2007-SJ-07-19-072.htm

No. 72

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

94th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, July 19, 2007.

10:00a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Randy Richardville.

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

Allen--present Garcia--excused Pappageorge--present

Anderson--present George--present Patterson--present

Barcia--present Gilbert--present Prusi--present

Basham--present Gleason--present Richardville--present

Birkholz--present Hardiman--present Sanborn--excused

Bishop--present Hunter--present Schauer--present

Brater--present Jacobs--excused Scott--present

Brown--present Jansen--present Stamas--present

Cassis--present Jelinek--present Switalski--present

Cherry--present Kahn--present Thomas--present

Clark-Coleman--present Kuipers--present Van Woerkom--present

Clarke--present McManus--present Whitmer--present

Cropsey--present Olshove--present

Pastor Eddie Morales of Outer Drive Lutheran Church of Detroit offered the following invocation:

Gracious Father, we give You thanks for this day that You have given us. Lord, heavenly Father, we lift up all the Senators here this day that as they discuss issues regarding the state of Michigan, that Your hand may be guiding them as they make these difficult decisions. We ask You, heavenly Father, that they make these decisions according to Your holy will. May You guide them, protect them, and keep them.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senator Cropsey moved that Senators Birkholz and McManus be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Cropsey moved that Senators Garcia and Sanborn be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senators McManus, Birkholz and Barcia entered the Senate Chamber.

The following communication was received:

Department of State

Administrative Rules

Notice of Filing

July 17, 2007

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed at 4:36p.m. this date, administrative rule (07-07-04) for the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Development, entitled "Local Bridge Control." These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44, or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

Sincerely,

Terri Lynn Land

Secretary of State

Robin Houston, Office Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, July 18:

House Bill Nos. 4265 4316

The Secretary announced that the following official bill was printed on Wednesday, July 18, and is available at the legislative website:

House Bill No. 5028

Senator Thomas moved that Senator Jacobs be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Allen asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Allen's statement is as follows:

I had the opportunity to serve under the command with Brigadier General Michael Jacob Rice and his involvement as the public affairs officer of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. He passed away on July 10 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Senator Birkholz and I, which I am reading on her behalf, would like to recognize this through a tribute.

"LET IT BE KNOWN, That it is with our deepest respect that we offer the highest memorial tribute in the life of Brigadier General Michael Jacob Rice. On behalf of the Michigan Legislature, the citizens of Michigan, and the United States of America, we extend our deepest condolences to those who are mourning his loss, especially his family and friends. May they find comfort in their faith and in the knowledge that many people share in his loss and their bereavement.

Brigadier General Rice was born on February 5, 1942, in Napoleon, Ohio. Upon graduating from Wayne State University, he began his military career as an infantryman in Headquarters Company 1st Brigade 46th Infantry Division in Detroit. He later continued his studies at the United States War College at the Harvard University JFK School of Government program for executives in state and local government. Over the years, Brigadier General Rice rose from Platoon Leader and Company Commander to Battalion Commander, culminating in his responsibilities as the State Director of the Selective Service.

A member of the Michigan Army National Guard, Brigadier General Rice was active and very highly regarded. The awards he received for his service are numerous and include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal - 2nd award, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal - 2nd award, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Michigan Service Medal with Gold Oak Leaf Cluster. His leadership in numerous professional organizations including Director for Michigan's Department of Veterans Affairs and State Director for the Selective Service brought him the sincere admiration and regard of his peers. In 1976, Brigadier General Rice was integral in the implementation of Michigan's Vietnam Veterans Bonus Program. As a result of his hard work and dedication to Michigan's veterans, he was appointed Michigan's Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs in 1996. He retired from the military on June 30, 1998.

However, Brigadier General Rice fought his greatest battle against cancer. Although he is no longer with us, he will forever inspire us. As an advocate for promising cancer research, Brigadier General Rice gained local, state, and national recognition. He served on the University of Michigan Prostate Operating Committee and External Advisory Board and was also elected to the Michigan Cancer Consortium Board of Directors in 2006. Frequently he would present in professional and public forums about cancer survivorship and patient advocacy. Clearly, he was an inspiration to all who knew him.

IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, Therefore, This document is signed and dedicated to offer our highest praise in remembrance of Brigadier General Michael Jacob Rice. May his family accept this tribute as a symbol of the high regard in which his memory is held by the people of the State of Michigan and a grateful Nation."

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Brigadier General Michael Jacob Rice.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Messages from the House

Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:

House Bill No.4884

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No.354, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 40107c.

Substitute (H-1).

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No.232 Yeas--34

Allen Cherry Jansen Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jelinek Richardville

Barcia Clarke Kahn Schauer

Basham Cropsey Kuipers Scott

Birkholz George McManus Stamas

Bishop Gilbert Olshove Switalski

Brater Gleason Pappageorge Van Woerkom

Brown Hardiman Patterson Whitmer

Cassis Hunter

Nays--0

Excused--3

Garcia Jacobs Sanborn

Not Voting--1

Thomas

In The Chair: Richardville

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, designated Senator Allen as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:

Senate Bill No.435, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8152 (MCL 600.8152), as amended by 2002 PA 92.

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

Resolutions

Senator Kuipers offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No.85.

A resolution to request the Governor to issue an Executive Directive requiring interdepartmental agreements and cooperation between the Department of Community Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Corrections to coordinate services to inmates in Michigan's prisons.

Whereas, During her State of the State Address on February 6, 2007, Governor Granholm proposed her prison reform and budget plan, which she later revealed included the premature release of up to 6,000 convicted felons into Michigan communities. As the calculated first step of her proposed prison solution, on February 20, 2007, GovernorGranholm announced the closure of the Southern Michigan Correctional Facility in Jackson, Michigan; and

Whereas, In response to the Governor's early release plan, the Michigan Senate Subcommittee on Prison Reform and Public Safety was formed on February 22, 2007, and charged with conducting an overall assessment and review of the Michigan Department of Corrections; and

Whereas, On May 29, 2007, after three months of thorough hearings and extensive research, the Subcommittee on PrisonReform and Public Safety announced its findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Those findings disclosed an alarming lack of interdepartment cooperation between various state departments providing services to inmates in Michigan prisons. This has resulted in waste, mismanagement, and inefficiency by the Michigan Department of Corrections and afailure of the Governor's departments to provide many prisoners with the resources and support services they need to makea smooth transition back into the community. Among the resources and services found lacking by the Subcommittee werethe departments' collective failure to coordinate transitional mental health care programming and medication for parolees, which would help prevent an abrupt discontinuation of treatment and a recurrence of mental health symptoms upon release. The Subcommittee also identified inefficiencies in departmental operations that resulted in failure to provide other necessary services, such as: assisting parole-eligible inmates with obtaining personal identification information needed to obtain housing, employment, and a driver's license and to reintegrate into society; and ensuring eligible parolees receive assistance with essential services upon release, securing immediate eligibility in programs and medical coverage; and

Whereas, Without certain essential resources and critical services in place at the time of release, many parolees have anincreased likelihood of returning to a life of crime, unnecessarily contributing to Michigan's exceedingly high 50 percent recidivism rate. To ensure parolees' smooth transition back into the community and to avoid the continued waste of limited government resources associated with the current lack of cooperation between the departments, the Subcommittee concluded that the Department of Corrections, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Human Services need to cooperate and work together to achieve efficiency and reduce costs; and

Whereas, Interdepartmental cooperation is an essential part of necessary cost savings. Streamlining interdepartmental operations would promote better coordination of services to Michigan inmates and reduce recidivism rates; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we request the Governor to issue an Executive Directive requiring interdepartmental agreements between the Department of Corrections, the Department of Community Health, and the Department of Human Services establishing guidelines and requiring interdepartment cooperation, communication, and sharing of resources; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor's office and the directors of the Department of Community Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Corrections.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform,

Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Senator Cropsey moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Barcia, Birkholz, Cassis, Gleason, Pappageorge, Patterson and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

Senators Birkholz, Scott, Anderson, Whitmer, Clarke, Cropsey, Cherry and McManus asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Birkholz's statement is as follows:

I was absent yesterday due to my participation in helping to educate newly-elected Senators and State Representatives from across the Midwest at the Midwest Legislative Conference Leadership Training Program. Had I been here, I wouldhave voted on Calendar Item No.10, House Bill No.4471, "yes" and House Bill No.4614, Calendar Item No.11, I would have voted "yes."

Senator Scott's statement is as follows:

In a 1989 Jet magazine interview, boxer Thomas Hearns said, "If you think long enough about it, you'll do it." Well, that may be great wisdom, but I'm here to tell you that I'm getting pretty impatient with my colleagues across the aisle just sitting there thinking about insurance.

How long do you need to think about treating one group of citizens differently than another? How long do you need to think about the thousands of folks who are paying thousands of dollars a year simply to protect their cars and homes? How long do you need to think about the thousands more who are driving uninsured because they simply cannot afford to pay the exorbitant rates charged by insurance companies?

You've thought long enough. It's time for you to do it--act on my bills and bring fairness to insurance in Michigan.

Just on a side note, in the Detroit News and Free Press, they talk about issues of race. Let's make a lie out of them and say that 40 years is enough. Let's change those things and do my insurance bills.

Senator Anderson's statement is as follows:

I'd like to ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing someone who is going to be leaving the Senate. She has served in various capacities in the Legislature as a member of the staff in the House for Representative Sheltrown. I was fortunate enough to have her come work with me in January and tomorrow will be her last day.

She will be leaving the Senate and leaving the employment of the state of Michigan and taking another position. Her name is Maggie Striz and she has been a valuable member of my staff. We are certainly going to miss her. I wanted to ask my colleagues to join me in saying good-bye to her, but I wanted to mention to her that she is going to be taking her awesome work ethic and passion to the heart of the Lake Center for Land Conservancy, the conservation policy department. I wanted to ask my fellow members to join me in saying good-bye to Maggie and recognizing her at this time.

Senator Whitmer's statement is as follows:

Yesterday the Michigan Supreme Court turned out a decision on voting rights here in Michigan. They turned 35 years of court decisions that protected voter rights on its head yesterday. They chose not to follow 35 years of precedents.

In Michigan, voting rights are just about absolute. There are two things in the Michigan Constitution: You need to be of a certain age and you need to have lived in Michigan for six months. Now that is no longer the law. We all know that the political winds blow left and sometimes they blow right, and what we rely on is the court to protect us all from those political winds. Yesterday they did just the opposite. In a partisan decision, the Michigan Supreme Court changed the law of Michigan. We now have a lower standard that makes it harder for people in our state to vote. We should be focused on making it easier for the people of Michigan to vote; to make it easier for them to participate in this process, this democracy. Yesterday's decision is shameful, and we need to act.

Senator Clarke's statement is as follows:

I also echo the same concerns as the Senator from Lansing. The state Supreme Court's decision on its face may appear to be reasonable to require someone to have a piece of identification or to sign an affidavit stating that they don't in order to vote. But what is the problem that this decision is attempting to address? Has there been fraud at the ballot boxes in this state, in Detroit, or anywhere else that has been substantiated? There hasn't been any; there isn't a problem.

My concerns are for the elderly. Many people who are older, who are physically ill, who can't drive, or who don't need a license but want to vote. They may not go to the polls if they feel the need to produce an I.D. that they don't have. There are others in this state who have lost their jobs, and not only that, they don't have a car. They may not even have a home or any place to stay, but they are still citizens and they deserve the right to vote.

Sure, technically, people are going to be able to vote, but will they come to the polls knowing that they are going to have to produce some form of I.D. that they don't have, that they can't get? People are suspicious about this government, and sometimes I don't blame them. But we don't want to use this as a way to turn people away from the polls. We need everybody to participate now.

You know, we are talking about balancing the budget. We need to get the public will behind the tools and resources we need to help balance the budget, whether it's reforming the government, whether it's raising revenue, or whether it's cutting programs. We want people to let us know what they want us to do, and the best way to do that is to encourage everyone to vote. The Supreme Court has sent the message the other way, sending people away from the polls. That's not the way to run a democracy.

I urge us to do everything we can in our legal power to overturn the Supreme Court's decision.

Senator Cropsey's statement is as follows:

I find it ironic that the other side of the aisle would come up and make an assault on the Supreme Court for protecting the integrity of the ballot. This is just amazing to me, but I guess it's just typical of the other side of the aisle. Whether the Supreme Court rule was constitutional--basically, they ruled that you need to present a photo I.D.; that the law that we have is constitutional. Now somehow that adds such a burden, but whenever a person wants to go out and buy alcohol, guess what, they have to present a photo I.D. But perhaps your ballot is not worth a drink. Perhaps electing the President and making sure the process has integrity isn't worth getting a beer. Give me a break.

One of the footnotes in one of the justice's opinion said this: "Interestingly, amicus curiae supporting the constitutionallyof the statute had presented certified death certificates of 46 persons who 'voted' in the November 2004 election despite the ordinarily indisposing condition of being dead at the time." All of these persons died well in advance of the elections with dates of death ranging from 16 months to more than 12 years prior to the November 2004 election. A surprising number of these deceased "voters" apparently voted at their precinct. Now I'm wondering do these cadavers end up getting up out of their graves going and then saying, "Oh, hey, we're voting." I don't think so.

I also find it very interesting that this administration under its proposals on criminal justice reform, if you can call itthat, has a few items in which they are saying, "You know what, we think the penalties for election fraud are too stringent." Now truly in a constitutional republic where the people rule, the people ought to be ruling and not people from the dead or people who say they are speaking on behalf of the dead and are using a fraudulent means to vote. I think at least we ought to say that the ballot box deserves at least as much consideration as going out and getting a beer.

Senator Cherry's statement is as follows:

Very quickly, I want to join with my colleagues who are urging us to take action to change the Supreme Court decision or to change the law so that the decision can be overruled because I do believe that no matter what, it's important to make sure that we make it as accessible as possible to our citizens to vote.

There have not been cases of voter fraud relating to I.D. I think it's time that we recognize this is really just another barrier that's put in place to make it harder for older people who do want to choose to go to the polls because, partly, I know of older people who don't want to feel isolated, who are fragile, but may not have all of their details--not have their I.D. with them. I think it's important that they have the ability to exercise their full right and be an active participant. I think it's important that students also have that right.

I believe this legislation was put into place purely to put a barrier in our system to make it harder for people to vote andto put in a way for people to challenge voters in an easier situation. That's been used, I know, in the city of Flint over thepast few years to try to challenge people's ability to vote. I think it's about time we shift our focus to one of not challenging voters but actually welcoming them to the polling place. I hope that we will take action to change Michigan law.

Senator McManus' statement is as follows:

It's interesting to hear all of this support for participation in elections. So I would say that if you are truly supportive of increasing participation in elections, I'm sure we'll have bipartisan support of the presidential primary bills that just came out of committee yesterday.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Kuipers and Pappageorge introduced

Senate Bill No.641, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 345, entitled "State survey and remonumentation act," by amending section 8 (MCL 54.268), as amended by 2002 PA 489.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.

Senators Basham, Clark-Coleman, Scott and Gleason introduced

Senate Bill No.642, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2005 PA 214.

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

Senator Brown introduced

Senate Bill No.643, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 708b (MCL 257.708b), as amended by 2004 PA 362.

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

House Bill No.4265, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending section 5c (MCL 432.105c), as amended by 2006 PA 427.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No.4316, entitled

A bill to establish the right of employees to pursue employment free from religious and political indoctrination; to limit employment actions based on attendance at, or receptivity to, employer-selected political or religious programs or communications; to prohibit retaliation for reporting or pursuing a remedy for a suspected violation of the act; and to provide sanctions and remedies.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

Committee Reports

The Committee on Government Operations and Reform reported

Senate Bill No.395, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 783.

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

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Michael D. Bishop

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bishop, Patterson, Cassis and Kuipers

Nays: Senators Schauer, Clarke and Olshove

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations and Reform reported

Senate Bill No.396, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding chapter 7A; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Michael D. Bishop

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bishop, Patterson, Cassis and Kuipers

Nays: Senators Schauer, Clarke and Olshove

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations and Reform reported

Senate Bill No.397, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 753.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Michael D. Bishop

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bishop, Patterson, Cassis and Kuipers

Nays: Senators Schauer, Clarke and Olshove

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations and Reform reported

Senate Bill No.398, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding chapter 7B; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Michael D. Bishop

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bishop, Patterson, Cassis and Kuipers

Nays: Senators Schauer, Clarke and Olshove

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Government Operations and Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at 2:30p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bishop (C), Patterson, Cassis, Kuipers, Schauer, Clarke and Olshove

The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported

Senate Bill No.624, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 613a, 614a, 615a, 624g, 641, and 759a (MCL 168.613a, 168.614a, 168.615a, 168.624g, 168.641, and 168.759a), section 613a as amended by 2003 PA 13, sections 614a and 615a as amended by 1999 PA 72, section 624g as amended by 1990 PA 7, section 641 as amended by 2005 PA 71, and section 759a as amended by 2006 PA 605, and by adding sections 615c and 759c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Michelle McManus

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown and Jansen

Nays: Senator Schauer

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported

Senate Bill No.625, entitled

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Michelle McManus

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown and Jansen

Nays: Senator Schauer

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at 11:30a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McManus (C), Brown, Jansen and Schauer

Excused: Senator Jacobs

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at 9:00a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Pappageorge (C), Van Woerkom, Barcia and Clarke

Excused: Senator Kuipers

Scheduled Meetings

Agriculture and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, July 25, 11:00a.m. or later immediately following session, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1635)

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Senate Agriculture - Wednesday, July 25, 11:00a.m. or later immediately following session, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5932)

Higher Education - Thursday, July 26, 9:00a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Local, Urban and State Affairs - Tuesday, July 24, 3:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)

Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Wednesday, July 25, 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-3447)

State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Tuesday, July 24, 9:30a.m., Legislative Council Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)

Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:37a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at 10:00a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate