No. 81

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2011

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, October 13, 2011.

12:00 Noon.

The House was called to order by the Speaker.

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

Agema—present Gilbert—present Lindberg—present Pscholka—present

Ananich—present Glardon—present Lipton—present Rendon—present

Barnett—present Goike—present Liss—present Rogers—present

Bauer—present Haines—present Lori—present Rutledge—present

Bledsoe—present Hammel—present Lund—present Santana—present

Bolger—present Haugh—present Lyons—present Schmidt, R.—present

Brown—present Haveman—present MacGregor—present Schmidt, W.—present

Brunner—present Heise—present MacMaster—present Scott—present

Bumstead—present Hobbs—present McBroom—present Segal—present

Byrum—present Hooker—present McCann—present Shaughnessy—present

Callton—present Horn—present McMillin—present Shirkey—present

Cavanagh—present Hovey-Wright—present Meadows—present Slavens—present

Clemente—present Howze—present Moss—present Smiley—present

Constan—present Hughes—present Muxlow—present Somerville—present

Cotter—present Huuki—present Nathan—present Stallworth—present

Crawford—present Irwin—present Nesbitt—present Stamas—present

Daley—present Jackson—present O’Brien—present Stanley—present

Damrow—excused Jacobsen—present Oakes—present Stapleton—present

Darany—present Jenkins—present Olson—present Switalski—present

Denby—present Johnson—present Olumba—present Talabi—present

Dillon—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Tlaib—present

Durhal—present Knollenberg—present Ouimet—present Townsend—present

Farrington—present Kowall—present Outman—present Tyler—present

Forlini—present Kurtz—present Pettalia—present Walsh—present

Foster—present LaFontaine—present Poleski—present Womack—present

Franz—present Lane—present Potvin—present Yonker—present

Geiss—present LeBlanc—present Price—present Zorn—present

Genetski—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Pastor Eric Stewart, Pastor of Berean Baptist Church in Grand Blanc, offered the following invocation:

“Our Father in Heaven, the inspiration of every generous impulse, every high and noble aspiration, we thank Thee from our heart of hearts for the great blessings You have bestowed upon this land of ours.

We thank Thee for these men and women who have been placed in their political offices by divine providence. I pray Thy great Spirit will give them wisdom from on high as they carry out their civil duties.

For this meeting we invite Your presence. May this be a productive meeting for our State that we live in. Most of all may the Lord Jesus Christ be glorified by all that takes place here today. For, it is in His name we pray.

Amen.”

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Rep. Stamas moved that Rep. Damrow be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Scott offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 140.

A resolution to declare October 2011 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Almost 8 million people in Michigan use the Internet to communicate with family and friends, manage finances and pay bills, access educational opportunities, shop at home, participate in online entertainment and games, and stay informed of news and current events; and

Whereas, Small businesses in Michigan increasingly rely on the Internet to manage their businesses, expand their customer reach, and enhance their connection with their supply chain; and

Whereas, A significant percentage of public schools in the state of Michigan have Internet access to enhance children’s education by providing access to educational online content and encouraging self-initiative to discover research resources; and

Whereas, A significant percentage of teenagers in Michigan use the Internet; and

Whereas, Teaching children of all ages that exercising safe and secure online behaviors and practices is essential to protect their computer systems and potentially their physical safety; and

Whereas, The growth and popularity of social networking websites has attracted millions of teenagers, providing access to a range of valuable services, making it all the more important to teach teenaged users how to avoid potential threats like predators and identity thieves they may come across while using such services; and

Whereas, Cybersecurity is a critical part of the overall homeland security of Michigan as well as the United States; and

Whereas, The critical infrastructures of Michigan and the United States rely on the secure and reliable operation of information networks to support financial services, energy, telecommunications, transportation, health care, and emergency response systems; and

Whereas, Cyberattacks have been attempted against Michigan and the United States; and

Whereas, Internet users and information infrastructure holders face an increasing threat of malicious attacks through viruses, worms, and unwanted programs such as spyware, adware, hacking tools, and password stealers, that are frequent and fast in propagation, are costly to repair, and can cause extensive economic harm; and

Whereas, Coordination between state and federal agencies involved in cybersecurity efforts is essential to securing the cyber infrastructure of Michigan and the United States; and

Whereas, Millions of records containing personally-identifiable information have been lost, stolen or breached, threatening the security and financial well-being of Michigan citizens; and

Whereas, Consumers face significant financial and personal privacy losses due to identity theft and fraud; and

Whereas, State organizations, policymakers, government agencies, private sector companies, nonprofit institutions, schools, academic organizations, consumers, and the media recognize the need to increase awareness of computer security and the need for enhanced computer security in Michigan and the United States; and

Whereas, the Michigan House of Representatives supports efforts to increase awareness of cybersecurity practices and technologies to home users, students, teachers, and small businesses through educational activities, online resources, and public service announcements; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2011 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4815, entitled

A bill to provide for the labeling of certain incandescent lightbulbs as made in Michigan.

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

Roll Call No. 413 Yeas—62

Agema Haines Lyons Potvin

Bolger Haveman MacGregor Price

Bumstead Heise MacMaster Pscholka

Callton Hooker McBroom Rendon

Cotter Horn McMillin Rogers

Crawford Hughes Moss Schmidt, W.

Daley Huuki Muxlow Scott

Denby Jacobsen Nesbitt Shaughnessy

Farrington Jenkins O’Brien Shirkey

Forlini Johnson Olson Somerville

Foster Knollenberg Opsommer Stamas

Franz Kowall Ouimet Tyler

Genetski Kurtz Outman Walsh

Gilbert LaFontaine Pettalia Yonker

Glardon LeBlanc Poleski Zorn

Goike Lund

Nays—46

Ananich Durhal Lipton Segal

Barnett Geiss Liss Slavens

Bauer Hammel Lori Smiley

Bledsoe Haugh McCann Stallworth

Brown Hobbs Meadows Stanley

Brunner Hovey-Wright Nathan Stapleton

Byrum Howze Oakes Switalski

Cavanagh Irwin Olumba Talabi

Clemente Jackson Rutledge Tlaib

Constan Kandrevas Santana Townsend

Darany Lane Schmidt, R. Womack

Dillon Lindberg

In The Chair: Walsh

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

House Bill No. 4593, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 21A.

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

Roll Call No. 414 Yeas—103

Agema Glardon Lindberg Rendon

Ananich Goike Lipton Rogers

Barnett Haines Liss Rutledge

Bauer Hammel Lori Santana

Bledsoe Haugh Lund Schmidt, R.

Bolger Haveman Lyons Schmidt, W.

Brunner Heise MacGregor Scott

Bumstead Hobbs MacMaster Segal

Byrum Hooker McBroom Shaughnessy

Callton Horn McCann Shirkey

Clemente Hovey-Wright Meadows Slavens

Constan Howze Moss Smiley

Cotter Hughes Muxlow Somerville

Crawford Huuki Nesbitt Stallworth

Daley Irwin O’Brien Stamas

Darany Jackson Oakes Stanley

Denby Jacobsen Olson Switalski

Dillon Jenkins Olumba Talabi

Durhal Johnson Opsommer Tlaib

Farrington Kandrevas Ouimet Townsend

Forlini Knollenberg Outman Tyler

Foster Kowall Pettalia Walsh

Franz Kurtz Poleski Womack

Geiss LaFontaine Potvin Yonker

Genetski Lane Price Zorn

Gilbert LeBlanc Pscholka

Nays—5

Brown McMillin Nathan Stapleton

Cavanagh

In The Chair: Walsh

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Stapleton, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Inherent in this package of bills and in other cases stated, the Insurance Industry is give immunity from civil litigation. There is no way I would like to see the Insurance industry immunity and the people of my district no recourse if the industry is found to do something wrong. I therefore voted no on these bills.”

House Bill No. 4594, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding sections 2153 and 2156.

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

Roll Call No. 415 Yeas—103

Agema Gilbert LeBlanc Rendon

Ananich Glardon Lindberg Rogers

Barnett Goike Lipton Rutledge

Bauer Haines Liss Santana

Bledsoe Hammel Lori Schmidt, R.

Bolger Haugh Lund Schmidt, W.

Brunner Haveman Lyons Scott

Bumstead Heise MacGregor Segal

Byrum Hobbs MacMaster Shaughnessy

Callton Hooker McBroom Shirkey

Cavanagh Horn McCann Slavens

Clemente Hovey-Wright Meadows Smiley

Constan Howze Moss Somerville

Cotter Hughes Muxlow Stallworth

Crawford Huuki Nesbitt Stamas

Daley Irwin O’Brien Stanley

Darany Jackson Oakes Switalski

Denby Jacobsen Olson Talabi

Dillon Jenkins Opsommer Tlaib

Durhal Johnson Ouimet Townsend

Farrington Kandrevas Outman Tyler

Forlini Knollenberg Pettalia Walsh

Foster Kowall Poleski Womack

Franz Kurtz Potvin Yonker

Geiss LaFontaine Price Zorn

Genetski Lane Pscholka

Nays—5

Brown Nathan Olumba Stapleton

McMillin

In The Chair: Walsh

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Stapleton, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bill No. 4595, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2154.

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

Roll Call No. 416 Yeas—103

Agema Gilbert LeBlanc Rendon

Ananich Glardon Lindberg Rogers

Barnett Goike Lipton Rutledge

Bauer Haines Liss Santana

Bledsoe Hammel Lori Schmidt, R.

Bolger Haugh Lund Schmidt, W.

Brunner Haveman Lyons Scott

Bumstead Heise MacGregor Segal

Byrum Hobbs MacMaster Shaughnessy

Callton Hooker McBroom Shirkey

Cavanagh Horn McCann Slavens

Clemente Hovey-Wright Meadows Smiley

Constan Howze Moss Somerville

Cotter Hughes Muxlow Stallworth

Crawford Huuki Nesbitt Stamas

Daley Irwin O’Brien Stanley

Darany Jackson Oakes Switalski

Denby Jacobsen Olson Talabi

Dillon Jenkins Opsommer Tlaib

Durhal Johnson Ouimet Townsend

Farrington Kandrevas Outman Tyler

Forlini Knollenberg Pettalia Walsh

Foster Kowall Poleski Womack

Franz Kurtz Potvin Yonker

Geiss LaFontaine Price Zorn

Genetski Lane Pscholka

Nays—5

Brown Nathan Olumba Stapleton

McMillin

In The Chair: Walsh

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Stapleton, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bill No. 4596, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2157.

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

Roll Call No. 417 Yeas—104

Agema Gilbert LeBlanc Rendon

Ananich Glardon Lindberg Rogers

Barnett Goike Lipton Rutledge

Bauer Haines Liss Santana

Bledsoe Hammel Lori Schmidt, R.

Bolger Haugh Lund Schmidt, W.

Brunner Haveman Lyons Scott

Bumstead Heise MacGregor Segal

Byrum Hobbs MacMaster Shaughnessy

Callton Hooker McBroom Shirkey

Cavanagh Horn McCann Slavens

Clemente Hovey-Wright Meadows Smiley

Constan Howze Moss Somerville

Cotter Hughes Muxlow Stallworth

Crawford Huuki Nesbitt Stamas

Daley Irwin O’Brien Stanley

Darany Jackson Oakes Stapleton

Denby Jacobsen Olson Switalski

Dillon Jenkins Opsommer Talabi

Durhal Johnson Ouimet Tlaib

Farrington Kandrevas Outman Townsend

Forlini Knollenberg Pettalia Tyler

Foster Kowall Poleski Walsh

Franz Kurtz Potvin Womack

Geiss LaFontaine Price Yonker

Genetski Lane Pscholka Zorn

Nays—4

Brown McMillin Nathan Olumba

In The Chair: Walsh

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Stamas 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. 4602, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 34d (MCL 211.34d), as amended by 2007 PA 31.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4106, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 1, 3, and 4 (MCL 780.621, 780.623, and 780.624), section 1 as amended by 2002 PA 472, section 3 as amended by 1994 PA 294, and section 4 as added by 1982 PA 495.

Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Stamas 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

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, October 13:

House Bill Nos. 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064

Senate Bill Nos. 755 756 757

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday, October 13:

Senate Bill No. 561

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Ouimet, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5047, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 42a (MCL 211.42a), as amended by 2002 PA 505.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 3, line 22, after “FORMAT” by inserting “COMPATIBLE WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM USED BY THE COUNTY TREASURER”.

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

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Ouimet, Pettalia, Crawford, Daley, Hughes, LaFontaine, Price, Shaughnessy, Rendon, Stanley, Constan, Townsend, Stapleton, Rutledge and Lane

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Ouimet, Chair, of the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Present: Reps. Ouimet, Pettalia, Crawford, Daley, Hughes, LaFontaine, Price, Shaughnessy, Rendon, Stanley, Constan, Townsend, Stapleton, Rutledge and Lane

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Haines, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 235, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16221 (MCL 333.16221), as amended by 2004 PA 214.

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. Haines, Callton, Opsommer, Kurtz, Wayne Schmidt, Scott, Shirkey, Hooker, Muxlow, Yonker, Liss, Darany, Segal and Hovey-Wright

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Haines, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Present: Reps. Haines, Callton, Opsommer, Kurtz, Wayne Schmidt, Scott, Shirkey, Hooker, Huuki, Muxlow, Yonker, Liss, Stallworth, Darany, Segal and Hovey-Wright

Absent: Rep. Womack

Excused: Rep. Womack

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Lund, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4936, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 3101, 3104, 3107, 3113, 3114, 3115, 3135, 3157, 3163, and 3172 (MCL 500.3101, 500.3104, 500.3107, 500.3113, 500.3114, 500.3115, 500.3135, 500.3157, 500.3163, and 500.3172), section 3101 as amended by 2008 PA 241, section 3104 as amended by 2002 PA 662, section 3107 as amended by 1991 PA 191, section 3113 as amended by 1986 PA 93, section 3114 as amended by 2002 PA 38, sections 3135 and 3163 as amended by 2002 PA 697, and section 3172 as amended by 1984 PA 426, and by adding sections 1245, 3107c, and 3178.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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. Lund, Shaughnessy, Opsommer, Denby, Glardon, LaFontaine, Lyons, O’Brien and Yonker

Nays: Reps. Callton, Johnson, Kandrevas, Roy Schmidt, Segal, Hovey-Wright, Howze and Geiss

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Present: Reps. Lund, Shaughnessy, Opsommer, Denby, Callton, Glardon, Johnson, LaFontaine, Lyons, O’Brien, Yonker, Kandrevas, Roy Schmidt, Segal, Hovey-Wright, Howze and Geiss

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 561, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 271, entitled “Limousine transportation act,” by amending sections 5, 7, 13, and 15 (MCL 257.1905, 257.1907, 257.1913, and 257.1915), section 7 as amended by 2000 PA 487; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received October 13, 2011 and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2011 - 12

INDIGENT DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMISSION

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS, Section 20 of Article I of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that in every criminal prosecution, the accused shall have the right to the assistance of counsel for his or her defense, and as provided by law, when the trial court so orders, to have such reasonable assistance as may be necessary to perfect and prosecute an appeal; and

WHEREAS, the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution guarantee indigent criminal defendants the right to counsel in all critical stages of a prosecution where the prosecution may result in the actual deprivation of the defendant’s liberty, unless such right is voluntarily and intelligently waived; and

WHEREAS, the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution guarantee defendants in criminal prosecutions the right to effective assistance of counsel; and

WHEREAS, a primary interest of the state of Michigan is ensuring that criminal defendants receive effective representation and are accorded due process in every criminal prosecution, and that every court in Michigan serves as the state’s backbone for a safe, secure, and just society; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this administration to ensure that government-funded criminal defense attorneys are effective, adequately funded, and properly trained; and

WHEREAS, the goals of this administration, the Michigan Constitution of 1963, and the United States Constitution are furthered by the creation of a commission to advise the Governor and the Legislature on the best, most cost-effective ways to promote these objectives;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, do hereby order the establishment of the Indigent Defense Advisory Commission (“Commission”).

I. CHARGE TO THE COMMISSION

The Commission is established as an advisory body to the Governor and the Legislature and is charged with the following responsibilities:

A. The Commission shall analyze existing data that is needed to assist policymakers in making decisions on the appropriate funding and staffing levels to ensure effective public criminal defense services.

B. The Commission shall make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature for improvements to the system of providing legal representation for indigent criminal defendants, as follows:

1. The improvements must be fiscally responsible, cost-effective, and take into account the current economic conditions of the state and local units of government.

2. The improvements must be responsive to jurisdictional variances and local community needs.

3. The improvements must ensure that indigent defense is free from undue political interference and conflicts of interest.

4. The improvements must seek to ensure that the right to counsel is delivered by effective counsel at each critical stage of the proceedings in a manner that is consistent throughout the state.

5. The improvements must aspire to ensure that government-funded criminal defense attorneys are sufficiently trained and supervised, appropriately qualified, and adequately compensated.

II. COMMISSION STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

A. The Commission shall consist of 14 members, 10 appointed by the Governor, as follows:

• Two members representing the interests of the judiciary;

• One member representing the interests of prosecuting attorneys;

• One member representing the interests of criminal defense attorneys;

• One member representing the interests of the State Bar of Michigan;

• One member representing the interests of local government; and

• Four members representing the general public.

The Commission shall also consist of 4 legislators, appointed as follows:

• One member representing the Senate majority caucus, appointed by the Senate Majority Leader;

• One member representing the Senate minority caucus, appointed by the Senate Majority Leader;

• One member representing the House majority caucus, appointed by the Speaker of the House;

• One member representing the House minority caucus, appointed by the Speaker of the House.

B. Commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor shall appoint one member of the Commission as Chairperson, who shall serve as Chairperson at the pleasure of the Governor. A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The Commission may select one of its members to serve as Vice-Chair. The Chairperson may form committees, consisting of a subset of Commission members, when necessary.

C. The Commission may receive grants, resources, and in-kind services from private and government entities, including the State Bar of Michigan.

D. Commission members shall serve without compensation. Commission members shall attend Commission meetings in person, and shall not delegate their responsibilities to other persons. Commission members may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to relevant statutes, rules, and procedures of the Civil Service Commission, and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, subject to available funding.

E. Appointees shall serve during the life of the Commission. The Commission shall report to the Governor and the Legislature on its recommendations no later than July 15, 2012. The Commission shall dissolve by December 31, 2012.

F. In forming and making its recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature, the Commission shall obtain input from any sources it deems appropriate and may conduct public hearings and take testimony for that purpose. The Commission may, as appropriate, make inquiries into costs, efficiencies, and processes associated with indigent defense.

III. MISCELLANEOUS

A. All state departments and agencies shall cooperate with the Commission

in the performance of its responsibilities. The Commission may request, and state agencies and departments shall provide, such policy and technical information as is required by the Commission in the discharge of its responsibilities. This shall include free access to any books, records, or documents in the custody of the department or agency that is within the scope of the inquiry, study, or review of the Commission.

B. All Commission proceedings shall be open to the public.

C. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order.

D. Nothing in this order is intended to extend or modify, in any way, Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 US 335 (1963), Strickland v. Washington, 466 US 686 (1984), or their progeny.

E. This Executive Order shall become effective upon filing.

[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of Michigan this 13th day of October in the year of our Lord, two thousand eleven.

Richard D. Snyder

Governor

By the Governor:

Ruth A. Johnson

Secretary of State

The message was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Geiss introduced

House Bill No. 5065, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 224 (MCL 257.224), as amended by 2006 PA 177.

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

Rep. Stamas introduced

House Bill No. 5066, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 413 (MCL 208.1413), as amended by 2007 PA 145.

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

Rep. Stamas introduced

House Bill No. 5067, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1211 (MCL 380.1211), as amended by 2010 PA 216.

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

Rep. Stamas introduced

House Bill No. 5068, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 331, entitled “State education tax act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 211.903), as amended by 2007 PA 38.

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

Rep. Stamas introduced

House Bill No. 5069, 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 14 (MCL 207.564), as amended by 2008 PA 457.

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

Reps. McBroom, Liss, Heise, Glardon, Foster, Horn, McCann, Yonker, Stallworth, O’Brien, Rendon, Kurtz, Wayne Schmidt, Durhal, Johnson, Roy Schmidt, Tlaib, Hooker, Daley, Irwin, Haugh, Muxlow, Lyons, Walsh, Jenkins, Rutledge, Pettalia, Denby, LaFontaine, Byrum, Bumstead, Agema, Shaughnessy, MacGregor, Price, Cotter and Lipton introduced

House Bill No. 5070, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16326 and part 171.

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

Rep. Walsh introduced

House Bill No. 5071, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 8149 and 8151 (MCL 600.8149 and 600.8151), section 8151 as amended by 2000 PA 38.