No. 9
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
94th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, January 31, 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—excused Pappageorge—present
Anderson—present George—present Patterson—present
Barcia—excused Gilbert—present Prusi—present
Basham—present Gleason—present Richardville—present
Birkholz—present Hardiman—present Sanborn—present
Bishop—present Hunter—present 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—excused
Clark-Coleman—present Kuipers—present Van Woerkom—present
Clarke—present McManus—present Whitmer—present
Cropsey—present Olshove—present
Pastor Kurt Weber of Messiah Lutheran Church of Midland offered the following invocation:
Father God, we thank You today for our good government, that You have put it in place to rule our good state. You’ve truly blessed our state and our communities. Today, God, we ask You to bless all those who are in authority with the wisdom and understanding, love for doing the right thing, and for peace; and that under their leadership, our great state may continue to enjoy Your grace and favor.
Help me, Lord, and all the citizens of this state to be helpful and cooperative with Your leaders and do what benefits our state and gives glory to You, God, and glory to You alone.
So at the opening of this session of the State Senate, we ask that You take care of all of the members of the Senate, all of the presiding officers, and all of the officials, including our Lieutenant Governor and Governor. Remind them of the high office and the responsibility of the offices to which they have been elected. Protect them from any temptations of self-interests.
Heavenly Father, we ask Your blessing upon our state, bless our government, and bless our people. Make our state a blessing to our country, even to the people of the world.
We begin this in the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Richardville, Brown and Bishop entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Garcia be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
January 29, 2008
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Michigan Department of State Police.
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The audit report was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform.
Senator Anderson moved that Senator Brater be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Anderson moved that Senators Barcia and Thomas be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Jacobs and Clark-Coleman admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle and Gallery.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Brater and Kahn entered the Senate Chamber.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.
10:44 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry.
During the recess, Senator Jacobs and Representative Meisner introduced the Ferndale High School Golden Eagle Marching Band, state band champions; Superintendent of Schools Gary Meier, Band Director Elon Jamison, and senior drum major Charlotte Wunderlich; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Ms. Wunderlich responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Clark-Coleman introduced the Detroit Renaissance High School, recipient of the U.S. News & World Report Silver Medal award as a Best High School in the country; The Renaissance Singers, Principal Gail Russell-Jones, and Dr. Connie Calloway, General Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Dr. Calloway and Ms. Russell-Jones responded briefly.
The Renaissance Singers performed musical selections.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, January 30:
House Bill Nos. 5584 5585
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Wednesday, January 30, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1063 1064 1065
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 and read:
January 30, 2008
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment under Sections 21 and 22 of the Tax Tribunal Act, 1973 PA 186, MCL 205.721 and 205.722:
Michigan Tax Tribunal
Mr. Stuart Trager of 1300 East Lafayette Street, Apt. 2007, Detroit, Michigan 48207, county of Wayne, succeeding Jack L. Van Coevering, who has resigned, representing attorneys, for a term commencing February 4, 2008 and expiring June 30, 2011.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The appointment was 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 Kuipers as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, having assumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1009, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 207 (MCL 208.1207).
Substitute (S-1).
The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 4, line 27, by striking out all of subdivision (I) and inserting:
“(I) A FOREIGN PERSON IS NOT SUBJECT TO TAXATION UNDER THIS ACT IF THE FOREIGN PERSON IS DOMICILED IN A SUBNATIONAL JURISDICTION THAT DOES NOT IMPOSE AN INCOME TAX ON A SIMILARLY SITUATED PERSON DOMICILED IN THIS STATE WHOSE PRESENCE IN THE FOREIGN JURISDICTION IS THE SAME AS THE FOREIGN PERSON’S PRESENCE IN THIS STATE.”.
2. Amend page 5, following line 16, by inserting:
“(4) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS ACT TO THE CONTRARY, A FOREIGN PERSON SUBJECT TO TAX UNDER THIS ACT SHALL CALCULATE ITS BUSINESS INCOME TAX BASE AND MODIFIED GROSS RECEIPTS TAX BASE UNDER THIS SECTION. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, THE BUSINESS INCOME TAX BASE AND MODIFIED GROSS RECEIPTS TAX BASE OF A FOREIGN PERSON IS SUBJECT TO ALL ADJUSTMENTS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
(5) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, THE MODIFIED GROSS RECEIPTS TAX BASE OF A FOREIGN PERSON INCLUDES THE SUM OF GROSS RECEIPTS AND THE ADJUSTMENTS UNDER SECTION 203 THAT ARE RELATED TO UNITED STATES BUSINESS ACTIVITY.
(6) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, THE BUSINESS INCOME TAX BASE OF A FOREIGN PERSON INCLUDES THE SUM OF BUSINESS INCOME AND THE ADJUSTMENTS UNDER SECTION 201 THAT ARE RELATED TO UNITED STATES BUSINESS ACTIVITY.
(7) THE SALES FACTOR FOR A FOREIGN PERSON IS A FRACTION, THE NUMERATOR OF WHICH IS THE TOTAL SALES OF THE TAXPAYER IN THIS STATE DURING THE TAX YEAR AND THE DENOMINATOR OF WHICH IS THE TOTAL SALES OF THE TAXPAYER IN THE UNITED STATES DURING THE TAX YEAR. IN CALCULATING THE SALES FACTOR OF A FOREIGN PERSON, NEITHER THE NUMERATOR NOR THE DENOMINATOR SHALL INCLUDE SALES IF TITLE TRANSFERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.” and renumbering the remaining subsection.
3. Amend page 5, following line 17, by inserting:
“(A) “BUSINESS INCOME” MEANS, FOR A FOREIGN PERSON, GROSS INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TAXPAYER’S UNITED STATES BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND GROSS INCOME DERIVED FROM SOURCES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES MINUS THE DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE THAT ARE RELATED TO THAT GROSS INCOME. GROSS INCOME INCLUDES THE PROCEEDS FROM SALES SHIPPED OR DELIVERED TO ANY PURCHASER WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND FOR WHICH TITLE TRANSFERS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES; PROCEEDS FROM SERVICES PERFORMED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES; AND A PRO RATA PROPORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM SERVICES PERFORMED BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES TO THE EXTENT THE RECIPIENT RECEIVES BENEFIT OF THE SERVICES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.” and relettering the remaining subdivisions.
4. Amend page 5, line 18, after “(A)” by inserting “FOR SUBSECTION (1)(B),”.
5. Amend page 5, following line 26, by inserting:
“(D) “GROSS RECEIPTS” MEANS, FOR A FOREIGN PERSON, GROSS RECEIPTS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 111(1) FROM UNITED STATES BUSINESS ACTIVITY OR FROM SOURCES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. GROSS RECEIPTS INCLUDE ALL SALES FOR WHICH TITLE TRANSFERS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES; PROCEEDS FROM ALL SERVICES PERFORMED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES; AND A PRO RATA PORTION OF PROCEEDS FROM SERVICES PERFORMED BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE EXTENT THE RECIPIENT RECEIVES BENEFIT OF THE SERVICES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
6. Amend page 5, line 27, by striking out all of subdivision (C).
The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Cropsey moved that the following bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 954
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 954, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 387 (MCL 750.387), as amended by 1998 PA 311.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Switalski offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 1, line 5, after “gravestone,” by inserting “WAR MEMORIAL, WAR MONUMENT,”.
2. Amend page 2, line 11, after “than” by striking out “$500.00” and inserting “$1,000.00”.
3. Amend page 2, line 12, after “fine” by inserting a comma and “AND UP TO 100 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. IF THE DAMAGED PROPERTY IS A WAR MEMORIAL OR WAR MONUMENT, THE COMMUNITY SERVICE SHALL BE PERFORMED IN A VETERANS HOME OR FOR A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION”.
4. Amend page 2, line 16, by striking out “$2,000.00” and inserting “$5,000.00”.
5. Amend page 2, line 16, after “greater,” by inserting “AND UP TO 200 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. IF THE DAMAGED PROPERTY IS A WAR MEMORIAL OR WAR MONUMENT, THE COMMUNITY SERVICE SHALL BE PERFORMED IN A VETERANS HOME OR FOR A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION,”.
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 25 Yeas—35
Allen Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Anderson Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Schauer
Birkholz George Kuipers Scott
Bishop Gilbert McManus Stamas
Brater Gleason Olshove Switalski
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Nays—0
Excused—3
Barcia Garcia Thomas
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Hardiman and Switalski asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hardiman’s statement is as follows:
I rise to strongly support Senate Bill No. 954. I appreciate the good Senator—Senator Richardville—for sponsoring the bill to penalize defacing or damaging veterans memorials. Just two weeks ago, the Veteran’s Memorial Park in downtown Grand Rapids was vandalized with spray paint. Monuments honoring the service and sacrifice of World War II and Korean veterans were damaged. The names of fallen soldiers were covered with something that looks like a Nazi salute. This is not just some damage to a municipal structure. It is an attack against the memory of those soldiers and against our American ideals they fought for.
This is personal with me. Like so many veterans who came back from Vietnam, the men in my unit had no fanfare, no parades. In fact, people didn’t want to talk about that unpopular war and wished everything about it would just go away. I often have said that no matter how we feel about the war, we should never do that again to our veterans. Even if there were no parades or no big welcome home for me and my comrades, we knew that we had joined an honorable group called veterans. We hoped that our sacrifices would be valued someday with veterans who had come before us.
Those veterans were named on these monuments that were defaced. They deserve better than to have someone sneak into the memorial park at night and damage the tribute our city had given them. I don’t know what motivated the criminals to do this damage. I’m not sure I want to know. I do know this: We need to make the strongest possible statement that we can make. No matter what the protest or twisted point of view someone wanted to make, we draw the line at disrespecting our veterans and mocking their memory. The bill before us will send that message.
I want to thank Senator Richardville again and the committee for reporting the bill to the floor. I hope that we will all support them.
Senator Switalski’s statement is as follows:
This amendment will specify war memorials in the vandalism law. It will increase the fines for vandals, and it will add community service to convicted vandals, but it will maintain the current felony provisions in law.
Mr. President, I don’t know if you have ever had this experience, but sometimes you get what you ask for and then you’re still mad. I’m mad now because Senator Richardville, by being open-minded, willing to negotiate and discuss, keeping his mind on policy rather than on politics and being a great legislator, has just now ruined my whole speech. Now I’ve got the greatest speech I never gave, but when you win and when you get something fixed, you are supposed to shut up. So I hope you all will just vote for the amendment.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senators Scott and Clarke 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:
Barbara Jordan, that brilliant and eloquent United States Congresswoman, told an audience at Harvard University, “The stakes are too high for government to be a spectator sport.” Unfortunately, it would seem that insurance reform, in the eyes of the Legislature, has become just such a spectator sport. While there are a few committed players who are out there every day fighting for a victory, there are too many others on the sidelines just watching. At least in most sports, the players are applauded by the spectators for their efforts, but in this arena, the spectators sit on their hands silently watching.
I stand before you today to once again remind you that if we are to bring equality to the insurance system in this state, you must be more than observers. You must participate in the process. You must believe in the process. You must believe in the final outcome, and you must work to make it happen. You must stand up, take action, and move my bills. In the end, the winners will be the thousands of drivers and homeowners in Michigan.
Senator Clarke’s statement is as follows:
Hopefully, this will be the last comment that I make on this subject. Yesterday evening, the mayor of Detroit apologized to the citizens of the city and the residents of the state of Michigan. The issues raised in this matter are serious. They are personal and it appears that his wife is addressing those. The legal matters arising from this issue are appropriately being investigated by the prosecutor.
I do believe that elected officials should be held to a higher standard. We hold the public’s trust. We manage the tax dollars for others. Whether we intend to or not, we are also role models, especially to young people. But the city of Detroit right now is facing grave, grave challenges. The mayor’s text messaging is not one of them. Yes, I can understand why people are outraged about his behavior, but there are other things that we should be angry about. Every month, it appears that there is another youth who is a victim by a drive-by shooter. Where is the outrage there? Every week, another family in this state is facing foreclosure. Who is angry about that? And every day in the downtown area that I live in, men eat their lunch and breakfast out of garbage dumpsters. Who’s talking about that? Yes, even in this Legislature, we are addressing critical issues such as foreclosure to provide refinancing. But let me say this: For someone who is behind in their mortgage payments in this state, for a family who is currently facing foreclosure, there is no assistance from any level of government right now. That’s outrageous.
There are serious problems in this state. My city and our region, I believe, are in an economic depression. It’s time to leave the mayor alone. Let his wife and the prosecutor handle the situation. We need to address the problems at home. We need to handle them right now.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Garcia, Gleason and Van Woerkom introduced
Senate Bill No. 1068, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5714 (MCL 600.5714), as amended by 2004 PA 105.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Stamas introduced
Senate Bill No. 1069, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 277.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Kahn and Barcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 1070, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 204c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Brown, Kahn, Pappageorge, Van Woerkom and George introduced
Senate Bill No. 1071, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16285.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Brown, Kahn, Pappageorge, Van Woerkom and George introduced
Senate Bill No. 1072, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2212c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Whitmer introduced
Senate Bill No. 1073, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2006 PA 268.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Whitmer introduced
Senate Bill No. 1074, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.212), as amended by 2006 PA 346.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Sanborn introduced
Senate Bill No. 1075, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 11b and 12d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b and 777.12d), section 11b as amended by 2005 PA 207 and section 12d as amended by 2002 PA 127.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Cropsey introduced
Senate Bill No. 1076, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials,” by amending section 1 (MCL 125.1651), as amended by 2006 PA 659.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 5584, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled “Grade A milk law of 2001,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 20, 30, 31, 33a, 41, 44, 50, 53, 60, 61, 62, 63, 68, and 69 (MCL 288.472, 288.473, 288.474, 288.475, 288.476, 288.477, 288.490, 288.500, 288.501, 288.503a, 288.511, 288.514, 288.520, 288.523, 288.530, 288.531, 288.532, 288.533, 288.538, and 288.539), section 33a as added by 2004 PA 277.
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 Agriculture.
House Bill No. 5585, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled “Manufacturing milk law of 2001,” by amending sections 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 70, 90, 110, 110a, 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, 119, 125, 130, 131, 136, 137, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 152, and 159 (MCL 288.570, 288.571, 288.572, 288.573, 288.575, 288.576, 288.577, 288.630, 288.650, 288.670, 288.670a, 288.671, 288.673, 288.674, 288.675, 288.676, 288.679, 288.685, 288.690, 288.691, 288.696, 288.697, 288.699, 288.700, 288.701, 288.702, 288.703, 288.712, and 288.719), section 110a as added by 2004 PA 282.
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 Agriculture.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
Senate Bill No. 1061, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by amending the title, as amended by 2002 PA 304, and by adding chapters 46, 47, and 48.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Sanborn, Cassis, Stamas, Hunter, Clarke and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
Senate Bill No. 1062, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 235 (MCL 208.1235).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Sanborn, Cassis, Stamas, Hunter, Clarke and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Richardville (C), Sanborn, Cassis, Stamas, Hunter, Clarke and Olshove
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at 2:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Allen (C), Gilbert, Stamas and Clarke
Excused: Senator Hunter
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, at 3:07 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators George (C), Patterson, Sanborn, Allen, Clarke, Gleason and Jacobs
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Community Health Department - Thursdays, February 14, February 21 and February 28, 1:00 p.m., and March 13, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Environmental Quality Department - Tuesdays, February 5 (CANCELED) and February 12, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Higher Education - Tuesday, February 19, 1:00 p.m., Michigan State University, Radiology Building, 184 Service Road, East Lansing; Friday, February 22, 10:30 a.m., Alma College, Tyler-Van Dusen Campus Center, 614 W. Superior Street, Alma; Monday, February 25, 10:00 a.m., Grand Valley State University, Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, 301 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids; and Monday, March 3, 10:00 a.m., University of Michigan-Dearborn, Institute for Advanced Vehicle Systems Building, Borg Warner Auditorium, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Tuesdays, February 19, February 26, March 4 and March 11, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Wednesday, February 6, 2:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (CANCELED); and Thursday, February 14, 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Appropriations, Senate/House - Thursday, February 7, 11:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Energy Policy and Public Utilities - Thursday, February 7, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)
Health Policy - Wednesday, February 6, 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-0793)
Judiciary - Tuesday, February 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-6920)
Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees -
Subcommittee -
Investment - Friday, February 1, 11:00 a.m., Room 927, South Tower, House Office Building (373-0575)
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Wednesday, February 6, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373‑3447)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:08 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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