No. 28

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2010

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 18, 2010.

12:00 Noon.

The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Scripps.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coulouris—present Jackson—e/d/s Moore—present Switalski—present

Crawford—present Johnson—present Moss—present Tlaib—present

Cushingberry—e/d/s Jones, Rick—present Nathan—present Tyler—present

Daley—present Jones, Robert—present Nerat—present Valentine—present

Dean—present Kandrevas—present Neumann—present Walsh—present

Denby—present Kennedy—present Opsommer—present Warren—present

DeShazor—present Knollenberg—present Pavlov—present Womack—present

Dillon—present Kowall—present Pearce—present Young—present

Donigan—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Paul E. Opsommer, from the 93rd District, offered the following invocation:

“We will be reciting from Psalm 19:7-9:

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;

The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;

The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;

The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;

The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

Good and holy Father, as we stand here before You, will You please give us the strength, the courage, and the wisdom to make the laws pure and enduring as we need to help the citizens of Michigan. We ask Your help, in Your name, Amen.”

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Rep. Melton moved that Rep. Slezak be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5296, entitled

A bill to require employers to provide employees with information concerning eligibility for the federal earned income tax credit.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 22, by inserting:

“Sec. 5. An employer may claim the costs of complying with this act as a credit against the tax imposed under the Michigan business tax act, 2007 PA 36, MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Moss moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 22, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Concurrent Resolution No. 42 of the 95th Legislature is adopted.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Melton 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. 5296, entitled

A bill to require employers to provide employees with information concerning eligibility for the federal earned income tax credit.

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

Roll Call No. 82 Yeas—62

Angerer Durhal LeBlanc Roberts

Barnett Ebli Leland Schmidt, R.

Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Scott, B.

Bennett Geiss Lindberg Scripps

Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Segal

Brown, L. Gregory Liss Sheltrown

Brown, T. Griffin Mayes Slavens

Byrnes Haase McDowell Smith

Byrum Hammel Meadows Spade

Clemente Haugh Melton Stanley

Constan Huckleberry Miller Switalski

Corriveau Johnson Nathan Tlaib

Coulouris Jones, Robert Nerat Warren

Dean Kandrevas Neumann Womack

Dillon Kennedy Polidori Young

Donigan Lahti

Nays—44

Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pearce

Amash Genetski Lori Proos

Ball Green Lund Rocca

Bolger Haines Marleau Rogers

Booher Hansen McMillin Schmidt, W.

Calley Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Scott, P.

Crawford Horn Moore Stamas

Daley Jones, Rick Moss Tyler

Denby Knollenberg Opsommer Valentine

DeShazor Kowall Pavlov Walsh

In The Chair: Scripps

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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Rep. Jackson entered the House Chambers.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5121, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled “Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,” by amending sections 3a and 4a (MCL 432.103a and 432.104a), section 3a as amended by 2006 PA 427 and section 4a as added by 1999 PA 108, and by adding section 4b.

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

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

Rep. Wayne Schmidt moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 16, line 16, by striking out “general” and inserting “SCHOOL AID”.

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

Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 25, following line 2, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5709 of the 95th Legislature is enacted into law.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Calley moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 20, following line 7, by inserting:

“Sec. 10b. (1) A qualified organization may be issued up to 4 12 millionaire party licenses in 1 calendar year. Each license shall only be valid for 1 location.

(2) A millionaire party license may be issued for up to 4 consecutive days.

(3) The bureau shall not issue more than 1 millionaire party license to a qualified organization for any 1 day.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Melton 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. 5121, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 83 Yeas—67

Angerer Ebli LeBlanc Rocca

Barnett Espinoza Leland Schmidt, R.

Bauer Geiss Lemmons Schmidt, W.

Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Scott, B.

Bledsoe Gregory Lipton Scripps

Brown, L. Griffin Liss Segal

Brown, T. Haase Mayes Slavens

Byrnes Hammel McDowell Smith

Byrum Haugh Meadows Spade

Clemente Huckleberry Melton Stanley

Constan Jackson Miller Switalski

Corriveau Johnson Moore Valentine

Coulouris Jones, Rick Nathan Walsh

Dean Jones, Robert Nerat Warren

Dillon Kandrevas Neumann Womack

Donigan Kennedy Polidori Young

Durhal Lahti Roberts

Nays—40

Agema DeShazor Kowall Pavlov

Amash Elsenheimer Kurtz Pearce

Ball Genetski Lori Proos

Bolger Green Lund Rogers

Booher Haines Marleau Schuitmaker

Calley Hansen McMillin Scott, P.

Caul Haveman Meekhof Sheltrown

Crawford Hildenbrand Meltzer Stamas

Daley Horn Moss Tlaib

Denby Knollenberg Opsommer Tyler

In The Chair: Scripps

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Melton moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled “Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 3a, 4a, 5c, 8, 9, 10, 10a, 11a, 11b, and 19 (MCL 432.102, 432.103, 432.103a, 432.104a, 432.105c, 432.108, 432.109, 432.110, 432.110a, 432.111a, 432.111b, and 432.119), the title as amended and sections 4a and 11a as added by 1999 PA 108, sections 2 and 9 as amended by 2008 PA 401, section 3 as amended by 2009 PA 41, sections 3a, 5c, 8, 10, 10a, and 11b as amended by 2006 PA 427, and section 19 as amended by 1995 PA 263, and by adding section 11d.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. Melton 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. 5909, entitled

A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled “An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies,” by amending sections 2f and 7 (MCL 21.142f and 21.147), section 2f as added by 2003 PA 262 and section 7 as amended by 2000 PA 280.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Melton 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. 5909, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 84 Yeas—62

Angerer Durhal LeBlanc Schmidt, R.

Barnett Ebli Leland Scott, B.

Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Scripps

Bennett Geiss Lindberg Segal

Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Sheltrown

Brown, L. Gregory Liss Slavens

Brown, T. Griffin Mayes Smith

Byrnes Hammel McDowell Spade

Byrum Haugh Meadows Stanley

Clemente Huckleberry Melton Switalski

Constan Jackson Miller Tlaib

Corriveau Johnson Nathan Valentine

Coulouris Jones, Robert Nerat Warren

Dean Kandrevas Neumann Womack

Dillon Kennedy Polidori Young

Donigan Lahti

Nays—45

Agema Genetski Kurtz Pearce

Amash Green Lori Proos

Ball Haase Lund Roberts

Bolger Haines Marleau Rocca

Booher Hansen McMillin Rogers

Calley Haveman Meekhof Schmidt, W.

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Schuitmaker

Crawford Horn Moore Scott, P.

Daley Jones, Rick Moss Stamas

Denby Knollenberg Opsommer Tyler

DeShazor Kowall Pavlov Walsh

Elsenheimer

In The Chair: Scripps

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Melton moved to amend the title to read as follows:

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 1131, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled “Grade A milk law of 2001,” by amending sections 31, 32, 33, and 53 (MCL 288.501, 288.502, 288.503, and 288.523), sections 31 and 53 as amended by 2008 PA 136.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Melton 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. 1131, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 85 Yeas—65

Angerer Ebli Kandrevas Nerat

Ball Espinoza Kennedy Pearce

Barnett Geiss Lahti Polidori

Bauer Gonzales LeBlanc Schmidt, R.

Bennett Green Leland Scott, B.

Brown, T. Gregory Lemmons Segal

Byrnes Griffin Lindberg Smith

Byrum Haase Lipton Spade

Clemente Hammel Liss Stanley

Constan Hansen Lori Switalski

Coulouris Haugh Mayes Tlaib

Daley Huckleberry McDowell Valentine

Dean Jackson Meadows Walsh

Denby Johnson Melton Warren

Dillon Jones, Rick Miller Womack

Donigan Jones, Robert Nathan Young

Durhal

Nays—42

Agema Elsenheimer McMillin Rocca

Amash Genetski Meekhof Rogers

Bledsoe Haines Meltzer Schmidt, W.

Bolger Haveman Moore Schuitmaker

Booher Hildenbrand Moss Scott, P.

Brown, L. Horn Neumann Scripps

Calley Knollenberg Opsommer Sheltrown

Caul Kowall Pavlov Slavens

Corriveau Kurtz Proos Stamas

Crawford Lund Roberts Tyler

DeShazor Marleau

In The Chair: Scripps

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

“An act to regulate the production, transportation, handling, processing, delivery, and sale of grade A milk and milk products; to define grade A milk and milk products and to establish standards and requirements for grade A milk and milk products; to provide for dairy food safety; to provide for the sampling, sampling analysis, and transportation of milk and milk products; to regulate the labeling, manufacture, distribution, and sale of milk and milk products for the protection of the consuming public and to prevent fraud and deception by prohibiting the misbranding, adulteration, manufacture, distribution, and sale of milk and milk products; to provide for enforcement; to provide for licenses and permits and revocation of licenses and permits; to impose certain fees; to require certain security arrangements of milk plants to ensure the prompt payment of producers; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and officers; to provide for uniform standards and uniform inspection; to provide for promulgation of rules; to provide for certain remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”

The House agreed to the full title.

Rep. Melton 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. 1132, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled “Manufacturing milk law of 2001,” by amending sections 110 and 125 (MCL 288.670 and 288.685), as amended by 2008 PA 147, and by adding section 110b.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Melton 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. 1132, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled “Manufacturing milk law of 2001,” by amending sections 110 and 125 (MCL 288.670 and 288.685), as amended by 2008 PA 147, and by adding section 110b.

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

Roll Call No. 86 Yeas—64

Angerer Donigan Jones, Robert Nathan

Ball Durhal Kandrevas Nerat

Barnett Ebli Kennedy Pearce

Bauer Espinoza Lahti Polidori

Bennett Geiss LeBlanc Schmidt, R.

Brown, T. Gonzales Leland Scott, B.

Byrnes Gregory Lemmons Segal

Byrum Griffin Lindberg Smith

Clemente Haase Lipton Spade

Constan Hammel Liss Stanley

Corriveau Hansen Lori Switalski

Coulouris Haugh Mayes Tlaib

Daley Huckleberry McDowell Valentine

Dean Jackson Meadows Warren

Denby Johnson Melton Womack

Dillon Jones, Rick Miller Young

Nays—43

Agema Genetski McMillin Rogers

Amash Green Meekhof Schmidt, W.

Bledsoe Haines Meltzer Schuitmaker

Bolger Haveman Moore Scott, P.

Booher Hildenbrand Moss Scripps

Brown, L. Horn Neumann Sheltrown

Calley Knollenberg Opsommer Slavens

Caul Kowall Pavlov Stamas

Crawford Kurtz Proos Tyler

DeShazor Lund Roberts Walsh

Elsenheimer Marleau Rocca

In The Chair: Scripps

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

“An act to define and regulate milk, cream, frozen desserts, and related foods and by-products of those foods under certain circumstances; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers; to prohibit the sale of unclean and unsanitary milk and manufactured dairy products and their use in the manufacture of food products; to prohibit unclean and unsanitary conditions of milk and milk processing establishments; to establish production and handling standards of sanitary milk and dairy products for manufacturing and manufactured dairy products; to regulate the sale and transportation of milk and dairy products for manufacturing purposes; to issue licenses and permits to certain persons and provide for the revocation or suspension of licenses and permits under certain circumstances; to impose certain fees; to require certain security devices under certain circumstances; to establish inspection requirements; to promulgate rules; to set certain standards for milk and dairy products, processing, and pasteurization; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

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Rep. Cushingberry entered the House Chambers.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5017, entitled

A bill to impose a state assessment on persons engaged in the business of leasing or renting a motor vehicle; to provide for the levy, collection, and administration of the state assessment; to provide for the disposition of the proceeds of the state assessment; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and certain public entities; and to provide for certain exemptions.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-4) previously recommended by the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources,

The substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Robert Jones moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, following line 25, by inserting:

“(a) House Bill No. 4549.

(b) House Bill No. 4553.”

and relettering the remaining subsections.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Robert Jones,

Rep. Melton demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Robert Jones,

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 87 Yeas—108

Agema Donigan Kowall Pearce

Amash Durhal Kurtz Polidori

Angerer Ebli Lahti Proos

Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Roberts

Barnett Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bauer Geiss Lemmons Rogers

Bennett Genetski Lindberg Schmidt, R.

Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, W.

Bolger Green Liss Schuitmaker

Booher Gregory Lori Scott, B.

Brown, L. Griffin Lund Scott, P.

Brown, T. Haase Marleau Scripps

Byrnes Haines Mayes Segal

Byrum Hammel McDowell Sheltrown

Calley Hansen McMillin Slavens

Caul Haugh Meadows Smith

Clemente Haveman Meekhof Spade

Constan Hildenbrand Melton Stamas

Corriveau Horn Meltzer Stanley

Coulouris Huckleberry Miller Switalski

Crawford Jackson Moore Tlaib

Cushingberry Johnson Moss Tyler

Daley Jones, Rick Nathan Valentine

Dean Jones, Robert Nerat Walsh

Denby Kandrevas Neumann Warren

DeShazor Kennedy Opsommer Womack

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

Nays—0

In The Chair: Scripps

Rep. Agema moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, following line 25, by inserting:

“(a) House Bill No. 4355.

(b) House Bill No. 4969.”

and relettering the remaining subsections.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Melton 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. 5017, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 88 Yeas—56

Angerer Durhal LeBlanc Polidori

Bauer Ebli Leland Schmidt, R.

Bennett Espinoza Lemmons Scott, B.

Brown, T. Gonzales Lindberg Scripps

Byrnes Gregory Lipton Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Liss Smith

Clemente Hammel Mayes Spade

Constan Haugh McDowell Stanley

Corriveau Jackson Meadows Switalski

Coulouris Johnson Melton Tlaib

Cushingberry Jones, Robert Miller Valentine

Dean Kandrevas Nathan Warren

Dillon Kennedy Nerat Womack

Donigan Lahti Neumann Young

Nays—52

Agema DeShazor Knollenberg Pearce

Amash Elsenheimer Kowall Proos

Ball Geiss Kurtz Roberts

Barnett Genetski Lori Rocca

Bledsoe Green Lund Rogers

Bolger Haase Marleau Schmidt, W.

Booher Haines McMillin Schuitmaker

Brown, L. Hansen Meekhof Scott, P.

Calley Haveman Meltzer Segal

Caul Hildenbrand Moore Slavens

Crawford Horn Moss Stamas

Daley Huckleberry Opsommer Tyler

Denby Jones, Rick Pavlov Walsh

In The Chair: Scripps

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Melton,

Rep. Melton demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Melton,

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 89 Yeas—108

Agema Donigan Kowall Pearce

Amash Durhal Kurtz Polidori

Angerer Ebli Lahti Proos

Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Roberts

Barnett Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bauer Geiss Lemmons Rogers

Bennett Genetski Lindberg Schmidt, R.

Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, W.

Bolger Green Liss Schuitmaker

Booher Gregory Lori Scott, B.

Brown, L. Griffin Lund Scott, P.

Brown, T. Haase Marleau Scripps

Byrnes Haines Mayes Segal

Byrum Hammel McDowell Sheltrown

Calley Hansen McMillin Slavens

Caul Haugh Meadows Smith

Clemente Haveman Meekhof Spade

Constan Hildenbrand Melton Stamas

Corriveau Horn Meltzer Stanley

Coulouris Huckleberry Miller Switalski

Crawford Jackson Moore Tlaib

Cushingberry Johnson Moss Tyler

Daley Jones, Rick Nathan Valentine

Dean Jones, Robert Nerat Walsh

Denby Kandrevas Neumann Warren

DeShazor Kennedy Opsommer Womack

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

Nays—0

In The Chair: Scripps

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4553.

The question being on the motion made by Melton,

Rep. Hildenbrand demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the motion made by Melton,

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 90 Yeas—108

Agema Donigan Kowall Pearce

Amash Durhal Kurtz Polidori

Angerer Ebli Lahti Proos

Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Roberts

Barnett Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bauer Geiss Lemmons Rogers

Bennett Genetski Lindberg Schmidt, R.

Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, W.

Bolger Green Liss Schuitmaker

Booher Gregory Lori Scott, B.

Brown, L. Griffin Lund Scott, P.

Brown, T. Haase Marleau Scripps

Byrnes Haines Mayes Segal

Byrum Hammel McDowell Sheltrown

Calley Hansen McMillin Slavens

Caul Haugh Meadows Smith

Clemente Haveman Meekhof Spade

Constan Hildenbrand Melton Stamas

Corriveau Horn Meltzer Stanley

Coulouris Huckleberry Miller Switalski

Crawford Jackson Moore Tlaib

Cushingberry Johnson Moss Tyler

Daley Jones, Rick Nathan Valentine

Dean Jones, Robert Nerat Walsh

Denby Kandrevas Neumann Warren

DeShazor Kennedy Opsommer Womack

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

Nays—0

In The Chair: Scripps

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4553, entitled

A bill to require certain business entities to comply with certain requirements to receive economic development benefits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; and to prescribe certain penalties.

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4516.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4516, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 207.843).

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4549.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4549, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 262a.

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4552.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4552, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 125.2011), as amended by 1987 PA 278.

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4551.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4551, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 9 (MCL 247.909), as amended by 1993 PA 149.

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4548.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4548, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 435 (MCL 208.1435), as amended by 2008 PA 448.

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4550.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4550, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2008 PA 578.

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4546.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4546, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 9 (MCL 207.559), as amended by 2008 PA 516.

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4547.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4547, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.808), as amended by 2008 PA 257.

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4544.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4544, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “Obsolete property rehabilitation act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 125.2783).

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4543.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4543, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 125.2690), as amended by 2008 PA 242.

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4545.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4545, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 62, entitled “Industrial development revenue bond act of 1963,” by amending section 3 (MCL 125.1253).

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Melton moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5407.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5407, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Cushingberry moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Melton 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. 5407, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 91 Yeas—106

Agema Durhal Kurtz Polidori

Angerer Ebli Lahti Proos

Ball Elsenheimer LeBlanc Roberts

Barnett Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bauer Geiss Lemmons Rogers

Bennett Genetski Lindberg Schmidt, R.

Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, W.

Bolger Green Liss Schuitmaker

Booher Gregory Lori Scott, B.

Brown, L. Griffin Lund Scott, P.

Brown, T. Haase Marleau Scripps

Byrnes Haines Mayes Segal

Byrum Hammel McDowell Sheltrown

Calley Hansen Meadows Slavens

Caul Haugh Meekhof Smith

Clemente Haveman Melton Spade

Constan Hildenbrand Meltzer Stamas

Corriveau Horn Miller Stanley

Coulouris Huckleberry Moore Switalski

Crawford Jackson Moss Tlaib

Cushingberry Johnson Nathan Tyler

Daley Jones, Rick Nerat Valentine

Dean Jones, Robert Neumann Walsh

Denby Kandrevas Opsommer Warren

DeShazor Kennedy Pavlov Womack

Dillon Knollenberg Pearce Young

Donigan Kowall

Nays—2

Amash McMillin

In The Chair: Scripps

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Hildenbrand, Elsenheimer, Hansen, Genetski, Walsh, Pavlov, Moore, Kurtz, Daley, Stamas, Tyler, Ball, Terry Brown, Caul, Crawford, Denby, Griffin, Horn, Kowall, Lori, Lund, Marleau, Mayes, Meekhof, Pearce, Rogers, Spade and Valentine offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 228.

A resolution to urge the Governor to rescind her Proclamation making March 20, 2010 Michigan Meatout Day.

Whereas, Agriculture in Michigan contributes $71.3 billion annually to Michigan’s economy, and a large share of this figure comes from the livestock industry with cattle, poultry, and hogs ranking in the top ten of agricultural commodities in the state; and

Whereas, Past announcements regarding not eating meat by public officials have proven to have a dramatic and negative effect on markets both locally and nationally; and

Whereas, As other areas of the state’s economy continue to decline, agriculture has continued to grow and expand here in the state and such an announcement by the Governor could have a devastating effect on the livestock industry in Michigan; and

Whereas, Instead of urging citizens not to eat meat, the Governor should instead be stressing the importance of a well balanced diet that includes, meats, vegetable, fruits, and grains; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Governor to rescind her proclamation declaring March 20, 2010 Michigan Meatout Day and focus instead on promoting the importance of a well balanced diet that includes meats, vegetables, fruits and grains; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Tyler, Ball, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Caul, Constan, Crawford, Daley, Denby, Gonzales, Griffin, Horn, Robert Jones, Kowall, Kurtz, Liss, Lori, Lund, Marleau, Mayes, Meekhof, Pearce, Rogers, Segal, Slavens, Spade, Stanley, Valentine and Walsh offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 229.

A resolution to declare March 20, 2010, as Agriculture Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Agriculture is the second largest industry in the state of Michigan and during our most recent economic hardships, agriculture in Michigan has grown; and

Whereas, Michigan is a national leader in the production of more than 125 separate commodities on a commercial basis; and

Whereas, Michigan’s agricultural economy is stronger than the economy in general. Michigan has over 500 food processors. The state has seen 3,000 new farms develop in the past decade. There are 56,000 farms in Michigan; and

Whereas, Michigan farmers and ranchers contribute more than $71 billion in high-quality food, fiber and flower crops annually to the state’s economy; and

Whereas, Michigan’s many microclimates permit the growing of grains, corn, beans, celery, apples, cherries and grapes among others; and

Whereas, Michigan’s livestock and dairy sector produce superior quality beef, poultry and pork products enjoyed throughout the world; and

Whereas, Our abundant natural resources continue to make Michigan a great place to live, work and play. As the state continues to recover from the most recent economic struggles, agriculture will continue to play a vital role in our long-term recovery; and

Whereas, Michigan agriculture is a renewable economic resource for the state, employing more than one million people and creating income that is replenished every year in the state; and

Whereas, Michigan agriculture is a family affair, with families or partners owning the overwhelming majority of the state’s farms and agricultural facilities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 20, 2010, as Agriculture Day in the state of Michigan. We recognize and honor the achievements and contributions of farmers, ranchers, and the thousands of people involved in jobs relating to Michigan agriculture.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Haveman, Elsenheimer, Haines, Moss, Meekhof, Rocca, Bennett, Mayes, Wayne Schmidt, Horn, Neumann, Hansen, Marleau, Kowall, Kurtz, Ball, Kandrevas, Byrum, Roy Schmidt, Geiss, Constan, Slezak, Denby, Lori, Tyler, Bolger, Crawford, Pearce, Paul Scott, Proos, Spade, Polidori, Espinoza, Lahti, Rick Jones, McMillin, Genetski, Booher, Haugh, Liss, Haase, Griffin, Meadows, Melton, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Rogers, Opsommer, Hildenbrand, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Caul, Agema, Amash, Meltzer, Moore, Lund, Bettie Scott, McDowell, Calley, Walsh, Pavlov, Daley, Sheltrown, Green, Clemente, Terry Brown, Cushingberry, Young and Lindberg offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 230.

A resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to approve the pending air quality permits for the Wolverine Power Plant and Holland Municipal Expansion projects.

Whereas, Business and residential demand for electricity is projected to grow an average of 1.2 percent per year over the next 20 years according to the Governor’s 21st Century Energy Plan. Base-load power plants are primary suppliers of electricity and it has been more than 20 years since a base-load power plant has been constructed in Michigan. The average age of the state’s power plants is 48 years; and

Whereas, The Holland Board of Public Works submitted an application for a permit-to-install to the Department of Environmental Quality (now the Department of Natural Resources and Environment) in January 2007 seeking approval to expand their existing base-load capacity at the James DeYoung Generating Station with the construction of a new boiler generating 78 megawatts of electricity. The Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative submitted an application for a permit-to-install to the department in September 2007 seeking approval to construct a new base-load power plant in Rogers City with the capacity to generate 600 megawatts of electricity. Both plants have the capacity to convert biomass to electricity to supplement the energy produced by coal, which is the principle fuel. In 2004, the department trumpeted its ability to issue permits-to-install in 6 months or less. These vital energy capacity projects are entering their fourth and third year of limbo waiting approval, which is an egregious delay; and

Whereas, Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative was awarded a nearly $3 million dollar federal grant to construct a carbon capture and storage project at the new base-load facility. The grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy is part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and is contingent upon approval of the permit-to-install. Wolverine would use the grant to install technologies that reduce carbon dioxide emissions, which would help position Michigan as a leader in developing and implementing green energy technologies. Wolverine is seeking additional federal grants that could provide more than $100 million for construction of the new base-load capacity; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we to urge the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to approve the pending air quality permits for the Wolverine Power Plant and Holland Municipal Expansion projects; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor and the Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

Reps. Byrum, Bauer, Ball, Opsommer, Calley, Rick Jones, Meadows, Terry Brown, Caul, Denby, Gonzales, Griffin, Horn, Kowall, Liss, Lori, Marleau, Mayes, Pearce, Rogers, Slavens, Spade, Stanley, Tyler and Valentine offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 231.

A resolution to urge Google to select Mid-Michigan as a test market community for its proposed super high-speed broadband fiber network.

Whereas, Google is a technology company dedicated to organizing information and making it universally accessible to all. In February 2010, Google announced plans to build an experimental ultra high-speed broadband network in one or more U.S. municipalities with a minimum population of 50,000. The Google network will deliver Internet services at speeds 100 times faster than currently available to most households. The Internet service will be offered at competitive prices to the residents of the selected communities; and

Whereas, Mid-Michigan, is in a unique position to offer a technically advanced and varied community to Google as it builds and tests a high-speed network. Proximity to Michigan State University, the Sparrow Health System and Ingham Regional Medical Center, the state capital and businesses such as Jackson National Life and Auto Owner’s Insurance would allow a true and rigorous test of the network’s capabilities. Mid-Michigan provides a balance as an urban center, while having many rural, under-served, areas. High-speed Internet access would enhance and broaden the education system and provide the area’s people with opportunities beyond their current school buildings; and

Whereas, Access to a next generation, high-speed Internet network will allow area educators, health care employees and technology firms to advance their programs and businesses. At a time when Michigan needs to attract new business and to transform its economy, Google’s experimental network is ideal for our current needs; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge Google to select Mid-Michigan as a test market community for its proposed super high-speed broadband fiber network; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Google, headquartered in Mountain View, California.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

Reps. Byrum, Meekhof, Elsenheimer, Hildenbrand, Neumann, Agema, Rick Jones, Spade, Polidori, Roy Schmidt, Calley, Amash, Terry Brown, Haveman, Bennett, Scripps, Valentine, McDowell, Moore, Haines, Lund, Denby, Griffin, Horn, Lori, Huckleberry, Stamas, Wayne Schmidt, Liss, Proos, Pavlov, Pearce, Opsommer, Tyler, Bolger, Sheltrown, Mayes, Ball, Crawford, Daley, Kowall, Marleau, Rogers and Walsh offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 232.

A resolution to express disappointment over the Governor’s proclamation supporting a “meatout” day and affirming support for all of Michigan’s agricultural industries, including dairy and meat producers.

Whereas, Governor Jennifer Granholm has issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, March 20, 2010, “meatout” day, encouraging Michigan residents to eat a more healthy diet by eliminating meat for the day. The proclamation claims that eliminating meat from one’s diet is supposed to provoke healthy eating of fruits and vegetables, while reducing food budget costs; and

Whereas, Michigan has a great and proud institution of dairy farming, which provides plentiful meats for consumption by state residents. The agriculture cash receipts for Michigan meat animals totaled $640,101,000 in 2008; and

Whereas, A balanced diet includes foods from all the major food groups including meat. Red meat provides high quality proteins, amino acids, and iron, essential nutrients to the human body. Few plant foods provide protein or iron in necessary quantities. Meat is also a main source of Vitamin B12, needed for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. Michigan residents should be encouraged to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly to achieve a healthy lifestyle; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we express disappointment over the Governor’s proclamation supporting a “meatout” day and affirming support for all of Michigan’s agricultural industries, including dairy and meat producers; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Governor Granholm.

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, March 18:

House Bill Nos. 5957 5958 5959 5960 5961 5962 5963

Senate Bill Nos. 1230 1231 1232 1233 1234 1235 1236 1237 1238

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday, March 18:

Senate Bill No. 1117

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Byrnes, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 468, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 320a (MCL 257.320a), as amended by 2008 PA 463, and by adding section 602b.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Kandrevas, Donigan, Griffin, Haugh, Leland, Nerat, Roy Schmidt, Young, Opsommer, Bolger, Knollenberg, Wayne Schmidt and Paul Scott

Nays: Rep. DeShazor

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Byrnes, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 18, 2010

Present: Reps. Byrnes, Kandrevas, Donigan, Geiss, Griffin, Haugh, Leland, Nerat, Roy Schmidt, Young, Opsommer, Bolger, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Pearce, Wayne Schmidt and Paul Scott

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Melton, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 18, 2010

Present: Reps. Melton, Lisa Brown, Bledsoe, Byrum, Corriveau, Geiss, Haase, Kennedy, Lindberg, Nathan, Roberts, Sheltrown, Valentine, Pavlov, Amash, Ball, DeShazor, McMillin, Pearce, Paul Scott, Tyler and Walsh

Absent: Rep. Polidori

Excused: Rep. Polidori

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4221, 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 2 (MCL 28.422), as amended by 2008 PA 406.

The Senate has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

House Bill No. 4222, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2001 PA 201.

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.

House Bill No. 5752, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 2001, 2005, and 2030 (MCL 324.2001, 324.2005, and 324.2030), as added by 2004 PA 587, and by adding sections 1911 and 2045; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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.

Senate Bill No. 1117, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 80163 (MCL 324.80163), as added by 1995 PA 58.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Byrnes, Ball, Meadows, Walsh and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 5964, entitled

A bill to create certain rights in attributes of an individual that have commercial value; to recognize transfer of those rights; to provide exceptions; to provide penalties and remedies; and to provide for powers and duties of certain state officers and departments.

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

Reps. Tyler, Haines, DeShazor, Elsenheimer, Kowall, Stamas, Walsh, Marleau, Horn, Rick Jones and Crawford introduced

House Bill No. 5965, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan home ownership savings program; to provide for home ownership savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax credits or deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies.

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

Reps. Haines, Tyler, DeShazor, Elsenheimer, Kowall, Stamas, Walsh, Marleau, Horn, Rick Jones and Crawford introduced

House Bill No. 5966, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30 and 30f (MCL 206.30 and 206.30f), section 30 as amended by 2009 PA 134 and section 30f as added by 2000 PA 163.

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

Reps. Crawford, DeShazor, Elsenheimer, Kowall, Stamas, Walsh, Marleau, Horn and Rick Jones introduced

House Bill No. 5967, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 24f (MCL 211.24f), as amended by 2000 PA 244.

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

Reps. Knollenberg, DeShazor, Elsenheimer, Kowall, Stamas, Walsh, Marleau, Horn, Rick Jones and Crawford introduced

House Bill No. 5968, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled “An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 41.801), as amended by 2002 PA 501.

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

Reps. Rick Jones, DeShazor, Elsenheimer, Kowall, Stamas, Walsh, Marleau, Horn and Crawford introduced

House Bill No. 5969, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 188, entitled “An act to provide for the making of certain improvements by townships; to provide for paying for the improvements by the issuance of bonds; to provide for the levying of taxes; to provide for assessing the whole or a part of the cost of improvements against property benefited; and to provide for the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and for the obligation of the township on the bonds,” by amending section 3 (MCL 41.723), as amended by 1995 PA 139.

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

Reps. Walsh, DeShazor, Elsenheimer, Kowall, Stamas, Marleau, Horn, Rick Jones and Crawford introduced

House Bill No. 5970, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 342, entitled “County public improvement act of 1939,” by amending section 5a (MCL 46.175a), as amended by 2002 PA 199.

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

Reps. Pavlov, DeShazor, Elsenheimer, Kowall, Stamas, Walsh, Marleau, Horn, Rick Jones and Crawford introduced

House Bill No. 5971, entitled

A bill to amend 1923 PA 116, entitled “Township and village public improvement and public service act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 41.412), as amended by 1989 PA 82.

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

Reps. Meltzer, Sheltrown, Walsh, Haveman, Proos, Kurtz, Elsenheimer, Lori, Moss, Denby, Lund, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Daley, Lahti, Pavlov, Pearce and Marleau introduced

House Bill No. 5972, entitled

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

Reps. Sheltrown, Meltzer, Walsh, Haveman, Proos, Kurtz, Elsenheimer, Lori, Moss, Denby, Lund, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Daley, Lahti, Haase, Pavlov, Pearce and Marleau introduced

House Bill No. 5973, entitled

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

Reps. Kowall, DeShazor, Elsenheimer, Walsh, Marleau, Horn, Rick Jones, Tyler and Crawford introduced

House Joint Resolution ZZ, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 3 of article IX, to revise the method for calculating the annual increase in taxable value of property.

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

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Rep. Wayne Schmidt moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:25 p.m.

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Scripps declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, March 23, at 1:30 p.m.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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