No. 75
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
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—excused Warren—present
Gregory—present Meekhof—present Whitmer—present
Hansen—present Moolenaar—present Young—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Pastor Troy Gentz of Freshwater Community Church of Paw Paw offered the following invocation:
God, thank You for this great state. Thank You for the people of this great state. God, we thank You for these men and women who have given their lives to serve it.
God, I pray for wisdom to have ears to hear and eyes to see: Ears to hear the needs of the people they represent and eyes to see wisdom for solutions so our state can prosper. Give them strength and help them serve here and in their districts, trying to make a difference. Give them joy, God, for there is much work, but there is much joy. Would You please bless and encourage them, and give them wisdom so they can lead and help our state.
We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Jansen, Moolenaar, Green, Emmons and Ananich entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hopgood moved that Senators Hunter, Johnson and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof moved that Senator Marleau be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
November 18, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of the Bureau of State Lottery, Department of Treasury.
November 19, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of the Office of Field Services, Michigan Department of Education.
November 26, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of the Office of Special Education, Michigan Department of Education.
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Government Operations
The following communications were received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notices of Filing
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-097-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-06) on this date at 2:04 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Foresters.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-098-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-07) on this date at 2:06 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Security Guards and Security Alarm Agencies.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-100-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-08) on this date at 2:08 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Cosmetology.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-102-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-09) on this date at 2:10 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Collection Agencies - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-103-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-10) on this date at 2:12 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Landscape Architects - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-107-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-11) on this date at 2:14 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Professional Surveyors - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-108-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-12) on this date at 2:16 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Professional Engineers - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-110-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-13) on this date at 2:18 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Refund of Fees.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-111-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-14) on this date at 2:20 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Occupational Code Renewals.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-112-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-15) on this date at 2:22 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-113-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-16) on this date at 2:24 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Personnel Agency - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-114-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-17) on this date at 2:26 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Hearing Aid Dealers.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-115-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-18) on this date at 2:28 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Proprietary Schools.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-116-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-19) on this date at 2:30 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Carnival and Amusement Safety - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-117-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-20) on this date at 2:32 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Ski Area Safety - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-118-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-21) on this date at 2:34 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Residential Builders and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-119-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-22) on this date at 2:36 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Forensic Polygraph Examiners.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 9, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-120-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-23) on this date at 2:38 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Real Estate Appraisers - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 17, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-078-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-24) on this date at 3:05 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Advisory Committee on Sanitarians.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 17, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-080-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-25) on this date at 3:07 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Hospice Residence Licensure Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 17, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-081-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-26) on this date at 3:09 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Board of Pharmacy - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 17, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-082-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-27) on this date at 3:11 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Board of Chiropractic - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 28, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-104-AC (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-28) on this date at 2:46 p.m. for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, entitled “Regulation No. 136. Feeding Garbage to Swine.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44, 45a(6) or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 28, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-105-AC (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-29) on this date at 2:48 p.m. for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, entitled “Regulation No. 149. Approval of Local Meat Inspection Programs.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44, 45a(6) or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 28, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-106-AC (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-30) on this date at 2:50 p.m. for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, entitled “Regulation No. 119. Livestock Diseases.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44, 45a(6) or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 28, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-094-CH (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-31) on this date at 2:52 p.m. for the Department of Community Health, entitled “District and County Health Department.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 28, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-099-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-32) on this date at 2:54 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Nursing Home and Nursing Care Facilities.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 28, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-006-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-33) on this date at 2:56 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Part 63. Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Mills.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 28, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-007-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-34) on this date at 2:58 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Part 81. Baking Operations.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 28, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-021-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-10-35) on this date at 3:00 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Part 554. Bloodborne Infectious Disease.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
November 12, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-071-ST (Secretary of State Filing #14-11-01) on this date at 3:27 p.m. for the Department of State, entitled “Display of Snowmobile Decal.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
November 12, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-014-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-11-02) on this date at 3:29 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Part 621. Agricultural Operations.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
November 12, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-022-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-11-03) on this date at 3:31 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Part 621. Health Hazard Control for Specific Equipment and Operations for Construction.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44, 45a(6) or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Sincerely,
Ruth Johnson
Secretary of State
Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of State
November 24, 2014
As required by Michigan Election Law (MCL 168.879), attached is a recount petition that was filed with the Bureau of Elections this afternoon by Mr. Sean McCann for a full recount of the votes cast at the November 4, 2014 general election for the candidates who sought election to the office of State Senator, District 20. The disposition of the requested recount is under the authority of the Board of State Canvassers.
Deadlines for filing recount petitions for other state-level offices are also attached. Note that the deadline for filing recount petitions elapses at 1:17 p.m. this Wednesday, November 26. If additional petitions for State Senate office recounts are filed between now and the deadline, we will forward those petitions to your office.
We are working with the Kalamazoo County Clerk’s office to schedule the State Senate District 20 recount, which we expect to begin on Monday, December 8. Opposing candidates have been notified and provided this information. Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions.
Sally Williams, Director
Election Liaison Division
Michigan Bureau of Elections
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Public Service Commission
December 1, 2014
Enclosed is the fourth annual report on the operation and administration of the Michigan Intrastate Switched Toll Access Restructuring Mechanism (ARM), as required by Public Act 182 of 2009. Public Act 182 of 2009 amended Section 310 of the Michigan Telecommunications Act (MTA) to reform intrastate switched toll access charges for telecommunications providers in Michigan. The Michigan Intrastate Switched Toll Access Restructuring Mechanism: 4th Annual Administrative Report is also available on the Commission’s website at www.michigan.gov/mpsc . The report includes background, policy and operational information on the administration of the ARM.
The MTA, as amended by Public Act 182 of 2009, established the ARM as a 12-year transition fund through which eligible providers can recover a portion of the lost revenues associated with the reduced intrastate access rates. The ARM is supported by monthly contributions from all providers of retail intrastate telecommunications services in Michigan, including mobile wireless voice providers. Pursuant to the MTA, revenues associated with Voice over Internet Protocol service are exempt from the ARM contribution calculation.
The ARM is administered but the Commission with the daily administration handled by the Access Restructuring Fund Administration Section within the Telecommunications Division. These administrative tasks include tracking all contributions to the ARM, processing disbursements from the ARM, monitoring the contribution percentage to ensure sufficient funding of the ARM, and reviewing the rates in filed intrastate switched access tariffs. As described in detail in the report, the amount collected for the fourth year of operation totaled approximately $12 million. The total amount disbursed to eligible providers in fiscal year 2014 was $15,792,168.54. The report also includes information about the Commission’s administrative costs, which are recovered through the ARM.
Finally, the report addresses Public Act 52 of 2014 which amended the MTA including those sections related to the ARM. The Commission continues to monitor and participate in the legislative process as well as in ongoing federal proceedings that may affect the ARM. The Commission will apprise the Governor and Legislature of any developments that warrant legislative action related to the ARM.
Very truly yours,
John D. Quackenbush
Chairman
Greg R. White
Commissioner
Sally A. Talberg
Commissioner
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, November 13:
House Bill Nos. 4157 4401 4480 4481 4482 5117 5118 5202 5513 5617 5678 5679 5680 5681
5684 5685 5686 5715 5806 5825
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, November 24, for his approval the following bill:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 781 at 1:07 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, November 13, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143
House Bill Nos. 5933 5934 5935 5936 5937 5938 5939 5940 5941 5942 5943 5944 5945 5946
5947 5948 5949 5950 5951 5952 5953
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, November 14, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150
House Bill Nos. 5954 5955 5956 5957 5958 5959 5960 5961 5962 5963 5964 5965 5966 5967
5968 5969 5970 5971 5972 5973 5974
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.
11:51 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
During the recess, Senators Young, Johnson and Hunter entered the Senate Chamber.
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 Richardville offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 193.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Roger Kahn.
Whereas, We extend our thanks and gratitude to Roger Kahn for his outstanding service to the Thirty-second District and the entire state. His integrity, commitment, and leadership will be deeply missed by his Senate colleagues and the Michigan Legislature; and
Whereas, Roger Kahn was born in Monroe and is a proud alumnus of Delta College, Michigan State University, and the Wayne State University Medical School. After earning his medical degree and specializing in cardiology, he settled in the Saginaw area. Constantly striving to help his patients, Roger Kahn brought many life-saving treatments to Saginaw and transformed the area into one of the best cardiac centers in the Midwest. Wanting to inspire and mentor others, he became a professor of medicine at Michigan State University and received a Teacher of the Year award. His medical and educational careers demonstrate his passion for helping others. His election to the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners would begin another career of helping others as a dedicated public servant; and
Whereas, After serving one term in the House of Representatives, Roger Kahn was elected to the Senate in November 2006. Senator Kahn has been an eminently successful legislator. He has introduced and guided to enactment dozens of bills that benefited his district and the state of Michigan, such as legislation to help veterans, punish animal cruelty, increase the accessibility of the flu vaccine, keep children safe from toxic toys, provide for medically safe marijuana, and many others. During his eight years in the Senate, he has served primarily on the Appropriations Committee and has been the chair since 2011. The state and this legislative body have benefited greatly from Senator Kahn’s contributions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we commend and thank Roger Kahn for his dedicated service to the Michigan Senate and the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Kahn as evidence of our high esteem and our best wishes for his future success.
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 by a unanimous standing vote of the Senate.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co‑sponsors of the resolution.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Kahn asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kahn’s statement is as follows:
When the notion of giving a farewell speech arose, I had first thought of rising today to state: “Kahn leaving, yard sign wires for sale,” but the wires, like me, are rusty and unlikely to be reborn in another campaign. So, instead, I would like to say thank you, give some observations, speak of a few colleagues, and say goodbye.
In our political lives, our families’ contributions are too often unrecognized. They hear the criticisms we as officeholders sign up for, but they are not prepared with issue briefs to defend us or themselves. They are often asked for opinions on issues with which they are unfamiliar, at best. One hears stories, hopefully untrue, of children having their grades reduced or family members not being hired for jobs because they are related to troublemaking legislators. Despite those risks, there is value and self-satisfaction in what we do, and our families are proud of us.
Part of having value requires us to be worthy of their pride. Proper conduct, action, and motivation on our part is owed our supporters—our staff, our constituents, our state, and, in particular, our loved ones. I hope I have, as best I could, been true unto my abilities to act honorably as much for my staff, friends, and family as for myself. I hope I have thanked them with my actions. More to the point in saying thank you is, in fact, to say it. Thank you, Nancy, Becky, Andrew, Jami, Sarah, and back home, Bill, Wally, Diantha, Amy, and Tim. You have helped me mightily and I am grateful. I want to thank my former staff too, and, in particular, Stephanie, Kyle, Holly, and Ben. They helped me win tough elections in a difficult district and helped me steer a clear course for the 32nd District and Michigan.
To my wife Nyla who raises me up when I am down, who has herself knocked on over 10,000 doors, been in over 250 parades, and easily 500 events—events usually with people she did and does not know. Thank you is not enough. I love you, Nyla. My friends, when we fell in love, I wrote and proposed to her with this poem:
“Awake! Awake! I am awake,
Though of your lips I dream.
Your fair hand I long to take
And dare to place a ring.
Your laugh’s a warm bewitching tease.
Your heart the kindest saint would please.
For your eyes love poems are writ
And on your foot the slipper fits.
When snowflakes come your cheek I’ll warm.
In summer sun be shade.
A rainbow roof for each spring storm.
Fall’s cricket serenade.
In love I am for my last time.
Don’t let me love alone.”
I thank God each day for her. And, by the way, the slipper still fits.
Now, today with this speech, I find it is no longer possible to deny my time in the Legislature is ending. Yes, I know about the risks of elections, but I never lost one. I have heard of term limits, and I understand them in a general way. But in particular? Not so much. Well, I am reminded of the writer William Saroyan who wrote a letter to his survivors: “I know everybody has got to go, but I always believed an exception would be made in my case.” I wholeheartedly agree with Saroyan. But in the event that the Lord, with a mighty hand, does not deliver me back to the Senate in January, I do have some observations that I would like to share with current and future Senators.
Please look for unintended consequences. For example, tax cuts return dollars to those who earned them and are an important part of supporting our people, free markets, and limited, efficient government. But taxes also support important social programs that our people want and that free markets ignore, like the state police, roads, and Medicaid. In important ways, it is a zero-sum game. Resource reductions are inexorably linked to programmatic changes, modifications, or reductions. Our people deserve to know both what they gain and lose with the actions we take. Saying we can find fraud and waste while abusing growth to offset resource reductions without concrete and verifiable examples is bad faith with our people and also with ourselves.
A different type, but direct example, of unintended consequences involves Medicaid. Medicaid, besides providing health care to children and pregnant women, also provides for long-term institutional care for the poor. Receiving benefits is an eligibility question, and so we now have a whole branch of the law whose function is to help people of wealth hide their assets and become Medicaid eligible. This practice subverts the intent of the act, and you should look at it.
On a larger scale, Michigan’s term limits law, while intended to promote citizen legislators and avoid homesteading in office, has led to the unintended consequence of empowerment of the executive and the lobbying communities, while limiting the effectiveness of our citizens’ most accessible advocates—you and me; legislators. This hurts our people’s ability to redress their grievances. Additionally, current term limits law damages across-the-aisle relationship building and promotes excessive partisanship. Improvements in term limits are clearly needed.
State governments are said to be the issue laboratories of our nation. To that end, we in Michigan need to look at potentially far-reaching law and be prepared to defend it in court. When Social Security pension benefits disadvantage marriage and prompt live-in arrangements between seniors, an entirely wrong message is sent to our seniors and also to our children and families. We should seek to lead on these issues and fix marriage disincentives in our nation. I call such fix-it laws red, white, and blue laws.
More controversial, I suppose, in my opinion, the subversion of the intent of the First Amendment to our Constitution by the Supreme Court, and, notably, William Douglas, need desperately to be relitigated. We need laws that differentiate between liberty and license, strikes at pornography, and protects our children. If struck down in court, it should be appealed and reappealed, if necessary. Sadly, our country now has a media-entertainment complex that promotes shock value over accuracy or truth and uses the most inflammatory adjectives and violent news it can find, because it sells. Good news stories are entirely too rare or buried in the papers or newscasts. Similarly, movies routinely use revulsive plots and outlandish sex and violence for the same reason—it sells, they think. While they are selling sex and violence, they are damaging our children and our country. Be bold leaders and look at the First Amendment.
Our country makes things—cars, computers, airplanes, and, at one time, watches, clothing, and steel. This means and meant self-sufficiency for America. By that, I mean jobs. Michigan, for example, is still 500,000 jobs short of its turn-of-the-century total. Last year alone, just 60 U.S. companies parked $170 billion offshore because of U.S. tax law disincentives to bring home their profits and create jobs here; jobs for us, for our children, and for our grandchildren. You all campaigned on jobs. Look at this issue, and make no mistake about it; jobs are about more than a paycheck. They are about self-respect too. It is worse than $170 billion. By the way, I have heard that there may be as much at $2 trillion overseas and waiting, just waiting. Let’s look at investment tax credits or tax holidays for foreign-located U.S. dollars brought here to Michigan and used to create jobs. Make the rest of the country follow our lead. Yes, I know it will come to others to explore the ideas I have mentioned, test their worthiness, and act or not act. I have faith in you, the members who are returning, and I hope these thoughts are at least a little like a direction-pointing beacon.
So my hour upon the stage draws nigh, and I leave with thoughts for others and of work yet to be done. Of those others, I would like for a moment to speak of Mo Hood who lost his wife during this term of office. Her courage and his in facing cancer are inspiring. He has never been bitter and is always working to better our people’s lives. I am honored that he is my friend. Thank you, Mo, for your example.
My term in office overlapped Paul Opsommer’s, formerly in the House. We served Gratiot County together. Paul’s politics and mine are different, but I have no doubt he wants Michigan to succeed as much as I do. He has an easy manner and a tenacious work ethic. I want to thank him for his example too, and Paul, I envy your demeanor. Perhaps I will obtain it in the next life.
Colleagues, we have had good days together and challenges. In important ways, we are like gardeners. We plant seeds that will one day grow, and we water seed that others have planted knowing that they hold future promise. Others following us nurture the resulting plants, and still others bring in the crop. So it helps now and then to take that longer view as it brings hope.
The future is not only beyond our view, because of unintended consequences and more, but the future is just flat out impossible to predict. So not surprisingly, nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying that understanding always lies beyond us. No statement or speech says all that could be said. No set of goals and objectives includes everything, and no program is complete. We accomplish only a tiny fraction of our hopes and dreams, and in important ways, this realization is liberating. It enables us to seize the day; to do something and to do it well. Yes, it may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way.
In thinking of thank yous and thoughts to leave behind and my hour upon the stage, I remember a poem I wrote for a retiring colleague and find it applies to me and to all of us. It goes like this:
“I see the tiger glitter bright
And all the world does shrink
From striped jaws and sinews tight
From teeth that rise and sink.
At every step dread silence falls
No breath until he’s passed.
And follows him a keening call.
Wide eyes announce his path.
I see the tiger in his night
He struggles for his roar.
His tail twitch a lesser sight
Then he is seen no more.
So too, the strongest and the best
Like all of us are laid to rest.”
Goodbye.
Senator Casperson offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 192.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to stop the U.S. Postal Service from closing and consolidating the mail processing center in Kingsford, Michigan.
Whereas, The United States Postal Service plans to close the mail processing center in Kingsford, Michigan, and consolidate services 100 miles away in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The closure is scheduled to take effect on January 5, 2015; and
Whereas, The consolidation will severely delay mail delivery and result in a degradation of postal service standards by virtually eliminating overnight first-class mail delivery in large portions of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Kingsford mail processing center is the only center serving the entire Upper Peninsula. The consolidation will require mail to travel up to 230 miles simply for processing and slow current one-day, first-class mail service to two- or three-day service in the Upper Peninsula; and
Whereas, This consolidation is not in the public’s best interest. For the past four years, the state of Michigan has looked to the Upper Peninsula and its natural resources as a means for sparking economic growth. This degradation of mail service sends a negative message to developers and investors. In addition, current Upper Peninsula business owners rely greatly on the U.S. Postal Service for their mail and shipping needs. The expected delays will negatively affect these local businesses, particularly small businesses, and residents; and
Whereas, The inevitable delays in mail service run directly counter to federal postal policy established by the U.S. Congress. Section 101 of the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 stipulates:
“The Postal Service shall have as its basic function the obligation to provide postal services to bind the Nation together through personal, educational, literary, and business correspondence of the people. It shall provide prompt, reliable, and efficient services to patrons in all areas and shall render postal services to all communities.”
It is difficult to conceive how this closure meets the U.S. Postal Service’s obligation to provide “prompt, reliable, and efficient services to patrons in all areas”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to stop the U.S. Postal Service from closing and consolidating the mail processing center in Kingsford, Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the Postmaster General of the United States, and the Office of the Governor.
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 Booher, Brandenburg, Hansen, Jones, Kowall, Proos and Richardville were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 25.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 74, p. 1891.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
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 Booher 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 bill:
Senate Bill No. 1150, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 719 and 722 (MCL 257.719 and 257.722), section 719 as amended by 2012 PA 282 and section 722 as amended by 2012 PA 522.
The bill 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. 1150
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. 1150
House Bill No. 5216
House Bill No. 5217
House Bill No. 5218
House Bill No. 4038
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1150, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 719 and 722 (MCL 257.719 and 257.722), section 719 as amended by 2012 PA 282 and section 722 as amended by 2012 PA 522.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was defeated, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 686 Yeas—15
Ananich Colbeck Hunter Warren
Anderson Gregory Johnson Whitmer
Bieda Hood Rocca Young
Brandenburg Hopgood Smith
Nays—22
Booher Hildenbrand Meekhof Proos
Casperson Hune Moolenaar Richardville
Caswell Jansen Nofs Robertson
Emmons Jones Pappageorge Schuitmaker
Green Kahn Pavlov Walker
Hansen Kowall
Excused—1
Marleau
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senator Meekhof moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was defeated.
The question being on the motion to reconsider,
Senator Meekhof moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed for today.
The motion prevailed.
Protests
Senators Kahn and Green, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 1150 and moved that the statements they made during the discussion of the bill be printed as their reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kahn’s statement is as follows:
Last term, I was vice chair of Transportation, and the issue of truck weights, damage to roads, and what we might do about it came up repeatedly. As other speakers have pointed out, the issue ultimately became a debate about the number of pounds per axle and road recovery times. It wasn’t resolved.
This term, as a part of Infrastructure Modernization and, before that, the transportation work groups we had, the same issues came up with the same result. It appears that there’s a philosophical difference in opinion about what the facts are, as Senator Pappageorge points out. There’s also a difference in opinion about what we’re going to do about that.
There are some newer ideas of how to approach paying for roads and paying for damaged roads and how to mitigate that, which are in the process of being tried out in other states right now. I understand the Senator’s interest in getting these issues resolved. The Senator from the 9th District, I think, has not only a right, but a good point that he’s making; that we need to move ahead to consideration of trucks and truck damage or truck support.
This bill again brings this all to mind, but I can’t support it for the reasons others have given and that I’ve given. I hope that a discussion will ensue about improving it. Then, of course, considering the late date in this term, it will likely lead over into next year.
Senator Green’s statement is as follows:
With all due respect to the previous speakers and the ideas and thoughts they have about truck weights, I specifically have to talk about what it will do to the agriculture industry. As most of you know, I represent the bread basket of the state of Michigan, and my district, without a doubt, has some of the best ag land in the state.
Agriculture is the No. 2 producer in our economy in Michigan, next to manufacturing. Agriculture lives and dies on transportation. Most of you don’t know, but there are different modes of transportation by which agriculture is moved. One is by train. We have been working for the past four years to get a port to ship grain out of Michigan. I think that will happen which will take a lot of stress off our loads. But if we cut back on axle weights today, we will add as many trucks as we have moving products to double the size, having the same problem we do now.
I drive down I-69 every day to come to Lansing. I realize it isn’t one of the more urban areas of the state going through Flint, but truck after truck is an agriculture truck hauling grain either in or out of the state. I would certainly hate to have to double that number of trucks coming down the road every day.
As much as I want to see us get a fix on the transportation issues in this state, and while I think looking in that direction isn’t the end-all, I do think more thought needs to go into it. We need to step back, and take another look at this. I would ask my colleagues to not support this bill.
Senators Young and Bieda asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Young’s statement is as follows:
Colleagues, I rise today to urge you to vote for Senate Bill No. 1150 to lower truck weight limits in Michigan. But first, I would like to begin with a quote: “It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself.” Eleanor Roosevelt.
Time and time again, we have heard this administration and the Senate majority leadership talk about shared sacrifice. Bringing Michigan’s truck weight limits in line with those of other states is just that—shared sacrifice. Overweight trucks do more damage to Michigan roads than your average passenger car. Therefore, they should either pay more to fix them or at least be brought within the same weight limits that most other states enforce. But it’s not just about the roads; it’s about fairness.
Like the majority of my colleagues, I was proud to cast a vote in favor of legislation that would raise revenue to fix and maintain Michigan’s crumbling roads and bridges. Let me just say this: Madam President, I am an old-school Democrat—FDR, Work Progress Administration, Civilian Conservation Corp. Everyone who wants to send their kids to college should be able to. Every able-bodied man who wants a job should get one; a chicken in every pot and 40 acres and a mule for everybody who wants it. That is what I believe; that government has a role in providing. I believe the gasoline tax was a good way of doing that. So in good faith, I voted for it.
But if we are trying to have a conversation about transformative and comprehensive transportation policy that moves this state forward into the next century with the best transportation infrastructure network, we are going to have to do something about truck weights in this state. It is outrageous that we are not in line with the other Great Lakes states when it comes to truck weights. It is killing our roads, killing our jobs, and killing opportunities. We can do better. The people in my district deserve better, and the people in your districts deserve better. The people of the great state of Michigan deserve better. You can’t have a 21st century state and your roads look like they came out of The Book of Eli or Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome or whatever post-apocalyptic thriller reference you want to use to describe our transportation system now, because any one will fit. So this is our opportunity to do something.
We wanted a solution that spreads the burden of increased funding fairly, and so we offset that price at the pump with tax cuts for working families. That’s fairness, ladies and gentlemen. We’ve already, as a legislative body, voted for fairness when it comes to roads, and this bill is just a continuation of that intent. To vote against this bill would be hypocritical. It would say we believe in making the burden equal for people but not for businesses. I am not saying businesses are bad or inherently wrong. I understand they are there to make a profit, and I am not attacking them for that. I am just saying we are asking the people of Michigan to sacrifice a lot. If we are doing that to one side, then everyone should share in the burden, because that is the only way we can move forward. We sacrifice today so we can profit tomorrow.
That is what this bill is asking. It is not a condemnation, critique, or poke in the eye at big business. I am asking that we come together in the interim so that we can have long-term, sustainable growth permanently in the future. I think it would be hypocritical, and I don’t know about you, but I am not a hypocrite. So I urge each and every one of you to vote consistent with your previous votes on the road funding package, and vote “yes” on this bill.
Senator Bieda’s statement is as follows:
I just wanted to throw out a couple of facts since this item came up on the agenda rather fast. Currently, Michigan has a 164,000-pound maximum of gross weight. It is actually the highest in the nation. What this bill would do is bring it more in line with federal regulations. Incidentally, here are some facts that I don’t think are debatable, as they are from the Secretary of State: Only 5 percent of all trucks using Michigan roads carry more than 80,000 pounds. This is from the Michigan Department of State.
I would also like to point out—and I also value our agricultural industry in the state—Michigan trucks that carry only farm produce, milk, or logs already pay greatly-reduced registration fees not based on gross vehicle weight. There are 4,120 such trucks, and it is not known how many of these farm, log, and milk trucks are about the 80,000-pound limit. As I said in my earlier statement, only 5 percent of trucks using Michigan roads carry more than the 80,000 pounds.
I appreciate the debate on this; I appreciate the opposing points of view on this. As I talk with my constituents and look at the condition of the roads in my areas, I see some huge degradation of the roads, and the weight limit is something that we need to address. I would like to put this at least in play in the other chamber so that we can come up with a comprehensive solution.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Schuitmaker introduced
Senate Bill No. 1151, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1311 and 1561 (MCL 380.1311 and 380.1561), section 1311 as amended by 2008 PA 1 and section 1561 as amended by 2009 PA 204.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Schuitmaker introduced
Senate Bill No. 1152, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1586 (MCL 380.1586).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Pavlov introduced
Senate Bill No. 1153, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1310a (MCL 380.1310a), as amended by 2000 PA 230.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Meekhof introduced
Senate Bill No. 1154, 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.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 4157, entitled
A bill to create certain loan programs for information, communications, and technology improvements; to create certain boards; to facilitate the operation of certain programs; to prescribe certain powers and to impose certain duties on certain state officers and employees; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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.
House Bill No. 4401, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 30103 (MCL 324.30103), as amended by 2014 PA 253.
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 Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes.
House Bill No. 4480, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 9 and 88c (MCL 125.2009 and 125.2088c), as amended by 2012 PA 145.
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 Economic Development.
House Bill No. 4481, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 88k and 88n (MCL 125.2088k and 125.2088n), section 88k as amended by 2012 PA 145 and section 88n as added by 2005 PA 215.
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 Economic Development.
House Bill No. 4482, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 125.2007), as amended by 2005 PA 225; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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 Economic Development.
House Bill No. 5117, entitled
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended by 2012 PA 15.
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5118, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 6 of chapter IV (MCL 224.6), as amended by 2012 PA 14.
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5202, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 188, entitled “An act to provide for the making of certain improvements by townships; to provide for paying for the improvements by the issuance of bonds; to provide for the levying of taxes; to provide for assessing the whole or a part of the cost of improvements against property benefited; and to provide for the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and for the obligation of the township on the bonds,” by amending sections 7, 8, and 9a (MCL 41.727, 41.728, and 41.729a), section 7 as amended by 1986 PA 180 and section 9a as amended by 1995 PA 139.
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.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5513, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 7, 16, 17, 43, and 48 (MCL 125.2302, 125.2304, 125.2307, 125.2316, 125.2317, 125.2343, and 125.2348), section 2 as amended by 2012 PA 588, sections 4, 16, and 17 as amended by 2006 PA 328, section 7 as amended by 2009 PA 215, and section 43 as added by 1988 PA 337, and by adding sections 48b and 48d.
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 Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5617, entitled
A bill to amend 1877 PA 164, entitled “An act to authorize cities, incorporated villages, and townships to establish and maintain, or contract for the use of, free public libraries and reading rooms; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 4 (MCL 397.204), as amended by 2014 PA 131.
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5678, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 246, entitled “An act to authorize township boards to adopt ordinances and regulations to secure the public health, safety and general welfare; to provide for the establishment of a township police department; to provide for policing of townships by certain law enforcement officers and agencies; to provide for the publication of ordinances; to prescribe powers and duties of township boards and certain local and state officers and agencies; to provide sanctions; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with the act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 41.181), as amended by 2012 PA 9.
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5679, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 4i (MCL 117.4i), as amended by 2014 PA 183.
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5680, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 5h (MCL 117.5h), as amended by 1994 PA 313.
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5681, entitled
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” by amending section 1 of chapter VII (MCL 67.1), as amended by 1994 PA 314.
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5684, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending section 5 (MCL 280.5).
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5685, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 101 and 121 (MCL 280.101 and 280.121).
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5686, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending section 327 (MCL 280.327).
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5715, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 81.
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.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5806, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by amending section 122 (MCL 389.122), as amended by 2003 PA 306.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
House Bill No. 5825, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 36 of chapter X (MCL 710.36), as amended by 1996 PA 409.
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 Families, Seniors and Human Services.
Statements
Senator Hood asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood’s statement, in which Senator Hunter concurred, is as follows:
Over this weekend, it was unfortunate that one of our colleagues lost her husband. Former Senator Irma Clark-Coleman laid her husband to rest over the weekend. I wanted to give an acknowledgement so that everyone knows and ask you to keep her in your prayers over the next weeks or years, however long it takes. We know that losing family members close to the holidays can be a very traumatic experience.
With that being said, everyone go home and make sure you hug your loved ones, because tomorrow is not promised. Please keep Wayne County Commissioner and former State Senator Irma Clark-Coleman in your prayers to deal with this loss.
A moment of silence was observed in memory Ronald D. Coleman, Sr., spouse of Wayne County Commissioner and former State Senator Irma Clark-Coleman.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported
House Bill No. 4855, 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.
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 and Nofs
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 951, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 17a and 18 (MCL 388.1617a and 388.1618), section 17a as amended by 2013 PA 97 and section 18 as amended by 2013 PA 60.
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, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker and Walker
Nays: Senators Anderson, Gregory and Hopgood
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. 952, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1220.
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.
Roger Kahn, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kahn, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker and Walker
Nays: Senators Anderson, Gregory and Hopgood
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. 953, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled “Local financial stability and choice act,” (MCL 141.1541 to 141.1575) by adding section 7a.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Roger Kahn, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kahn, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker and Walker
Nays: Senators Anderson, Gregory and Hopgood
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 954, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 102 (MCL 388.1702), as amended by 2013 PA 60.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Roger Kahn, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kahn, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker and Walker
Nays: Senators Anderson, Gregory and Hopgood
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 955, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled “Emergency municipal loan act,” by amending sections 3, 4, and 7 (MCL 141.933, 141.934, and 141.937), as amended by 2012 PA 284.
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, Jansen, Pappageorge, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Anderson, Gregory and Hopgood
Nays: Senator Booher
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. 961, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 106a (MCL 400.106a), as amended by 2012 PA 356.
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, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Anderson, 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. 978, entitled
A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled “An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies,” by amending section 1 (MCL 21.141), as amended by 2012 PA 287.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Roger Kahn, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kahn, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker and Walker
Nays: Senators Anderson, Gregory and Hopgood
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 1077, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled “School bond qualification, approval, and loan act,” by amending sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, and 16 (MCL 388.1923, 388.1924, 388.1925, 388.1926, 388.1927, 388.1928, 388.1929, 388.1931, 388.1932, 388.1934, and 388.1936), sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 16 as amended by 2012 PA 437.
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, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker and Walker
Nays: Senators Anderson, Gregory and Hopgood
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Bill No. 5742, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 101, entitled “Autism coverage reimbursement act,” (MCL 550.1831 to 550.1841) by adding section 8.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Roger Kahn, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kahn, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Gregory and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at 2:07 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Kahn (C), Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Anderson, Gregory, Hopgood and Johnson
Excused: Senators Moolenaar and Hood
The Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes reported
House Bill No. 5563, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 8901, 8905a, and 80125 (MCL 324.8901, 324.8905a, and 324.80125), sections 8901 and 8905a as amended by 2004 PA 494 and section 80125 as added by 1995 PA 58, and by adding sections 80130f, 80130g, 80130h, 80130i, 80130j, 80130k, 80130l, 80130m, 80130n, 80130o, 80130p, 81151, and 82161.
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.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Green, Kowall, Meekhof and Warren
Excused: Senator Hood
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 885, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20910 and 20919 (MCL 333.20910 and 333.20919), as amended by 2006 PA 582.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
James A. Marleau
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Jones and Schuitmaker
Nays: Senators Hune, Warren and Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5839, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16107 (MCL 333.16107).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
James A. Marleau
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5840, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16221 (MCL 333.16221), as amended by 2014 PA 97.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
James A. Marleau
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5841, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16226 (MCL 333.16226), as amended by 2014 PA 97.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
James A. Marleau
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5842, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16245, 16247, 16248, and 16249 (MCL 333.16245, 333.16247, 333.16248, and 333.16249), section 16245 as amended by 2013 PA 268 and sections 16247, 16248, and 16249 as amended by 1993 PA 79, and by adding section 16245a.
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.
James A. Marleau
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren 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 Health Policy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Marleau (C), Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren, Johnson and Ananich
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 983, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 103, 316, and 2404b (MCL 339.103, 339.316, and 339.2404b), section 103 as amended by 1994 PA 257, section 316 as amended by 1998 PA 90, and section 2404b as amended by 2013 PA 169, and by adding section 604a and article 14A; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 984, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 330, entitled “Private security business and security alarm act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 25, 26, 29, 31, and 33 (MCL 338.1052, 338.1053, 338.1054, 338.1055, 338.1056, 338.1058, 338.1059, 338.1061, 338.1063, 338.1064, 338.1065, 338.1066, 338.1067, 338.1068, 338.1072, 338.1075, 338.1076, 338.1079, 338.1081, and 338.1083), the title and sections 3, 4, 8, 9, 14, 17, 25, and 29 as amended by 2010 PA 68, section 2 as amended by 2012 PA 581, section 6 as amended by 2012 PA 419, section 11 as amended by 2004 PA 270, sections 13, 18, and 31 as amended by 2002 PA 473, and sections 22 and 33 as amended by 2000 PA 411, and by adding section 15a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 985, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 580, entitled “Security alarm systems act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 338.2182).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 986, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 33.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 5578, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2010 PA 213.
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.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren
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 Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren
Excused: Senators Hune and Meekhof
Scheduled Meetings
Administrative Rules - Thursday, December 11, 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-5773)
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Capital Outlay - Wednesday, December 3, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education and Retirement - Wednesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Thursday, December 4 (CANCELED), 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Economic Development - Wednesday, December 3, 1:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Education - Wednesday, December 3, 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)
Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, December 3, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)
Finance - Wednesday, December 3, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5307)
Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes - Thursday, December 4, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)
State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Tuesday, December 9, 10:00 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:55 p.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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