No. 36
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 30, 2009.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Jackson.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Agema—present Durhal—present Lahti—present Proos—present
Amash—present Ebli—present LeBlanc—present Roberts—present
Angerer—present Elsenheimer—present Leland—present Rocca—present
Ball—present Espinoza—present Lemmons—present Rogers—present
Barnett—present Geiss—present Lindberg—present Schmidt, R.—present
Bauer—present Genetski—present Lipton—present Schmidt, W.—present
Bennett—present Gonzales—present Liss—present Schuitmaker—present
Bledsoe—present Green—present Lori—present Scott, B.—present
Bolger—present Gregory—present Lund—present Scott, P.—present
Booher—present Griffin—present Marleau—present Scripps—present
Brown, L.—present Haase—present Mayes—present Segal—present
Brown, T.—present Haines—present McDowell—present Sheltrown—present
Byrnes—present Hammel—present McMillin—present Simpson—present
Byrum—present Hansen—present Meadows—present Slavens—present
Calley—present Haugh—present Meekhof—present Slezak—present
Caul—present Haveman—present Melton—present Smith—present
Clemente—present Hildenbrand—present Meltzer—present Spade—present
Constan—present Horn—present Miller—present Stamas—present
Corriveau—present Huckleberry—present Moore—present Stanley—present
Coulouris—present Jackson—present Moss—present Switalski—present
Crawford—present Johnson—present Nathan—present Tlaib—present
Cushingberry—e/d/s Jones, Rick—present Nerat—present Tyler—present
Daley—present Jones, Robert—excused Neumann—present Valentine—present
Dean—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Walsh—present
Denby—present Kennedy—present Pavlov—present Warren—present
DeShazor—present Knollenberg—present Pearce—present Womack—present
Dillon—present Kowall—present Polidori—present Young—present
Donigan—present Kurtz—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Bill Caul, from the 99th District, offered the following invocation:
“Heavenly Father we ask Your blessings this day that as we gather here to represent the people of Michigan. We ask for Your strength and Your wisdom and Your guidance in our deliberations that we may do so in the benefit of all the people of Michigan and in the best interests of Your name with Your guidance and Your blessing. We thank You for the abundant blessings that You’ve given us and for the wisdom to continue our partnership with You in moving Michigan forward and fulfilling the lives of all the people of Michigan. We ask this in Your name. Amen.”
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Rep. Angerer moved that Rep. Robert Jones be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 74.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to rewrite the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 32, p. 667.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment on April 23.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4458, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 1104 and 13815 (MCL 333.1104 and 333.13815), section 1104 as amended by 1996 PA 307 and section 13815 as added by 1990 PA 21.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Miller moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4458, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 1104 and 13815 (MCL 333.1104 and 333.13815), section 1104 as amended by 1996 PA 307 and section 13815 as added by 1990 PA 21.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 197 Yeas—72
Angerer Espinoza Lemmons Schmidt, W.
Ball Geiss Lindberg Schuitmaker
Barnett Gonzales Lipton Scott, B.
Bauer Green Liss Segal
Bledsoe Gregory Mayes Sheltrown
Brown, L. Griffin McDowell Simpson
Brown, T. Haase Meadows Slavens
Byrnes Hammel Melton Slezak
Byrum Hansen Miller Smith
Clemente Haugh Moore Spade
Constan Huckleberry Nathan Stanley
Corriveau Jackson Nerat Switalski
Coulouris Johnson Neumann Tlaib
Dean Jones, Rick Polidori Tyler
Dillon Kandrevas Proos Valentine
Donigan Kennedy Roberts Warren
Durhal LeBlanc Rocca Womack
Ebli Leland Schmidt, R. Young
Nays—36
Agema Denby Kowall Moss
Amash DeShazor Kurtz Opsommer
Bennett Elsenheimer Lahti Pavlov
Bolger Genetski Lori Pearce
Booher Haines Lund Rogers
Calley Haveman Marleau Scott, P.
Caul Hildenbrand McMillin Scripps
Crawford Horn Meekhof Stamas
Daley Knollenberg Meltzer Walsh
In The Chair: Jackson
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4459, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 13805, 13807, 13809, 13810, 13811, 13813, 13817, 13819, 13821, 13823, 13825, 13827, 13829, 13830, and 13831 (MCL 333.13805, 333.13807, 333.13809, 333.13810, 333.13811, 333.13813, 333.13817, 333.13819, 333.13821, 333.13823, 333.13825, 333.13827, 333.13829, 333.13830, and 333.13831), sections 13805, 13807, 13809, 13810, and 13811 as added by 1990 PA 21, sections 13813, 13817, 13819, 13823, 13825, 13827, 13829, 13830, and 13831 as added by 1990 PA 18, and section 13821 as amended by 1996 PA 67, and by adding sections 13812, 13820, 13832, and 13833.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Miller moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Miller moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4459, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 13805, 13807, 13809, 13810, 13811, 13813, 13817, 13819, 13821, 13823, 13825, 13827, 13829, 13830, and 13831 (MCL 333.13805, 333.13807, 333.13809, 333.13810, 333.13811, 333.13813, 333.13817, 333.13819, 333.13821, 333.13823, 333.13825, 333.13827, 333.13829, 333.13830, and 333.13831), sections 13805, 13807, 13809, 13810, and 13811 as added by 1990 PA 21, sections 13813, 13817, 13819, 13823, 13825, 13827, 13829, 13830, and 13831 as added by 1990 PA 18, and section 13821 as amended by 1996 PA 67, and by adding sections 13812, 13820, 13832, and 13833.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 198 Yeas—72
Angerer Espinoza Lindberg Schmidt, W.
Ball Geiss Lipton Schuitmaker
Barnett Gonzales Liss Scott, B.
Bauer Gregory Lori Segal
Bledsoe Griffin Mayes Sheltrown
Brown, L. Haase McDowell Simpson
Brown, T. Hammel Meadows Slavens
Byrnes Hansen Melton Slezak
Byrum Haugh Miller Smith
Clemente Huckleberry Moore Spade
Constan Jackson Nathan Stanley
Corriveau Johnson Nerat Switalski
Coulouris Jones, Rick Neumann Tlaib
Dean Kandrevas Polidori Tyler
Dillon Kennedy Proos Valentine
Donigan LeBlanc Roberts Warren
Durhal Leland Rocca Womack
Ebli Lemmons Schmidt, R. Young
Nays—36
Agema Denby Knollenberg Moss
Amash DeShazor Kowall Opsommer
Bennett Elsenheimer Kurtz Pavlov
Bolger Genetski Lahti Pearce
Booher Green Lund Rogers
Calley Haines Marleau Scott, P.
Caul Haveman McMillin Scripps
Crawford Hildenbrand Meekhof Stamas
Daley Horn Meltzer Walsh
In The Chair: Jackson
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4694, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 21528 and 50510 (MCL 324.21528 and 324.50510), section 21528 as amended by 1996 PA 181 and section 50510 as amended by 2002 PA 387.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Sheltrown moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4694, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 21528 and 50510 (MCL 324.21528 and 324.50510), section 21528 as amended by 1996 PA 181 and section 50510 as amended by 2002 PA 387.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 199 Yeas—108
Agema Durhal Lahti Proos
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Gonzales Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Green Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Gregory Lund Scott, P.
Booher Griffin Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Haase Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Haines McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Hammel McMillin Simpson
Byrum Hansen Meadows Slavens
Calley Haugh Meekhof Slezak
Caul Haveman Melton Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade
Constan Horn Miller Stamas
Corriveau Huckleberry Moore Stanley
Coulouris Jackson Moss Switalski
Crawford Johnson Nathan Tlaib
Daley Jones, Rick Nerat Tyler
Dean Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Denby Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
DeShazor Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
Dillon Kowall Pearce Womack
Donigan Kurtz Polidori Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Jackson
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4696, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 23 (MCL 125.2023), as amended by 2002 PA 556.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Coulouris moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4696, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 23 (MCL 125.2023), as amended by 2002 PA 556.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 200 Yeas—108
Agema Durhal Lahti Proos
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Gonzales Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Green Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Gregory Lund Scott, P.
Booher Griffin Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Haase Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Haines McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Hammel McMillin Simpson
Byrum Hansen Meadows Slavens
Calley Haugh Meekhof Slezak
Caul Haveman Melton Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade
Constan Horn Miller Stamas
Corriveau Huckleberry Moore Stanley
Coulouris Jackson Moss Switalski
Crawford Johnson Nathan Tlaib
Daley Jones, Rick Nerat Tyler
Dean Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Denby Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
DeShazor Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
Dillon Kowall Pearce Womack
Donigan Kurtz Polidori Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Jackson
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4367, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 758, 759, and 759b (MCL 168.758, 168.759, and 168.759b), section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207 and section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Ethics and Elections,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 26, after “application.” by striking out “A” and inserting “EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION, A”.
2. Amend page 4, line 10, after “application.” by inserting “A PERSON SHALL NOT BE IN POSSESSION OF A SIGNED ABSENT VOTER BALLOT APPLICATION, EXCEPT HIS OR HER OWN SIGNED ABSENT VOTER BALLOT APPLICATION, IF THE PERSON IS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(A) A CURRENT CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE.
(B) A MEMBER OF A CURRENT CANDIDATE’S PAID STAFF.
(C) A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF COMMITTING VOTER FRAUD.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 10, following line 3, by inserting:
“SEC. 759D. A CURRENT CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE, A MEMBER OF A CURRENT CANDIDATE’S PAID STAFF, OR A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF COMMITTING VOTER FRAUD SHALL NOT BE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 758, 759, OR 759B:
(A) AN ELECTION ASSISTANT.
(B) A DEPUTY.
(C) AN ASSISTANT CLERK OR ASSISTANT OF THE CLERK.
(D) A REGISTERED ELECTOR WHO IS REQUESTED BY AN ABSENT VOTER BALLOT APPLICANT TO RETURN HIS OR HER ABSENT VOTER BALLOT APPLICATION.
(E) AN AUTHORIZED ELECTION OFFICIAL.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. McMillin,
Rep. McMillin demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. McMillin,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Paul Scott moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, following line 23, by inserting:
“(9) THE CLERK OF THE CITY, TOWNSHIP, OR VILLAGE SHALL INFORM AN ELECTOR REQUESTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION, AND EVERY ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION SHALL CONTAIN CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS EXPLAINING, THAT THE ELECTOR MUST PRESENT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION TO THE CLERK WHEN RETURNING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION:
(A) AN OFFICIAL STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD ISSUED TO THAT ELECTOR UNDER 1972 PA 222, MCL 28.291 TO 28.300.
(B) AN OPERATOR’S OR CHAUFFEUR’S LICENSE ISSUED TO THAT ELECTOR UNDER THE MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 TO 257.923, OR OTHER GENERALLY RECOGNIZED PICTURE IDENTIFICATION CARD.
(10) THE CLERK OF THE CITY, TOWNSHIP, OR VILLAGE SHALL INFORM THE ELECTOR, AND EVERY ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION SHALL CONTAIN CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS EXPLAINING, THAT IF THE ELECTOR DOES NOT HAVE 1 OF THE AFOREMENTIONED FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION, THE ELECTOR SHALL SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT TO THAT EFFECT IN FRONT OF THE CLERK OF THE CITY, TOWNSHIP, OR VILLAGE AND BE ALLOWED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.
(11) THE CLERK OF THE CITY, TOWNSHIP, OR VILLAGE SHALL NOT PROVIDE AN ELECTOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT UNLESS THAT ELECTOR HAS PRESENTED A FORM OF PHOTO IDENTIFICATION SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTION (9) OR, IF THE ELECTOR DOES NOT HAVE 1 OF THE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTION (9), HAS SIGNED AFFIDAVIT TO THAT EFFECT IN FRONT OF THE CLERK OF A CITY, TOWNSHIP, OR VILLAGE, AS SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTION (10).
(12) A PERSON WHO RETURNS AN ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION BY FAX, E-MAIL, OR REGULAR MAIL MAY COMPLY WITH THE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION IF THEY INCLUDE A PHOTOCOPY OR A SCANNED COPY OF THE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTION (9).”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Stanley moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Cushingberry entered the House Chambers.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4367, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 758, 759, and 759b (MCL 168.758, 168.759, and 168.759b), section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207 and section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 201 Yeas—79
Amash Denby Lahti Rocca
Angerer Dillon LeBlanc Schmidt, R.
Barnett Donigan Leland Scott, B.
Bauer Durhal Lemmons Scripps
Bennett Ebli Lindberg Segal
Bledsoe Espinoza Lipton Sheltrown
Booher Geiss Liss Simpson
Brown, L. Gonzales Lori Slavens
Brown, T. Green Lund Slezak
Byrnes Gregory Mayes Smith
Byrum Griffin McDowell Spade
Calley Haase Meadows Stanley
Caul Hammel Melton Switalski
Clemente Hansen Miller Tlaib
Constan Haugh Nathan Tyler
Corriveau Huckleberry Nerat Valentine
Coulouris Jackson Neumann Warren
Cushingberry Johnson Opsommer Womack
Daley Kandrevas Polidori Young
Dean Kennedy Roberts
Nays—30
Agema Haveman McMillin Proos
Ball Hildenbrand Meekhof Rogers
Bolger Horn Meltzer Schmidt, W.
Crawford Jones, Rick Moore Schuitmaker
DeShazor Knollenberg Moss Scott, P.
Elsenheimer Kowall Pavlov Stamas
Genetski Kurtz Pearce Walsh
Haines Marleau
In The Chair: Jackson
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Reps. Meekhof, Kowall, Haines and Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Voting is the bedrock of our democracy and we must be careful that any changes to the way we vote protects the integrity of our elections. Allowing no-reason absentee voting greatly increases the potential for voter fraud and undermines confidence in our election results.
Absentee ballots are already available for seniors, people who are ill or incapacitated, military members on active duty and people who will not be in town on Election Day. If we want to increase early voting, the proper way to do it is to allow voters to vote at their clerk’s office before the election, in person, where their identity can be verified.
Another concern is that we may not want to encourage people to vote before Election Day because they will not have all the information available during a campaign to make an informed decision.”
Rep. Agema, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Voting is the bedrock of our democracy and we must be careful that any changes to the way we vote protects the integrity of our elections. Allowing no-reason absentee voting greatly increases the potential for voter fraud and undermines confidence in our election results.
Absentee ballots are already available for seniors, people who are ill or incapacitated, military members on active duty and people who will not be in town on Election Day. If we want to increase early voting, the proper way to do it is to allow voters to vote at their clerk’s office before the election, in person, where their identity can be verified.
Another concern is that we may not want to encourage people to vote before Election Day because they will not have all the information available during a campaign to make an informed decision. This is a voter fraud enabler bill.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4700, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled “Recreational authorities act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 123.1133), as amended by 2003 PA 135.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Education,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Bolger moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 5, after “QUARTERLY.” by inserting “SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT INCLUDE A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT LEVIES A MILLAGE TO OPERATE A SYSTEM OF PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS PURSUANT TO 1917 PA 156, MCL 123.51 TO 123.54.”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Segal moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4700, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled “Recreational authorities act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 123.1133), as amended by 2003 PA 135.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 202 Yeas—68
Angerer DeShazor Kennedy Schmidt, R.
Ball Dillon Lahti Scott, B.
Barnett Donigan Leland Scripps
Bauer Durhal Lemmons Segal
Bennett Ebli Lindberg Sheltrown
Bledsoe Espinoza Lipton Simpson
Bolger Geiss Liss Slavens
Brown, L. Gonzales Mayes Slezak
Brown, T. Gregory McDowell Smith
Byrnes Griffin Meadows Spade
Byrum Haase Melton Stanley
Clemente Hammel Miller Switalski
Constan Haugh Nathan Tlaib
Corriveau Huckleberry Nerat Valentine
Coulouris Jackson Neumann Warren
Cushingberry Johnson Polidori Womack
Dean Kandrevas Roberts Young
Nays—41
Agema Haines Lori Pearce
Amash Hansen Lund Proos
Booher Haveman Marleau Rocca
Calley Hildenbrand McMillin Rogers
Caul Horn Meekhof Schmidt, W.
Crawford Jones, Rick Meltzer Schuitmaker
Daley Knollenberg Moore Scott, P.
Denby Kowall Moss Stamas
Elsenheimer Kurtz Opsommer Tyler
Genetski LeBlanc Pavlov Walsh
Green
In The Chair: Jackson
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4695, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 38.1133), as amended by 2008 PA 425.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Clemente moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4695, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 38.1133), as amended by 2008 PA 425.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 203 Yeas—109
Agema Durhal Lahti Proos
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Gonzales Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Green Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Gregory Lund Scott, P.
Booher Griffin Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Haase Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Haines McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Hammel McMillin Simpson
Byrum Hansen Meadows Slavens
Calley Haugh Meekhof Slezak
Caul Haveman Melton Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade
Constan Horn Miller Stamas
Corriveau Huckleberry Moore Stanley
Coulouris Jackson Moss Switalski
Crawford Johnson Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Nerat Tyler
Daley Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Dean Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Kowall Pearce Womack
Dillon Kurtz Polidori Young
Donigan
Nays—0
In The Chair: Jackson
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 145, 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.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 7, following line 22, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect July 1, 2009, and applies only to crimes committed on or after that date.” and renumbering the remaining enacting section.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 145, 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.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 204 Yeas—109
Agema Durhal Lahti Proos
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Gonzales Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Green Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Gregory Lund Scott, P.
Booher Griffin Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Haase Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Haines McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Hammel McMillin Simpson
Byrum Hansen Meadows Slavens
Calley Haugh Meekhof Slezak
Caul Haveman Melton Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade
Constan Horn Miller Stamas
Corriveau Huckleberry Moore Stanley
Coulouris Jackson Moss Switalski
Crawford Johnson Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Nerat Tyler
Daley Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Dean Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Kowall Pearce Womack
Dillon Kurtz Polidori Young
Donigan
Nays—0
In The Chair: Jackson
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 146, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 2, 16, 31, 44, 61, and 76 (MCL 780.752, 780.766, 780.781, 780.794, 780.811, and 780.826), sections 2, 16, 44, and 76 as amended by 2005 PA 184 and sections 31 and 61 as amended by 2006 PA 461.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 42, following line 17, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect July 1, 2009, and applies only to crimes committed on and after that date.” and renumbering the remaining enacting section.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 146, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 2, 16, 31, 44, 61, and 76 (MCL 780.752, 780.766, 780.781, 780.794, 780.811, and 780.826), sections 2, 16, 44, and 76 as amended by 2005 PA 184 and sections 31 and 61 as amended by 2006 PA 461.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 205 Yeas—109
Agema Durhal Lahti Proos
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Gonzales Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Green Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Gregory Lund Scott, P.
Booher Griffin Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Haase Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Haines McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Hammel McMillin Simpson
Byrum Hansen Meadows Slavens
Calley Haugh Meekhof Slezak
Caul Haveman Melton Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade
Constan Horn Miller Stamas
Corriveau Huckleberry Moore Stanley
Coulouris Jackson Moss Switalski
Crawford Johnson Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Nerat Tyler
Daley Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Dean Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Kowall Pearce Womack
Dillon Kurtz Polidori Young
Donigan
Nays—0
In The Chair: Jackson
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to establish the rights of victims of crime and juvenile offenses; to provide for certain procedures; to establish certain immunities and duties; to limit convicted criminals from deriving profit under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain conduct of employers or employers’ agents toward victims; and to provide for penalties and remedies,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Byrum, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4070, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2111b.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Byrum, Young, Constan, Lemmons, Lipton, Neumann, Polidori, Segal, Sheltrown, Womack and Rocca
Nays: Reps. Denby, Haveman, Lund, Marleau and Moore
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Byrum, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 30, 2009
Present: Reps. Byrum, Young, Constan, Lemmons, Lipton, Neumann, Polidori, Segal, Sheltrown, Womack, Denby, Green, Haveman, Lund, Marleau, Moore and Rocca
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4070, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2111b.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Insurance,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Rocca moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4070, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2111b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 206 Yeas—63
Angerer Durhal Lemmons Scripps
Barnett Ebli Lindberg Segal
Bauer Espinoza Lipton Sheltrown
Bledsoe Geiss Liss Simpson
Brown, L. Gonzales Mayes Slavens
Brown, T. Gregory McMillin Slezak
Byrnes Haase Meadows Smith
Byrum Hammel Melton Spade
Clemente Haugh Miller Stanley
Constan Huckleberry Nathan Switalski
Corriveau Jackson Nerat Tlaib
Coulouris Johnson Neumann Valentine
Cushingberry Kandrevas Polidori Warren
Dean Kennedy Roberts Womack
Dillon LeBlanc Rocca Young
Donigan Leland Scott, B.
Nays—46
Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Genetski Lahti Pearce
Ball Green Lori Proos
Bennett Griffin Lund Rogers
Bolger Haines Marleau Schmidt, R.
Booher Hansen McDowell Schmidt, W.
Calley Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker
Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Scott, P.
Crawford Horn Moore Stamas
Daley Jones, Rick Moss Tyler
Denby Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
DeShazor Kowall
In The Chair: Jackson
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Kennedy offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 20.
A concurrent resolution calling on Governor Granholm to divest all state money from certain hedge funds refusing to accept a settlement on the Chrysler bonds they hold and urging other states to divest their holdings in these hedge funds, should these hedge funds fail to agree on a bond settlement before today’s deadline on concluding an agreement.
Whereas, The people of Michigan are intensely interested in the fate of our automobile industry. While the long-term outlook of Chrysler remains bright, getting through the next several months requires all involved in negotiations over the fate of this company to balance parochial interests with vision about what is best for our state and nation; and
Whereas, While negotiations that could save Chrysler from seeking bankruptcy protection before today’s deadline for concluding talks have made great strides, a number of hedge funds that hold about 30 percent of the Chrysler bonds are refusing to compromise in their stand on what they want to erase the debts that are crippling Chrysler’s future. The hedge fund managers may be too narrowly focused on immediate returns rather than considering the long-term ramifications on our nation and its manufacturing base. Such short sightedness has already lost our nation a great deal; and
Whereas, Should these hedge fund managers stand in the way of saving Chrysler, these hedge funds will have taken part in inflicting a devastating blow to our domestic automobile industry that will reverberate throughout our state and nation. The human hardship that will follow from the loss of jobs, the loss of tax revenue, and the loss of hope in the future will shatter the reputation of Oppenheimer Funds, Perella Weinberg Partners’ Xerion Capital Fund, and Stairway Cap Management as reliable financial partners for our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we call on Governor Granholm to divest all state money from the hedge fund offerings of Oppenheimer Funds, Perella Weinberg Partners’ Xerion Capital Fund, and Stairway Cap Management, if they refuse to accept a settlement on the Chrysler bonds they hold. We also urge other states to divest their holdings in these hedge funds, should these hedge funds fail to agree on a bond settlement before today’s deadline on concluding an agreement; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan; the leadership of Oppenheimer Funds, Perella Weinberg Partners’ Xerion Capital Fund, and Stairway Cap Management; and the governors of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Rep. Angerer demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 207 Yeas—75
Angerer Durhal Leland Schuitmaker
Barnett Ebli Lemmons Scott, B.
Bauer Espinoza Lindberg Scripps
Bennett Geiss Lipton Segal
Bledsoe Gonzales Liss Sheltrown
Bolger Gregory Mayes Simpson
Brown, L. Griffin McDowell Slavens
Brown, T. Haase Meadows Slezak
Byrnes Haines Melton Smith
Byrum Hammel Meltzer Spade
Clemente Hansen Miller Stanley
Constan Haugh Moore Switalski
Corriveau Huckleberry Nathan Tlaib
Coulouris Jackson Nerat Tyler
Cushingberry Johnson Neumann Valentine
Dean Kandrevas Polidori Warren
DeShazor Kennedy Roberts Womack
Dillon Lahti Rocca Young
Donigan LeBlanc Schmidt, R.
Nays—34
Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Genetski Lori Pearce
Ball Green Lund Proos
Booher Haveman Marleau Rogers
Calley Hildenbrand McMillin Schmidt, W.
Caul Horn Meekhof Scott, P.
Crawford Jones, Rick Moss Stamas
Daley Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
Denby Kowall
In The Chair: Jackson
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 90 out of numerical order.
Rep. Melton offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 90.
A resolution calling on Governor Granholm to divest all state money from certain hedge funds refusing to accept a settlement on the Chrysler bonds they hold and urging other states to divest their holdings in these hedge funds, should these hedge funds fail to agree on a bond settlement before today’s deadline on concluding an agreement.
Whereas, The people of Michigan are intensely interested in the fate of our automobile industry. While the long-term outlook of Chrysler remains bright, getting through the next several months requires all involved in negotiations over the fate of this company to balance parochial interests with vision about what is best for our state and nation; and
Whereas, While negotiations that could save Chrysler from seeking bankruptcy protection before today’s deadline for concluding talks have made great strides, a number of hedge funds that hold about 30 percent of the Chrysler bonds are refusing to compromise in their stand on what they want to erase the debts that are crippling Chrysler’s future. The hedge fund managers may be too narrowly focused on immediate returns rather than considering the long-term ramifications on our nation and its manufacturing base. Such short sightedness has already lost our nation a great deal; and
Whereas, Should these hedge fund managers stand in the way of saving Chrysler, these hedge funds will have taken part in inflicting a devastating blow to our domestic automobile industry that will reverberate throughout our state and nation. The human hardship that will follow from the loss of jobs, the loss of tax revenue, and the loss of hope in the future will shatter the reputation of Oppenheimer Funds, Perella Weinberg Partners’ Xerion Capital Fund, and Stairway Cap Management as reliable financial partners for our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call on Governor Granholm to divest all state money from the hedge fund offerings of Oppenheimer Funds, Perella Weinberg Partners’ Xerion Capital Fund, and Stairway Cap Management, if they refuse to accept a settlement on the Chrysler bonds they hold. We also urge other states to divest their holdings in these hedge funds, should these hedge funds fail to agree on a bond settlement before today’s deadline on concluding an agreement; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan; the leadership of Oppenheimer Funds, Perella Weinberg Partners’ Xerion Capital Fund, and Stairway Cap Management; and the governors of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Melton demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 208 Yeas—76
Angerer Durhal Leland Schmidt, R.
Barnett Ebli Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bauer Espinoza Lindberg Scott, B.
Bennett Geiss Lipton Scripps
Bledsoe Gonzales Liss Segal
Bolger Gregory Marleau Sheltrown
Brown, L. Griffin Mayes Simpson
Brown, T. Haase McDowell Slavens
Byrnes Haines Meadows Slezak
Byrum Hammel Melton Smith
Clemente Hansen Meltzer Spade
Constan Haugh Miller Stanley
Corriveau Huckleberry Moore Switalski
Coulouris Jackson Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Johnson Nerat Tyler
Dean Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
DeShazor Kennedy Polidori Warren
Dillon Lahti Roberts Womack
Donigan LeBlanc Rocca Young
Nays—33
Agema Elsenheimer Kowall Pavlov
Amash Genetski Kurtz Pearce
Ball Green Lori Proos
Booher Haveman Lund Rogers
Calley Hildenbrand McMillin Schmidt, W.
Caul Horn Meekhof Scott, P.
Crawford Jones, Rick Moss Stamas
Daley Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
Denby
In The Chair: Jackson
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Rep. Angerer moved that Rep. Hammel be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Scripps, Tlaib, Valentine, Slavens, Roberts, Ebli, Barnett, Bauer, LeBlanc, Gregory, Lisa Brown, Donigan, Johnson, Geiss, Terry Brown, Warren, Byrnes, Constan, Dean, Durhal, Espinoza, Gonzales, Haase, Haugh, Rick Jones, Leland, Lemmons, Lipton, Liss, Marleau, Miller, Neumann, Polidori, Rocca, Sheltrown and Spade offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 89.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act.
Whereas, Amid the many problems that have developed in financial markets, some credit card companies have recently imposed sharply higher interest rates and new conditions on their customers. This has brought significant hardships to many individuals and families. Although the steps taken by credit card lenders reflect the economic crunch they are facing, some of the hikes have brought rates to as high as 30 percent. These moves have raised serious concerns that some lenders are taking unfair advantage of consumers who most likely did not understand their vulnerability to such aggressive actions; and
Whereas, Congress is considering a bill, H.R. 627, that would amend the Truth in Lending Act to bring several reforms to how credit cards are used. At the heart of these measures is a focus on increasing accountability, with increased notification requirements. The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act also would restrict the conditions under which a credit card company can impose certain finance charges and new fees and interest rates, would grant consumers certain rights in conjunction with promotional or new credit card offerings, and would prohibit the extension of credit to those under the age of 18 in most circumstances; and
Whereas, Common sense measures to safeguard consumers from predatory practices within the credit card industry are long overdue. The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act would bring about not only fairer standards, but increase understanding of the policies governing their accounts for millions of Americans; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize Congress to enact the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Scripps demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 209 Yeas—102
Angerer Ebli Lemmons Rocca
Ball Elsenheimer Lindberg Rogers
Barnett Espinoza Lipton Schmidt, R.
Bauer Geiss Liss Schmidt, W.
Bennett Gonzales Lori Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Green Lund Scott, B.
Bolger Gregory Marleau Scott, P.
Booher Griffin Mayes Scripps
Brown, L. Haase McDowell Segal
Brown, T. Haines Meadows Sheltrown
Byrnes Hansen Meekhof Simpson
Byrum Haugh Melton Slavens
Calley Hildenbrand Meltzer Slezak
Caul Horn Miller Smith
Clemente Huckleberry Moore Spade
Constan Jackson Moss Stamas
Corriveau Johnson Nathan Stanley
Coulouris Jones, Rick Nerat Switalski
Crawford Kandrevas Neumann Tlaib
Cushingberry Kennedy Opsommer Tyler
Dean Knollenberg Pavlov Valentine
Denby Kowall Pearce Walsh
DeShazor Kurtz Polidori Warren
Dillon Lahti Proos Womack
Donigan LeBlanc Roberts Young
Durhal Leland
Nays—6
Agema Daley Haveman McMillin
Amash Genetski
In The Chair: Jackson
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, April 30:
House Bill Nos. 4840 4841 4842 4843 4844 4845 4846 4847 4848 4849 4850 4851 4852 4853
4854 4855 4856 4857 4858 4859 4860 4861 4862 4863 4864 4865 4866 4867
4868
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, April 30:
Senate Bill Nos. 129 130 455 466
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4763, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by amending the heading of part 54C and by adding section 5490.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Leland, Meadows, Roberts and Scripps
Nays: Reps. Meekhof, Daley, Rick Jones, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4764, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 5491 (MCL 333.5491), as added by 2007 PA 159.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Leland, Meadows, Roberts and Scripps
Nays: Reps. Meekhof, Daley, Haveman, Rick Jones, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4765, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5494.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Leland, Meadows, Roberts and Scripps
Nays: Reps. Meekhof, Daley, Haveman, Rick Jones, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4766, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5495.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Leland, Meadows, Roberts and Scripps
Nays: Reps. Meekhof, Daley, Haveman, Rick Jones, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4767, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5496.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Leland, Meadows, Roberts and Scripps
Nays: Reps. Meekhof, Daley, Haveman, Rick Jones, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4768, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5497.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Leland, Meadows, Roberts and Scripps
Nays: Reps. Meekhof, Daley, Haveman, Rick Jones, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4769, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5498.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Leland, Meadows, Roberts and Scripps
Nays: Reps. Meekhof, Daley, Haveman, Rick Jones, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Warren, Chair, of the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 30, 2009
Present: Reps. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Leland, Meadows, Roberts, Scripps, Meekhof, Daley, Haveman, Rick Jones, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 129, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 24a (MCL 168.24a), as amended by 1982 PA 154.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Senate Bill No. 130, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 307 (MCL 168.307), as added by 2003 PA 302.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Senate Bill No. 455, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 866 (MCL 168.866).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Senate Bill No. 466, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 434 (MCL 208.1434), as amended by 2009 PA 6.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Sheltrown introduced
House Bill No. 4869, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 5705.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Tlaib, Roberts, Switalski, Clemente, Geiss, Nathan, Barnett, Slezak, Bettie Scott, Durhal, Gregory, Lisa Brown, Johnson, Young, Liss, Smith, Lipton, Polidori, Meadows, LeBlanc, Espinoza, Rick Jones, Lori, Rogers, Proos and Kandrevas introduced
House Bill No. 4870, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding chapter 39.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Rep. Nerat moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:20 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Jackson declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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