No. 62

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2010

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 22, 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—excused Hildenbrand—present Melton—present Spade—present

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

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

Crawford—present Jackson—e/d/s Moore—excused Switalski—present

Cushingberry—present Johnson—present Moss—present Tlaib—present

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

Dean—present Jones, Robert—present 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. Jennifer Haase, from the 32nd District, offered the following invocation:

“Lord, You have chosen us to be leaders for the great state of Michigan. Grant us the ability to understand ourselves so we can help others. Grant us courage to stand behind our beliefs and yet articulate those beliefs in a compassionate and understanding manner. Help us to be patient and even-handed when it comes to the tough decisions put before us. Awaken our hearts and inspire our mind to serve for the good of all humanity. We ask for Your many blessings, Amen.”

______

Rep. Dean moved that Rep. Clemente be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Wayne Schmidt moved that Rep. Moore be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Speaker laid before the House

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 19.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University relative to the Saginaw Valley State University Health Sciences Facility.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 6, p. 66.)

(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on May 5.)

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The Clerk made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk’s office.”

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

Rep. Dean moved that the concurrent resolution be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5882, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of human services and certain state purposes related to public welfare services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain individuals, local governments, and state departments, agencies, and officers.

(The bill was received from the Senate on June 17, with substitute (S-1), consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 61, p. 977.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 278 Yeas—0

Nays—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

Constan Horn Meltzer Stamas

Corriveau Huckleberry Miller Stanley

Crawford Johnson Moss Switalski

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Nathan Tlaib

Daley Jones, Robert Nerat Tyler

Dean Kandrevas Neumann Valentine

Denby Kennedy Opsommer Walsh

DeShazor Knollenberg Pavlov Warren

Dillon Kowall Pearce Womack

Donigan Kurtz Polidori Young

Durhal

In The Chair: Byrnes

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5889, 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 bill was received from the Senate on June 17, with substitute (S-1) and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 61, p. 977.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 279 Yeas—0

Nays—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

Constan Horn Meltzer Stamas

Corriveau Huckleberry Miller Stanley

Crawford Johnson Moss Switalski

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Nathan Tlaib

Daley Jones, Robert Nerat Tyler

Dean Kandrevas Neumann Valentine

Denby Kennedy Opsommer Walsh

DeShazor Knollenberg Pavlov Warren

Dillon Kowall Pearce Womack

Donigan Kurtz Polidori Young

Durhal

In The Chair: Byrnes

______

Rep. Jackson entered the House Chambers.

Second Reading of Bills

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.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Dean 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. 6182, entitled

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

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

Roll Call No. 280 Yeas—103

Agema Elsenheimer Lahti Proos

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Roberts

Ball Geiss Leland Rocca

Barnett Genetski Lemmons Rogers

Bauer Gonzales Lindberg Schmidt, R.

Bennett Green Lipton Schmidt, W.

Bledsoe Gregory Liss Schuitmaker

Bolger Griffin Lori Scott, B.

Booher Haase Lund Scripps

Brown, L. Haines Marleau Segal

Brown, T. Hammel Mayes Sheltrown

Byrnes Hansen McDowell Slavens

Byrum Haugh McMillin Slezak

Calley Haveman Meadows Smith

Constan Hildenbrand Meekhof Spade

Corriveau Horn Melton Stamas

Crawford Huckleberry Meltzer Stanley

Cushingberry Jackson Miller Switalski

Daley Johnson Moss Tlaib

Dean Jones, Rick Nathan Tyler

Denby Jones, Robert Nerat Valentine

DeShazor Kandrevas Neumann Walsh

Dillon Kennedy Opsommer Warren

Donigan Knollenberg Pavlov Womack

Durhal Kowall Pearce Young

Ebli Kurtz Polidori

Nays—3

Amash Caul Scott, P.

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Dean 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. 6183, entitled

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

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-6) previously recommended by the Committee on Ethics and Elections,

The substitute (H-6) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Dean 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. 6183, entitled

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

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

Roll Call No. 281 Yeas—64

Angerer Ebli LeBlanc Schmidt, R.

Barnett Espinoza Leland Scott, B.

Bauer Geiss Lemmons Scripps

Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Segal

Bledsoe Gregory Lipton Sheltrown

Brown, L. Griffin Liss Slavens

Brown, T. Haase Mayes Slezak

Byrnes Hammel McDowell Smith

Byrum Haugh Meadows Spade

Constan Huckleberry Melton Stanley

Corriveau Jackson Miller Switalski

Cushingberry Johnson Nathan Tlaib

Dean Jones, Robert Nerat Valentine

Dillon Kandrevas Neumann Warren

Donigan Kennedy Polidori Womack

Durhal Lahti Roberts Young

Nays—42

Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pearce

Amash Genetski Lori Proos

Ball Green Lund Rocca

Bolger Haines Marleau Rogers

Booher Hansen McMillin Schmidt, W.

Calley Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Scott, P.

Crawford Horn Moss Stamas

Daley Jones, Rick Opsommer Tyler

Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Walsh

DeShazor Kowall

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

______

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:

These bills (HB6183 - 6188) are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Reps. Haines, Hildenbrand and Meltzer, 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:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Knollenberg, 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:

No Vote Explanation

HB 6183 - 6188 (Campaign Finance)

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.

Marty Knollenberg”

Second Reading of Bills

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.

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

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. Dean 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. 6184, entitled

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

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

Roll Call No. 282 Yeas—62

Angerer Ebli LeBlanc Schmidt, R.

Barnett Espinoza Leland Scott, B.

Bauer Geiss Lemmons Scripps

Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Segal

Bledsoe Gregory Lipton Slavens

Brown, L. Griffin Liss Slezak

Brown, T. Haase McDowell Smith

Byrnes Hammel Meadows Spade

Byrum Haugh Melton Stanley

Constan Huckleberry Miller Switalski

Corriveau Jackson Nathan Tlaib

Cushingberry Johnson Nerat Valentine

Dean Jones, Robert Neumann Warren

Dillon Kandrevas Polidori Womack

Donigan Kennedy Roberts Young

Durhal Lahti

Nays—44

Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pearce

Amash Genetski Lori Proos

Ball Green Lund Rocca

Bolger Haines Marleau Rogers

Booher Hansen Mayes Schmidt, W.

Calley Haveman McMillin Schuitmaker

Caul Hildenbrand Meekhof Scott, P.

Crawford Horn Meltzer Sheltrown

Daley Jones, Rick Moss Stamas

Denby Knollenberg Opsommer Tyler

DeShazor Kowall Pavlov Walsh

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

______

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:

These bills (HB6183 - 6188) are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Reps. Haines, Hildenbrand and Meltzer, 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:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Knollenberg, 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:

No Vote Explanation

HB 6183 - 6188 (Campaign Finance)

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.

Marty Knollenberg”

Second Reading of Bills

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.

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

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Dean 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. 6185, entitled

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

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

Roll Call No. 283 Yeas—66

Angerer Espinoza Lemmons Schuitmaker

Barnett Geiss Lindberg Scott, B.

Bauer Gonzales Lipton Scripps

Bennett Gregory Liss Segal

Bledsoe Griffin Mayes Sheltrown

Brown, L. Haase McDowell Slavens

Brown, T. Hammel McMillin Slezak

Byrnes Haugh Meadows Smith

Byrum Huckleberry Melton Spade

Constan Jackson Miller Stanley

Corriveau Johnson Nathan Switalski

Cushingberry Jones, Robert Nerat Tlaib

Dean Kandrevas Neumann Valentine

Dillon Kennedy Polidori Warren

Donigan Lahti Roberts Womack

Durhal LeBlanc Schmidt, R. Young

Ebli Leland

Nays—40

Agema DeShazor Knollenberg Pavlov

Amash Elsenheimer Kowall Pearce

Ball Genetski Kurtz Proos

Bolger Green Lori Rocca

Booher Haines Lund Rogers

Calley Hansen Marleau Schmidt, W.

Caul Haveman Meekhof Scott, P.

Crawford Hildenbrand Meltzer Stamas

Daley Horn Moss Tyler

Denby Jones, Rick Opsommer Walsh

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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:

These bills (HB6183 - 6188) are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Reps. Haines, Hildenbrand and Meltzer, 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:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Knollenberg, 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:

No Vote Explanation

HB 6183 - 6188 (Campaign Finance)

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.

Marty Knollenberg”

Second Reading of Bills

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.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Dean 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. 6186, entitled

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

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

Roll Call No. 284 Yeas—64

Angerer Ebli LeBlanc Schmidt, R.

Barnett Espinoza Leland Scott, B.

Bauer Geiss Lemmons Scripps

Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Segal

Bledsoe Gregory Lipton Sheltrown

Brown, L. Griffin Liss Slavens

Brown, T. Haase Mayes Slezak

Byrnes Hammel McDowell Smith

Byrum Haugh Meadows Spade

Constan Huckleberry Melton Stanley

Corriveau Jackson Miller Switalski

Cushingberry Johnson Nathan Tlaib

Dean Jones, Robert Nerat Valentine

Dillon Kandrevas Neumann Warren

Donigan Kennedy Polidori Womack

Durhal Lahti Roberts Young

Nays—42

Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pearce

Amash Genetski Lori Proos

Ball Green Lund Rocca

Bolger Haines Marleau Rogers

Booher Hansen McMillin Schmidt, W.

Calley Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Scott, P.

Crawford Horn Moss Stamas

Daley Jones, Rick Opsommer Tyler

Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Walsh

DeShazor Kowall

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

______

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:

These bills (HB6183 - 6188) are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Reps. Haines, Hildenbrand and Meltzer, 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:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Knollenberg, 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:

No Vote Explanation

HB 6183 - 6188 (Campaign Finance)

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.

Marty Knollenberg”

Second Reading of Bills

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.

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

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Dean 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. 6187, entitled

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

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

Roll Call No. 285 Yeas—64

Angerer Ebli LeBlanc Schmidt, R.

Barnett Espinoza Leland Scott, B.

Bauer Geiss Lemmons Scripps

Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Segal

Bledsoe Gregory Lipton Sheltrown

Brown, L. Griffin Liss Slavens

Brown, T. Haase Mayes Slezak

Byrnes Hammel McDowell Smith

Byrum Haugh Meadows Spade

Constan Huckleberry Melton Stanley

Corriveau Jackson Miller Switalski

Cushingberry Johnson Nathan Tlaib

Dean Jones, Robert Nerat Valentine

Dillon Kandrevas Neumann Warren

Donigan Kennedy Polidori Womack

Durhal Lahti Roberts Young

Nays—42

Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pearce

Amash Genetski Lori Proos

Ball Green Lund Rocca

Bolger Haines Marleau Rogers

Booher Hansen McMillin Schmidt, W.

Calley Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Scott, P.

Crawford Horn Moss Stamas

Daley Jones, Rick Opsommer Tyler

Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Walsh

DeShazor Kowall

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

______

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:

These bills (HB6183 - 6188) are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Reps. Haines, Hildenbrand and Meltzer, 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:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Knollenberg, 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:

No Vote Explanation

HB 6183 - 6188 (Campaign Finance)

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.

Marty Knollenberg”

Second Reading of Bills

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.

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

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Dean 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. 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.

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

Roll Call No. 286 Yeas—64

Angerer Ebli LeBlanc Schmidt, R.

Barnett Espinoza Leland Scott, B.

Bauer Geiss Lemmons Scripps

Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Segal

Bledsoe Gregory Lipton Sheltrown

Brown, L. Griffin Liss Slavens

Brown, T. Haase Mayes Slezak

Byrnes Hammel McDowell Smith

Byrum Haugh Meadows Spade

Constan Huckleberry Melton Stanley

Corriveau Jackson Miller Switalski

Cushingberry Johnson Nathan Tlaib

Dean Jones, Robert Nerat Valentine

Dillon Kandrevas Neumann Warren

Donigan Kennedy Polidori Womack

Durhal Lahti Roberts Young

Nays—42

Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pearce

Amash Genetski Lori Proos

Ball Green Lund Rocca

Bolger Haines Marleau Rogers

Booher Hansen McMillin Schmidt, W.

Calley Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Scott, P.

Crawford Horn Moss Stamas

Daley Jones, Rick Opsommer Tyler

Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Walsh

DeShazor Kowall

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

______

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:

These bills (HB6183 - 6188) are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Reps. Haines, Hildenbrand and Meltzer, 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:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.”

Rep. Knollenberg, 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:

No Vote Explanation

HB 6183 - 6188 (Campaign Finance)

These bills are a direct assault on free speech. They are a partisan attempt to overturn a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds the First Amendment right of non-profit corporations such as the National Rifle Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Right to Life to spend money in campaigns to advocate for issues on behalf of the millions of people they represent.

This legislation, if signed into law, would effectively silence senior groups like the American Association of Retired People (AARP) and veterans groups like the American Legion while still allowing Big Labor and unions to continue funneling millions of dollars to Democrat candidates.

These bills are a partisan, political attempt to subvert the U.S. Supreme Court and weaken the First Amendment right to free speech.

For these reasons, I cannot support these bills.

Marty Knollenberg”

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 Friday, June 18:

House Bill Nos. 6270 6271 6272 6273

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, June 18, for her approval of the following bill:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4480 at 10:46 a.m.

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, June 22:

Senate Bill Nos. 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Bill No. 5735, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7333a (MCL 333.7333a), as added by 2001 PA 231.

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

Nays: None

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

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.

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. Corriveau, Segal, Byrum, Donigan, Griffin, Haase, Liss, Neumann, Roy Schmidt, Slavens, Valentine, Ball, Calley, Crawford, Denby and Green

Nays: None

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

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.

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. Corriveau, Segal, Byrum, Donigan, Griffin, Haase, Liss, Neumann, Roy Schmidt, Slavens, Valentine, Ball, Calley, Crawford, Denby and Green

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, June 22, 2010

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

Absent: Reps. Johnson, Womack, Marleau and Moore

Excused: Reps. Johnson, Womack, Marleau and Moore

The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, by Rep. Polidori, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5076, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1062.

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. Polidori, Roberts, Byrnes, Liss, Roy Schmidt, Rick Jones, Agema and Kurtz

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Polidori, Chair, of the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Present: Reps. Polidori, Roberts, Byrnes, Liss, Roy Schmidt, Rick Jones, Agema and Kurtz

Absent: Rep. Amash

Excused: Rep. Amash

The Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources, by Rep. Sheltrown, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6234, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40111a (MCL 324.40111a), as amended by 2009 PA 199.

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

Nays: None

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, June 22, 2010

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

Absent: Rep. Ebli

Excused: Rep. Ebli

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

House Bill No. 5926, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending sections 208, 601, and 606 (MCL 125.3208, 125.3601, and 125.3606), as amended by 2008 PA 12.

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, Lund, Denby and Wayne Schmidt

Nays: Rep. Meekhof

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

House Bill No. 5977, entitled

A bill to amend 1957 PA 200, entitled “An act to provide for the creation by 2 or more municipalities of an intermunicipality committee for the purpose of studying area problems; and to provide authority for the committee to receive gifts and grants,” by amending section 2 (MCL 123.632).

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, Lund, Denby and Wayne Schmidt

Nays: Rep. Meekhof

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

House Bill No. 5979, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 530, entitled “Historical neighborhood tax increment finance authority act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 125.2843).

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, Denby and Wayne Schmidt

Nays: Reps. Lund and 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, June 22, 2010

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

Absent: Reps. Robert Jones and Young

Excused: Reps. Robert Jones and Young

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Constan, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Present: Reps. Constan, Liss, Angerer, Corriveau, Slezak, Warren, Walsh, Daley and McMillin

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 1310, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 460.1 to 460.11) by adding section 9d.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 1311, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 282a.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 1312, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16o of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o), as amended by 2004 PA 457.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 1313, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81e.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 1314, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2005 PA 336.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Notices

The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 5880, Reps. Durhal, Cushingberry and Lori.

The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 5882, Reps. Spade, Cushingberry and Agema.

The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 5889, Reps. Gonzales, LeBlanc and Agema.

Messages from the Governor

Date: June 22, 2010

Time: 7:50 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5363 (Public Act No. 93, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled “An act to regulate the equipment, maintenance, operation, and use of school buses; to prescribe the qualifications of school bus drivers; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental agencies; to create an advisory committee and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe remedies and penalties,” by amending sections 51 and 53 (MCL 257.1851 and 257.1853), as amended by 2006 PA 108.

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 22, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.)

Date: June 22, 2010

Time: 8:30 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6135 (Public Act No. 94, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to probationers and probation officers, to pardons, reprieves, commutations, and paroles, to the administration of correctional institutions, correctional farms, and probation recovery camps, to prisoner labor and correctional industries, and to the supervision and inspection of local jails and houses of correction; to provide for the siting of correctional facilities; to create a state department of corrections, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the transfer to and vesting in said department of powers and duties vested by law in certain other state boards, commissions, and officers, and to abolish certain boards, commissions, and offices the powers and duties of which are transferred by this act; to allow for the operation of certain facilities by private entities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain other state departments and agencies; to provide for the creation of a local lockup advisory board; to provide for a lifetime electronic monitoring program; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to make certain appropriations; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act,” by amending section 33b (MCL 791.233b), as amended by 1994 PA 217.

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 22, 2010, at 10:02 a.m.)

Date: June 22, 2010

Time: 8:32 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6136 (Public Act No. 95, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “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,” by amending section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as amended by 2006 PA 574.

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 22, 2010, at 10:04 a.m.)

Date: June 22, 2010

Time: 8:34 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6137 (Public Act No. 96, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by repealing section 171 (MCL 750.171).

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 22, 2010, at 10:06 a.m.)

Communications from State Officers

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

Notices of Filing

Administrative Rules

June 11, 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 Education and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2009-049-ED (Secretary of State Filing #10-06-01) on this date at 4:11 P.M. for the Department of Education, entitled “Due Process Procedures for Special Education Hearings”.

This rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 34, 45a(6), or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

June 11, 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 Education and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2009-043-ED (Secretary of State Filing #10-06-02) on this date at 4:13 P.M. for the Department of Education, entitled “Special Education Programs and Services”.

These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 34, 45a(6), or 48 of 1969. 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.

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Bettie Scott introduced

House Bill No. 6274, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 4s.

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

Rep. Bettie Scott introduced

House Bill No. 6275, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending sections 20d and 20g (MCL 38.1140d and 38.1140g), section 20d as amended by 2008 PA 425 and section 20g as added by 1982 PA 55.

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

Reps. Lipton, Polidori, Gonzales, Corriveau, Leland, Segal, Byrum, Constan and Rocca introduced

House Bill No. 6276, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 7304 (MCL 500.7304) and by adding sections 7314 and 7317a.

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

Reps. Nerat, Lindberg, Ebli, Mayes, Constan, Liss, Kennedy, Young, Donigan, Scripps, Griffin and Roy Schmidt introduced

House Bill No. 6277, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 658 (MCL 257.658), as amended by 2002 PA 494.

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

Reps. Proos, Meekhof, Daley, Schuitmaker, Meltzer, Rogers, Bolger, Tyler, Pavlov, Paul Scott, Moss, Crawford, Horn, McMillin, Kurtz, Calley and Hansen introduced

House Bill No. 6278, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 1301 (MCL 324.1301), as amended by 2009 PA 120.

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

Reps. Lindberg, Lahti, Nerat, Ball, Sheltrown, Spade, Polidori, Bennett, LeBlanc, Roberts, Valentine, Ebli, Lemmons, Warren, Scripps, Segal, Constan, Liss, Haase, Haugh, Barnett, Smith, Terry Brown, Rick Jones, Genetski, Meadows and Neumann introduced

House Bill No. 6279, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1279h.

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

Reps. McMillin, Stamas, Caul, Agema, Pavlov, Daley, Lund, DeShazor, LeBlanc, Moore, Booher, Lori, Bolger, Walsh, Geiss, Horn, Young and Crawford introduced

House Bill No. 6280, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 12601 and 12905 (MCL 333.12601 and 333.12905), as amended by 2009 PA 188.

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

Reps. Rick Jones and Liss introduced

House Bill No. 6281, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 625 (MCL 257.625), as amended by 2008 PA 463.

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

Rep. Kurtz introduced

House Bill No. 6282, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 295, entitled “State transportation preservation act of 1976,” by amending section 10 (MCL 474.60), as amended by 2008 PA 570.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Geiss, Lisa Brown, Constan, Crawford, Daley, Gonzales, Haugh, Horn, Robert Jones, Kennedy, Knollenberg, LeBlanc, Leland, Liss, Lori, Mayes, Neumann, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Roberts, Slavens, Smith, Spade, Stamas, Stanley, Tyler, Warren and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 305.

A resolution to recognize the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Chrysler Group LLC, collectively known as the Big Three, for their achievement of surpassing foreign automakers for the first time in the 24-year history of the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.

Whereas, This year’s J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study tracked 228 potential problems within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership for new vehicles; and

Whereas, Industry averages in this year’s study revealed 109 problems per 100 cars for foreign automakers, compared to 108 problems per 100 vehicles for domestic automakers; and

Whereas, Excluding luxury models, Ford Motor Company was the number one brand in this year’s study, ranking fifth overall and having 12 vehicle models rank within the top three in their respective classes; and

Whereas, Ten General Motors vehicle models ranked within the top three of their respective classes, with the Chevrolet brand leading in two segments; and

Whereas, Chrysler Group LLC has likewise shown signs of improved quality; and

Whereas, In light of recent economic turmoil and industry collapse, this represents all the more a truly profound and laudable accomplishment for these three companies; and

Whereas, This tour de force may one day be regarded as a watershed for the ultimate recovery of Michigan’s long-time principle industry; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Chrysler Group LLC, collectively known as the Big Three, for their achievement of surpassing foreign automakers for the first time in the 24-year history of the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. It is with great honor that we applaud the Big Three in this paramount achievement; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to each of the Big Three automakers in expression of our congratulations and support.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Valentine, Warren, Scripps, Robert Jones, Miller, Kandrevas, Tlaib, Slavens, Liss, Kennedy, Byrum, Roberts, Meadows and Lisa Brown offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 306.

A resolution to urge the Great Lakes states and province of Ontario to ban any new oil and gas drilling beneath the Great Lakes.

Whereas, The Great Lakes are one of the largest freshwater resources in the world. Our freshwater seas provide drinking water for tens of millions of people and clean water for agriculture, industry, and businesses throughout the region. The lakes support billion dollar fishing, boating, and tourism industries and are an integral part of the way of life in the region; and

Whereas, An oil and gas spill from drilling in or under the Great Lakes would potentially devastate the Great Lakes and the businesses and people that depend on them. Despite assurances of the safety of oil and gas drilling in the lakes, the recent disaster in the Gulf of Mexico demonstrates the inherent risk in any oil and gas drilling in or under water, and the catastrophic impacts on fish, wildlife, water quality, and the people who value and rely on these resources. The potential impact far outweighs any economic benefit from drilling; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes states and provinces should speak with a single voice and ban all future offshore and directional drilling beneath the Great Lakes. Similar to water diversions, the decision of any one state or province to allow oil or gas drilling has potential ramifications for all the Great Lakes states and provinces; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes states and provinces should not rely only on federal efforts to ban oil and gas drilling. State and provincial bans would bolster any federal bans in place and provide a further layer of legal protection against a disastrous oil or gas spill in the Great Lakes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Great Lakes states and province of Ontario to ban any new oil and gas drilling beneath the Great Lakes if they have not already done so; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the governors of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, the premier of Ontario, and the Council of Great Lakes Governors.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.

Rep. Roberts offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 59.

A concurrent resolution to urge the inclusion of a ban on new oil and gas drilling beneath the Great Lakes in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.

Whereas, The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement has coordinated U.S. and Canadian efforts to protect water quality in the Great Lakes for nearly 40 years. The agreement acknowledges that the Great Lakes are a shared resource, and that activities on either side of the border can affect how people and businesses use the lakes on both sides of the border; and

Whereas, The recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico demonstrates the disastrous potential consequences of drilling for oil and gas beneath the Great Lakes. A similar accident in the Great Lakes would foul water quality over large areas, devastating billion dollar fishing, boating, and tourism industries and the millions of jobs associated with them. Great Lakes residents would face the additional risk that drinking water for millions of people could be affected; and

Whereas, The risk to Great Lakes water quality outweighs the economic benefit from tapping oil and gas reserves beneath the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are far too valuable to far too many people, and the gulf situation clearly demonstrates that a catastrophic spill can happen despite precautions; and

Whereas, The United States has banned offshore and directional drilling in and under the Great Lakes, but Canada has not followed suit. Canada continues to allow offshore drilling for natural gas in the Great Lakes and directional drilling beneath the Great Lakes for both oil and gas. The Great Lakes will not be truly protected from a potential disaster until Canada agrees to provide similar protection; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the inclusion of a ban on new oil and gas drilling beneath the Great Lakes in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the U.S. Secretary of State, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.

Reps. Warren, Smith, Scripps, Robert Jones, Miller, Kandrevas, Tlaib, Slavens, Liss, Kennedy, Byrum, Valentine, Roberts, Meadows and Lisa Brown offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 60.

A concurrent resolution to urge the Great Lakes states and province of Ontario to ban any new oil and gas drilling beneath the Great Lakes.

Whereas, The Great Lakes are one of the largest freshwater resources in the world. Our freshwater seas provide drinking water for tens of millions of people and clean water for agriculture, industry, and businesses throughout the region. The lakes support billion dollar fishing, boating, and tourism industries and are an integral part of the way of life in the region; and

Whereas, An oil and gas spill from drilling in or under the Great Lakes would potentially devastate the Great Lakes and the businesses and people that depend on them. Despite assurances of the safety of oil and gas drilling in the lakes, the recent disaster in the Gulf of Mexico demonstrates the inherent risk in any oil and gas drilling in or under water, and the catastrophic impacts on fish, wildlife, water quality, and the people who value and rely on these resources. The potential impact far outweighs any economic benefit from drilling; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes states and provinces should speak with a single voice and ban all future offshore and directional drilling beneath the Great Lakes. Similar to water diversions, the decision of any one state or province to allow oil or gas drilling has potential ramifications for all the Great Lakes states and provinces; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes states and provinces should not rely only on federal efforts to ban oil and gas drilling. State and provincial bans would bolster any federal bans in place and provide a further layer of legal protection against a disastrous oil or gas spill in the Great Lakes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the Great Lakes states and province of Ontario to ban any new oil and gas drilling beneath the Great Lakes if they have not already done so; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the governors of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, the premier of Ontario, and the Council of Great Lakes Governors.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.

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Rep. Kurtz moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:30 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, June 23, at 1:30 p.m.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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