No. 82
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, December 16, 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—excused Rocca—present
Caswell—present Jones—present Schuitmaker—present
Colbeck—present Kahn—present Smith—present
Emmons—present Kowall—present Walker—present
Green—present Marleau—present Warren—present
Gregory—present Meekhof—present Whitmer—present
Hansen—present Moolenaar—present Young—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Pastor Henry Fuller of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Flint offered the following invocation:
Dear God our Father, we come humbly as we know how to come. God of the universe, we gather here today as a collection of a body of believers and workers together co-laboring for the good of all mankind. I ask now for Your forgiveness and Your blessings upon the families of these Senators, that they may be well.
Now, Lord, we pray also for Your leadership and guidance as these people work through their agendas. We ask a blessing upon them as they are away from families. We pray for well-being for their families. Lord, may they know now that as they labor in this house that You are God all by Yourself.
We ask You to speak now and directly to remind every heart that they may all understand, as they labor together, they affect the lives of others by the decisions they make here. May they labor together for the good of all mankind. May the decisions here show sensitivity toward the great needs of mankind in these difficult and turbulent days.
Master, we pray now that love from every heart would reach out to the heart of another and that understanding the needs for love may ever guide every heart. Lead these leaders to have hearts of compassion to be so conscious of the plight of the citizens of the state of Michigan. Help now, Lord, that this body of lawmakers would reflect concern for every group, the least of these, those who hurt, those who are weak, and those who remain. Grant now, Lord, always compassion and sensitivity to the plight of others.
Then, Lord, we ask today that Your lovingkindness would ever direct their hearts and minds; that there may be meetings of the minds. We ask Your richest blessings on all those who serve here on this floor; that each may work, labor, and toil for the good of humanity. So direct each person that envy, jealousy, and hatred would find no place here. Allow each person to esteem the other above themselves.
Lord, help now, that each person may know that regardless of party lines, they must all labor together for the common good of all humanity, in spite of differences. We call upon You asking right now to lead even the lead of these. Direct their hearts, thoughts, and processes. Bless now, Lord, that the efforts may not be in vain. May love ever abide.
In the precious name of our Lord, we pray. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Brandenburg and Emmons entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hopgood moved that Senators Hunter and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hopgood moved that Senator Johnson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communications were received and read:
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
December 11, 2014
Pursuant to MCL 24.245a(1), the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has by a concurrent majority vote waived the remaining session days for the following rule set:
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Workers’ Compensation Agency
Workers’ Compensation Health Care Services
(2014-029 LR) (JCAR 14-37)
According to MCL 24.245a(2), if the Committee waives the remaining session days, the Office of Regulatory Reinvention may immediately file the rule.
December 11, 2014
Pursuant to MCL 24.245a(1), the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has by a concurrent majority vote waived the remaining session days for the following rule set:
Department of Community Health
Bureau of Epidemiology
Communicable and Related Diseases
(2014-073 CH) (JCAR 14-40)
According to MCL 24.245a(2), if the Committee waives the remaining session days, the Office of Regulatory Reinvention may immediately file the rule.
Sincerely,
Senator John Pappageorge
Presiding Co-Chair
Representative Tom McMillin
Co-Chair
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, December 15, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1103 at 2:18 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 520 at 2:20 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 521 at 2:22 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 522 at 2:24 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 526 at 2:26 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 529 at 2:28 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 530 at 2:30 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1092 at 2:32 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 275 at 2:34 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 931 at 4:08 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 932 at 4:10 p.m.
Senator Meekhof moved that Senators Casperson, Caswell, Green, Kahn, Pappageorge and Pavlov 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 Hood admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
During the recess, Senators Pavlov, Casperson, Kahn, Whitmer, Pappageorge, Caswell, Green and Young entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 202.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Glenn S. Anderson.
Whereas, The members of this legislative body are proud to commend and thank our colleague, Glenn Anderson, for his eight years of service representing the Sixth District. His tenure as a public servant began with nine years on the Westland City Council, continued with three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, and, as his years in the Senate draw to a close, his efforts and high standards are to be lauded; and
Whereas, Senator Anderson has served with distinction on the Appropriations Committee during each of his Senate terms, two as minority vice chair. He also sat as vice chair on several Appropriations subcommittees, including Community Colleges, Department of Corrections, Transportation, and General Government. His vision, experience, and leadership have been valuable assets as he worked to make government fiscally responsible and ensure the continuation of vital services while maintaining a balanced budget; and
Whereas, Senator Anderson is committed to building strong communities which are essential to a stronger Michigan. Over the years, he has been active in community service organizations including the Jaycees, Goodfellows, Rotary Club, Civitans, Kiwanis, Rouge River Rescue, Churchill High PTA, and the Western Wayne NAACP. In recognition of his dedication to the work of the people, his honors have included Legislator of the Year awards from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, the Police Officers Association of Michigan, and the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we honor Senator Glenn S. Anderson as he concludes his service to the Michigan Senate; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Anderson as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
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 Anderson asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Anderson’s statement is as follows:
After 14 years in the Michigan Legislature, it has come time to say farewell to this phase of my life and move on to life outside of the Legislature. Hopefully, I will continue in some capacity serving the citizens of Michigan. At the outset, I would like to thank my family for tolerating my countless hours away from home; most of all, my amazing and dedicated partner for the past 37 years, my wife Gail.
It has truly been an honor to have been given this opportunity to serve the people of the 6th Senate District. I have always maintained that I am an ordinary guy who has been given an extraordinary opportunity. As I told someone who asked what it was like to be a Senator soon after being elected to the State Senate in 2006, I replied, “Well, I got up this morning and still put my pants on same as before, one leg at a time.” I have always tried to stay well-grounded and not exaggerate my importance in my life. If I ever get even the slightest bit full of myself, I received a reset when I returned home. I thank my wife for that.
Even being in the minority and facing many challenges in getting good legislation passed in such a partisan atmosphere, I can’t imagine anything that would have presented such personal rewards as regularly having folks back home come up to me and express their appreciation for what I and my staff have done for them. I agree with the good Senator from the 16th District, who just the other day said that he believed it would be good for all legislators to serve in the minority at least once to understand what it’s like. It’s not because I am unhappy as to how I’ve seen some members’ opinions and efforts disregarded by the majority, but because we should all be better than that and realize our whole state would be better represented, and this great institution would have greater standing in public opinion as well. Being an eternal optimist, my hope is that this begins to change under new leadership next year.
At a time like this, I cannot help but think back to when I’d walk up to the Capitol in the evening from the House Office Building after I was elected to my first term in the Michigan House of Representatives. I remember looking at the Capitol aglow in the night, thinking how fortunate I was to be coming to work each day in this magnificent building on behalf of those back home. I continue to believe we are all fortunate to be part of this great institution. I have tried to always be consistent in my belief that my duty here was to be on the job and to, first of all, be present to cast votes—cast votes without fear of whether someone would disagree, but based on the information I had available to me at the time and always represent what I believed to be the best in the long run for our citizens.
While I have on a number of votes and issues made my opinion known, I have tried hard to be respectful of other opinions and not be personal. I have always tried to keep my word with others and uphold the highest ethical standards. Over 14 years, as you’ve probably also experienced, I’ve observed others who did not. One great disappointment was to see one current Senator, who I and my staff invited to be part of a workgroup, send her staff to be a part in her stead. After we put my proposed bills on the table and met numerous times, she then broke faith and undercut all the work my staff and I had done on trafficking. It is unfortunate that some choose to deal in a less than honest way. It not only disrespects members, but dishonors the institution of the Senate as well.
I have tried to always be respectful of everyone who serves the people in state government, including those who work at all levels; including those just passing through while they work toward a degree. A large number of these have been students who have interned for me in the House and Senate, performing valuable services and thoroughly enjoying what it feels like to have helped someone. The pride I have gained from seeing them continuing on their career paths has been immeasurable.
Now for thank you’s. I have had the good fortune to meet and work with many people over the past 14 years who were, indeed, ethical and respectful to those around them. I will never forget their honesty and dedication and the way they conducted themselves. Many of these members were chairs of committees that I have served on. They were genuinely interested in listening to ideas from this side of the aisle and many times took my suggestions under consideration and supported them. Two such chairs are people I consider to be my friends. Tony Stamas supported a number of ideas I had while on the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. I’ve enjoyed working with our Appropriations chair, as difficult as that has been at times when the philosophical gap was wide between members. More recently, the Senator from the 35th District has been an outstanding chair of the Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee, who has been incredibly open to ideas that I have brought to the table. He has conducted himself with class, honesty, and respect.
There are others who have made an impression on me, including the current majority floor leader, who, despite the wide gap in our political views, has been extremely honest in his discussions and dealings with me. He has been open to discussion on virtually every issue I’ve approached him with and has never blindsided me. I respect that and I respect him as a leader. I also appreciate my Democratic colleagues for fighting the good fight and standing up for values that I believe are right and making sure others outside this Capitol have a voice. I especially appreciate my good friend, the Senator from the 3rd District, whose impassioned comments have silenced the floor many times. He has attempted to call us to a higher level.
I’d like to give a great big thank you to those who have served on my staff over the last 14 years and most recently in the Senate. Many have moved on to other opportunities, but I’ve been fortunate to have had a steady, stable, and capable staff over the past eight years in the Senate. I’d like to extend my deepest appreciation to my former legislative aide Scott Hendrickson; current staff, Zach Crim, Michelle Zylstra, and my chief of staff Josh Brandt. They have helped me make my office one of the most responsive offices in the Senate and were so professional. I couldn’t imagine having done this job without them.
In honor of one of my colleagues on this side of the aisle, I’d like to leave everyone with a couple of quotes: “The only people with whom you should try to get even with are those who have helped you.” John E. Southard. A quote from my late father, who traded in livestock in Tennessee and was candid about sizing people up. His quote was one that I’ve heard all of my life, which aptly applied to some who have a tendency to think too highly of themselves. Some we all have known in the Legislature. “I wish I could buy him for what he’s worth and sell him for what he thinks he’s worth.”
I will leave you all with the following message that someone from the district, who recently lost his young son, shared with me. I thought it very appropriate and something we could all use. It is written by Bonnie Mohr, entitled “Living Life.”
“Life is not a race - but indeed a journey. Be honest. Work hard. Be choosey. Say ‘thank you’, ‘I love you’, and ‘Great Job’ to someone each day. Go to Church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you’ve been given, it is not accidental - search for your purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming DOES matter. It allows you to become that which you aspire to be. Laugh often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things in life really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the mind. Take time for yourself - plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you’ve been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment.”
Thank you to all whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with and especially the people of the 6th District. I urge everyone to always reach for higher ground. Merry Christmas and goodbye.
Senator Hunter entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Richardville offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 203.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Howard Walker.
Whereas, It is a privilege to extend the congratulations of the Senate to the Honorable Howard Walker as he leaves this legislative body. For the last four years, he has represented the residents of the Thirty-seventh District with integrity and unflinching values; and
Whereas, Prior to his arrival in Lansing, Senator Walker was a successful businessman and active community member in his Northern Michigan home. He grew up in St. Ignace and received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan Technological University. Beginning his career in the oil and gas industry, he would go on to establish a land surveying business. At the same time, he was involved in a number of community organizations, including the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and Involved Citizens Enterprise (ICE), and he served as a member of the Traverse City Area Public Schools Board. In 2002, he was elected state representative for the One Hundred Fourth House District; and
Whereas, For the next six years, Senator Walker championed many causes important to Northern Michigan residents and the entire state. An avid outdoorsman, he worked to preserve Michigan’s agricultural heritage, protect its environment, and promote renewable energy. In addition, he fought for funding equity for all public schools; and
Whereas, Senator Walker was elected to the Senate in 2010 and continued his work on educational and natural resource issues. He served on the Appropriations Committee and was chair of the Education Subcommittee and vice chair of the Environmental Quality, Natural Resources, Higher Education, and Corrections Subcommittees. At the same time, he championed legislation to maintain and promote Michigan’s tourism industry by protecting the Great Lakes from aquatic invasive species, keeping Michigan’s ports and harbors accessible, and encouraging the growth of Michigan’s wine, beer, and spirits industry; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Howard Walker for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Walker as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
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 Walker asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Walker’s statement is as follows:
Let me start off by saying that I didn’t plan on running for the Senate. I was conflicted, but I realized that it was a good fit, and now I am glad that I did. The Legislature really is an amazing arena in which to work. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time serving. A decade ago, I would have never thought I would have had the opportunity to be part of such a historic time in Michigan’s history. I served in the House when Michigan’s economy led the nation with so many negative indicators—jobs lost, percent of unemployment, population decline, wage decline, increased percentage needing government assistance, and there are probably more.
Today, I really want to dwell on the positive. While I served in the Senate, we have lost most of the monitors, and most have changed in a positive direction. That feels really good. It wasn’t all us, but I am really happy to have served while those indicators moved in a different direction; one of the most significant being the unemployment rate. Now our state has led the country in the unemployment rate moving in a positive direction.
While leadership does play a big role, we all play our part. No one person can be credited for the work that we’ve done in the state. I do want to thank and let the Governor know that I appreciate his leadership guiding our state and conveying an image that helped move us in a positive direction. I have worked with so many others who have had a role in this positive time we’ve served in these last four years. I can’t name all of those, but I can tell you that I have enjoyed serving with all of them. I did want to give a shout-out to a few.
First of all, because I have worked so closely on the Appropriations Committee with someone I consider to be a great chairman, thank you to Senator Kahn. Your steady hand and understanding of the issues are amazing. I appreciate your leadership during these tough budget times and you getting us to a point where we are fiscally sound. I think it has helped many, and so I thank you.
Thank you also to Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville. It’s a big thank you because I think it has served the Senate in a great way in not only your ability to lead, but also be led, in a way that can bring out the best in those who are working with you. So thank you for that. I also thank you for putting up with all of my smart-alec remarks.
I also want to thank those who participated in our devotional time. We had devotions every Tuesday; we met before session. We studied the Bible, and we grew in our Christian faith. Now that is an experience that I never anticipated having when I first came to Lansing, but I can tell you that it was important both personally and for our work. So a special thanks to Senator Moolenaar for helping to organize that and participating and bringing that group together.
Now I would like to give special thanks to my staff. Caitlin, you did a great job managing the office and helping with constituents. It is a tough job sometimes to deal with your constituents back home. Sometimes they are happy, but a lot of times they don’t call you unless they are not. Then with regard to constituents, I also want to give a major thank you to Brianna and Kat. They worked tirelessly in the fallout from a lot of my decisions and work. They also assisted many of our constituents through bureaucratic mazes, while all the time keeping a positive attitude. Not once did they tell a constituent, “Screw you, dude.” They are great ladies.
I want to thank Rory for his campaign help, his legislative help, and his political instincts. He is greatly appreciated. He is now a big-shot editor for a car magazine in Detroit, and I am very proud. Also thank you to my chief of staff Eric. Talk about someone who really stepped up to the plate to handle some tough work. He helped to shepherd four K-12 budgets through the legislative process, which is really a monumental effort. I have never seen a person like Eric who can absorb and recall the details like he can. It has kept me on track; it has kept our budget on track, and really, we have all been served well by him. His ability, knowledge, and political instincts will be a great asset to his next employer.
I want to give a quick thank you to Carol Viventi, the Secretary of the Senate, for not only helping me, but all of us to look good during General Orders.
Close to finally, I want to thank the citizens of my district. Thank you for your trust in electing me to serve you down here. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. I know we didn’t always agree, but I did what I said I would do or at least the best I could. Nothing is ever black and white down here. I kept my promises, and I can tell you I always kept my district as my No. 1 priority. So thank you to the citizens of the 37th District.
Now I know that most of you know and staff knows this job has a profound impact on one’s family. That is one of the reasons that I have decided not to run again. So I want to give a big thank you to my wife Diane, and let her know I am really looking forward to spending more time with her back in Traverse City.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
House Bill No. 4369
Senate Bill No. 113
Senate Bill No. 596
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 964, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled “Of the statutes,” by amending section 3t (MCL 8.3t).
(This bill was returned from the House without amendment on December 15 and the recommendation for immediate effect postponed. See Senate Journal No. 81, p. 2129.)
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 bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 965, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 222 and 528a (MCL 750.222 and 750.528a), section 222 as amended by 2012 PA 242 and section 528a as added by 1986 PA 113.
Substitute (H-3).
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. 787 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
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 title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Schuitmaker and Jones admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 966, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 40102 and 43503 (MCL 324.40102 and 324.43503), section 40102 as amended by 2007 PA 48 and section 43503 as amended by 2012 PA 520.
Substitute (H-1).
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. 788 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
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 title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 979, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 319, entitled “An act to prohibit local units of government from imposing certain restrictions on the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols or other firearms, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 123.1101, 123.1102, 123.1103, and 123.1104).
(This bill was returned from the House without amendment on December 15 and the recommendation for immediate effect postponed. See Senate Journal No. 81, p. 2130.)
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 bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Meekhof moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 5064
House Bill No. 4411
House Bill No. 4814
House Bill No. 4936
House Bill No. 5072
House Bill No. 5257
House Bill No. 4601
House Bill No. 4923
House Bill No. 4957
House Bill No. 4985
House Bill No. 5447
House Bill No. 5543
House Bill No. 5715
House Bill No. 5091
House Bill No. 5192
House Bill No. 4649
House Bill No. 4650
House Bill No. 5510
House Bill No. 5247
House Bill No. 5839
House Bill No. 5840
House Bill No. 5841
House Bill No. 5842
House Bill No. 5397
House Bill No. 4441
House Bill No. 4442
House Bill No. 4443
House Bill No. 4445
House Bill No. 5794
House Bill No. 5795
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5064, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 84.
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. 789 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, assumed the Chair.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4411, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1062.
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. 790 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4814, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 95.
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. 791 Yeas—36
Ananich Green Jones Proos
Anderson Gregory Kahn Richardville
Bieda Hansen Kowall Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Caswell Hune Nofs Walker
Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—1
Young
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4936, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 83.
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. 792 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5072, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 69, entitled “An act to designate certain highways within this state as Michigan heritage routes; to provide procedures for additions, deletions, or changes to these routes; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8 (MCL 247.951, 247.952, 247.954, 247.956, 247.957, and 247.958) and by adding section 7a; 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. 793 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5257, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 81.
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. 794 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4601, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 71.
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. 795 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4923, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1063.
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. 796 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4957, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1068.
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. 797 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4985, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 89.
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. 798 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5447, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1064.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Casperson offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-3).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 799 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Casperson offered to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1064a.
The amendment to the title was adopted.
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5543, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 96.
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. 800 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
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 1066.
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. 801 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
Senator Meekhof moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5091, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 234e (MCL 750.234e), as added by 1990 PA 321.
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. 802 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5192, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 838a (MCL 500.838a), as added by 2006 PA 671.
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. 803 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to provide for assessment fees on certain health maintenance organizations; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker’s compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to provide for an appropriation; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4649, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 722.953) and by adding section 8a.
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. 804 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to establish certain standards for foster care and adoption services for children and their families; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments and adoption facilitators,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4650, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 204, entitled “The children’s ombudsman act,” by amending sections 2, 5a, and 6 (MCL 722.922, 722.925a, and 722.926), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 560, section 5a as amended by 2013 PA 38, and section 6 as amended by 2014 PA 243.
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. 805 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to establish the children’s ombudsman office; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the children’s ombudsman, certain state departments and officers, and certain county and private agencies serving children; and to provide remedies from certain administrative acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5510, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 305, entitled “Acknowledgment of parentage act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 722.1003 and 722.1005).
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. 806 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to prescribe procedures for and the contents of acknowledgments of parentage; to state the effects of those acknowledgments; to provide procedures and criteria for revoking acknowledgments; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officers and employees,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5247, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12522 (MCL 333.12522).
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. 807 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5839, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16107 (MCL 333.16107).
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. 808 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, assumed the Chair.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
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. 809 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
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. 810 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed temporarily:
House Bill No. 5842
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5397, entitled
A bill to authorize certain municipalities to adopt residential clean energy programs to promote the use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by owners of certain real property in certain districts; to provide for the financing of those programs through commercial lending, loans by a nonprofit corporation, utility bill charges, and other means; to authorize municipalities to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to pay the cost of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; to provide for the repayment of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide for remedies.
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. 811 Yeas—36
Ananich Green Jones Proos
Anderson Gregory Kahn Richardville
Bieda Hansen Kowall Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Caswell Hune Nofs Walker
Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—1
Young
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4441, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 80101, 80102, 80104, 80171, 80176, 80177, 80178, 80180, 80183, 80184, 80186, 80187, and 80190 (MCL 324.80101, 324.80102, 324.80104, 324.80171, 324.80176, 324.80177, 324.80178, 324.80180, 324.80183, 324.80184, 324.80186, 324.80187, and 324.80190), section 80101 as amended by 2012 PA 120, sections 80102, 80171, 80186, and 80190 as added by 1995 PA 58, section 80104 as amended by 2012 PA 58, sections 80176, 80177, and 80178 as amended by 2001 PA 12, section 80180 as amended by 2007 PA 8, and sections 80183, 80184, and 80187 as amended by 1996 PA 174, and by adding sections 80178a and 80178b.
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. 812 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4442, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13g), as amended by 2003 PA 232.
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. 813 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4443, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 82101, 82127, 82128, 82129, 82130, 82136, 82139, 82140, 82142, 82143, 82144, 82146, and 82148 (MCL 324.82101, 324.82127, 324.82128, 324.82129, 324.82130, 324.82136, 324.82139, 324.82140, 324.82142, 324.82143, 324.82144, 324.82146, and 324.82148), section 82101 as amended by 2014 PA 195, section 82127 as amended by 2001 PA 12, sections 82128 and 82129 as amended by 1999 PA 22, sections 82130, 82136, 82142, and 82146 as added by 1995 PA 58, sections 82139, 82140, 82143, and 82144 as amended by 1996 PA 183, and section 82148 as amended by 2005 PA 175, and by adding sections 82129a and 82129b.
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. 814 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4445, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 81101, 81134, 81136, 81137, 81140, 81141, and 81144 (MCL 324.81101, 324.81134, 324.81136, 324.81137, 324.81140, 324.81141, and 324.81144), section 81101 as amended by 2013 PA 249, section 81134 as amended by 2001 PA 12, sections 81136 and 81141 as amended by 1996 PA 175, and sections 81137, 81140, and 81144 as added by 1995 PA 58, and by adding section 81140b; 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. 815 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5794, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3238, 3240, and 3241a (MCL 600.3238, 600.3240, and 600.3241a), section 3238 as added and section 3240 as amended by 2014 PA 125 and section 3241a as amended by 2006 PA 579.
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. 816 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5795, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3140 (MCL 600.3140), as amended by 2004 PA 538.
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. 817 Yeas—37
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 Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
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 Gregory 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. 5195, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 7115 (MCL 289.7115), as amended by 2007 PA 114.
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.
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.
House Bill No. 4783, entitled
A bill to amend 2010 PA 275, entitled “Next Michigan development act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 125.2955), as amended by 2013 PA 238.
House Bill No. 5860, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 2601 and 2605 (MCL 339.2601 and 339.2605), as amended by 2006 PA 414.
House Bill No. 6074, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 1, 9, 10, and 15 (MCL 423.201, 423.209, 423.210, and 423.215), as amended by 2012 PA 349.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5198, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 7 (MCL 722.627), as amended by 2011 PA 70.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4920, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 205.56), as amended by 2012 PA 458.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4921, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 205.96), as amended by 2012 PA 585.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
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.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4237, entitled
A bill to amend 1929 PA 152, entitled “An act to provide for the state-owned and operated Michigan public safety communications system for police and public safety purposes; to provide for acquisition, construction, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the property and equipment necessary to operate the system; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 28.281, 28.282, and 28.283), as amended by 1996 PA 538.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:53 p.m.
12:59 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
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 at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 6074
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6074, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 1, 9, 10, and 15 (MCL 423.201, 423.209, 423.210, and 423.215), as amended by 2012 PA 349.
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. 818 Yeas—25
Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Pavlov
Brandenburg Hune Marleau Proos
Caswell Hunter Meekhof Richardville
Colbeck Jansen Moolenaar Robertson
Emmons Jones Nofs Schuitmaker
Green Kahn Pappageorge Walker
Hansen
Nays—11
Ananich Casperson Hopgood Warren
Anderson Gregory Rocca Whitmer
Bieda Hood Smith
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—1
Young
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senator Meekhof moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senators Hunter, Jones and Jansen asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hunter’s statement is as follows:
There have been numerous media reports over the last day or so about the so-called Satanic Temple of Detroit’s plan to erect here at the Capitol what they call the Snaketivity Scene with the motto: “The greatest gift is knowledge.” This is an effort to mock the concept of religious freedom, first of all, and secondly, it is obviously an attempt to scorn Christianity.
Well, I would like to respond to this development with a quote: “You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” That is from Jesus of Nazareth. I know him as Jesus the Son of the living God. John 8:44.
Senator Jones’ statement is as follows:
I want to thank the distinguished Senator from the 5th District for his words. I, too, was shocked to learn that after a group received a permit to put up a Nativity Scene on the Capitol lawn, another satanic group from Detroit received a permit to put up a Snaketivity Scene and honor the darkness. It is sickening, but it’s legal.
Then, unfortunately, the Capitol rules came out, and the group was not able to put the Nativity Scene up and down every day, so we weren’t going to have one. I have been in contact with them last night and today, and we will have a Nativity Scene. Senators will be setting it up and taking it down every day. We will make sure that we have one and that we have the true spirit of Christmas at the Capitol.
Senator Jansen’s statement, in which Senators Schuitmaker, Meekhof, Proos, Colbeck, Kowall, Emmons, Brandenburg, Moolenaar, Hildenbrand, Booher, Marleau, Robertson, Nofs, Pappageorge, Caswell, Walker, Pavlov and Casperson concurred, is as follows:
I would just like to say amen to the speaker from the 5th District.
Scheduled Meetings
Administrative Rules - Wednesday, December 17, 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5773)
Education - Wednesday, December 17, 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:07 p.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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