No. 44
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 5, 2016.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Margaret E. O’Brien.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present Hopgood—present O’Brien—present
Bieda—present Horn—present Pavlov—present
Booher—present Hune—present Proos—present
Brandenburg—present Johnson—present Robertson—present
Casperson—present Jones—present Rocca—present
Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schmidt—present
Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Schuitmaker—present
Green—present Kowall—present Shirkey—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
Pastor Drew Sweetman of Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church of Spring Lake offered the following invocation:
Almighty God, we thank You for a new day and for the opportunity this body has to serve the citizens of Michigan. We thank You for this great state and for the many blessings You have given us.
We thank You for the men and women gathered here and for the gifts that You have given them to serve us. Thank You for the work already accomplished by this session.
We ask, O God, that You would encourage each one when they face criticism. Please strengthen them when the work is hard and the debate is hard. Grant wisdom as they tackle the challenges facing our state. Enable each one here today to work with honesty and integrity.
We pray especially today for the people of Flint affected by the water crisis. We also pray for those who are working toward solutions in that city. Bless these men and women as they work for and serve the people of Michigan today. Grant that as You bless them, they will in turn be a blessing to others.
In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Ananich and Casperson entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Meekhof admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Hood moved that Senators Johnson, Knezek and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Knezek entered the Senate Chamber.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, assumed the Chair.
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
May 3, 2016
Enclosed is a copy of the following Report on Internal Control, Compliance, and Other Matters for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015:
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation
• Michigan Strategic Fund
May 3, 2016
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
• Performance audit report on Substance Abuse Services, Department of Corrections.
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, May 4:
House Bill Nos. 5345 5346 5347
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, May 4, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 950 951 952 953 954
House Bill Nos. 5630 5631 5632
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, Lieutenant Governor Calley, designated Senator Warren as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 595, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled “Motor carrier safety act of 1963,” by amending section 5 (MCL 480.15), as amended by 2013 PA 263.
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.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Kowall moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 4436
House Bill No. 4769
House Bill No. 4864
Senate Bill No. 853
Senate Bill No. 787
Senate Bill No. 792
Senate Bill No. 795
Senate Bill No. 784
Senate Bill No. 786
Senate Bill No. 790
Senate Bill No. 796
Senate Bill No. 793
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4436, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 323 (MCL 257.323), as amended by 2001 PA 159.
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. 241 Yeas—35
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Zorn
Gregory Knezek Proos
Nays—0
Excused—2
Johnson Young
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 provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4769, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7410 (MCL 333.7410), as amended by 2006 PA 552.
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. 242 Yeas—35
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Zorn
Gregory Knezek Proos
Nays—0
Excused—2
Johnson Young
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. 4864, entitled
A bill to amend 2014 PA 276, entitled “Methamphetamine abuse reporting act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 28.124).
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. 243 Yeas—35
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Zorn
Gregory Knezek Proos
Nays—0
Excused—2
Johnson Young
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 create the methamphetamine abuse reporting act; to require the department of state police to report methamphetamine-related offenses to the national association of drug diversion investigators (NADDI); to require the entry of methamphetamine-related offenses into the national precursor log exchange (NPLEx) system; to provide civil immunity under certain circumstances; to prohibit the disclosure of certain information under certain circumstances; and to provide remedies and penalties,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 853, entitled
A bill to preempt local ordinances regulating the use, disposition, or sale of, prohibiting or restricting, or imposing any fee, charge, or tax on certain containers.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Kowall moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed for today.
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 787, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. 244 Yeas—27
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor Robertson
Nays—8
Ananich Gregory Hood Knezek
Bieda Hertel Hopgood Warren
Excused—2
Johnson Young
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. 792, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. 245 Yeas—27
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor Robertson
Nays—8
Ananich Gregory Hood Knezek
Bieda Hertel Hopgood Warren
Excused—2
Johnson Young
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. 795, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. 246 Yeas—27
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor Robertson
Nays—8
Ananich Gregory Hood Knezek
Bieda Hertel Hopgood Warren
Excused—2
Johnson Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Young entered the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 784, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201 and 201a (MCL 388.1801 and 388.1801a), as amended by 2015 PA 85.
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. 247 Yeas—27
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor Robertson
Nays—9
Ananich Hertel Hopgood Warren
Bieda Hood Knezek Young
Gregory
Excused—1
Johnson
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. 786, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. 248 Yeas—26
Booher Hildenbrand Meekhof Rocca
Brandenburg Horn Nofs Schmidt
Casperson Hune O’Brien Schuitmaker
Colbeck Knollenberg Pavlov Shirkey
Emmons Kowall Proos Stamas
Green MacGregor Robertson Zorn
Hansen Marleau
Nays—10
Ananich Hertel Jones Warren
Bieda Hood Knezek Young
Gregory Hopgood
Excused—1
Johnson
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. 790, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236 and 236a (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1836a), as amended by 2015 PA 85.
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. 249 Yeas—26
Booher Hildenbrand Meekhof Rocca
Brandenburg Horn Nofs Schmidt
Casperson Hune O’Brien Schuitmaker
Colbeck Knollenberg Pavlov Shirkey
Emmons Kowall Proos Stamas
Green MacGregor Robertson Zorn
Hansen Marleau
Nays—10
Ananich Hertel Jones Warren
Bieda Hood Knezek Young
Gregory Hopgood
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 796, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2015 PA 139 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.
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. 250 Yeas—26
Booher Hildenbrand Meekhof Rocca
Brandenburg Horn Nofs Schmidt
Casperson Hune O’Brien Schuitmaker
Colbeck Knollenberg Pavlov Shirkey
Emmons Kowall Proos Stamas
Green MacGregor Robertson Zorn
Hansen Marleau
Nays—10
Ananich Hertel Johnson Knezek
Bieda Hood Jones Warren
Gregory Hopgood
Excused—0
Not Voting—1
Young
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 793, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. 251 Yeas—27
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor Robertson
Nays—10
Ananich Hertel Johnson Warren
Bieda Hood Knezek Young
Gregory Hopgood
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
April 4, 2016
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2.104(c), I am requesting that the Senate Finance Committee hold a hearing on the appointment of Marcus Abood to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, and make written recommendations to the Government Operations Committee on this appointment.
May 5, 2016
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2.104(c), I am requesting that the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee hold a hearing on the appointment of Shelly Edgerton as Director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and make written recommendations to the Government Operations Committee on this appointment.
Sincerely,
Senator Arlan Meekhof, Chairman
Government Operations Committee
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senators Bieda and Warren asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Bieda’s statement is as follows:
Colleagues, I wanted to rise today to stop our daily business for a second and focus our thoughts on a very important holiday. This Sunday, May 8, is Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day recognizes mothers and motherhood, as well as all the positive contributions they make to society. Between the 1870s and 1880s, women’s peace groups tried to establish holidays in favor of peace and against war. The purpose of which was to reunite families who had been divided during the American Civil War. In its present form, Mother’s Day was observed on May 12, 1907, in the Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia. In a few years, the day was widely celebrated. On May 8, 1914, the U.S. Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day is celebrated throughout the world. In the United Kingdom, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent and is called Mothering Sunday. In Brazil, Mother’s Day is second only to Christmas. In Japan, Mother’s Day is a day of pampering for moms. Kids take over the household chores. In France, Mother’s Day was originally declared a holiday by Napoleon, becoming an official holiday in 1950. Serbia needs three days to fully acknowledge their mothers and the spirit of family. Different countries may celebrate with different customs, but the emotion and love for our mothers that tie our families together is the same the world over. It is extremely important to honor moms for everything they do all year long.
In a special message to my own mother, I want to wish her a very Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you, Mom, for everything you did for me. I would like to make that same greeting on behalf of my colleagues to all mothers, whether you are blessed to have your children with you at this time and date, or if they have passed on, the warm memories that you may have of them. I also would like to commend my colleagues, staff, and clerks who are also mothers. I want to thank you for everything that you have done for our state, for your families, and for our nation.
Senator Warren’s statement is as follows
I have a very special introduction. I have a group of female basketball players who are visiting us today from Ann Arbor Preparatory High School in Ypsilanti. The Gator Girls Basketball Team won the Class C State Championship this year, beating Traverse City St. Francis High School 53-37. Arbor Prep is the first charter school in Michigan history to win a girls basketball state championship. That is pretty amazing, I think.
Senior Nastassja Chambers led the team in scoring 14.1 points per game and was named First Team All-State. She received a full ride scholarship to play for Wayne State University, staying right here in our great state of Michigan. She was a four-year starter at Arbor Prep.
What is exciting about this charter school is not just that they have an amazing girls basketball team, but they are also achieving great academic success. U.S. News & World Report recently named Arbor Prep the No. 10-ranked high school in all of Michigan among all charter schools and traditional high schools.
Please help me welcome this amazing girls basketball team who are known not just for being terrific athletes, but amazing academians too.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 29.
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Edgar “Ed” Fredricks, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 41, p. 623.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Casperson introduced
Senate Bill No. 955, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 205c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Stamas, Brandenburg, Jones and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 956, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 205.432), as amended by 2014 PA 272.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 5345, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 516 (MCL 206.516), as amended by 1987 PA 254.
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 Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.
House Bill No. 5346, entitled
A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” by amending section 2a (MCL 36.2a), as added by 2011 PA 283.
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 Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.
House Bill No. 5347, entitled
A bill to amend 1921 PA 359, entitled “An act to provide for the issuance of veterans’ licenses without cost to former members of the armed forces of the United States to sell their own goods within this state; and to prescribe remedies,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 35.441 and 35.442), section 1 as amended by 1989 PA 20 and section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 187.
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 Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Commerce reported
Senate Bill No. 899, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 141, entitled “Grain dealers act,” by amending sections 3 and 9 (MCL 285.63 and 285.69), as amended by 2002 PA 80, and by adding section 26a; 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.
Wayne A. Schmidt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Schmidt, Kowall, MacGregor, O’Brien and Hertel
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Commerce reported
Senate Bill No. 900, entitled
A bill to amend 2003 PA 198, entitled “Farm produce insurance act,” by amending sections 7, 9, 11, and 15 (MCL 285.317, 285.319, 285.321, and 285.325), as amended by 2012 PA 149.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne A. Schmidt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Schmidt, Kowall, MacGregor, O’Brien and Hertel
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Commerce submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Kowall, MacGregor, O’Brien and Hertel
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4580, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9f (MCL 211.9f), as amended by 2015 PA 119.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4984, entitled
A bill to amend 2003 PA 260, entitled “Tax reverted clean title act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 211.1025), as amended by 2012 PA 222.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 5439, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 125.2686), as amended by 2010 PA 277.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Brandenburg (C), Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 15, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan firearms freedom act; to make certain findings regarding intrastate commerce; to prohibit federal regulation of firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition involved purely in intrastate commerce in this state; to provide for certain exceptions to federal regulation; and to establish certain manufacturing requirements.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Bieda
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4787, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 213a.
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 and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Bieda
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4830, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2011 PA 202.
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 and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Bieda
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda
Excused: Senator Rocca
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 690, entitled
A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled “Michigan telecommunications act,” by amending subheading E of article 3 and section 315 (MCL 484.2315), as amended by 2011 PA 58.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 691, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17601 (MCL 333.17601), as added by 2008 PA 524.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 692, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 939 (MCL 330.1939), as amended by 1990 PA 263.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 693, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “Division on deafness act,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 408.201), as amended by 1988 PA 434.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 694, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “Division on deafness act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 408.202), as amended by 1988 PA 434.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5182, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the maintenance, management and control, of the Michigan school for the deaf, and to repeal all laws inconsistent herewith,” by amending section 1 (MCL 393.51).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5183, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “Division on deafness act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 408.203), as amended by 1988 PA 434.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5184, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “Division on deafness act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 408.205), as amended by 1988 PA 434.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5185, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 221 (MCL 750.221).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5186, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1534 (MCL 380.1534).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5187, entitled
A bill to amend 1899 PA 44, entitled “An act to provide for the publication and distribution of publications, laws, and documents, reports of the several officers, boards of officers and public institutions of this state now or hereafter to be published; to provide for the replacing of publications lost by fire or otherwise; to provide for the publication and distribution of the Michigan manual; to provide for duties of certain state and local government departments and agencies; to establish certain funds; and to provide for certain penalties and remedies,” by amending section 34 (MCL 24.34).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5188, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “Division on deafness act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 408.204), as amended by 1988 PA 434.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Shirkey (C), Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 833, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 291, entitled “Firefighters training council act,” by amending sections 2, 13, and 14 (MCL 29.362, 29.373, and 29.374), as amended by 2006 PA 213.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
David S. Hildenbrand
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hildenbrand, MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Hertel, Knezek and Young
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 883, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding sections 360 and 360a.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
David S. Hildenbrand
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hildenbrand, MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Hertel, Knezek and Young
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 914, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled “Emergency management act,” by amending section 18 (MCL 30.418), as amended by 2013 PA 109.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
David S. Hildenbrand
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hildenbrand, MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Hertel and Young
Nays: Senator Knezek
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 4, 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 Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Nofs (C), Proos, Horn, Schuitmaker, Hune, Shirkey, Zorn, Hopgood, Knezek and Bieda
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Legislative Council submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Meekhof (C), Rocca, Stamas and Hood
Excused: Senators Schmidt and Ananich
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune and Warren
Excused: Senators Knollenberg, Hertel and Johnson
Scheduled Meetings
Joint Select Committee on the Flint Water Public Health Emergency - Tuesday, May 10, 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5307)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:40 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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