No. 31

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

94th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, April 9, 2008.

1:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corriveau—present Jackson—present Palmer—present Warren—present

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

Cushingberry—present Jones, Rick—present Pastor—present Wojno—present

Dean—present Jones, Robert—present Pavlov—present Young—present

DeRoche—present Knollenberg—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. David Agema, from the 74th District, offered the following invocation:

“Father in heaven, we praise You for who You are, for Your loving kindness, in spite of our failings. We thank You for Your promise to bless us if we obey Your Word. We praise You for Your awesome creation that demonstrates Your ultimate sovereignty. You have created us in Your image and we often fail to reflect that in our daily lives. We thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ, that washes us clean from all of our sins.

Please give our national leaders the wisdom to perform their duties according to Your will and protect our troops from harm’s way. We thank You for the freedom that their efforts and sacrifices have given to the United States and other countries.

Father, we ask that You give us the desire to do Your will and the wisdom that only You can provide, that we may do that which is in line with Your word, and gain Your favor, that we may obtain Your many blessings. Father, we have often acted selfishly. We have sought our own agendas and ways rather than Yours. Forgive us, Lord, for such failures.

Heal our land, Lord, for the sake of those that call You Lord. May what we do here bless the people of this state and not cause harm. May we love our neighbor as ourselves and may we always remember that it is from Your hand that all blessings flow.

We give thanks, honor, and praise to Your name. Amen.”

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Rep. Booher moved that Rep. Garfield be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Tobocman moved that Reps. Farrah and Lemmons be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5344, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(The bill was received from the Senate on April 8, with substitute (S-1) and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 30, p. 661.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 244 Yeas—40

Acciavatti Emmons Meekhof Pearce

Agema Green Meltzer Proos

Amos Hildenbrand Moolenaar Robertson

Brandenburg Horn Moore Rocca

Calley Huizenga Moss Schuitmaker

Casperson Jones, Rick Nitz Shaffer

Caswell Knollenberg Nofs Stahl

Caul LaJoy Palsrok Stakoe

DeRoche Law, David Pastor Steil

Elsenheimer Marleau Pavlov Wenke

Nays—67

Accavitti Cushingberry Jackson Sak

Angerer Dean Johnson Scott

Ball Dillon Jones, Robert Sheen

Bauer Donigan Lahti Sheltrown

Bennett Ebli Law, Kathleen Simpson

Bieda Espinoza LeBlanc Smith, Alma

Booher Gaffney Leland Smith, Virgil

Brown Gillard Lindberg Spade

Byrnes Gonzales Mayes Tobocman

Byrum Griffin McDowell Vagnozzi

Cheeks Hammel Meadows Valentine

Clack Hammon Meisner Walker

Clemente Hansen Melton Ward

Condino Hood Miller Warren

Constan Hoogendyk Opsommer Wojno

Corriveau Hopgood Palmer Young

Coulouris Hune Polidori

In The Chair: Sak

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5531, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 11j, 22a, 22b, 22d, 32b, 32c, 51a, 51c, 99c, and 104 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1611j, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1632b, 388.1632c, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1699c, and 388.1704), as amended by 2007 PA 137, and by adding sections 31h, 32e, 54c, 99h, 99m, 99n, and 99p.

(The bill was received from the Senate on April 8, with substitute (S-1), title amendment and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 30, p. 661.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 245 Yeas—44

Acciavatti Elsenheimer Meekhof Pearce

Amos Emmons Meltzer Proos

Ball Green Moolenaar Robertson

Booher Hansen Moore Rocca

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Moss Schuitmaker

Calley Horn Nitz Shaffer

Casperson Jones, Rick Nofs Stahl

Caswell Knollenberg Opsommer Stakoe

Caul LaJoy Palsrok Steil

DeRoche Law, David Pastor Walker

Ebli Marleau Pavlov Wenke

Nays—63

Accavitti Cushingberry Jackson Sak

Agema Dean Johnson Scott

Angerer Dillon Jones, Robert Sheen

Bauer Donigan Lahti Sheltrown

Bennett Espinoza Law, Kathleen Simpson

Bieda Gaffney LeBlanc Smith, Alma

Brown Gillard Leland Smith, Virgil

Byrnes Gonzales Lindberg Spade

Byrum Griffin Mayes Tobocman

Cheeks Hammel McDowell Vagnozzi

Clack Hammon Meadows Valentine

Clemente Hood Meisner Ward

Condino Hoogendyk Melton Warren

Constan Hopgood Miller Wojno

Corriveau Huizenga Palmer Young

Coulouris Hune Polidori

In The Chair: Sak

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 192, entitled

A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled “An act to provide for the granting of military leaves and providing re‑employment protection for officers and enlisted men of the military or naval forces of the state or of the United States,” by amending section 3 (MCL 32.273), as amended by 2002 PA 121.

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

Roll Call No. 246 Yeas—107

Accavitti DeRoche Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Proos

Agema Donigan Law, David Robertson

Amos Ebli Law, Kathleen Rocca

Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Sak

Ball Emmons Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Espinoza Lindberg Scott

Bennett Gaffney Marleau Shaffer

Bieda Gillard Mayes Sheen

Booher Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown

Brandenburg Green Meadows Simpson

Brown Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma

Byrnes Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil

Byrum Hammon Melton Spade

Calley Hansen Meltzer Stahl

Casperson Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe

Caswell Hood Moolenaar Steil

Caul Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman

Cheeks Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi

Clack Horn Nitz Valentine

Clemente Huizenga Nofs Walker

Condino Hune Opsommer Ward

Constan Jackson Palmer Warren

Corriveau Johnson Palsrok Wenke

Coulouris Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno

Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

Dean Knollenberg 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.

Senate Bill No. 1157, entitled

A bill to amend 1960 PA 77, entitled “An act to create the Michigan higher education assistance authority and to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize persons, corporations, and associations to make gifts to the authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials; to authorize, ratify, and confirm certain guarantees of students’ loans and authorize reguarantees; to authorize, ratify, and confirm certain guarantees of loans made to parents of students; to validate certain prior appropriations; and to authorize the transfer of certain appropriations to be transferred to and administered by the authority,” (MCL 390.951 to 390.961) by adding section 7b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Roll Call No. 247 Yeas—107

Accavitti DeRoche Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Proos

Agema Donigan Law, David Robertson

Amos Ebli Law, Kathleen Rocca

Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Sak

Ball Emmons Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Espinoza Lindberg Scott

Bennett Gaffney Marleau Shaffer

Bieda Gillard Mayes Sheen

Booher Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown

Brandenburg Green Meadows Simpson

Brown Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma

Byrnes Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil

Byrum Hammon Melton Spade

Calley Hansen Meltzer Stahl

Casperson Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe

Caswell Hood Moolenaar Steil

Caul Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman

Cheeks Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi

Clack Horn Nitz Valentine

Clemente Huizenga Nofs Walker

Condino Hune Opsommer Ward

Constan Jackson Palmer Warren

Corriveau Johnson Palsrok Wenke

Coulouris Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno

Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

Dean Knollenberg 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. 5895, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.552), as amended by 2007 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 New Economy and Quality of Life,

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

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. 5895, 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. 248 Yeas—107

Accavitti DeRoche Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Proos

Agema Donigan Law, David Robertson

Amos Ebli Law, Kathleen Rocca

Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Sak

Ball Emmons Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Espinoza Lindberg Scott

Bennett Gaffney Marleau Shaffer

Bieda Gillard Mayes Sheen

Booher Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown

Brandenburg Green Meadows Simpson

Brown Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma

Byrnes Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil

Byrum Hammon Melton Spade

Calley Hansen Meltzer Stahl

Casperson Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe

Caswell Hood Moolenaar Steil

Caul Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman

Cheeks Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi

Clack Horn Nitz Valentine

Clemente Huizenga Nofs Walker

Condino Hune Opsommer Ward

Constan Jackson Palmer Warren

Corriveau Johnson Palsrok Wenke

Coulouris Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno

Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

Dean Knollenberg 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. 5896, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9f (MCL 211.9f), as amended by 2007 PA 116.

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. 5896, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9f (MCL 211.9f), as amended by 2007 PA 116.

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

Roll Call No. 249 Yeas—107

Accavitti DeRoche Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Proos

Agema Donigan Law, David Robertson

Amos Ebli Law, Kathleen Rocca

Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Sak

Ball Emmons Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Espinoza Lindberg Scott

Bennett Gaffney Marleau Shaffer

Bieda Gillard Mayes Sheen

Booher Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown

Brandenburg Green Meadows Simpson

Brown Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma

Byrnes Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil

Byrum Hammon Melton Spade

Calley Hansen Meltzer Stahl

Casperson Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe

Caswell Hood Moolenaar Steil

Caul Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman

Cheeks Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi

Clack Horn Nitz Valentine

Clemente Huizenga Nofs Walker

Condino Hune Opsommer Ward

Constan Jackson Palmer Warren

Corriveau Johnson Palsrok Wenke

Coulouris Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno

Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

Dean Knollenberg 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. 5780, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 125.2011), as amended by 1987 PA 278.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Tobocman moved to reconsider the vote by which the House placed the bill on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

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

Rep. LaJoy moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 5, after “STATES” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.

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

Rep. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, following line 10, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4480 of the 94th Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5781, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 125.2665), as amended by 2007 PA 201

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

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

Rep. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 16, following line 2, by inserting:

“(28) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THIS STATE, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY, SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ENFORCEMENT NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AFTER THE APPLICANT HAS SIGNED THE AGREEMENT UNDER THE PROVISIONS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS (24), (25), AND (26).”.

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

Rep. LaJoy moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 14, line 7, after “STATES” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.

The motion prevailed and the amendment 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.

House Bill No. 5782, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 241a (MCL 18.1241a), as added by 1988 PA 504.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Wenke moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 4, after “contract.” by striking out the balance of the section.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5784, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 241c.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5785, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending sections 15 and 16 (MCL 125.2695 and 125.2696) and by adding sections 8g and 8h.

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

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

Rep. LaJoy moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 27, after “STATES” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5786, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending sections 8 and 10 (MCL 207.808 and 207.810), section 8 as amended by 2007 PA 62 and section 10 as amended by 2006 PA 283.

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

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

Rep. LaJoy moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 12, line 11, after “STATES” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.

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

Rep. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 15, following line 11, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4480 of the 94th Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5788, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “Obsolete property rehabilitation act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 125.2788), as amended by 2006 PA 667.

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

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

Rep. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 5, following line 18, by inserting:

“(9) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THIS STATE, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY, SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ENFORCEMENT NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AFTER THE APPLICANT HAS SIGNED THE AGREEMENT UNDER THE PROVISIONS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS (5), (6), AND (7).”.

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

Rep. LaJoy moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, line 3, after “STATES” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.

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.

House Bill No. 5789, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 62, entitled “Industrial development revenue bond act of 1963,” (MCL 125.1251 to 125.1267) by adding section 5a.

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

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

Rep. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 17, by inserting:

“(6) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THIS STATE, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY, SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ENFORCEMENT NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AFTER THE APPLICANT HAS SIGNED THE AGREEMENT UNDER THE PROVISIONS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS (2), (3), AND (4).”.

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

Rep. LaJoy moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, line 7, after “STATES” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5790, entitled

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

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

Rep. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 6, following line 5, by inserting:

“(14) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THIS STATE, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY, SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ENFORCEMENT NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AFTER THE APPLICANT HAS SIGNED THE AGREEMENT UNDER THE PROVISIONS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTIONS (10), (11), AND (12).”.

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

Rep. LaJoy moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, line 16, after “STATES” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5791, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 13 (MCL 247.913) and by adding section 9a.

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

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

Rep. LaJoy moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, line 6, after “STATES” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5783, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 264 (MCL 18.1264), as added by 1988 PA 504, and by adding section 264a.

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

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

Rep. LaJoy moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 13, after “CONTRACT” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5787, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 435 (MCL 208.1435), as amended by 2007 PA 216.

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

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

Rep. LaJoy moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, line 23, after “STATES” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a period.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Meekhof moved that Rep. Huizenga be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Hoogendyk moved that the Committee on Oversight and Investigations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5137.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 30, p. 666.)

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

Rep. Hoogendyk demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 250 Yeas—98

Accavitti DeRoche LaJoy Pavlov

Acciavatti Dillon Law, David Pearce

Agema Donigan Law, Kathleen Polidori

Amos Ebli LeBlanc Proos

Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Robertson

Ball Emmons Lindberg Rocca

Bauer Gaffney Marleau Sak

Bieda Gonzales Mayes Schuitmaker

Booher Green McDowell Scott

Brandenburg Griffin Meadows Shaffer

Brown Hammel Meekhof Sheen

Byrnes Hammon Meisner Sheltrown

Byrum Hansen Melton Simpson

Calley Hildenbrand Meltzer Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hood Miller Spade

Caswell Hoogendyk Moolenaar Stahl

Caul Hopgood Moore Stakoe

Cheeks Horn Moss Steil

Clack Hune Nitz Tobocman

Clemente Jackson Nofs Valentine

Condino Johnson Opsommer Walker

Constan Jones, Rick Palmer Ward

Corriveau Jones, Robert Palsrok Wenke

Coulouris Knollenberg Pastor Wojno

Dean Lahti

Nays—7

Bennett Gillard Vagnozzi Young

Cushingberry Smith, Alma Warren

In The Chair: Sak

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 5137, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 447.

Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Meltzer moved that the Committee on Education be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5083.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 30, p. 665.)

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

The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Amos moved that the Committee on Education be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5084.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 30, p. 666.)

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

Rep. Amos demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 251 Yeas—95

Accavitti Dean LaJoy Pavlov

Acciavatti DeRoche Law, David Pearce

Agema Dillon Law, Kathleen Polidori

Amos Donigan LeBlanc Proos

Angerer Ebli Leland Robertson

Ball Elsenheimer Lindberg Rocca

Bauer Emmons Marleau Sak

Bieda Gaffney Mayes Schuitmaker

Booher Green McDowell Shaffer

Brandenburg Griffin Meadows Sheen

Brown Hammel Meekhof Sheltrown

Byrnes Hammon Meisner Simpson

Byrum Hansen Melton Smith, Virgil

Calley Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade

Casperson Hood Miller Stahl

Caswell Hoogendyk Moolenaar Stakoe

Caul Hopgood Moore Steil

Cheeks Horn Moss Tobocman

Clack Hune Nitz Valentine

Clemente Johnson Nofs Walker

Condino Jones, Rick Opsommer Ward

Constan Jones, Robert Palmer Wenke

Corriveau Knollenberg Palsrok Wojno

Coulouris Lahti Pastor

Nays—10

Bennett Gonzales Smith, Alma Warren

Cushingberry Jackson Vagnozzi Young

Gillard Scott

In The Chair: Sak

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 5084, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 620 (MCL 380.620), as added by 2004 PA 413.

Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Tobocman moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. McDowell, Cushingberry, Lahti, Lindberg, Accavitti, Ball, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Clack, Constan, Dean, Gonzales, Hammel, Hammon, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Robert Jones, Kathleen Law, Leland, Mayes, Meadows, Meisner, Pearce, Polidori, Sak, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Tobocman, Valentine and Warren offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 319.

A resolution declaring Whitefish Point the Cranberry Capital of the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Whitefish Point, Michigan contains a rich agricultural heritage in cranberries dating back to frontier times when Native Americans used them for trade, dyes, teas, and wound compressors; and

Whereas, Whitefish Point is the site for the only historic cranberry farm in the state, Centennial Cranberry Farm, established in 1876 with land purchased from the United States government by John Clarke; and

Whereas, In the late 19th century, 18 farms in the area shipped cranberries to destinations around the Midwest such as Chicago and St. Louis; and

Whereas, Whitefish Point’s location on majestic Lake Superior has provided an ideal growing environment with an abundance of freshwater and acidic soil; and

Whereas, Whitefish Point has been the epicenter for cranberry production in the state of Michigan and for a lengthy period of time possessed the sole cranberry farm in the state; and

Whereas, Whitefish Point, Michigan produces over 80 tons of cranberries every year to be sold as preserves, store brand juices in major markets nationwide, raw fruits, preserves, and even wine; and

Whereas, Because cranberry production has steadily inclined on a national level, reaching record highs in 2004, it has become important to recognize and celebrate Whitefish Point’s integral role in this thriving agricultural market; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare Whitefish Point the Cranberry Capital of 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. Brown, Accavitti, Ball, Bauer, Bieda, Brandenburg, Byrnes, Clack, Constan, Dean, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Robert Jones, Lahti, Kathleen Law, Leland, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows, Meisner, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Rocca, Sak, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine and Warren offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 320.

A resolution commemorating May 2008 as Children’s Mental Health Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Children need to be healthy in order to learn, grow, and lead productive lives; and

Whereas, Mental health is a key component in a child’s healthy development; and

Whereas, Emotional and mental disorders in children are real and treatable; and

Whereas, There are effective treatments, services, and supports that can help children and youth with mental health problems and those at risk to thrive and live successfully; and

Whereas, Children and Youth with mental health challenges are best assisted by communities pulling together to form a system of care using the principles of family-driven, youth-guided and culturally-appropriate supports; and

Whereas, Stigma associated with mental illness should no longer exist; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 2008 as Children’s Mental Health Month in Michigan. We express our support for the proactive leadership of the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Association for Children’s Mental Health, Michigan health care providers, quality improvement partners, and consumer advocates in the delivery of effective mental health services in Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Association for Children’s Mental Health as a token of our highest esteem.

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. Miller, Accavitti, Ball, Bieda, Brown, Byrnes, Clack, Constan, Dean, Gonzales, Hammel, Hammon, Hopgood, Robert Jones, Kathleen Law, Leland, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows, Meisner, Polidori, Sak, Scott, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Tobocman, Valentine and Warren offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 321.

A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to include funding for the Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Research Program in the Fiscal Year 2009 defense appropriations bill.

Whereas, Each year when Congress develops the federal budget, part of the process includes appropriations specifically designated for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). These appropriations are not requested by the President or by the Department of Defense, but rather are added at the behest of consumer advocates. The United States Army’s Medical Research and Materiel Command was chosen in 1992 to manage these congressionally mandated research funds, continuing a long history of Defense Department development of successful vaccine protocols and therapeutic strategies. From 1992 to 1995, CDMRP has managed $3.76 billion in research funding; and

Whereas, One of the programs is the Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Research Program (DOD-NFRP). Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that includes two distinct forms. These disorders usually result in tumors involving nerves anywhere on the body and can cause disfigurement, deafness, blindness, bone deformation, learning disabilities, and sometimes death. A parent with NF has a 50 percent chance of passing the disorder to his or her child. Spontaneous genetic changes are responsible for up to half the cases. There is currently no cure for NF, which affects more than 100,000 Americans; and

Whereas, This program was begun in Fiscal Year 1996. Through 2007, the program has received $182.3 million in defense appropriations acts. During the early part of the decade, funding levels reached $20 million or more annually, with $25 million allocated in Fiscal Year 2005. In recent years, funding has declined, to $17 million in FY 2006, $10 million in FY 2007, and $8 million in FY 2008. If this program is to reach its goal of understanding, diagnosing, and treating Neurofibromatosis in order to enhance the quality of life for people who suffer from NF, Congress must adequately fund the DOD-NFRP in the Fiscal Year 2009 defense appropriations act; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the United States Congress to include funding for the Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Research Program in the Fiscal Year 2009 defense appropriations bill; and be it further

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

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Reps. Hammon, Accavitti, Ball, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Clack, Constan, Dean, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hansen, Hopgood, Huizenga, Robert Jones, Lahti, Kathleen Law, Leland, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows, Meisner, Palmer, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine and Warren offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 322.

A resolution commemorating April 6-12, 2008, as Land Surveyors Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Surveyors are professionals dealing with people and situations protecting the residents of the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, The role of the surveyor has been, and remains vitally important in the development of the United States; and

Whereas, Surveyors are specialists in land measurements with the knowledge, understanding, and application of mathematics and relevant law relating to the use and development of land, which is instrumental to economic growth in the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Surveyors provide information for the implementation through the completion of commercial, industrial, and residential projects, which provide for prosperity throughout the state of Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate April 6-12, 2008, as Land Surveyors Week 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.

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 Wednesday, April 9:

House Bill Nos. 5932 5933 5934 5935 5936 5937 5938 5939 5940 5941 5942 5943 5944 5945

5946 5947 5948 5949 5950 5951 5952 5953 5954 5955 5956 5957 5958 5959

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Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5060, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by repealing section 2102 (MCL 600.2102).

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. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Virgil Smith, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca

Nays: None

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5277, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2841 (MCL 333.2841).

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. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Virgil Smith, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca

Nays: None

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5900, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending the title and section 23 (MCL 780.773), the title as amended by 1988 PA 22 and section 23 as amended by 1988 PA 21, and by adding section 12a.

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. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Warren, David Law, Stakoe and Rick Jones

Nays: None

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5901, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending section 82 (MCL 780.832), as added by 1988 PA 21, and by adding section 72a.

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. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Warren, David Law and Stakoe

Nays: None

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5902, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending section 50 (MCL 780.800), as added by 1988 PA 22, and by adding section 40a.

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. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Warren, David Law and Stakoe

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Present: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Virgil Smith, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca

Absent: Rep. Scott

Excused: Rep. Scott

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

Senate Bill No. 1192, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 113 (MCL 208.1113), as amended by 2007 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. Bieda, Condino, Robert Jones, Meisner, Melton, Young, Steil, Pastor and Wenke

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: Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Present: Reps. Bieda, Condino, Robert Jones, Mayes, Meisner, Melton, Warren, Young, Sheen, Steil, Pastor, Palmer, Wenke and Calley

Absent: Reps. Farrah, Sheltrown and Meltzer

Excused: Reps. Farrah, Sheltrown and Meltzer

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Clack, Chair, of the Committee on Families and Children’s Services, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Present: Reps. Clack, Dean, Accavitti, Hammon, Wojno, Stahl and Hoogendyk

Absent: Reps. Sheen and Palmer

Excused: Reps. Sheen and Palmer

Notices

Pursuant to Rule 41, the Speaker has made the following reassignment:

House Bill No. 5952 referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life.

I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Education from further consideration of House Bill No. 5083.

Rep. Meltzer

I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Tax Policy from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 1118.

Rep. Tobocman

Messages from the Governor

Date: April 8, 2008

Time: 11:05 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5858 (Public Act No. 88, I.E.), being

An act to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement of taxes on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the powers and duties of public officers and state departments; to provide for the inspection of certain taxpayer records; to provide for interest and penalties; to provide exemptions, credits, and refunds; to provide for the disposition of funds; to provide for the interrelation of this act with other acts; and to make appropriations,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 431c.

(Filed with the Secretary of State April 8, 2008, at 3:38 p.m.)

Date: April 8, 2008

Time: 11:30 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5511 (Public Act No. 89, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State April 8, 2008, at 3:40 p.m.)

Date: April 8, 2008

Time: 11:32 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4416 (Public Act No. 90, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws of this state regarding the regulation of certain occupations; to create a board for each of those occupations; to establish the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies and the boards of each occupation; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; to establish rights, relationships, and remedies of certain persons under certain circumstances; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 2501 and 2512 (MCL 339.2501 and 339.2512), section 2501 as amended by 2003 PA 196 and section 2512 as amended by 2002 PA 42, and by adding section 2512d.

(Filed with the Secretary of State April 8, 2008, at 3:42 p.m.)

Date: April 8, 2008

Time: 11:34 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4417 (Public Act No. 91, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State April 8, 2008, at 3:44 p.m.)

Date: April 8, 2008

Time: 11:50 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4215 (Public Act No. 96, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2006 PA 664.

(Filed with the Secretary of State April 8, 2008, at 3:54 p.m.)

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Steil, Rick Jones and Green introduced

House Bill No. 5961, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled “Animal industry act,” (MCL 287.701 to 287.745) by amending the title, as amended by 1996 PA 369, and by adding section 31a.

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

Reps. Steil, Rick Jones and Green introduced

House Bill No. 5962, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12m), as amended by 2005 PA 54.

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

Reps. Polidori, Opsommer, Pastor, Espinoza, Spade, Clack, Hood, Gonzales, Hopgood, Gillard, Lindberg, Young, Brown, Kathleen Law, Vagnozzi, Constan, Cushingberry, Griffin, Clemente, Robert Jones, Leland, Sheltrown, Rick Jones, Farrah, Hune, Hammel, Virgil Smith, Emmons, Stakoe, Accavitti, Wojno, Byrnes, Bennett, Dean, Sheen, Rocca and Bieda introduced

House Bill No. 5963, entitled

A bill entering into the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children: and for related purposes.

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

Rep. Young introduced

House Bill No. 5964, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 237d.

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

Reps. McDowell, Spade, Lindberg, Lahti, Constan, Cushingberry, Hammel, Elsenheimer, Casperson and Huizenga introduced

House Bill No. 5965, entitled

A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 21, entitled “An act to create the Mackinac bridge authority, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the determination of the physical and financial feasibility of a bridge connecting the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan; to provide for a board of consulting engineers, and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to make an appropriation to carry out the provisions of this act,” (MCL 254.301 to 254.302) by amending the title and by adding section 1a.

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

Reps. Opsommer and Jackson introduced

House Bill No. 5966, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 45 (MCL 38.45), as amended by 2002 PA 743.

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

Reps. Gonzales, Mayes, Byrum, Kathleen Law, Polidori, Angerer, Valentine, Hansen, Stahl, Cushingberry, Moolenaar, Spade, Condino, Walker and Meisner introduced

House Bill No. 5967, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 623a and 1274 (MCL 380.623a and 380.1274), section 623a as amended by 2007 PA 45 and section 1274 as amended by 2004 PA 588.

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

Reps. Meltzer, Agema, Garfield and Stahl introduced

House Joint Resolution TT, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IX, to further limit state spending.

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

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Rep. Mayes moved that the House adjourn.

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

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, April 10, at 12:00 Noon.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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