No. 32

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2016

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 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—excused Warren—present

Hertel—excused Meekhof—present Young—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present

Hood—present O’Brien—present

Pastor Dave Deets of Whitneyville Bible Church of Alto offered the following invocation:

Father, we thank You so much for the opportunity to be able to gather together. Father, we thank You for these men and women who have given their lives in public service to the state of Michigan. Father, we know that all wisdom and authority comes from You, and so, Father, I pray that You would grant to each one of these Senators the wisdom that they need as they make decisions and interact with their constituents from their areas of service. Father, I pray that You would be glorified in all that they do and say.

We pray that You would bring unity; that You would bring opportunity to work together between the Senators, between the House of Representatives, and between others who are involved in Michigan politics. Father, we pray that You would use our state in a mighty way in this country. We pray, Father, that You would continue to encourage us as we watch the political scene unfold before us as we move towards the next presidency. Father, we know that in Your sovereignty You will work out all things as You will.

We pray these things in You name. Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senator Ananich entered the Senate Chamber.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow his guests admittance to the Senate floor.

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.

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Patrick Colbeck

March 22, 2016

I would like to be added as a co‑sponsor on SB 670.

Thank you for your consideration of my request.

Sincerely,

Patrick Colbeck

State Senator, 7th District

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

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

House Bill Nos. 4540 5392

The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Wednesday, March 23, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Joint Resolution R

House Bill Nos. 5509 5510 5511 5512

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall’s statement is as follows:

Today is a special occasion. It’s unfortunate that our colleague Curtis Hertel isn’t here, but he was called away on a family emergency, so he asked me to stand in for him. Today, I would like to congratulate Bettie Trice on her lifetime of accomplishments and dedication to the Michigan Senate. Bettie has had a distinguished career continuing more than 40 years in the Michigan State Senate. She began her career in 1975 as the executive secretary for Senator Basil Brown. I knew Senator Basil Brown, and he was a character and one of those Senators whom you never forget. A year later, Bettie became the assistant journal clerk for the Secretary of the Senate, Billie Farnum, whom the building is named after. She soon became the journal clerk, a position in which she served for 14 years. In 1992, Bettie became the session clerks manager for the Michigan State Senate. She has served in this position, and still does, with care and a great deal of skill.

Bettie’s time as session clerks manager has been a great service to the Michigan State Senate. She has proven to be a reliable supervisor to her employees, a diligent researcher and interpreter of legislation, and a faithful advisor to the Secretary of the Senate and Assistant Secretary of the Senate. These, among other tasks in the position of session clerks manager, are evidence of her strong dedication to the state of Michigan and the Legislature.

It is my pleasure today to honor Bettie Trice for her 40 years of service to the Michigan Senate. I would like to present her with this tribute on behalf of Senator Hertel, Representative Schor, Governor Snyder, and myself.

Recess

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

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

11:15 a.m.

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

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

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 Hildenbrand 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 amendment, the following bill:

House Bill No. 5296, 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 following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 4, line 10, after “1643” by inserting a comma and “or section 12(4) of the Michigan financial review commission act, 2014 PA 181, MCL 141.1642(4), applies to the distressed school district”.

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

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

House Bill No. 5385, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 181, entitled “Michigan financial review commission act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 12 (MCL 141.1632, 141.1633, 141.1634, 141.1635, 141.1636, 141.1637, 141.1638, and 141.1642).

Substitute (S-3).

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

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

House Bill No. 5296

House Bill No. 5385

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

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5296, entitled

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. 142 Yeas—29

Ananich Hopgood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Bieda Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Booher Johnson Nofs Smith

Green Jones O’Brien Stamas

Gregory Knezek Proos Warren

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Young

Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt Zorn

Hood

Nays—7

Brandenburg Colbeck Hune Rocca

Casperson Emmons Pavlov

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

Senator Kowall moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5385, entitled

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. 143 Yeas—26

Ananich Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Bieda Horn Meekhof Schuitmaker

Booher Johnson Nofs Shirkey

Brandenburg Jones O’Brien Stamas

Green Knezek Proos Warren

Gregory Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hansen Kowall

Nays—10

Casperson Hood Pavlov Smith

Colbeck Hopgood Rocca Young

Emmons Hune

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

Senator Kowall moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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

“An act to create the Michigan financial review commission act; to provide for the operation of certain commissions; to create funds and accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain commissions, the state treasurer, certain other state officials and state employees, and certain local officials; to provide for the dissolution of certain commissions; and to make certain appropriations,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

Senator Casperson stated that had he been present on March 22 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted “nay”:

Senate Bill No. 710

Senate Bill No. 819

Senate Bill No. 820

Senate Bill No. 821

Senate Bill No. 822

Senator Casperson stated that had he been present on March 22 when the vote was taken on the passage of the following bill, he would have voted “yea”:

Senate Bill No. 711

Senator Casperson stated that had he been present on March 23 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted “yea”:

House Bill No. 4418

House Bill No. 4577

House Bill No. 4822

House Bill No. 5377

Senate Bill No. 395

Senate Bill No. 746

Senate Bill No. 747

Senator Casperson stated that had he been present on March 23 when the vote was taken on the passage of the following bill, he would have voted “nay”:

House Bill No. 4813

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

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

House Bill No. 4895

Senate Bill No. 344

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

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 Hildenbrand as Chairperson.

Senate Bill No. 702, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 716 (MCL 257.716), as amended by 2008 PA 539.

House Bill No. 4895, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as amended by 2008 PA 489.

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

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 717, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 21304c, 21310a, 21323a, and 21325 (MCL 324.21304c, 324.21310a, 324.21323a, and 324.21325), sections 21304c, 21310a, and 21323a as amended by 2012 PA 446 and section 21325 as added by 2012 PA 108, and by adding section 21325a.

Substitute (S-2).

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

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 344, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 1998 PA 416.

Substitute (S-2).

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

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:33 a.m.

11:43 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 guests of Senator Ananich admittance to 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 11:44 a.m.

11:50 a.m.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Bieda introduced

Senate Bill No. 862, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406u.

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

Senator Bieda introduced

Senate Bill No. 863, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 6141 (MCL 289.6141).

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

Senator Bieda introduced

Senate Bill No. 864, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 15.262 and 15.263), section 2 as amended by 2001 PA 38 and section 3 as amended by 1988 PA 278.

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

Senator Bieda introduced

Senate Bill No. 865, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 134 and 3104 (MCL 500.134 and 500.3104), section 134 as amended by 1990 PA 256 and section 3104 as amended by 2002 PA 662.

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

Senators Schuitmaker and Jones introduced

Senate Bill No. 866, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11701, 12102, 16901, 44501, and 82101 (MCL 324.11701, 324.12102, 324.16901, 324.44501, and 324.82101), section 11701 as amended by 2005 PA 199, section 12102 as amended by 2015 PA 224, section 16901 as amended by 2014 PA 543, section 44501 as amended by 2012 PA 294, and section 82101 as amended by 2014 PA 404.

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

Senators Schuitmaker and Jones introduced

Senate Bill No. 867, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled “Police officer’s and fire fighter’s survivor tuition grant act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1242), as amended by 2012 PA 470.

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

Senators Jones and Schuitmaker introduced

Senate Bill No. 868, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2950 and 2950a (MCL 600.2950 and 600.2950a), section 2950 as amended by 2001 PA 200 and section 2950a as amended by 2010 PA 19.

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

Senators Jones and Schuitmaker introduced

Senate Bill No. 869, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 528a (MCL 750.528a), as amended by 2015 PA 26.

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

Senator Schuitmaker introduced

Senate Bill No. 870, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 3101 and 3113 (MCL 500.3101 and 500.3113), section 3101 as amended by 2014 PA 492 and section 3113 as amended by 2014 PA 489.

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

House Bill No. 4540, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending sections 2 and 13 (MCL 15.232 and 15.243), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 553 and section 13 as amended by 2006 PA 482.

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 Government Operations.

House Bill No. 5392, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 329, entitled “Michigan seed law,” by amending section 11 (MCL 286.711), as amended by 1996 PA 86.

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 Agriculture.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

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 2015 PA 236.

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

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

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

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Kowall moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:

House Bill No. 4895

Senate Bill No. 344

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. 4537

House Bill No. 5192

House Bill No. 5107

House Bill No. 5006

Senate Bill No. 594

House Bill No. 4895

Senate Bill No. 344

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

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 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. 144 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

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 title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

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 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. 145 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

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 revise, consolidate, and classify the laws of this state regarding the regulation of certain occupations and to regulate certain persons and activities relative to those occupations; to create a board for each of those occupations; to establish the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies and the boards of each occupation; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; to establish rights, relationships, and remedies of certain persons under certain circumstances; to provide immunity from certain civil liability for certain entities and certain related occupations under certain circumstances; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5107, entitled

A bill to create the human trafficking notification act; to require the posting of certain notices relating to human trafficking; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local departments and agencies; and to provide a remedy.

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. 146 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

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 title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5006, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 5a.

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. 147 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

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 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,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 594, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, entitled “Urban cooperation act of 1967,” by amending the title and sections 2 and 10 (MCL 124.502 and 124.510), the title as amended by 1998 PA 169 and sections 2 and 10 as amended by 2002 PA 439.

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. 148 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4895, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as amended by 2008 PA 489.

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. 149 Yeas—28

Ananich Hood Kowall Schuitmaker

Bieda Hopgood MacGregor Shirkey

Brandenburg Hune Meekhof Smith

Colbeck Johnson O’Brien Stamas

Gregory Jones Pavlov Warren

Hansen Knezek Proos Young

Hildenbrand Knollenberg Rocca Zorn

Nays—8

Booher Emmons Horn Robertson

Casperson Green Nofs Schmidt

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

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 create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 344, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 1998 PA 416.

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. 150 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess until 1:30 p.m.

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

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess until 2:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:31 p.m.

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and 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 2:01 p.m.

2:09 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

Messages from the House

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.202 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 171

Senate Bill No. 352

Senate Bill No. 476

Senate Bill No. 582

Senate Bill No. 583

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

Senate Bill No. 171, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7d (MCL 211.7d), as amended by 2012 PA 66.

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.

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. 151 Yeas—35

Ananich Hansen Kowall Schmidt

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schuitmaker

Booher Hood Meekhof Shirkey

Brandenburg Hopgood Nofs Smith

Casperson Horn O’Brien Stamas

Colbeck Hune Pavlov Warren

Emmons Johnson Proos Young

Green Jones Robertson Zorn

Gregory Knollenberg Rocca

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

Not Voting—1

Knezek

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.

Senate Bill No. 352, entitled

A bill to allow for designation of a caregiver; to prescribe the duties of a designated caregiver; to enable a hospital to assist in designating a caregiver; and to prescribe the duties of state departments and agencies.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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. 152 Yeas—27

Booher Hildenbrand Meekhof Schmidt

Brandenburg Horn Nofs Schuitmaker

Casperson Hune O’Brien Shirkey

Colbeck Jones Pavlov Smith

Emmons Knollenberg Proos Stamas

Green Kowall Robertson Zorn

Hansen MacGregor Rocca

Nays—9

Ananich Hood Johnson Warren

Bieda Hopgood Knezek Young

Gregory

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

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 bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senator Bieda moved that he be removed as co‑sponsor of the bill.

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 476, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending sections 7 and 11 (MCL 205.427 and 205.431), section 7 as amended by 2014 PA 298 and section 11 as amended by 2012 PA 325.

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.

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. 153 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

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.

Senate Bill No. 582, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 87b and 87c (MCL 211.87b and 211.87c), section 87b as amended by 2014 PA 126 and section 87c as amended by 2012 PA 431, and by adding section 87f.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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. 154 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, assumed the Chair.

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.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, assumed the Chair.

Senate Bill No. 583, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 94, entitled “The revenue bond act of 1933,” by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 141.103), the title as amended by 1998 PA 196 and section 3 as amended by 2002 PA 465, and by adding sections 7b, 21a, 22a, and 24a.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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. 155 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: O’Brien

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.

Senator Kowall moved that the enrollment be vacated on the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 171, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7d (MCL 211.7d), as amended by 2012 PA 66.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved to reconsider the vote by which the House substitute was concurred in.

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. 156 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Hertel Marleau

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: O’Brien

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senators Ananich, Casperson, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hood, Hopgood, Horn, Jones, Knezek, Kowall, O’Brien, Rocca, Schmidt and Warren were named co‑sponsors of the bill.

House Bill No. 4822, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1280f.

The House of Representatives has non-concurred in the Senate substitute (S-6) and appointed Reps. Cotter, Price and Zemke as conferees.

The message was referred to the Secretary for record.

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. 146

The motion prevailed.

Senators Casperson and Warren offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 157.

A resolution to commemorate April 19, 2016, as Suits and Sneakers Day.

Whereas, The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, leveraging the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs; and

Whereas, The American Cancer Society saves lives and creates a world with more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back, in partnership with its nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; and

Whereas, More than 57,000 Michiganders were newly-diagnosed with cancer in 2015; and

Whereas, Cancer patients face countless challenges associated with their diagnoses, including physical, emotional, financial, and day-to-day challenges; and

Whereas, Since 1993, coaches and their supporters have raised more than $87 million for the American Cancer Society to help make the American Cancer Society’s services and programs available to those who need them the most; and

Whereas, The Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers™ Awareness nationwide effort unites coaches across the country to wear sneakers with their game attire while coaching games during the weekend of January 25-31, 2016. It also encourages lawmakers and others to similarly wear suits and sneakers to raise awareness about the fight against cancer, share the importance of nutrition and physical activity in reducing one’s cancer risk, and promote the American Cancer Society as a resource for help and support; and

Whereas, Michigan coaches have joined together with their fellow coaches nationwide, as well as thousands of volunteers for the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, to advocate on behalf of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers so that one day cancer will be eliminated as a major public health issue; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate April 19, 2016, as Suits and Sneakers Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge all Michiganders to use this day as an opportunity to educate themselves about cancer and take proactive steps to reduce their risks and get appropriate screenings.

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 Booher, Hansen, Marleau, Proos and Bieda were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senator Stamas offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 159.

A resolution to commemorate March 25, 2016, as Greek Independence Day.

Whereas, The concept of democracy, in which the supreme power to govern was vested in the people, was developed by the ancient Greeks; and

Whereas, The Founding Fathers of the United States were heavily influenced by the political and philosophical principles of ancient Greece; and

Whereas, Our Greek American community enriches economic and cultural development through its many contributions to science, technology, medicine, government, economics, architecture, and the arts; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to nearly 50,000 residents of Greek descent; and

Whereas, Greece and the United States have been allies through two World Wars, the Korean conflict, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the Cold War; and

Whereas, Winston Churchill once said, “If there had not been the virtue and courage of the Greeks, we do not know which the outcome of World War II would have been,” and “No longer will we say that Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroes fight like Greeks”; and

Whereas, March 25, 2016, marks the 195th anniversary of the uprising that led to the War of Greek Independence from the Ottoman Empire; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate March 25, 2016, as Greek Independence Day in Michigan. We thank those of Greek heritage for the important contributions they have made to our state and our country.

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 Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Colbeck, Hansen, Jones, MacGregor, Proos, Zorn and Knollenberg were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senator Kowall offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 27.

A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, March 24, 2016, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.; and be it further

Resolved, That when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, March 24, 2016, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 1:30 p.m.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent 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 concurrent resolution was adopted.

Senators Booher, Brandenburg, Hansen, Proos and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 741, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 22203 (MCL 333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Mike Shirkey

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Hune, Marleau, Jones, Stamas and Robertson

Nays: Senator Knezek

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Shirkey (C), Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson and Knezek

Excused: Senators Hertel and Hopgood

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 848, entitled

A bill to provide protection for freedom of expression for student journalists in public schools and institutions of higher education.

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.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

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

The Committee on Insurance reported

House Bill No. 4636, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 1202 (MCL 500.1202), as amended by 2014 PA 150.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Brandenburg, Schmidt, Horn, Bieda, Johnson and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

House Bill No. 4660, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3515 (MCL 500.3515), as amended by 2005 PA 306.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Brandenburg, Schmidt, O’Brien, Horn, Bieda, Johnson and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

House Bill No. 4661, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by repealing section 2477d (MCL 500.2477d).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Brandenburg, Schmidt, O’Brien, Horn, Bieda, Johnson and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

House Bill No. 4662, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by repealing section 2409c (MCL 500.2409c).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Brandenburg, Schmidt, O’Brien, Horn, Bieda, Johnson and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

House Bill No. 4663, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2213b (MCL 500.2213b), as amended by 2013 PA 5.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Brandenburg, Schmidt, O’Brien, Horn, Bieda, Johnson and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

House Bill No. 4664, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by repealing sections 2409 and 2409a (MCL 500.2409 and 500.2409a).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Brandenburg, Schmidt, O’Brien, Horn, Bieda, Johnson and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

House Bill No. 4665, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by repealing sections 2477, 2477a, 2477b, and 2477c (MCL 500.2477, 500.2477a, 500.2477b, and 500.2477c).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Brandenburg, Schmidt, O’Brien, Horn, Bieda, Johnson and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

House Bill No. 4666, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16243 (MCL 333.16243), as amended by 1993 PA 79.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Brandenburg, Schmidt, O’Brien, Horn, Bieda, Johnson and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

House Bill No. 4667, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by repealing section 2409b (MCL 500.2409b).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Brandenburg, Schmidt, O’Brien, Horn, Bieda, Johnson and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

House Bill No. 4668, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 803 (MCL 436.1803).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Brandenburg, Schmidt, O’Brien, Horn, Bieda, Johnson and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Insurance submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

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

Excused: Senators Jones and Marleau

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 4895, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as amended by 2008 PA 489.

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.

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.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

Senate Bill No. 344, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 1998 PA 416.

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, March 23, 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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Environmental Quality submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Green (C), MacGregor and Hopgood

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Corrections submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Proos (C), Knollenberg and Gregory

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Green (C), Booher and Hopgood

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Joint meeting held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Booher (C), Nofs, Schuitmaker, Hansen and MacGregor

Excused: Senators Gregory and Hertel

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Nofs and Booher

Excused: Senator Young

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hansen (C), Knollenberg and Young

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

General Government - Tuesday, April 12, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesday, May 3, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, April 6, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)

Joint Select Committee on the Flint Water Public Health Emergency - Tuesday, March 29, 10:00 a.m., Northbank Center, University of Michigan Flint Campus, 432 North Saginaw Street, Flint (373-5307)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:34 p.m.

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 27, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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