No. 11

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2016

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 4, 2016.

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—excused

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

Father Tom McNally of St. Joseph Catholic Church of St. Joseph offered the following invocation:

Almighty God, giver of all good gifts, we thank You for the many blessings that You have poured out upon us; for the gift of our great country; for the chance to live in the beautiful state in which we live; and especially for all the people You have given us, whom we have the honor to have been chosen to serve.

You know all of the anxieties which weigh on our hearts this day. In our mutual desire for the welfare of Your people; for the safety, the education, and well-being of all of Your children, especially the neediest among us—those in Flint, those in Detroit, and all of those among our constituents whom we hold so close in our hearts—we ask You to inspire us all in that shared desire for their welfare and to bless and strengthen all of those who serve.

With Your wisdom and courage, with Your integrity, justice, and love, that we might bear much fruit in our work this day and always for the common good, for Your glory, and for the benefit of all whom we serve. We ask this and all things through Christ 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 Nofs entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that Senators Schuitmaker and O’Brien be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hood moved that Senator Smith be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.

10:47 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.

During the recess, Senator O’Brien entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 136, entitled

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

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.

Senator Kowall moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 136

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

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

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

House Concurrent Resolution No. 3

Senate Resolution No. 76

Senate Resolution No. 75

Senate Resolution No. 12

The motion prevailed.

Senators Schuitmaker, O’Brien, Emmons and Warren offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 140.

A resolution proclaiming February 2016 as American Heart Month and February 5, 2016, as Wear Red Day.

Whereas, Heart disease and stroke kill 1 in 3 women in the U.S., yet 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented; and

Whereas, Cardiovascular diseases and stroke kill one woman every 80 seconds in the U.S.; and

Whereas, An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases; and

Whereas, 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only 1 in 5 American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat; and

Whereas, Women comprise only 24 percent of participants in all heart-related studies; and

Whereas, Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and

Whereas, Only 36 percent of African-American women and 34 percent of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 65 percent of Caucasian women; and

Whereas, Women involved with the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women^® movement live healthier lives. Nearly 90 percent have made at least one healthy behavior change; and

Whereas, Go Red For Women encourages women to take charge of their health and schedule a well-woman visit to learn about their health status and risk for diseases; and

Whereas, Go Red For Women is asking all Americans to Go Red by wearing red and speaking red.

• Get Your Numbers: Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose.

• Own Your Lifestyle: Stop smoking, lose weight, be physically active, and eat healthy.

• Raise Your Voice: Advocate for more women-related research and education.

• Educate Your Family: Make healthy food choices for you and your family. Teach your kids the importance of staying active.

• Don’t Be Silent: Tell every woman you know that heart disease is their No. 1 killer.

; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby proclaim February 2016 as American Heart Month and February 5, 2016, as Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year.

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

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Ananich, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Casperson, Colbeck, Green, Gregory, Hansen, Hertel, Hildenbrand, Hood, Hopgood, Horn, Johnson, Jones, Knezek, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Meekhof, Nofs, Pavlov, Proos, Rocca, Schmidt, Shirkey, Stamas, Young, Zorn and Hune were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 23.

A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of emergency in the county of Genesee and the city of Flint.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 8, p. 85.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

General Orders

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

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

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendments, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 136, entitled

The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 1, line 6, by striking out the balance of section 101 and inserting:

“APPROPRIATION SUMMARY

GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 30,000,000

Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers................................................... 0

ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION..................................................................................... $ 30,000,000

Total federal revenues................................................................................................................... 0

Total local revenues...................................................................................................................... 0

Total private revenues................................................................................................................... 0

Total other state restricted revenues............................................................................................. 0

State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 30,000,000

Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY

GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 30,000,000

Interdepartmental grant revenues:

Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers................................................... 0

ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION..................................................................................... $ 30,000,000

Federal revenues:

Total federal revenues................................................................................................................... 0

Special revenue funds:

Total local revenues...................................................................................................................... 0

Total private revenues................................................................................................................... 0

Total other state restricted revenues............................................................................................. 0

State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 30,000,000

(2) GRANTS

Flint declaration of emergency..................................................................................................... $ 30,000,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 30,000,000

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 30,000,000”

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 2, line 9, after “is” by striking out the balance of the line and inserting “$30,000,000.00 and state appropriations”.

3. Amend page 2, following line 13, by inserting:

“DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Sec. 301. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Flint declaration of emergency, $30,000,000.00 shall be allocated to help cover the cost of water bills for residents of the city of Flint.

(2) The department shall report quarterly to the chairs of the senate and house appropriations committees on the distribution of the funds allocated pursuant to part 1.”.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Kowall moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

Senate Bill No. 136

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

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 136, entitled

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Ananich offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 1, line 6, by striking out the remainder of section 101 and inserting:

“APPROPRIATION SUMMARY

GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 60,000,000

Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers................................................... 0

ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION..................................................................................... $ 60,000,000

Total federal revenues................................................................................................................... 0

Total local revenues...................................................................................................................... 0

Total private revenues................................................................................................................... 0

Total other state restricted revenues............................................................................................. 0

State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 60,000,000

Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY

GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 60,000,000

Interdepartmental grant revenues:

Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers................................................... 0

ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION..................................................................................... $ 60,000,000

Federal revenues:

Total federal revenues................................................................................................................... 0

Special revenue funds:

Total local revenues...................................................................................................................... 0

Total private revenues................................................................................................................... 0

Total other state restricted revenues............................................................................................. 0

State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 60,000,000

(2) GRANTS

Flint declaration of emergency..................................................................................................... $ 60,000,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 60,000,000

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 60,000,000”

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 2, line 9, after “is” by striking out the balance of the line and inserting “$60,000,000.00 and state appropriations”.

3. Amend page 2, following line 13, by inserting:

“DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Sec. 301. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Flint declaration of emergency, $60,000,000.00 shall be allocated to help cover the cost of water bills for residents of the city of Flint.

(2) The department shall report quarterly to the chairs of the senate and house appropriations committees on the distribution of the funds allocated pursuant to part 1.”.

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—14

Ananich Hood Knezek Warren

Bieda Hopgood O’Brien Young

Gregory Horn Rocca Zorn

Hertel Johnson

Nays—23

Booher Hansen MacGregor Robertson

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Schmidt

Casperson Hune Meekhof Schuitmaker

Colbeck Jones Nofs Shirkey

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas

Green Kowall Proos

Excused—1

Smith

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

Senator Hertel offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 2, following section 102, by inserting:

“Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY

Full-time equated classified positions.....................................................................................4.0

GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 3,550,000

Interdepartmental grant revenues:

Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers................................................... 0

ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION..................................................................................... $ 3,550,000

Federal revenues:

Total federal revenues................................................................................................................... 0

Special revenue funds:

Total local revenues...................................................................................................................... 0

Total private revenues................................................................................................................... 0

Total other state restricted revenues............................................................................................. 0

State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 3,550,000

(2) WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM

Women, infants, and children program administration and special projects—4.0 FTE positions... $ 250,000

Women, infants, and children program local agreements and food costs.................................... 3,300,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 3,550,000

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 3,550,000”

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 2, following section 301, by inserting:

“DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Sec. 401. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the women, infants, and children program administration and special projects, 4.0 FTEs shall be hired and assigned to work in the city of Flint to provide women, infants, and children food program (WIC) services and enroll children up to age 10 in WIC.

(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the women, infants, and children program local agreements and food costs, $3,300,000.00 shall be allocated to expand WIC services to cover children up to age 10 in the city of Flint.”.

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—16

Ananich Hood Jones Schuitmaker

Bieda Hopgood Knezek Warren

Gregory Horn O’Brien Young

Hertel Johnson Rocca Zorn

Nays—21

Booher Hansen MacGregor Proos

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson

Casperson Hune Meekhof Schmidt

Colbeck Knollenberg Nofs Shirkey

Emmons Kowall Pavlov Stamas

Green

Excused—1

Smith

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

Senator Shirkey offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 2, following section 301, by inserting:

“Sec. 302. (1) There shall be no administrative charges, from any entity, removed or expended from the appropriations in part 1.

(2) There shall be no expenditures from the funds appropriated in part 1 without specific authorization from the state treasurer.

(3) All unexpended funds, as of September 30, 2016, from the appropriations in part 1 shall be returned to the department of treasury.

(4) Any allocation to an entity receiving funds from the appropriations in part 1, other than a specific water and sewer customer, must be specifically approved by the state treasurer in each instance.”.

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 29 Yeas—37

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Hansen

Nays—0

Excused—1

Smith

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senators Ananich, Hildenbrand and Meekhof asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Ananich’s first statement is as follows:

I appreciate the swift action, particularly by this body, not just for this issue, but for the last two supplementals. This body has acted with swift action, and I appreciate it very much. But one of the things that the Governor said is that he wants to listen. He needs to listen to the locals in this case, particularly the mayor who has suggested this number may not be enough.

I’m offering this amendment to build on the progress, because not doing this right could actually make the problem worse. The city finance people have said they will need a considerable amount more, so this amendment will provide it for them while we figure out the long-term solutions. Please consider approving this amendment so we don’t miss an opportunity to show that we are listening and acting.

Senator Ananich’s second statement is as follows:

The reason I was asking my colleagues to vote this bill down was because I felt putting additional roadblocks in the way of the State Treasurer and city to administer this program was ill-advised. I have been calling for robust oversight for the last six months, and none of you have joined me in that. Pretty much every other entity around has, and even Congress spoke about it yesterday.

I am glad to see now that oversight is important. If you would have looked at the Governor’s proposal, it is a credit not a refund. To put this in place will dramatically hamstring the program that I believe he is trying to put in place. It is slightly different from mine, but it is a program I think needs to happen.

Back to my point, I am grateful that we are finally acting with the urgency that I have been calling for and that we are identifying things like unfair bills that are at the forefront of the problems the residents of my community face. We have the ability to do this right, and I think we should.

We should reimburse the entire amount of the water that we now know is unsafe. This water was so unsafe that there are 10 people dead due to Legionnaire’s disease. No one can say when or what percent of this water was or is safe. We can’t stand here and say that anyone should have been drinking Flint water. No good business person would expect only a partial refund for a product that was not only unfit for use, but actually poisoned them.

Of course, I will be voting for this, and I appreciate the willingness to act so quickly, but I live in this community. This issue is very real to me and to my constituents. I think we have a duty to make sure we do these proposals right.

Senator Hildenbrand’s statement, in which Senator Schuitmaker concurred, is as follows:

I rise today to support Senate Bill No. 136, but I will have to say that it comes with some reservation; not reservation because I don’t think the people of Flint should be relieved of their water bills when served unsafe and unhealthy drinking water. The reservation is because we have two questions that, I think, are yet to be answered correctly. One question is what the appropriate amount of money is. The bill before us is $30 million, and there was an amendment offered for $60 million. So there is a lot of disagreement on what exactly the amount should be, and I think we need to take some more time to be sure it is the right amount. Maybe it’s more than $30 million and maybe it’s less.

Secondly, I think we have to make sure we have the correct fund source. Right now it is the General Fund, and maybe there are other opportunities. We have a lot of Healthy Michigan-type funds that maybe we have an opportunity to utilize before using the General Fund, which, obviously, we have a limited amount of money to use in our state budget.

I will say, the third thing, Amendment No. 3 that we just adopted, I believe we need to take more time to make sure that the money we allocate is going exactly for the intended purpose. This purpose is relief for the ratepayers, and it shouldn’t be used for any other purpose. I think the amendment goes a step in the right direction to make sure that is done, but we need more work in that regard to make sure the relief is only for the ratepayers.

With this, I will be supporting the bill.

Senator Meekhof’s statement is as follows:

I rise today in support of commonsense action to provide further recognition and relief for the residents of Flint. The bill in front of this body will provide resources to credit the residents of Flint for payment of their water bills since April 2014. Multiple levels of government have failed the people of Flint, and the result is exposure to contaminated water. It simply does not make sense that we would expect the people of this community to pay for water that they cannot drink.

I believe that swift action today is reasonable and necessary, and I encourage my colleagues to vote “yes” on Senate Bill No. 136. The Senate has repeatedly responded to the outcry of the citizens of Flint. First to reconnect to Detroit water, then to provide resources for emergency action and relief, and now to credit those people who have been responsible citizens and paid their water bills even when their drinking water was at risk. I will continue to work with my colleagues through the budget process to pursue long-term solutions to the crisis in Flint.

As I said, this was a failure at multiple levels of government, and I expect those governments to join with the Senate in the pursuit of solutions.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guest of Senator Hildenbrand admittance to the Senate floor.

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

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

February 2, 2016

Enclosed is a copy of the following Report on Internal Control, Compliance, and Other Matters for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015:

• Michigan State Employees’ Retirement System.

Sincerely,

Doug Ringler

Auditor General

The audit report was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, February 3:

House Bill No. 4537

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, February 3, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 739 740 741

House Bill Nos. 5307 5308 5309 5310 5311 5312

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hildenbrand’s statement is as follows:

I have a special guest with me on the floor today from Grand Rapids, Mr. Robb Munger. He is the executive director of a nonprofit called Exodus Place. I have had the privilege of joining him and visiting Exodus Place. We also have some guests I would like to introduce as well visiting from Exodus Place: his wife, Tammy Munger; Lynn and Royce Tuck, and Lynn is the operations manager at Exodus Place; and Mr. Brent Webster. They are in the Gallery.

Put simply, Exodus Place is a transformational home where men go, and they provide housing when men in our community fall on hard times. I thought I would read a couple paragraphs, because it will give members of the chamber a good understanding of what Exodus Place is:

“LET IT BE KNOWN, That it is with great honor and appreciation that we recognize Robb Munger for the instrumental leadership role he has played at Exodus Place. We join with the Grand Rapids community and all of those who support this transitional housing facility in honoring the dedication and commitment that he has shown throughout the years.

In July of 2009, Robb Munger had a vision. Sensing a growing need in the community, Robb set out to transform and completely remodel a corrections facility located on the Grand River into a space that could provide housing, rehabilitation, Bible studies, skills instruction, resumé building, and more. This facility would become Exodus Place. Now in its seventh year of existence, Exodus Place houses one hundred men, many of whom have been able to renew or begin a strong relationship with their families, stay sober, become employed, and take college courses.

IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, Therefore, this document is signed and dedicated to honor Robb Munger for his unwavering commitment to Exodus Place and all those who are served by this organization. May he and his family, as well as all those who support Exodus Place, know of our admiration and warmest wishes for continued success.”

It’s signed by myself and Governor Snyder. I ask my colleagues to help me welcome, congratulate, and thank Mr. Munger for his dedication to our community.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Johnson 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.

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:35 a.m.

11:43 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.

During the recess, Senator Johnson introduced Robin Sanderson and Carol Rusch of Angels of Hope; Felicia McMullen and Andrew Schepers of the American Cancer Society Action Network; Jeff McNealy of the Tri-County Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program; Polly Hager of the Department of Health and Human Services Cancer Program; and Tom Rich of the American Cancer Society; and presented them with Senate Resolution No. 137, recognizing February 4, 2016, as Cancer Prevention Day.

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 615, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 6094a.

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 returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

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

Senate Bill No. 607

Senate Bill No. 719

Senate Bill No. 501

Senate Bill No. 644

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 607, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled “Deferred presentment service transactions act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 487.2122).

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—37

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Hansen

Nays—0

Excused—1

Smith

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 719, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled “Deferred presentment service transactions act,” by amending section 35 (MCL 487.2155).

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—37

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Hansen

Nays—0

Excused—1

Smith

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 501, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 302a (MCL 257.302a), as amended by 2006 PA 298.

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. 32 Yeas—37

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Hansen

Nays—0

Excused—1

Smith

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 644, entitled

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

The 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. 33 Yeas—36

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Emmons Hune Nofs Stamas

Green Johnson O’Brien Warren

Gregory Jones Pavlov Young

Hansen Knezek Proos Zorn

Nays—1

Colbeck

Excused—1

Smith

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

General Orders

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

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

House Bill No. 4455, entitled

A bill to amend 1925 PA 354, entitled “An act to provide for the construction, improvement, repair and maintenance of bridges; to provide for inter-municipal and interstate bridges; to provide for bridges over navigable streams and for their operation; to provide for the construction, improvement and maintenance of bridges over mill races; and to regulate the altering of the stage of water, and the widening and deepening of the channel of watercourses,” by amending section 19a (MCL 254.19a), as amended by 1982 PA 375.

House Bill No. 4853, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 811a (MCL 257.811a), as amended by 2003 PA 103.

House Bill No. 4854, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 309 and 312b (MCL 257.309 and 257.312b), section 309 as amended by 2015 PA 11 and section 312b as amended by 2013 PA 177.

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

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Casperson introduced

Senate Bill No. 742, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 931, 937, 940, and 946 (MCL 600.931, 600.937, 600.940, and 600.946), section 931 as amended by 2000 PA 86, and by adding section 945.

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

Senators Young and Smith introduced

Senate Bill No. 743, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending section 1 (MCL 28.291), as amended by 2012 PA 25.

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

Senators Young and Smith introduced

Senate Bill No. 744, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2112 (MCL 500.2112), as amended by 2012 PA 454, and by adding section 2107a.

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

Senators Young and Smith introduced

Senate Bill No. 745, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2015 PA 11.

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

Senators Schuitmaker and Hildenbrand introduced

Senate Bill No. 746, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 15 (MCL 722.125), as amended by 1993 PA 218.

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

Senators Hildenbrand and Schuitmaker introduced

Senate Bill No. 747, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 136b (MCL 750.136b), as amended by 2012 PA 194.

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

House Bill No. 4537, entitled

A bill to prohibit an employer from discriminating against, disciplining, or discharging an employee who is absent from work to respond to an emergency as a civil air patrol volunteer; and to provide remedies for a violation of this act.

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 Commerce.

Statements

Senators Young and Bieda asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young’s statement is as follows:

Colleagues, I rise once again to demand honesty and accountability for the people of Michigan. I’d like to start with a quote. Gandhi said: “It is wrong and immoral to seek to escape the consequences of one’s act.”

Now, I am glad that Darnell Earley is stepping down as emergency manager, but let’s say that the timing seems suspect. Now it’s clearer than ever that emergency managers have played a crucial role in the downfall of the Detroit Public Schools system and the destruction and poisoning of water in the city of Flint. Now that the heat’s hotter than ever, Earley is suddenly finished. That’s right—Earley says he’s done his job. His resignation letter details how he’s balanced the district’s books and set it on a path to recovery. He believes that the only thing left to do is to enact the Governor’s plan and raise academic standards.

How can you say that in good faith when this is a district that can barely retain teachers, that overcrowds classrooms, that’s lacking in opportunity, and that is quite literally falling to pieces? The children of Detroit aside, there’s no mention of Flint in his letter at all. No culpability. No accountability. I don’t know about you, but that does not sound like a job well done to me. That sounds like a hasty exit. It sounds like Earley is trying to dodge tough questions about the decisions he’s made—decisions that have caused great harm to multitudes of people.

It took a subpoena and the threat of the United States marshals to get him in front of Congress. However, Earley isn’t the only man who needs to answer for his actions. Congress needs to subpoena all four emergency managers, as well as Andy Dillon and the Governor of this state, Rick Snyder. If the Governor really wants federal assistance for the mess he created, then he needs to speak up about his role in the crisis, not wait for an invitation from Congress. I’m sure that if he and his people were willing to testify about what they knew and when they knew it, the federal government would be more willing to help. You can’t get in front of a podium and tell the people of this state that they deserve honesty and accountability unless you’re willing to embody those ideals.

Michigan demands justice, and Michigan deserves a real leader. We’re waiting, Governor.

Senator Bieda’s statement is as follows:

My father is a Korean War veteran, and I would like to take this opportunity to invite individuals who are in the Detroit Metropolitan Area to attend an event at the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum, which is located at 22960 West Industrial Drive, St. Clair Shores. They’re going to be hosting a Korean War program this Saturday, February 6, at 12 noon. The admission is a nominal $5, but it goes to the museum. Korean War veterans can attend for free.

Sometimes the Korean War has been referred to as the forgotten war. It began in the summer of 1950. This program will focus on the events which led to the outbreak of conflicts and bloody engagements. You will have the opportunity to view artifacts from this war and hear firsthand accounts from veterans who served in the Korean War. The Korean War resulted in more than 100,000 wounded Americans and more than 36,000 American combat deaths. Additionally, throughout the entire war, more than 5 million people were killed, and unfortunately, nearly half of them were civilians.

We must always remember the men and women who fought for and gave up their lives in service to our great nation. Our veterans knew the possible costs that came with serving our country. They showed their love and dedication to America by answering the call of duty, willing to leave their homes and everything familiar, and willing to risk life and limb to protect the principles we hold dear.

It is my hope that if you’re able, you can attend this event, and we take time to do something as simple as thanking a veteran and sending your prayers to those who have served us so well. This promises to be an unforgettable event.

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:06 p.m.

12:13 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Booher introduced

Senate Bill No. 748, entitled

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

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

Senators Zorn and Booher introduced

Senate Bill No. 749, entitled

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

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

Senators Nofs and Booher introduced

Senate Bill No. 750, entitled

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

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

Senator O’Brien introduced

Senate Bill No. 751, entitled

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

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

Senators MacGregor and Booher introduced

Senate Bill No. 752, entitled

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

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

Committee Reports

The Committee on Commerce reported

House Bill No. 5070, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 408.1005), as amended by 2012 PA 447.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Wayne A. Schmidt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Schmidt, Kowall, MacGregor and O’Brien

Nays: Senator Hertel

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Commerce reported

House Bill No. 5071, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 408.471).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Wayne A. Schmidt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Schmidt, Kowall, MacGregor and O’Brien

Nays: Senator Hertel

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Commerce reported

House Bill No. 5072, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 138, entitled “Workforce opportunity wage act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 408.412).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Wayne A. Schmidt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Schmidt, Kowall, MacGregor and O’Brien

Nays: Senator Hertel

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Commerce reported

House Bill No. 5073, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 41 (MCL 421.41), as amended by 2005 PA 19.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Wayne A. Schmidt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Schmidt, Kowall, MacGregor and O’Brien

Nays: Senator Hertel

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Commerce submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Kowall, MacGregor, O’Brien and Hertel

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 461, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 260.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 462, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 261.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 463, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 268.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 464, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 269.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 606, 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.

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.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

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 Finance submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Brandenburg (C), Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

Senate Bill No. 667, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 609 (MCL 436.1609), as amended by 2014 PA 353, and by adding sections 609a and 609b.

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.

Tory Rocca

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson

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 Regulatory Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4476, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 1035.

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 Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: Senator Jones

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4477, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 227 and 316 (MCL 600.227 and 600.316).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4478, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2950 (MCL 600.2950), as amended by 2001 PA 200.

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, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4479, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 81 (MCL 750.81), as amended by 2012 PA 366.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4480, entitled

A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled “Child custody act of 1970,” by amending section 3 (MCL 722.23), as amended by 1993 PA 259.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Schuitmaker, Rocca and Bieda

Nays: Senator Colbeck

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4481, entitled

A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled “Child custody act of 1970,” by amending sections 5 and 7a (MCL 722.25 and 722.27a), section 5 as amended by 1993 PA 259 and section 7a as amended by 2015 PA 50.

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, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4788, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2012 PA 365.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4980, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12f of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12f), as amended by 2014 PA 220.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:

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

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

The Committee on Natural Resources reported

Senate Bill No. 651, entitled

A bill to provide for exemption of certain property from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain property; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local government officials; and to provide penalties.

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.

Thomas A. Casperson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Natural Resources reported

Senate Bill No. 652, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7jj (MCL 211.7jj[1]), as amended by 2015 PA 107, and by adding section 7vv.

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.

Thomas A. Casperson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Natural Resources reported

Senate Bill No. 653, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 51108 (MCL 324.51108), as amended by 2014 PA 146.

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.

Thomas A. Casperson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren

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 Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 738, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 38.1133), as amended by 2014 PA 545.

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, Hopgood, Hertel, Knezek and Young

Nays: None

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 3, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Gregory

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Education submitted the following:

Joint meeting held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Pavlov (C), Knollenberg, Booher, Colbeck and Knezek

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid, Education submitted the following:

Joint meeting held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hansen (C), Pavlov and Hopgood

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Corrections submitted the following:

Joint meeting held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Proos (C) and Knollenberg

Excused: Senator Gregory

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Judiciary submitted the following:

Joint meeting held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Proos (C), Schuitmaker and Young

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, February 23, March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Health and Human Services - Tuesday, February 9, 2:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesdays, February 23, March 1, March 8, and March 15, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403; March 22, 8:30 a.m., Room 405; and May 3, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Finance - Tuesday, February 9, 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Judiciary - Tuesday, February 9, 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-1721)

Michigan State Capitol Commission - Monday, February 8, 11:00 a.m., Room H-65, Capitol Building (373-0184)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:15 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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