No. 1

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2010

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 13, 2010.

12:00 Noon.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Constitution, the Representatives assembled in Representative Hall in the Capitol at Lansing on the second Wednesday in January, the 13th of January, 2010 at 12:00 o’clock noon, and in accordance with law, were called to order by the Honorable Pam Byrnes, Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives.

Rep. Rick Jones, from the 71st District, offered the following invocation:

“Heavenly Father, we thank You for this beautiful sunshiny day in the great state of Michigan. We ask You look over our body and guide us as we deal with the budget crisis in the coming year. Help us to work in a bipartisan manner to solve these problems and bring Michigan back to the state it once was. We also ask You to watch over the men and women serving our nation in the armed services overseas. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

By the direction of the Speaker, the Clerk called the roll of the House of Representatives and announced that a quorum was present.

District Name District Name

1st Timothy Bledsoe 56th Kate Ebli

2nd LaMar Lemmons, Jr. 57th Dudley Spade

3rd Bettie Cook Scott 58th Kenneth Kurtz

4th Coleman A. Young 59th Matt Lori

5th Bert Johnson 60th Robert B. Jones

6th Fred Durhal, Jr. 61st Larry DeShazor

7th Jimmy Womack 62nd Kate Segal

8th George Cushingberry, Jr. 63rd James Bolger

9th Shanelle Jackson—excused 64th Martin J. Griffin

10th Gabe Leland—excused 65th Vacancy

11th David E. Nathan 66th Bill Rogers

12th Rashida Tlaib 67th Barb Byrum

13th Andrew James Kandrevas 68th Joan Bauer

14th Ed Clemente 69th Mark S. Meadows

15th Gino H. Polidori 70th Mike Huckleberry

16th Bob Constan 71st Rick Jones

17th Andy Dillon 72nd Justin Amash

18th Richard LeBlanc 73rd Tom Pearce

19th John J. Walsh 74th Dave Agema

20th Marc R. Corriveau 75th Robert Dean

21st Dian Slavens 76th Roy Schmidt

22nd Douglas A. Geiss 77th Kevin J. Green

23rd Deb Kennedy 78th Sharon Tyler

24th Sarah Roberts 79th John Proos

25th Jon M. Switalski—excused 80th Tonya L. Schuitmaker

26th Marie Donigan 81st Phil Pavlov

27th Ellen Cogen Lipton 82nd Kevin Daley

28th Lesia Liss 83rd John Espinoza

29th Tim Melton 84th Terry L. Brown

30th Tory Rocca 85th Richard J. Ball

31st Fred Miller 86th Dave Hildenbrand

32nd Jennifer Haase 87th Brian N. Calley

33rd Kim Meltzer 88th Bob Genetski

34th Woodrow Stanley 89th Arlan B. Meekhof

35th Vincent Gregory 90th Joseph Haveman

36th Pete Lund 91st Mary Valentine

37th Vicki Barnett 92nd Doug Bennett

38th Hugh D. Crawford 93rd Paul E. Opsommer

39th Lisa Brown 94th Kenneth B. Horn

40th Chuck Moss 95th Andy Coulouris

41st Marty Knollenberg 96th Jeff Mayes

42nd Harold L. Haugh 97th Tim Moore

43rd Gail Haines 98th Jim Stamas

44th Eileen Kowall 99th Bill Caul

45th Tom McMillin 100th Goeff Hansen—excused

46th James Marleau—excused 101st Dan Scripps

47th Cindy Denby 102nd Darwin L. Booher

48th Richard E. Hammel 103rd Joel A. Sheltrown

49th Lee Gonzales 104th Wayne A. Schmidt

50th Jim Slezak 105th Kevin A. Elsenheimer

51st Paul Scott 106th Andy Neumann

52nd Pam Byrnes 107th Gary McDowell

53rd Rebekah Warren 108th Judy Nerat

54th Alma Wheeler Smith 109th Steven W. Lindberg

55th Kathy Angerer 110th Michael A. Lahti

e/d/s = entered during session

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Rep. Opsommer moved that Reps. Hansen and Marleau be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that Reps. Jackson, Leland and Switalski be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Paul Scott offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 193.

A resolution supporting Mark Ingram, running back for the University of Alabama, a resident of Grand Blanc and alumnus of Flint Southwestern High School, who has been awarded the Heisman Trophy.

Whereas, Mark Ingram was raised in Grand Blanc, Michigan and attended and played football at Grand Blanc High School and Flint Southwestern High School; and

Whereas, Mark Ingram showed exceptional talent at an early age and throughout his three years playing varsity football at Grand Blanc High School. During this time, Mark helped lead Grand Blanc to a Big-9 title and two playoff appearances, including a run to the regional finals in 2004. He was also selected a team captain in his junior season. Mark accounted for over 3,585 yards and 45 touchdowns in his three seasons at Grand Blanc High School. In addition to his undertakings at Grand Blanc, he was the four time All-Area honoree, and an All-State selection as a senior at Flint Southwestern High School; and

Whereas, Mark Ingram currently plays football at the University of Alabama and has led an impressive collegiate football career that includes 1,148 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, and ranks sixth nationally in rushing yards per game and second in the Southeastern Conference with an average of 151.56 all-purpose yards per game this season; and

Whereas, Mark Ingram is a hometown hero that reminds Michigan residents both young and old that they can overcome adversity through hard work and dedication; and

Whereas, Mark Ingram has developed valuable leadership skills both on and off the field that will serve him later in life; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body support Mark Ingram. It is with great respect for his commitment to the highest standards in football that we honor and applaud Mark Ingram for his accomplishments so far in his young life and commend him on his efforts as he is awarded the Heisman Trophy; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Heisman Committee, in recognition of our most sincere congratulations and support of Mark Ingram receiving the Heisman Trophy.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Messages from the Senate

January 13, 2010

The Honorable Andy Dillon

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Capitol Building

Lansing, Michigan 48913

Dear Mr. Speaker:

By direction of the Senate, I hereby notify you that a quorum of the Senate has assembled and is ready to proceed with the business of the session.

Very respectfully,

Carol Morey Viventi, J.D.

Secretary of the Senate

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

January 12, 2010

Richard J. Brown

Clerk

Michigan House of Representatives

State Capitol

Lansing, MI 48908-7536

Dear Mr. Brown:

Pursuant to Section 14 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, I write to inform the House of Representatives of the following commutations and pardons granted during 2009:

Mark Erickson — Sentenced on April 1, 2002 to a term of 15 years and nine months to 50 years imprisonment for the crime of armed robbery. The commutation was granted on January 5, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Robert Sweet — Sentenced on July 11, 2007 to a term of one year and 11 months to five years imprisonment for the crime of receiving and concealing stolen property. The commutation was granted on January 6, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Timothy Bradford — Sentenced on July 26, 1989 to a term of 30 to 45 years imprisonment for the crime of assault with intent to commit murder. The commutation was granted on January 9, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Michael Paladino — Sentenced on July 12, 2000 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of possession of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on January 27, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Ronald Verney — Sentenced on March 3, 2003 to a term of eight to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on January 27, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Susan Taormino — Sentenced on January 13, 2000 to a term of five to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 225 to 650 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on January 27, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Bernard Murphy — Sentenced on May 4, 1993 to a term of 15 to 40 years imprisonment for the crime of armed robbery (fourth offense). The commutation was granted on February 5, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Charles Parks — Sentenced on March 8, 1994 to two terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of possession with intent to deliver 650 grams or more of a controlled substance and conspiracy to deliver 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on February 13, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Jose Palacios-Montiel — Sentenced on August 7, 2002 to a term of 20 to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on February 13, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Demetrius Titus — Sentenced on November 4, 1998 to three terms of ten to 20 years imprisonment for the crimes of delivery of 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance (two counts), and conspiracy to deliver 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on February 13, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Maria Martinez — Sentenced on June 23, 2003 to a term of 20 to 40 years imprisonment for the crime of possession with intent to deliver 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on February 13, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Charles Williams — Sentenced on May 13, 1982 to a term of 40 to 65 years imprisonment for the crime of armed robbery. The commutation was granted on February 13, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Ronald Ross — Sentenced on April 1, 1999 to two terms of life imprisonment for the crime of safe breaking (fourth offense) (two counts). The commutation was granted on February 13, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Frank Flanders — Sentenced on December 16, 1994 to three terms of five to 20 years imprisonment for the crimes of conspiracy to deliver 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance (two counts), and delivery or manufacture of 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on February 24, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Adolfo Tavira — Sentenced on September 2, 2004 to terms of ten years and six months to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 50 to 449 grams of a controlled substance, and ten years and six months to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 450 to 999 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on March 6, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Barry Hathcock — Sentenced on December 17, 1970 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on March 6, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Betty Jean Dennis — Sentenced on February 21, 1995 to terms of life imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to commit first degree murder, 20 to 50 years imprisonment for the crime of assault with intent to commit murder, and 20 to 50 years imprisonment for the crime of soliciting first degree murder. The commutation was granted on March 6, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Allen White — Sentenced on April 17, 1987 to a term of 35 to 70 years imprisonment for the crime of breaking and entering a building with intent. The commutation was granted on March 17, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Thomas Ross — Sentenced on June 21, 1974 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of armed robbery. The commutation was granted on March 26, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Brian Hurst — Sentenced on May 20, 1980 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on April 2, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Jose Loera — Sentenced on September 17, 2004 to a term of five to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on April 2, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Melvin Dove — Sentenced on October 9, 2006 to terms of five to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of methamphetamine, five to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of operating or maintaining a laboratory involving hazardous waste, and one to five years imprisonment for the crime of possession of a firearm by a felon. The commutation was granted on April 9, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Felipe Gonzalez — Sentenced on December 4, 1998 to a term of 20 to 30 years and ten months imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on April 14, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Kazeem Adisa — Sentenced on July 20, 2004 to a term of six to 30 years for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 450 to 999 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on April 14, 2009 and was based on the deportability of the inmate.

Andre Junior — Sentenced on April 20, 2005 to a term of six to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of unarmed robbery. The commutation was granted on April 27, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Lonnie Hawkins — Sentenced on November 28, 1967 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of armed robbery. The commutation was granted on May 29, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Jose Topete — Sentenced on December 10, 1996 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on May 29, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Eugene Boyce — Sentenced on December 17, 1993 to a term of 20 to 40 years imprisonment for the crime of second degree murder. The commutation was granted on May 29, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Hollis Jackson — Sentenced on June 5, 1970 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on May 29, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Linda Hamilton — Sentenced on June 28, 1979 and March 27, 1998 to terms of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder, and nine months to two years imprisonment for the crime of attempted larceny in a building. The commutation was granted on June 17, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

William Gulley — Sentenced on July 15, 2008 to terms of two years and six months to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of less than 50 grams of a controlled substance, and one year and eight months to five years imprisonment for the crime of carrying a weapon with unlawful intent. The commutation was granted on July 9, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Joseph Powell — Sentenced on November 4, 1998 to three terms of ten to 20 years imprisonment for the crimes of delivery or manufacture of 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance (two counts), and conspiracy to deliver or manufacture 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on July 16, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Aruonyeani Agbo — Sentenced on February 10, 2003 to a term of 20 to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 225 to 649 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on August 26, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Rogelio Arzola Vazquez — Sentenced on September 5, 1990 to three terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of possession with intent to deliver 650 grams or more of a controlled substance, possession of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance, and conspiracy to possess 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on August 26, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Ahmed Sharrieff — Sentenced on November 7, 2000 to a term of 18 to 35 years imprisonment for the crime of second degree murder. The commutation was granted on August 26, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Allen Smith — Sentenced on December 19, 1953 and May 4, 1983 to terms of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder, and six months to five years imprisonment for the crime of prison escape. The commutation was granted on August 26, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Robert Peterson — Sentenced on May 20, 1980 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on September 8, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Willie Jimmerson — Sentenced on August 18, 1981 to two terms of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder (two counts). The commutation was granted on September 28, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Robert Bransford — Sentenced on February 1, 1973 to two terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of first degree murder and armed robbery. The commutation was granted on October 14, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Zef Lulgjura — Sentenced on June 22, 1977 to four terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of first degree murder (three counts) and assault with intent to commit murder. The commutation was granted on October 26, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

John Cosgriff — Sentenced on January 3, 1989 and June 11, 1998 to terms of life imprisonment for the crime of possession of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance, and ten to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture 225 to 549 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on October 26, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Donald Logan — Sentenced on March 8, 1973 to two terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit first degree murder. The commutation was granted on October 26, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Roosevelt Moore — Sentenced on July 8, 1971 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on October 29, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Anne Brown — Sentenced on January 31, 1986 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on October 29, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Leonard Stafford — Sentenced on December 7, 1998 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on November 12, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Lamond Alston — Sentenced on June 6, 1995 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on November 16, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Lee Rogers Newman Jr. — Sentenced on October 22, 1980 and December 30, 1987 to terms of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder, 35 to 65 years imprisonment for the crime of assault with intent to murder, and one to five years imprisonment for the crime of inmate in possession of marijuana. The commutation was granted on November 30, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Levonne Roberts — Sentenced on March 13, 1985 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on December 4, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

John Coulter — Sentenced on July 16, 1962 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on December 4, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Dean Korth — Sentenced on September 2, 2008 to a term of ten to 25 years imprisonment for the crime of armed robbery (fourth offense). The commutation was granted on December 9, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Luis Fernando Montealban — Sentenced on January 8, 2002 to a term of ten to 50 years imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on December 9, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

David Walters — Sentenced on April 27, 1992 and August 3, 1994 to terms of life imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture 650 grams or more of a controlled substance, life imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 650 grams or more or a controlled substance, and 12 to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of possession with intent to deliver 50 to 225 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on December 9, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Joanne Schmid — Sentenced on January 5, 1984 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on December 9, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Scott Barber — Sentenced on April 24, 1997 to a term of 20 to 40 years imprisonment for the crime of carrying a concealed weapon (fourth offense). The commutation was granted on December 9, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Domingo Sierra — Sentenced on June 23, 1999 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on December 14, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

James Watroba — Sentenced on May 19, 2004 to a term of six years and six months to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of first degree home invasion. The commutation was granted on December 17, 2009 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Hugo Ochoa — Sentenced on November 7, 1997 to a term of ten to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 225 to 649 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on December 22, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Aaron Cadorette — Sentenced on April 14, 1993 to terms of 30 days in jail, 24 months probation, and $896 in costs for the crime of larceny over $100. The pardon was granted on March 6, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Sondra Faggion — Sentenced on May 13, 1987 to terms of 30 days in jail, three years probation, $450 in costs, substance abuse counseling, community service, random drug testing, and mandatory full time employment for the crimes of attempted possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and attempted possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of a controlled substance. The pardon was granted on April 14, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Joan Purkey – Sentenced on August 1, 2000 to terms of five years probation and $3,499 in fees, costs and restitution for the crime of felony assault with a dangerous weapon. The pardon was granted on October 29, 2009 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole and Commutation Board.

Respectfully,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The message was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Stamas, Bolger, Terry Brown, Horn, Ball, Moore, Slezak and Hildenbrand introduced

House Bill No. 5734, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43528 and 43529 (MCL 324.43528 and 324.43529), section 43528 as amended by 2009 PA 70 and section 43529 as amended by 1996 PA 585.

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

Reps. Liss, Haugh, Constan, Ball, Marleau, Gonzales, Calley, Angerer, Segal, McDowell, Lahti, Nerat and Green introduced

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.

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

Reps. Donigan, Angerer, Slavens, Smith, Lisa Brown, Miller, Ebli, Liss, Valentine and Hammel introduced

House Bill No. 5736, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 491, 497, and 497a (MCL 168.491, 168.497, and 168.497a), sections 491 and 497 as amended by 1989 PA 142 and section 497a as amended by 1986 PA 220, and by adding section 499e.

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

Reps. Polidori, Terry Brown, Miller, Geiss, Daley, Lemmons, Lahti, Leland, Valentine, Young, Donigan, Switalski, Haugh, Byrum and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5737, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2003 PA 30.

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

Reps. Genetski, Switalski, Polidori, Terry Brown, Daley, Lemmons, Lahti, Mayes, Leland, Valentine, Haugh, Byrum and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5738, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2003 PA 30.

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

Reps. Spade and Polidori introduced

House Bill No. 5739, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2009 PA 155.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.

Reps. Knollenberg, Lund, McMillin, Haveman, Agema, Amash and Genetski introduced

House Bill No. 5740, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” (MCL 423.201 to 423.217) by adding section 7b.

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

Reps. Segal, Bauer, LeBlanc, Warren, Donigan, Barnett and Lipton introduced

House Bill No. 5741, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 495, entitled “An act to provide that certain entities contracting with state and local units of government are subject to the patient’s right to independent review act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 550.1952).

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

Rep. LeBlanc introduced

House Bill No. 5742, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 715a (MCL 257.715a), as amended by 1984 PA 269.

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

Rep. LeBlanc introduced

House Bill No. 5743, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled “The pupil transportation act,” by amending sections 39, 41, and 43 (MCL 257.1839, 257.1841, and 257.1843), section 39 as amended by 2006 PA 107 and sections 41 and 43 as amended by 2006 PA 108.

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

Rep. Kandrevas introduced

House Bill No. 5744, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2959 (MCL 600.2959), as added by 1995 PA 161.

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

Reps. Lipton, Tlaib, Smith, Constan and Polidori introduced

House Bill No. 5745, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1483 (MCL 600.1483), as amended by 1993 PA 78.

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

Rep. Calley introduced

House Bill No. 5746, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by repealing section 7a (MCL 252.307a).

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

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Rep. Bennett moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:25 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, January 14, at 12:00 Noon.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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