No. 61
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
94th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, June 19, 2008.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Accavitti—present Dillon—present Lahti—present Pearce—present
Acciavatti—present Donigan—present LaJoy—present Polidori—present
Agema—present Ebli—present Law, David—present Proos—present
Amos—present Elsenheimer—present Law, Kathleen—present Robertson—present
Angerer—present Emmons—present LeBlanc—present Rocca—present
Ball—present Espinoza—present Leland—present Sak—present
Bauer—present Farrah—present Lemmons—excused 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—excused 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. Howard Walker, from the 104th District, offered the following invocation:
“Heavenly Father, we are so blessed! Blessed with all the comforts You have provided; blessed to live in this free country which You inspired; blessed with a safe place to live; blessed with the family and friends which You have put in our path; and blessed with these amazing jobs, charging us to help guide this great state. For all this we praise You and thank You. Please continue to bless this body with Your wisdom so we might know Your will and do Your good work.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.”
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Rep. Booher moved that Rep. Calley be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Tobocman moved that Rep. Lemmons be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6131, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 115g, 115i, and 115j (MCL 400.115g, 400.115i, and 400.115j), section 115g as amended by 2004 PA 193 and sections 115i and 115j as amended by 2002 PA 648.
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. Alma Smith moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Tobocman moved that Rep. Virgil Smith be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6131, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 115g, 115i, and 115j (MCL 400.115g, 400.115i, and 400.115j), section 115g as amended by 2004 PA 193 and sections 115i and 115j as amended by 2002 PA 648.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 550 Yeas—107
Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Pearce
Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Polidori
Agema Ebli LaJoy Proos
Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson
Angerer Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca
Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak
Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker
Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Scott
Bieda Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Green Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Meisner Spade
Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl
Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe
Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil
Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman
Clack Hoogendyk Moore Vagnozzi
Clemente Hopgood Moss Valentine
Condino Horn Nitz Walker
Constan Huizenga Nofs Ward
Corriveau Hune Opsommer Warren
Coulouris Jackson Palmer Wenke
Cushingberry Johnson Palsrok Wojno
Dean Jones, Rick Pastor Young
DeRoche Jones, Robert Pavlov
Nays—0
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5741, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40114 (MCL 324.40114), as amended by 2004 PA 587, and by adding sections 40115 and 40115a.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Booher moved to substitute (H-5) the bill.
The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-5) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Brown moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.
The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-4) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Sheltrown 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. 5741, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40114 (MCL 324.40114), as amended by 2004 PA 587, and by adding sections 40115 and 40115a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 551 Yeas—94
Accavitti Donigan Knollenberg Polidori
Acciavatti Ebli Lahti Robertson
Amos Elsenheimer LaJoy Rocca
Angerer Emmons Law, David Schuitmaker
Ball Espinoza Law, Kathleen Scott
Bauer Farrah LeBlanc Shaffer
Bennett Gaffney Leland Sheen
Bieda Garfield Marleau Sheltrown
Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Simpson
Brown Gonzales Meadows Smith, Alma
Byrnes Griffin Meisner Smith, Virgil
Byrum Hammel Melton Spade
Casperson Hammon Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hansen Miller Stakoe
Caul Hood Moore Steil
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moss Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Nofs Vagnozzi
Clemente Horn Opsommer Valentine
Condino Huizenga Palmer Ward
Corriveau Hune Palsrok Warren
Coulouris Jackson Pastor Wenke
Cushingberry Johnson Pavlov Wojno
Dean Jones, Rick Pearce Young
Dillon Jones, Robert
Nays—14
Agema Green Meekhof Proos
Booher Hildenbrand Moolenaar Sak
Constan Lindberg Nitz Walker
DeRoche McDowell
In The Chair: Sak
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Tobocman moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40114 (MCL 324.40114), as amended by 2004 PA 587, and by adding section 40115.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Hildenbrand, Nitz, Walker, Booher, McDowell and Lindberg moved that their names be removed as co‑sponsors of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Bennett, Brandenburg, Byrum, Espinoza, Meadows, Palmer, Pastor and Steil were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 572, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40114 (MCL 324.40114), as amended by 2004 PA 587.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Hood moved that Rep. Young be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 572, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40114 (MCL 324.40114), as amended by 2004 PA 587.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 552 Yeas—107
Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Pearce
Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Polidori
Agema Ebli LaJoy Proos
Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson
Angerer Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca
Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak
Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker
Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Scott
Bieda Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Green Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Virgil
Casperson Hammon Melton Spade
Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stahl
Caul Hildenbrand Miller Stakoe
Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Steil
Clack Hoogendyk Moore Tobocman
Clemente Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi
Condino Horn Nitz Valentine
Constan Huizenga Nofs Walker
Corriveau Hune Opsommer Ward
Coulouris Jackson Palmer Warren
Cushingberry Johnson Palsrok Wenke
Dean Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno
DeRoche Jones, Robert Pavlov
Nays—0
In The Chair: Sak
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4817, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 675d and 742 (MCL 257.675d and 257.742), section 675d as amended by 2004 PA 49 and section 742 as amended by 2000 PA 268.
(The bill was received from the Senate on June 17, with an amendment, full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until June 18, see House Journal No. 59, p. 1390.)
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,
The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 553 Yeas—77
Acciavatti DeRoche Knollenberg Pearce
Agema Dillon LaJoy Proos
Amos Donigan Law, David Robertson
Angerer Ebli Law, Kathleen Sak
Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Schuitmaker
Bauer Espinoza Leland Shaffer
Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Sheltrown
Booher Gillard Marleau Simpson
Brown Gonzales Mayes Smith, Alma
Byrnes Green McDowell Smith, Virgil
Byrum Griffin Meadows Spade
Caul Hammel Meekhof Stahl
Cheeks Hammon Meisner Stakoe
Clack Hansen Melton Tobocman
Clemente Hildenbrand Nitz Valentine
Condino Hopgood Nofs Walker
Corriveau Horn Opsommer Warren
Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pavlov Wojno
Dean
Nays—31
Accavitti Garfield Meltzer Rocca
Bennett Hood Miller Scott
Brandenburg Hoogendyk Moolenaar Sheen
Casperson Huizenga Moore Steil
Caswell Hune Moss Vagnozzi
Constan Jackson Palmer Ward
Emmons Johnson Pastor Young
Farrah Lahti Polidori
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Tobocman moved that the Committee on Energy and Technology be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5120.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 60, p. 1445.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Tobocman,
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.
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, June 24, at 1:30 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Brown, Espinoza, Polidori, Alma Smith, Ebli, Leland, Mayes and Dean offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 395.
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to do all it can to oppose construction in Ontario, Canada of a nuclear waste dump along the shores of Lake Huron and an oil refinery on the banks of the St. Clair River.
Whereas, Two Canadian proposals to build large industrial facilities pose a serious risk to the people, the wildlife, and the environment of the Great Lakes. Ontario Power Generation is planning to construct an underground radioactive waste repository, less than a mile from Lake Huron, to store nuclear power plant waste. A short distance away, Shell Canada is proposing to build a mammoth oil refinery complex on the St. Clair River, less than 3,000 feet away from local hospitals; and
Whereas, Both of these facilities pose significant public health risks to the people who obtain their drinking water from Lake Huron or the St. Clair River. The integrity of the underground repository could be compromised and lead to radioactive waste leaking into the Great Lakes in unprecedented levels. Refinery accidents and spills could dump millions of gallons of oil into the Great Lakes. Downstream from the proposed facilities, an estimated 35 to 40 million people rely on the Great Lakes for drinking water. For several communities, the St. Clair River is their primary source of drinking water, with drinking water intakes located only a mile downstream from the proposed facilities; and
Whereas, Any environmental damage to Lake Huron and the St. Clair River threatens two important state livelihoods. Pristine water is important for the tourism and agriculture industries in Michigan. The specter of radioactive water may cause many would-be tourists to decide against a trip to the Great Lakes and create economic hardship for tourist destinations. Michigan’s agriculture industry, which adds more than $4 billion to the state economy annually, is dependent on Great Lakes water for irrigation. Polluted water used for irrigation could contaminate agricultural crops and livestock in the state and cause serious harm to the agriculture industry; and
Whereas, The people, the wildlife, and the environment in the Lake Huron-St. Clair River corridor already face significant environmental threats from industrial facilities. The shoreline in the area is heavily industrialized with petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturers, paper mills, salt producers, and electric power plants with a history of toxic spills into the St. Clair River. The St. Clair River is listed as one of 43 Great Lakes Areas of Concern, because of discharges of heavy metals and toxic chemicals; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the United States Congress to do all it can to oppose construction in Ontario, Canada of a nuclear waste dump along the shores of Lake Huron and an oil refinery on the banks of the St. Clair River; 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 Great Lakes and Environment.
Reps. Espinoza, Brown, Polidori, Ebli, Alma Smith, Leland, Mayes and Dean offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 88.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to do all it can to oppose construction in Ontario, Canada of a nuclear waste dump along the shores of Lake Huron and an oil refinery on the banks of the St. Clair River.
Whereas, Two Canadian proposals to build large industrial facilities pose a serious risk to the people, the wildlife, and the environment of the Great Lakes. Ontario Power Generation is planning to construct an underground radioactive waste repository, less than a mile from Lake Huron, to store nuclear power plant waste. A short distance away, Shell Canada is proposing to build a mammoth oil refinery complex on the St. Clair River, less than 3,000 feet away from local hospitals; and
Whereas, Both of these facilities pose significant public health risks to the people who obtain their drinking water from Lake Huron or the St. Clair River. The integrity of the underground repository could be compromised and lead to radioactive waste leaking into the Great Lakes in unprecedented levels. Refinery accidents and spills could dump millions of gallons of oil into the Great Lakes. Downstream from the proposed facilities, an estimated 35 to 40 million people rely on the Great Lakes for drinking water. For several communities, the St. Clair River is their primary source of drinking water, with drinking water intakes located only a mile downstream from the proposed facilities; and
Whereas, Any environmental damage to Lake Huron and the St. Clair River threatens two important state livelihoods. Pristine water is important for the tourism and agriculture industries in Michigan. The specter of radioactive water may cause many would-be tourists to decide against a trip to the Great Lakes and create economic hardship for tourist destinations. Michigan’s agriculture industry, which adds more than $4 billion to the state economy annually, is dependent on Great Lakes water for irrigation. Polluted water used for irrigation could contaminate agricultural crops and livestock in the state and cause serious harm to the agriculture industry; and
Whereas, The people, the wildlife, and the environment in the Lake Huron-St. Clair River corridor already face significant environmental threats from industrial facilities. The shoreline in the area is heavily industrialized with petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturers, paper mills, salt producers, and electric power plants with a history of toxic spills into the St. Clair River. The St. Clair River is listed as one of 43 Great Lakes Areas of Concern, because of discharges of heavy metals and toxic chemicals; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the United States Congress to do all it can to oppose construction in Ontario, Canada of a nuclear waste dump along the shores of Lake Huron and an oil refinery on the banks of the St. Clair River; 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 concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
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, June 19:
House Bill Nos. 6246 6247 6248 6249 6250 6251 6252 6253 6254 6255 6256
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, June 19:
Senate Bill Nos. 880 881 1320 1380
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Hopgood, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5683, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 205 (MCL 257.205), as amended by 1980 PA 398.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hopgood, Griffin, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Leland, Mayes, Miller and Young
Nays: Reps. LaJoy, Casperson, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg
The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Hopgood, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 340.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to increase the funding emphasis on bus-oriented transit in the 2009 reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 40, p. 930.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was laid over one day under the rules.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hopgood, Griffin, Accavitti, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Leland, Mayes, Miller, Young, LaJoy, Casperson, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg
Nays: None
The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Hopgood, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 380.
A resolution to memorialize Congress and the President to support the Growth Options for the 21st Century mission of increased freight rail capacity.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 50, p. 1158.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was laid over one day under the rules.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hopgood, Griffin, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Leland, Mayes, Miller, Young, LaJoy, Casperson, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hopgood, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Present: Reps. Hopgood, Griffin, Accavitti, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Leland, Mayes, Miller, Young, LaJoy, Casperson, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg
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, June 19, 2008
Present: Reps. Angerer, Simpson, Clack, Corriveau, Coulouris, Donigan, Hammon, Robert Jones, Valentine, Gaffney, Marleau, Ball, Robertson and Moore
Absent: Reps. Byrum, Wojno, Johnson, Hune, Green and Calley
Excused: Reps. Byrum, Wojno, Johnson, Hune, Green and Calley
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Clemente, Chair, of the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Present: Reps. Clemente, Leland, Griffin, Meadows, Meisner, Melton, Huizenga, Hildenbrand, Garfield and Pastor
Absent: Rep. Clack
Excused: Rep. Clack
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 511, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, capital outlay, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The Senate has appointed Senators McManus, Jelinek and Switalski as conferees to join with Representatives Hood, Lahti and Acciavatti.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.
Senate Bill No. 880, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4p (MCL 205.94p), as added by 1999 PA 117.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Senate Bill No. 881, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4u (MCL 205.54u), as amended by 2004 PA 173.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Senate Bill No. 1320, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2002 PA 498.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senate Bill No. 1380, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 88b (MCL 125.2088b), as added by 2005 PA 225, and by adding section 88q.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life.
Notices
Pursuant to Rule 41, the Speaker has made the following reassignment:
House Bill No. 6248 referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Mayes introduced
House Bill No. 6257, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 231, entitled “An act to prohibit fraud and deceit in the sale of liquid fuels, lubricating oils or similar products; to prohibit the sale of such products under false or fictitious names; to prohibit substitution, mixing or adulteration of such products so as to deceive the purchaser thereof as to their nature, quality and identity; to prohibit the use of containers, tanks, pumps or other distributing equipment for the storage or sale of such products, other than those indicated by the name, device, sign or distinguishing marks upon such containers, tanks, pumps or distributing equipment; and to provide a penalty for violations of this act,” (MCL 752.251 to 752.257) by amending the title and by adding section 6a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Rep. LeBlanc introduced
House Bill No. 6258, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 204, entitled “Metropolitan transportation authorities act of 1967,” by amending sections 4a and 4b (MCL 124.404a and 124.404b), section 4a as amended by 1998 PA 75 and section 4b as added by 1988 PA 481.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Ebli and Bieda introduced
House Bill No. 6259, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 111 (MCL 208.1111), as amended by 2007 PA 207.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Angerer, Bieda, Warren and Vagnozzi introduced
House Bill No. 6260, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 111 (MCL 208.1111), as amended by 2007 PA 207.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Donigan, Miller, Angerer, Vagnozzi, Coulouris, Simpson, Robert Jones, Valentine, Bennett, Constan, Ebli, Clack, Bauer, Leland, Polidori, Corriveau and Dean introduced
House Bill No. 6261, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 21743, 21755, 21757, and 21782 (MCL 333.21743, 333.21755, 333.21757, and 333.21782) and by adding section 21714.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement.
Reps. Robert Jones, Bieda, Condino and Polidori introduced
House Bill No. 6262, 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.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Corriveau, Bieda and Condino introduced
House Bill No. 6263, 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 Tax Policy.
Reps. Byrnes, Gillard, Meadows, Constan, Alma Smith, Huizenga, Sheen and Hoogendyk introduced
House Bill No. 6264, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 19b of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.19b), as amended by 2000 PA 232.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Reps. Espinoza, Polidori, Hood, Rick Jones, Lahti, Kathleen Law, Bauer, Brown, Scott and Hansen introduced
House Bill No. 6265, entitled
A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled “Child custody act of 1970,” by amending sections 2 and 7b (MCL 722.22 and +438), section 2 as amended by 2005 PA 327 and section 7b as amended by 2006 PA 353.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Reps. Hildenbrand, Acciavatti, Garfield, Pavlov, Agema and Palmer introduced
House Bill No. 6266, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4ff.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Rocca, Marleau, Acciavatti, Garfield, Donigan, Stakoe, Moss, Miller, Corriveau, Wojno, Alma Smith, Warren and Moore introduced
House Bill No. 6267, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 59, entitled “Condominium act,” by amending section 68 (MCL 559.168), as amended by 1982 PA 538.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.
Rep. Sheltrown introduced
House Bill No. 6268, entitled
A bill to authorize the department of natural resources to convey certain state owned property in Iosco county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Sheltrown, Mayes, Stahl, Hansen, Brown, Polidori, Espinoza, Steil, Huizenga, Rick Jones, Meltzer and Dean introduced
House Bill No. 6269, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16205 (MCL 333.16205), as amended by 1986 PA 290.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.
Reps. Bennett, Polidori, Donigan, Espinoza, Constan, Johnson, Hopgood, Condino, Valentine, Miller and Simpson introduced
House Bill No. 6270, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1245.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Lindberg, Lahti, McDowell, Brown, Gillard, Sheltrown, Casperson, Huizenga, Hansen and Booher introduced
House Bill No. 6271, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 48701 and 48703 (MCL 324.48701 and 324.48703), section 48701 as amended by 2003 PA 270 and section 48703 as added by 1995 PA 57.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Rep. Johnson introduced
House Bill No. 6272, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.842), as amended by 2006 PA 554.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Pastor, Dean, Pearce and Stahl introduced
House Bill No. 6273, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2006 PA 342.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
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Rep. Gillard moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:55 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, June 24, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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