No. 2

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

94th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 16, 2008.

10:00 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.

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

Allen—present Garcia—present 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—present

Bishop—present Hunter—excused Schauer—present

Brater—present Jacobs—present Scott—present

Brown—present Jansen—present Stamas—present

Cassis—present Jelinek—present Switalski—present

Cherry—present Kahn—present Thomas—present

Clark-Coleman—present Kuipers—excused Van Woerkom—present

Clarke—excused McManus—present Whitmer—present

Cropsey—present Olshove—present

Reverend Christine Barton of First Congregational Church of Cadillac offered the following invocation:

Almighty Holy One, we seek Your presence here with each one of us this day, for surely we have great and urgent work to do. Each individual in this chamber, whether truly aware or not, has been given a task—yes, we might even say a gift by You, O God—to do something beyond the ordinary. We thank You for the opportunity.

Inspire us with a new sense of purpose and determination as we join with each other, letting go of old differences and grievances. Help us to reconcile so that we might come to understand the nature of the holy work You have given to us. That is, to make life better, to make life safer, to make life healthier, and to make our beautiful state of Michigan run more smoothly and efficiently without losing sight of our people and their humanity.

We come, O God, from many cities and villages, from beyond the Straits, and out of Detroit, from Traverse City and Alpena and Saginaw and Grand Rapids and all those places in between. From varying view points and different needs we come. We represent Your people in this beautiful land we call Michigan, and it is in their best interest we have been chosen to serve and to give leadership. Enlighten and inspire us so that we do not mistake our political agendas for the pressing and very critical needs of Your people.

Blessed One, the needs of Michigan people are mind-bending. We ask You to fill us with compassion that we might feel and respond to the pressures of their joblessness, of their homelessness, of their health care crisis, and the deep burden so many families have been shouldering because loved ones have been sent to war—some having paid the dearest price of all. We ask Your blessings upon them especially.

We would seek to move beyond pious words and attitudes to practical and ethical applications of sound leadership and citizenship. We ask, O God, that You might bless us with enough discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships to make a difference. May You bless us with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitations of people so that we may work for justice, freedom, and peace.

May You bless us, O God, with the tears of compassion for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger, and war, so that we may reach out our hands to comfort them with solid care and healing.

And, gracious God, bless us with enough foolishness to believe that we can make a difference to the world, so that we can do what others claim cannot be done: to bring justice and kindness and healing to our beloved state and, in so doing, to our world. Amen.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Kuipers be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Garcia, Hardiman and Barcia entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Thomas moved that Senators Clarke and Hunter be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

The following communications were received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

December 28, 2007

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:

Performance audit of General Controls of the Offender Management Network Information System, Department of Corrections and Department of Information Technology.

January 10, 2008

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:

Performance audit of Parnall Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections.

Sincerely,

Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.

Auditor General

The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform.

The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Thursday, January 10, and are available at the legislative website:

Senate Bill Nos. 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012

House Bill Nos. 5590 5591 5592 5593 5594 5595 5596 5597 5598 5599 5600 5601 5602 5603

5604 5605 5606

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Messages from the Governor

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

Senate Bill No. 436

Senate Bill No. 222

Senate Bill No. 229

Senate Bill No. 232

Senate Bill No. 238

Senate Bill No. 240

The motion prevailed.

The following message from the Governor was received:

Date: January 11, 2008

Time: 6:30 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 730 (Public Act No. 1), being

An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 4, 6, 504, 605, 701, 859, 861, 1296, 1311, 1311g, 1321, 1701, 1701a, 1711, 1723, 1724, 1751, 1752, 1756, 1757, and 1761 (MCL 380.4, 380.6, 380.504, 380.605, 380.701, 380.859, 380.861, 380.1296, 380.1311, 380.1311g, 380.1321, 380.1701, 380.1701a, 380.1711, 380.1723, 380.1724, 380.1751, 380.1752, 380.1756, 380.1757, and 380.1761), section 4 as amended by 2005 PA 61, sections 6, 701, 859, 861, and 1724 as amended by 2003 PA 299, sections 504 and 1701a as amended by 1994 PA 416, section 605 as amended by 1985 PA 86, section 1311 as amended by 2007 PA 138, section 1311g as amended by 2007 PA 21, section 1321 as amended by 1990 PA 163, section 1723 as amended by 2004 PA 415, and section 1752 as added by 2006 PA 186, and by adding section 504c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on January 11, 2008, at 9:10 a.m.)

Respectfully,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

January 9, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointment to state office pursuant to Section 179 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.279:

Commission of Agriculture

Ms. Ann M. Jousma-Miller, a Democrat, of 19 Mulberry Circle, Gladstone, Michigan 49837, county of Delta, reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2011.

January 9, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointment to state office under Section 6 of the Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority Act, 2005 PA 226, MCL 129.266:

Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority Board of Directors

Mr. John G. Russell of 6254 Pine Hollow Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, reappointed to represent individuals with knowledge, skill, or experience in the business or financial fields, for a term expiring December 15, 2011.

January 10, 2008

Pursuant to Section 7 of the McCauley-Traxler Law-Bowman-McNeely Lottery Act, 1972 PA 239 of 1972, MCL 432.5, please be advised of the following appointment to office:

Commissioner of State Lottery

Mr. M. Scott Bowen of 2235 Shawnee Drive S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, succeeding Gary C. Peters, who has resigned, for a term commencing January 13, 2008.

Sincerely,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform.

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, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, designated Senator Gleason as Chairperson.

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

Senate Bill No. 848, entitled

A bill to amend 1946 (1st Ex Sess) PA 9, entitled “An act to create the Michigan veterans’ trust fund, and to define who shall be eligible to receive assistance therefrom; to provide for the disbursement of the income thereof and surplus therein; to create a board of trustees, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for county and district committees, and their powers, duties, and expenses; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations to carry out the provisions of this act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 35.605), as amended by 2002 PA 53.

Senate Bill No. 849, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 503b.

Senate Bill No. 851, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 7a.

Senate Bill No. 852, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 12.257), as amended by 2007 PA 50.

Senate Bill No. 853, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled “An act to establish the state children’s trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund,” by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 2005 PA 119.

Senate Bill No. 854, entitled

A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled “An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies,” (MCL 21.141 to 21.147) by adding section 5.

Senate Bill No. 855, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending section 41 (MCL 432.41), as amended by 1997 PA 72.

Senate Bill No. 856, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 316, entitled “Michigan education trust act,” by amending sections 9 and 11 (MCL 390.1429 and 390.1431).

Senate Joint Resolution J, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 5 and 6 of article VIII and section 19 of article IX, to prohibit the investment of certain public funds in companies engaged in business with known state sponsors of terror.

The bills and joint resolution were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 846, entitled

A bill to prohibit the investment of certain state money or other assets in companies with certain types of business operations in countries designated as state sponsors of terror; to require divestment of any current investments in those companies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

Substitute (S-2).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 847, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 38.1133), as amended by 2000 PA 307.

Substitute (S-2).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 850, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by amending sections 124 and 142 (MCL 389.124 and 389.142), section 124 as amended by 1997 PA 135 and section 142 as amended by 1997 PA 23.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 967, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 450.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 999, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 253.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

Resolutions

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

Senate Resolution No. 122

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21

The motion prevailed.

The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:

Senate Resolution No. 139

The resolution consent calendar was adopted.

Senator Richardville offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 139.

A resolution recognizing January 2008 as Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The members of the Michigan Senate are dedicated to the continued support of efforts to better the lives of Michigan’s youth; and

Whereas, The citizens of Michigan recognize that a mentor provides a positive influence during a pivotal time in a child’s life. The lasting effects reach not only the children involved, but serve to strengthen our communities statewide; and

Whereas, Through the activities and initiatives undertaken by the many mentoring programs throughout the state, thousands of Michigan’s young people are given the opportunity to learn skills they need to succeed; and

Whereas, Statistics indicate that most children who have had positive role models and mentors in their lives are less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol and more likely to perform at a higher level at school; and

Whereas, Mentoring Month allows us to honor those who have donated their time and experiences to better the lives of our state’s youth. Further, it operates to highlight the great importance mentoring has in our local communities and state as a whole; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize January 2008 as Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan.

Senators Gleason, Jacobs, Olshove, Pappageorge and Switalski were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senators Olshove, Anderson, Gleason, Cherry, Gilbert, Switalski, Prusi and Pappageorge offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 140.

A resolution to encourage cable operators to maintain public access channels at their existing, lower tier location and provide these channels at no additional cost to subscribers.

Whereas, The federal Communications Act allows local franchising authorities to require cable providers to set aside channels for public, education, or government (PEG) use. Most Michigan city and township governments, acting as local franchising authorities, have negotiated the inclusion of PEG channels in their cable packages. In order that these channels be accessible to all cable customers, they are often offered in the lowest tier of channels, thereby allowing those customers who do not subscribe to digital programming to receive the PEG channels; and

Whereas, Local government programming on the PEG channels is an important means used by government officials to reach out to their constituents. PEG channels provide an accessible way for local content to be distributed to the community, and the use of PEG channels by education, government, and healthcare entities has been met with great success; and

Whereas, Customers who subscribe to basic cable do not need a digital box to access the PEG channels, which are currently broadcast in analog format. The move of PEG channels to a higher channel, outside the range of analog television, will require the installation of a digital box. Customers may have to pay a monthly fee in order to have a digital box and access to the higher PEG channels. Many elderly and low-income residents may not be able to afford the digital box and will lose access to their PEG channels; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we encourage cable operators to maintain public access channels at their existing, lower tier location and provide these channels at no additional cost to subscribers; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Public Service Commission, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association.

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 Energy Policy and Public Utilities.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Basham, Brater, Clark-Coleman, Jacobs and Whitmer were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Kuipers introduced

Senate Bill No. 1013, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1280 (MCL 380.1280), as amended by 2006 PA 123.

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

Senators Cassis, Pappageorge, Garcia and Kuipers introduced

Senate Bill No. 1014, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 117 (MCL 208.1117).

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

Senators Cassis, Pappageorge, Garcia, Kahn and Kuipers introduced

Senate Bill No. 1015, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2003 PA 114.

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

Senators Anderson, Schauer, Prusi, Olshove, Barcia, Basham, Gleason and Jacobs introduced

Senate Bill No. 1016, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 264a.

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

Senators Schauer, Anderson, Olshove, Jacobs, Gleason, Prusi, Barcia and Basham introduced

Senate Bill No. 1017, entitled

A bill to prohibit vendors of procurement contracts with local units of government from employing persons not authorized to work in the United States; to require certain affirmations; and to provide for remedies.

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

Senator Schauer introduced

Senate Bill No. 1018, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled “The local development financing act,” by amending section 12a (MCL 125.2162a), as amended by 2004 PA 365.

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

Statements

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Scott’s statement is as follows:

On December 12 and 13, I was excused from session to attend an Executive Committee meeting of the National Organization of Black Elected Women Legislators, of which I am a member, serving as the second vice president. I would like the record to reflect that on December 12, had I been here, I would have voted “no” on Roll Call No. 552 and “yes” on Roll Call Nos. 553-575. On December 13, had I been here, I would have voted “no” on Roll Call No. 576; “yes” on Roll Call Nos. 577-583; “no” on Roll Call No. 584; “yes” on Roll Call Nos. 585-588; “no” on Roll Call Nos. 589 and 590; “yes” on Roll Call Nos. 591-605; “no” on Roll Call Nos. 606 and 607; and “yes” on Roll Call Nos. 608-610.

And also, last Wednesday, January 9, 2008, I missed session due to an opportunity that was extended to me by the National Foundation of Women Legislators to be a part of a delegation of elected women officials from across the country to meet with officials in Taiwan. It was very interesting because they had an election of state legislators at that same time, and many others were able to visit a lot of governmental offices.

It is unfortunate, however, that I missed the opportunity to join all of you in extending our great appreciation and our sincere best wishes to Pam Nyquist, as she was recognized by this esteem chamber for her remarkable contributions to this state. I, too, wish Pam all the best in her retirement.

I also regret that I was unable to join you in reflections and in celebration of life of one of our very own Senate employees, Mr. Mike Farley. My condolences and prayers go out to my colleagues, Senator Gilda Jacobs and her staff, as well as the Farley family.

Lastly, let me just thank my colleague from the 4th District for standing in my absence in keeping my message on the need for insurance front and center in this chamber. Thank you, Senator Thomas.

And now, my regular statement, Mr. Jesse Jackson says, “Where there is hope, there is life; where there is life there is possibility; and where there is possibility, change can occur.” I am starting out this year with hope—hope that my goals of true and fair insurance reform will take place and hope that my colleagues will recognize the importance of their support on this crucial legislation.

Mr. Jackson says, “Where there is hope, there is life.” And, believe me folks, I have plenty of life and support and motivation behind these bills to keep them alive.

Mr. Jackson says, “Where there is life, there is possibility.” That’s what continues to get me up every morning, and not just possibility but probability that change will happen.

Jesse Jackson says, “Where there is possibility, change can occur.” And I stand before you this morning to pledge to continue that fight by standing here every session and reminding you of the importance of insurance reform.

There is also a gentleman by the name of Mr. Harold Smith, who happened to have been my father, who told me change will come because change must come, and so I am looking for my colleagues to do that change.

Senator Cropsey’s statement is as follows:

In 1985, Michigan became the first state in the nation to enact a compressive law recognizing the rights of victims of crime. In 1988, the voters overwhelmingly added to our State Constitution the rights for victims of crime. Over the past two decades, these rights have gradually incorporated legal thinking and court hearings and have given victims some recourse in trying to be made whole where possible in giving them a voice in the criminal justice process.

Inasmuch as giving Michigan victims of crime a voice, we have been a model for the rest of the nation. Former Senator Bill Van Regenmorter was instrumental in helping. At least 36 states write their constitutional amendments of laws granting rights to the victims of crime. But Senator Van Regenmorter is now gone; he has retired and having a well-deserved change of pace. What is somewhat disturbing to me is how rapidly the debate has changed since Senator Van Regenmorter retired. Increasingly, victims of crime are losing their voice in the legislative arena.

I have just talked today with the Senator from the 31st District because he and I are the only legislators who actually served and voted on the original bill back in 1985 and on the joint resolution back in 1988. Senator Barcia has also been the sponsor of the constitutional rights for crime victims when he served in the United States Congress. He and I have agreed to establish a crime victim’s rights caucus and extend to every other legislator the opportunity to join this caucus. Our goals are to listen to victims, to give a voice to victims, and to advocate for the rights of victims who have been impacted by crime.

Senator Whitmer’s statement is as follows:

I was just listening to the previous speaker talk about victims of crime and I think that—I would like to think, anyways—everyone in this chamber would say that we should protect people who are victims of crime, absolutely. In 49 other states, victims of drug companies get to recover from those drug companies. There is only one state where victims cannot recover and that is the state of Michigan. We need to protect those victims because I think if a drug company sells a drug that kills someone, that is criminal. Forty-nine other states recognize a right to recover and we don’t. We should protect those victims as well.

Committee Reports

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Judiciary and Corrections submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cropsey (C) and Kahn

Excused: Senator Brater

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Jelinek (C), Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus, Stamas, Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Environmental Quality Department - Tuesday, February 5, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Higher Education and Community Colleges, and House Higher Education and Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittees - Wednesdays, January 23 and January 30, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Retirement - Tuesday, January 29, 12:00 noon, Room 110, Farnum Building (373-2768)

Energy Policy and Public Utilities - Thursday, January 17, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)

Finance - Thursday, January 17, 11:00 a.m. or later immediately following session, Room 110, Farnum Building (373‑1758)

Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees -

Subcommittee -

Investment - Thursday, January 17, 2:00 p.m., Room 927, South Tower, House Office Building (373-0575)

State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Tuesday, January 22, 9:30 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)

Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:36 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, January 17, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate

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