No. 73
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, August 19, 2010.
12:00 Noon.
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 Proos—present
Amash—present Ebli—present Lahti—present Roberts—present
Angerer—present Elsenheimer—present LeBlanc—present Rocca—present
Ball—present Espinoza—present Leland—present Rogers—present
Barnett—present Geiss—present Lemmons—present Schmidt, R.—present
Bauer—present Genetski—present Lindberg—present Schmidt, W.—present
Bennett—present Gonzales—present Lipton—present Schuitmaker—present
Bledsoe—present Green—present Liss—present Scott, B.—excused
Bolger—present Gregory—present Lori—present Scott, P.—present
Booher—present Griffin—present Lund—present Scripps—present
Brown, L.—present Haase—present Marleau—excused Segal—present
Brown, T.—present Haines—present Mayes—present Sheltrown—present
Byrnes—present Hammel—present McDowell—present Slavens—present
Byrum—present Hansen—present McMillin—present Slezak—present
Calley—present Haugh—present Meadows—present Smith—present
Caul—present Haveman—present Meekhof—present Spade—present
Clemente—present Hildenbrand—present Melton—excused Stamas—present
Constan—present Horn—present Meltzer—present Stanley—present
Corriveau—present Huckleberry—present Miller—present Switalski—present
Crawford—present Jackson—excused Moss—present Tlaib—present
Cushingberry—present Johnson—e/d/s Nathan—present Tyler—present
Daley—present Jones, Rick—present Nerat—excused Valentine—present
Dean—present Jones, Robert—present Neumann—present Walsh—present
Denby—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Warren—present
DeShazor—present Kennedy—present Pavlov—present Womack—present
Dillon—present Knollenberg—present Pearce—present Young—present
Donigan—present Kowall—present Polidori—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Robert Dean, from the 75th District, offered the following invocation:
“Almighty God, Who art our Father, in Whose Name we have the expectation of grace because Thou hast said, ‘For my Name’s sake will I do this, will I redeem thee, will I comfort thee, will I save thee,’ hear us, we beseech You, as we come into Your presence this day asking You to look upon us when we are not relying upon our own selves but relying upon You, seeking and finding peace and satisfaction by Your grace, in Jesus Christ. Forgive us our failings, shortcomings and, above all, all our sins. We ask in the matchless Name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus the Christ. Amen.”
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Rep. Opsommer moved that Rep. Marleau be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that Reps. Jackson, Melton, Nerat and Bettie Scott be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6247, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 4 (MCL 168.4), as amended by 2003 PA 302.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6247, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 4 (MCL 168.4), as amended by 2003 PA 302.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 358 Yeas—100
Agema Dillon Kowall Proos
Amash Donigan Kurtz Roberts
Angerer Durhal Lahti Rocca
Ball Ebli LeBlanc Rogers
Barnett Elsenheimer Leland Schmidt, R.
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Schmidt, W.
Bennett Genetski Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Scott, P.
Bolger Green Liss Scripps
Booher Gregory Lori Segal
Brown, L. Griffin Lund Sheltrown
Brown, T. Haase Mayes Slavens
Byrnes Haines McDowell Slezak
Byrum Hammel McMillin Smith
Calley Hansen Meadows Spade
Caul Haugh Meekhof Stamas
Clemente Haveman Meltzer Stanley
Constan Hildenbrand Miller Switalski
Corriveau Horn Moss Tlaib
Crawford Huckleberry Nathan Tyler
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine
Daley Jones, Robert Opsommer Walsh
Dean Kandrevas Pavlov Warren
Denby Kennedy Pearce Womack
DeShazor Knollenberg Polidori Young
Nays—1
Geiss
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6248, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 642a (MCL 168.642a), as amended by 2005 PA 71.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Donigan moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Johnson entered the House Chambers.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6248, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 642a (MCL 168.642a), as amended by 2005 PA 71.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 359 Yeas—101
Agema Donigan Kowall Proos
Amash Durhal Kurtz Roberts
Angerer Ebli Lahti Rocca
Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rogers
Barnett Espinoza Leland Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lemmons Schmidt, W.
Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Green Lipton Scott, P.
Bolger Gregory Liss Scripps
Booher Griffin Lori Segal
Brown, L. Haase Lund Sheltrown
Brown, T. Haines Mayes Slavens
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Slezak
Byrum Hansen McMillin Smith
Calley Haugh Meadows Spade
Caul Haveman Meekhof Stamas
Clemente Hildenbrand Meltzer Stanley
Constan Horn Miller Switalski
Corriveau Huckleberry Moss Tlaib
Crawford Johnson Nathan Tyler
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine
Daley Jones, Robert Opsommer Walsh
Dean Kandrevas Pavlov Warren
Denby Kennedy Pearce Womack
DeShazor Knollenberg Polidori Young
Dillon
Nays—1
Geiss
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1258, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 322 (MCL 168.322), as amended by 2003 PA 302.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1258, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 322 (MCL 168.322), as amended by 2003 PA 302.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 360 Yeas—101
Agema Donigan Kowall Proos
Amash Durhal Kurtz Roberts
Angerer Ebli Lahti Rocca
Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rogers
Barnett Espinoza Leland Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lemmons Schmidt, W.
Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Green Lipton Scott, P.
Bolger Gregory Liss Scripps
Booher Griffin Lori Segal
Brown, L. Haase Lund Sheltrown
Brown, T. Haines Mayes Slavens
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Slezak
Byrum Hansen McMillin Smith
Calley Haugh Meadows Spade
Caul Haveman Meekhof Stamas
Clemente Hildenbrand Meltzer Stanley
Constan Horn Miller Switalski
Corriveau Huckleberry Moss Tlaib
Crawford Johnson Nathan Tyler
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine
Daley Jones, Robert Opsommer Walsh
Dean Kandrevas Pavlov Warren
Denby Kennedy Pearce Womack
DeShazor Knollenberg Polidori Young
Dillon
Nays—1
Geiss
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 reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1259, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 381 (MCL 168.381), as amended by 2006 PA 122.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1259, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 381 (MCL 168.381), as amended by 2006 PA 122.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 361 Yeas—101
Agema Donigan Kowall Proos
Amash Durhal Kurtz Roberts
Angerer Ebli Lahti Rocca
Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rogers
Barnett Espinoza Leland Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lemmons Schmidt, W.
Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Green Lipton Scott, P.
Bolger Gregory Liss Scripps
Booher Griffin Lori Segal
Brown, L. Haase Lund Sheltrown
Brown, T. Haines Mayes Slavens
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Slezak
Byrum Hansen McMillin Smith
Calley Haugh Meadows Spade
Caul Haveman Meekhof Stamas
Clemente Hildenbrand Meltzer Stanley
Constan Horn Miller Switalski
Corriveau Huckleberry Moss Tlaib
Crawford Johnson Nathan Tyler
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine
Daley Jones, Robert Opsommer Walsh
Dean Kandrevas Pavlov Warren
Denby Kennedy Pearce Womack
DeShazor Knollenberg Polidori Young
Dillon
Nays—1
Geiss
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 reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5819, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 20135 (MCL 324.20135), as amended by 1995 PA 71.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Meadows moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5819, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 20135 (MCL 324.20135), as amended by 1995 PA 71.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 362 Yeas—102
Agema Donigan Kowall Proos
Amash Durhal Kurtz Roberts
Angerer Ebli Lahti Rocca
Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rogers
Barnett Espinoza Leland Schmidt, R.
Bauer Geiss Lemmons Schmidt, W.
Bennett Genetski Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Scott, P.
Bolger Green Liss Scripps
Booher Gregory Lori Segal
Brown, L. Griffin Lund Sheltrown
Brown, T. Haase Mayes Slavens
Byrnes Haines McDowell Slezak
Byrum Hammel McMillin Smith
Calley Hansen Meadows Spade
Caul Haugh Meekhof Stamas
Clemente Haveman Meltzer Stanley
Constan Hildenbrand Miller Switalski
Corriveau Horn Moss Tlaib
Crawford Huckleberry Nathan Tyler
Cushingberry Johnson Neumann Valentine
Daley Jones, Rick Opsommer Walsh
Dean Jones, Robert Pavlov Warren
Denby Kandrevas Pearce Womack
DeShazor Kennedy Polidori Young
Dillon Knollenberg
Nays—0
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5036, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2977.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Wayne Schmidt moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-3) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Ebli moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 2, after “ADDITIONAL” by inserting “MONETARY SANCTIONS OF NOT MORE THAN $250,000.00”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 21, after “(A)” by striking out “THREE TIMES”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 2, by striking out all of subdivision (e).
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 2, after “ADDITIONAL” by striking out “SANCTIONS” and inserting “MONETARY SANCTIONS OF NOT MORE THAN $250,000.00”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, following “THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:” by inserting:
“SEC. 2155 (1) A STATEMENT, WRITING, OR ACTION THAT EXPRESSES SYMPATHY, COMPASSION, COMMISERATION, OR A GENERAL SENSE OF BENEVOLENCE RELATING TO THE PAIN, SUFFERING, OR DEATH OF AN INDIVIDUAL AND THAT IS MADE TO THAT INDIVIDUAL OR TO THE INDIVIDUAL’S FAMILY IS INADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE OF AN ADMISSION OF LIABILITY IN AN ACTION FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.
(2) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A STATEMENT OF FAULT, NEGLIGENCE, OR CULPABLE CONDUCT THAT IS PART OF OR MADE IN ADDITION TO A STATEMENT, WRITING, OR ACTION DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (1).
(3) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, “FAMILY” MEANS SPOUSE, PARENT, GRANDPARENT, STEPMOTHER, STEPFATHER, CHILD, ADOPTED CHILD, GRANDCHILD, BROTHER, SISTER, HALF BROTHER, HALF SISTER, FATHER-IN-LAW, OR MOTHER-IN-LAW.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Ebli moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5036, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2977.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 363 Yeas—68
Angerer Donigan Kennedy Schmidt, R.
Ball Durhal Lahti Schmidt, W.
Barnett Ebli LeBlanc Schuitmaker
Bauer Elsenheimer Leland Scripps
Bennett Espinoza Lemmons Segal
Bledsoe Geiss Lindberg Sheltrown
Brown, L. Gonzales Lipton Slavens
Brown, T. Gregory Liss Slezak
Byrnes Griffin Mayes Smith
Byrum Haase McDowell Spade
Clemente Hammel Meadows Stanley
Constan Hansen Miller Switalski
Corriveau Haugh Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Huckleberry Neumann Valentine
Dean Johnson Polidori Warren
DeShazor Jones, Robert Roberts Womack
Dillon Kandrevas Rocca Young
Nays—34
Agema Genetski Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Green Lori Pearce
Bolger Haines Lund Proos
Booher Haveman McMillin Rogers
Calley Hildenbrand Meekhof Scott, P.
Caul Horn Meltzer Stamas
Crawford Jones, Rick Moss Tyler
Daley Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
Denby Kowall
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Bauer, Rick Jones, Opsommer, Segal, Sheltrown, Kurtz, Elsenheimer, Neumann, Ball, Barnett, Bolger, Durhal, Ebli, Griffin, Kennedy, Liss, Pearce, Polidori, Rogers and Stamas offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 319.
A resolution to declare Old U.S. 27 as an historic road in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Old U.S. 27 has contributed a significant economic and social benefit to the state of Michigan by serving as a major north to south artery for commerce from northern Michigan to southern Florida, including 308 miles of Michigan highway; and
Whereas, These economic and social benefits contributed to the growth and prosperity of the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, The declaration of Old U.S. 27 as an historic road would increase tourism and lead to increased economic development; and
Whereas, There is a great need to preserve and promote Old U.S. 27 due to the important role it has played in our heritage; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare Old U.S. 27 as an historic road in the state of Michigan. We encourage all of our state’s citizens to recognize the importance of this highway.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, August 19:
House Bill Nos. 6372 6373
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 6097, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 7704 (MCL 500.7704), as amended by 2006 PA 671.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010 – 8
ABOLISHING THE STRATEGIC ECONOMIC INVESTMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION BOARD
Department OF TREASURY
EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch of state government or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration;
WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to reorganize functions amongst state departments to ensure efficient administration and effectiveness of government;
WHEREAS, abolishing the Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board will contribute to a smaller and more efficient state government;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Order:
A. “Department of Treasury” or “Department” means the principal department of state government created under Section 75 of 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.175.
B. “Michigan Strategic Fund” means the public body corporate and politic created within the Department of Treasury under Section 5 of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2005.
C. “Michigan Strategic Fund Board” means the board created under Section 5 of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2005.
D. “State Budget Director” means the individual appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 321 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1321.
E. “Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board” means the board created under Section 88k of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088k.
II. TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY
A. All of the authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board are transferred to the Michigan Strategic Fund Board, including, but not limited to, the authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board under any of the following:
1. Section 88k of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088k.
2. Section 88l of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088l.
3. Section 88m of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088m.
4. Section 88n of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088n.
B. The Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board is abolished.
III. IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSFERS
A. The President of the Michigan Strategic Fund shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of all transfers of functions under this Order and shall make internal organizational changes as necessary to complete the transfers under this Order.
B. The functions transferred under this Order shall be administered by the President of the Michigan Strategic Fund in such ways as to promote efficient administration.
C. All records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available to the Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred under this Order are transferred to the Michigan Strategic Fund.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. The State Budget Director shall determine and authorize the most efficient manner possible for handling financial transactions and records in this state’s financial management system necessary to implement this Order.
B. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this Order.
C. All rules, regulations, orders, contracts, and agreements relating to the functions transferred under this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or rescinded.
D. This Order shall not abate any criminal action commenced by this state prior to the effective date of this Order.
E. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
In fulfillment of the requirements under Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the provisions of this Order are effective October 18, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010 – 9
MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMISSION
Department OF ENERGY, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch of state government or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration;
WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to reorganize functions amongst state departments to ensure efficient administration and effectiveness of government;
WHEREAS, reducing the membership of the Manufactured Housing Commission will contribute to a smaller and more efficient state government;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Order:
A. “Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth” or “Department” means the principal department of state government created under Section 225 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.325, and renamed by Executive Order 1996-2, MCL 445.2001; Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011; and Executive Order 2008-20, MCL 445.2025.
B. “Manufactured Housing Commission” or “Commission” means the commission created within the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth under Section 3 of the Mobile Home Commission Act, 1987 PA 96, MCL 125.2303, and renamed by Executive Order 1997-12, MCL 445.2002.
II. MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMISSION
A. The positions as members of the Manufactured Housing Commission that are provided for 2 operators of a licensed manufactured housing park having 100 or more sites under Section 3(3)(c) of the Mobile Home Commission Act, 1987 PA 96, MCL 125.2303(3)(c), are abolished effective October 18, 2010.
B. The position as a member of the Commission that is provided for 1 operator of a licensed manufactured housing park having less than 100 sites under Section 3(3)(c) of the Mobile Home Commission Act, 1987 PA 96, MCL 125.2303(3)(c), is abolished effective October 18, 2010.
C. The position as a member of the Commission that is provided for 1 resident of a licensed manufactured housing park having 100 or more sites under Section 3(3)(g) of the Mobile Home Commission Act, 1987 PA 96, MCL 125.2303(3)(g), is abolished effective October 18, 2010.
D. The position as a member of the Commission that is provided for 1 resident of a licensed manufactured housing park having less than 100 sites under Section 3(3)(g) of the Mobile Home Commission Act, 1987 PA 96, MCL 125.2303(3)(g), is abolished effective October 18, 2010.
E. Effective October 19, 2010, the Commission also shall consist of the following additional 3 members, each of whom shall be a citizen of this state, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Michigan Senate:
1. 2 operators of licensed manufactured housing parks.
2. 1 resident of a licensed manufactured housing park.
F. Members of the Commission appointed under Section II.E shall be appointed for terms expiring on May 9, 2013.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this Order.
B. All rules, regulations, orders, contracts, and agreements relating to the functions transferred under this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or rescinded.
C. This Order shall not abate any criminal action commenced by this state prior to the effective date of this Order.
D. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
In fulfillment of the requirements under Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the provisions of this Order are effective October 18, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010 – 10
BOARD OF HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE APPEALS
Department OF ENERGY, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch of state government or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration;
WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to reorganize functions amongst state departments to ensure efficient administration and effectiveness of government;
WHEREAS, reducing the membership of the Board of Health and Safety Compliance Appeals will contribute to a smaller and more efficient state government;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Order:
A. “Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth” or “Department” means the principal department of state government created under Section 225 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.325, and renamed by Executive Order 1996-2, MCL 445.2001; Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011; and Executive Order 2008-20, MCL 445.2025.
B. “Board of Health and Safety Compliance and Appeals” means the board created within the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth under Section 46 of 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1046.
II. BOARD OF HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE APPEALS
A. The position as a member of the Board of Health and Safety Compliance Appeals that is provided for one individual representing management and actively engaged in the area of industry under Section 46(1)(a)(i) of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1974 PA 154, MCL 408.1046(1)(a)(i), is abolished effective October 18, 2010.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this Order.
B. All rules, regulations, orders, contracts, and agreements relating to the functions transferred under this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or rescinded.
C. This Order shall not abate any criminal action commenced by this state prior to the effective date of this Order.
D. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
In fulfillment of the requirements under Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the provisions of this Order are effective October 18, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010- 11
ABOLISHING THE RENEWABLE FUELS COMMISSON
Department OF ENERGY, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch of state government or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration;
WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to reorganize functions amongst state departments to ensure efficient administration and effectiveness of government;
WHEREAS, abolishing the Renewable Fuels Commission will contribute to a smaller and more efficient state government;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Order:
A. “Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth” means the principal department of state government created by Section 225 of the Executive Reorganization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.325, and renamed by Executive Order 1996-2, MCL 445.2001, by Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011, and by Executive Order 2008-20, MCL 445.2025.
B. “Renewable Fuels Commission” means the commission created under Section 3 of the Renewable Fuels Commission Act, 2006 PA 272, MCL 290.583.
C. “State Budget Director” means the individual appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 321 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1321.
D. “Type III transfer” means that term as defined under Section 3(c) of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.103.
II. TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY
A. The Renewable Fuels Commission is transferred by Type III transfer to the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth.
B. The Renewable Fuels Commission is abolished.
III. IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSFERS
A. The Director of the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of all transfers of functions under this Order and shall make internal organizational changes as necessary to complete the transfers under this Order.
B. The functions transferred under this Order shall be administered by the Director of the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth in such ways as to promote efficient administration.
C. All records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available to the Renewable Fuels Commission for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred under this Order are transferred to the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. The State Budget Director shall determine and authorize the most efficient manner possible for handling financial transactions and records in this state’s financial management system necessary to implement this Order.
B. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this Order.
C. All rules, regulations, orders, contracts, and agreements relating to the functions transferred under this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or rescinded.
D. This Order shall not abate any criminal action commenced by this state prior to the effective date of this Order.
E. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
In fulfillment of the requirements under Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the provisions of this Order are effective October 18, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010 – 12
ABOLISHING THE MENTOR MICHIGAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Department OF HUMAN SERVICES
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, abolishing the Mentor Michigan Leadership Council will contribute to a smaller and more efficient state government;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
A. The Mentor Michigan Leadership Council is abolished.
B. Executive Order 2006-3 is rescinded in its entirety.
The provisions of this Order are effective upon filing.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010 - 13
ABOLISHING THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND REINVENTION BOARD
Department OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, the Michigan Center for Innovation and Reinvention Board has completed the work for which it was created;
WHEREAS, abolishing the Michigan Center for Innovation and Reinvention Board will contribute to a smaller and more efficient state government;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
A. The Michigan Center for Innovation and Reinvention Board that was created within the Department of Natural Resources and Environment under Section IV of Executive Order 2009-36 is abolished.
The provisions of this Order are effective upon filing.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010 - 14
ABOLISHING COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
Department OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, the Complete Count Committee has completed the work for which it was created;
WHEREAS, abolishing the Complete Count Committee will contribute to a smaller and more efficient state government;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
A. The Complete Count Committee created within the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget by Executive Order 2009-34 is abolished effective November 30, 2010. Executive Order 2009-34 is rescinded in its entirety effective November 30, 2010.
The provisions of this Order are effective upon filing.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010 – 15
P-20 LONGITUDINAL DATA SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, under Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the Governor is responsible for the faithful execution of the laws;
WHEREAS, under Section 94a of the State School Aid Act, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1694a, the Center for Educational Performance and Information was created within the State Budget Office in the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget and is responsible for, among other things, coordinating the collection, management, and reporting of all education data required by state and federal law for preschool, elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, in a manner that reduces the administrative burden on reporting entities, complies with federal and state privacy laws, and provides data and reports to state and local policymakers and the residents of this state;
WHEREAS, under Section 94a of the State School Aid Act, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1694a, the Center for Educational Performance and Information is also responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive P-20 longitudinal data reporting system and the collection of data necessary to implement the system, including the electronic exchange of student records between preschool, elementary, secondary and postsecondary educational entities;
WHEREAS, there is a need for an effective P-20 longitudinal data collection management and reporting system that identifies factors that help increase student success at every level of the education system by providing students, educators, researchers, policymakers, and the residents of this state with high quality, useful, and timely reports that can improve both practice and policy;
WHEREAS, managing an effective P-20 longitudinal data reporting system requires close coordination and communication among state agencies, preschool, elementary, secondary, postsecondary, and other adult learner education entities;
WHEREAS, the creation of a P-20 Longitudinal Data System Advisory Council that consists of representatives from state agencies, preschool, elementary, secondary, postsecondary, and other adult learner education entities, as well as from the workforce, will assist the Center for Educational Performance and Information in its efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive P-20 longitudinal data reporting system;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Order:
A. “Department of Technology, Management, and Budget” means the principal department of state government created as the Department of Management and Budget under Section 121 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1121, and renamed under Executive Order 2009-55, MCL 18.441.
B. “Center for Educational Performance and Information” means the center within the State Budget Office provided for by Section 94a of the State School Aid Act, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1694a.
C. “Council” means the P-20 Longitudinal Data System Advisory Council created under Section II of this Order.
D. “P-20” means education and training at all levels from pre-school through postsecondary education, and workforce training.
E. “State Budget Director” means the individual appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 321 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1321 and Executive Order 2009-55, MCL 18.441.
F. “State Budget Office” means the office created within the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget under Section 321 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1321, and renamed under Executive Order 2009-55, MCL 18.441.
II. CREATION OF THE P-20 LONGITUDINAL DATA SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL
A. The P-20 Longitudinal Data System Advisory Council is created as an advisory body within the State Budget Office.
B. The Council shall consist of the following members:
1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction or his or her designee from within the Department of Education.
2. The Director of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget or his or her designee from within the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget.
3. The Director of the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth or his or her designee from within the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth.
4. The State Treasurer or his or her designee from within the Department of Treasury.
5. The State Budget Director or his or her designee from within the State Budget Office.
6. The Chief Executive Officer of the Early Childhood Investment Corporation or his or her designee from within the Early Childhood Investment Corporation.
7. Twelve individuals appointed by the Governor, including all of the following:
a. Six individuals representing public schools in this state.
b. Three individuals representing institutions of higher education in this state but not including community colleges.
c. Two individuals representing community colleges in this state.
d. One other resident of this state.
C. Members of the Council appointed by the Governor under Section II.B.7 shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and initially shall be appointed for terms expiring on September 30, 2014. After September 30, 2010, members shall be appointed to 4-year terms. A vacancy caused other than by expiration of a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the term.
D. The State Budget Director shall serve as the Chairperson of the Council. The members of the Council shall select members of the Council to serve as Vice-Chairperson and Secretary of the Council.
III. CHARGE TO THE COUNCIL
A. The Council shall act in an advisory capacity to the State Budget Director and the Governor and shall do all of the following:
1. Review, develop, and recommend policies, procedures, and timelines to be adopted by the Center for Educational Performance and Information for the development and implementation of, and ongoing collection of data included in, a comprehensive longitudinal data reporting system in compliance with state and federal laws.
2. Develop and maintain data definitions, data transmission protocols, and system specifications and procedures for the integrated, efficient, accurate, and cost-effective transmission, collection, and reporting of data, including the movement of electronic student records, that are based on open standards, nonproprietary formats, and without preference to a particular model.
3. Develop and recommend state and educational entity model policies related to data collection, maintenance and reporting for the P-20 longitudinal data reporting system, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
a. Storing unique student identifiers and matching student-level data in postsecondary data systems;
b. Reporting student-level remedial coursework for institutions of higher education to high schools;
c. Connecting individual teacher data to teacher preparation colleges;
d. Ensuring the privacy of individual student data, including that a student’s social security number is not released to the public for any purpose.
4. Ensure the data in the P-20 longitudinal data reporting system is made available to state and local policymakers and residents of this state in the most useful format possible.
5. Report to the Governor and the Legislature on recommended changes in Michigan law.
6. Other duties as requested by the Governor or the State Budget Director.
IV. OPERATIONS OF THE COUNCIL
A. The Council shall be staffed and assisted by personnel from the State Budget Office. Any budgeting, procurement, or related management functions of the Council shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the State Budget Director.
B. The Council shall adopt procedures consistent with Michigan law and this Order governing its organization and operations.
C. A majority of the members of the Council serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the Council’s business. The Council shall act by a majority vote of its serving members.
D. The Council shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and as may be provided in procedures adopted by the Council.
E. The Council may establish advisory workgroups composed of representatives of entities participating in Council activities or other members of the public as deemed necessary by the Council to assist the Council in performing its duties and responsibilities. The Council may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by an advisory workgroup.
F. The Council may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. The Council may also consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties, including, but not limited to, experts in the private sector, organized labor, government agencies, and at institutions of higher education.
G. Members of the Council shall serve without compensation. Members of the Council may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses consistent with relevant statutes and the rules and procedures of the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, subject to available funding.
H. The Council may hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants, and agents, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers of the Council and the performance of its duties as the State Budget Director deems advisable and necessary, in accordance with this Order, the relevant statutes, and the rules and procedures of the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget.
I. The Council may accept donations of labor, services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person.
J. Members of the Council shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts to the State Budget Office.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state, or of any political subdivision of this state, shall give to the Council or to any member or representative of the Council, any necessary assistance required by the Council or any member or representative of the Council, in the performance of the duties of the Council so far as is compatible with its, his, or her duties. Free access shall also be given to any books, records, or documents in its, his, or her custody, relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or review of the Council.
B. This Order shall not abate any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected under this Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected under this Order.
C. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
D. This Order is effective October 18, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010 – 16
ABOLISHING THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND INFORMATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
STATE BUDGET OFFICE
Department OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET
EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch of state government or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration;
WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to reorganize functions amongst state departments to ensure efficient administration and effectiveness of government;
WHEREAS, abolishing the Center for Educational Performance and Information Advisory Committee will contribute to a smaller and more efficient state government;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Order:
A. “Department of Technology, Management, and Budget” means the principal department of state government created as the Department of Management and Budget under Section 121 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1121, and renamed under Executive Order 2009-55, MCL 18.441.
B. “Center for Educational Performance and Information Advisory Committee” means the committee created under Section 94a of the State School Aid Act, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1694a.
C. “P-20 Longitudinal Data System Advisory Council” means the council created under Section II of Executive Order 2010-15.
D. “State Budget Director” means the individual appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 321 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1321 and Executive Order 2009-55, MCL 18.441.
E. “State Budget Office” means the office created within the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget under Section 321 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1321, and renamed under Executive Order 2009-55, MCL 18.441.
II. TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY
A. The authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the Center for Educational Performance and Information Advisory Committee are transferred to the P-20 Longitudinal Data System Advisory Council.
B. The Center for Educational Performance and Information Advisory Committee is abolished.
III. IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSFERS
A. The State Budget Director shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of all transfers of functions under this Order and shall make internal organizational changes as necessary to complete the transfers under this Order.
B. The functions transferred under this Order shall be administered by the State Budget Director in such ways as to promote efficient administration.
C. All records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available to the Center for Educational Performance and Information Advisory Committee and the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred under this Order are transferred to the P-20 Longitudinal Data System Advisory Council.
D. The State Budget Director shall determine and authorize the most efficient manner possible for handling financial transactions and records in the state’s financial management system necessary for the implementation of this Order.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All rules, orders, contracts, and agreements relating to the functions transferred under this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or rescinded.
B. This Order shall not abate any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected under this Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected under this Order.
C. This Order shall not abate any criminal action commenced by this state prior to the effective date of this Order.
D. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
In fulfillment of the requirements under Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the provisions of this Order are effective October 18, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August, in the year of our Lord, two thousand ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010 – 17
ABOLISHING THE FOSTER CARE TRUST FUND BOARD
Department OF HUMAN SERVICES
EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch of state government or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration;
WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to reorganize functions amongst state departments to ensure efficient administration and effectiveness of government;
WHEREAS, merging the functions of the Foster Care Trust Fund Board and the State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board will eliminate duplication and contribute to a smaller and more efficient state government;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Order:
A. “Foster Care Trust Fund Board” means the board created in the Department of Human Services under Section 4 of the Foster Care Trust Fund Act, 2008 PA 525, MCL 722.1024.
B. “Department of Human Services” or “Department” means the principal department of state government created as the Department of Social Services under Section 450 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.550, renamed the Family Independence Agency under 1995 PA 223, MCL 400.1, and renamed the Department of Human Services under Executive Order 2004-38, MCL 400.226.
C. “State Budget Director” means the individual appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 321 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1321.
D. “State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board” means the board created in the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget under Section 3 of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act, 1982 PA 250, MCL 722.603, and subsequently transferred to the Department of Human Services by Executive Order 1992-5, MCL 722.620.
II. TRANSFERS
A. The authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the Foster Care Trust Fund Board are transferred to the State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board.
B. The Foster Care Trust Fund Board is abolished.
III. IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSFERS
A. The Director of the Department shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of all transfers under this Order and shall make internal organizational changes as necessary to complete the transfers under this Order.
B. All records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available to the Foster Care Trust Fund Board for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred under this Order are transferred to the State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board.
C. Notwithstanding the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred under this Order, the State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board shall give first priority to fulfilling its duties and responsibilities under Section 6 of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act, 1982 PA 250, MCL 722.606.
D. The State Budget Director shall determine and authorize the most efficient manner possible for handling financial transactions and records in the state’s financial management system necessary for the implementation of this Order.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All rules, orders, contracts, and agreements relating to the functions transferred under this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or rescinded.
B. This Order shall not abate any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected under this Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected under this Order.
C. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
In fulfillment of the requirements under Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the provisions of this Order are effective October 18, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received August 18, 2010 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2010 – 18
Department OF HUMAN SERVICES
GOVERNOR’S TASK FORCE ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;
WHEREAS, under Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, each principal department of state government is under the supervision of the Governor unless otherwise provided by the Constitution;
WHEREAS, under Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the Governor is responsible to take care that the laws be faithfully executed;
WHEREAS, a primary interest of this state is to promote and enhance the best interests of children residing in Michigan;
WHEREAS, improving the handling of child abuse and neglect cases, particularly child cases involving sexual abuse and exploitation, is of utmost importance to the well-being of Michigan children and families;
WHEREAS, the failure to coordinate and comprehensively improve the handling of child abuse and neglect cases may threaten the future of thousands of Michigan children;
WHEREAS, Section 107 of the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, as amended by the federal Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003, Public Law 108-36, 42 USC 5106c, authorizes grants to states for the purpose of assisting states in developing, establishing, and operating programs designed to improve: (1) the handling of child abuse and neglect cases, particularly cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation, in a manner that limits additional trauma to the child victim; (2) the handling of cases of suspected child abuse or neglect related fatalities; (3) the investigation and prosecution of cases of child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation; and (4) the handling of cases involving children with disabilities or serious health-related problems who are victims of abuse or neglect;
WHEREAS, to qualify for grants to states under Section 107 of the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, a state must establish or designate and maintain a multidisciplinary task force on children’s justice;
WHEREAS, because this state remains committed to continual improvement in the handling of child abuse and neglect cases and to securing federal funding for such efforts, it is appropriate to refocus the activities of the Governor’s Task Force on Children’s Justice originally established by Executive Order 1991-38 through a newly focused Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect consistent with changes provided for in the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Order:
A. “Civil Service Commission” means the commission created under Section 5 of Article XI of the Michigan Constitution of 1963.
B. “Department of Human Services” or “Department” means the principal department of state government created as the Department of Social Services under Section 450 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.550, renamed the Family Independence Agency under 1995 PA 223, MCL 400.1, and renamed the Department of Human Services under Executive Order 2004-38, MCL 400.266.
C. “Department of Technology, Management, and Budget” means the principal department of state government created as the Department of Management and Budget under Section 121 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1121, and renamed under Executive Order 2009-55, MCL 18.441.
D. “Task Force” means the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect created within the Department of Human Services under Section II of this Order.
II. CREATION OF THE TASK FORCE
A. The Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect is established within the Department of Human Services. The Task Force shall exercise its powers and duties independently of the Department.
B. The Task Force is designated as the multidisciplinary task force for this state for purposes of Section 107(c) of the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, 42 USC 5106c(c).
C. The Task Force shall consist of not more than 35 members appointed by the Governor and shall be composed of professionals with knowledge and experience relating to the criminal justice system and issues of child physical abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse and exploitation, and child maltreatment related fatalities. Members of the Task Force shall include all of the following:
1. Individuals representing the law enforcement community.
2. Judges and attorneys involved in both civil and criminal court proceedings related to child abuse and neglect, including individuals involved with the defense and the prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases.
3. Child advocates, including both attorneys for children and court appointed special advocates.
4. Health and mental health professionals.
5. Individuals representing child protective services agencies.
6. Parents, including, but not limited to, parents experienced in working with children with disabilities.
7. Individuals representing parents’ groups.
D. Members of the Task Force under Section II.C also may include other adult residents of this state who, as children, may or may not have been involved with the system for child abuse and neglect.
E. Members of the Task Force shall be appointed for a term of 4 years. A vacancy on the Task Force occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled by the Governor in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term. A member of the Task Force may be reappointed for subsequent additional terms.
F. The Governor shall designate a member of the Task Force to serve as Chairperson of the Task Force for a period coterminous with the member’s term as a member of the Task Force. The Chairperson of the Task Force shall appoint a member of the Task Force to serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Task Force at the pleasure of the Chairperson of the Task Force.
G. The Task Force may establish and disband committees consisting of members of the Task Force as deemed necessary by the Task Force. The Chairperson of the Task Force shall appoint a chairperson for each committee established by the Task Force to serve as committee chairperson at the pleasure of the Chairperson of the Task Force. The chairperson of each committee established by the Task Force, the Chairperson of the Task Force, and the Vice-Chairperson of the Task Force shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Task Force.
III. CHARGE TO THE TASK FORCE
A. Not less than once every 3 years, the Task Force shall comprehensively review and evaluate state investigative, administrative, civil judicial handling, and criminal judicial handling of all of the following:
1. Cases of child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation.
2. Cases involving suspected child maltreatment related fatalities.
3. Cases of child abuse and neglect involving a potential combination of jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, interstate, federal-state, and state-tribal.
B. At least once every 3 years, the Task Force shall comprehensively make policy and training recommendations to the Governor, the Michigan Supreme Court, and the Michigan Legislature in each of the following categories:
1. Investigative, administrative, and judicial handing of all of the following in a manner that reduces any additional trauma to a child victim and the victim’s family and that also ensures procedural fairness to the accused:
a. Cases of child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation.
b. Cases involving suspected child maltreatment related fatalities.
c. Cases of child abuse and neglect involving a potential combination of jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, interstate, federal-state, and state-tribal.
2. Experimental, model, and demonstration programs for testing innovative approaches and techniques that improve the prompt and successful resolution of civil and criminal court proceedings or enhance the effectiveness of judicial and administrative action in child abuse and neglect cases, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation cases, including the enhancement of the performance of court-appointed attorneys and guardians ad litem for children, and that also ensure procedural fairness to the accused.
3. Reform of state laws, ordinances, regulations, protocols, procedures, and rules to provide comprehensive protection for children from abuse, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation, while ensuring fairness to all affected persons.
C. The Task Force shall function as a statewide coordinating council to oversee the implementation of recommendations of the Task Force under Section III.B. Acting as the statewide coordinating council, the Task Force shall develop both of the following:
1. Model statewide protocols adaptable to local needs.
2. A statewide comprehensive initiative to disseminate and encourage the proper use of protocols and to educate the public about child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation.
D. The Task Force shall make other comments and recommendations relating to child abuse and neglect to the Governor, the Michigan Supreme Court, and the Michigan Legislature that the Task Force considers relevant and useful.
E. The Task Force shall perform other functions related to the Task Force’s duties as requested by the Governor.
IV. OPERATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE
A. The Task Force shall be staffed and assisted by personnel from the Department, subject to available funding. Any budgeting, procurement, or related management functions of the Task Force shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Department and the Chairperson of the Task Force. Consistent with any applicable rules or regulations of the Civil Service Commission, personnel assigned by the Department to assist the Task Force in performing duties under Section III shall be selected and approved by the Chairperson of the Task Force or other Task Force member designated by the Chairperson of the Task Force.
B. The Task Force shall adopt procedures consistent with applicable law and this Order governing its organization and operations.
C. A majority of the members serving on the Task Force constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the Task Force’s business. The Task Force shall act by a majority vote of its members in attendance. In the event of an emergency, as determined by the Chairperson of the Task Force, the Task Force may act by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall report on any action taken by the Executive Committee in the event of an emergency to all of the members of the Task Force.
D. The Task Force shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and as may be provided in procedures adopted by the Task Force.
E. The Task Force may establish subcommittees of Task Force members and advisory workgroups composed of public officers, public employees, or members of the public who are not members of the Task Force. The Task Force may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by a subcommittee or an advisory workgroup.
F. The Task Force may, as appropriate, make inquiries, conduct studies or investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. The Task Force also may consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties including, but not limited to, experts in the private sector, organized labor, government agencies, tribal governments, and at institutions of higher education.
G. Members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Members of the Task Force may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to relevant statutes and the rules and procedures of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget and the Civil Service Commission, subject to available funding.
H. The Task Force may hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants, and agents, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers of the Task Force and the performance of its duties, in accordance with this Order, and the relevant statutes, rules, and procedures of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget and the Civil Service Commission, subject to available funding.
I. The Task Force may accept donations of labor, services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person.
J. All departments, boards, commissioners, or officers of this state, or of any political subdivision of this state, shall cooperate with the Task Force and give to the Task Force or to any representative of the Task Force, any necessary assistance required by the Task Force or their representative in the performance of their duties as Task Force members. Task Force members shall be given free access to any policy-related or technical information held by any department, board, commissioner, or officer of this state including books, records, or documents in their possession relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or review of the Task Force.
K. When requested by the Task Force, the judicial branch of state government is respectfully requested to assist the Task Force in performing its duties under this Order.
L. Members of the Task Force shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts to the Department.
V. RESCISSION OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS
A. The Governor’s Task Force on Children’s Justice created under Executive Orders 1991-38 and 1993-8 is abolished. The Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect shall be the successor to the Governor’s Task Force on Children’s Justice.
B. Executive Order 1991-38 is rescinded in its entirety.
C. Executive Order 1993-8 is rescinded in its entirety.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order.
B. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
C. This order is effective September 1, 2010.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of August, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and ten.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Byrnes introduced
House Bill No. 6374, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2009 (MCL 339.2009), as amended by 1988 PA 463.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Slavens introduced
House Bill No. 6375, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 115f, 115h, and 115k (MCL 400.115f, 400.115h, and 400.115k), section 115f as amended by 2004 PA 193 and sections 115h and 115k as added by 1994 PA 238.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Rep. Slavens introduced
House Bill No. 6376, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 19 and 19a of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.19 and 712A.19a), section 19 as amended by 2008 PA 202 and section 19a as amended by 2008 PA 200.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Reps. Sheltrown, Crawford, Lori, Bolger and Neumann introduced
House Bill No. 6377, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 178, entitled “City motor vehicle racing act of 1981,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 11 (MCL 257.1701, 257.1702, 257.1703, 257.1704, 257.1705, 257.1707, 257.1708, and 257.1711).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Stamas, Sheltrown, Lori, Bolger, Neumann and Crawford introduced
House Bill No. 6378, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 117.4), as added by 1981 PA 175.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Hansen, Crawford, Lori, Bolger and Neumann introduced
House Bill No. 6379, entitled
A bill to amend 1925 PA 368, entitled “An act to prohibit obstructions and encroachments on public highways, to provide for the removal thereof, to prescribe the conditions under which telegraph, telephone, power, and other public utility companies, cable television companies and municipalities may enter upon, construct and maintain telegraph, telephone, power or cable television lines, pipe lines, wires, cables, poles, conduits, sewers and like structures upon, over, across or under public roads, bridges, streets and waters and to provide penalties for the violation of this act,” by amending section 21 (MCL 247.191), as added by 1981 PA 176.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Slezak, Sheltrown, Lori, Bolger, Neumann and Crawford introduced
House Bill No. 6380, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 200, entitled “An act to regulate driveways, banners, events, and parades upon and over highways; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to prescribe requirements for the issuance of permits; and to provide for the issuance of those permits,” by amending sections 3, 6, and 9 (MCL 247.323, 247.326, and 247.329), as amended by 1981 PA 177.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. LeBlanc, Sheltrown, Lori, Bolger, Neumann and Crawford introduced
House Bill No. 6381, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 922a (MCL 257.922a), as added by 1981 PA 174.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Agema, Rick Jones, Meekhof, Schuitmaker, Moss, Sheltrown, Calley, Liss, Crawford, Genetski and Amash introduced
House Bill No. 6382, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 5c (MCL 28.425c), as amended by 2002 PA 719.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Rep. Agema introduced
House Bill No. 6383, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13p), as amended by 2008 PA 340.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Bolger, Crawford, Tyler, Lahti, Lindberg, Wayne Schmidt, Ball, Hansen, Horn, Booher, Meekhof, Lund, Denby and Kowall introduced
House Bill No. 6384, entitled
A bill to define, develop, and regulate raising of pigs as an agricultural enterprise in this state; to provide powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments; and to provide for certain penalties and remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Lindberg, Bolger, Tyler, Lahti, Wayne Schmidt, Ball, Hansen, Horn, Booher, Meekhof, Denby, Kowall, Crawford and Lund introduced
House Bill No. 6385, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 40103 and 41102 (MCL 324.40103 and 324.41102), as amended by 2000 PA 191.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Tyler, Bolger, Lahti, Lindberg, Wayne Schmidt, Ball, Hansen, Horn, Booher, Meekhof, Denby, Kowall, Pearce, Crawford and Lund introduced
House Bill No. 6386, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 190, entitled “Privately owned cervidae producers marketing act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 287.955), as amended by 2006 PA 561.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Byrum, Polidori, Terry Brown and Liss introduced
House Bill No. 6387, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17210 and 17241 (MCL 333.17210 and 333.17241), section 17241 as amended by 1986 PA 174.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Huckleberry moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:50 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, August 24, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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