No. 18
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 20, 2014.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Tonya Schuitmaker.
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
Senator Bertram C. Johnson of the 2nd District offered the following invocation:
“Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Nofs entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hopgood moved that Senators Ananich and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof moved that Senators Pavlov and Richardville 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 Richardville admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Pavlov, Ananich and Richardville entered the Senate Chamber.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, assumed the Chair.
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, February 19:
House Bill No. 5141
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, February 19, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 319 at 2:58 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 533 at 3:00 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 146 at 3:02 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 396 at 3:04 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 581 at 3:06 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 428 at 3:08 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, February 19, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 789 790 791 792 793 794 795 796 797 798 799 800 801 802
House Bill Nos. 5331 5332 5333 5334 5335 5336 5337
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following resolution be postponed for today:
Senate Resolution No. 34
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hildenbrand offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 119.
A resolution to declare February 20, 2014, as Conductive Education Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Conductive education (CE) was developed over sixty years ago in Hungary by Dr. András Petö; and
Whereas, CE is a unique teaching system that maximizes the independence and mobility of children and adults with neuromotor disabilities, such as stroke survivors and those with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, and spina bifida; and
Whereas, CE operates from a core belief in neuroplasticity, the lifelong ability of the brain to reorganize neural pathways based on new experiences, and on the premise that no matter how severe the disability, people can learn and improve when they are motivated; and
Whereas, CE has the potential to make a significant, life-changing impact on the mobility and independence of close to 9 million people in the United States and Canada; and
Whereas, CE helps individuals learn their way to independence; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize February 20, 2014, as Conductive Education Day in the state of Michigan. We encourage support for this important program that increases the independence of people with disabilities in our community; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Association for Conductive Education in North America with our highest 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 Bieda, Booher, Hansen, Hopgood, Marleau, Pappageorge, Pavlov, Proos and Richardville were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Hildenbrand asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hildenbrand’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to speak about Senate Resolution No. 119. This resolution declares today, February 20, as Conductive Education Day in the state of Michigan. Many of you may recall that I bring this resolution before the Senate each year.
Conductive Education was developed over 60 years ago and is a unique intense training and teaching model that brings independence and mobility to children and adults with neuromotor disabilities like stroke survivors, those with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, Parkinson’s, and spinal bifida.
We are fortunate to have one of the leading conductive education centers in the nation located right in Grand Rapids. The work done at this facility is truly amazing. I have had the chance to visit and see firsthand the groundbreaking work being done there. This center is yet another example of the high caliber of specialized services offered throughout our state.
I would like to recognize three individuals who are visiting today and are in the east Gallery who are critical to the success of the conductive education center in Grand Rapids. Teri Stelter, Chuck Saur, and Erin Quackenbush all worked with me, and Chuck is on the board.
The resolution is just a small token of gratitude and recognition for the outstanding achievements and life-changing skills that conductive education provides to each and every individual it serves. I ask my colleagues to support the resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Richardville asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Richardville’s statement is as follows:
It is a bittersweet morning. Nancy Gehle has served the Senate Majority Policy Office for more than 20 years. She will be retiring next week on Thursday, and she definitely will be missed.
She began in the Senate in 1993. She is here today with her husband of 46 years, David, as well as her two sons, Sean and Jared, and her daughter-in-law Dawn. Sean, as most of you know, is with the lobbying community, and he is in the east Gallery.
There is a saying that mothers are the glue that keeps the family together. No one has exemplified this more than Nancy. She has also been the glue that has kept the Majority Policy Office together. She is the smiling face in the morning and the kind word of encouragement throughout the day.
It’s my understanding that she has also been a bit of a scourge for those unfortunate policy advisors who happened to be late getting their reports in—maybe more of a velvet hammer, I am told. Without a doubt, the Senate is a better place for having Nancy here.
It is with great pleasure that I present her this Special Tribute and wish her the best as she and Dave begin the next phase of their lives in retirement.
Senator Young entered the Senate Chamber.
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.
11:02 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 608
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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 Moolenaar 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. 608, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-3).
The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 3, line 18, by striking out “2,500,000” and inserting “2,200,000”.
2. Amend page 3, line 23, by striking out “(411,342,700)” and inserting “(411,642,700)”.
3. Amend page 3, line 24, by striking out “(411,342,700)” and inserting “(411,642,700)”.
4. Amend page 4, line 3, by striking out “135,322,400” and inserting “135,022,400”.
5. Amend page 4, following line 3, by inserting:
“Sec. 102a. CAPITAL OUTLAY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 500
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers................................................... 0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION..................................................................................... $ 500
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues................................................................................................................... 0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues...................................................................................................................... 0
Total private revenues................................................................................................................... 0
Total other state restricted revenues............................................................................................. 0
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 500
(2) STATE BUILDING AUTHORITY FINANCED CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORIZATIONS
Saginaw Valley State University - Wickes hall renovations (total authorized cost $8,000,000;
state building authority share $5,999,800; Saginaw Valley State University share
$2,000,000; state general fund share $200).............................................................................. $ 100
Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Healthy Living Campus (total authorized cost
$25,625,200; state building authority share $5,999,800; Kalamazoo Valley Community
College share $19,625,200; state general fund share $200)...................................................... 100
Macomb Community College - south campus C-building renovation (total authorized cost
$8,500,000; state building authority share $4,249,800; Macomb Community College
share $4,250,000; state general fund share $200)..................................................................... 100
Muskegon Community College - science laboratory center (total authorized cost
$9,600,000; state building authority share $4,646,600; Muskegon Community College
share $4,953,200; state general fund share $200)..................................................................... 100
Southwestern Michigan College - science and allied health labs (total authorized cost
$8,600,000; state building authority share $3,749,800; Southwestern Michigan College
share $4,850,000; state general fund share $200)..................................................................... 100
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 500
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 500”.
6. Amend page 6, by striking out all of line 10.
7. Amend page 6, line 11, by striking out “5,700,000” and inserting “3,900,000”.
8. Amend page 6, line 13, by striking out “5,700,000” and inserting “3,900,000”.
9. Amend page 11, line 9, by striking out “17,000,000” and inserting “17,560,000”.
10. Amend page 17, line 7, by striking out “5,600,000” and inserting “6,200,000”.
11. Amend page 17, line 8, by striking out “1,300,000” and inserting “3,164,700”.
12. Amend page 17, line 11, by striking out “(26,400,000)” and inserting “(23,935,300)”.
13. Amend page 20, following line 26, by inserting:
“(7) REVENUE SHARING
County incentive program............................................................................................................ $ (22,652,000)
County incentive program............................................................................................................ 22,652,000
Economic vitality incentive program........................................................................................... (226,340,000)
Economic vitality incentive program........................................................................................... 226,340,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 0
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
Sales tax....................................................................................................................................... 0
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 0
(8) ONE-TIME BASIS ONLY APPROPRIATIONS
County incentive program............................................................................................................ $ (6,500,000)
County incentive program............................................................................................................ 6,500,000
Economic vitality incentive program........................................................................................... (9,500,000)
Economic vitality incentive program........................................................................................... 9,500,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 0
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
Sales tax....................................................................................................................................... 0
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 0”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
14. Amend page 21, following line 24, by inserting:
“CAPITAL OUTLAY
Sec. 281. For the state building authority financed construction authorizations in part 1, the legislature hereby determines that the leasing of the facilities from the authority is for a public purpose as authorized by the state building authority act, 1964 PA 183, MCL 830.411 to 830.425. The legislature approves and authorizes the lease and conveyance of the properties to the state building authority, the state building authority acquiring the facilities and leasing them to the state and the educational institutions, as applicable, and the governor and secretary of state executing the leases for and on behalf of the state pursuant to the requirements of the state building authority act, 1964 PA 183, MCL 830.411 to 830.425. Per the requirements of the leases, it is the intent of the legislature to annually appropriate sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the leases.
Sec. 282. The scope and cost to construct the state emergency operations center project, initially authorized for construction in 2013 PA 102, is hereby increased by $3,075,000.00 to a revised total authorized cost of $22,099,500.00 (federal share is increased from $2,000,000.00 to $4,500,000.00; state building authority share $16,944,400.00; state general fund/general purpose share is increased from $80,100.00 to $655,100.00).
Sec. 283. The scope and cost to construct the Jackson College Bert Walker hall renovations project, initially authorized for construction in 2012 PA 192, is hereby decreased by $4,300,000.00 to a revised total authorized cost of $15,200,000.00 (Jackson College share $7,600,000.00; state building authority share $7,599,800.00; state general fund/general purpose share $200.00).”.
15. Amend page 25, line 25, by striking out all of section 353.
16. Amend page 34, line 1, after the second “the” by striking out “current”.
17. Amend page 34, line 2, after “year” by inserting “ending September 30, 2013”.
18. Amend page 34, line 7, after “year” by inserting “ending September 30, 2013”.
19. Amend page 38, following line 16, by inserting:
“Sec. 808. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for the economic vitality incentive program are to be used for grants to cities, villages, and townships such that, subject to fulfilling the requirements under subsection (3), (4), or (5), or any combination of those subsections, each city, village, or township that received a payment under section 950(2) of 2009 PA 128 greater than $4,500.00 is eligible to receive a maximum of 76.18459% of its total payment received under section 950(2) of 2009 PA 128, rounded to the nearest dollar. For the purposes of this subsection, any city or village that according to the 2010 federal decennial census is determined to have population in more than 1 county will be treated as a single entity when determining the payment received under section 950(2) of 2009 PA 128.126.
(2) The funds appropriated in part 1 for the county incentive program are to be used for grants to counties such that each county is eligible to receive an amount equal to the amount by which the balance in its revenue sharing reserve fund under section 44a of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.44a, for the county’s most recent fiscal year that ends prior to the January 1 of the state’s fiscal year is less than the amount calculated under section 44a(13) of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.44a, for the county fiscal year that begins in the state’s fiscal year. The amount calculated under this subsection shall be adjusted as necessary to reflect partial county fiscal years and prorated based on the total amount appropriated for distribution to all eligible counties. Payments under this subsection will be distributed to an eligible county subject to the county’s fulfilling the requirements under subsection (3), (4), or (5), or any combination of those subsections. Cities, villages, townships, and counties eligible to receive a potential payment from the allocation under this subsection or subsection (1) may qualify to receive payments under 1 or more of the 3 categories described under subsections (3), (4), and (5).
(3) Category 1, accountability and transparency, requires each eligible city, village, township, or county to certify by October 1, or the first day of a payment month, that it has produced a citizen’s guide of its most recent local finances, including a recognition of its unfunded liabilities; a performance dashboard; a debt service report containing a detailed listing of its debt service requirements, including, at a minimum, the issuance date, issuance amount, type of debt instrument, a listing of all revenues pledged to finance debt service by debt instrument, and a listing of the annual payment amounts; and a projected budget report, including, at a minimum, the current fiscal year and a projection for the immediately following fiscal year. The projected budget report shall include revenues and expenditures and an explanation of the assumptions used for the projections. The citizen’s guide, performance dashboard, debt service report, and projected budget report shall be made available for public viewing in the city, village, township, or county clerk’s office or posted on a publicly accessible Internet site. Each city, village, township, and county applying for a payment under this category shall submit a copy of the citizen’s guide, a copy of the performance dashboard, a copy of the debt service report, and a copy of the projected budget report to the department of treasury.
(4) Category 2, consolidation of services, requires each eligible city, village, township, or county to certify by February 1, or the first day of a payment month for this category, that it has produced a consolidation plan. The consolidation plan shall be made readily available for public viewing in the city, village, township, or county clerk’s office or posted on a publicly accessible Internet site. Each city, village, township, and county applying for a payment under this category shall submit a copy of the consolidation plan to the department of treasury. At a minimum, the consolidation plan shall include the following:
(a) For a city, village, township, or county that is submitting a consolidation plan for the first time, the plan shall include, but not be limited to, a listing of any previous service cooperations, collaborations, consolidations, innovations, or privatizations with an estimated cost savings amount for each cooperation, collaboration, consolidation, innovation, or privatization. In addition, the plan shall include, but not be limited to, 1 or more new proposals to increase its existing level of cooperation, collaboration, consolidation, innovation, or privatization either within the jurisdiction or with other jurisdictions, an estimate of the potential savings amount, and an estimated timeline for implementing the new proposal.
(b) For a city, village, township, or county that submitted a consolidation plan in the previous fiscal year, the plan shall include, but not be limited to, an update on the status of all new proposals that were in the previous years’ consolidation plans, including whether or not the previously proposed plans have been fully implemented, a listing of the barriers experienced in implementing the proposals, and an estimated timeline of the steps to accomplish the proposed plans. In addition, the plan shall include, but not be limited to, 1 or more new proposals to increase its existing level of cooperation, collaboration, consolidation, innovation, or privatization either within the jurisdiction or with other jurisdictions, or a detailed explanation of why increasing its existing level of cooperation, collaboration, consolidation, innovation, or privatization is not feasible. The new proposal shall include but not be limited to, an estimate of the potential savings amount and an estimated timeline for implementing the new proposals.
(5) Category 3, unfunded accrued liability plan, requires each eligible city, village, township, or county to certify by June 1, or the first day of a payment month for this category, that it has complied with 1 of the following:
(a) An eligible city, village, township, or county with unfunded accrued liabilities as of its most recent audited financial report related to employee pensions or other post-employment benefits shall submit a plan to lower all unfunded accrued liabilities. The plan shall include a listing of all previous actions taken to reduce its unfunded accrued liabilities; a detailed description of how it will continue to implement and maintain previous actions taken; and a listing of additional actions it could take. If no actions have been taken to reduce its unfunded accrued liabilities, it shall provide a detailed explanation of why no actions have been taken and a listing of actions it could implement to reduce unfunded accrued liabilities. Actuarial assumption changes and issuance of debt instruments shall not qualify as a new proposal. The unfunded accrued liabilities plan shall be made available for public viewing in the city, village, township, or county clerk’s office or posted on a publicly accessible Internet site. The city, village, township, or county shall certify with the department of treasury that its plan is publicly accessible.
(b) Any city, village, township, or county that does not have unfunded accrued liabilities as of its most recent audited financial report related to employee pensions or other post-employment benefits shall certify to the department of treasury by June 1, or the first day of a payment month for this category, that it does not have unfunded accrued liabilities. The certification shall include an explanation of why the city, village, township, or county does not have unfunded accrued liabilities. The department shall develop a certification process and method for cities, villages, townships, or counties to follow.
(6) Economic vitality incentive program payments and county incentive program payments are subject to the following conditions:
(a) In order for a city, village, township, or county to qualify for a category under subsection (3), (4), or (5), the city, village, township, or county shall meet every criteria for that category, including a certification to the department that it has met the required criteria for that category and submission of the required citizen’s guide, performance dashboard, debt service report, and projected budget report; consolidation plan; or the unfunded accrued liability plan, as required by subsection (3), (4), or (5), respectively. A department of treasury review of the citizen’s guide, dashboard, reports, or plans is not required in order for a city, village, township, or county to receive a payment under subsection (1) or (2). The department shall develop a certification process and method for cities, villages, townships, and counties to follow.
(b) Subject to subdivisions (c), (d), and (e), for each category that a city, village, township, or county qualifies for in subsections (3), (4), and (5), the city, village, township, or county shall receive 1/3 of its potential payment under this section.
(c) Payments under this section shall be issued to cities, villages, and townships as follows:
(i) Category 1, an eligible city, village, or township that certifies with the department of treasury that it has qualified for a payment under subsection (3) by October 1 shall receive 1/6 of its available distribution on the last business day of October and 1/6 of its available distribution on the last business day of December. If an eligible city, village, or township certifies with the department of treasury that it has qualified for a payment under subsection (3) after October 1, but prior to December 1, the city, village, or township shall receive 1/6 of its available distribution on the last business day of December.
(ii) Category 2, an eligible city, village, or township that certifies with the department of treasury that it has qualified for a payment under subsection (4) by February 1 shall receive 1/6 of its available distribution on the last business day of February and 1/6 of its available distribution on the last business day of April. If an eligible city, village, or township certifies with the department of treasury that it has qualified for a payment under subsection (4) after February 1, but prior to April 1, the city, village, or township shall receive 1/6 of its available distribution on the last business day of April.
(iii) Category 3, an eligible city, village, or township that certifies with the department of treasury that it has qualified for a payment under subsection (5) by June 1 shall receive 1/6 of its available distribution on the last business day of June and 1/6 of its available distribution on the last business day of August. If an eligible city, village, or township certifies with the department of treasury that it has qualified for a payment under subsection (5) after June 1, but prior to August 1, the city, village, or township shall receive 1/6 of its available distribution on the last business day of August.
(d) Payments under this section shall be issued to counties for each category described in subsections (3), (4), and (5) until the specified due date for the category. After the specified due date for the category, payments shall be made to a county only if that county has complied with subdivision (a).
(e) If a county does not provide the required certification or fails to submit the required citizen’s guide, performance dashboard, debt service report, projected budget report, consolidation plan, or unfunded accrued liability plan by the first day of a payment month, the county shall forfeit the payment in that payment month for the uncertified category in subsections (3), (4), and (5).
(f) Any city, village, township, or county that falsifies certification documents shall forfeit any future economic vitality incentive program payments or county incentive program payments and shall repay to this state all economic vitality incentive program payments or county incentive program payments it has received under this section.
(g) Economic vitality incentive program payments and county incentive program payments under this section shall be distributed on the last business day of October, December, February, April, June, and August.
(h) Payments distributed under this section may be withheld pursuant to sections 17a and 21 of the Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971, 1971 PA 140, MCL 141.917a and 141.921.
(i) The department of treasury shall develop detailed guidance for an eligible city, village, township, or county to follow to qualify for a payment under subsections (3), (4), and (5). The detailed guidance shall be posted on the department of treasury website and distributed to eligible cities, villages, townships, and counties by October 1.
(7) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for the economic vitality incentive program and the county incentive program shall be available for expenditure under the competitive grant assistance program after the approval of transfers by the legislature pursuant to section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.”.
20. Amend page 38, following line 23, by inserting:
“Enacting section 4. Section 952 of article VIII of 2013 PA 59 is repealed.”.
The Senate agreed to the substitute as amended 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 rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage:
Senate Bill No. 608
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Meekhof moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 608
Senate Bill No. 520
Senate Bill No. 521
Senate Bill No. 522
Senate Bill No. 526
Senate Bill No. 527
Senate Bill No. 528
Senate Bill No. 529
Senate Bill No. 530
Senate Bill No. 535
Senate Bill No. 563
Senate Bill No. 564
Senate Bill No. 756
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 608, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, capital outlay, and the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Hopgood offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 20, by striking out all of line 11.
2. Amend page 20, line 12, by striking out “5,840,000” and inserting “340,000”.
3. Amend page 20, line 14, by striking out “5,840,000” and inserting “340,000” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 34 Yeas—14
Ananich Gregory Johnson Warren
Anderson Hood Moolenaar Whitmer
Bieda Hopgood Smith Young
Colbeck Hunter
Nays—24
Booher Hansen Kowall Proos
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Richardville
Casperson Hune Meekhof Robertson
Caswell Jansen Nofs Rocca
Emmons Jones Pappageorge Schuitmaker
Green Kahn Pavlov Walker
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Gregory offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 11, following line 22, by inserting:
“(4) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Veterans service delivery initiative............................................................................................... $ 2,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 2,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 2,000,000”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Johnson offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 14, line 3, by striking out all of subsection (2), renumbering the remaining subsections and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 35 Yeas—12
Ananich Gregory Hunter Warren
Anderson Hood Johnson Whitmer
Bieda Hopgood Smith Young
Nays—26
Booher Hansen Marleau Proos
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Meekhof Richardville
Casperson Hune Moolenaar Robertson
Caswell Jansen Nofs Rocca
Colbeck Jones Pappageorge Schuitmaker
Emmons Kahn Pavlov Walker
Green Kowall
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Warren offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 32, following line 4, by inserting:
“Sec. 552. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan veterans affairs agency, county veteran counselors, veteran services officers, and other service providers shall incorporate mental health care referral services into their daily operations in order to aid veterans in understanding which mental health care support they are eligible to receive and where to find services.”.
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, resumed the Chair.
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. 36 Yeas—32
Ananich Hansen Kahn Robertson
Anderson Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Bieda Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Smith
Caswell Hunter Moolenaar Walker
Emmons Jansen Nofs Warren
Green Johnson Pappageorge Whitmer
Gregory Jones Richardville Young
Nays—6
Booher Colbeck Pavlov Proos
Brandenburg Hune
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Gregory and Hood asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Gregory’s statement is as follows:
I rise to offer an amendment to provide $2 million in funds to expand veterans services. Governor Snyder is seeking additional funds to expand these services this year. I agree that these funds should be allocated today; however, that is not reflected in the bill in front of you. My amendment would correct that. We should take this opportunity now to expand these services and avoid any further delay.
The men and women who serve this country should have access to the highest level of services possible the day they return home. I appreciate the show of support from my colleagues for our veterans to provide them with better services. I would also appreciate your “yes” vote.
Senator Hood’s statement is as follows:
A couple of comments very quickly. One point that was made, yes, transportation is very important, and yes, I do think that we should be throwing the kitchen sink at K-12, higher education, and education as a whole. If we want to make the best investment we can make, in my eyes, it is investing in education. This will take care of a lot of issues that we have.
Another point I would make is that I appreciate the Senator from the 37th District and his testimony. The words he has just given us indicates those boats are publicly-owned boats, and this money will be used to repair that. With these things being said, I would respectfully withdraw this amendment.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 520, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 165 (MCL 750.165), as amended by 2004 PA 570.
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. 37 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: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 521, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending sections 31, 32, 33, 37, 44, and 45 (MCL 552.631, 552.632, 552.633, 552.637, 552.644, and 552.645), sections 31, 33, 44, and 45 as amended by 2009 PA 193, section 32 as amended by 2002 PA 567, and section 37 as amended by 1999 PA 160, and by adding section 36; 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. 38 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: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 522, entitled
A bill to amend 1952 PA 8, entitled “Revised uniform reciprocal enforcement of support act,” by repealing sections 14a and 23 (MCL 780.164a and 780.173).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The passage was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 39 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: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 526, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending section 5d (MCL 552.605d), as amended by 2009 PA 193.
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. 40 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: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 527, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2529 (MCL 600.2529), as amended by 2009 PA 239.
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. 41 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: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 528, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending section 32 (MCL 432.32), as amended by 2012 PA 428.
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. 42 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: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 529, entitled
A bill to amend 1971 PA 174, entitled “Office of child support act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 400.233), as amended by 2009 PA 238.
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. 43 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: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 530, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled “Friend of the court act,” by amending sections 9, 12, 13, 15, 22, and 26 (MCL 552.509, 552.512, 552.513, 552.515, 552.522, and 552.526), section 9 as amended by 2004 PA 210, section 12 as amended by 1996 PA 276, sections 13 and 15 as amended by 2009 PA 233, and section 26 as amended by 2002 PA 571.
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. 44 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: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 535, entitled
A bill to create the methamphetamine abuse reporting act; to require the department of state police to report methamphetamine-related offenses to the national association of drug diversion investigators (NADDI); to require the entry of methamphetamine-related offenses into the national precursor log exchange (NPLEx) system; to provide civil immunity under certain circumstances; to prohibit the disclosure of certain information under certain circumstances; and to provide remedies and penalties.
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. 45 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: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Ananich, Anderson, Bieda, Casperson, Colbeck, Emmons, Green, Hildenbrand, Jansen, Kowall, Marleau, Meekhof, Moolenaar, Nofs, Pappageorge, Pavlov, Richardville, Robertson, Rocca and Schuitmaker were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 563, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2012 PA 513.
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. 46 Yeas—36
Ananich Gregory Jones Proos
Anderson Hansen Kahn Richardville
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Robertson
Booher Hood Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hune Moolenaar Smith
Caswell Hunter Nofs Walker
Emmons Jansen Pappageorge Warren
Green Johnson Pavlov Whitmer
Nays—2
Colbeck Young
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Ananich, Anderson, Bieda, Booher, Casperson, Emmons, Hildenbrand, Johnson, Jones, Marleau, Meekhof, Moolenaar, Nofs, Pavlov, Proos, Richardville, Robertson, Rocca and Schuitmaker were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 564, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17766c (MCL 333.17766c), as amended by 2011 PA 86.
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. 47 Yeas—37
Ananich Gregory Jones Proos
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
Nays—1
Young
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Anderson, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Casperson, Colbeck, Emmons, Hildenbrand, Jones, Kahn, Kowall, Meekhof, Moolenaar, Nofs, Robertson, Rocca, Schuitmaker and Walker were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 756, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7340a and 17766f (MCL 333.7340a and 333.17766f), section 7340a as added by 2011 PA 84 and section 17766f as amended by 2011 PA 86.
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. 48 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: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Ananich, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Casperson, Colbeck, Emmons, Jansen, Jones, Kowall, Marleau, Meekhof, Moolenaar, Nofs, Pappageorge, Pavlov, Rocca and Schuitmaker were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned 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 pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator Moolenaar as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4893, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2, 7, and 8d (MCL 722.622, 722.627, and 722.628d), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 563, section 7 as amended by 2011 PA 70, and section 8d as amended by 2006 PA 618.
House Bill No. 4291, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 21 (MCL 205.21), as amended by 2006 PA 11.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 557, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 207b.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 558, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 207a.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 49 Yeas—37
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hune Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hunter Nofs Walker
Caswell Jansen Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Johnson Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—1
Hood
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senator Hunter moved that Senator Hood be excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 263, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 295, entitled “State transportation preservation act of 1976,” by amending section 10 (MCL 474.60), as amended by 2012 PA 42; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(This bill was returned from the House without amendment on Wednesday, February 19, and the recommendation for immediate effect postponed. See Senate Journal No. 17, p. 177.)
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.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 463, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 225 (MCL 257.225), as amended by 1995 PA 129.
(This bill was returned from the House without amendment on Wednesday, February 19, and the recommendation for immediate effect postponed. See Senate Journal No. 17, p. 177.)
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.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 553, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 125.2684), as amended by 2008 PA 116.
(This bill was returned from the House without amendment on Wednesday, February 19, and the recommendation for immediate effect postponed. See Senate Journal No. 17, p. 177.)
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.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Kahn and Booher introduced
Senate Bill No. 803, entitled
A bill to provide for the management, operations, maintenance, restoration, and improvement of the state’s official residences; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Kahn and Booher introduced
Senate Bill No. 804, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 76504 (MCL 324.76504), as amended by 2004 PA 325.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Warren, Caswell, Hopgood, Marleau, Booher, Robertson, Schuitmaker, Casperson, Rocca, Anderson, Colbeck, Jansen, Jones, Whitmer, Ananich, Hansen, Nofs, Emmons, Pappageorge, Bieda, Hildenbrand, Kowall, Moolenaar and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 805, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100b, 134a, 504, 515, 932, 1001a, 1003, 1003a, 1003b, 1003c, 1004, 1005d, and 1006 (MCL 330.1100b, 330.1134a, 330.1504, 330.1515, 330.1932, 330.2001a, 330.2003, 330.2003a, 330.2003b, 330.2003c, 330.2004, 330.2005d, and 330.2006), section 100b as amended by 2012 PA 500, section 134a as amended by 2010 PA 293, section 515 as amended by 1995 PA 290, sections 1001a, 1003a, 1003b, 1004, 1005d, and 1006 as amended and section 1003c as added by 1993 PA 252, and section 1003 as amended by 2007 PA 112.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Caswell, Warren, Hopgood, Marleau, Booher, Robertson, Schuitmaker, Casperson, Rocca, Anderson, Colbeck, Jansen, Jones, Whitmer, Ananich, Hansen, Nofs, Emmons, Pappageorge, Bieda, Hildenbrand, Kowall, Moolenaar and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 806, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending section 34b (MCL 400.734b), as amended by 2010 PA 292.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Ananich, Warren, Caswell, Marleau, Booher, Robertson, Schuitmaker, Casperson, Bieda, Rocca, Anderson, Colbeck, Jansen, Hopgood, Jones, Whitmer, Hansen, Nofs, Pappageorge, Emmons, Hildenbrand, Kowall, Moolenaar and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 807, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 233, entitled “Prudent purchaser act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 550.52).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Jones, Warren, Caswell, Marleau, Robertson, Schuitmaker, Casperson, Rocca, Anderson, Colbeck, Jansen, Hopgood, Whitmer, Ananich, Hansen, Nofs, Emmons, Pappageorge, Bieda, Hildenbrand, Kowall, Moolenaar and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 808, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,” by amending section 410 (MCL 550.1410), as amended by 1998 PA 24.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Jansen, Warren, Caswell, Booher, Schuitmaker, Robertson, Casperson, Rocca, Anderson, Colbeck, Hopgood, Jones, Whitmer, Ananich, Hansen, Nofs, Emmons, Pappageorge, Bieda, Hildenbrand, Moolenaar and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 809, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 20a, 21a, and 36 of chapter VIII and section 15g of chapter XVII (MCL 768.20a, 768.21a, 768.36, and 777.15g), section 20a of chapter VIII as amended by 2006 PA 655, section 21a of chapter VIII as amended by 1994 PA 56, section 36 of chapter VIII as amended by 2002 PA 245, and section 15g of chapter XVII as amended by 2008 PA 16.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Johnson, Warren, Caswell, Marleau, Booher, Robertson, Schuitmaker, Ananich, Bieda, Rocca, Anderson, Colbeck, Jansen, Hopgood, Jones, Whitmer, Hansen, Nofs, Pappageorge, Emmons, Hildenbrand, Kowall and Moolenaar introduced
Senate Bill No. 810, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43515 (MCL 324.43515), as added by 1995 PA 57.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Moolenaar, Warren, Marleau, Caswell, Robertson, Schuitmaker, Casperson, Rocca, Anderson, Colbeck, Jansen, Hopgood, Jones, Whitmer, Ananich, Hansen, Nofs, Pappageorge, Emmons, Bieda, Hildenbrand, Kowall and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 811, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled “Older Michiganians act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 400.586), as amended by 1987 PA 35.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 5141, entitled
A bill to authorize the department of natural resources to convey property in Kent county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 783, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled “Michigan medical marihuana act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.26427).
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.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Rocca and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4567, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 625 (MCL 257.625), as amended by 2013 PA 23.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4568, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12f of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12f), as amended by 2003 PA 134.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5262, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending section 31 (MCL 780.781), as amended by 2009 PA 28.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5263, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending section 61 (MCL 780.811), as amended by 2009 PA 28.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca and Bieda
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 608, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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.
Roger Kahn, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kahn, Moolenaar, Jansen, Pappageorge, Green, Schuitmaker, Walker, Anderson, Gregory and Hood
Nays: Senators Booher, Colbeck and Proos
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 Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 9:01 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Kahn (C), Moolenaar, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Anderson, Gregory and Hood
Excused: Senators Caswell, Hopgood and Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 12:00 noon, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Green, Kowall, Meekhof and Warren
Excused: Senator Hood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 12:00 noon, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hansen (C), Hildenbrand, Meekhof, Casperson, Young and Hopgood
Excused: Senator Moolenaar
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jones (C) and Bieda
Absent: Senators Schuitmaker and Rocca
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Community Colleges submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Booher (C), Schuitmaker and Anderson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid, Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Walker (C), Caswell, Pappageorge and Hopgood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at 4:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Booher (C), Schuitmaker, Jansen, Green, Hood and Anderson
Excused: Senator Moolenaar
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Corrections submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 8:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Proos (C), Walker and Anderson
Scheduled Meetings
Agriculture - Friday, February 21, 10:00 a.m., JIFFY Plant, 201 W. North Street, Chelsea; Farm of Earl and Kay Heller, 20640 Sager Road, Chelsea; Fusilier Farm Stand, 20000 Sager Road, Chelsea (373-5323)
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, February 25, March 11, March 18 and March 25 (CANCELED), 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Community Health Department - Thursday, February 27, 1:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Corrections Department - Thursdays, February 27, 8:00 a.m., Room 405 (CANCELED); March 6, March 13 and March 20, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
General Government - Tuesdays, February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18 and March 25, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Higher Education - Thursday, February 27, 1:30 p.m., Grand Valley State University, DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium, 401 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids (373-2768)
Judiciary - Thursdays, February 27, March 6 and March 13, 12:00 noon, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesday, February 26, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, 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)
Transportation - Tuesday, February 25, 12:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373‑2768)
Economic Development - Wednesday, February 26, 2:30 p.m., Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, 500 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200, Lansing (373-5323)
Education - Wednesday, February 26, 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)
Energy and Technology - Tuesday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5307)
Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes - Thursday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5314)
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Thursday, February 27, 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5323)
Transportation - Tuesday, February 25, 12:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5314)
Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security - Tuesday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:32 p.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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