No. 19
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 26, 2015.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present 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—excused
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present
Hood—present O’Brien—present
Pastor Brad Hulcy of Woodside Bible Church of White Lake offered the following invocation:
O Father, our God, we thank You for waking us up this morning; and for the measure of strength that You give us for this day, we return thanks. We thank You for allowing us to be in a state that is incredibly beautiful from Your creative hand. Even this morning as You painted the landscape with snow, we see Your handiwork.
God, we thank You for these men and women who serve this state. God, I pray that even in this meeting today that You give them real wisdom beyond their own as they lead, as they debate, and as they discuss issues that are pertinent to each one of our communities. God, I ask that You give them strength, because this is not an easy job. Father, I pray that as You use them that they would lead in righteousness. We know that Your word says, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to all people.” God, help them to lead righteously, and help them to lead well.
God, we commit this day to You and all that is said and done. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Schuitmaker entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communications were received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notices of Filing
January 8, 2015
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-133-LR (Secretary of State Filing #15-01-26) on this date at 3:16 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Judges Retirement - General Hearing Rules.”
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
January 8, 2015
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(v1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-134-LR (Secretary of State Filing #15-01-27) on this date at 3:16 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Public School Retirement - General Hearing Rules.”
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
January 8, 2015
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-132-LR (Secretary of State Filing #15-01-25) on this date at 3:16 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “State Police Retirement - General Hearing Rules.”
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
January 8, 2015
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-130-ED (Secretary of State Filing #15-01-23) on this date at 3:16 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Administrator Certification Hearings.”
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
January 8, 2015
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-131-LR (Secretary of State Filing #15-01-24) on this date at 3:16 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Teaching Certificates and School Administrator Certificates.”
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
January 8, 2015
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2014-127-TP (Secretary of State Filing #15-01-22) on this date at 3:16 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Michigan Administrative Hearing System.”
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
January 15, 2015
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2013-100-LR (Secretary of State Filing #15-01-29) on this date at 10:33 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Administrative Hearing Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
January 15, 2015
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2013-105-LR (Secretary of State Filing #15-01-28) on this date at 10:33 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Michigan Medical Marihuana.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Sincerely,
Ruth Johnson
Secretary of State
Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, February 25:
House Bill Nos. 4076 4159 4160 4161
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, February 25, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 153 154 155 156 157
House Bill Nos. 4225 4226 4227 4228 4229 4230 4231 4232 4233 4234 4235 4236 4237 4238
Senator Kowall moved that Senators Green and Nofs be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood moved that Senator Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood moved that Senator Young be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Bieda admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Nofs and Green entered the Senate Chamber.
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.
10:37 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
During the recess, Senator Bieda introduced the Warren Consolidated Schools Career Preparation Center pre-engineering and computer-aided design students, Team Top Gun Aviation, state champions of the Real World Design Challenge; and instructor James Mandl; and presented them with Special Tributes.
Mr. Mandl responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 137
Senate Bill No. 138
House Bill No. 4110
House Bill No. 4112
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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 Proos 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 without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4110, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 11m, 18, 22a, 22b, 51a, 51c, 147c, 147d, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1611m, 388.1618, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1747c, 388.1747d, 388.1801, and 388.1836), sections 11, 11m, 18, 22a, 22b, 51a, 51c, 147c, 201, and 236 as amended and section 147d as added by 2014 PA 476; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Senate Bill No. 137, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 101, entitled “Autism coverage reimbursement act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 550.1838), as added by 2014 PA 401.
Senate Bill No. 138, entitled
A bill to amend 1989 PA 196, entitled “An act to abolish the criminal assessments commission; to prescribe certain duties of the crime victim services commission; to create the crime victim’s rights fund; to provide for expenditures from the fund; to provide for assessments against criminal defendants and certain juvenile offenders; to provide for payment of crime victim’s rights services; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and departments,” by amending section 4 (MCL 780.904), as amended by 2014 PA 299.
House Bill No. 4112, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies and for capital outlay for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bills were 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 rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:
Senate Bill No. 137
Senate Bill No. 138
House Bill No. 4110
House Bill No. 4112
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Kowall moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 4110
House Bill No. 4112
Senate Bill No. 137
Senate Bill No. 138
Senate Bill No. 81
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4110, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 11m, 18, 22a, 22b, 51a, 51c, 147c, 147d, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1611m, 388.1618, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1747c, 388.1747d, 388.1801, and 388.1836), sections 11, 11m, 18, 22a, 22b, 51a, 51c, 147c, 201, and 236 as amended and section 147d as added by 2014 PA 476; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Hopgood offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 29, line 4, by striking out “$364,724,900.00.” and inserting “$197,614,100.00.”.
2. Amend page 29, line 6, by striking out “$0.00.” and inserting “$167,110,800.00.”.
3. Amend page 32, line 14, after “is” by striking out “$307,191,300.00,”.
4. Amend page 32, line 15, by striking out all of lines 15 through 17 and inserting “following:
(a) State school aid fund, $195,880,500.00.
(b) State general fund/general purpose money, $111,310,800.00.”.
5. Amend page 32, line 26, after “from” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “general fund/general purpose money.”.
6. Amend page 33, line 3, after “from” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “general fund/general purpose money.”.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 25 Yeas—14
Ananich Hertel Jones Smith
Bieda Hood Knezek Warren
Colbeck Hopgood Rocca Zorn
Gregory Johnson
Nays—23
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Emmons Knollenberg O’Brien Shirkey
Green Kowall Pavlov Stamas
Hansen MacGregor Proos
Excused—1
Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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. 26 Yeas—23
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Emmons Knollenberg O’Brien Shirkey
Green Kowall Pavlov Stamas
Hansen MacGregor Proos
Nays—14
Ananich Hertel Jones Smith
Bieda Hood Knezek Warren
Colbeck Hopgood Rocca Zorn
Gregory Johnson
Excused—1
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 make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Hopgood asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hopgood’s statement is as follows:
I rise to offer an amendment to the negative supplemental bill before us, House Bill No. 4110, that will prevent the shift of $167 million in school aid funds. Unfortunately, over the past several years, the School Aid Fund has continually been raided by the Republican majorities and Governor Snyder. Year after year, this body insists on balancing the budget on the backs of our kids, and I wonder why we have to do this at all, considering that there is so much rhetoric in this town about how we don’t have deficits.
Though you can try and put your spin on it, this negative supplemental is essentially another cut to our schools by this body and Governor Snyder. We have seen time and again that the Governor has no qualms about pilfering the School Aid Fund to cover his budget shortfalls whenever it is convenient for him, and the legislative majorities go right along with it. Well, it’s not convenient for our kids. This $167 million can be going to our elementary, middle, and high schools where it is desperately needed.
Adding insult to injury, even more money is expected to come out of the School Aid Fund for the 2016 budget. Our public schools have already endured enough cuts, and instead of working to make them whole and increasing their funding, this body and the Governor want to take away $167 million more. Every time the Legislature loots the School Aid Fund, it is a betrayal to the voters and an insult to our students. How can we expect voters to go to the polls and support Proposal 1 when the Legislature and Governor can so easily take the money out the other side?
It’s not fair. It’s not right and it needs to stop. I ask for all of you to stand up for our kids and schools, and support this amendment to protect vital K-12 school funding for K-12 schools.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4112, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies and for capital outlay for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Gregory offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 3, line 24, by striking out “(20,000,000)” and inserting “(5,490,400)”.
2. Amend page 3, line 27, by striking out “(228,191,500)” and inserting “(213,681,900)”.
3. Amend page 4, line 3, by striking out “(180,828,900)” and inserting “(166,319,300)”.
4. Amend page 4, line 6, by striking out “(112,615,300)” and inserting “(103,105,700)”.
5. Amend page 4, line 11, by striking out “(124,975,600)” and inserting “(119,975,600)” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 27 Yeas—15
Ananich Hertel Johnson Smith
Bieda Hood Knezek Warren
Colbeck Hopgood O’Brien Zorn
Gregory Horn Rocca
Nays—22
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Hune Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Jones Nofs Schuitmaker
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Shirkey
Green Kowall Proos Stamas
Hansen MacGregor
Excused—1
Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Hertel offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 6, following line 16, by inserting:
“Public resource allocation study............................................................................................ $ 1,000,000”.
2. Amend page 6, line 18, by striking out “(39,100)” and inserting “960,900”.
3. Amend page 6, line 20, by striking out “(39,100)” and inserting “960,900” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
4. Amend page 23, following line 3, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Sec. 302. Funds appropriated in part 1 for public resource allocation study shall be expended in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for a statewide public resource allocation study as required under section 1281a of the revised school code, MCL 380.1281a.”.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 28 Yeas—12
Ananich Hertel Johnson Rocca
Bieda Hood Jones Smith
Gregory Hopgood Knezek Warren
Nays—25
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Knollenberg O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Kowall Pavlov Stamas
Green MacGregor Proos Zorn
Hansen
Excused—1
Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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. 29 Yeas—26
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Knezek O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor
Nays—11
Ananich Hertel Johnson Smith
Bieda Hood Jones Warren
Gregory Hopgood Rocca
Excused—1
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.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Gregory and Hertel asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Gregory’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to ask for support of this amendment. This amendment restores the $5 million cut to the Graduate Medical Education program, which allows hospitals to hire medical students to do their residencies in Michigan. Adequate funding for this program is a critical component to retaining and attracting great talent in our state. Due to the current doctor shortage in Michigan, the Michigan Health Council estimates we will need an additional 8,000 to 12,000 physicians by 2020.
The GME program will also help us to meet the growing need of doctors that the successfully-implemented Healthy Michigan and the 550,000 new enrollees have brought to our state. This is an economic and health issue. Eighty-one percent of practicing doctors who do their residencies in Michigan stay in Michigan. These doctors are young doctors. These are young people coming to this state and saying, “We like Michigan and we will stay here.” Without their residency slots, there will be increased barriers to accessing health care. Also 45 percent of Michigan’s practicing family physicians are eligible for retirement in 10 years.
Colleagues, this is not the time to be shortchanging our medical residency programs or the state. I ask for your support of this amendment.
Senator Hertel’s statement is as follows:
I rise in support of my amendment which would appropriate $1 million to pay for a statewide study to determine the true costs of educating a child from kindergarten through 12th grade. Governor Snyder asked us for this appropriation in his supplemental request letter of February 11, 2015. This study was a key component to the bipartisan compromise on road funding last session. Leaders from both sides of the aisle agreed that it makes sense to find out how much it would cost to adequately fund education. To determine the funding level for education without knowing what education costs is completely backwards, yet that is how we have operated for years. How can you give an answer when you don’t even know what the question is? You can’t.
It is time to honor our promises, and I mean both the promise to our children and promises made to each other during the bipartisan package that we passed on roads last year. It is time to honor our promises and do our job the right way. I ask for your support on this amendment.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 137, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 101, entitled “Autism coverage reimbursement act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 550.1838), as added by 2014 PA 401.
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. 30 Yeas—26
Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Proos
Brandenburg Hopgood MacGregor Robertson
Casperson Horn Marleau Schmidt
Emmons Hune Meekhof Schuitmaker
Green Jones Nofs Shirkey
Gregory Knezek Pavlov Stamas
Hansen Knollenberg
Nays—11
Ananich Hertel O’Brien Warren
Bieda Hood Rocca Zorn
Colbeck Johnson Smith
Excused—1
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. 138, entitled
A bill to amend 1989 PA 196, entitled “An act to abolish the criminal assessments commission; to prescribe certain duties of the crime victim services commission; to create the crime victim’s rights fund; to provide for expenditures from the fund; to provide for assessments against criminal defendants and certain juvenile offenders; to provide for payment of crime victim’s rights services; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and departments,” by amending section 4 (MCL 780.904), as amended by 2014 PA 299.
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. 31 Yeas—27
Booher Horn Marleau Schmidt
Brandenburg Hune Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Jones Nofs Shirkey
Emmons Knezek O’Brien Smith
Green Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Hansen Kowall Proos Zorn
Hildenbrand MacGregor Robertson
Nays—10
Ananich Gregory Hopgood Rocca
Bieda Hertel Johnson Warren
Colbeck Hood
Excused—1
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. 81, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2014 PA 40.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Knezek offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 30, following line 5, by inserting:
“Enacting section 2. The legislature shall annually appropriate sufficient funds from the state general fund to the state school aid fund created in section 11 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 to fully compensate for any loss of revenue to the state school aid fund resulting from the enactment of this amendatory act.”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 32 Yeas—12
Ananich Hertel Johnson Rocca
Bieda Hood Jones Smith
Gregory Hopgood Knezek Warren
Nays—25
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Knollenberg O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Kowall Pavlov Stamas
Green MacGregor Proos Zorn
Hansen
Excused—1
Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Hertel offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 5, line 7, after “institution” by inserting “THAT IS INCORPORATED OR ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE OR HAS ITS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THIS STATE”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 33 Yeas—10
Ananich Hertel Johnson Smith
Bieda Hood Knezek Warren
Gregory Hopgood
Nays—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
Excused—1
Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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. 34 Yeas—33
Ananich Hansen MacGregor Rocca
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Schmidt
Booher Horn Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hune Nofs Shirkey
Casperson Jones O’Brien Smith
Colbeck Knezek Pavlov Stamas
Emmons Knollenberg Proos Warren
Green Kowall Robertson Zorn
Gregory
Nays—4
Hertel Hood Hopgood Johnson
Excused—1
Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Hertel asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hertel’s statement is as follows:
My amendment assures that only banks and credit unions incorporated in Michigan can take the principal residency exemption. I do this for three reasons. First, this is an issue of fairness. No out-of-state person can qualify for this exemption, and I see no reason to allow a corporation that is out-of-state to do so. Second, while I can understand the benefit to our local banks and credit unions who are investing this tax savings back into their community, giving a tax break to out-of-state companies will show no benefit to our local communities and will be taking money out of our state. Finally, as Register of Deeds, I was on the frontline of the foreclosure crisis. I did town halls in front of dozens of properties, all owned by out-of-state banks, that had been vacant for more than a year. These homes were often in terrible shape and falling apart in our neighborhoods. Several times a neighbor would come out and tell us that an animal was living in the home. There were roofs caving in and lots of structural damage.
This never happened with a community bank. This never happened with a credit union, and because of that and the amount of damaged properties in my community and communities across the state, I would like to limit this only to our in-state companies that have investments here—it matters to them what happens in our communities—and not give it to out-of-state banks that, quite frankly, do not seem to care about some of the things that have happened in my community.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received on February 25, 2015, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2015-8
Amendment of Executive Order 2015-7
Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission
Hispanic/Latino Commission
Department of Civil Rights
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units that he considers necessary for efficient administration; and
WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that each principal department shall be under the supervision of the Governor unless otherwise provided by the constitution; and
WHEREAS, there is a continued need to reorganize functions among state departments to ensure efficient administration; and
WHEREAS, programs, agencies, and commissions should be placed among the principal departments on a consistent, logical basis in order to ensure the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars and to allow the state to offer more streamlined services; and
WHEREAS, this amended order is a replacement of Executive Order 2015-7; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the powers and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
In addition to the members appointed to the Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission under Section II.B. of Executive Reorganization Order 2009-21, the Director of the Office for New Americans or his or her designee, shall serve as a non-voting ex officio member of the Commission.
II. HISPANIC/LATINO COMMISSION
In addition to the members appointed to the Hispanic/Latino Commission under MCL 18.302(1), 1975 PA 164, as amended, the Director of the Office for New Americans or his or her designee, shall serve as a non-voting ex officio member of the Commission.
This Order shall be effective immediately upon the filing of this Order.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of Michigan this 25th day of February, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Fifteen.
Richard D. Snyder
Governor
By the Governor:
Ruth A. Johnson
Secretary of State
The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 34, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 1, 2a, 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5j, 5k, 5l, 5o, and 8 (MCL 28.421, 28.422a, 28.424, 28.425, 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425c, 28.425d, 28.425e, 28.425f, 28.425j, 28.425k, 28.425l, 28.425o, and 28.428), section 1 as amended by 2014 PA 203, section 2a as amended by 2013 PA 3, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 6, sections 5 and 5a as added by 2000 PA 381, section 5b as amended by 2014 PA 207, sections 5c and 5d as amended by 2002 PA 719, section 5e as amended by 2014 PA 204, sections 5f and 5k as amended by 2012 PA 123, section 5j as amended by 2004 PA 254, section 5l as amended by 2012 PA 32, section 5o as amended by 2014 PA 206, and section 8 as amended by 2008 PA 406, and by adding section 5x; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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. 35 Yeas—28
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Marleau Rocca
Casperson Hune Meekhof Schmidt
Colbeck Jones Nofs Schuitmaker
Emmons Knezek O’Brien Shirkey
Green Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Hansen Kowall Proos Zorn
Nays—9
Ananich Hertel Hopgood Smith
Bieda Hood Johnson Warren
Gregory
Excused—1
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.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, assumed the Chair.
Senate Bill No. 35, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2012 PA 124.
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.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No. 17
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senator Knollenberg offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 17.
A resolution commemorating March 2015 as Ethnic and Cultural Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The culture of the people of the state of Michigan has continually been renewed and enriched by the many different individuals who have chosen to come to Michigan, become citizens, and call this state their home; and
Whereas, Each individual brings with them a part of his or her own heritage which over time integrates into one common heritage, leading us to become a united people; and
Whereas, As a unified people with one common heritage, we represent the past, present, and future traditions of our great state; and
Whereas, As united citizens, we celebrate Michigan’s heritage with pride and great esteem; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate March 2015 as Ethnic and Cultural Heritage Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Royal Oak resident Joan Larson, who originated this idea years ago, as a token of our highest esteem.
Senators Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Hansen, Hertel, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Horn, Proos, Rocca, Schmidt and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Schmidt, Casperson, Knezek, Proos, Zorn, Hansen and Warren introduced
Senate Bill No. 165, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 624a, 657, 660, 662, 901, and 907 (MCL 257.624a, 257.657, 257.660, 257.662, 257.901, and 257.907), section 624a as amended by 2012 PA 306, sections 657 and 662 as amended by 2002 PA 494, section 660 as amended by 2006 PA 339, and section 907 as amended by 2014 PA 303, and by adding sections 518a and 625p.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Casperson, Schmidt, Knezek, Proos, Zorn, Hansen and Warren introduced
Senate Bill No. 166, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 33 (MCL 257.33), as amended by 2013 PA 36, and by adding section 7b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Zorn, Horn, Green, Emmons, Marleau, Casperson and Knollenberg introduced
Senate Bill No. 167, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 113 (MCL 208.1113), as amended by 2012 PA 601.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Bieda and Rocca introduced
Senate Bill No. 168, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 719 and 722 (MCL 257.719 and 257.722), section 719 as amended by 2012 PA 282 and section 722 as amended by 2012 PA 522.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
House Bill No. 4076, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.422), as amended by 2014 PA 201.
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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4159, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 5o (MCL 28.425o), as amended by 2014 PA 206.
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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4160, 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 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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4161, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 222 (MCL 750.222), as amended by 2012 PA 242.
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 Judiciary.
Senator Kowall 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.
Statements
Senator Ananich moved that, pursuant to rule 3.506, he be permitted to submit a statement in writing for inclusion in a subsequent Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 93, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 302, entitled “An act to create the Michigan justice training commission and the Michigan justice training fund; to provide the powers and duties of certain state agencies; to provide for the distribution and expenditure of funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 (MCL 18.421, 18.422, 18.423, 18.424, 18.425, 18.426, 18.428, and 18.429), sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as amended and section 9 as added by 1989 PA 158, and by adding sections 7, 8a, and 10.
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, Rocca and Colbeck
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 94, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7411 (MCL 333.7411), as amended by 2013 PA 223.
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, Rocca and Colbeck
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 95, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 181 (MCL 600.181), as amended by 2008 PA 545.
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, Rocca and Colbeck
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 96, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11 of chapter III (MCL 763.11), as added by 2012 PA 479.
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, Rocca and Colbeck
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 92, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 (MCL 28.601, 28.602, 28.603, 28.605, 28.606, 28.607, 28.609, 28.609a, 28.609b, 28.609c, 28.610, 28.611, 28.612, 28.613, and 28.614), sections 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, and 14 as amended and sections 9a, 9b, and 9c as added by 1998 PA 237, section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 170, section 9 as amended by 2005 PA 239, and section 10 as amended by 2010 PA 67; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck
Excused: Senator Bieda
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 137, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 101, entitled “Autism coverage reimbursement act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 550.1838), as added by 2014 PA 401.
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 Knezek
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 138, entitled
A bill to amend 1989 PA 196, entitled “An act to abolish the criminal assessments commission; to prescribe certain duties of the crime victim services commission; to create the crime victim’s rights fund; to provide for expenditures from the fund; to provide for assessments against criminal defendants and certain juvenile offenders; to provide for payment of crime victim’s rights services; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and departments,” by amending section 4 (MCL 780.904), as amended by 2014 PA 299.
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 and Knezek
Nays: Senators Hopgood and Hertel
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Bill No. 4078, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
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 Knezek
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Bill No. 4110, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 11m, 18, 22a, 22b, 51a, 51c, 147c, 147d, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1611m, 388.1618, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1747c, 388.1747d, 388.1801, and 388.1836), sections 11, 11m, 18, 22a, 22b, 51a, 51c, 147c, 201, and 236 as amended and section 147d as added by 2014 PA 476; 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.
David S. Hildenbrand
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hildenbrand, MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Nofs, Green and Marleau
Nays: Senators Gregory, Hopgood, Hertel and Knezek
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Bill No. 4112, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies and for capital outlay for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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 and Knezek
Nays: Senators Gregory, Hopgood and Hertel
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hildenbrand (C), MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Hertel and Knezek
Excused: Senator Young
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid, Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hansen (C) and Pavlov
Excused: Senator Hopgood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Knollenberg (C) and Marleau
Excused: Senator Young
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Proos (C) and Schuitmaker
Excused: Senator Young
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Booher (C), Nofs, Schuitmaker, Hansen, MacGregor, Gregory and Hertel
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Stamas (C), Nofs and Booher
Excused: Senator Young
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Legislative Council submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Meekhof (C), Rocca, Schmidt, Stamas, Schuitmaker (Alternate) and Bieda (Alternate)
Excused: Senators Ananich and Hood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Corrections submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Proos (C), Knollenberg and Gregory
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, March 10, March 17, and March 24, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Community Health - Tuesday, March 3, 2:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Corrections - Thursdays, March 5 and March 26, Room 405, Capitol Building; March 12 and March 19, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Environmental Quality - Tuesdays, March 3 (CANCELED), March 10, March 17, and March 24, 1:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2768)
General Government - Thursdays, March 5, March 12, March 19, and March 26, 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2768)
Higher Education - Monday, March 2, 1:30 p.m., Ferris State University, University Center, Room 203, 805 Campus Drive, Big Rapids; and Wednesday, March 18, 9:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Judiciary - Wednesdays, March 4, March 11, March 18, and March 25, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesdays, March 4, March 11, March 18, and March 25, 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, March 5, 8:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Wednesday, March 4, 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-2768)
Natural Resources - Tuesdays, March 3 (CANCELED), March 10, March 17, and March 24, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, March 5 (CANCELED), March 12 (CANCELED), and March 26 (CANCELED), 1:00 p.m.; Tuesdays, March 3, March 10, and March 24, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Transportation - Thursdays, March 5, 9:00 a.m.; March 12, March 19, and March 26, 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Energy and Technology - Thursday, March 5, 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1721)
Health Policy - Tuesday, March 3, 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1721)
Judiciary - Tuesday, March 3, 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1721)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:52 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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