No. 48

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2010

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 18, 2010.

1:30 p.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Agema—present Durhal—present Kurtz—present Polidori—present

Amash—present Ebli—present Lahti—present Proos—present

Angerer—present Elsenheimer—present LeBlanc—present Roberts—present

Ball—present Espinoza—present Leland—present Rocca—present

Barnett—present Geiss—present Lemmons—present Rogers—present

Bauer—present Genetski—present Lindberg—present Schmidt, R.—present

Bennett—present Gonzales—present Lipton—present Schmidt, W.—present

Bledsoe—present Green—present Liss—present Schuitmaker—present

Bolger—present Gregory—present Lori—present Scott, B.—present

Booher—present Griffin—present Lund—present Scott, P.—present

Brown, L.—present Haase—present Marleau—present Scripps—present

Brown, T.—present Haines—present Mayes—present Segal—present

Byrnes—present Hammel—present McDowell—present Sheltrown—present

Byrum—present Hansen—present McMillin—present Slavens—present

Calley—present Haugh—present Meadows—present Slezak—present

Caul—present Haveman—present Meekhof—present Smith—present

Clemente—present Hildenbrand—present Melton—present Spade—present

Constan—present Horn—present Meltzer—present Stamas—present

Corriveau—present Huckleberry—present Miller—excused Stanley—present

Crawford—present Jackson—present Moore—present Switalski—present

Cushingberry—e/d/s Johnson—present Moss—present Tlaib—present

Daley—present Jones, Rick—present Nathan—present Tyler—present

Dean—present Jones, Robert—excused Nerat—present Valentine—present

Denby—present Kandrevas—present Neumann—present Walsh—present

DeShazor—present Kennedy—present Opsommer—present Warren—present

Dillon—present Knollenberg—present Pavlov—present Womack—present

Donigan—present Kowall—present Pearce—present Young—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Sharon Tyler, from the 78th District, offered the following invocation:

“GOD You indeed bless us. Draw us together from paths of aimless wandering. Lead us toward the community You intended. Help us to deal with concerns in constructive ways yet point us beyond ourselves to engage with You in larger issues. May Your love fill us and overflow into other lives. In Jesus’ holy name we pray. Amen.”

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Rep. Angerer moved that Reps. Robert Jones and Miller be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5724, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78m (MCL 211.78m), as amended by 2006 PA 498.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Denby moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 26, after “PERSON,” by inserting “UNLESS THAT PERSON OWNS 5% OR LESS OF THAT ENTITY,”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Leland moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Segal 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. Meekhof moved that Rep. Meltzer be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5724, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78m (MCL 211.78m), as amended by 2006 PA 498.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 195 Yeas—104

Agema Durhal Kurtz Proos

Amash Ebli Lahti Roberts

Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rocca

Ball Espinoza Leland Rogers

Barnett Geiss Lemmons Schmidt, R.

Bauer Genetski Lindberg Schmidt, W.

Bennett Gonzales Lipton Schuitmaker

Bledsoe Green Liss Scott, B.

Bolger Gregory Lori Scott, P.

Booher Griffin Lund Scripps

Brown, L. Haase Marleau Segal

Brown, T. Haines Mayes Sheltrown

Byrnes Hammel McDowell Slavens

Byrum Hansen McMillin Slezak

Calley Haugh Meadows Smith

Caul Haveman Meekhof Spade

Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Stamas

Constan Horn Moore Stanley

Corriveau Huckleberry Moss Switalski

Crawford Jackson Nathan Tlaib

Daley Johnson Nerat Tyler

Dean Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine

Denby Kandrevas Opsommer Walsh

DeShazor Kennedy Pavlov Warren

Dillon Knollenberg Pearce Womack

Donigan Kowall Polidori Young

Nays—0

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Segal 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. 723, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11 (MCL 722.121), as amended by 1980 PA 232, and by adding section 3g.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Segal moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Segal 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. 723, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11 (MCL 722.121), as amended by 1980 PA 232, and by adding section 3g.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 196 Yeas—96

Angerer Durhal Kurtz Rocca

Ball Ebli Lahti Rogers

Barnett Espinoza LeBlanc Schmidt, R.

Bauer Geiss Leland Schmidt, W.

Bennett Gonzales Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bledsoe Green Lindberg Scott, B.

Bolger Gregory Lipton Scott, P.

Booher Griffin Liss Scripps

Brown, L. Haase Lori Segal

Brown, T. Haines Lund Sheltrown

Byrnes Hammel Marleau Slavens

Byrum Hansen Mayes Slezak

Calley Haugh McDowell Smith

Caul Haveman Meadows Spade

Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Stamas

Constan Horn Moore Stanley

Corriveau Huckleberry Moss Switalski

Crawford Jackson Nathan Tlaib

Daley Johnson Nerat Tyler

Dean Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine

Denby Kandrevas Pavlov Walsh

DeShazor Kennedy Polidori Warren

Dillon Knollenberg Proos Womack

Donigan Kowall Roberts Young

Nays—8

Agema Elsenheimer McMillin Opsommer

Amash Genetski Meekhof Pearce

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Segal moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

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Rep. McMillin, 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:

I have serious concerns with allowing anonymous false reports to remain on the record of a daycare provider.”

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 724, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11b (MCL 722.121b), as amended by 2007 PA 217.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Segal moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Segal 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. 724, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11b (MCL 722.121b), as amended by 2007 PA 217.

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—96

Angerer Durhal Kurtz Rocca

Ball Ebli Lahti Rogers

Barnett Espinoza LeBlanc Schmidt, R.

Bauer Geiss Leland Schmidt, W.

Bennett Gonzales Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bledsoe Green Lindberg Scott, B.

Bolger Gregory Lipton Scott, P.

Booher Griffin Liss Scripps

Brown, L. Haase Lori Segal

Brown, T. Haines Lund Sheltrown

Byrnes Hammel Marleau Slavens

Byrum Hansen Mayes Slezak

Calley Haugh McDowell Smith

Caul Haveman Meadows Spade

Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Stamas

Constan Horn Moore Stanley

Corriveau Huckleberry Moss Switalski

Crawford Jackson Nathan Tlaib

Daley Johnson Nerat Tyler

Dean Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine

Denby Kandrevas Pavlov Walsh

DeShazor Kennedy Polidori Warren

Dillon Knollenberg Proos Womack

Donigan Kowall Roberts Young

Nays—9

Agema Genetski Meekhof Opsommer

Amash McMillin Meltzer Pearce

Elsenheimer

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Segal moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

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Rep. McMillin, 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:

I have serious concerns with allowing anonymous false reports to remain on the record of a daycare provider.”

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 1228, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40114 (MCL 324.40114), as amended by 2009 PA 109.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Segal moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Segal 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. 1228, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40114 (MCL 324.40114), as amended by 2009 PA 109.

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—105

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amash Elsenheimer LeBlanc Roberts

Angerer Espinoza Leland Rocca

Ball Geiss Lemmons Rogers

Barnett Genetski Lindberg Schmidt, R.

Bauer Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, W.

Bennett Green Liss Schuitmaker

Bledsoe Gregory Lori Scott, B.

Bolger Griffin Lund Scott, P.

Booher Haase Marleau Scripps

Brown, L. Haines Mayes Segal

Brown, T. Hammel McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Hansen McMillin Slavens

Byrum Haugh Meadows Slezak

Calley Haveman Meekhof Smith

Caul Hildenbrand Melton Spade

Clemente Horn Meltzer Stamas

Constan Huckleberry Moore Stanley

Corriveau 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

Durhal

Nays—0

In The Chair: Byrnes

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

“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,”

The House agreed to the full title.

Rep. Segal 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. 5855, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3525 (MCL 500.3525), as added by 2000 PA 252.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Insurance,

The substitute (H-2) 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. Segal 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.

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Rep. Segal moved that Rep. Young be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5855, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3525 (MCL 500.3525), as added by 2000 PA 252.

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—105

Agema Durhal Kurtz Polidori

Amash Ebli Lahti Proos

Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Roberts

Ball Espinoza Leland Rocca

Barnett Geiss Lemmons Rogers

Bauer Genetski Lindberg Schmidt, R.

Bennett Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, W.

Bledsoe Green Liss Schuitmaker

Bolger Gregory Lori Scott, B.

Booher Griffin Lund Scott, P.

Brown, L. Haase Marleau Scripps

Brown, T. Haines Mayes Segal

Byrnes Hammel McDowell Sheltrown

Byrum Hansen McMillin Slavens

Calley Haugh Meadows Slezak

Caul Haveman Meekhof Smith

Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Spade

Constan Horn Meltzer Stamas

Corriveau Huckleberry Moore Stanley

Crawford Jackson Moss Switalski

Cushingberry 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

Nays—0

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Segal moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 6005, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2006 PA 158.

Rep. Segal moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Education.

The motion prevailed.

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 5953, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 4, 6, 7, 8, 25, 26, 41, 42, 43a, 43b, 43c, 61, 81, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89, and 91 (MCL 38.1304, 38.1306, 38.1307, 38.1308, 38.1325, 38.1326, 38.1341, 38.1342, 38.1343a, 38.1343b, 38.1343c, 38.1361, 38.1381, 38.1384, 38.1386, 38.1387, 38.1388, 38.1389, and 38.1391), section 4 as amended by 2008 PA 354, sections 6 and 7 as amended by 1995 PA 272, sections 8, 25, and 26 as amended by 1997 PA 143, section 41 as amended by 2007 PA 15, section 42 as amended by 1996 PA 268, section 43a as amended by 2007 PA 111, sections 43b, 81, 84, and 89 as amended by 1989 PA 194, section 43c as amended by 1998 PA 213, section 61 as amended by 2006 PA 158, and section 91 as amended by 2007 PA 110, and by adding sections 41b, 43e, 81b, 81c, and 84a and article 7.

Rep. Segal moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Segal moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

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 Monday, May 17:

House Bill Nos. 6163 6164 6165 6166 6167

Senate Bill Nos. 1336 1337 1338

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, May 18, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4073 at 9:44 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4971 at 9:46 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5765 at 9:48 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5900 at 9:50 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5899 at 9:52 a.m.

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Tuesday, May 18:

Senate Bill No. 1164

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Corriveau, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 104.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact H.R. 1646, the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 44 of 2009, p. 932.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Corriveau, Segal, Byrum, Donigan, Griffin, Haase, Liss, Neumann, Roy Schmidt, Slavens, Valentine, Womack, Ball, Calley, Crawford, Denby, Green and Paul Scott

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Corriveau, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Present: Reps. Corriveau, Segal, Byrum, Donigan, Griffin, Haase, Liss, Neumann, Roy Schmidt, Slavens, Valentine, Womack, Ball, Calley, Crawford, Denby, Green and Paul Scott

Absent: Reps. Johnson, Marleau and Moore

Excused: Reps. Johnson, Marleau and Moore

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Sheltrown, Chair, of the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Present: Reps. Sheltrown, Slezak, Huckleberry, LeBlanc, Lindberg, Stanley, Stamas, Bolger, Hansen and Horn

Absent: Rep. Ebli

Excused: Rep. Ebli

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 5880, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for the departments of attorney general, civil rights, state, technology, management, and budget, and treasury, the executive office, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of these appropriations; to provide for the funding of certain work projects; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; to transfer certain funds; to prescribe certain requirements for bidding on state contracts; to provide for disposition of year-end balances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain principal executive departments and state agencies, officials, and employees; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various principal executive departments and state agencies.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 5884, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of energy, labor, and economic growth and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to provide for reports to certain persons; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 5885, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of military and veterans affairs, other state agencies, and local units of government related to the appropriations; and to provide for the preparation of certain reports related to the appropriations.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 1164, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department and certain transportation purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to create certain funds and programs; to prescribe requirements for certain railroad and bus facilities; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state departments and officials and local units of government; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Communications from State Officers

The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:

Notices of Filing

Administrative Rules

May 14, 2010

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2006-025-LG (Secretary of State Filing #10-05-01) on this date at 3:29 P.M. for the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, entitled “Insurance Policy Forms-Nonconforming Clauses”.

These rules take effect 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

May 14, 2010

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Community Health and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2008-018-CH (Secretary of State Filing #10-05-02) on this date at 3:31 P.M. for the Department of Community Health, entitled “Board Of Optometry”.

These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

Sincerely,

Terri Lynn Land

Secretary of State

Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Clerk.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Donigan, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5731, entitled

A bill to create a regional transit authority; to provide regional transportation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the authority and of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize the levy of taxes and to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes; and to provide for the pledge of taxes, revenues, assessments, tax levies, and other funds for bond and note payments.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) 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. Donigan, Barnett, Bledsoe, Haugh, Kennedy and Wayne Schmidt

Nays: Reps. Lund, Denby and Meekhof

The Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Donigan, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5732, 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 sections 10c, 10h, 10l, and 10n (MCL 247.660c, 247.660h, 247.660l, and 247.660n), section 10c as amended by 2008 PA 485, section 10h as amended by 2002 PA 498, section 10l as amended by 1987 PA 234, and section 10n as amended by 2002 PA 329.

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. Donigan, Barnett, Bledsoe, Haugh, Kennedy and Wayne Schmidt

Nays: Reps. Lund and Denby

The Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Donigan, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5733, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 432, entitled “Motor bus transportation act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 474.104), as amended by 1989 PA 233.

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. Donigan, Barnett, Bledsoe, Haugh, Kennedy and Wayne Schmidt

Nays: Reps. Lund and Denby

The Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Donigan, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 185, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1b.

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. Donigan, Barnett, Bledsoe, Haugh, Kennedy, Lund, Denby, Meekhof and Wayne Schmidt

Nays: None

The Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Donigan, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 791, entitled

A bill to create the uniform real property electronic recording act; and to create an electronic recording commission and provide for its powers and duties.

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. Donigan, Barnett, Bledsoe, Haugh, Kennedy, Lund, Denby, Meekhof and Wayne Schmidt

Nays: None

The Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Donigan, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1139, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled “The local development financing act,” by amending section 11b (MCL 125.2161b), as added by 2008 PA 155.

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. Donigan, Barnett, Bledsoe, Haugh, Kennedy, Young, Lund, Denby and Wayne Schmidt

Nays: Rep. Meekhof

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Donigan, Chair, of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Present: Reps. Donigan, Barnett, Bledsoe, Haugh, Kennedy, Young, Lund, Denby, Meekhof and Wayne Schmidt

Absent: Rep. Robert Jones

Excused: Rep. Robert Jones

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Bledsoe introduced

House Bill No. 6168, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 9928 (MCL 600.9928).

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

Rep. Bledsoe introduced

House Bill No. 6169, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 5, entitled “Michigan uniform municipal court act,” (MCL 730.501 to 730.534) by adding section 8a.

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

Rep. Bledsoe introduced

House Bill No. 6170, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 10, 11, and 492 (MCL 168.10, 168.11, and 168.492), section 492 as amended by 1989 PA 142.

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

Reps. Daley, Stamas, Paul Scott, Proos, Pavlov, McMillin, Knollenberg, Walsh, Lori, Lund, Haines and Kowall introduced

House Bill No. 6171, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” (MCL 205.701 to 205.779) by adding section 37a.

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

Reps. Stamas, Daley, Paul Scott, Proos, Moore, DeShazor, Kurtz, Pavlov, McMillin, Knollenberg, Walsh, Lori, Lund and Genetski introduced

House Bill No. 6172, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” by amending section 49 (MCL 205.749), as amended by 2008 PA 126.

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

Rep. Espinoza introduced

House Bill No. 6173, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 21550 (MCL 324.21550), as amended by 2004 PA 390.

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

Reps. Horn, Mayes, Calley, Stamas, Crawford, Clemente, Griffin, Knollenberg, Bolger, Neumann, Haveman, Wayne Schmidt and Green introduced

House Bill No. 6174, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending sections 2 and 10 (MCL 207.772 and 207.780), section 2 as amended by 2010 PA 9 and section 10 as amended by 2005 PA 339.

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

Reps. Cushingberry and Moss introduced

House Bill No. 6175, 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 560.

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

Reps. Moss and Cushingberry introduced

House Bill No. 6176, entitled

A bill to establish the American Red Cross Michigan fund in the department of community health; 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 bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Reps. Neumann, Espinoza, Terry Brown, McDowell, Hammel, Bennett, Byrum, Griffin, Scripps, Huckleberry, Liss, Constan, Haugh, Cushingberry, Sheltrown, Leland, Lahti, Mayes and Valentine introduced

House Bill No. 6177, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending the title and sections 11 and 18 (MCL 432.11 and 432.18), the title as amended by 1996 PA 95 and sections 11 and 18 as amended by 2004 PA 383, and by adding section 45.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.

Reps. Rogers, Denby, McDowell, Slezak, Marleau, Walsh, McMillin and Daley introduced

House Bill No. 6178, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78a (MCL 211.78a), as amended by 2008 PA 352.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs.

Reps. Denby, McDowell, Slezak, Rogers, Marleau, Walsh, McMillin and Daley introduced

House Bill No. 6179, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 87b (MCL 211.87b), as amended by 2002 PA 198.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs.

Reps. Slezak, McDowell, Denby, Rogers, Marleau, Walsh and Daley introduced

House Bill No. 6180, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 125.2683), as amended by 2008 PA 217, and by adding section 8g.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs.

Reps. McDowell, Slezak, Denby, Rogers, Marleau, Walsh and Daley introduced

House Bill No. 6181, entitled

A bill to create the delinquent special assessment revolving loan fund; to provide for the administration of the fund; to prescribe requirements for loans from the fund; to prescribe duties of certain state and local officials; and to make appropriations.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs.

Reps. Lipton, Byrnes, Geiss, Bledsoe, Terry Brown, Donigan, Valentine, Bauer, Warren, Robert Jones, Miller, Barnett, Scripps, Switalski, Roberts, Liss, Meadows and Lisa Brown introduced

House Bill No. 6182, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 55g.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.

Reps. Scripps, Byrnes, Geiss, Bledsoe, Terry Brown, Donigan, Valentine, Bauer, Warren, Robert Jones, Miller, Barnett, Switalski, Lipton, Roberts, Liss, Meadows and Lisa Brown introduced

House Bill No. 6183, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 55a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.

Reps. Miller, Byrnes, Geiss, Lisa Brown, Bledsoe, Terry Brown, Donigan, Valentine, Bauer, Warren, Robert Jones, Barnett, Scripps, Switalski, Lipton, Roberts, Liss and Meadows introduced

House Bill No. 6184, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 55b.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.

Reps. Bledsoe, Byrnes, Geiss, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Donigan, Valentine, Bauer, Robert Jones, Warren, Miller, Barnett, Lipton, Roberts, Liss, Meadows and Switalski introduced

House Bill No. 6185, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 55c.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.

Reps. Haase, Byrnes, Geiss, Lisa Brown, Bledsoe, Terry Brown, Donigan, Valentine, Bauer, Robert Jones, Warren, Miller, Barnett, Scripps, Switalski, Lipton, Roberts, Liss and Meadows introduced

House Bill No. 6186, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 55d.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.

Reps. Tlaib, Byrnes, Geiss, Terry Brown, Donigan, Valentine, Bauer, Robert Jones, Warren, Miller, Barnett, Scripps, Switalski, Lipton, Roberts, Liss, Meadows and Lisa Brown introduced

House Bill No. 6187, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 55f.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.

Reps. Byrnes, Geiss, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Donigan, Valentine, Bauer, Robert Jones, Warren, Miller, Barnett, Scripps, Switalski, Lipton, Roberts, Liss and Meadows introduced

House Bill No. 6188, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 54 (MCL 169.254), as amended by 1995 PA 264.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.

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Rep. Meadows moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:25 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, May 19, at 1:30 p.m.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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