No. 42
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present Hopgood—present O’Brien—present
Bieda—present Horn—present Pavlov—present
Booher—present Hune—present Proos—present
Brandenburg—present Johnson—present Robertson—present
Casperson—present Jones—present Rocca—present
Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schmidt—present
Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Schuitmaker—present
Green—present Kowall—present Shirkey—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
Senator Peter MacGregor of the 28th District offered the following invocation:
Heavenly Father, thank You for always being present in this chamber. The issues before this chamber today are not unknown to You and neither are the Senators who will be discussing these issues unknown to You. In Your goodness, You have entrusted this group to have positions of decision-making.
You and only You have established them as Your agents to bring about human flourishing. This body, You have established to bring about Your good purposes. Many view this as a place of power. However, Your desire is for it to be a place of service, care, justice, and love.
Bless these legislators today. Guide our decisions. Give us wisdom, and give us the courage to set aside personal gain for a greater good when needed. Father, give us courage to be righteous instead of popular, to be fair instead of biased, and to be caring instead of calculating. Lord, we pray for a special blessing upon all the staff and their families.
In the name of Your Son Jesus, I pray. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Knollenberg entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that Senators Proos, O’Brien, Meekhof, Nofs, Robertson and Stamas be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood moved that Senator Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Johnson, Robertson, Stamas, O’Brien, Meekhof and Proos entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Knezek and Bieda admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.
11:37 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
During the recess, Senator Knezek introduced the Detroit Henry Ford High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, 2016 MHSAA Class B State Champions, and Head Coach Ken Flowers; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Coach Flowers responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Bieda introduced the Warren Cousino High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, 2016 MHSAA Class A State Champions, Coach Mike Lee, and Assistant Coach Gary Boehmer; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Coach Lee responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Nofs entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
April 29, 2016
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit reports:
• Follow-up report on the performance audit of the Office of Rail, Michigan Department of Transportation.
• Performance audit report on the Law Enforcement Information Network, Michigan Department of State Police and Department of Technology, Management, and Budget.
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Rebekah Warren
April 27, 2016
I would like to request to be listed as a co‑sponsor on Senate Bill 859, as allowed by new Senate Rule 1.110(c).
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (517) 373-2406 or senrwarren@senate.michigan.gov .
Sincerely,
Rebekah Warren
State Senator
18th District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Steven M. Bieda
April 28, 2016
Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added immediately as a co‑sponsor to Senate Bill 373, which was introduced on June 4, 2015 by Senator Coleman Young and is currently in the Senate Commerce Committee.
Sincerely,
Steve Bieda
State Senator
9th District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, April 28:
House Bill Nos. 4962 4963 4964 4965 4966
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, April 29, for his approval the following bill:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 331 at 12:44 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, April 28, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 922 923 924 925 926 927 928 929
House Bill Nos. 5609 5610 5611 5612 5613 5614 5615 5616
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received:
Date: May 2, 2016
Time: 12:00 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 490 (Public Act No. 92), being
An act to amend 1988 PA 378, entitled “An act to preserve personal privacy with respect to the purchase, rental, or borrowing of certain materials; and to provide penalties and remedies for violation of this act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 445.1711, 445.1712, 445.1713, 445.1714, and 445.1715), section 5 as added by 1989 PA 206.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 2, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
April 7, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Historical Commission
Timothy J. Chester of 371 Sunset Avenue, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, county of Kent, representing the general public, succeeding Richard Mica, is appointed for a term expiring May 21, 2020.
Susan Safford of 303 E. Etherington #808, Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701, county of Cheboygan, representing the general public, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 21, 2020.
Larry J. Wagenaar of 6341 Redington Drive, S.E., Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, representing the Historical Society of Michigan, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 21, 2020.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
April 25, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Correctional Officers’ Training Council
Jennifer E. Cobbina of 3340 Wharton Street, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, representing the academic community, succeeding Timothy Eklin, is appointed for a term expiring March 29, 2019.
William R. Henderson of 8343 Goldfinch Drive, Freeland, Michigan 48623, county of Saginaw, representing state correction officers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 29, 2019.
April 26, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Mental Health Diversion Council
Lia Gulick of 9079 E. St. Charles Road, Wheeler, Michigan 48662, county of Gratiot, the Department of Corrections designee, succeeding Joanne Sheldon, is appointed for a term expiring January 30, 2019.
April 27, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Residential Builders’ and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors’ Board
Sidney J. Browne of 4280 Plank Road, Marine City, Michigan 48039, county of Saint Clair, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 31, 2020.
John F. Kelly of 6085 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301, county of Oakland, representing licensed residential builders, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 31, 2020.
April 27, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Veterans Facilities Board of Managers
Robert L. Johnson of 2867 Voice Road, Kingsley, Michigan 49649, county of Grand Traverse, representing the American Legion, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring February 28, 2019.
John Thorhauer of 725 West Middle Street, Apt. 22, Chelsea, Michigan 48118, county of Washtenaw, representing veterans, succeeding Lino Pretto, is appointed for a term expiring February 28, 2019.
April 28, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Appellate Defender Commission
Douglas E. Mains of 900 Long Boulevard, Apt. 255, Lansing, Michigan 48911, county of Ingham, representing the State Bar of Michigan, succeeding John Nussbaumer, is appointed for a term expiring May 24, 2019.
Thomas J. Adams of 1415 Parker Street, Detroit, Michigan 48214, county of Wayne, the Governor’s designee, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 24, 2020.
April 28, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Governor’s Talent Investment Board
Stephanie Beckhorn of 120 Twin Ponds, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, representing core programs, succeeding Christine Quinn, is appointed for a term expiring April 15, 2019.
April 29, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission
Matthew Saxton of 9647 Bellevue Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49014, county of Calhoun, representing local government, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 27, 2019.
Sincerely,
Brian Calley
Acting and Lieutenant Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
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
The motion prevailed.
Senators Gregory, Horn, Jones, Proos, Emmons, Warren, Brandenburg, Knollenberg and Schmidt offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 30.
A concurrent resolution to encourage the Governor to change the name of the Michigan Department of Corrections to the Michigan Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Whereas, In addition to holding offenders accountable, the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) provides rehabilitative opportunities and reentry assistance. Ensuring public safety requires that the department house offenders in prison, but also that offenders leave supervision ready to become productive members of society who are less likely to commit crimes in the future; and
Whereas, Quality rehabilitation and reentry services improve public safety, enhance offenders’ quality of life, and are a cost-effective use of taxpayer dollars. The MDOC works with prisoners throughout their sentences to prepare them for reentry into the community, providing educational opportunities and support services designed to give offenders the tools they need to receive parole and succeed when they return home; and
Whereas, Rehabilitation services also function as an important bridge back into society because they afford prisoners an opportunity to engage with volunteers and professionals from the community who are invested in their success; and
Whereas, The names of state departments should reflect their mission and the priorities assigned by the Governor and Legislature. Adding rehabilitation to the MDOC’s name will more clearly articulate the department’s vision to employees, offenders, and the general public; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we encourage the Governor to change the name of the Michigan Department of Corrections to the Michigan Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor and the Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections.
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 question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Kowall moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Bieda was named co‑sponsor of the concurrent resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Hertel, Jones, Hood, Knezek and Bieda introduced
Senate Bill No. 930, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 2007 PA 152.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Jones, Hertel, Hood, Knezek and Bieda introduced
Senate Bill No. 931, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16b), as amended by 2008 PA 562.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Proos, Horn, Jones, Gregory, Shirkey, Colbeck, Warren, Brandenburg, Knollenberg, Green and Nofs introduced
Senate Bill No. 932, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding chapter IIIB.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Proos, Horn, Jones, Shirkey, Gregory, Colbeck, Warren, Brandenburg, Green, Booher, Nofs and Knollenberg introduced
Senate Bill No. 933, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 4b to chapter XI.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Jones, Proos, Horn, Shirkey, Gregory, Warren, Brandenburg, Green and Knollenberg introduced
Senate Bill No. 934, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 2 of chapter XI (MCL 771.2), as amended by 2010 PA 351.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Shirkey, Horn, Jones, Gregory, Colbeck, Proos, Emmons, Warren, Brandenburg, Pavlov, Nofs and Knollenberg introduced
Senate Bill No. 935, entitled
A bill to create the supervising region incentive program act; to create the supervising region incentive fund; to provide for use of the fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Emmons, Horn, Jones, Gregory, Colbeck, Proos, Warren, Knollenberg, Brandenburg, Green and Booher introduced
Senate Bill No. 936, entitled
A bill to provide for the use of evidence-based supervision practices; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and local agencies; to require the adoption of certain rules; to regulate the use of funds by certain state departments and local agencies; and to require certain reports.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Knollenberg, Proos, Warren, Emmons, Rocca, Brandenburg, Green, Booher and Nofs introduced
Senate Bill No. 937, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 8a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Colbeck, Horn, Jones, Gregory, Shirkey, Proos, Emmons, Warren, Rocca, Brandenburg, Knollenberg, Booher, Nofs and MacGregor introduced
Senate Bill No. 938, entitled
A bill to create the criminal justice data collection and management program act; to describe the criminal justice data collection and management program; to provide for certain grants; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Nofs, Jones, Horn, Gregory, Shirkey, Colbeck, Proos, Emmons, Warren, Rocca, Brandenburg, Green, Booher and Knollenberg introduced
Senate Bill No. 939, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 31b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Proos, Jones, Horn, Gregory, Shirkey, Colbeck, Warren, Rocca, Brandenburg, Green, Knollenberg and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 940, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 69b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Jones, Horn, Gregory, Shirkey, Colbeck, Proos, Emmons, Warren, Brandenburg, Knollenberg, Green, Booher, Nofs and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 941, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 44 (MCL 791.244), as amended by 1999 PA 191, and by adding section 44a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Warren, Gregory, Proos, Emmons, Rocca, Brandenburg, Green, Booher, Nofs, Knollenberg and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 942, entitled
A bill to amend 1989 PA 196, entitled “An act to abolish the criminal assessments commission; to prescribe certain duties of the crime victim services commission; to create the crime victim’s rights fund; to provide for expenditures from the fund; to provide for assessments against criminal defendants and certain juvenile offenders; to provide for payment of crime victim’s rights services; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and departments,” by amending section 4 (MCL 780.904), as amended by 2015 PA 9.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Horn, Jones, Zorn, Gregory, Shirkey, Colbeck, Proos, Emmons, Rocca, Brandenburg, Knollenberg, MacGregor, Green, Booher, Nofs and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 943, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 84.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Zorn, Horn, Jones, Gregory, Shirkey, Colbeck, Proos, Emmons, Rocca, Brandenburg, Knollenberg, MacGregor, Green, Booher, Nofs and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 944, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 10b (MCL 400.10b), as amended by 2011 PA 198.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Johnson, Proos, Warren, Rocca, Brandenburg, Green, Booher, Nofs, Knollenberg and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 945, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 62d.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Brandenburg, Proos, Warren, Knollenberg, Nofs, Green and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 946, entitled
A bill to establish and implement a work opportunity employer reimbursement program; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Robertson, Jones, Horn, Gregory, Shirkey, Colbeck, Proos, Emmons, Warren, Rocca, Brandenburg, Green, Booher, Nofs, Knollenberg, MacGregor and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 947, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 33 and 34d (MCL 791.233 and 791.234d), section 33 as amended by 1998 PA 320 and section 34d as added by 2014 PA 359.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Proos, Gregory, Warren, Brandenburg, Green, Booher, Nofs, Knollenberg and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 948, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending the chapter heading and sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of chapter XIA (MCL 771A.3, 771A.4, 771A.5, and 771A.6), as added by 2012 PA 616.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Proos, Jones, Horn, Shirkey, Gregory, Colbeck, Warren, Brandenburg, Green, Booher, Nofs and Knollenberg introduced
Senate Bill No. 949, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 1086.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
House Bill No. 4962, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 2 and 2d of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2 and 712A.2d), section 2 as amended by 2014 PA 519 and section 2d as amended by 1998 PA 478.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4963, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 1m to chapter IX.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4964, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 2015 PA 81.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4965, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 14a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4966, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 64a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Kowall moved that Senator Hansen be temporarily excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Kowall moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 4990
House Bill No. 4991
House Bill No. 4992
House Bill No. 4993
House Bill No. 4994
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4990, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 5f (MCL 117.5f), as amended by 2002 PA 201.
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. 223 Yeas—34
Ananich Hertel MacGregor Rocca
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Schmidt
Booher Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Horn Nofs Shirkey
Casperson Hune O’Brien Stamas
Colbeck Johnson Pavlov Warren
Emmons Jones Proos Young
Green Knollenberg Robertson Zorn
Gregory Kowall
Nays—0
Excused—1
Hansen
Not Voting—2
Hood Knezek
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senator Bieda moved that Senators Knezek and Hood be temporarily excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood entered the Senate Chamber.
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 provide for the incorporation of cities and for revising and amending their charters; to provide for certain powers and duties; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes by cities, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness; to validate actions taken, bonds issued, and obligations heretofore incurred; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts on specific dates,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4991, entitled
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” by amending section 36 (MCL 68.36), as amended by 2002 PA 276.
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. 224 Yeas—35
Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca
Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Casperson Horn Nofs Stamas
Colbeck Hune O’Brien Warren
Emmons Johnson Pavlov Young
Green Jones Proos Zorn
Gregory Knollenberg Robertson
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hansen Knezek
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 provide for the government of certain villages; to define their powers and duties; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by villages subject to this act; to define the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to define the application of this act and provide for its amendment by villages subject to this act; to validate prior amendments and certain prior actions taken and bonds issued by villages subject to this act; to provide for the disincorporation of villages; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senators Hansen and Knezek entered the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4992, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled “The home rule village act,” by amending section 24b (MCL 78.24b), as amended by 2002 PA 277.
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. 225 Yeas—37
Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen
Nays—0
Excused—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 provide for the incorporation of villages and for revising and amending their charters; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to validate bonds issued and obligations previously incurred; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4993, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled “Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships,” by amending section 75b (MCL 41.75b), as amended by 2002 PA 226.
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. 226 Yeas—37
Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen
Nays—0
Excused—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.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4994, 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 11c (MCL 46.11c), as amended by 2002 PA 275.
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. 227 Yeas—37
Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen
Nays—0
Excused—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.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 367, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811jj.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Hopgood
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 Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Hopgood
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 189, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2421b, 2421c, 2421d, and 2421e (MCL 600.2421b, 600.2421c, 600.2421d, and 600.2421e), as added by 1984 PA 197.
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.
David B. Robertson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 190, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 123 (MCL 24.323), as added by 1984 PA 196.
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.
David B. Robertson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 640, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 957 (MCL 168.957).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
David B. Robertson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 886, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 71, 72, 80, 87, and 115 (MCL 24.271, 24.272, 24.280, 24.287, and 24.315), section 71 as amended by 1984 PA 28, section 80 as amended by 1984 PA 196, and section 115 as amended by 1996 PA 489.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
David B. Robertson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported
House Bill No. 5407, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 175 and 177 (MCL 168.175 and 168.177).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
David B. Robertson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Robertson (C), Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Excused: Senator Hood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Nofs (C), Proos, Horn, Schuitmaker, Hune, Shirkey, Zorn, Hopgood, Knezek and Bieda
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators O’Brien (C), Emmons, Colbeck and Knezek
Excused: Senator Zorn
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Nofs (C), Colbeck and Knezek
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations - Wednesday, May 4, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1801)
Commerce - Wednesday, May 4, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, May 4, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)
Energy and Technology - Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1721)
Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, May 4, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323) (CANCELED)
Joint Select Committee on the Flint Water Public Health Emergency - Tuesday, May 10, 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5307)
Legislative Council - Wednesday, May 4, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)
Natural Resources - Wednesday, May 4, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1721) (CANCELED)
Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, May 4, 2:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-5323)
Transportation - Thursday, May 5, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security - Thursday, May 5, 11:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5314)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:01 p.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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