No. 97
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
10:00 a.m.
Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn, pursuant to rule 1.205.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:01 a.m.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 951, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 483a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown and Jansen
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 952, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 482 (MCL 168.482), as amended by 1998 PA 142.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown and Jansen
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 953, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 483b.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 954, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 488 (MCL 168.488), as added by 1998 PA 142.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McManus (C), Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 808, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending section 7107 (MCL 289.7107).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 809, entitled
A bill to amend 2003 PA 258, entitled “Land bank fast track act,” by amending sections 7, 9, and 10 (MCL 124.757, 124.759, and 124.760).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 810, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 9, 34d, 78g, and 78m (MCL 211.9, 211.34d, 211.78g, and 211.78m), section 9 as amended by 2008 PA 337, section 34d as amended by 2007 PA 31, section 78g as amended by 2003 PA 263, and section 78m as amended by 2006 PA 498.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 811, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 381, entitled “Michigan agricultural processing act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 289.822 and 289.824), section 2 as amended by 2005 PA 282 and section 4 as amended by 2005 PA 283.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 812, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 398, entitled “Michigan supply chain management development commission act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 125.1893).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 813, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 811i (MCL 257.811i), as amended by 2006 PA 562.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 814, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 101, entitled “Property rights preservation act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 24.424).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 815, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled “The home rule village act,” by amending section 26 (MCL 78.26), as amended by 1995 PA 211.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 816, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending section 423 (MCL 280.423), as amended by 1996 PA 552.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 817, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 94, entitled “Water resource improvement tax increment finance authority act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 125.1780).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 818, 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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 819, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” by amending sections 5, 6, and 17 (MCL 125.2305, 125.2306, and 125.2317), as amended by 2006 PA 328.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 820, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, entitled “Urban cooperation act of 1967,” by amending section 8a (MCL 124.508a), as amended by 2005 PA 69.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 821, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 322, entitled “Julian-Stille value-added act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 285.303).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 822, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” by amending section 204 (MCL 259.204), as amended by 2006 PA 193.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 823, 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 2b and 2d (MCL 21.142b and 21.142d), section 2b as amended by 1996 PA 31 and section 2d as added by 2000 PA 280.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 824, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 399, entitled “Safe drinking water act,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 325.1002), as amended by 1998 PA 56.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 908, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 147, entitled “Safe drinking water financial assistance act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 141.1452).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 909, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled “Grade A milk law of 2001,” by amending section 20 (MCL 288.490), as amended by 2008 PA 136.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 910, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 81d and 224a (MCL 750.81d and 750.224a), section 81d as amended by 2006 PA 517 and section 224a as amended by 2006 PA 457.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 911, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled “A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 3f (MCL 445.573f), as added by 1996 PA 384.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 912, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean, renewable, and efficient energy act,” by amending sections 27 and 77 (MCL 460.1027 and 460.1077).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 913, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 59, entitled “Condominium act,” by amending section 71 (MCL 559.171), as amended by 2002 PA 283.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 914, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 733, entitled “State plumbing act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 338.3523).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 915, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled “Animal industry act,” by amending section 14 (MCL 287.714), as amended by 2002 PA 458.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 916, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 190, entitled “Privately owned cervidae producers marketing act,” by amending sections 3, 6, 7, and 14 (MCL 287.953, 287.956, 287.957, and 287.964), as amended by 2006 PA 561.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 917, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 199, entitled “Michigan aquaculture development act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 286.874), as amended by 2003 PA 272.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 918, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 93, entitled “Michigan right to farm act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 286.474), as amended by 1999 PA 261.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 919, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “Land division act,” by amending sections 102, 105, 116, and 117 (MCL 560.102, 560.105, 560.116, and 560.117), section 102 as amended by 1996 PA 591, section 105 as amended by 1997 PA 87, and sections 116 and 117 as amended by 2004 PA 525.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 924, entitled
A bill to amend 1959 PA 241, entitled “An act relating to the marking of stationary containers used for liquefied petroleum or carbonic gas; to prohibit the defacing, erasing, or other removal of those marks; to prohibit the filling, refilling, trafficking in, or use of those containers without authority; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers; to prohibit violations and prescribe penalties; and to provide remedies,” by amending section 2 (MCL 429.112), as amended by 2006 PA 504.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus and Stamas
Nays: Senators Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 578, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 72101 (MCL 324.72101), as amended by 1997 PA 129, and by adding section 72114.
With the recommendation that the bill and the substitute (S-2) be referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy.
Patricia L. Birkholz
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Birkholz, Van Woerkom, Patterson and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Birkholz (C), Van Woerkom, Patterson and Basham
Excused: Senator Gleason
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation reported
Senate Bill No. 792, 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,” (MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by amending the title, as amended by 2000 PA 381, and by adding sections 1b and 36.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
James A. Barcia
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barcia, McManus and Allen
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation reported
Senate Bill No. 793, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 231a (MCL 750.231a), as amended by 2008 PA 196.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
James A. Barcia
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barcia, McManus and Allen
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Barcia (C), McManus and Allen
Excused: Senators Cropsey and Prusi
The Committee on Families and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 891, entitled
A bill to amend 1935 PA 220, entitled “An act to provide family home care for children committed to the care of the state, to create the Michigan children’s institute under the control of the Michigan social welfare commission, to prescribe the powers and duties thereof, and to provide penalties for violations of certain provisions of this act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 400.209), as amended by 2004 PA 470.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mark C. Jansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jansen, Hardiman and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 892, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 43 of chapter X (MCL 710.43), as amended by 1996 PA 409.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mark C. Jansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jansen, Hardiman and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 893, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 19c (MCL 712A.19c), as amended by 2008 PA 203.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mark C. Jansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jansen, Hardiman and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Hardiman (C), Kahn, Jansen and Scott
Excused: Senator Barcia
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Kuipers (C), Van Woerkom, Cassis and Whitmer
Excused: Senator Gleason
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees Investment Subcommittee submitted the following:
Meeting held on Monday, November 16, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., Room 929, South Tower, House Office Building
Present: Senator Clarke
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations - Thursday, November 19, 10:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960) (CANCELED)
Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees - Thursday, December 3, 2:00 p.m., Room H-252, Capitol Building (373-0575)
Subcommittee -
Medicare - Friday, November 20, 12:00 noon, Room 929, South Tower, House Office Building (373-0575)
State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Tuesday, November 24, 9:30 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)
In pursuance of the order previously made, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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