No. 31

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

97th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2013

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 11, 2013.

10:00 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

Anderson—present Hopgood—present Pappageorge—present

Bieda—present Hune—present Pavlov—present

Booher—present Hunter—present Proos—present

Brandenburg—present Jansen—present Richardville—present

Casperson—present Johnson—present Robertson—present

Caswell—present Jones—present Rocca—present

Colbeck—present Kahn—present Schuitmaker—present

Emmons—present Kowall—present Smith—present

Green—present Marleau—present Walker—present

Gregory—present Meekhof—present Warren—present

Hansen—present Moolenaar—present Whitmer—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Young—present

Hood—present

Senator Virgil K. Smith, Jr., of the 4th District offered the following invocation:

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” And let Your will, not mine, be done. Amen.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senators Schuitmaker, Booher, Richardville, Kahn, Pavlov, Rocca, Hunter, Marleau, Meekhof, Kowall and Warren entered the Senate Chamber.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

April 10, 2013

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3.203, I am hereby re-referring Senate Bill 302 from the Senate Committee on Government Operations to the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

Randy Richardville

Senate Majority Leader

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, April 10:

House Bill Nos. 4026 4081 4082 4084 4085 4166 4167

The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolutions were printed and filed on Wednesday, April 10, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 287 288 289

House Bill Nos. 4494 4495 4496 4497 4498 4499 4500 4501 4502 4503 4504 4505 4506 4507

4508 4509 4510 4511 4512 4513 4514 4515 4516 4517 4518 4519 4520 4521

4522 4523

House Joint Resolutions Q R

Senator Bieda moved that the Committee on Finance be discharged from further consideration of the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 145, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2012 PA 597.

Senate Bill No. 280, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30, 520, and 522 (MCL 206.30, 206.520, and 206.522), section 30 as amended by 2012 PA 597, section 520 as amended by 2011 PA 273, and section 522 as amended by 2011 PA 180.

The question being on the motion to discharge,

Senator Meekhof moved that further consideration of the motion be postponed until Saturday, December 28.

The motion did not prevail.

Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 73 Yeas—21

Booher Hildenbrand Meekhof Proos

Brandenburg Jansen Moolenaar Richardville

Caswell Kahn Nofs Robertson

Colbeck Kowall Pappageorge Schuitmaker

Emmons Marleau Pavlov Walker

Hansen

Nays—12

Anderson Hopgood Johnson Smith

Bieda Hune Jones Warren

Gregory Hunter Rocca Whitmer

Excused—0

Not Voting—4

Casperson Green Hood Young

In The Chair: President

Protest

Senator Johnson, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the motion to postpone until December 28 the motion to discharge the Committee on Finance from further consideration of Senate Bill Nos. 145 and 280.

Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:

I find it incredibly concerning that, in the instance that so many of my GOP colleagues on the other side of the aisle have decided by virtue of introducing a bill that they very simply could have lined up behind the others, that was introduced by myself and other Democratic colleagues, to get rid of what we’re all agreeing is a very onerous pension tax, just found its way to the back of the line.

If, in fact, those of you on the other side of the aisle are really genuine or sincere about providing much-needed tax relief to folks who have been vilified over the past couple of years and taken advantage of by this very body, then I just can’t understand. It’s not qualified in my mind yet, and I certainly would appreciate a public explanation as to why these bills and that motion are being buried. I find it equally concerning that, at a moment like this, where just before we really get ramped up for elections, it appears to me that what the GOP has done is taken very important issues and made political hay out of them.

So if the idea by those five Republican Senators was to mimic a very good piece of public policy that was to repeal the pension tax, and then use it politically back in their districts to say that we tried to do the right thing, then somehow forgot to explain to those very constituents that they could have done the right thing and had the numbers to do it. Yet not one of them got up and posted on the record an objection to the motion that was just passed. I have to say that I think the truth is really there for the citizens to see.

So, Mr. President, I guess I’m going to ask you, as I take my seat, if you think that what is happening here in this body today is sincere; if you think citizens are not being taken advantage of; if you think that we’re not playing politics in the worse way, and that the citizens who need relief just got messed over?

Senators Green, Young and Casperson entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Hunter moved that Senator Hood be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Hopgood admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.

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

Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor.

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

Recess

Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:16 a.m.

10:26 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.

During the recess, Senator Hopgood introduced the Wayne Memorial Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Competitive Teams, Battalion Leader Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Dionte Burton, and instructors First Sergeant Steven LaHaine and Sergeant First Class Stanley Lewis; and presented them with Special Tributes.

Cadet Burton responded briefly.

During the recess, Senator Hood entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, designated Senator Jansen as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 243, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 78108 and 78110 (MCL 324.78108 and 324.78110), section 78108 as amended by 2003 PA 19 and section 78110 as amended by 2010 PA 302.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 113, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2012 PA 497.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Meekhof moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

Senate Bill No. 257

House Bill No. 4052

House Bill No. 4053

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 257, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled “An act to authorize the development or redevelopment of principal shopping districts and business improvement districts; to permit the creation of certain boards; to provide for the operation of principal shopping districts and business improvement districts; to provide for the creation, operation, and dissolution of business improvement zones; and to authorize the collection of revenue and the bonding of certain local governmental units for the development or redevelopment projects,” by amending sections 10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10i, 10k, and 10l (MCL 125.990, 125.990a, 125.990b, 125.990c, 125.990e, 125.990f, 125.990g, 125.990h, 125.990i, 125.990k, and 125.990l), as added by 2001 PA 260, and by adding section 10n; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 74 Yeas—35

Anderson Hildenbrand Kowall Robertson

Bieda Hood Marleau Rocca

Booher Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hune Moolenaar Smith

Casperson Hunter Nofs Walker

Emmons Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Green Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Gregory Jones Proos Young

Hansen Kahn Richardville

Nays—2

Caswell Colbeck

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senator Hood stated that had he been present earlier today when the vote was taken on the motion to postpone until December 28 the motion to discharge the Committee on Finance from further consideration of Senate Bill Nos. 145 and 280, he would have voted “nay.”

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4052, entitled

A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled “Motor vehicle sales finance act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 492.102), as amended by 1995 PA 166.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 75 Yeas—37

Anderson Hansen Kahn Richardville

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Robertson

Booher Hood Marleau Rocca

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Casperson Hune Moolenaar Smith

Caswell Hunter Nofs Walker

Colbeck Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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

“An act defining and regulating certain installment sales of motor vehicles; prescribing the conditions under which such sales may be made and regulating the financing thereof; regulating and licensing persons engaged in the business of making or financing such sales; prescribing the form, contents and effect of instruments used in connection with such sales and the financing thereof; prescribing certain rights and obligations of buyers, sellers, persons financing such sales and others; limiting charges in connection with such instruments and fixing maximum interest rates for delinquencies, extensions and loans; regulating insurance in connection with such sales; regulating repossessions, redemptions, resales and deficiency judgments and the rights of parties with respect thereto; authorizing extensions, loans and forbearances related to such sales; authorizing investigations and examinations of persons engaged in the business of making or financing such sales; transferring certain powers and duties with respect to finance companies to the commissioner of the financial institutions bureau; and prescribing penalties,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4053, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 224, entitled “Retail installment sales act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 445.852), as amended by 1995 PA 167.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 76 Yeas—37

Anderson Hansen Kahn Richardville

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Robertson

Booher Hood Marleau Rocca

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Casperson Hune Moolenaar Smith

Caswell Hunter Nofs Walker

Colbeck Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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

“An act to regulate retail installment sales transactions, agreements, charges and disclosures; and to provide for the enforcement thereof and penalties for violations,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:

Senate Resolution No. 32

The resolution consent calendar was adopted.

Senator Walker offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 32.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Dennis O. Cawthorne.

Whereas, It is with deep appreciation and regard for his dedication, leadership, and outstanding service to the Mackinac Island State Park Commission that we take time to recognize Dennis O. Cawthorne; and

Whereas, His commitment and devotion to a continued balanced approach of development and preservation has greatly benefited Mackinac Island residents and visitors alike; and

Whereas, It is because of people like Dennis Cawthorne that Mackinac Island stands as a symbol of history and outdoor beauty; and

Whereas, Dennis Cawthorne, a former state legislator, holds the record as the longest-serving chairman in the 118-year history of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission. This has culminated to a 22-year service record with several outstanding projects completed; and

Whereas, Dennis is directly responsible for securing nearly a mile of shoreline from being developed as well as several trail systems throughout the island; and

Whereas, The creation of the Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, the reopening of Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and restoration of the buildings and walls of historic Fort Mackinac were all completed under his leadership; and

Whereas, Dennis also led the commission during several significant improvements to the infrastructure and municipal facilities of Mackinac Island, including a total renovation of Mackinac Island Airport, repair and extension of roads and trail systems, the overhaul of the resource recovery plant and water treatment plant, and upgrades for transmission and telecommunication systems; and

Whereas, Dennis Cawthorne has also served the Mackinac Island community through several other leadership roles, including as manager of the Mackinac Island Chamber of Commerce, founder and owner of Cawthorne’s Village Inn, developer of The Victorians Condominiums, and organizer of the Annual Mackinac Island Steak and Suds Society Reception; and

Whereas, During his tenure, the Mackinac Island State Park Commission and island residents have celebrated several historical milestones, including the 250th anniversary of the 1763 attack on Fort Michilimackinac, the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, the 100th anniversary of Mackinac Island and Michilimackinac State Parks, and the 50th anniversary of the Mackinac State Historic Parks historical archaeology program; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commend and thank Dennis O. Cawthorne for his service and dedication to the Mackinac Island State Park Commission and the residents of Mackinac Island; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Dennis Cawthorne as a reflection of our gratitude and best wishes.

Senators Anderson, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Casperson, Caswell, Emmons, Green, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Jones, Kowall, Marleau, Pappageorge, Proos and Richardville were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senators Nofs, Brandenburg and Moolenaar offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 31.

A resolution to memorialize the President and the United States Congress to support continued funding of the United States Department of Defense STARBASE youth science and technology program.

Whereas, Early childhood access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education opportunities are critical to the future of the United States as an economic and technological leader of the global marketplace; and

Whereas, The STARBASE program utilizes military resources and technology not otherwise available to Michigan school districts to support STEM education; and

Whereas, The program strives to motivate children to explore STEM-related opportunities and provides vital exposure for traditionally underrepresented communities to technology professions; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to three successful STARBASE program locations based in Alpena, Battle Creek, and Mt. Clemens that annually serve more than 3,500 students; and

Whereas, The value of Michigan STARBASE education programs significantly exceeds the costs, as the fiscal year 2013 STARBASE budget requires as little as $200 per student in spending; and

Whereas, The STARBASE concept and pilot program originated in Michigan and now has a presence in 40 states through 76 program locations, with a waiting list of more than 35 qualified facilities nationwide; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the President and the United States Congress to preserve full funding and support for the United States Department of Defense STARBASE youth science and technology program; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the United States Secretary of Defense, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Casperson, Colbeck, Emmons, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Jones, Kowall, Marleau, Meekhof, Pappageorge, Pavlov, Proos, Robertson, Rocca, Schuitmaker, Walker, Anderson, Bieda, Booher, Green and Richardville were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senator Nofs asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Nofs’ statement is as follows:

I rise today to encourage all of my colleagues to join me in supporting Senate Resolution No. 31. Many of you may not be familiar with a small U.S. Department of Defense education program known as STARBASE. However, STARBASE is an invaluable youth science and technology program that allows our school districts that are located in close proximity to military installations to partner with the local base to provide STEM learning opportunities for elementary-aged students.

STARBASE was created in Michigan at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in 1991 and is now utilized in 40 states at 76 locations throughout the United States. Michigan currently has some 3,500 students in this program. It includes three Michigan programs based in Harrison Township, Battle Creek, Michigan, and Alpena. By allowing school districts to utilize otherwise unattainable military resources, students receive early exposure to science and technology career opportunities that are vital to our nation’s future in this global economy.

Although it was eventually restored, STARBASE funding was initially eliminated in the most recent continuing resolution, and its future remains uncertain in the federal budget. Please join me in expressing our support for this Michigan-made education opportunity, and send a clear message to Washington, D.C., that we support this type of investment in the future.

Senators Richardville and Kahn offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 33.

A resolution in remembrance of the Holocaust.

Whereas, It is with a deep sense of respect for the memory of the millions of men, women, and children who perished during the Holocaust at the hands of the Nazis and for the men and women who have been touched by this horror throughout their lives that we offer this expression of tribute; and

Whereas, We also honor the valor of non-Jews who fought against tyranny and evil and those who exposed themselves and their families to danger while saving many Jews from concentration camps and death. We are proud, humbled, and honored to memorialize their amazing courage and their enormous sacrifices; and

Whereas, Many decades have passed since the Holocaust came to an end, yet the trauma of this horrible event is still experienced by all who survived. Their numbers dwindle with each passing year, and it is up to others to keep the world aware and to firmly avow that the atrocities of the Holocaust will never be repeated; and

Whereas, Today, April 11, 2013, we will recognize the Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony, The Importance of Remembering the Holocaust, in memory of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps and the subsequent prosecution under international law of the major Nazi war criminals; and

Whereas, In keeping with the theme of The Importance of Remembering the Holocaust, we urge the citizens of this state to strengthen the resolve that this nightmare may never be forgotten; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body remember the Holocaust and its many survivors and the bravery of those who fought to help the persecuted; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Jewish Conference as evidence of our profound respect and esteem.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Anderson, Bieda, Casperson, Emmons, Gregory, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Hunter, Jansen, Johnson, Jones, Kowall, Marleau, Meekhof, Moolenaar, Nofs, Pappageorge, Pavlov, Proos, Robertson, Rocca, Schuitmaker and Walker were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senators Pappageorge, Jansen, Brandenburg, Nofs, Anderson, Green, Proos, Colbeck, Kowall, Gregory and Kahn offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 34.

A resolution to declare any statement or comment by the Governor on legislative intent or enforceability that is expressed in a veto message that applies to a portion of law that is not vetoed to have no legal effect.

Whereas, The people of the state of Michigan have consistently incorporated separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches into the State Constitution; and

Whereas, The separation of powers doctrine is both necessary and significant to the preservation of the representative form of government on which both this state and nation are founded; and

Whereas, Article 3, Section 2 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 states: “The powers of government are divided into three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. No person exercising powers of one branch shall exercise powers properly belonging to another branch except as expressly provided in this constitution”; and

Whereas, The legislative power of the state of Michigan is vested in the Senate and House of Representatives, and the legislative branch is granted explicit authority to appropriate revenues of the state and control how they are allocated; and

Whereas, In accordance with the Michigan Constitution, the Legislature enacted House Bill No. 5365 of 2012 to direct appropriations for fiscal year 2013; and

Whereas, Governor Snyder’s June 26, 2012, veto letter declared boilerplate sections 803 (Article I), 925(2), section 925a (Article VIII), section 341 (Article XII), section 703(1) (Article XIII), and section 384 (Article XVII) to be unenforceable; and

Whereas, Governor Snyder’s June 26, 2012, veto letter declared boilerplate sections that express legislative intent to be unbinding; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby declare any statement or comment by the Governor on legislative intent or enforceability that is expressed in a veto message that applies to a portion of law that is not vetoed to have no legal effect; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Governor Snyder and each member of the 2013-2014 Michigan Legislature.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Senator Meekhof moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

The motion prevailed.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Bieda introduced

Senate Bill No. 307, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled “An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended by 2004 PA 463.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections.

Senator Jones introduced

Senate Bill No. 308, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “Obsolete property rehabilitation act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 125.2788), as amended by 2008 PA 504.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development.

Senator Brandenburg introduced

Senate Bill No. 309, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2912i.

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

Senators Bieda, Nofs, Hood and Rocca introduced

Senate Bill No. 310, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,” (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 416f.

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

Senators Bieda, Anderson, Nofs, Hood and Rocca introduced

Senate Bill No. 311, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 722.641 and 722.642), as amended by 2006 PA 236.

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

Senator Hansen introduced

Senate Bill No. 312, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled “Michigan promise zone authority act,” by amending sections 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, and 17 (MCL 390.1663, 390.1665, 390.1667, 390.1671, 390.1675, and 390.1677).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development.

Senator Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 313, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled “Housing law of Michigan,” by amending sections 1, 125, and 126 (MCL 125.401, 125.525, and 125.526), sections 1 and 126 as amended by 2008 PA 408.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections.

House Bill No. 4026, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 12, entitled “Of certain state officers,” (MCL 14.28 to 14.35) by adding section 32a.