No. 11
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Goeffrey M. Hansen.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present Hood—present Pappageorge—present
Anderson—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Bieda—present Hune—present Proos—present
Booher—present Hunter—present Richardville—present
Brandenburg—present Jansen—present Robertson—present
Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present
Caswell—present Jones—present Schuitmaker—present
Colbeck—present Kahn—present Smith—present
Emmons—present Kowall—present Walker—present
Green—present Marleau—present Warren—present
Gregory—present Meekhof—present Whitmer—present
Hansen—present Moolenaar—present Young—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Pastor Mark Elliott of Hillsdale Church of the Nazarene of Hillsdale offered the following invocation:
Our Father in heaven, we thank You this morning, and we give You praise. We praise You because You are the Almighty Creator God. Everyone in this room today is here by Your divine appointment. It is fitting on this day to offer up our praises to You, for You are very great.
We thank You for this day which You have made. We thank You for the opportunity that You have given these men and women to govern and to conduct the business of this state, which, O Lord, is ultimately Your business. We thank You for Your presence in this place, which we know is here because we will ask for Your presence and guidance today.
We confess before You today that we are only human, and as such, we have shortcomings and are prone to failures. That is why we pray to You this morning. We need Your guidance. We need Your presence in our lives.
I pray for every Senator in this chamber today. I pray that You will grant them wisdom. I pray that there will be a sense of Your leading in every decision that they make on this day. Of all the voices they will hear today, may they hear Your still, small voice the loudest.
I pray that You will bless these men and women for the commitment they have made to govern and to lead the great state of Michigan. May the people of Michigan be blessed through all that they do today and every day.
Lord, we honor You here today. We pray these things in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Pappageorge and Young entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hopgood moved that Senators Hunter and Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof moved that Senator Schuitmaker 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 Kahn 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 10:05 a.m.
10:53 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen.
During the recess, Senators Kahn and Emmons introduced the Ithaca High School Yellowjackets Varsity Football Team, MHSAA Division 6 State Champions, and Coach Terry Hessbrook; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Representatives Leonard and Outman presented a Special Tribute to player Travis Smith.
Coach Hessbrook responded briefly.
During the recess, Senators Schuitmaker, Hunter and Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
January 29, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of the Center for Forensic Psychiatry, Bureau of Hospitals and Administrative Operations, Department of Community Health.
January 31, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of the Pupil Membership Accounting and Reporting Process, Michigan Department of Education.
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following communication was received:
Michigan Gaming Control Board
February 3, 2014
In accordance with P.A. 59 of 2013, Section 231(2), the Michigan Gaming Control Board is required to report information related to the number of filled, full time equated positions in pay status for the immediately preceding fiscal year by February 1, 2014 to the Michigan Senate. The attached report provides the required information for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
Should you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Robert Simon
Deputy Director
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, January 31, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 748 749 750
House Bill Nos. 5268 5269 5270 5271 5272 5273 5274
Messages from the Governor
Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 64
The motion prevailed.
The following message from the Governor was received on January 31, 2014, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2014-2
Creation of the
Michigan Office for New Americans
Executive Office of the Governor
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration; and
WHEREAS, in the last decennial U.S. Census, Michigan was the only state in the country to suffer a population loss; and
WHEREAS, talented immigrant entrepreneurs, scientists, students, and workers are currently living and working to fuel Michigan’s comeback and are a vital component of Michigan’s economic engine, tax base, and social and cultural fabric; and
WHEREAS, immigrants are critical to the success of businesses and entrepreneurial activity across the state and are key to Michigan’s agricultural and tourism industry; and
WHEREAS, immigration policy is set at the federal level, but the benefits and challenges of immigration are felt at the state and local levels; and
WHEREAS, a proactive policy for attracting and retaining new Americans at the state level will maximize the benefits immigrants bring to the state and its municipalities, while helping immigrants overcome the challenges they face becoming fully integrated; and
WHEREAS, the state of Michigan and its partners in the community foundation, non-profit, and private sectors jointly play a vital role in building upon the strengths of immigrants and enabling their speedy transition to self-sufficiency; and
WHEREAS, it is crucial to Michigan’s reinvention, population growth, economic vitality, cultural diversity, and well-being that Michigan is known as a state that embraces, welcomes, and sustains a diverse population and the economic growth resulting from that diversity;
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, order the following:
I. CREATION OF THE MICHIGAN OFFICE FOR NEW AMERICANS
A. The Michigan Office for New Americans (“Office”) is created within the Executive Office of the Governor.
B. The Governor shall appoint a Director to lead the Office. The Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
C. The Director of the Office shall be the chief advisor to the Governor and state departments on all matters regarding the formulation and implementation of immigration policies, programs, and procedures.
II. FUNCTIONS OF THE MICHIGAN OFFICE FOR NEW AMERICANS
The Office shall perform the following functions:
i. Serve as the coordinating office for all executive branch agencies that are responsible for programs related to services for immigrants, including but not limited to the Global Michigan Initiative, and all programs concerning immigrant entrepreneurship, licensing, workforce training, education, housing, healthcare, and quality of life.
ii. Analyze and make recommendations to the Governor on proposals and policies relating to immigrants, and on the elimination of duplication in existing state programs in these areas.
iii. Lead the Global Michigan Initiative – a collaborative statewide effort to retain and attract international, advanced degree, and entrepreneurial talent to our state – and develop sustainable partnerships with existing community foundation, non-profit, and private sector service providers already serving immigrant communities statewide.
iv. Provide information and assistance related to immigration issues to all departments and agencies of the executive branch of government, both directly and by functioning as a clearinghouse for information received from such agencies, other branches of government, other states, and the federal government.
v. Engage in state and federal advocacy and provide substantive recommendations concerning immigration law and policy to advance state economic and population growth.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of the state shall give the Michigan Office for New Americans or any member or representative of the Office, any necessary assistance required by the Office so far as that assistance is compatible with its duties.
This Executive Order shall become effective upon filing.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 31st day of January in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Fourteen.
Richard D. Snyder
Governor
By the Governor:
Ruth A. Johnson
Secretary of State
The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received on January 31, 2014, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2014-3
Amendment of Executive Order No. 2014-1
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and
WHEREAS, under Section 4 of 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.84, during a declared State of Energy Emergency the Governor may by executive order suspend a statute, order, rule of a state agency, or specific provision of a statute, order, or rule if strict compliance with the statute, order, rule, or a specific provision of the statute, order, or rule will prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with an energy emergency; and
WHEREAS, based on the effects of the regional propane shortage and the polar vortex, Executive Order 2014-1 declared a State of Energy Emergency in this state beginning on January 10, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared that a regional transportation emergency continues to exist in the highway transportation of propane and other home heating fuels throughout the Midwest Region of the United States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin); and
WHEREAS, as a result of an Extension of the Declaration of Regional Emergency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, acting pursuant to 49 CFR 390.23 and 390.25, has exempted motor carriers and drivers transporting propane, and other heating oil to and from the Midwest Region from 49 CFR Parts 390-399 to address emergency needs arising from the effects of the polar vortex and propane shortage. The exemption is effective from January 19, 2014, until 11:59 p.m. EDT, February 11, 2014; and
WHEREAS, appropriate measures must be taken in Michigan to ensure that fuel supplies will remain sufficient and to assure the health, safety, and welfare of Michigan residents and visitors;
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, order the following:
Executive Order 2014-1 is amended to extend the duration of the energy emergency and the waiver of regulations relating to motor carriers and drivers transporting propane and heating oil and remains in effect for the duration of the emergency or 11:59 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, February 11, 2014, whichever is less.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 31st day of January in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Fourteen.
Richard D. Snyder
Governor
By the Governor:
Ruth A. Johnson
Secretary of State
The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
January 29, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development
Dru N. Montri of 7539 Clark Road, Bath, Michigan 48808, county of Clinton, representing Independents, succeeding Donald Coe, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
February 3, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Director, Michigan Office For New Americans
Bing S. Goei of 30 College, S.E., Unit 76, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, county of Kent, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
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 Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, designated Senator Jansen as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 729, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1f of chapter IX (MCL 769.1f), as amended by 2012 PA 331.
The following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 7, following line 13, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted into law.”.
The Senate agreed to the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended 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 bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 4570
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4570, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1335 (MCL 600.1335), as amended by 2004 PA 12.
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. 11 Yeas—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
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 revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Resolution No. 34
Senate Resolution No. 108
The motion prevailed.
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No. 115
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senators Johnson, Hansen, Booher, Robertson, Pappageorge, Hildenbrand, Bieda, Hopgood, Brandenburg, Gregory, Kowall, Anderson and Marleau offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 115.
A resolution recognizing February 4, 2014, as Cancer Prevention Day.
Whereas, Cancer is the leading cause of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; and
Whereas, This disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States, and in Michigan, statistics show nearly 469 out of 100,000 citizens are diagnosed with cancer yearly; and
Whereas, More than 1,600 cancer-related deaths are expected nationwide per day, and in 2010, there were approximately 55,660 new cancer cases in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, About 1.6 million new cancer cases were estimated to be diagnosed nationwide in 2013, with 580,350 Americans estimated to die of cancer; and
Whereas, It is understood that early detection and prevention of cancer leads to healthier individuals, less heartache, and more cost-effective health care; and
Whereas, The Michigan Legislature recognizes the efforts of the Less Cancer Campaign which works to raise awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize the devastating effect cancer has on families and seek to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with our friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the President and First Lady of the United States of America.
Senators Ananich, Casperson, Emmons, Green, Proos and Richardville were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Nofs and Caswell introduced
Senate Joint Resolution DD, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 11 of article IX, to revise the permissible uses of the state school aid fund.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Caswell and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No. 751, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1225 (MCL 380.1225), as amended by 2012 PA 1.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Hildenbrand introduced
Senate Bill No. 752, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 520 (MCL 206.520), as amended by 2011 PA 273.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 648, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2701, 2705, and 2711 (MCL 333.2701, 333.2705, and 333.2711), as added by 1990 PA 16.
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.
Roger Kahn, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kahn, Moolenaar, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Gregory, Hopgood and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 649, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2707 and 2723 (MCL 333.2707 and 333.2723), as added by 1990 PA 16.
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.
Roger Kahn, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kahn, Moolenaar, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Gregory, Hopgood and Johnson
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 Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 2:07 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Kahn (C), Moolenaar, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Gregory, Hopgood and Johnson
Excused: Senators Caswell, Anderson and Hood
The Committee on Agriculture reported
Senate Bill No. 685, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” by amending section 28c (MCL 290.628c), as amended by 2012 PA 254.
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.
Joe Hune
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hune, Booher, Emmons and Hansen
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 Agriculture submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hune (C), Booher, Emmons and Hansen
Excused: Senator Smith
The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 586, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2), as amended by 2001 PA 211, and by adding section 11a to chapter XIIA.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judith K. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Rocca, Nofs and Gregory
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 587, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 4c (MCL 722.954c), as added by 1997 PA 172.
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.
Judith K. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Rocca, Nofs and Gregory
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 590, entitled
A bill to provide remedies for the victims of human trafficking.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judith K. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Rocca, Nofs and Gregory
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 592, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109m.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judith K. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Rocca, Nofs and Gregory
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 585, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending the title and sections 448, 449, and 450 (MCL 750.448, 750.449, and 750.450), the title as amended by 2010 PA 107, section 448 as amended by 2002 PA 45, and sections 449 and 450 as amended by 2002 PA 46, and by adding sections 451b and 451c.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judith K. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Rocca, Nofs and Gregory
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 Families, Seniors and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Emmons (C), Rocca, Nofs and Gregory
The Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes reported
Senate Bill No. 719, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 19612 (MCL 324.19612), as amended by 2012 PA 446.
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.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Green, Kowall, Meekhof and Warren
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes reported
House Bill No. 5005, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11503, 11505, and 11506 (MCL 324.11503, 324.11505, and 324.11506), sections 11503 and 11505 as amended by 2007 PA 212 and section 11506 as amended by 2012 PA 446, and by adding section 11521b.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Green, Kowall, Meekhof and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Green, Kowall, Meekhof and Warren
Excused: Senator Hood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Corrections submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 8:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Proos (C) and Walker
Excused: Senator Anderson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Higher Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Schuitmaker (C) and Walker
Excused: Senator Hood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Booher (C), Nofs, Green, Marleau and Ananich
Excused: Senators Rocca and Smith
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Colbeck (C), Pappageorge and Gregory
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations and House Appropriations Committee - Wednesday, February 5, 11:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1760)
Subcommittees -
Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, February 11, February 18, February 25, March 11, March 18 and March 25, 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Community Colleges - Wednesday, February 19, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Community Health Department - Thursday, February 13, 1:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Higher Education - Thursday, February 6, 10:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; Thursday, February 13, 1:00 p.m., Michigan State University, Union Building, Lake Huron Room, 49 Abbott Road, East Lansing; Thursday, February 20, 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building; and Thursday, February 27, 1:30 p.m., Grand Valley State University, DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium, 401 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids (373-2768)
Human Services Department - Wednesday, February 12, 8:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building; Tuesdays, February 18 and February 25, 2:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Thursday, February 6, 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education, Education Committee, House Education Committee, House Education Appropriations Subcommittee and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, February 5, 2:30 p.m. or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)
State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, February 20, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403; February 27, 3:00 p.m., Room 405; and March 6, March 13, March 27 and April 17, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373‑2768)
Education, K-12, School Aid, Education Appropriations Subcommittee, House Education Committee, House Education Appropriations Subcommittee and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, February 5, 2:30 p.m. or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)
Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, February 5, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-5323)
Finance - Wednesday, February 5, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5307) (CANCELED)
Local Government and Elections - Wednesday, February 5, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5314)
Michigan Law Revision Commission - Thursday, February 13, 12:00 noon, Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373‑0212)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:05 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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