—present Hood—excused Moolenaar—present Steil—present

Cheeks—present Hoogendyk—present Moore—present Tobocman—present

Clack—present Hopgood—present Moss—present Vagnozzi—present

Clemente—present Horn—present Nitz—present Valentine—present

Condino—present Huizenga—present Nofs—present Walker—present

Constan—present Hune—present Opsommer—present Ward—excused

Corriveau—present Jackson—e/d/s Palmer—present Warren—present

Coulouris—present Johnson—present Palsrok—present Wenke—present

Cushingberry—e/d/s 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. Rick Shaffer, from the 59th District, offered the following invocation:

“Gracious Father, Your faithful servants come, just now, in humble spirit yet boldly into Your presence this afternoon; we offer up to You, our prayers of forgiveness and thanksgiving. We have much to be thankful for as we consider life’s blessings. We are thankful for Your kind leadings in our country’s development and are ever grateful for the courage of our Founding Fathers. We are mindful this hour-in the beauty of these chambers, of our Great Constitution, as we seek to protect the freedoms of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Today, we are once again reminded of the inclemency of Michigan winters, and have enjoyed the brief sunshine. We are thankful for the beauty of the change of seasons, but are ever mindful during this period, of the transportation challengers. We seek Your protective Hand, this day, as we traverse the highways back to our districts and the safety of our homes.

Father, as Your faithful servant Soloman of old, we too ask for wisdom and understanding as we face Michigan’s difficulties. We seek Your guidance in the return of a prosperous economy and in the protection of our bounteous natural resources. For today, dear Father, we gather in one accord lifting before You our friend and colleague Representative Dr. Ball. You as the Great Physician and Healing are well aware of his medical issues and challenges. We humbly would ask that You guide the physicians and medical support personnel as they minister to his medical needs; we pray Your Healing Hands will allow for a speedy and full recovery, that he may soon rejoin our ranks in this hallowed Legislative Assembly.

Father, as we begin a new budgetary process, we ask Your kind favor and guidance upon our limited resources. May we ever strive to be resourceful as we continue to meet the needs of Michigan’s population as we all share in a wide variety of support programs for our families. Guide our decisions of today and in the future. Today, Father, I ask for a special blessing upon each staff member in all departments as they continue to faithfully discharge their public duties; give them wisdom, patience, and discernment in meeting their responsibilities.

And finally, Dear Father, as mortal beings we sometimes grow weary in the duties of public service. The demands are many and the limitations are sometimes innumerable. We are thankful and claim Your promise of Isaiah 40:31.

‘…they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.’

We ask all of these things in Your Holy Name — AMEN.”

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Rep. Booher moved that Reps. Ball, Stakoe and Ward be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rep. Hood be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

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 received from the Senate on February 27, with substitute (S-2) and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 19, p. 348.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 118 Yeas—101

Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Polidori

Agema Ebli Law, David Proos

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Espinoza Leland Sak

Bennett Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul Hoogendyk Miller Steil

Cheeks Hopgood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Horn Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Huizenga Moss Valentine

Condino Hune Nitz Walker

Constan Johnson Nofs Warren

Corriveau Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

Coulouris Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dean Knollenberg Pavlov Young

DeRoche

Nays—3

Garfield Opsommer Palmer

In The Chair: Sak

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

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Rep. Opsommer, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

This bill is being sold as only doing one thing: making Michigan’s drivers licenses acceptable for border crossings with Canada and Mexico. If that is all it did, it would be a very good bill. Improved border security is needed.

But this bill has very little to do with security, and actually puts security in a back seat to technology. Under this bill it is not enough to simply prove you are a citizen. It says that you have to prove your citizenship via RFID. That is beyond outrageous, that you can not gain re-entry into your own country unless you are willing to accept RFID enabled ID. It is also dangerous, as border agents may decide to let whole busloads into the country based not on talking to each person and verifying who they are, but by trusting who an electronic transponder tells them is on a bus.

This bill is also deceptive, and does NOT make it so that you don’t need a passport to cross the border. It instead turns our driver’s licenses into a passport. This is an important distinction. It’s not an enhanced driver’s license. It is now a passport that allows you to drive.

You’ll still need a passport to cross the border, only now your passport will also act as a drivers license. State and federal documents have been merged. Why should this concern us? Because once our driver’s license becomes more than just proof of citizenship, and becomes a full blown passport, they have to meet international passport rules. The reason why these licenses have to contain RFID is because of the initiatives of two groups. The first is the United Nations agency known as the International Civil Aviation Organization. The second is the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America, which is a movement by the United States, Mexico, and Canada to expand upon NAFTA without congressional oversight.

The fact that we have to use RFID in what used to be our sovereign Michigan licenses because of the influences of the United Nations and NAFTA should be alarming to everyone. Make no mistake, these enhanced licenses are no longer ours, no matter what they say across the top. I have tried for months to allow Michigan to create an enhanced drivers license that has the same background checks we need but that does not require RFID. It has become painfully obvious to me over that time that Michigan no longer has any say in crafting what these IDs must contain. It is a take it or leave it proposition that uses our border economy as blackmail to get what they want.

What will be next? With these organizations pushing for passports that contain fingerprints and iris patterns, what else will we be forced to accept them doing to our licenses? If the United Nations, NAFTA, or SPP requires more than just RFID in licenses, we will have to give it to them or the licenses will become null and void. Full fingerprinting, iris scans, and DNA of all U.S. citizens, to be shared with other countries and international 501c3 organizations that have no Constitutional jurisdiction over us? The very idea seems beyond being possible, and yet here we have allowed the first domino to fall with barely a whimper.

If you are against the expansion of NAFTA without Congressional oversight, today’s passage of HB 5535 should be a cause for alarm.

If you are opposed to the influences of the United Nations trickling down into our driver’s licenses, HB 5535 should be a cause for alarm.

If you are against turning our driver’s licenses into devices that can be used to track the American people, if you are a federalist, or if you believe in the Constitution, this bill should be a call for alarm.

I emphatically vote no.”

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4886, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164.

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

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

Rep. Clack moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4886, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164.

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

Roll Call No. 119 Yeas—104

Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pavlov

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Pearce

Agema Ebli Law, David Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Robertson

Bauer Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bennett Farrah Lemmons Sak

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker

Booher Garfield Marleau Scott

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Brown Gonzales McDowell Sheen

Byrnes Green Meadows Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Calley Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Melton Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Spade

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Constan Hune Nofs Walker

Corriveau Johnson Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jones, Rick Palmer Wenke

Dean Jones, Robert Palsrok Wojno

DeRoche Knollenberg Pastor Young

Nays—0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Jackson entered the House Chambers.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4902, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164b.

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

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

Rep. Nofs moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

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Rep. Cushingberry entered the House Chambers.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4902, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164b.

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

Roll Call No. 120 Yeas—106

Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pavlov

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Pearce

Agema Ebli Law, David Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Robertson

Bauer Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bennett Farrah Lemmons Sak

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker

Booher Garfield Marleau Scott

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Brown Gonzales McDowell Sheen

Byrnes Green Meadows Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Calley Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Melton Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Spade

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Constan Hune Nofs Walker

Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young

DeRoche Knollenberg

Nays—0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5459, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.842), as amended by 2006 PA 554.

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. Mayes moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5459, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.842), as amended by 2006 PA 554.

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

Roll Call No. 121 Yeas—106

Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pavlov

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Pearce

Agema Ebli Law, David Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Robertson

Bauer Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bennett Farrah Lemmons Sak

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker

Booher Garfield Marleau Scott

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Brown Gonzales McDowell Sheen

Byrnes Green Meadows Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Calley Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Melton Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Spade

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Constan Hune Nofs Walker

Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young

DeRoche Knollenberg

Nays—0

In The Chair: Sak

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

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

A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.842), as amended by 2008 PA 3.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5723, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 426.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Bieda moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 5, after “CREDITS” by inserting “ISSUED”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment 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. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5723, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 426.

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

Roll Call No. 122 Yeas—106

Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pavlov

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Pearce

Agema Ebli Law, David Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Robertson

Bauer Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bennett Farrah Lemmons Sak

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker

Booher Garfield Marleau Scott

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Brown Gonzales McDowell Sheen

Byrnes Green Meadows Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Calley Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Melton Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Spade

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Constan Hune Nofs Walker

Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young

DeRoche Knollenberg

Nays—0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 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.

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

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

Rep. LeBlanc moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.

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

Rep. Opsommer moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 14, by inserting:

“(4) A local unit of government that fingerprints applicants or licensees under this act shall develop a written fingerprint policy and shall provide those applicants or licensees with a written synopsis of the fingerprinting policy that describes how fingerprints are taken, how fingerprints are controlled while in the possession of the local unit of government, who the fingerprints are sent to, and how the fingerprints are used.

(5) The fingerprint impression of an applicant or licensee obtained under this act shall not be permanently retained by the local unit of government after the completion of the criminal history record check unless the applicant or licensee requests in writing to the local unit of government that he or she would like the fingerprint impression kept on file for future use.

(6) Any biometric data kept on file by the local unit of government is exempt from disclosure under section 13(1)(d) of the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 422, MCL 15.243.” and renumbering the remaining subsection.

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

Rep. LeBlanc moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5543, 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. 123 Yeas—88

Accavitti Dean Jones, Robert Palsrok

Acciavatti DeRoche Lahti Pavlov

Amos Dillon Law, David Polidori

Angerer Donigan Law, Kathleen Proos

Bauer Ebli LeBlanc Robertson

Bennett Elsenheimer Leland Rocca

Bieda Emmons Lemmons Sak

Booher Espinoza Lindberg Schuitmaker

Brown Farrah Marleau Scott

Byrnes Gaffney Mayes Shaffer

Byrum Gillard McDowell Sheltrown

Casperson Gonzales Meadows Simpson

Caswell Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma

Caul Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil

Cheeks Hammon Melton Spade

Clack Hansen Miller Tobocman

Clemente Hildenbrand Moolenaar Valentine

Condino Hopgood Moore Walker

Constan Huizenga Moss Warren

Corriveau Jackson Nitz Wenke

Coulouris Johnson Nofs Wojno

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Opsommer Young

Nays—18

Agema Hoogendyk Meltzer Sheen

Brandenburg Horn Palmer Stahl

Calley Hune Pastor Steil

Garfield Knollenberg Pearce Vagnozzi

Green LaJoy

In The Chair: Sak

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

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

A bill to authorize local units of government to fingerprint certain individuals 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 motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

Reps. Accavitti, Bieda, Brown, Constan, Corriveau, Espinoza, Farrah, Gillard, Hammon, Hopgood, Robert Jones, Sak, Scott, Alma Smith and Warren were named co‑sponsors of the bill.

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 523, entitled

A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey certain state owned property in Lapeer county; to prescribe certain conditions for the conveyance; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of management and budget; and to provide for the disposition of the revenue derived from the conveyance.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 523, 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. 124 Yeas—106

Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pavlov

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Pearce

Agema Ebli Law, David Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Robertson

Bauer Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bennett Farrah Lemmons Sak

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker

Booher Garfield Marleau Scott

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Brown Gonzales McDowell Sheen

Byrnes Green Meadows Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Calley Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Melton Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Spade

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Constan Hune Nofs Walker

Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young

DeRoche Knollenberg

Nays—0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4923, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14j.

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

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

Rep. Meisner moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 291 out of numerical order.

Rep. Tobocman offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 291.

A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives.

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That Rule No. 33 of the Standing Rules of the House of Representative be amended to read as follows:

“Names and Number of Members.

Rule 33. (1) All standing committees shall be appointed by the Speaker, except where the House shall otherwise order.

(2) The standing committees of the House and the number of Members shall be as follows:

(a) Agriculture (11)

(b) Appropriations (30)

(d) Commerce (19)

(e) Education (23)

(f) Energy and Technology (19)

(g) Ethics and Elections (9)

(h) Families and Children’s Services (9)

(i) Government Operations (9)

(j) Great Lakes and Environment (15)

(k) Health Policy ~~(18)~~ (20)

(l) Insurance (17)

(m) Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs (11)

(n) Judiciary (15)

(o) Labor (11)

(p) Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security (9)

(q) New Economy and Quality of Life (11)

(r) Oversight and Investigations (5)

(s) Regulatory Reform (10)

(t) Retiree Health Care Reforms (10)

(u) Senior Health, Security, and Retirement (9)

(v) Tax Policy (17)

(w) Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources (11)

(x) Transportation (17)

(3) Statutory Standing Committees:

(a) Administrative Rules (5)

(b) House Fiscal Agency (6)

(d) Legislative Retirement (4)

(e) Michigan Capitol Committee (4)

(4) The House Journal shall report the roll call on all motions to report bills, resolutions and reorganization orders. (See Const 1963, Art 4 § 17)

(5) Committees shall adopt a meeting schedule at the commencement of each term which shall be printed in the House Journal. Additional meetings may be called by the Chair or by a majority of the Members in writing to the Clerk. The Chair may cancel any scheduled meeting, except one called by a majority of the Members, by notice to the Members.”.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rules 69 and 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Rep. 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, March 4, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

Reps. Clack, Sak, Accavitti, Angerer, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Condino, Constan, Coulouris, Cushingberry, Dean, Emmons, Espinoza, Farrah, Gillard, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Lahti, LaJoy, David Law, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Meisner, Melton, Miller, Nitz, Palmer, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Rocca, Schuitmaker, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Spade, Steil, Tobocman, Valentine, Warren and Wojno offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 287.

A resolution proclaiming February 28, 2008, as Reps Read Across Michigan Day 2008.

Whereas, The members of the Michigan House of Representatives are dedicated to providing a quality education to all children in Michigan. The citizens of Michigan recognize reading as fundamental to the education of children; and

Whereas, Research shows that children who read regularly, especially with adults, have greater success in schools. Reading is essential to everyday life, both inside and outside of the classroom; and

Whereas, Reading can open doors and allow children to explore the entire world and beyond. Reading is a cornerstone to building productive, contributing citizens; and

Whereas, Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, is a beloved children’s author who has written 137 children’s books and whose use of rhyme makes his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be successful readers. Read Across America, a national celebration of Dr. Seuss’s 104th birthday on March 2nd, promotes reading and adult involvement in the education of our students; and

Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives recognizes and promotes the importance of community and parental involvement in every child’s success in school. We are committed to making Michigan’s children, and America’s children, the best readers in the world; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body proclaim February 28, 2008, as Reps Read Across Michigan Day 2008.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Melton, Sak, Accavitti, Angerer, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Byrum, Calley, Clack, Condino, Constan, Coulouris, Cushingberry, Dean, Emmons, Espinoza, Farrah, Gillard, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Lahti, David Law, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Meisner, Miller, Nitz, Palmer, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Rocca, Schuitmaker, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Spade, Stahl, Steil, Tobocman, Valentine, Warren and Wojno offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 288.

A resolution recognizing March 2008 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The members of the Michigan House of Representatives are dedicated to providing a quality education to all children in Michigan; and

Whereas, The citizens of Michigan recognize reading as fundamental to the education of children. Research shows that children who read regularly, especially with adults, have greater success in school. Reading is essential to everyday life, both inside and outside of the classroom; and

Whereas, Reading can open doors and allow children to explore the entire world and beyond. Reading is a cornerstone to building productive, contributing citizens; and

Whereas, Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, is a beloved children’s author who has written 137 children’s books and whose use of rhyme makes his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be successful readers. Read Across America, a national celebration of Dr. Seuss’s 104th birthday on March 2, 2008, promotes reading and adult involvement in the education of our students; and

Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives recognizes and promotes the importance of community and parental involvement in every child’s success in school. The Michigan House of Representatives is committed to making Michigan’s children, and America’s children, the best readers in the world; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 2008 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Sak, Accavitti, Angerer, Bauer, Bieda, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Clack, Clemente, Condino, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Espinoza, Farrah, Gillard, Gonzales, Green, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hopgood, Robert Jones, Lahti, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Meisner, Melton, Miller, Pastor, Polidori, Proos, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Stahl, Tobocman, Valentine and Wojno offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 289.

A resolution to honor the life of Douglas A. Fraser.

Whereas, With a disarming mix of charm, toughness and innate political savvy, former United Auto Workers President Douglas Fraser ushered the union through some of the U.S. auto industry’s bleakest years in the 1970s and ’80s and helped save a sinking Chrysler Corp. from bankruptcy; and

Whereas, Douglas A. Fraser passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. He was 91-years-old; and

Whereas, Douglas A. Fraser was respected for being both an artful politician and impassioned activist. He was one of the first labor leaders to take on many of the thorny issues facing the auto industry today, from global competition to soaring health costs; and

Whereas, Without Mr. Fraser’s aggressive lobbying on Capitol Hill and among the UAW rank-and-file, Chrysler would not have been able to secure $1.5 billion in federal loan guarantees in 1979, which saved the automaker from bankruptcy, according to several labor historians and top UAW officials. With his quick wit and impish grin, Fraser was known for being both easy-going and sometimes bitingly harsh. Many of the UAW’s rank-and-file members felt a personal connection with Fraser, who liked to chat with workers one-on-one during visits to the factory floor. They valued his sincerity and openness, even when he was delivering tough news; and

Whereas, An immigrant from Glasgow, Scotland, Fraser came up through the UAW ranks during the labor movement’s rough-and-tumble days, when workers fought life-threatening factory conditions and sit-down strikers faced smoke bombs. He was elected president of UAW Local 227 in Detroit in 1944. His negotiating and leadership skills led pioneering UAW President Walter Reuther to appoint Mr. Fraser his administrative assistant in 1950, launching his trajectory up the UAW leadership. During Douglas Fraser’s tenure as UAW president from 1977 to 1983, the union accepted deep concessions as the industry struggled with the oil crisis and declining economy; and

Whereas, After Douglas Fraser retired as UAW president, he became a professor of labor studies at Wayne State University and began a second significant career that spanned 25 years. He continued to work up until a few weeks ago. His office was at the Walter P. Reuther Library, home of the largest collection of labor archives in North America. In 1997, Wayne State, with the support of the UAW, created the Douglas A. Fraser Center for Workplace Issues; and.

Whereas, Throughout his life, Mr. Fraser championed social causes. He joined the civil rights movement in the 1960s and later pushed the Big Three to hire more women and minorities. A lifelong Democrat, he stayed active in political and social causes after he retired, serving on the boards of several organizations and as an AFL-CIO arbitrator helping to resolve disputes between other unions; and

Whereas, In an interview with The Detroit News in 1990, Douglas Fraser reflected on his time at the helm of the UAW. “When you’re going through it, it’s agonizing,” he said. “But when you accomplish something, find solutions to terribly complex problems, you get a great feeling of satisfaction. And it is the best of feelings because you did it for others; you didn’t do it for yourself.”; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, that the members of this legislative body honor the life of Douglas A. Fraser. Godspeed him home. He will be greatly missed.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Brown, Accavitti, Angerer, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Byrnes, Byrum, Clack, Condino, Constan, Coulouris, Cushingberry, Dean, Espinoza, Farrah, Gillard, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hopgood, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Lahti, David Law, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Meisner, Melton, Miller, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Schuitmaker, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Stahl, Steil, Tobocman, Valentine, Warren and Wojno offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 290.

A resolution commemorating March 2008 as Parenting Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The Parenting Awareness Michigan initiative has been in existence since 1993, when it began as an awareness month to promote parenting; and

Whereas, Parenting Awareness Month sets the foundation for guiding children and youth to be healthy and drug free year round; and

Whereas, Parenting Awareness works to raise the awareness of individuals and community groups to be involved in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention; and

Whereas, Informed and effective parenting is of critical importance across the lifespan, and adds stability and strength to the lives of children, and also helps to reduce social problems such as substance abuse, academic failure, teenage pregnancy, violence, and crime; and

Whereas, Showing children love, concern, and respect; providing children a safe place to live and play; spending time with children and teaching them to be responsible are key factors in the philosophy supported by Parenting Awareness Michigan; and

Whereas, Parenting Awareness Michigan provides and promotes education and resources for the development of effective parenting while working hand in hand with our schools and community to improve the quality of life for children and families; and

Whereas, A national month dedicated to educating all Americans on the importance of effective parenting and to celebrate those people who are raising children and utilize the Parenting Awareness Michigan Initiative to improve the quality of life for the people of Michigan, now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate March 2008 as Parenting Awareness Month, and honor the contributions it is making to educate Americans on the commitment and dedication to individuals, families, and communities everywhere that the Parenting Awareness Michigan Initiative provides; and be it further

Resolved, We honor and join other organizations throughout the state and this country, as they use this occasion to honor the contributions of the Parenting Awareness Initiative; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Parenting Awareness Michigan Chapter and local community organizations throughout the state of Michigan.

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 had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, February 28:

House Bill Nos. 5821 5822 5823 5824 5825 5826 5827

Senate Bill Nos. 1137 1138

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, February 28:

Senate Bill Nos. 680 1039

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Bill No. 5581, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled “An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon,” by amending sections 1c, 2, and 3 (MCL 52.201c, 52.202, and 52.203), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 153 and section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 569.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement.

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

House Bill No. 5700, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7212 (MCL 333.7212), as amended by 2002 PA 710.

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

Nays: None

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

Senate Bill No. 712, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 307 and 310 (MCL 257.307 and 257.310), section 307 as amended by 2006 PA 298 and section 310 as amended by 2005 PA 141.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

Senate Bill No. 713, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2004 PA 215.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

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

Senate Bill No. 714, entitled

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, February 28, 2008

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

Absent: Rep. Ball

Excused: Rep. Ball

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Warren, Chair, of the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, February 28, 2008

Present: Reps. Warren, Donigan, Ebli, Griffin, Kathleen Law, Leland, Meadows, Valentine, Robertson, Emmons, Walker and Meekhof

Absent: Reps. Miller, Palmer and Moolenaar

Excused: Reps. Miller, Palmer and Moolenaar

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4220, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 566, entitled “An act to encourage the faithful performance of official duties by certain public officers and public employees; to prescribe standards of conduct for certain public officers and public employees; to prohibit the holding of incompatible public offices; and to provide certain judicial remedies,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.183), as amended by 2004 PA 110.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 680, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending sections 6, 8d, and 9 (MCL 125.2686, 125.2688d, and 125.2689), section 6 as amended by 2006 PA 304, section 8d as amended by 2006 PA 93, and section 9 as amended by 2007 PA 186.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 1039, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 641.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Notices

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Clerk of the House Richard Brown

Capitol Building 67

Dear Clerk Brown,

Pursuant to Public Act 122 of 2007, I hereby appoint Representatives Lahti and Gillard to the joint House and Senate workgroup to develop recommendations for long term funding for the Department of Natural Resources.

Please call Sarah Triplett in my office with any questions or concerns at (517) 373-1865.

Sincerely,

Andy Dillon

Speaker

Michigan House of Representatives

February 28, 2008

Rich Brown

Clerk, House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Pursuant to House Rule 8, I make the following changes to standing committees of the House of Representatives:

EDUCATION

Replace Representative Hildenbrand with Representative Pavlov

Regards,

Andy Dillon

Speaker

House of Representatives

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Mayes introduced

House Bill No. 5828, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” (MCL 710.21 to 712A.32) by adding section 56a to chapter X; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Johnson, Rick Jones, Condino, Alma Smith, Warren, Constan, Cushingberry, Clack, Hammel, Miller, Meadows, Robert Jones, Leland, Young, Tobocman, Virgil Smith, Farrah, Bennett, Gonzales, Sheltrown, Jackson, Accavitti, Sak, Gillard, Scott, Bieda, Garfield, Gaffney, Nofs, Wenke and Cheeks introduced

House Bill No. 5829, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 34 (MCL 791.234), as amended by 2006 PA 167.

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

Reps. Meadows, Johnson, Condino, Alma Smith, Warren, Constan, Cushingberry, Clack, Hammel, Miller, Robert Jones, Leland, Young, Tobocman, Virgil Smith, Farrah, Bennett, Gonzales, Sheltrown, Jackson, Accavitti, Gillard, Scott, Bieda, Garfield, Rick Jones, Nofs, Wenke and Cheeks introduced

House Bill No. 5830, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7401 and 7403 (MCL 333.7401 and 333.7403), as amended by 2002 PA 710; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Rick Jones, Johnson, Alma Smith, Warren, Constan, Cushingberry, Clack, Hammel, Miller, Robert Jones, Leland, Young, Tobocman, Virgil Smith, Farrah, Bennett, Gonzales, Sheltrown, Jackson, Accavitti, Sak, Gillard, Scott, Bieda, Garfield, Gaffney, Nofs, Wenke and Cheeks introduced

House Bill No. 5831, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 2 of chapter XI (MCL 771.2), as amended by 2002 PA 666.

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

Reps. Dean, Rick Jones, Brandenburg, Lemmons, Espinoza, Corriveau, Gonzales, Spade, Coulouris, Hopgood, McDowell, Steil, Wenke, Hune, Byrnes, Sheltrown, Gillard and Cushingberry introduced

House Bill No. 5832, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1312b.

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

Rep. Gillard introduced

House Bill No. 5833, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 151d (MCL 600.151d), as amended by 2004 PA 465.

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

Rep. McDowell introduced

House Bill No. 5834, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2007 PA 85.

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

Rep. Bieda introduced

House Bill No. 5835, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 417 (MCL 208.1417).

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

Reps. Spade, Byrnes, Polidori, Meadows, Stahl, Brown, Cushingberry, Bieda, Sheltrown and Melton introduced

House Bill No. 5836, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 150, entitled “Youth rehabilitation services act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 803.305), as amended by 1998 PA 517.

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

Reps. Byrnes, Spade, Polidori, Meadows, Stahl, Brown, Cushingberry, Bieda, Sheltrown and Melton introduced

House Bill No. 5837, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 18 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18), as amended by 2004 PA 475.

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

Reps. Melton, Virgil Smith, Constan, Gillard, Johnson, Hammon, Condino, Bieda, Tobocman, Hune, Nofs, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Byrnes, Farrah, Corriveau, Young, Griffin, Meadows, Meisner, Hammel, Espinoza, Brown, Polidori, Cushingberry, Warren, Dean, Coulouris and Knollenberg introduced

House Bill No. 5838, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3135 (MCL 500.3135), as amended by 2002 PA 697.

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

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 5839, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 78105 and 78115 (MCL 324.78105 and 324.78115), as amended by 2004 PA 587.

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

Rep. LaJoy introduced

House Bill No. 5840, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 20g of chapter I (MCL 221.20g).

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

Reps. Meisner, Huizenga, Johnson, Miller, Leland, Hammon, Byrnes, Kathleen Law, Griffin, Condino, Robert Jones, Polidori, Gonzales, Corriveau, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Spade, McDowell, Bauer, Valentine, Hammel, Meadows, Dean, Casperson, Rick Jones, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Proos, Angerer, Accavitti, Palsrok, Nofs, Clemente, Hansen, Lemmons, Jackson, Lindberg, Clack, Hildenbrand, Vagnozzi, Sak, Knollenberg, Constan and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5841, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 455.

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

Reps. Young, Meisner, Huizenga, Johnson, Miller, Leland, Hammon, Byrnes, Kathleen Law, Griffin, Condino, Robert Jones, Polidori, Gonzales, Corriveau, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Spade, McDowell, Bauer, Valentine, Hammel, Meadows, Dean, Casperson, Rick Jones, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Proos, Angerer, Accavitti, Palsrok, Nofs, Clemente, Hansen, Lemmons, Jackson, Lindberg, Clack, Hildenbrand, Vagnozzi, Sak, Knollenberg and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 5842, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.54cc), as added by 2006 PA 657; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Meltzer, Calley, Huizenga, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Bauer, Hammel, Meadows, Casperson, Bieda, Byrum, Lindberg, Meisner, Spade, Constan, Dean, Rick Jones, Valentine, Ebli, Proos, Angerer, Accavitti, Palsrok, Nofs, Clemente, Hansen, Lemmons, Jackson, Clack, Vagnozzi, Knollenberg and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5843, 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 section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2003 PA 114.

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

Reps. Johnson, Meisner, Huizenga, Miller, Leland, Hammon, Kathleen Law, Byrnes, Griffin, Condino, Robert Jones, Polidori, Gonzales, Corriveau, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Spade, McDowell, Valentine, Bauer, Meadows, Hammel, Dean, Casperson, Rick Jones, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Proos, Angerer, Accavitti, Palsrok, Nofs, Clemente, Hansen, Lemmons, Jackson, Lindberg, Clack, Vagnozzi, Sak, Knollenberg, Constan and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5844, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 367.

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

Reps. Huizenga, Meisner, Johnson, Miller, Hammon, Leland, Kathleen Law, Byrnes, Griffin, Condino, Robert Jones, Polidori, Gonzales, Corriveau, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Spade, Valentine, Bauer, Meadows, Hammel, McDowell, Rick Jones, Casperson, Dean, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Proos, Angerer, Accavitti, Palsrok, Nofs, Clemente, Hansen, Lemmons, Jackson, Lindberg, Clack, Hildenbrand, Vagnozzi, Knollenberg, Constan and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5845, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2007 PA 154.

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

Reps. Byrum, Meisner, Huizenga, Johnson, Miller, Hammon, Leland, Kathleen Law, Byrnes, Griffin, Condino, Robert Jones, Polidori, Gonzales, Corriveau, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Spade, Valentine, McDowell, Meadows, Rick Jones, Bauer, Hammel, Casperson, Dean, Bieda, Ebli, Proos, Angerer, Accavitti, Palsrok, Nofs, Clemente, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Lindberg, Clack, Vagnozzi, Sak, Knollenberg, Constan and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5846, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 457.

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

Reps. Donigan, Meisner, Huizenga, Johnson, Miller, Hammon, Byrnes, Leland, Kathleen Law, Griffin, Condino, Robert Jones, Polidori, Gonzales, Corriveau, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Gillard, Amos, Spade, Valentine, McDowell, Meadows, Rick Jones, Bauer, Casperson, Hammel, Dean, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Proos, Angerer, Accavitti, Palsrok, Nofs, Clemente, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Lindberg, Clack, Vagnozzi, Sak, Knollenberg, Constan and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5847, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 207.803), as amended by 2007 PA 62.

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

Reps. Robert Jones, Meisner, Huizenga, Johnson, Hammon, Miller, Byrnes, Leland, Kathleen Law, Griffin, Condino, Corriveau, Polidori, Gonzales, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Spade, Valentine, McDowell, Meadows, Dean, Rick Jones, Bauer, Casperson, Hammel, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Angerer, Proos, Accavitti, Palsrok, Clemente, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Lindberg, Clack, Vagnozzi, Sak, Knollenberg, Constan and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5848, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 88d (MCL 125.2088d), as added by 2005 PA 225.

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

Reps. Corriveau, Meisner, Huizenga, Johnson, Hammon, Miller, Byrnes, Kathleen Law, Leland, Condino, Griffin, Robert Jones, Polidori, Gonzales, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Valentine, Spade, Hammel, Meadows, McDowell, Dean, Rick Jones, Casperson, Bauer, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Angerer, Proos, Nofs, Accavitti, Palsrok, Clemente, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Lindberg, Clack, Sak, Vagnozzi, Knollenberg, Constan and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5849, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 459.

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

Reps. Coulouris, Meisner, Huizenga, Johnson, Hammon, Miller, Byrnes, Kathleen Law, Leland, Condino, Griffin, Robert Jones, Corriveau, Polidori, Gonzales, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Valentine, Spade, Hammel, Meadows, McDowell, Dean, Casperson, Rick Jones, Bauer, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Angerer, Proos, Nofs, Accavitti, Palsrok, Clemente, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Lindberg, Clack, Sak, Vagnozzi, Constan, Knollenberg and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5850, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding chapter 2A; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Accavitti, Meisner, Huizenga, Hammon, Johnson, Kathleen Law, Miller, Byrnes, Leland, Condino, Griffin, Robert Jones, Corriveau, Polidori, Gonzales, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Valentine, Spade, Meadows, Hammel, McDowell, Casperson, Dean, Rick Jones, Bauer, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Angerer, Proos, Nofs, Palsrok, Clemente, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Vagnozzi, Lindberg, Clack, Sak, Constan, Knollenberg and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5851, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 125.

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

Reps. Hildenbrand, Meisner, Huizenga, Hammon, Johnson, Kathleen Law, Miller, Byrnes, Leland, Condino, Griffin, Robert Jones, Corriveau, Polidori, Gonzales, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Valentine, Spade, Meadows, Hammel, Casperson, McDowell, Dean, Rick Jones, Bauer, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Angerer, Proos, Nofs, Accavitti, Palsrok, Clemente, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Vagnozzi, Lindberg, Clack, Constan, Knollenberg and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5852, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 337.

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

Reps. Kathleen Law, Meisner, Huizenga, Hammon, Johnson, Miller, Byrnes, Leland, Condino, Griffin, Robert Jones, Corriveau, Polidori, Gonzales, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Valentine, Spade, Meadows, Hammel, Casperson, McDowell, Dean, Rick Jones, Bauer, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Angerer, Proos, Nofs, Accavitti, Palsrok, Clemente, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Vagnozzi, Lindberg, Clack, Sak, Constan, Knollenberg and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5853, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 512.

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

Reps. Clemente, Meisner, Huizenga, Hammon, Johnson, Kathleen Law, Miller, Byrnes, Leland, Condino, Griffin, Robert Jones, Corriveau, Polidori, Gonzales, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Valentine, Spade, Meadows, Hammel, Casperson, McDowell, Dean, Rick Jones, Bauer, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Angerer, Proos, Nofs, Accavitti, Palsrok, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Vagnozzi, Lindberg, Clack, Sak, Constan, Knollenberg and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5854, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 286, entitled “An act to provide for the organization, powers, and duties of the state transportation commission and the state transportation department; to provide for the appointment, powers, and duties of the state transportation director; to abolish the office of state highway commissioner and the commissioner’s advisory board and to transfer their powers and duties; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 247.801 to 247.816) by adding section 6b.

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

Reps. Miller, Meisner, Huizenga, Hammon, Johnson, Kathleen Law, Byrnes, Leland, Condino, Griffin, Robert Jones, Corriveau, Polidori, Gonzales, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Valentine, Spade, Meadows, Hammel, Casperson, McDowell, Dean, Rick Jones, Bauer, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Angerer, Proos, Nofs, Accavitti, Palsrok, Clemente, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Vagnozzi, Lindberg, Clack, Sak, Constan, Knollenberg and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5855, entitled

A bill to authorize local units of government to provide free use of local government property for film production.

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

Reps. Valentine, Meisner, Huizenga, Hammon, Johnson, Kathleen Law, Miller, Byrnes, Leland, Condino, Griffin, Robert Jones, Corriveau, Polidori, Gonzales, Espinoza, Brown, Simpson, Donigan, Gillard, Amos, Spade, Meadows, Hammel, Casperson, McDowell, Dean, Rick Jones, Bauer, Bieda, Byrum, Ebli, Angerer, Proos, Nofs, Accavitti, Palsrok, Clemente, Hansen, Jackson, Lemmons, Vagnozzi, Lindberg, Clack, Sak, Constan, Knollenberg and Young introduced

House Bill No. 5856, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 63, entitled “History, arts, and libraries act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 399.702), as amended by 2002 PA 508.

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

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Rep. Nitz moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:25 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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