No. 23

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2016

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 3, 2016.

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 Hopgood—present Pavlov—present

Bieda—present Horn—present Proos—present

Booher—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Brandenburg—present Johnson—present Rocca—present

Casperson—present Jones—present Schmidt—present

Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present

Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present

Green—present Kowall—present Smith—present

Gregory—present MacGregor—present Stamas—present

Hansen—present Marleau—present Warren—present

Hertel—present Meekhof—present Young—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present

Hood—present O’Brien—present

Reverend Alan Eisinger of Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Warren offered the following invocation:

O God, our times are in Your hands. May Your face shine on these men and women whom You have called to serve You in the civil realm. Bless them with dreams and visions of all that they can become as individuals and all that our beloved state of Michigan can become.

Grant them good health, mental acumen, and emotional well-being. Endow them with the fruits of Your Spirit; joy in their service; peace in their actions; patience with all, including themselves; faithfulness to You, their ideals, one another, and their constituents; gentleness with their opponents and detractors; and self-control in thought, word, and deed. May all that they accomplish be pleasing in Your sight and to the welfare of our people.

Into Your hands we commend ourselves and all things. Amen.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senators Booher, Green and Young entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that Senators Casperson and Nofs be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, March 2:

House Bill Nos. 4898 5107

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, March 2, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 832 833 834 835 836 837 838 839

House Bill Nos. 5409 5410 5411 5412 5413 5414 5415 5416 5417 5418 5419 5420 5421 5422

5423

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

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

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator MacGregor as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, having assumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

House Bill No. 4887, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled “Michigan education savings program act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 390.1479), as amended by 2007 PA 153.

Senate Bill No. 751, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “Banking code of 1999,” by amending section 4111 (MCL 487.14111), as added by 2014 PA 399.

Senate Bill No. 752, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 315a and 376a (MCL 750.315a and 750.376a), as amended by 2014 PA 400.

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:

Senate Bill No. 748, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “Banking code of 1999,” by amending the title and sections 2202 and 2203 (MCL 487.12202 and 487.12203).

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:

Senate Bill No. 749, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “Banking code of 1999,” by amending section 1201 (MCL 487.11201).

Substitute (S-1).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 750, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “Banking code of 1999,” by amending section 4301 (MCL 487.14301).

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.

During the Committee of the Whole, Senators Casperson and Nofs entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 444, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 209A.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 471, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 8134 (MCL 600.8134), as amended by 2014 PA 60.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 472, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 244, entitled “An act to require tobacco product manufacturers to place funds in escrow for medical expenses incurred by the state due to tobacco related illnesses; to establish a formula for determining the amount of the escrow; to establish the conditions for release of funds from escrow; to prescribe powers and duties of the attorney general; and to provide for civil penalties for violation of this act,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 445.2051 and 445.2052), section 2 as amended by 2003 PA 286.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 83 Yeas—38

Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Hansen Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

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

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 473, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” (MCL 205.421 to 205.436) by adding section 6e.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 84 Yeas—38

Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Hansen Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 644, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 230, entitled “Municipal health facilities corporations act,” by amending section 305a (MCL 331.1305a), as added by 2010 PA 331.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 85 Yeas—37

Ananich Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Hune Nofs Smith

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Stamas

Green Jones Pavlov Warren

Gregory Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel

Nays—1

Colbeck

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Third Reading of Bills

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

Senate Bill No. 332

Senate Bill No. 333

Senate Bill No. 656

Senate Bill No. 657

Senate Bill No. 672

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 332, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 703 (MCL 436.1703), as amended by 2012 PA 125.

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. 86 Yeas—36

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Casperson Horn Meekhof Smith

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Gregory Jones Pavlov Young

Hansen Knezek Proos Zorn

Nays—2

Green Schuitmaker

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 333, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 319 (MCL 257.319), as amended by 2015 PA 11.

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. 87 Yeas—36

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Casperson Horn Meekhof Smith

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Gregory Jones Pavlov Young

Hansen Knezek Proos Zorn

Nays—2

Green Schuitmaker

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 656, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 901 (MCL 339.901), as amended by 2014 PA 560.

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. 88 Yeas—38

Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Hansen Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 657, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 70, entitled “An act to regulate the collection practices of certain persons; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to provide penalties and civil fines,” by amending section 1 (MCL 445.251).

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. 89 Yeas—38

Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Hansen Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 672, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 5109 (MCL 700.5109), as added by 2011 PA 61.

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. 90 Yeas—38

Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Hansen Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 3

Senate Resolution No. 76

Senate Resolution No. 75

Senate Resolution No. 12

The motion prevailed.

Senators Gregory, Marleau, Robertson, Knollenberg, Kowall, Schmidt, Zorn, Green and Bieda offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 152.

A resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.

Whereas, The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on April 5, 2016, at the Commission meeting to be held at Glen Oaks County Park in Farmington Hills, Michigan; and

Whereas, The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was established under 1965 PA 261 on February 8, 1966; and

Whereas, The Oakland County Park System was created on April 8, 1966, and the first .25 mill levy to support the system was approved on November 8, 1966; and

Whereas, Every millage request has been approved by Oakland County voters; the most recent in 2010 with 76 percent of the vote and was the highest approval rate ever; and

Whereas, The current park system consists of:

• 13 parks totaling 6,700 acres and 65 miles of natural and paved trails;

• 5 golf courses (Glen Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Red Oaks, Springfield Oaks, and White Lake Oaks);

• 3 dog parks (Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks, and Red Oaks);

• 2 waterparks (Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks);

• 2 nature centers (Red Oaks and Independence Oaks);

• 2 full-service campgrounds (Addison Oaks and Groveland Oaks);

• 5 day use parks (Catalpa Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Orion Oaks, and Rose Oaks); and

• The Oakland County Farmers Market; and

Whereas, The Mobile Recreation Program includes trailers that will bring you a portable zipline, two climbing towers, five inflatable fun packages, three mobile stages, and three transit buses; and

Whereas, The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been the innovative leader providing 50 years of innovative parks and facilities for its residents; and

Whereas, From the development of the first wave pool in Michigan at Waterford Oaks to building a golf course over the Red Run Drain, creating the first countywide program for adaptive recreation and originating the Great Marshmallow Drop in 1978, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has been the leader in developing unique opportunities within its borders for families to enjoy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission as a token of our esteem.

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

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Booher, Brandenburg and Hopgood were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senators Knezek, Gregory, Hood, Ananich, Young, Warren, Bieda, Hopgood, Hertel and Johnson offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 153.

A resolution to extend subpoena power to the Senate Oversight Committee and the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security Committee for the purpose of investigating the quality of care and staffing at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.

Whereas, The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans is tasked with providing skilled nursing and compassionate care to our military veterans and family members. In February 2016, the Auditor General released a performance audit report identifying multiple issues with care and staffing at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans; and

Whereas, Full access to accurate information is essential for sound decision making by any public or private body; and

Whereas, Section 1 of 1931 PA 118, MCL 4.101, provides, in part, that:

“Committees and commissions of or appointed by the legislature may by resolution of the legislature be authorized to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses and/or to examine the books and records of any persons, partnerships or corporations involved in a matter properly before any of such committees or commissions.”

; and

Whereas, Section 1 of 1952 PA 46, MCL 4.541, provides, in part, that:

“...any standing or select committee of the senate or the house of representatives, and any joint select committee of the senate and house of representatives, shall be authorized to subpoena and have produced before any such committee, or inspect the records and files of any state department, board, institution or agency; and it shall be the duty of any state department, board, institution or agency to produce before the committee as required by the subpoena, or permit the members of any such committee to inspect its records and files.”

; and

Whereas, Pursuant to Rule 2.102 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the authority for a committee to issue subpoenas shall be granted by resolution; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That, pursuant to MCL 4.101, MCL 4.541, and Rule 2.102 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, we hereby grant subpoena power to the Senate Oversight Committee and the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security Committee for the purpose of investigating the quality of care and staffing at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The committees may administer oaths, take sworn testimony, and examine the books, files, and records of any persons, partnerships, corporations, state departments, boards, institutions, or agencies related to the committees’ investigation of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.

Pursuant to rule 3.204, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Senator Brandenburg was named co‑sponsor of the resolution.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Hertel, Rocca, Ananich, O’Brien, Smith, Bieda, Gregory, Jones, Casperson, Horn, Nofs, Schuitmaker, Warren, Hopgood, Hood, Young, Zorn, Johnson, Hansen, Hune, Kowall, Knezek, Marleau, Green, Colbeck, Brandenburg, Stamas and Schmidt introduced

Senate Bill No. 840, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

Senators Knezek, Schmidt, Bieda, O’Brien and Hertel introduced

Senate Bill No. 841, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 24, 33, and 35 (MCL 169.224, 169.233, and 169.235), as amended by 2015 PA 269.

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

Senator Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 842, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 21, entitled “Regulatory loan act,” by amending sections 1 and 13 (MCL 493.1 and 493.13), section 1 as amended by 2002 PA 393 and section 13 as amended by 2001 PA 270.

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

Senator Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 843, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 160, entitled “Credit services protection act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 445.1822 and 445.1823), section 2 as amended by 2009 PA 97, and by adding section 3a.

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

House Bill No. 4898, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled “An act to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters; to establish uniform procedures and minimum requirements for adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide remedies,” by amending sections 1, 2, 5a, 6, 7, and 9 (MCL 287.331, 287.332, 287.335a, 287.336, 287.337, and 287.339), sections 1, 6, 7, and 9 as amended by 1997 PA 7 and section 5a as added by 1980 PA 214, and by adding sections 9c and 9d.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 5107, entitled

A bill to create the human trafficking notification act; to require the posting of certain notices relating to human trafficking; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local departments and agencies; and to provide a remedy.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4187, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 377d; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda

The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported

Senate Joint Resolution C, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 35 of article IX, to provide for the use of certain revenues generated from leases for the extraction of nonrenewable resources from state-owned lands and to modify the allowable expenditures from the Michigan natural resources trust fund.

With the recommendation that the joint resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Goeffrey M. Hansen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt and Green

Nays: None

The joint resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported

Senate Bill No. 16, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 1902 and 1903 (MCL 324.1902 and 324.1903), section 1902 as amended by 2012 PA 619 and section 1903 as amended by 2011 PA 117; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Goeffrey M. Hansen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt and Green

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported

Senate Bill No. 773, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by repealing section 48714 (MCL 324.48714).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Goeffrey M. Hansen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Hansen (C), Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Environmental Quality submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Green (C), MacGregor and Hopgood

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Corrections submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Proos (C), Knollenberg and Gregory

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hildenbrand (C), MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Hertel, Knezek and Young

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Higher Education submitted the following:

Joint meeting held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schuitmaker (C), MacGregor and Hertel

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Green (C), Booher and Hopgood

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Nofs, Booher and Young

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hansen (C), Knollenberg and Young

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, March 8, March 15, and March 22, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Community Colleges - Friday, March 18, 1:00 p.m., Kirtland Community College, Rooms 251-252, Administration Building, 10775 N. Saint Helen Road, Roscommon; and Wednesday, March 23, 9:00 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2768)

Health and Human Services - Tuesday, March 8, 2:30 p.m., and Thursday, March 10, 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Judiciary - Wednesday, March 9, 9:00 a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)

K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesday, March 9, 8:45 a.m. or later after conclusion of House/Senate K-12 Appropriations Subcommittee meeting, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, March 9, 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesdays, March 8 and March 15, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403; March 22, 8:30 a.m., Room 405; and May 3, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Transportation - Thursdays, March 10, March 17, and March 24, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Banking and Financial Institutions - Tuesday, March 8, 2:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Education - Tuesday, March 8, 12:00 noon, Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Finance - Tuesday, March 8, 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Health Policy - Tuesday, March 8, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1721)

Legislative Council - Thursday, March 17, 9:30 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)

Local Government - Tuesday, March 8, 12:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:45 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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