No. 88

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

94th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, December 2, 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 not present.

Allen—present Garcia—present Pappageorge—present

Anderson—present George—present Patterson—excused

Barcia—present 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—present

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

Clarke—present McManus—present Whitmer—present

Cropsey—present Olshove—present

Father Paul Megge of the Cheboygan Catholic Community of Cheboygan offered the following invocation:

We thank Him for so many wonderful things He has done for us, especially during this, our Thanksgiving holiday time, when we recall and call to mind all the wonderful things our God does for us. And we thank Him for placing us here in our beautiful state of Michigan where His creation, the talents of His creation just burst into beauty from the one part of the state to the very other—from the east to the west and from the north to the south—and we thank Him for all the wonderful things.

But, Lord, we do ask You also to be aware in this time of our life on this earth and in our state that things are not always so good, and we hope that You will be with us. Send Your Spirit upon this building and upon the Senate and the House, that You may inspire the men and women here to carry out the duties for all of the people in this great state of ours. And we thank Him again.

And, Lord, be with us as we begin this session today and all sessions in this building for Your great honor and glory; for the wonderful and thanksgiving we have for placing us here; and the duty and the honor that we have to work for Your people in this state. We thank You and pray in Your name. Amen.

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

Recess

Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.

11:59 a.m.

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

During the recess, Senators Cherry, Jacobs, Sanborn, Stamas, Kuipers, McManus, Hardiman, Gilbert, Garcia, Pappageorge, Cassis, Bishop, Kahn, Jelinek, Van Woerkom, Jansen, George, Birkholz and Brown entered the Senate Chamber.

A quorum of the Senate was present.

Motions and Communications

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 1622

Senate Bill No. 1638

Senate Bill No. 1639

Senate Bill No. 1640

Senate Bill No. 1641

Senate Bill No. 1642

Senate Bill No. 1635

Senate Bill No. 1636

Senate Bill No. 1637

Senate Bill No. 1013

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

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

November 14, 2008

Pursuant to PA 244 of 2008, Section 58e(1)(b), I am nominating the following individuals to the Michigan housing and community development fund advisory committee:

Dr. Kenneth Bensen, 3130 Preakness Way, Lansing, Michigan 48906, county of Ingham.

Dr. Dennis Bernard, 843 Suffield, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, county of Oakland.

Mr. Jim Logue, 10333 River Rock Boulevard, Dimondale, Michigan 48821, county of Eaton.

Mr. Lee Schwartz, 5046 Grieb Road, Webberville, Michigan 48892, county of Ingham.

Mr. David Trott, 158 Lake Park Drive, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, county of Oakland.

Mr. John Ziraldo, 4310 Commonwealth Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48208, county of Wayne.

Please contact Bill Sullivan in my office if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Bishop

Senate Majority Leader

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communication was received:

Department of Labor and Economic Growth

November 13, 2008

As required by Section 220(7) and Section 315 of Act 135, P.A. of 1986, as amended, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth is submitting the enclosed annual report that addresses the status of licensing of asbestos abatement contractors, the amount of money generated by fees, the number of asbestos abatement projects inspected, the number of citations issued for violations of this act, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations in the State of Michigan.

Copies of this annual report have been forwarded to the state capitol mail room for distribution to each member of the Senate.

Questions regarding this report or the Asbestos Abatement Contractors Licensing Program may be directed to Douglas Kalinowski, Director, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, at 517.322.1817.

Sincerely,

Stanley “Skip” Pruss

Director

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

Senator Thomas moved that Senator Schauer be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, November 13:

House Bill Nos. 4977 6180 6338 6550 6574

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Friday, November 14:

House Bill Nos. 4291 4548 4778 5690 5691 5771 6070 6089 6090 6096 6104 6114 6185 6307

6340 6341 6353 6405 6462 6495 6496 6499 6500 6515 6524 6542 6543 6544

6545 6546 6547 6549 6562 6596 6599 6600 6601 6602 6604 6605 6606 6608

6609 6612 6613 6614 6615 6616 6617 6618

The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Thursday, November 13, and are available at the legislative website:

Senate Bill Nos. 1623 1624 1625 1626 1627 1628 1629 1630 1631 1632 1633 1634

House Bill Nos. 6619 6620 6621 6622 6623 6624 6625 6626 6627 6628 6629 6630 6631 6632

6633 6634 6635 6636 6637 6638 6639 6640 6641 6642 6643 6644 6645 6646

6647 6648 6649

The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Friday, November 14, and are available at the legislative website:

Senate Bill Nos. 1643 1644 1645 1646 1647 1648 1649

House Bill Nos. 6650 6651 6652 6653 6654 6655 6656 6657 6658 6659 6660 6661 6662 6663

6664 6665

The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Thursday, November 20, and are available at the legislative website:

House Bill Nos. 6666 6667 6668 6669 6670 6671 6672 6673 6674 6675 6676 6677 6678 6679

6680 6681 6682 6683 6684 6685 6686 6687 6688 6689 6690 6691 6692 6693

6694 6695 6696 6697 6698 6699 6700 6701 6702 6703 6704 6705 6706 6707

6708 6709 6710 6711 6712 6713 6714 6715 6716 6717 6718 6719 6720 6721

6722 6723 6724 6725 6726 6727 6728 6729 6730 6731 6732 6733 6734 6735

6736 6737 6738 6739 6740 6741 6742 6743 6744 6745 6746 6747

The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Wednesday, November 26, and are available at the legislative website:

House Bill Nos. 6748 6749 6750 6751 6752 6753 6754 6755 6756 6757 6758

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

Senate Bill No. 776

Senate Bill No. 1097

Senate Bill No. 1106

Senate Bill No. 1095

The motion prevailed.

The following message from the Governor was received:

Date: November 13, 2008

Time: 11:55 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 531 (Public Act No. 301), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 40111c.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on November 13, 2008, at 1:37 p.m.)

Respectfully,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

November 13, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointments and reappointments to state office under Sections 302 and 1102 of the Occupational Code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.302 and 339.1102:

Board of Barber Examiners

Mr. Paul A. Data of 354 East Lyons Street, Schoolcraft, Michigan 49087, county of Kalamazoo, succeeding Carl J. Grondin, whose term has expired, representing barbers, for a term commencing November 13, 2008 and expiring September 30, 2010.

Ms. Sherry L. Freeman of 435 South Stoll Road, Lansing, Michigan 48917, county of Eaton, succeeding Henry E. Green, whose term has expired, representing barbers, for a term commencing November 13, 2008 and expiring September 30, 2010.

Mr. Brian S. Lakkides of 487 River Oaks Drive, Milford, Michigan 48381, county of Oakland, succeeding Max J. Plante, whose term has expired, representing the general public, for a term commencing November 13, 2008 and expiring September 30, 2012.

Mr. Michael E. Glasscoe of 2408 Champion Way, Lansing, Michigan 48910, county of Ingham, reappointed to represent barbers, for a term expiring September 30, 2012.

Mr. George E. Pappas of 3420 South Gladwin Road, P.O. Box 348, Prudenville, Michigan 48651, county of Roscommon, reappointed to represent barbers, for a term expiring September 30, 2011.

November 13, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment and reappointment to state office under Sections 2402 of The Insurance Code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.2402:

Data Collection Agency Governing Board

Mr. John W. Schrock of 1042 West Colonial Park Drive, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837, county of Eaton, succeeding Bruno R. Czyrka, who has resigned, representing the executive branch of state government, for a term commencing November 13, 2008 and expiring December 31, 2008 and reappointed for a term commencing January 1, 2009 and expiring December 31, 2009.

November 13, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointment to office under Section 91 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.191:

Investment Advisory Committee

Mr. David G. Sowerby of 2269 Red Maple Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098, county of Oakland, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing December 16, 2008 and expiring December 15, 2011.

November 13, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment to state office under Section 21 of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1421:

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Mr. Stanley F. Pruss of 8249 North Scott Road, St. Johns, Michigan 48879, county of Clinton, succeeding Keith W. Cooley, who has resigned, representing principal department heads of the executive branch of the state government, for a term commencing November 13, 2008 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

November 13, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment to state office under Section 88l of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088l:

Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board

Mr. Jay Noren, M.D., of 451 West Kirby Street, Detroit, Michigan 48202, county of Wayne, succeeding Irvin D. Reid, who has retired, representing Wayne State University, for a term commencing November 13, 2008 and expiring December 31, 2011.

November 14, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment and reappointments to state office under Sections 302 and 902 of the Occupational Code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.302 and 339.902:

Collection Practices Board

Mr. Matthew D. Cornish of 4367 Kelsey Farm, Commerce, Michigan 48390, county of Oakland, succeeding Raquel Reardon, whose term has expired, representing the general public, for a term commencing November 14, 2008 and expiring June 30, 2009.

Mr. Thomas M. Angelo of 57079 Starcreek Court, Washington, Michigan 48094, county of Macomb, reappointed to represent professionals, for a term expiring June 30, 2010.

Mr. George R. Badeen of 41980 Waterfall Road, Northville, Michigan 48167, county of Wayne, reappointed to represent professionals, for a term expiring June 30, 2011.

Mr. David E. Cairnduff of 4495 East Rolston Road, Linden, Michigan 48451, county of Genesee, reappointed to represent professionals, for a term expiring June 30, 2012.

Ms. Sharon L. McWhorter of 453 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48201, county of Wayne, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term expiring June 30, 2011.

Ms. Daire L. Rendon of 4833 Riverwoods Road, Lake City, Michigan 49651, county of Missaukee, reappointed to represent professionals, for a term expiring June 30, 2010.

November 14, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointments to state office under Sections 16121 and 17521 of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16121 and 333.17521:

Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

Ms. Kathleen M. Carney of 6294 Kinyon Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48116, county of Livingston, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing January 1, 2009 and expiring December 31, 2012.

Mr. Douglas P. Vanator, D.O., of 623 Shipherd Street, P.O. Box 398, Olivet, Michigan 49076, county of Eaton, reappointed to represent osteopathic physicians, for a term commencing January 1, 2009 and expiring December 31, 2012.

November 14, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointments to state office under Sections 16121 and 18221 of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16121 and 333.18221:

Michigan Board of Psychology

Mr. Robert M. Hack of 4839 Woodbine Circle, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323, county of Oakland, reappointed to represent psychologists, for a term commencing January 1, 2009 and expiring December 31, 2012.

Mr. Dane K. Ver Merris, Ed.D., of 2333 Sinclair Avenue, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505, county of Kent, reappointed to represent psychologists, for a term commencing January 1, 2009 and expiring December 31, 2012.

November 26, 2008

I respectfully submit to the Senate pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointment to office under Section 2 of 1968 PA 191, MCL 123.1002:

State Boundary Commission

Mr. Kenneth VerBurg of 3529 Sandhill Road, Lansing, Michigan 48911, county of Ingham, reappointed to represent the general public as a state member, for a term expiring November 15, 2011.

Sincerely,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

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

Messages from the House

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

House Bill No. 4120

House Bill No. 4507

Senate Bill No. 868

Senate Bill No. 239

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 493, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16342 and part 176.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

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

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 606, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 411 (MCL 339.411), as amended by 2004 PA 373.

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

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.

Senate Bill No. 1003, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “An act to prohibit certain methods, acts, and practices in trade or commerce; to prescribe certain powers and duties; to provide for certain remedies, damages, and penalties; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain investigations; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2008 PA 211, and by adding section 3h.

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) to the House substitute (H-1) and agreed to the title as amended.

Senator Cropsey moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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

Senate Bill No. 1175, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 88d (MCL 125.2088d), as added by 2005 PA 225.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “An act relating to the economic development of this state; to create the Michigan strategic fund and to prescribe its powers and duties; to transfer and provide for the acquisition and succession to the rights, properties, obligations, and duties of the job development authority and the Michigan economic development authority to the Michigan strategic fund; to provide for the expenditure of proceeds in certain funds to which the Michigan strategic fund succeeds in ownership; to provide for the issuance of, and terms and conditions for, certain notes and bonds of the Michigan strategic fund; to create certain boards and funds; to create certain permanent funds; to exempt the property, income, and operation of the fund and its bonds and notes, and the interest thereon, from certain taxes; to provide for the creation of certain centers within and for the purposes of the Michigan strategic fund; to provide for the creation and funding of certain accounts for certain purposes; to impose certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to make certain loans, grants, and investments; to provide penalties; to make an appropriation; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 88d (MCL 125.2088d), as amended by 2008 PA 223 and by adding section 88r.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 1342, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” (MCL 389.1 to 389.195) by amending the title, as amended by 1998 PA 153, and by adding chapter 13 to part 2.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

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

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 1517, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 20, entitled “An act relative to the investment of funds of public corporations of the state; and to validate certain investments,” by amending section 1 (MCL 129.91), as amended by 2006 PA 400.

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

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 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 Jansen 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 bills:

Senate Bill No. 1638, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 4 and 108 (MCL 38.1304 and 38.1408), section 4 as amended by 2007 PA 15 and section 108 as amended by 2002 PA 94.

Senate Bill No. 1640, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending sections 3 and 14a (MCL 38.1603 and 38.1614a), section 3 as amended by 2004 PA 83 and section 14a as amended by 2004 PA 50.

Senate Bill No. 1641, entitled

A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled “Michigan legislative retirement system act,” by amending sections 8a and 59a (MCL 38.1008a and 38.1059a), section 8a as amended by 2002 PA 97 and section 59a as amended by 2006 PA 614.

Senate Bill No. 1642, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled “The judges retirement act of 1992,” by amending sections 105 and 604 (MCL 38.2105 and 38.2604), as amended by 2002 PA 95.

House Bill No. 5745, entitled

A bill to provide for the publication of certain information regarding the establishing of alternative fuels facilities in this state; to provide for certain powers and duties for certain state agencies; and to make available to the public certain information.

House Bill No. 5748, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled “Motor fuels quality act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 290.643), as amended by 2006 PA 271.

House Bill No. 5877, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 205.94), as amended by 2007 PA 103.

Senate Bill No. 1635, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 513, entitled “Individual or family development account program act,” by amending sections 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 206.702, 206.703, and 206.704).

Senate Bill No. 1636, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 513, entitled “Individual or family development account program act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (MCL 206.702, 206.703, 206.705, 206.707, 206.708, 206.709, and 206.710).

Senate Bill No. 1637, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as amended by 2002 PA 385.

The bills 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. 956, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7405, 17708, 17751, and 17763 (MCL 333.7405, 333.17708, 333.17751, and 333.17763), as amended by 2006 PA 672.

Substitute (S-1).

The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 5, following line 6, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 1366 of the 94th Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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.

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

Senate Bill No. 1622, entitled

A bill to amend 1977 PA 72, entitled “The medicaid false claim act,” by amending sections 7 and 12 (MCL 400.607 and 400.612), section 7 as amended by 1984 PA 333.

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 amendment, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 1639, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending sections 1d and 49 (MCL 38.1d and 38.49), section 1d as amended by 2002 PA 93 and section 49 as amended by 2004 PA 33.

The following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 7, line 9, after “SECTION” by striking out “401(A)(3)” and inserting “401(A)(37)”.

The Senate agreed to the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended 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. 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.

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:

House Bill No. 5769, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 272, entitled “Renewable fuels commission act,” by amending sections 3 and 6 (MCL 290.583 and 290.586).

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:

House Bill No. 5874, 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.

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:

House Bill No. 4938, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13p), as amended by 2005 PA 279.

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.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:

Senate Bill No. 956

Senate Bill No. 1622

Senate Bill No. 1638

Senate Bill No. 1639

Senate Bill No. 1640

Senate Bill No. 1641

Senate Bill No. 1642

Senate Bill No. 1635

Senate Bill No. 1636

Senate Bill No. 1637

Senate Bill No. 1013

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

Senator Cropsey moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

House Bill No. 5143

House Bill No. 6222

Senate Bill No. 956

Senate Bill No. 1622

Senate Bill No. 1638

Senate Bill No. 1639

Senate Bill No. 1640

Senate Bill No. 1641

Senate Bill No. 1642

Senate Bill No. 1635

Senate Bill No. 1636

Senate Bill No. 1637

Senate Bill No. 1013

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5143, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” by amending section 251 (MCL 32.651), as amended by 1988 PA 246.

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. 701 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

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.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to provide for the militia of this state and its organization, command, personnel, administration, training, supply, discipline, deployment, employment, and retirement; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 6222, 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 16a (MCL 207.566a), as added by 1996 PA 94.

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. 702 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

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 title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 956, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7405, 17708, and 17763 (MCL 333.7405, 333.17708, and 333.17763), as amended by 2006 PA 672.

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. 703 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1622, entitled

A bill to amend 1977 PA 72, entitled “The medicaid false claim act,” by amending sections 2, 7, 10a, 10c, 11, and 12 (MCL 400.602, 400.607, 400.610a, 400.610c, 400.611, and 400.612), sections 2 and 7 as amended by 1984 PA 333 and sections 10a and 10c as added and section 11 as amended by 2005 PA 337, and by adding sections 14 and 15.

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. 704 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1638, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 4 and 108 (MCL 38.1304 and 38.1408), section 4 as amended by 2007 PA 15 and section 108 as amended by 2002 PA 94.

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. 705 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1639, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending sections 1d and 49 (MCL 38.1d and 38.49), section 1d as amended by 2002 PA 93 and section 49 as amended by 2004 PA 33.

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. 706 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1640, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending sections 3 and 14a (MCL 38.1603 and 38.1614a), section 3 as amended by 2004 PA 83 and section 14a as amended by 2004 PA 50.

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. 707 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1641, entitled

A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled “Michigan legislative retirement system act,” by amending sections 8a and 59a (MCL 38.1008a and 38.1059a), section 8a as amended by 2002 PA 97 and section 59a as amended by 2006 PA 614.

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. 708 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1642, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled “The judges retirement act of 1992,” by amending sections 105 and 604 (MCL 38.2105 and 38.2604), as amended by 2002 PA 95.

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. 709 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1635, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 513, entitled “Individual or family development account program act,” by amending sections 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 206.702, 206.703, and 206.704).

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. 710 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1636, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 513, entitled “Individual or family development account program act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (MCL 206.702, 206.703, 206.705, 206.707, 206.708, 206.709, and 206.710).

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. 711 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1637, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as amended by 2002 PA 385.

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. 712 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

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 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. 713 Yeas—36

Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi

Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville

Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn

Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott

Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas

Bishop George Kuipers Switalski

Brater Gilbert McManus Thomas

Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—2

Patterson Schauer

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senator Gleason stated that had he been present on November 12 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted “yea”:

Senate Bill No. 1475

Senate Bill No. 1476

Senate Bill No. 1477

Senate Bill No. 1478

Senate Bill No. 1327

Senate Bill No. 1459

House Bill No. 6403

Senator Gleason stated that had he been present on November 13 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted “yea”:

Senate Bill No. 834

Senate Bill No. 1398

Senate Bill No. 1461

Senate Bill No. 1366

Senate Bill No. 1313

Senate Bill No. 1488

Senate Bill No. 1244

Senate Bill No. 1497

Senate Bill No. 1286

Senate Bill No. 1345

Senate Bill No. 1346

Senate Bill No. 1347

Senate Bill No. 1299

Senate Bill No. 1526

Senate Bill No. 897

Senate Bill No. 898

Senate Bill No. 1540

Senate Bill No. 1541

Senate Bill No. 1403

Senate Bill No. 1443

Senate Bill No. 1534

Senate Bill No. 677

Senate Bill No. 1433

Senate Bill No. 1523

Senate Bill No. 1467

Senate Bill No. 1489

Senate Bill No. 1490

Senate Bill No. 1485

Senate Bill No. 1572

Senate Bill No. 1596

Senate Bill No. 1620

Senate Bill No. 1621

Senate Bill No. 1557

Senate Bill No. 1578

Senate Bill No. 1579

Senate Bill No. 1580

Senate Bill No. 1581

Senate Bill No. 1582

Senate Bill No. 1584

Senate Bill No. 1597

Senate Bill No. 1571

Senate Bill No. 1388

Senate Bill No. 1389

Senate Bill No. 1413

Senate Bill No. 1549

Senate Bill No. 1576

Senate Bill No. 1577

Senate Bill No. 1616

Senate Bill No. 1617

Senate Bill No. 1618

Senate Bill No. 1264

Senate Bill No. 1402

Senate Bill No. 1622

Senate Bill No. 1063

Senate Bill No. 1498

Senate Bill No. 1552

Senate Bill No. 1553

Senate Bill No. 1554

Senate Bill No. 1555

Senate Bill No. 1423

Senate Bill No. 1424

Senate Bill No. 1425

Senate Bill No. 1426

Senate Bill No. 1427

Senate Bill No. 1428

Senate Bill No. 1429

Senate Bill No. 1430

Senate Bill No. 1431

Senate Bill No. 1501

Senate Bill No. 1502

Senate Bill No. 1281

House Bill No. 6414

Senator Gleason stated that had he been present on November 13 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted “nay”:

Senate Bill No. 1015

Senate Bill No. 1276

House Bill No. 4847

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

Senators Scott and Van Woerkom 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:

While we were out on break, the National Foundation for Women Legislators met in wonderful Sarasota, Florida. Senator Clark-Coleman and I met, and I am the Michigan State Director for the National Foundation of Women Legislators. One of the conferences I attended was regarding teen dating violence, which I was truly shocked at. I really didn’t know. So I want to share it with my colleagues.

One in five teens between the ages of 13 and 14 say their friends are victims of dating violence. If you think that is young, consider this: Nearly half of all teens between the ages of 11 and 14 years old say they know friends who have been verbally abused, often the first step in physical abuse, as you know.

Not only should children this age not have to deal with domestic violence, but they don’t know how to deal with domestic violence. I doubt that many parents and teachers realize that they need to be talking to their children about this issue at such a young age. I know that I didn’t think so.

At the conference last month, I had a chance to meet with Jane Randel, who is the vice president of communications for Liz Claiborne Inc. Jane told me about the Love Is Not Abuse Campaign, and I was happy to pledge my support to this.

In addition to talking to the media and my legislative colleagues about the realities of adolescent dating violence, I am going to be talking to my policy staff about possible legislation to incorporate discussions about dating violence in the classroom, and my colleagues from around the state are planning to do the same. I’d also like to find more ways to bring this information into the home, where mothers and fathers can use it to start talking to their children about this issue.

We’re talking to a lot of people today because today is It’s Time to Talk Day. It’s time to talk every day, really, but we hope that through this special day teen dating violence will receive some attention and heightened awareness. So I would like for my colleagues to help me on this issue. I’ll be bringing that bill when we return in January.

The NFWL is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational organization, and I am happy to be a part of that.

And, of course, as always, since I have talked a number of times on this, I just want you to know I want you to move my bills.

Senator Van Woerkom statement is as follows:

I just want to offer my congratulations to four football teams in Muskegon County who won the State Championship. This has never been done before in the state of Michigan. We are proud of them. It was the Montague Football Team, the Muskegon Big Reds, Oakridge, and Muskegon Catholic Central—all were successful this past weekend.

I just wanted to offer my congratulations.

Senator Cropsey moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Jansen introduced

Senate Bill No. 1650, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled “Of the statutes,” by amending section 3 (MCL 8.3) and by adding section 3x.

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

Senator Olshove introduced

Senate Bill No. 1651, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21525.

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

Senator Olshove introduced

Senate Bill No. 1652, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803f (MCL 257.803f), as amended by 1998 PA 68.

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

Senator Van Woerkom introduced

Senate Bill No. 1653, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 3101 and 3109 (MCL 324.3101 and 324.3109), section 3101 as amended by 2006 PA 97 and section 3109 as amended by 2005 PA 241.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

Senator Van Woerkom introduced

Senate Bill No. 1654, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 125.2007), as amended by 2005 PA 225.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

Senator Van Woerkom introduced

Senate Bill No. 1655, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 3106 (MCL 324.3106).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

Senators Hardiman and Gilbert introduced

Senate Bill No. 1656, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 627, 628, and 629 (MCL 257.627, 257.628, and 257.629), as amended by 2006 PA 85.

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

Senators Hardiman and Gilbert introduced

Senate Bill No. 1657, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 606, 627, 628, and 629 (MCL 257.606, 257.627, 257.628, and 257.629), section 606 as amended by 1980 PA 518 and sections 627, 628, and 629 as amended by 2006 PA 85.

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

Senator Barcia introduced

Senate Bill No. 1658, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 207.211), as amended by 2002 PA 667.

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

Senator Brown introduced

Senate Bill No. 1659, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 278.

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

Senators Stamas and Brown introduced

Senate Bill No. 1660, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7oo.

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

Senators Barcia and Brown introduced

Senate Bill No. 1661, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36101 (MCL 324.36101), as amended by 2000 PA 262.

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

Senator Brown introduced

Senate Bill No. 1662, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled “Animal industry act,” by amending section 14 (MCL 287.714), as amended by 2002 PA 458, and by adding section 14a.

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

Senators Jelinek and Brown introduced

Senate Bill No. 1663, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 205.94), as amended by 2007 PA 103, and by adding section 4z.

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

Senators Kahn and Brown introduced

Senate Bill No. 1664, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4a (MCL 205.54a), as amended by 2004 PA 173, and by adding section 4ff.

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

Senator Brown introduced

Senate Bill No. 1665, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled “Animal industry act,” (MCL 287.701 to 287.745) by adding section 9a.

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

Senators Richardville and Clarke introduced

Senate Bill No. 1666, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3101, 3208, and 3216 (MCL 600.3101, 600.3208, and 600.3216), section 3101 as amended by 1981 PA 172.

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

Senators Clarke and Richardville introduced

Senate Bill No. 1667, entitled

A bill to require mortgage lenders and mortgage servicers to provide certain notices and information; to provide for the establishment of a program to prevent home foreclosures; to provide for the establishment of an information database; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.

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

House Bill No. 4291, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 6 of chapter IV (MCL 224.6), as amended by 2006 PA 598.

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 Transportation.

House Bill No. 4548, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 33e and 34 (MCL 791.233e and 791.234), section 33e as added by 1992 PA 181 and section 34 as amended by 2006 PA 167.

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 Judiciary.

House Bill No. 4778, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 21A.

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. 4977, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 73 (MCL 38.1373), as amended by 1989 PA 194.

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 Education.

House Bill No. 5690, entitled

A bill to create and provide for the incorporation of certain regional convention facility authorities; to provide for the membership of the authorities; to provide for the powers and duties of the authorities; to provide for the conveyance of ownership of and operational jurisdiction over certain convention facilities to authorities and to provide for the transfer of certain real and personal property utilized as convention facilities to authorities; to provide for the assumption of certain contracts, bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and liabilities related to convention facilities by authorities; to authorize the creation of certain funds; to authorize expenditures from certain funds; to finance the acquisition of land and the development of certain convention facilities and of public improvements or related facilities; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes; to authorize certain investments; to provide for the transfer of public employees to the employment of authorities; to provide for the allocation of liabilities related to employee benefits; to protect certain rights of local government employees; and to impose certain powers and duties upon state and local departments, agencies, and officers.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

House Bill No. 5691, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled “State convention facility development act,” by amending sections 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 20 (MCL 207.623, 207.628, 207.629, 207.630, 207.632, and 207.640), section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 609, sections 8, 9, and 10 as amended by 2007 PA 72, and section 12 as amended by 2002 PA 237.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

House Bill No. 5771, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40501 (MCL 324.40501), as added by 1995 PA 57.

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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

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 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 Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies.

House Bill No. 6089, entitled

A bill to establish the foster care trust fund in the department of management and budget; to establish the state foster care advisory board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state foster care advisory board; 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 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 Families and Human Services.

House Bill No. 6090, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 435 (MCL 206.435), as amended by 2008 PA 162.

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 Finance.

House Bill No. 6096, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1a of chapter IX (MCL 769.1a), as amended by 1998 PA 231, and by adding section 30 to chapter IV.

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 Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6104, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled “Identity theft protection act,” (MCL 445.61 to 445.77) by adding section 14; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6114, entitled

A bill to provide for the establishment of a transit revitalization zone tax increment finance authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans and development areas; to promote improvement in areas where transit projects are to be implemented; to create a board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the board; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officials; to provide for rule promulgation; and to provide for enforcement of the act.

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.

House Bill No. 6180, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 1305, 1307, and 1308 (MCL 339.1305, 339.1307, and 339.1308), sections 1305 and 1307 as amended by 1988 PA 463.

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. 6185, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 351, 355, and 365 (MCL 206.351, 206.355, and 206.365), section 351 as amended by 2003 PA 22, section 355 as amended by 2003 PA 48, and section 365 as amended by 2003 PA 47, and by adding section 366.

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.

Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.

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

House Bill No. 6307, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16631.

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. 6338, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 328, entitled “An act to regulate animals running at large; to provide for compensation for damage done by animals running at large; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 433.11 to 433.20) by adding section 4a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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. 6340, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2002 PA 630.

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 Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6341, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 147b (MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371, and by adding section 377d.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

House Bill No. 6353, entitled

A bill to regulate certain activities involving fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems; to establish certain licensing and endorsement standards; to provide for certain powers and duties for certain state agencies; to create certain boards; to create a fund for certain purposes and to impose certain fees; and to provide for certain penalties 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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.

House Bill No. 6405, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 264, entitled “Health and safety fund act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 141.475), as amended by 1998 PA 529.

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.

House Bill No. 6462, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 435 (MCL 206.435), as amended by 2008 PA 162.

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 Finance.

House Bill No. 6495, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 435 (MCL 208.1435), as amended by 2007 PA 216.

The 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.

House Bill No. 6496, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 266 (MCL 206.266), as amended by 2007 PA 94.

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.

House Bill No. 6499, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 196, entitled “An act to prescribe standards of conduct for public officers and employees; to create a state board of ethics and prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe remedies and penalties,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 2b, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (MCL 15.341, 15.342, 15.342b, 15.343, 15.344, 15.345, and 15.346), the title and sections 1 and 2b as amended by 1980 PA 481 and section 2 as amended by 1984 PA 53, and by adding section 6a.

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 Local, Urban and State Affairs.

House Bill No. 6500, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending sections 12d, 13, 19, 20d, 20j, and 20k (MCL 38.1132d, 38.1133, 38.1139, 38.1140d, 38.1140j, and 38.1140k), sections 12d, 19, and 20d as amended by 2000 PA 307, section 13 as amended by 2008 PA 273, and sections 20j and 20k as added by 1996 PA 485, and by adding section 19a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Appropriations.

House Bill No. 6515, entitled

A bill to amend 1991 PA 180, entitled “An act to assist in the financing of stadia or convention facilities; to permit eligible municipalities to impose and collect an excise tax on businesses engaged in the preparation and delivery of food and beverages for immediate consumption, in leasing or renting motor vehicles in the eligible municipality, and in providing accommodations for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes; to limit the rate of that excise tax; to authorize voter approval in a single ballot question of the excise tax authorized by this act and of certain purposes for which the excise tax is imposed; to provide for the establishment of procedures for the collection, administration, and enforcement of the excise tax; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and state and local officials; to provide for the disposition and transmittal of the revenues from the tax for stadia or convention facility development and other purposes and authorize the pledge of those revenues; to authorize the appointment of employees and officials of a local governmental unit to an authority to which revenues from the tax may be pledged; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 207.751), as amended by 2007 PA 172.

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.

Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.

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

House Bill No. 6524, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 446.

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 Finance.

House Bill No. 6542, entitled

A bill to amend 1867 PA 35, entitled “An act to provide for the formation of street railway companies, defining their powers and duties and authorizing the construction, use, maintenance and ownership of street railways for the transportation of passengers, and for accumulating, storing, manufacturing, conducting, using, selling, furnishing and supplying electricity and electric power, by such companies,” by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, and 27 (MCL 472.1, 472.3, 472.5, 472.7, 472.9, 472.11, 472.13, 472.15, 472.17, 472.19, 472.23, 472.25, and 472.27) and by adding section 21; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Transportation.

House Bill No. 6543, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled “Nonprofit corporation act,” by amending section 123 (MCL 450.2123), as amended by 1990 PA 39.

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 Transportation.

House Bill No. 6544, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10c (MCL 247.660c), as amended by 2005 PA 45.

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 Transportation.

House Bill No. 6545, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 295, entitled “State transportation preservation act of 1976,” by amending sections 1, 2, 5, 15, and 16 (MCL 474.51, 474.52, 474.55, 474.65, and 474.66), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 235 and sections 5, 15, and 16 as amended by 1984 PA 210.

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 Transportation.

House Bill No. 6546, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled “Railroad code of 1993,” by amending section 109 (MCL 462.109), as amended by 2002 PA 658, and by adding section 450.

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 Transportation.

House Bill No. 6547, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 10f.

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 Transportation.

House Bill No. 6549, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as amended by 2008 PA 216.

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 Families and Human Services.

House Bill No. 6550, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 513, entitled “Individual or family development account program act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (MCL 206.702, 206.703, 206.705, 206.707, 206.708, 206.709, and 206.710).

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 Families and Human Services.

House Bill No. 6562, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled “Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act,” by amending section 33 (MCL 445.1683), as amended by 2008 PA 64.

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 Banking and Financial Institutions.

House Bill No. 6574, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 201 (MCL 208.1201), as amended by 2008 PA 168.

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 Finance.

House Bill No. 6596, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 111 (MCL 208.1111), as amended by 2007 PA 207.

The 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 Finance.

House Bill No. 6599, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 13m.

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.

House Bill No. 6600, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3701 (MCL 500.3701), as added by 2003 PA 88.

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.

House Bill No. 6601, entitled

A bill to license and regulate professional employer organizations; to define certain relationships and allocate certain rights and duties between those relationships; to provide for certain powers and duties for state agencies; to impose certain fees and provide for certain security devices; and to provide for penalties 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.

House Bill No. 6602, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 223, entitled “An act to create an agency concerned with crime victim services; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide compensation to certain victims of crimes; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for penalties,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, 10, and 11 (MCL 18.352, 18.354, 18.355, 18.360, and 18.361), as amended by 1996 PA 519, and by adding section 5a.

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 Judiciary.

House Bill No. 6604, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” (MCL 290.601 to 290.634) by adding section 28d.

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 Transportation.

House Bill No. 6605, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 286, entitled “An act to provide for the organization, powers, and duties of the state transportation commission and the state transportation department; to provide for the appointment, powers, and duties of the state transportation director; to abolish the office of state highway commissioner and the commissioner’s advisory board and to transfer their powers and duties; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 3 (MCL 247.803).

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 Transportation.

House Bill No. 6606, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.808), as amended by 2008 PA 257.

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.

House Bill No. 6608, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” by amending section 28c (MCL 290.628c), as amended by 2003 PA 189.

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. 6609, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7mm.

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 Finance.

House Bill No. 6612, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 2505 (MCL 324.2505), as added by 1995 PA 60; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

House Bill No. 6613, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11135 and 11153 (MCL 324.11135 and 324.11153), as amended by 2007 PA 75.

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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

House Bill No. 6614, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3101, 3140, 3208, 3216, and 3240 (MCL 600.3101, 600.3140, 600.3208, 600.3216, and 600.3240), section 3101 as amended by 1981 PA 172, section 3140 as amended by 2004 PA 538, and section 3240 as amended by 2006 PA 579.

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 Banking and Financial Institutions.

House Bill No. 6615, entitled

A bill to require mortgage lenders and mortgage servicers to provide certain notices and information; to provide for the establishment of a program to prevent home foreclosures; to provide for the establishment of an information database; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Banking and Financial Institutions.

House Bill No. 6616, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 216 and 719a (MCL 257.216 and 257.719a), section 216 as amended by 2002 PA 642 and section 719a as amended by 1996 PA 136, and by adding sections 38a, 49a, and 74a.

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.

House Bill No. 6617, entitled

A bill to regulate recreational vehicle dealers, manufacturers, wholesalers, warrantors, and their representatives; to regulate dealings between recreational vehicle manufacturers, wholesalers, warrantors, and dealers; to regulate dealings between consumers and recreational vehicle manufacturers, wholesalers, warrantors, and dealers; to prohibit certain trade practices; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide 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.

House Bill No. 6618, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p), as amended by 2006 PA 251.

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 Banking and Financial Institutions.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 1615, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 42702 and 42713 (MCL 324.42702 and 324.42713), section 42702 as amended by 2004 PA 537 and section 42713 as added by 1995 PA 57.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Patricia L. Birkholz

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Birkholz, Van Woerkom, Patterson, Basham and Prusi

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 5797, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 111 (MCL 208.1111), as amended by 2007 PA 207.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Nancy Cassis

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cassis, Gilbert, McManus, Jansen, Prusi, Jacobs and Whitmer

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 1622, entitled

A bill to amend 1977 PA 72, entitled “The medicaid false claim act,” by amending sections 7 and 12 (MCL 400.607 and 400.612), section 7 as amended by 1984 PA 333.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Ron Jelinek

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 1638, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 4 and 108 (MCL 38.1304 and 38.1408), section 4 as amended by 2007 PA 15 and section 108 as amended by 2002 PA 94.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Ron Jelinek

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 1639, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending sections 1d and 49 (MCL 38.1d and 38.49), section 1d as amended by 2002 PA 93 and section 49 as amended by 2004 PA 33.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Ron Jelinek

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 1640, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending sections 3 and 14a (MCL 38.1603 and 38.1614a), section 3 as amended by 2004 PA 83 and section 14a as amended by 2004 PA 50.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Ron Jelinek

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 1641, entitled

A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled “Michigan legislative retirement system act,” by amending sections 8a and 59a (MCL 38.1008a and 38.1059a), section 8a as amended by 2002 PA 97 and section 59a as amended by 2006 PA 614.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Ron Jelinek

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 1642, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled “The judges retirement act of 1992,” by amending sections 105 and 604 (MCL 38.2105 and 38.2604), as amended by 2002 PA 95.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Ron Jelinek

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at 2:00 p.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

The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 5722, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 1001, 1005, 1007, 1010, 1015, 1017, and 1125 (MCL 500.1001, 500.1005, 500.1007, 500.1010, 500.1015, 500.1017, and 500.1125), sections 1001, 1005, 1007, 1010, 1015, and 1017 as added by 1992 PA 182 and section 1125 as amended by 2000 PA 283, and by adding sections 1027, 1029, 1031, and 1033.

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.

Alan Sanborn

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert, Thomas and Jacobs

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Families and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 1635, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 513, entitled “Individual or family development account program act,” by amending sections 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 206.702, 206.703, and 206.704).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Mark C. Jansen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jansen, Hardiman and Jacobs

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Families and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 1636, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 513, entitled “Individual or family development account program act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (MCL 206.702, 206.703, 206.705, 206.707, 206.708, 206.709, and 206.710).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Mark C. Jansen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jansen, Hardiman and Jacobs

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Families and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 1637, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as amended by 2002 PA 385.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Mark C. Jansen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jansen, Hardiman and Jacobs

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Families and Human Services reported

House Bill No. 5828, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” (MCL 710.21 to 712A.32) by adding section 56a to chapter X; 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.

Mark C. Jansen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jansen, Hardiman and Jacobs

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4260, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16a of chapter IX (MCL 769.16a), as amended by 2005 PA 106.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Stamas, Clarke and Prusi

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 5054, entitled

A bill to create the sexual assault victims’ medical forensic intervention and treatment fund; to provide for assessments against certain criminal defendants and certain juvenile offenders; to provide for expenditures from the fund; to provide for establishment of and funding for medical forensic intervention and treatment programs for victims of criminal sexual conduct; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies.

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.

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Stamas, Clarke and Prusi

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 5055, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1j of chapter IX (MCL 769.1j), as added by 2003 PA 70.

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.

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Stamas, Clarke and Prusi

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 5089, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16 of chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2005 PA 4.

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.

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Stamas, Clarke and Prusi

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 6092, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 422a.

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.

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Stamas, Clarke and Prusi

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 6093, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16v of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16v), as amended by 2002 PA 123.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Stamas, Clarke and Prusi

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Education reported

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.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Van Woerkom, Cassis and Whitmer

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 1450, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 6 and 7 (MCL 38.1306 and 38.1307), as amended by 1995 PA 272.

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.

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Van Woerkom and Cassis

Nays: Senator Whitmer

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

The Committee on Education reported

House Bill No. 5411, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1312a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Van Woerkom, Cassis and Whitmer

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Education reported

House Bill No. 5832, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1312b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Wayne Kuipers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Van Woerkom, Cassis and Whitmer

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Kuipers (C), Van Woerkom, Cassis and Whitmer

Excused: Senator Gleason

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

Senate Bill No. 1390, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3240 (MCL 600.3240), as amended by 2006 PA 579.

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.

Randy Richardville

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Richardville, Sanborn, Cassis, Stamas and Olshove

Nays: None

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