No. 93] [December 11, 2008] JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE 3085

3084 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE [December 11, 2008] [No. 93

No. 93

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

94th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, December 11, 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—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—excused Simpson—present

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cheeks—e/d/s Hoogendyk—present Moore—present Tobocman—present

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

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

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

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

Corriveau—present Jackson—e/d/s 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. Dave Hildenbrand, from the 86th District, offered the following invocation:

“Dear Father in Heaven, we pause before You today to ask for Your guidance and direction as we do Your will in this historic chamber. Where there are differences, we ask for compromise, and where there is tension, we ask for peace. Amidst the hustle and pressures of the day, we pause, also, to thank You for the countless blessings in our everyday lives. Continue to watch over us and guide us, as we do the work of the residents of this great state. In Your name we pray, Amen.”

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Rep. Miller moved that Reps. Meadows and Meisner be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 516 out of numerical order.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 516.

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Robert Douglas Trezise, former member of the House of Representatives.

Whereas, The members of this legislative body and many others in state government were saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Douglas Trezise, who served his community, our state, and this nation in many capacities throughout his unselfish life. Those who worked with him will always remember him as a model of the highest standards of public service and a man of abundant warmth, wit, and intellect; and

Whereas, A native of the U.P., born in Ironwood and a graduate of Wakefield High School, Doug Trezise, like so many of his generation, went off at a tender age to serve his country during World War II. After his service in Europe with the Signal Corps, he came home to pursue his education at Michigan State University and build a life that centered on his beloved family and doing things for others; and

Whereas, In his adopted hometown of Owosso, Doug Trezise became a leader in numerous civic initiatives, eventually serving in elective posts on the Owosso City Council and the Shiawassee County Board of Supervisors. In 1970, he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he distinguished himself during his 2 terms as a thoughtful and effective lawmaker, especially in the areas of taxation and local government operations. Following his legislative work, he served our state as Deputy State Treasurer. In this role, as with his wide-ranging duties on various boards, Doug Trezise came to enjoy the trust and respect of people from all political backgrounds as a man of integrity and unselfishness. This example shall long benefit our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Robert Douglas Trezise, a member of this legislative body from 1971 to 1974 and Deputy State Treasurer from 1975 to 1990; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Trezise family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4092, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 520m (MCL 750.520m), as amended by 2003 PA 100.

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, with an amendment, full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2996.)

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. 1053 Yeas—103

Accavitti DeRoche Knollenberg Proos

Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Robertson

Agema Donigan Law, David Rocca

Amos Ebli Law, Kathleen Sak

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Schuitmaker

Ball Espinoza Leland Scott

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Shaffer

Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Sheen

Bieda Garfield Marleau Sheltrown

Booher Gillard Mayes Simpson

Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma

Brown Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Byrnes Griffin Melton Spade

Byrum Hammel Meltzer Stahl

Calley Hammon Moolenaar Stakoe

Casperson Hansen Moore Steil

Caswell Hildenbrand Moss Tobocman

Caul Hood Nitz Vagnozzi

Clack Hoogendyk Nofs Valentine

Clemente Hopgood Opsommer Walker

Condino Horn Palmer Ward

Constan Huizenga Palsrok Warren

Corriveau Hune Pastor Wenke

Coulouris Johnson Pavlov Wojno

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pearce Young

Dean Jones, Robert Polidori

Nays—3

Elsenheimer Lahti Miller

In The Chair: Sak

Reps. Accavitti, Amos, Angerer, Bauer, Brandenburg, Marleau, Mayes, Moore, Moss, Nitz, Nofs, Pastor, Proos, Scott, Simpson, Stakoe, Tobocman, Ward and Wenke were named co‑sponsors of the bill.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4146, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 134; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2997.)

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

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1054 Yeas—93

Accavitti Donigan LaJoy Proos

Amos Ebli Law, David Robertson

Angerer Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bieda Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Booher Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brown Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Byrnes Griffin McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrum Hammel Melton Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hammon Meltzer Spade

Caswell Hansen Miller Stahl

Caul Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe

Clack Hood Moore Steil

Clemente Hopgood Moss Tobocman

Condino Horn Nitz Vagnozzi

Constan Huizenga Nofs Valentine

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Ward

Coulouris Johnson Palsrok Warren

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pastor Wenke

Dean Jones, Robert Pearce Wojno

DeRoche Lahti Polidori Young

Dillon

Nays—13

Acciavatti Elsenheimer Knollenberg Pavlov

Agema Green Meekhof Sheen

Bennett Hoogendyk Palmer Walker

Calley

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.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4730, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4d.

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, with substitute (S-4), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2997.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-4) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-4) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1055 Yeas—77

Accavitti Dillon LaJoy Sak

Amos Donigan Law, David Schuitmaker

Angerer Ebli Law, Kathleen Scott

Ball Emmons LeBlanc Shaffer

Bauer Espinoza Leland Sheltrown

Bieda Farrah Lemmons Simpson

Brown Gaffney Lindberg Smith, Alma

Byrnes Gillard Marleau Smith, Virgil

Byrum Gonzales Mayes Spade

Calley Green McDowell Stakoe

Caswell Griffin Melton Tobocman

Caul Hammel Miller Vagnozzi

Clack Hammon Moore Valentine

Clemente Hood Nofs Walker

Condino Hopgood Palsrok Ward

Constan Johnson Polidori Warren

Corriveau Jones, Rick Proos Wenke

Coulouris Jones, Robert Robertson Wojno

Cushingberry Lahti Rocca Young

Dean

Nays—29

Acciavatti Garfield Knollenberg Palmer

Agema Hansen Meekhof Pastor

Bennett Hildenbrand Meltzer Pavlov

Booher Hoogendyk Moolenaar Pearce

Brandenburg Horn Moss Sheen

Casperson Huizenga Nitz Stahl

DeRoche Hune Opsommer Steil

Elsenheimer

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.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4843, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 733, entitled “State plumbing act,” by amending sections 31 and 35 (MCL 338.3541 and 338.3545), section 31 as amended by 2004 PA 268.

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2997.)

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

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1056 Yeas—58

Accavitti Cushingberry Hopgood Nofs

Angerer Dean Johnson Polidori

Ball DeRoche Jones, Robert Rocca

Bauer Dillon Lahti Scott

Bennett Donigan Law, Kathleen Smith, Alma

Bieda Ebli LeBlanc Smith, Virgil

Brown Espinoza Leland Spade

Byrnes Farrah Lemmons Tobocman

Byrum Gillard Lindberg Vagnozzi

Clack Gonzales Marleau Valentine

Clemente Griffin Mayes Warren

Condino Hammel McDowell Wenke

Constan Hammon Melton Wojno

Corriveau Hansen Miller Young

Coulouris Hood

Nays—48

Acciavatti Garfield Meltzer Robertson

Agema Green Moolenaar Sak

Amos Hildenbrand Moore Schuitmaker

Booher Hoogendyk Moss Shaffer

Brandenburg Horn Nitz Sheen

Calley Huizenga Opsommer Sheltrown

Casperson Hune Palmer Simpson

Caswell Jones, Rick Palsrok Stahl

Caul Knollenberg Pastor Stakoe

Elsenheimer LaJoy Pavlov Steil

Emmons Law, David Pearce Walker

Gaffney Meekhof Proos Ward

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.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4844, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 217, entitled “Electrical administrative act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 338.883), as amended by 2004 PA 275.

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, 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. 92, p. 2997.)

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

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1057 Yeas—57

Accavitti Cushingberry Hopgood Nofs

Angerer Dean Johnson Polidori

Ball Dillon Jones, Robert Rocca

Bauer Donigan Lahti Scott

Bennett Ebli Law, Kathleen Smith, Alma

Bieda Espinoza LeBlanc Smith, Virgil

Brown Farrah Leland Spade

Byrnes Gaffney Lemmons Tobocman

Byrum Gillard Lindberg Vagnozzi

Clack Gonzales Marleau Valentine

Clemente Griffin Mayes Warren

Condino Hammel McDowell Wenke

Constan Hammon Melton Wojno

Corriveau Hood Miller Young

Coulouris

Nays—48

Acciavatti Garfield Meekhof Proos

Agema Green Meltzer Robertson

Amos Hansen Moolenaar Sak

Booher Hildenbrand Moore Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hoogendyk Moss Shaffer

Calley Horn Nitz Sheltrown

Casperson Huizenga Opsommer Simpson

Caswell Hune Palmer Stahl

Caul Jones, Rick Palsrok Stakoe

DeRoche Knollenberg Pastor Steil

Elsenheimer LaJoy Pavlov Walker

Emmons Law, David Pearce Ward

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4846, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 192, entitled “Forbes mechanical contractors act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 338.980), as amended by 2004 PA 271.

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2997.)

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

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1058 Yeas—57

Accavitti Cushingberry Hopgood Nofs

Angerer Dean Johnson Polidori

Ball Dillon Jones, Robert Rocca

Bauer Donigan Lahti Scott

Bennett Ebli Law, Kathleen Smith, Alma

Bieda Espinoza LeBlanc Smith, Virgil

Brown Farrah Leland Spade

Byrnes Gaffney Lemmons Tobocman

Byrum Gillard Lindberg Vagnozzi

Clack Gonzales Marleau Valentine

Clemente Griffin Mayes Warren

Condino Hammel McDowell Wenke

Constan Hammon Melton Wojno

Corriveau Hood Miller Young

Coulouris

Nays—49

Acciavatti Green Meltzer Robertson

Agema Hansen Moolenaar Sak

Amos Hildenbrand Moore Schuitmaker

Booher Hoogendyk Moss Shaffer

Brandenburg Horn Nitz Sheen

Calley Huizenga Opsommer Sheltrown

Casperson Hune Palmer Simpson

Caswell Jones, Rick Palsrok Stahl

Caul Knollenberg Pastor Stakoe

DeRoche LaJoy Pavlov Steil

Elsenheimer Law, David Pearce Walker

Emmons Meekhof Proos Ward

Garfield

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.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4848, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 54, entitled “Building officials and inspectors registration act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 338.2313).

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2998.)

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

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1059 Yeas—58

Accavitti Cushingberry Johnson Nofs

Angerer Dean Jones, Rick Polidori

Ball Dillon Jones, Robert Rocca

Bauer Donigan Lahti Scott

Bennett Ebli Law, Kathleen Smith, Alma

Bieda Espinoza LeBlanc Smith, Virgil

Brown Farrah Leland Spade

Byrnes Gaffney Lemmons Tobocman

Byrum Gillard Lindberg Vagnozzi

Clack Gonzales Marleau Valentine

Clemente Griffin Mayes Warren

Condino Hammel McDowell Wenke

Constan Hammon Melton Wojno

Corriveau Hood Miller Young

Coulouris Hopgood

Nays—48

Acciavatti Garfield Meltzer Robertson

Agema Green Moolenaar Sak

Amos Hansen Moore Schuitmaker

Booher Hildenbrand Moss Shaffer

Brandenburg Hoogendyk Nitz Sheen

Calley Horn Opsommer Sheltrown

Casperson Huizenga Palmer Simpson

Caswell Hune Palsrok Stahl

Caul Knollenberg Pastor Stakoe

DeRoche LaJoy Pavlov Steil

Elsenheimer Law, David Pearce Walker

Emmons Meekhof Proos Ward

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.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5341, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4e.

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, 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. 92, p. 2998.)

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

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1060 Yeas—81

Accavitti Donigan Jones, Robert Robertson

Angerer Ebli Lahti Rocca

Ball Elsenheimer LaJoy Sak

Bauer Emmons Law, David Schuitmaker

Bieda Espinoza Law, Kathleen Scott

Booher Farrah LeBlanc Shaffer

Brown Gaffney Leland Sheltrown

Byrnes Gillard Lemmons Simpson

Byrum Gonzales Lindberg Smith, Alma

Calley Green Mayes Smith, Virgil

Caswell Griffin McDowell Spade

Caul Hammel Melton Stakoe

Clack Hammon Meltzer Tobocman

Clemente Hansen Miller Vagnozzi

Condino Hildenbrand Moolenaar Valentine

Constan Hood Moore Walker

Corriveau Hopgood Nofs Warren

Coulouris Horn Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Polidori Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Proos Young

Dillon

Nays—25

Acciavatti Garfield Meekhof Pavlov

Agema Hoogendyk Moss Pearce

Amos Huizenga Nitz Sheen

Bennett Hune Opsommer Stahl

Brandenburg Knollenberg Palmer Steil

Casperson Marleau Pastor Ward

DeRoche

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5534, entitled

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

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, with substitute (S-2), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2998.)

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. 1061 Yeas—106

Accavitti Dillon Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Proos

Agema Ebli Law, David Robertson

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Rocca

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Ball Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Scott

Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Bieda Garfield Marleau Sheen

Booher Gillard Mayes Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Simpson

Brown Green Meekhof Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Melton Smith, Virgil

Byrum Hammel Meltzer Spade

Calley Hammon Miller Stahl

Casperson Hansen Moolenaar Stakoe

Caswell Hildenbrand Moore Steil

Caul Hood Moss Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Nitz Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Nofs Valentine

Condino Horn Opsommer Walker

Constan Huizenga Palmer Ward

Corriveau Hune Palsrok Warren

Coulouris Johnson Pastor Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pavlov Wojno

Dean Jones, Robert Pearce Young

DeRoche Knollenberg

Nays—0

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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Rep. Jackson entered the House Chambers.

Comments and Recommendations

Rep. Angerer moved that the following remarks be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Robertson:

“The best kind of job anyone can ever have is one they enjoy so much it doesn’t even seem like work. That’s how I feel about serving in the Legislature. I love it, and it has been an honor to serve the Great State of Michigan in the House.

Having first taken the oath of office in the House 18 years ago, a significant chapter of my life is coming to an end.

I want to use my last words in this Chamber to thank those who have brought me to this moment.

In the summer of 1957, in the small town of Stonehaven, Scotland, my father asked my mother two questions in rapid-fire succession which she answered in rapid-fire succession –

He said, ‘Anne will you marry me?’ And she said ‘Yes!’

And he said, ‘Will you come to America with me?’ And she said, ‘YES!’

The questions were asked and answered just as quickly.

I am thankful each and every day for the courageous decision they made. For in doing so they guaranteed to me, my sister, and brothers the two greatest gifts parents can give a child –

Life and American citizenship.

So my first thanks must be to my parents.

Like our Founding Fathers, my parents wanted their children to be Citizens and not Subjects.

My mother did not live long enough to see her eldest son in to adulthood, but I believe that she would be pleased at the man I have become.

Next, I want to thank my staff. All of whom have served me so well.

Thank you to Randall Thompson for his consummate professionalism, wise counsel, and his good humor.

Thank you to Benjamin Frederick for allowing me to play a part in his maturation from a lanky teenager to Honorable Manhood.

Thank you to Erika Farley for her intelligence, organizational skills, and for always providing the vitally necessary perspective in my office each and every day.

Thank you to Jonathan Farley for his fierce loyalty and devotion and encouragement. Thank you most of all for having a passion for both politics and policy which is equal to my own.

Thank you to Michael Telliga who did excellent work for me for four summers while in college and who worked himself to exhaustion and beyond for the GOP this past year.

I would also like to thank my part-time help for all they have done including Erika Anderson, Lindsay Stranc, Emmet Thalman, James Joseph, Mike Van Wysberg, Tammy Allen, Lena Runestad, and Steve Schumacher.

For a middle aged man like myself with no children of my own they are like sons and daughters to me.

I want to take a moment to thank all of my colleagues both present and past and the entire Capitol community for the kindness you all showed to my sister Lesley Daunt and brother-in-law Steve Daunt, my nephew Jacob and my niece Emily, at a most tragic moment, just four years ago, as mourned the death of my niece Anne Marie in an automobile accident in September of 2004.

There can be no more tragic loss than the death of a child.

Your kindness then and to the present day is deeply appreciated.

I also want to take a moment to remember a dear friend and mentor – a late member of this House and of the Senate who passed away at a very young age, and who I miss very much – the late Rep. and Senator Douglas Carl of Macomb County.

Just as Doug mentored me in my youth, so I have tried to keep his memory alive in the mentoring I have done of others. Doug taught me everything I know about public service – and how to win on Election Day.

Though my heart and my home is in Genesee County – with the deference of my Macomb County colleagues, I will always consider myself a proud step-son of 1980’s Macomb County politics.

Shortly after the 2006 election a very well-meaning member of my staff suggested I concern myself with my ‘legacy’ legislation heading into my final term.

Seizing the opportunity for a mentoring moment, I replied that thinking in such term was misplaced.

The best chance for securing any kind of legacy is to not concern yourself with it.

This State and Nation is so much greater than any one of us that to think in such terms is folly.

My only desire is that for my constituents, state government worked a little bit better for them during my time here than it otherwise would have had I not been around.

If I am remembered at all I hope it is for this.

To my friends – The Democrats:

I have nothing but admiration for you.

It takes a good political party to win elections when they are right on the issues – and the Republican Party is a good political party.

It takes a great political party to win when they are wrong on the issues – and the Democratic Party is truly a great political party.

Your ability to turn your own public policy disasters in to smashing electoral victories is a political sleight of hand that would make Harry Houdini proud.

Of course, we Republicans have occasionally given you an assist, with some Keystone Kop moments of our own.

Since I first started running for office some 20 years ago, I have repeatedly been asked some variation of the following question –

How can you get elected as or be a Republican in Flint, Michigan?

My response has always been the same –

Nowhere is a conservative Republican viewpoint more desperately needed than in Flint and Genesee County Michigan.

I look forward to offering this viewpoint for many more years to come.

Serving in this House has been a true honor and privilege for which I will always be grateful. I want to thank the very good people of southern Genesee County – the communities of Grand Blanc, Goodrich, Fenton, Linden, Atlas Twp., Argentine, and Mundy Twp. for granting me the opportunity to serve. Every member of this House who stands for election and is called to serve understands the unique bond we all feel for the people of our districts.

As everyone knows I am a man who wears my heart on my sleeve, leaving the House is an emotional moment for me.

Yet, I could not be happier. My last two years here will always be the most special since it is during this time I met, courted, fell in love with, and married my wife Teri.

I bless the day she came in to my life!

Some of my colleagues are aware of my love of classic motion pictures.

One of my favorite is Yankee Doodle Dandy and James Cagney’s Academy Award winning performance as George M. Cohan.

You will remember that Cohan, along with his parents and sister, as a member of The Four Cohan’s revolutionized the American musical theatre in the early 1900’s. George N. Cohan is best remembered for his composition of Grand Old Flag and Over There. He was awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor for his contributions to the American Spirit by Franklin Roosevelt.

Thought I lack Jimmy Cagney’s ability to dance down the Capitol steps – as he did the White House staircase – I will borrow my final farewell from Yankee Doodle Dandy.

Long after his family member retired and George M. Cohan became a solo act he would thank his audience and bid farewell after every performance in the same way.

He said:

My mother thanks you

My father thanks you

My sister thanks you

And I assure you I thank you.”

Rep. Cheeks entered the House Chambers.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5678, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2006 PA 550.

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2998.)

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

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1062 Yeas—108

Accavitti DeRoche Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Donigan Lahti Proos

Amos Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Ball Emmons Law, Kathleen Sak

Bauer Espinoza LeBlanc Schuitmaker

Bennett Farrah Leland Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lemmons Shaffer

Booher Garfield Lindberg Sheen

Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brown Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Byrnes Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrum Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Melton Spade

Casperson Hammon Meltzer Stahl

Caswell Hansen Miller Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Moolenaar Steil

Cheeks Hood Moore Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moss Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Nitz Valentine

Condino Horn Nofs Walker

Constan Huizenga Opsommer Ward

Corriveau Hune Palmer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

Nays—0

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the full title.

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

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5910, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 7j (MCL 722.627j), as amended by 2004 PA 563.

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2998.)

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

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1063 Yeas—88

Accavitti Dean Jones, Robert Polidori

Amos Dillon Lahti Proos

Angerer Donigan LaJoy Rocca

Ball Ebli Law, David Sak

Bauer Emmons Law, Kathleen Schuitmaker

Bennett Espinoza LeBlanc Scott

Bieda Farrah Leland Shaffer

Brandenburg Gaffney Lemmons Sheltrown

Brown Gillard Lindberg Simpson

Byrnes Gonzales Marleau Smith, Alma

Byrum Green Mayes Smith, Virgil

Casperson Griffin McDowell Spade

Caswell Hammel Melton Stakoe

Caul Hammon Meltzer Tobocman

Cheeks Hansen Miller Vagnozzi

Clack Hildenbrand Moolenaar Valentine

Clemente Hood Moore Walker

Condino Hopgood Moss Ward

Constan Horn Nitz Warren

Corriveau Jackson Nofs Wenke

Coulouris Johnson Opsommer Wojno

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Young

Nays—20

Acciavatti Elsenheimer Knollenberg Pearce

Agema Garfield Meekhof Robertson

Booher Hoogendyk Palmer Sheen

Calley Huizenga Pastor Stahl

DeRoche Hune Pavlov Steil

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5992, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending section 3119 (MCL 289.3119), as amended by 2007 PA 113.

(The bill was received from the Senate on December 10, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2999.)

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

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1064 Yeas—107

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Proos

Agema Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Angerer Emmons Law, Kathleen Sak

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Schuitmaker

Bauer Farrah Leland Scott

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Shaffer

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Sheen

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Byrum Hammel Melton Spade

Calley Hammon Meltzer Stahl

Casperson Hansen Miller Stakoe

Caswell Hildenbrand Moolenaar Steil

Caul Hood Moore Tobocman

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moss Vagnozzi

Clack Hopgood Nitz Valentine

Clemente Horn Nofs Walker

Condino Huizenga Opsommer Ward

Constan Hune Palmer Warren

Corriveau Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Coulouris Johnson Pastor Wojno

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

Dean Jones, Robert Pearce

Nays—0

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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Rep. Hansen moved that Rep. Opsommer be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 6070, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled “Emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act,” by amending sections 401a, 401b, 413, and 717 (MCL 484.1401a, 484.1401b, 484.1413, and 484.1717), sections 401a and 401b as added by 2007 PA 164 and sections 413 and 717 as amended by 2007 PA 165, and by adding section 412a.

The Senate has substituted (S-4) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-4), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the (S-4) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-4) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 1065 Yeas—100

Accavitti Dean Jones, Robert Polidori

Acciavatti Dillon Knollenberg Proos

Agema Donigan Lahti Robertson

Amos Ebli LaJoy Rocca

Angerer Elsenheimer Law, David Schuitmaker

Ball Emmons Law, Kathleen Scott

Bauer Espinoza Leland Shaffer

Bennett Farrah Lemmons Sheen

Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Sheltrown

Booher Garfield Marleau Simpson

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Smith, Alma

Brown Green McDowell Smith, Virgil

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Spade

Byrum Hammel Melton Stahl

Calley Hammon Meltzer Stakoe

Casperson Hansen Miller Steil

Caswell Hildenbrand Moolenaar Tobocman

Caul Hood Moore Vagnozzi

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moss Valentine

Clack Hopgood Nitz Walker

Clemente Horn Nofs Ward

Condino Huizenga Palsrok Warren

Constan Jackson Pastor Wenke

Corriveau Johnson Pavlov Wojno

Coulouris Jones, Rick Pearce Young

Nays—6

Cushingberry Hune Palmer Sak

Gillard LeBlanc

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the full title.

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

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 1376, 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-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,

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

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

The motion prevailed.

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The Speaker Pro Tempore resumed the Chair.

House Bill No. 6025, entitled

A bill to establish the united way fund in the department of treasury; to provide for the distribution of the money from the fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain agencies and officials; and to provide for appropriations.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 6025, entitled

A bill to establish the united way fund in the department of treasury; to provide for the distribution of the money from the fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain agencies and officials; and to provide for appropriations.

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

Roll Call No. 1066 Yeas—103

Accavitti DeRoche Lahti Proos

Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Robertson

Amos Donigan Law, David Rocca

Angerer Ebli Law, Kathleen Sak

Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Schuitmaker

Bauer Emmons Leland Scott

Bennett Espinoza Lemmons Shaffer

Bieda Farrah Lindberg Sheen

Booher Gaffney Marleau Sheltrown

Brandenburg Gillard Mayes Simpson

Brown Gonzales McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrnes Green Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Byrum Griffin Melton Spade

Calley Hammel Meltzer Stahl

Casperson Hammon Miller Stakoe

Caswell Hansen Moolenaar Steil

Caul Hildenbrand Moore Tobocman

Cheeks Hopgood Moss Vagnozzi

Clack Horn Nitz Valentine

Clemente Huizenga Nofs Walker

Condino Hune Opsommer Ward

Constan Jackson Palsrok Warren

Corriveau Johnson Pastor Wenke

Coulouris Jones, Rick Pavlov Wojno

Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pearce Young

Dean Knollenberg Polidori

Nays—5

Agema Hood Hoogendyk Palmer

Garfield

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.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Tobocman moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Concurrent Resolution No. 67.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 92, p. 3000.)

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

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

The Speaker laid before the House

House Concurrent Resolution No. 67.

A concurrent resolution to express support for the nation of Israel and to urge the President and Congress of the United States to continue to strengthen the ties between our two countries.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 4, p. 34.)

(The concurrent resolution was discharged from the Committee on Government Operations on December 11.)

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

Rep. Tobocman moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of House Concurrent Resolution No. 103.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 92, p. 3000.)

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

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

The Speaker laid before the House

House Concurrent Resolution No. 103.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Regents of the University of Michigan relative to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Phoenix Laboratory.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 92, p. 2987.)

(The concurrent resolution was discharged from the Committee on Appropriations on December 11.)

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The Clerk made the following statement:

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

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

Roll Call No. 1067 Yeas—108

Accavitti DeRoche Jones, Robert Pearce

Acciavatti Dillon Knollenberg Polidori

Agema Donigan Lahti Proos

Amos Ebli LaJoy Robertson

Angerer Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca

Ball Emmons Law, Kathleen Sak

Bauer Espinoza LeBlanc Schuitmaker

Bennett Farrah Leland Scott

Bieda Gaffney Lemmons Shaffer

Booher Garfield Lindberg Sheen

Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brown Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Byrnes Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrum Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Melton Spade

Casperson Hammon Meltzer Stahl

Caswell Hansen Miller Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Moolenaar Steil

Cheeks Hood Moore Tobocman

Clack Hoogendyk Moss Vagnozzi

Clemente Hopgood Nitz Valentine

Condino Horn Nofs Walker

Constan Huizenga Opsommer Ward

Corriveau Hune Palmer Warren

Coulouris Jackson Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Johnson Pastor Wojno

Dean Jones, Rick Pavlov Young

Nays—0

In The Chair: Sak

THIS RESOLUTION IS OFFERED TO COMPLY WITH MCL § 18.1246.

Rep. Hood offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 104.

A concurrent resolution to authorize construction and establish the total project cost of the Health Sciences Facility project at Saginaw Valley State University.

Whereas, The Saginaw Valley State University Health Sciences Facility project was approved by the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee as a self-financed project on December 10, 2008; and

Whereas, The Saginaw Valley State University Health Sciences Facility project was authorized for planning as a state project in 2008 PA 278; and

Whereas, Pursuant to section 246 of 1984 PA 431, as amended, the authorized cost of projects shall only be established or revised by specific reference in a budget act, by concurrent resolution adopted by both houses of the legislature, or inferred by the total amount of any appropriations made to complete plans and construction; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Michigan Legislature recognizes the need to authorize construction and establish the total authorized cost to construct the Saginaw Valley State University Health Sciences Facility project at an amount not to exceed $28,000,000 (State Building Authority share $20,999,900; State General Fund/General Purpose share $100; Saginaw Valley State University share $7,000,000); that the respective financing shares may be adjusted based upon the State Building Authority’s ability to finance the state share up to an amount not to exceed $20,999,900; and that the Legislature intends to continue to appropriate funds for construction subject to the limitations herein stated, in amounts not to exceed the authorized cost, subject to the ordinary vicissitudes of the legislative process; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the State Budget Director, the Director of the Department of Management and Budget, the State Building Authority, and Saginaw Valley State University.

Pending the reference of the concurrent resolution to a committee,

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

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

Comments and Recommendations

Rep. Hune:

“I walked into the House Chambers 10 years ago in 1998 fresh out of high school and just beginning my job as a Page. On my first day of work I was told to report to Chief Sergeant at Arms Jack Porn, he was a great boss, but I don’t think that I have heard a funnier name since. It has been a tremendous honor to serve in this institution. It has certainly been good to me and I would like to think that I have been good in return and to the people of the state of Michigan, as well.

There are so many people to thank and mention today, but I needed to limit it.

Leader DeRoche you and I spent a whole lot of time together involved in insurance policy and our caucus election efforts. We often didn’t agree, but you usually talked me into submission and I’ve gotta admit that I stopped trying to figure out what was going through that crazy head of yours a long time ago.

Virgil Smith- looking back it is amazing that you ever wanted to hang out with this chubby young conservative farm kid from Livingston County. But you are one of the handful of legislators in this town whose word I knew was golden. I always knew that if you told me something it was the truth. I wish you the best Mr. Chairman.

To my friend Chris Ward. I’m surprised that you even showed up today, after all it is Wednesday. You are a brilliant friend and someone actually described you as a savant to me before. However I think that is the second most accurate description of you, behind the term Sloth!!! We have been super close friends political allies and have always looked out for each other. I need to thank you for what you have called your biggest legislative achievement -being the match maker for my new bride Marcia and me. Ward we constantly laugh when we are together and it is usually at someone else’s expense, with Wenke and Robertson as the usual targets. In fact we have literally laughed ourselves sick before. Thanks for everything.

My seatmate Ed Gaffney. You are the only person I know that is actually a caricature of yourself. Ed, you and I agreed on almost nothing, but that has never come between us and we have always been there to support each other if needed. Ed you may be the one of the most quotable people in Lansing. My favorite Ed Gaffney quote was, ‘Uhhh Joe, the two best qualities you can find in a spouse is low self-esteem and no sense of smell.’ Ed thanks for everything.

Gary Randall- you put your confidence in me when you chose me to work in your office for a few years before I was elected and you have always been there deflate my ego, when I needed that the most. When I initially lost my first election by 2 votes I was so mad at you because you talked me into running for this office, but when I finally won my recount by 2 votes I have been thankful to you ever since. Gary we have often talked about being long lost twins, despite our age difference, me having a few more pounds, and also a whole lot more hair than you, we have the same dreams, interests, and visions. Just like John Stahl said, you have been a great mentor and a father figure to me, well more like a grandfather figure to me.

To my family, supporters, friends, and the residents of the 47th District thank you for putting your confidence in me as your advocate in Lansing. It has been awesome and I hope that I made you proud.

To all of the people that work in this town, especially the non-partisan staff, like Dan Stump and the rest of the Clerks Office, and others around here thank you for everything.

To my staff that made me look so good and without a doubt took care of the people of Livingston County. Andrew Clarkson moved onto greener pastures a while back.

Mary Helfmann you have been a tireless advocate on my behalf and behalf of our constituents. You have coddled our residents like no other and your compassion will be sorely missed by the residents of Livingston County.

Troy Tuggle you have been a great friend and your work has been awesome. You too have been there to give me a jab when I needed to be grounded the most. Your detail and work ethic is admirable.

Rep-elect Cindy you we have spent an enormous amount of time together over the past several years and you were there for me from day one on the campaign trail. You too have been a tireless advocate on my behalf and have been committed to our office from day one. You were once called our office den-mother and I think that was the perfect description for you. I always knew that things were taken care of when you were around and I have the utmost confidence in you serving the 47th District next. Congratulations you deserve it and I am confident that our residents will be well cared for.

I remember doing farm chores with my dad one day and letting him know that I was going to run for the State House. He said to me that there was no way on earth that I could win but he and mom would put in 110% if I did decide to get into the race. My parents worked so hard for me to be able to make it to this town and they deserve all of the thanks in the world.

To my other half, my new bride-Marcia. You mean the world to me and I too need to thank you for being so supportive of me and this position. I also need to thank you for finally giving in after Chris Ward worked so diligently to set us up. You deserve an award for putting up with me thus far and I love you so much.

Thank you my friends and God Bless.”

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bill had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, December 11:

Senate Bill No. 1673

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, December 11:

Senate Bill Nos. 651 861 1020 1104 1375 1392 1394 1532 1630 1631 1632 1633 1648 1666

Reports of Standing Committees

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

Senate Bill No. 1051, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 261 (MCL 208.1261).

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Robert Jones, Mayes, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Sheen, Pastor, Wenke and Calley

Nays: None

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

Senate Bill No. 1052, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 208.1109).

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Robert Jones, Mayes, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Sheen, Pastor, Wenke and Calley

Nays: None

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

Senate Bill No. 1056, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 115 (MCL 208.1115).

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Robert Jones, Mayes, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Sheen, Pastor, Wenke and Calley

Nays: None

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

Senate Bill No. 1281, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9f (MCL 211.9f), as amended by 2008 PA 285.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Sheltrown, Meltzer, Sheen, Pastor, Wenke and Calley

Nays: Reps. Robert Jones, Warren and Young

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

Senate Bill No. 1491, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7d (MCL 211.7d), as amended by 1998 PA 469.

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

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Robert Jones, Mayes, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Sheen, Pastor, Wenke and Calley

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, December 11, 2008

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

Absent: Reps. Meisner, Steil and Palmer

Excused: Reps. Meisner, Steil and Palmer

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4599, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1060.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5935, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14g), as amended by 2004 PA 304.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 6441, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled “A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 4a (MCL 445.574a), as added by 1998 PA 473.

The Senate has passed the bill by a 3/4 vote.

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

House Bill No. 6442, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled “A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 4b (MCL 445.574b), as added by 1998 PA 473.

The Senate has passed the bill by a 3/4 vote.

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

House Bill No. 6714, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 17315, 17321, and 17333.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 6715, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 17325 and 17329.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 4289, entitled

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

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

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5147, entitled

A bill to provide standards for reverse vending machines; to prohibit the use, replacement, leasing, transfer, and sales of certain designs of reverse vending machines; to prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

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

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

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

House Bill No. 5356, entitled

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

The Senate has substituted (S-3) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows: