No. 19

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2016

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

10:00 a.m.

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

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

Ananich—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present

Bieda—present Horn—present Proos—present

Booher—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Brandenburg—present Johnson—present Rocca—present

Casperson—present Jones—present Schmidt—present

Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present

Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present

Green—present Kowall—present Smith—present

Gregory—present MacGregor—present Stamas—present

Hansen—present Marleau—present Warren—present

Hertel—present Meekhof—present Young—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present

Hood—present O’Brien—present

Senator Margaret E. O’Brien of the 20th District, offered the following invocation:

As many of you know, in my community, we have had a tough time lately, so, today, I would like read a scripture that I am sure many of you are familiar with. It is from Ecclesiastes 3:

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot,

a time to kill and a time to heal,

a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,

a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

a time to search and a time to give up,

a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,

a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate,

a time for war and a time for peace.

What do workers gain from their toil? I have seen the burden God has laid on the human race. He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.”

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

Motions and Communications

Senators Ananich, Casperson, Green, Robertson, Shirkey and Young entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Hood moved that Senators Hopgood, Johnson and Smith be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guest of Senator Meekhof 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 Senate Majority Leader

February 22, 2016

Pursuant to MCL 388.1810c, I appoint the following members to the Study Committee on Transferability and Applicability of Community College Credits:

Senator Darwin Booher

Senator David Knezek

Sincerely,

Arlan Meekhof

30th Senate District

Senate Majority Leader

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following joint select committee:

Flint Water Public Health Emergency (SCR 24) - Senators Stamas (C), Hune and Ananich.

The select committee appointments were approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, February 23:

House Bill Nos. 4493 4793 5192 5219

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, February 23, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 811 812

House Bill Nos. 5392 5393 5394

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received:

Date: February 23, 2016

Time: 3:33 p.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 513 (Public Act No. 21), being

An act to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 3a.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 23, 2016, at 4:10 p.m.)

Respectfully,

Rick Snyder

Governor

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

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

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator Knezek 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 a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 729, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended by 2012 PA 15.

Substitute (S-1).

The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 10, line 14, by striking out all of enacting section 1.

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

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 578, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled “Consumer mortgage protection act,” by amending sections 2, 6, and 13 (MCL 445.1632, 445.1636, and 445.1643), section 2 as amended by 2012 PA 443; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

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

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

Roll Call No. 75 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Horn Nofs Stamas

Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Johnson Smith

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:18 a.m.

10:26 a.m.

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

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guest of Senator Hood 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 10:27 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

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

During the recess, Senator Hood introduced Ernest G. Green, chairman of the African Development Foundation, Civil Rights Movement activist, and member of the Little Rock Nine, who spoke about Black History Month and his experiences growing up as an African-American man.

During the recess, Senators Johnson and Smith entered the Senate Chamber.

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 Knezek 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:

House Bill No. 5105, entitled

A bill to amend 2011 PA 142, entitled “Health insurance claims assessment act,” by amending sections 3 and 7 (MCL 550.1733 and 550.1737), section 3 as amended by 2014 PA 162; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

1. Amend page 1, line 7, after “on” by striking out “SEPTEMBER 30, 2025,” and inserting “JULY 1, 2020,”.

2. Amend page 2, line 2, after the second “on” by striking out the balance of the line through “2025,” on line 3 and inserting “JULY 1, 2020,”.

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:

House Bill No. 5105

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

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

House Bill No. 5105

House Bill No. 4408

House Bill No. 4999

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5105, entitled

A bill to amend 2011 PA 142, entitled “Health insurance claims assessment act,” by amending sections 3 and 7 (MCL 550.1733 and 550.1737), section 3 as amended by 2014 PA 162; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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. 76 Yeas—21

Booher Horn Marleau Schmidt

Brandenburg Jones Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Knollenberg Nofs Smith

Green Kowall Proos Stamas

Hansen MacGregor Robertson Zorn

Hildenbrand

Nays—17

Ananich Hertel Johnson Rocca

Bieda Hood Knezek Schuitmaker

Colbeck Hopgood O’Brien Warren

Emmons Hune Pavlov Young

Gregory

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to impose an assessment on certain health care claims; to impose certain duties and obligations on certain insurance or health coverage providers; to impose certain duties on certain state departments, agencies, and officials; to create certain funds; to authorize certain expenditures; to impose certain remedies and penalties; to provide for an appropriation; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

Protest

Senator Colbeck, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill No. 5105 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Colbeck’s statement is as follows:

I rise in opposition to House Bill No. 5105. I understand we have a shortfall on the funding for Medicaid. Just like everything else that we’re addressing in this body, there are two ways of approaching a solution to a problem, especially when it comes to the budget. First, you look at the revenue side of the fence; the other is you look at the expense side of the fence. I’m a little concerned that we have not yet looked at the expense side of the fence on this. In particular, we have been focusing on expanding Medicaid.

It wasn’t too long ago that we expanded the coverage of Medicaid here in the state of Michigan. We know that in the year 2017 the federal contribution for Medicaid expansion drops below 100 percent, and when we get to 2020, the savings that were projected as a basis for passing the expansion are going to be to the point where the automatic repeal provision of the Medicaid expansion bill gets put into effect. Now, instead of looking at ways to actually reduce the expenses to our taxpayers and make sure that there are ways to provide better quality services to our constituents, we are looking at going off and increasing taxes.

I’m just concerned that this is a repeated pattern where we do not look at ways of delivering the services that we would like to provide to our constituents in more efficient ways. Instead, we go back and start taxing. For me, it is personally disappointing. I would like to use that as my “no” vote explanation and an encouragement to my colleagues in this body to look at what is best for our citizens down the road; what is the best to protect their pocket books and what is best to actually provide even better quality of care to our citizens who depend on Medicaid. With that, I would like to urge my colleagues to vote “no.”

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4408, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18813.

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. 77 Yeas—36

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Casperson Horn Meekhof Smith

Emmons Hune Nofs Stamas

Green Johnson O’Brien Warren

Gregory Jones Pavlov Young

Hansen Knezek Proos Zorn

Nays—2

Colbeck Schuitmaker

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

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

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4999, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7405, 16192, 16201, 16349, 17708, 17751, and 17763 (MCL 333.7405, 333.16192, 333.16201, 333.16349, 333.17708, 333.17751, and 333.17763), sections 7405, 17708, and 17763 as amended by 2012 PA 209, section 16192 as amended by 2013 PA 268, section 16201 as amended by 1988 PA 462, section 16349 as added by 1993 PA 79, and section 17751 as amended by 2014 PA 525.

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. 78 Yeas—37

Ananich Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Hune Nofs Smith

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Stamas

Green Jones Pavlov Warren

Gregory Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel

Nays—1

Colbeck

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

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

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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 Bieda, Hertel, Ananich and Young offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 149.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation which ensures that citizens are promptly notified of potential lead in water contamination.

Whereas, Quality, safe drinking water is essential in our communities for public health and wellness. Nationally, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is charged with ensuring safe drinking water. Under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA has delegated primary enforcement responsibility in our state to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality; and

Whereas, It is imperative that residents across the country and in our state be notified in a timely fashion about potential lead contamination in drinking water. Lead is a very dangerous contaminant to health, especially in young children. Citizens are better equipped to take steps to protect their health and safety when properly notified about lead in water issues; and

Whereas, Current lead in water notification requirements are inadequate. As the water crisis in Flint has illustrated, the system failed for thousands of residents. Prompt warning is necessary, and measures must be put in place to ensure that it happens; and

Whereas, H.R. 4470, the federal Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act, would ensure that citizens are notified immediately and effectively in an instance of possible lead contamination. It would mandate that local water systems inform all customers when lead is detected at high levels in drinking water. Further, the act would require the EPA to communicate this notice when a lead contamination may present health effects, and the state or local water system have failed to notify customers within 24 hours. The act also contains a provision charging the EPA to ultimately make sure that customers are advised when high lead levels are detected in their household’s drinking water. Supported by every member of the Michigan congressional delegation, this bipartisan act has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 416-2; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation which ensures that citizens are promptly notified of potential lead in water contamination; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

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

Senator Knezek was named co‑sponsor of the resolution.

Senators Hertel, Bieda, Ananich and Young offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 25.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation which ensures that citizens are promptly notified of potential lead in water contamination.

Whereas, Quality, safe drinking water is essential in our communities for public health and wellness. Nationally, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is charged with ensuring safe drinking water. Under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA has delegated primary enforcement responsibility in our state to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality; and

Whereas, It is imperative that residents across the country and in our state be notified in a timely fashion about potential lead contamination in drinking water. Lead is a very dangerous contaminant to health, especially in young children. Citizens are better equipped to take steps to protect their health and safety when properly notified about lead in water issues; and

Whereas, Current lead in water notification requirements are inadequate. As the water crisis in Flint has illustrated, the system failed for thousands of residents. Prompt warning is necessary, and measures must be put in place to ensure that it happens; and

Whereas, H.R. 4470, the federal Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act, would ensure that citizens are notified immediately and effectively in an instance of possible lead contamination. It would mandate that local water systems inform all customers when lead is detected at high levels in drinking water. Further, the act would require the EPA to communicate this notice when a lead contamination may present health effects, and the state or local water system have failed to notify customers within 24 hours. The act also contains a provision charging the EPA to ultimately make sure that customers are advised when high lead levels are detected in their household’s drinking water. Supported by every member of the Michigan congressional delegation, this bipartisan act has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 416-2; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation which ensures that citizens are promptly notified of potential lead in water contamination; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

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

Senator Knezek was named co‑sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to appropriate funds from the Nuclear Waste Fund for the establishment of a permanent repository for high-level nuclear waste or reimburse electric utility customers who paid into the fund.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 28 of 2015, p. 342.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8.

A concurrent resolution to urge the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to fulfill their obligation to establish a permanent repository for high-level nuclear waste.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 28 of 2015, p. 343.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 24.

A concurrent resolution to create the Joint Select Committee on the Flint Water Public Health Emergency.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 18, p. 235.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:01 a.m.

11:14 a.m.

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

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:15 a.m.

11:47 a.m.

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

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Young introduced

Senate Joint Resolution O, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 40a to article IV, to decriminalize the possession and use of marihuana.

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

Senator Young introduced

Senate Bill No. 813, entitled

A bill to regulate and tax marihuana; to require registration of marihuana establishments and provide for registration, application, and renewal fees; to regulate growth, manufacture, and retail sale of marihuana; to regulate marihuana testing, labeling, and packaging for retail sale; to restrict marihuana possession, sale, and use by individuals under the age of 21; to limit landlord restrictions on marihuana in rental property; to impose an excise tax and provide for distribution of the proceeds of that tax; to require the promulgation of rules; and to provide sanctions for violations of this act.

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

Senator Hildenbrand introduced

Senate Bill No. 814, entitled

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

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

Senator Hildenbrand introduced

Senate Bill No. 815, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2015 PA 139 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.

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

Senators Colbeck, Kowall, Bieda and Proos introduced

Senate Bill No. 816, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 74116 and 78119 (MCL 324.74116 and 324.78119), section 74116 as amended by 2016 PA 1 and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.

Senators Colbeck, Kowall, Bieda, Zorn and Proos introduced

Senate Bill No. 817, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43537 (MCL 324.43537), as amended by 2013 PA 108.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.

Senator Schuitmaker introduced

Senate Bill No. 818, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 148, entitled “Proprietary schools act,” by amending section 1a (MCL 395.101a), as amended by 2009 PA 212.

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

Senator Hansen introduced

Senate Bill No. 819, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 3, 6, 20, and 31a (MCL 388.1603, 388.1606, 388.1620, and 388.1631a), section 3 as amended by 2012 PA 201, section 6 as amended by 2015 PA 223, section 20 as amended by 2015 PA 85, and section 31a as amended by 2015 PA 139.

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

Senator Hansen introduced

Senate Bill No. 820, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 566, entitled “An act to encourage the faithful performance of official duties by certain public officers and public employees; to prescribe standards of conduct for certain public officers and public employees; to prohibit the holding of incompatible public offices; and to provide certain judicial remedies,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.183), as amended by 2015 PA 134.

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

Senator Hansen introduced

Senate Bill No. 821, entitled

A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled “An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies,” by amending section 1 (MCL 21.141), as amended by 2015 PA 116.

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

Senator Hansen introduced

Senate Bill No. 822, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled “Emergency municipal loan act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, and 6 (MCL 141.932, 141.933, 141.934, and 141.936), as amended by 2015 PA 115; 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.

House Bill No. 4493, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1278 and 1279g (MCL 380.1278 and 380.1279g), section 1278 as amended by 2004 PA 596 and section 1279g as amended by 2008 PA 349, and by adding section 1168.

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 Education.

House Bill No. 4793, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 434 (MCL 330.1434), as amended by 1995 PA 290.

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. 5192, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 720 and 728 (MCL 339.720 and 339.728), section 720 as amended by 2010 PA 215 and section 728 as amended by 2014 PA 177.

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.

House Bill No. 5219, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 57 (MCL 169.257), as amended by 2015 PA 269.

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 Elections and Government Reform.

Committee Reports

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Hune, O’Brien, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood

Excused: Senators Shirkey (C), Marleau and Jones

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Zorn (C), Proos, Brandenburg, Rocca and Young

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Health and Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Marleau (C), MacGregor, Proos, Shirkey, Hansen, Gregory and Hertel

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Green (C), Stamas and Hopgood

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Michigan Competitiveness submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Shirkey (C), Stamas, Robertson, Proos and Warren

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Proos (C), Schuitmaker and Young

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

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

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

General Government - Thursdays, February 25, 9:00 a.m. and March 3, 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2768)

Health and Human Services - Tuesday, March 1, 2:30 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building; Thursday, March 3, 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; Tuesday, March 8, 2:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower; and Thursday, March 10, 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Higher Education and House Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 25, 1:00 p.m. or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; Monday, February 29, 1:00 p.m., Curtiss Hall, Conference Rooms B and C, Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center; and Wednesday, March 2, 3:00 p.m. or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Judiciary - Tuesday, March 1 (CANCELED), and Wednesday, March 2, 9:00 a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesdays, 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)

Transportation - Thursdays, February 25 (CANCELED), March 3, March 10, March 17, and March 24, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, March 2, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)

Education - Tuesday, March 1, 12:00 noon, Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Government Operations - Tuesday, March 1, 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5307)

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

Local Government - Tuesday, March 1, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Wednesday, March 2, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1721)

Transportation - Thursday, February 25, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312) (CANCELED)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:51 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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