No. 54

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2015

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 9, 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—excused Johnson—present Rocca—present

Casperson—present Jones—present Schmidt—present

Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present

Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present

Green—present Kowall—present Smith—present

Gregory—present MacGregor—present Stamas—present

Hansen—present Marleau—present Warren—present

Hertel—present Meekhof—present Young—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present

Hood—present O’Brien—present

Pastor Dan Lewis of Troy Christian Chapel of Troy offered the following invocation:

In the name of God, our gracious Father, there is no God like You in heaven or on earth. You are a God of not merely power, but of faithfulness; not only of justice, but of compassion.

God, we know very well that the course of human events and public leadership is marked by both fulfillment and failure. May we learn from both. In those moments of triumph, may we clearly see that humility, not pride, is the best response. For who has anything that he has not received, and where is the success that is not the result of the strivings of many? In our times of shortfall, may we realize that we are called to depend upon Your divine mercy which is abundant and free. Who among us has not felt the need for grace in the face of human limitation?

So on this day, June 9, we sincerely ask for Your guidance in the affairs of this state. May those who lead us lead well; may those who make decisions act in wisdom; and may those for whom these deliberations will become reality unite in their support for the good of all. May every eye be raised toward You whose eyes are upon us all.

With reverent hearts and submitted minds, we ask for Your blessing, for from You, through You, and to You are all things. In the name of Christ Jesus our Lord, Amen.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that Senator Brandenburg be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Tonya Schuitmaker

June 3, 2015

Please list me as a co‑sponsor of Senate Bills 344 and 345 of 2015.

Sincerely,

Tonya Schuitmaker

State Senator

26th District

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, June 4:

House Bill Nos. 4499 4500 4503 4504 4505 4506 4507 4508

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, June 4, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 9 at 11:18 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 196 at 11:20 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 329 at 4:43 p.m.

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, June 8, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 304 at 2:04 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 100 at 2:06 p.m.

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, June 4, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 356 357 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366

House Bill Nos. 4678 4679

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, June 5, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380

381

House Bill Nos. 4680 4681 4682 4683 4684 4685 4686 4687

Senator Kowall moved that the rules be suspended and that the following resolution, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the Resolutions calendar for consideration today:

Senate Resolution No. 66

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

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received:

Date: June 3, 2015

Time: 9:38 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 139 (Public Act No. 42), being

An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1272b (MCL 380.1272b).

(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 3, 2015, at 4:40 p.m.)

Date: June 5, 2015

Time: 8:59 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 329 (Public Act No. 43), being

An act to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 644f (MCL 168.644f), as amended by 2012 PA 276.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 5, 2015, at 1:00 p.m.)

Respectfully,

Rick Snyder

Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

June 4, 2015

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Michigan Apple Committee

Mark W. Youngquist of 11711 Fruit Ridge Avenue, Kent City, Michigan 49330, county of Kent, representing District 3, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 1, 2018.

Robert E. Gregory of 4042 E. Whaleback Mountain Road, Leland, Michigan 49654, county of Leelanau, representing District 6, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 1, 2018.

June 5, 2015

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

State Board of Accountancy

Amna P. Seibold of 2809 Woodcliff Circle, S.E., East Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, representing the general public, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2019.

Kathleen A. Post of 11431 Auburndale Street, Livonia, Michigan 48150, county of Wayne, representing certified public accountants, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2019.

June 5, 2015

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Michigan Board of Counseling

Diane L. Parfitt of 960 Sherman Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, county of Washtenaw, representing individuals engaged primarily in providing counseling techniques, behavior modification techniques or preventative techniques to clients, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2019.

Patrick Munley of 5262 Whippoorwill Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009, county of Kalamazoo, representing individuals engaged primarily in teaching, training, or research in counseling, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2019.

June 5, 2015

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Firefighters Training Council

Aileen Pettinger of 2604 Warwick Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48602, county of Saginaw, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.

Timothy A. James of 458 S. Main Street, Vermontville, Michigan 49096, county of Eaton, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.

Brian K. Blomstrom of 6170 W. Peck Road, Sheridan, Michigan 48884, county of Montcalm, representing the Michigan Fire Services Instructors Association, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.

Chad Merl-John Tackett of 1597 Woodlea Drive, Otsego, Michigan 48078, county of Allegan, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.

Terrence A. Blackmer of 5927 Treasure Road, Mayville, Michigan 48744, county of Tuscola, representing the Michigan State Firemen’s Association, succeeding Steve Richardson, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.

Joel Hondorp of 8221 Freeland Avenue S.W., Byron Center, Michigan 49315, county of Kent, representing the Michigan Townships Association, succeeding David Purchase, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.

June 5, 2015

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Michigan Interagency Council on Homelessness

Dennis S. Sturtevant of 11017 Spit Oak Drive, West Olive, Michigan 49460, county of Ottawa, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2017.

Dean V. Kimmith of 3038 Westchester Road, Lansing, Michigan 48911, county of Ingham, designee of the Director of the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2017.

Kristina Leonardi of 4101 Winter Hue Lane, Davison, Michigan 48423, county of Genesee, designee of the Director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2017.

Kelly Rose of 13013 Schavey Road, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, county of Clinton, designee of the Director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2017.

Patrick J. Patterson of 303 W. Geneva Drive, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, county of Clinton, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2018.

Kristin A. Brady of 10720 Craig Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49689, county of Grand Traverse, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2018.

Colleen A. O’Brien of 6481 Enclave Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48348, county of Oakland, representing the courts, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2018.

Michael W. Radke of 1824 Shadywood Lane, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, designee of the Director of Education, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2018.

Mark H. Hoffman of 816 Cindy Lane, Mason, Michigan 48854, county of Ingham, designee of the Department of Natural Resources, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2018.

Philip M. Cavanagh of 12126 Cenralia Road, Redford, Michigan 48239, county of Wayne, representing the courts, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2019.

Tom Combs of 4230 Petrel Road, Highland, Michigan 48357, county of Oakland, designee of the Director of the Department of Corrections, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2019.

Janet L. Kaley of 126 Loree Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, designee of the Executive Director of the Children’s Services Agency, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2019.

Paula Kaiser VanDam of 3839 Caracara Lane, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, designee of the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2019.

June 5, 2015

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science

Rodney C. Wakeman of 4231 Ann Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48603, county of Saginaw, representing professionals, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2019.

Stephen J. Linder of 2550 Dustin Road, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2019.

June 5, 2015

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Underground Storage Tank Authority Board

John M. Dimmick of 57276 Sodaman Street, Marcellus, Michigan 49067, county of Cass, representing individuals from independent petroleum marketers, is appointed for a term expiring May 25, 2016.

Grenetta Thomassey of 894 Bren Del Drive, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, county of Emmet, representing individuals from a statewide environmental organization, is appointed for a term expiring May 25, 2016.

Bilal Saad of 19517 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile, Michigan 48138, county of Wayne, representing individuals from a statewide motor fuel retail association, is appointed for a term expiring May 25, 2017.

Juman Doleh-Alomary of 2173 Stonebridge Way, Canton, Michigan 48188, county of Wayne, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring May 25, 2017.

Greg Gould of 15980 Gary Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48154, county of Wayne, representing petroleum refiners, is appointed for a term expiring May 25, 2018.

Brian D. Eggers, Sr., of 693 S. Linwood Beach Road, Linwood, Michigan 48634, county of Bay, representing individuals from a statewide business association that includes owners or operators of refined petroleum underground storage tanks, is appointed for a term expiring May 25, 2018.

June 5, 2015

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Michigan Wheat Promotion Committee

Dean A. Kantola of 13287 Goodrich Road, Ravenna, Michigan 49451, county of Muskegon, representing District 1, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 31, 2018.

William H. Hunt of 12169 E. Richfield Road, Davison, Michigan 48423, county of Genesee, representing District 4, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 31, 2018.

Arthur A. Loeffler of 878 Zehnder Drive, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, county of Saginaw, representing District 9, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 31, 2018.

Sincerely,

Rick Snyder

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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 Stamas 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:

Senate Bill No. 209, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2004 PA 596, and by adding sections 1167 and 1279h.

Senate Bill No. 211, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1168.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

During the Committee of the Whole, Senator Casperson entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

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

Senate Bill No. 305

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 305, entitled

A bill to prohibit political subdivisions in this state from imposing certain restrictions on the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, gift, devise, licensing, registration, or use of knives or components of knives.

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. 266 Yeas—27

Booher Horn Meekhof Schmidt

Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker

Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Smith

Green Kowall Proos Stamas

Hansen MacGregor Robertson Zorn

Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca

Nays—10

Ananich Hertel Johnson Warren

Bieda Hood Knezek Young

Gregory Hopgood

Excused—1

Brandenburg

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

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

House Concurrent Resolution No. 3

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 68

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

Senator Green offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 68.

A resolution to proclaim October 4-10, 2015, as Lions Week.

Whereas, There are over 12,000 Lions members, both men and women, in more than 500 clubs throughout Michigan. Around the world, their 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members make them the world’s largest service club organization; and

Whereas, In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions Clubs International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, and challenged Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.” Since then, they have worked tirelessly to aid the blind and visually impaired and have earned high marks for both integrity and transparency throughout their 95-year history; and

Whereas, Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world. The 1.35 million members of their volunteer organization in 207 countries and geographic areas are different in many ways, but share a core belief—community is what we make it; and

Whereas, In Michigan, Lions Clubs perform a huge variety of services to their communities, such as providing eyeglasses and hearing aids to those who cannot afford them; hosting holiday parties for underprivileged kids; underwriting food giveaways; assisting in sending kids to camp; maintaining parks; visiting seniors; supporting organ donation drives; vision testing for young children; and many more; and

Whereas, All Michigan Lions Clubs come together to support four state projects: Leader Dogs for the Blind, Michigan Eye Bank, Bear Lake Camp, and Lions of Michigan Foundation, which help fund endeavors such as disaster relief in the United States and abroad; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby proclaim October 4-10, 2015, as Lions Week in the state of Michigan. May Lions Clubs throughout Michigan reaffirm their member-service mission: “To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs”; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Lions of Michigan Council of Governors and the Lions of Michigan State Office as a reflection of our esteem.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Bieda, Booher, Hansen, Hopgood, Kowall, MacGregor, Marleau, Proos, Schuitmaker and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senate Resolution No. 66.

A resolution to support congressional H.Res. 233, expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that Iran should immediately release the three United States citizens that it holds, as well as provide all known information on any United States citizens that have disappeared within its borders.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Senator Ananich asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Ananich’s statement is as follows:

Amir Hekmati has been unjustly imprisoned for 1,380 days. He is the longest-held American political prisoner in Iran. I commend the efforts of my congressman Dan Kildee to raise awareness of Amir’s continued captivity and his work with members of Congress—Democrats and Republicans—to bring Amir home.

Our Senate resolution today is bipartisan and hopefully will have the support of both Republicans and Democrats. I want to thank my colleagues Senators Horn and Knezek. Senator Horn is the Senator for the Hekmati family, and I appreciate his efforts to work with me on this.

The resolution is in support of House Resolution No. 233, Congressman Kildee’s resolution at the federal level. It says that in no uncertain terms, Iran must release Amir Hekmati. He is innocent and has done no wrong. He is being held because of his service to our country as a U.S. Marine—once a Marine, always a Marine. It is important that we continue to draw attention to Amir’s case so that Iran knows that the world is watching their actions.

Every Michigan resident and every American can join our efforts and can take to social media using the hashtag #freeamirnow. I encourage my colleagues to go out front to the board with a bumper sticker and get the information for social media to make sure we send the strong message that it is unacceptable to keep an American for 1,380 days and counting.

Thank you for taking up this resolution. I thank the Majority Leader for taking such swift action. I also thank my colleagues for their support.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Hood and Schmidt introduced

Senate Bill No. 382, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 46, entitled “Public safety officers benefit act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 28.634).

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

Senators Green, Horn, MacGregor, Hansen and Schmidt introduced

Senate Bill No. 383, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16326 and part 171.

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

Senators MacGregor, Jones, Marleau and Proos introduced

Senate Bill No. 384, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 43b (MCL 400.43b), as added by 2002 PA 573.

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

Senators Jones, MacGregor, Marleau and Proos introduced

Senate Bill No. 385, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 231 (MCL 750.231), as amended by 2006 PA 401.

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

Senator Casperson introduced

Senate Bill No. 386, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 732 (MCL 257.732), as amended by 2015 PA 11.

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

Senators Zorn, Brandenburg, Kowall and Bieda introduced

Senate Bill No. 387, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 61505b.

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

Senators Casperson, Kowall, Marleau, Colbeck and Brandenburg introduced

Senate Bill No. 388, entitled

A bill to implement section 29 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963; to provide a process for state compliance with its obligation to finance the costs incurred by local units of government to provide, administer, and implement certain activities or services required by this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and public officers; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the legislative branch; to provide for the administration of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Senators Kowall, Casperson, Marleau, Colbeck and Brandenburg introduced

Senate Bill No. 389, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 3, 5, 7a, 40, 44, 45, 45a, and 45b (MCL 24.203, 24.205, 24.207a, 24.240, 24.244, 24.245, 24.245a, and 24.245b), section 3 as amended by 2011 PA 239, section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 460, section 7a as amended by 1999 PA 262, section 40 as amended by 2011 PA 243, section 44 as amended by 2004 PA 23, section 45 as amended by 2013 PA 200, section 45a as amended by 2011 PA 245, and section 45b as added by 2011 PA 247, and by adding section 9.

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

Senators Robertson, Casperson, Kowall, Marleau, Colbeck and Brandenburg introduced

Senate Bill No. 390, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 308a (MCL 600.308a), as added by 1980 PA 110, and by adding sections 308b, 308c, 308d, 308e, 308f, and 308g.

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

House Bill No. 4499, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3815 (MCL 600.3815), as amended by 2014 PA 387.

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. 4500, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled “Identity theft protection act,” (MCL 445.61 to 445.79c) by adding section 79d.

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. 4503, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 4710.

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. 4504, entitled

A bill to create the uniform forfeiture reporting act; to require certain reports by reporting agencies regarding seized and forfeited property; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state officials; to provide for certain fees and the expenditure of those fees; to require certain audits; to require certain reports by the department of state police; to provide for the withholding of law enforcement funds under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

House Bill No. 4505, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7521 (MCL 333.7521), as amended by 2001 PA 236.

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. 4506, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 7524b.

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. 4507, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 3841.

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. 4508, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7521 (MCL 333.7521), as amended by 2001 PA 236.

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.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Insurance reported

Senate Bill No. 288, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 3101, 3104, 3113, 3114, 3115, 3135, 3301, and 3310 (MCL 500.3101, 500.3104, 500.3113, 500.3114, 500.3115, 500.3135, 500.3301, and 500.3310), section 3101 as amended by 2014 PA 492, section 3104 as amended by 2002 PA 662, section 3113 as amended by 2014 PA 489, section 3114 as amended by 2002 PA 38, section 3135 as amended by 2012 PA 158, and section 3310 as amended by 2001 PA 228, and by adding chapter 32A.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, O’Brien, Horn, Jones and Johnson

Nays: Senators Schmidt, Bieda and Young

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Insurance submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Hune (C), Brandenburg, Schmidt, O’Brien, Horn, Jones, Bieda, Johnson and Young

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported

Senate Bill No. 110, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 139, entitled “An act to provide forms of county government; to provide for county managers and county executives and to prescribe their powers and duties; to abolish certain departments, boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for transfer of certain powers and functions; to prescribe powers of a board of county commissioners and elected officials; to provide organization of administrative functions; to transfer property; to retain ordinances and laws not inconsistent with this act; to provide methods for abolition of a unified form of county government; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 9 (MCL 45.559), as amended by 2003 PA 281.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck and Emmons

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Robertson (C), Colbeck and Emmons

Excused: Senators Shirkey and Hood

The Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security reported

Senate Resolution No. 66.

A resolution to support congressional H.Res. 233, expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that Iran should immediately release the three United States citizens that it holds, as well as provide all known information on any United States citizens that have disappeared within its borders.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 52, p. 1174.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

Margaret E. O’Brien

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators O’Brien, Emmons, Zorn and Colbeck

Nays: None

The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators O’Brien (C), Emmons, Zorn and Colbeck

Excused: Senator Knezek

The Committee on Transportation reported

Senate Bill No. 274, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 719 (MCL 257.719), as amended by 2012 PA 282.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thomas A. Casperson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov and Marleau

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Casperson (C), Horn, Pavlov and Marleau

Excused: Senator Hopgood

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported

House Bill No. 4271, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 570a (MCL 168.570a).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck and Emmons

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported

House Bill No. 4272, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 642 (MCL 168.642), as amended by 2013 PA 51.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck and Emmons

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported

House Bill No. 4273, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 641 (MCL 168.641), as amended by 2015 PA 2.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck and Emmons

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported

House Bill No. 4274, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 970e (MCL 168.970e), as added by 2012 PA 417.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck and Emmons

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported

House Bill No. 4276, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 963 (MCL 168.963), as amended by 2012 PA 417.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck and Emmons

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported

House Bill No. 4385, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 322 (MCL 168.322), as amended by 2012 PA 276.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck and Emmons

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations - Wednesday, June 10, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1801)

Economic Development and International Investment - Thursday, June 11, 1:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, June 10, 3:15 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Finance - Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Natural Resources - Wednesday, June 10, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, June 10, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5323)

Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors - Thursday, June 11, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Transportation - Thursday, June 11, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:24 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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