No. 59
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 15, 2010.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Agema—present Durhal—present Kurtz—present Polidori—present
Amash—present Ebli—present Lahti—present Proos—present
Angerer—present Elsenheimer—present LeBlanc—present Roberts—present
Ball—present Espinoza—excused Leland—present Rocca—present
Barnett—present Geiss—present Lemmons—present Rogers—present
Bauer—present Genetski—present Lindberg—present Schmidt, R.—present
Bennett—excused 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.—excused
Brown, L.—present Haase—present Marleau—present Scripps—present
Brown, T.—present Haines—present Mayes—present Segal—present
Byrnes—present Hammel—present McDowell—present Sheltrown—present
Byrum—present Hansen—present McMillin—present Slavens—present
Calley—present Haugh—present Meadows—present Slezak—present
Caul—present Haveman—present Meekhof—present Smith—present
Clemente—present Hildenbrand—present Melton—present Spade—present
Constan—present Horn—present Meltzer—present Stamas—present
Corriveau—present Huckleberry—present Miller—present Stanley—present
Crawford—present Jackson—present Moore—present Switalski—present
Cushingberry—present Johnson—excused Moss—present Tlaib—present
Daley—present Jones, Rick—present Nathan—present Tyler—present
Dean—present Jones, Robert—present Nerat—present Valentine—present
Denby—present Kandrevas—present Neumann—present Walsh—present
DeShazor—present Kennedy—present Opsommer—present Warren—present
Dillon—present Knollenberg—present Pavlov—present Womack—present
Donigan—present Kowall—present Pearce—present Young—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Terry L. Brown, from the 84th District, offered the following invocation:
“Our gracious eternal Creator, we thank You for those who have been true and loyal in their duties. Grant each of us commitment, love, loyalty, and faithfulness in our work. We pray that we will be enabled to recognize and model such values in our time.
• Help us to see how love transcends all human differences.
• Help us to develop integrity and loyalty and have the will to live by what we believe and to sacrifice for others.
• Help us to be faithful to the family and friends with whom we walk and live.
• Help us to meet the needs of others even if it comes as a sacrifice for us.
We ask Your care for our world which is so divided. We pray that You would tend to those places where people are suffering, where people long for change as well as those places where people have lost hope. Inspire those who suffocate in apathy and grant Your peace to those who are bruised and broken hearted.
Set our steps on the path to become statesmen and women. Broaden our view beyond special interests so that serving the good of all might be the measure of our success. O God, whose heart must suffer by human selfishness, cruelty and sin, bring to us the vision of a better world and the will to make it happen. Lead us in Your Spirit of love, good will, and peace. Give us the will to work for a better Michigan and for the good of all people. Amen.”
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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Jackson to the Chair.
Rep. Melton moved that Reps. Bennett, Espinoza and Johnson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Pearce moved that Rep. Paul Scott be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 292.
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress and the Department of Defense to select the Boeing NewGen Tanker aircraft for the United States Air Force.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 53, p. 844.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life on June 2.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Second Reading of Bills
Pending the Second Reading of
House Bill No. 5036, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2977.
Rep. Melton moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed.
Pending the Second Reading of
Senate Bill No. 760, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 33b (MCL 791.233b), as amended by 1994 PA 217.
Rep. Melton moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed.
Pending the Second Reading of
Senate Bill No. 761, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as amended by 2006 PA 574.
Rep. Melton moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed.
Pending the Second Reading of
Senate Bill No. 762, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by repealing section 171 (MCL 750.171).
Rep. Melton moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5280, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending sections 1105 and 1109 (MCL 289.1105 and 289.1109), section 1105 as amended by 2008 PA 338 and section 1109 as amended by 2007 PA 113, and by adding section 4102.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Agriculture,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Proos 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. 5280, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending sections 1105 and 1109 (MCL 289.1105 and 289.1109), section 1105 as amended by 2008 PA 338 and section 1109 as amended by 2007 PA 113, and by adding section 4102.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 261 Yeas—104
Agema Durhal Lahti Polidori
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Proos
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Roberts
Ball Geiss Lemmons Rocca
Barnett Genetski Lindberg Rogers
Bauer Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, R.
Bledsoe Green Liss Schmidt, W.
Bolger Gregory Lori Schuitmaker
Booher Griffin Lund Scott, B.
Brown, L. Haase Marleau Scripps
Brown, T. Haines Mayes Segal
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Sheltrown
Byrum Hansen McMillin Slavens
Calley Haugh Meadows Slezak
Caul Haveman Meekhof Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Spade
Constan Horn Meltzer Stamas
Corriveau Huckleberry Miller Stanley
Crawford Jackson Moore Switalski
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Moss Tlaib
Daley Jones, Robert Nathan Tyler
Dean Kandrevas Nerat Valentine
Denby Kennedy Neumann Walsh
DeShazor Knollenberg Opsommer Warren
Dillon Kowall Pavlov Womack
Donigan Kurtz Pearce Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Jackson
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 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending section 4101 (MCL 289.4101), as amended by 2007 PA 113, and by adding section 4102.
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. 5837, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending sections 1105 and 1109 (MCL 289.1105 and 289.1109), section 1105 as amended by 2008 PA 338 and section 1109 as amended by 2007 PA 113, and by adding section 4102.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Agriculture,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Byrnes moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. 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. 5837, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending sections 1105 and 1109 (MCL 289.1105 and 289.1109), section 1105 as amended by 2008 PA 338 and section 1109 as amended by 2007 PA 113, and by adding section 4102.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 262 Yeas—104
Agema Durhal Lahti Polidori
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Proos
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Roberts
Ball Geiss Lemmons Rocca
Barnett Genetski Lindberg Rogers
Bauer Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, R.
Bledsoe Green Liss Schmidt, W.
Bolger Gregory Lori Schuitmaker
Booher Griffin Lund Scott, B.
Brown, L. Haase Marleau Scripps
Brown, T. Haines Mayes Segal
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Sheltrown
Byrum Hansen McMillin Slavens
Calley Haugh Meadows Slezak
Caul Haveman Meekhof Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Spade
Constan Horn Meltzer Stamas
Corriveau Huckleberry Miller Stanley
Crawford Jackson Moore Switalski
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Moss Tlaib
Daley Jones, Robert Nathan Tyler
Dean Kandrevas Nerat Valentine
Denby Kennedy Neumann Walsh
DeShazor Knollenberg Opsommer Warren
Dillon Kowall Pavlov Womack
Donigan Kurtz Pearce Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Jackson
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 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending section 1105 (MCL 289.1105), as amended by 2008 PA 338.
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. 5843, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2007 PA 113.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Agriculture,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Barnett 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. 5843, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2007 PA 113.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 263 Yeas—104
Agema Durhal Lahti Polidori
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Proos
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Roberts
Ball Geiss Lemmons Rocca
Barnett Genetski Lindberg Rogers
Bauer Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, R.
Bledsoe Green Liss Schmidt, W.
Bolger Gregory Lori Schuitmaker
Booher Griffin Lund Scott, B.
Brown, L. Haase Marleau Scripps
Brown, T. Haines Mayes Segal
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Sheltrown
Byrum Hansen McMillin Slavens
Calley Haugh Meadows Slezak
Caul Haveman Meekhof Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Spade
Constan Horn Meltzer Stamas
Corriveau Huckleberry Miller Stanley
Crawford Jackson Moore Switalski
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Moss Tlaib
Daley Jones, Robert Nathan Tyler
Dean Kandrevas Nerat Valentine
Denby Kennedy Neumann Walsh
DeShazor Knollenberg Opsommer Warren
Dillon Kowall Pavlov Womack
Donigan Kurtz Pearce Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Jackson
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.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 300 out of numerical order.
Reps. Roy Schmidt, Ball, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Constan, Hansen, Robert Jones, LeBlanc, Liss, Mayes, Pearce, Polidori, Smith, Tyler and Valentine offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 300.
A resolution to declare the week of June 21 through June 27, 2010, as State Games Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, This year will mark the inaugural games of the State Games of Michigan with over 3,500 athletes participating in 15 sports, including basketball, BMX, boxing, bowling, fencing, figure skating, rugby, racquetball, rowing, hockey, track and field, mountain-biking, volleyball, softball and tai kwon do; and
Whereas, The philosophy of the State Games of Michigan is that everyone participates regardless of age or ability. Also, everyone is welcome and plays to help keep Michigan people healthy by staying active. This coincides with Michelle Obama’s mission to reduce childhood obesity within the United States and most importantly in Michigan; and
Whereas, Michigan is one of 31 states that are hosting their own state games, where more than 90 sports are being played throughout 536 communities for nearly 500,000 participants; and
Whereas, The State Games of Michigan embodies the values of participation and good sportsmanship as well as living a healthy life style by staying active; and
Whereas, A grassroots organization, the State Games of Michigan relies on the dedication of thousands of volunteers and the support of corporate partners; and
Whereas, The State Games of Michigan is endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare the week of June 21 through June 27, 2010, as State Games Week in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 301 out of numerical order.
Reps. Warren, Ball, Lisa Brown, Griffin, Hansen, Robert Jones, Kennedy, LeBlanc, Liss, Mayes, Polidori, Roberts, Scripps, Smith and Valentine offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 301.
A resolution to declare July 2010 as Craft Beer Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers are a vibrant affirmation and expression of Michigan entrepreneurial traditions, operating as community-based small businesses and providing employment for more than 1,000 workers; and
Whereas, Michigan has craft brewers in every region of the state and more than 70 craft brewers statewide; and
Whereas, The Michigan Brewers Guild celebrates Michigan Craft Beer Month each year by hosting a Summer Festival in July; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers support Michigan agriculture by purchasing hops, beet sugar, cherries, apples, and numerous other fruits, herbs, and vegetables grown in Michigan; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers promote Michigan’s spirit of independence through a renaissance in hand-crafted beers like those first brought to Michigan by European settlers and produced here by our forefathers, including Bernhard Stroh, for the enjoyment of the citizenry; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers strive to educate legal drinking-age residents about the differences in beer flavor, aroma, color, alcohol content, body, and other complex variables, as well as historic brewing traditions, beer history, and gastronomic qualities of beer; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers champion the message of responsible enjoyment to their customers and work within their communities to prevent alcohol abuse and underage drinking; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers produce more than 100 distinct styles of flavorful beers, the quality and diversity of which have made Michigan the envy of many beer-drinking states, thereby contributing to balanced trade by reducing Michigan dependence on imported and other regional beers, supporting Michigan exports, and promoting Michigan tourism; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers are vested in the future, health, and welfare of their communities as employers providing a diverse array of quality local jobs, as contributors to the local tax base, and as committed sponsors of a broad range of vital community institutions and philanthropic causes, including not-for-profit housing development associations, chambers of commerce, humane societies, athletic teams, and medical research; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 2010 as Craft Beer Month in the state of Michigan. We recognize the contributions that Michigan craft brewers have made to the state’s communities, economy, and history; and be it further
Resolved, That we commend Michigan craft brewers for providing jobs, improving the balance of trade, supporting Michigan agriculture, and educating residents about the history and culture of beer while promoting the responsible consumption of beer as a beverage of moderation.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, June 11, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 5363 at 1:52 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 6135 at 1:54 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 6136 at 1:56 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 6137 at 1:58 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, June 11:
House Bill Nos. 6256 6257
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Tuesday, June 15:
Senate Bill Nos. 1385 1386 1387 1388 1389
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Corriveau, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 1315, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 18223 (MCL 333.18223), as amended by 1986 PA 174.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Corriveau, Segal, Byrum, Griffin, Haase, Liss, Neumann, Roy Schmidt, Slavens, Valentine, Womack, Ball, Calley, Crawford, Denby and Green
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Corriveau, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Present: Reps. Corriveau, Segal, Byrum, Donigan, Griffin, Haase, Liss, Neumann, Roy Schmidt, Slavens, Valentine, Womack, Ball, Calley, Crawford, Denby and Green
Absent: Reps. Johnson, Marleau, Moore and Paul Scott
Excused: Reps. Johnson, Marleau, Moore and Paul Scott
The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Constan, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6253, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 72, entitled “Local government fiscal responsibility act,” by amending section 21 (MCL 141.1221), as amended by 2003 PA 282.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Constan, Liss, Angerer, Corriveau, Slezak, Warren and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Constan, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6254, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 72, entitled “Local government fiscal responsibility act,” by amending section 18 (MCL 141.1218).
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Constan, Liss, Angerer, Corriveau, Slezak, Warren and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Constan, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6255, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 72, entitled “Local government fiscal responsibility act,” by amending section 20 (MCL 141.1220).
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Constan, Liss, Angerer, Corriveau, Slezak, Warren, Walsh, Daley and McMillin
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Constan, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Present: Reps. Constan, Liss, Angerer, Corriveau, Slezak, Warren, Walsh, Daley and McMillin
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Donigan, Chair, of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Present: Reps. Donigan, Barnett, Bledsoe, Haugh, Robert Jones, Kennedy, Young, Lund, Denby, Meekhof and Wayne Schmidt
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4480, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey a certain parcel of state owned property in Wayne county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for certain powers and duties of state departments in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
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. 4932, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 310b (MCL 750.310b), as added by 1996 PA 539.
The Senate has substituted (S-7) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-7), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 1153, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.
The Senate has nonconcurred in the House substitute (H-1) and appointed Senators Cropsey, Kahn and Brater as conferees.
The message was referred to the Clerk for record.
Senate Bill No. 1157, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
The Senate has nonconcurred in the House substitute (H-3) and appointed Senators Stamas, George and Brater as conferees.
The message was referred to the Clerk for record.
Notices
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 5875, Reps. Espinoza, McDowell and Lori.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 1151, Reps. Miller, Bauer and Booher.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 1152, Reps. McDowell, Cushingberry and Green.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 1153, Reps. Smith, Durhal and Proos.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 5884, Reps. Hammel, Switalski and Rogers.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 1161, Reps. Lahti, Bennett and Booher.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 1157, Reps. Bauer, Cushingberry and Caul.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 5883, Reps. Tlaib, Terry Brown and Schuitmaker.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 1163, Reps. Terry Brown, Cushingberry and Haines.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 1154, Reps. Terry Brown, Cushingberry and Haines.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 5888, Reps. LeBlanc, Espinoza and Genetski.
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 5885, Reps. LeBlanc, Espinoza and Genetski.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Tlaib, Jackson, Durhal, Bettie Scott, Cushingberry and Nathan offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 299.
A resolution to urge the city of Detroit and the Detroit Fire Department to increase the operational effectiveness of the Detroit Emergency Medical Services Division.
Whereas, As Detroit grapples with its serious financial problems to build a future, there is virtually unanimous agreement that public safety must be at the core of reforms that are needed. Until people feel safe, all other efforts will be inadequate in reshaping the community; and
Whereas, A key component of the public safety network for any city is the emergency medical services available. For the people of Detroit, the viability of this network has been seriously diminished through the deterioration of the capacity of the Detroit Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS) of the Detroit Fire Department to meet the needs of the people; and
Whereas, The Detroit EMS has been decimated by cuts and a lack of vision over several years. The unit’s loss of effectiveness has been well documented on numerous occasions, including in 2006 and 2007 audits. Detroit EMS technician positions have been cut dramatically; lengthy response times put people at risk; critical equipment has been decommissioned; fleet vehicles are plagued by a lack of maintenance; training, especially to develop cohesiveness with other public safety entities, is deficient; grant opportunities have been ignored; safety steps for EMS are not followed; emergency cardiac care services are significantly inadequate; dispatch capabilities through the 911 system are a failure; and the lack administrative effectiveness and leadership are making the financial situation even worse; and
Whereas, The erosion of the effectiveness of the Detroit EMS is the result of much more than finances alone. Better decision making, more farsighted leadership, and higher standards of administrative conduct could go a long way toward maximizing resources and increasing the level of public safety the people of Michigan’s largest city expect and clearly deserve; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the city of Detroit and the Detroit Fire Department to increase the operational effectiveness of the Detroit Emergency Medical Services Division; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Mayor and the City Council of Detroit.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Urban Policy.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Bettie Scott, Durhal, Polidori, Liss, Lemmons, Leland and Dean introduced
House Bill No. 6258, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 207.774), as amended by 2009 PA 16.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Agema, Genetski, Moore, Crawford, McMillin, Walsh, Bolger, Haveman, Green, Ball, Booher, Meekhof, Hildenbrand, Calley, Proos, Tyler, Paul Scott, Meltzer, Amash, Rick Jones, Moss, Haines, Marleau, Lund, Wayne Schmidt, Opsommer, Lori, DeShazor, Kurtz and Hansen introduced
House Bill No. 6259, entitled
A bill to authorize a program that rewards state employees for economies in state spending; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Marleau, Knollenberg, McMillin, Proos, Horn, Green, Moss, Genetski, Rick Jones, Kowall, Walsh, Schuitmaker, Tyler, Lori, Calley, Kurtz, DeShazor, Caul, Paul Scott, Rocca, Moore, Pavlov, Daley, LeBlanc, Haveman, McDowell, Pearce, Crawford, Stamas, Booher, Meltzer, Hansen, Lund, Bolger, Opsommer, Rogers, Hildenbrand, Wayne Schmidt, Mayes, Sheltrown, Terry Brown, Spade, Amash, Meekhof, Lahti, Neumann, Roy Schmidt, Agema, Lemmons and Haines introduced
House Bill No. 6260, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2685 and 2688 (MCL 333.2685 and 333.2688).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Sheltrown introduced
House Bill No. 6261, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 82101, 82106, and 82118 (MCL 324.82101, 324.82106, and 324.82118), section 82101 as amended by 2008 PA145, section 82106 as amended by 2008 PA 399, and section 82118 as amended by 2008 PA 400, and by adding section 82105c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Liss, Womack, LeBlanc, Roy Schmidt, Crawford, Griffin, Walsh, Hildenbrand, Tlaib, Hammel, Barnett, Constan, Switalski, Byrnes, Rogers, Neumann, Bettie Scott, Slezak, Corriveau, Haugh, Clemente, Lipton, Slavens, Haase, Genetski, Agema, Green, Kowall, Segal, Lisa Brown, Leland, Stamas, Roberts, Scripps, Rick Jones, Denby, Hansen, Haveman, Nerat, Kennedy and Donigan introduced
House Bill No. 6262, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 113 (MCL 208.1113), as amended by 2008 PA 472.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 6263, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2155.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Amash, McMillin, Lund, Paul Scott, Agema, Meekhof, Marleau, Genetski, Walsh, Moss, Calley, Pavlov, Proos, Miller, Smith, Roy Schmidt, Schuitmaker, Meltzer, Bolger, DeShazor, Opsommer, Kurtz, Daley, Haveman, Kowall, Pearce, Lori, Crawford, Rogers and Green introduced
House Bill No. 6264, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 402.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. McMillin, Amash, Lund, Meekhof, Calley, Paul Scott, Miller, DeShazor, Kurtz, Agema, Genetski, Rick Jones, Walsh, Tyler, Daley, Pavlov, Pearce, Wayne Schmidt and Smith introduced
House Bill No. 6265, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 455 (MCL 208.1455), as added by 2008 PA 77.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
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Rep. Leland moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:05 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Jackson declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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