No. 47
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 12, 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—excused Pavlov—present
Booher—excused Hune—present Proos—excused
Brandenburg—excused Johnson—excused Robertson—present
Casperson—present Jones—present Rocca—present
Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schmidt—present
Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Schuitmaker—present
Green—present Kowall—excused Shirkey—present
Gregory—present MacGregor—present Stamas—present
Hansen—present Marleau—excused Warren—present
Hertel—present Meekhof—present Young—excused
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present
Hood—excused
Reverend John Fitzmaurice of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of St. Clair offered the following invocation:
Father in heaven, we thank You for this day. We thank You for our lives. We thank You for all You have created, especially the great state of Michigan. Today, we ask special graces upon those who are out doing Your work, whether they be health professionals, teachers, tradesmen, business owners, or whoever is out there bringing forward the state of Michigan. We also pray for those who cannot work, whether it be through a mental or physical impairment, an economic situation, or a disability. May they feel the grace of God’s hand helping them.
As we approach and get closer to Pentecost Sunday, we certainly feel the Holy Spirit among us. May the Holy Spirit fill this chamber today with the Senators who are on the floor and all those who work with them; that their decisions are just; that they open their minds and open their hearts to further this state for the greater good of all of its citizens.
We ask this all today through our Savior Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Stamas moved that Senators Casperson, Hildenbrand, Knollenberg and Nofs be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Bieda moved that Senators Hood, Johnson and Young be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Stamas moved that Senators Booher, Brandenburg, Horn, Kowall, Marleau and Proos be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Stamas moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Meekhof admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Knollenberg, Nofs and Hildenbrand entered the Senate Chamber.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, May 11, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 958 959 960
House Bill Nos. 5638 5639 5640 5641 5642 5643 5644 5645 5646
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Stamas moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, designated Senator Hopgood as Chairperson.
Recess
Senator Stamas moved that the Committee of the Whole recess subject to the call of the Chairperson.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:11 a.m.
10:25 a.m.
The Committee of the Whole was called to order by the Chairperson, Senator Hopgood.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 5182, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the maintenance, management and control, of the Michigan school for the deaf, and to repeal all laws inconsistent herewith,” by amending section 1 (MCL 393.51).
House Bill No. 5183, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “Division on deafness act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 408.203), as amended by 1988 PA 434.
House Bill No. 5184, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “Division on deafness act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 408.205), as amended by 1988 PA 434.
House Bill No. 5185, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 221 (MCL 750.221).
House Bill No. 5186, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1534 (MCL 380.1534).
House Bill No. 5187, entitled
A bill to amend 1899 PA 44, entitled “An act to provide for the publication and distribution of publications, laws, and documents, reports of the several officers, boards of officers and public institutions of this state now or hereafter to be published; to provide for the replacing of publications lost by fire or otherwise; to provide for the publication and distribution of the Michigan manual; to provide for duties of certain state and local government departments and agencies; to establish certain funds; and to provide for certain penalties and remedies,” by amending section 34 (MCL 24.34).
House Bill No. 5188, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “Division on deafness act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 408.204), as amended by 1988 PA 434.
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:
House Bill No. 4344, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled “Motor vehicle service and repair act,” by amending sections 2, 2a, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 30, 32, 33, 34a, 36, and 39 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1302a, 257.1303, 257.1307, 257.1309, 257.1310, 257.1311, 257.1312, 257.1313, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1319, 257.1320, 257.1321, 257.1322, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1333, 257.1334a, 257.1336, and 257.1339), sections 2, 18, 22, and 30 as amended and section 2a as added by 1988 PA 254, section 10 as amended by 2000 PA 366, and section 17 as amended by 2002 PA 464, and by adding sections 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 10a, 13a, 13b, and 32a.
Substitute (S-4).
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.
During the Committee of the Whole, Senator Casperson entered the Senate Chamber.
Resolutions
Senator Stamas 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.
Senator Pavlov offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 174.
A resolution to recognize Clay Township as the sturgeon angling capital of Michigan.
Whereas, By far, more sturgeon angling occurs in the North and Middle Channels of the St. Clair River within the political boundaries of Clay Township than anywhere else in Michigan. Though other areas of the state are open to catch and immediate release for sturgeon fishing, populations are too small to make sturgeon a viable target species in most watersheds. In a few other areas where some harvest is allowed, regulations severely restrict the seasons. Most sturgeon fishing in the St. Clair River occurs in the North Channel, which is almost entirely within the boundaries of Clay Township; and
Whereas, The waters of the St. Clair River within Clay Township have the longest and most active harvest seasons for lake sturgeon in Michigan for nonstocked waters with natural reproduction. The harvest season in the waters of the St. Clair River in Clay Township runs from July 16 until the end of September. Catch and immediate release angling continues until the end of November; and
Whereas, More sturgeon fishing permits are issued to anglers in the Greater Detroit Metro Area, including Wayne, Macomb, St. Clair, and Oakland Counties, with the vast majority issued in Macomb and St. Clair Counties. Those anglers fish almost exclusively within the Clay Township waters of the North Channel of the St. Clair River; and
Whereas, The waters of the North Channel of the St. Clair River within the boundaries of Clay Township support the only commercial charter boat fishery for lake sturgeon in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, More tagged sturgeon are reported to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and more Lake Sturgeon Management Cooperator patches are issued to anglers fishing the Clay Township waters of the St. Clair River than to anglers fishing anywhere else in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, A vast majority of lake sturgeon recorded in the Michigan DNR Master Angler Program are taken from Clay Township waters of the North Channel of the St. Clair River. A search of the records for the last five years shows that 63 of 67 entries came from the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair; and
Whereas, Michigan’s only sturgeon and most unique fishing tournament, the North Channel Sturgeon Classic, is held fully within the Clay Township waters of the North Channel of the St. Clair River. There were more than 33 fish caught by anglers during the tournament in 2015; and
Whereas, National Geographic television filmed a sturgeon angling segment on the Clay Township waters of the North Channel of the St. Clair which aired in 2009 and several times thereafter as part of the “Monster Fish” series. Michigan Out of Doors television has done several sturgeon angling segments over the last several years for the television show. All of these trips have taken place in the Clay Township waters of the North Channel of the St. Clair River; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we encourage and express support for the recognition of Clay Township as the sturgeon angling capital of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Clay Township, St. Clair County, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, organizers of the North Channel Sturgeon Classic, and the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Stamas 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 resolution,
Senator Stamas moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Hansen, Knollenberg, O’Brien and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Young offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 175.
A resolution commemorating July 13, 2016, as Metro Detroit Youth Day.
Whereas, More than 300 community and youth organizations will sponsor Metro Detroit Youth Day on July 13, 2016, at Belle Isle’s Athletic Field in Detroit. These organizations recognize that leisure and recreation are basic human needs, and the youth must use this time wisely to improve their education, the quality of their lives and life’s disciplines, and be inspired to do the most good; and
Whereas, Metro Detroit Youth Day is the largest event in Michigan and the Midwest. It emphasizes the need for physical education and fitness, good sportsmanship, community services, and guidance from mentorships, role models, and college scholarships: and
Whereas, It is acknowledged that our youth are a valuable asset to the community and the foundation of our future; and
Whereas, Metro Detroit Youth Day brings together the total community and the private sector to enhance relationships and improve community cooperation and harmony; and
Whereas, Metro Detroit Youth Day provides an opportunity for youth to participate in constructive activities outside their immediate home areas, working with thousands of other youngsters and more than 1,600 volunteers; and
Whereas, The historic 34th Annual Metro Detroit Youth Day is sponsored by SpartanNash, Inc.; Detroit Free Press; Ford Motor Company; Pepsi Beverages Company; Motor City Casino Hotel; Volkswagen; Garden Fresh Salsa Company; Kroger Co.; Detroit Lions; Detroit Pistons; Detroit Tigers; DTE Energy; Michigan Department of Natural Resources; Detroit Recreation Department; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan; Wayne County Park Systems; Meijer, Inc.; MASCO Corporation; Aetna Better Health of Michigan; WDIV-TV, WXYZ-TV7, and TV20; CBS; Fox 2 - WJBK TV; MEDC/Pure Michigan; Comerica Bank; WWJ Newsradio 950; Michigan State University; Charles Motors; Greektown Casino; Walmart; Detroit Public Television; St. John Providence Hospitals; Beaumont Hospitals; tellusdetroit.com ; Great Lakes Agricultural Fair; Wolverine Packing; Domino’s; Fifth Third Bank; 5/3 Michigan State Fair; American Axle & Manufacturing; and many other sponsors, including food and beverage firms; Eastern Michigan University; Oakland University; University of Michigan; Wayne County Community College District; Wayne State University; Western Michigan University; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; Mechanical Contractor - Detroit; Michigan Building Trades Council; Detroit Winsor Tunnel, LLC; and others; and
Whereas, Community groups such as the NAACP, Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan, Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, Focus: HOPE, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Detroit Police Cadets, The Skillman Foundation, New Detroit, Inc., Forgotten Harvest, Detroit Public Schools Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and many others are participating as co‑sponsors; and
Whereas, Outstanding and dedicated community leaders such as foundation founder and chairman Ed Deeb; co-chairs Keith Bennett of Goodwill Industries; Sergeant Curtis Perry of Detroit Police Cadets; John Ambrose of Michigan State University; Ron Olson of Department of Natural Resources; Harold Edwards of MichCon (retired); Bruce Ross & Associates; and Barbra Jean Johnson of the Tireman Center are co-chairing this event, along with hundreds of volunteers supervising the more than 34,000 youths expected to attend; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate July 13, 2016, as Metro Detroit Youth Day in the state of Michigan.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Stamas moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Bieda, Gregory, Hansen, Hertel, Knezek, Knollenberg, O’Brien, Warren and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Meekhof offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 176.
A resolution to commemorate May 12, 2016, as Chaldean American Day.
Whereas, 130,000 Chaldeans, the largest population outside of Iraq, reside in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Since migrating to America during the 1920s, Chaldeans have continued to use their strong work ethic to contribute to the growth of Michigan through the establishment of more than 15,000 Chaldean-owned businesses across the state; and
Whereas, The Chaldean population has consistently proven their entrepreneurial spirit with nearly 60 percent of the community owning at least one business and 80 percent of all food stores in the Detroit area alone; and
Whereas, The population of Chaldean Americans continues to grow in the state of Michigan, since the Iraqi Chaldean refugees began migrating in search of better economic, political, and religious opportunities; and
Whereas, The Chaldean American community works to help the refugees adjust and become contributing citizens to the Great Lakes State through business, philosophy, language, and cuisine; and
Whereas, The Chaldean Community Foundation provides social services to more than 8,000 people annually at its Sterling Heights and Southfield offices, by advancing the needs of the Chaldean American community and the communities in which they live and work through education, charitable giving, and advocacy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 12, 2016, as Chaldean American Day in the state of Michigan. We acknowledge the contributions of this innovative and entrepreneurial community as an important part of Michigan’s diverse history; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce as evidence of our highest esteem.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Stamas moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Bieda, Gregory, Hansen, Hertel, Hildenbrand, Jones, Knezek, Knollenberg, MacGregor, Rocca, Warren and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Meekhof asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to commemorate May 12, 2016, as Chaldean American Day. One hundred thirty thousand Chaldeans, the largest population outside of Iraq, reside in the state of Michigan. The Chaldean population has consistently proven their entrepreneurial spirit with nearly 60 percent of the community owning at least one business and 80 percent of all food stores in the Detroit area alone.
The Chaldean Community Foundation provides social services to more than 8,000 people annually at its Sterling Heights and Southfield offices, by advancing the needs of the Chaldean community and the communities in which they live and work through education, charitable giving, and advocacy. We acknowledge the many contributions of this innovative and entrepreneurial community as an important part of Michigan’s diverse history.
Martin Manna is here today to help represent his community. Please welcome him, and I also encourage a “yes” vote on the resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Hertel, Hood and Gregory introduced
Senate Bill No. 961, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Statements
Senator Colbeck asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Colbeck’s statement is as follows:
In December 2015, the Michigan Department of Education released a statement of its goal to make Michigan a top-10 state in ten years and establish Michigan as a premier education state. As a member of the Senate Education Committee, I share this goal wholeheartedly. Unfortunately, the data shows that we’re not on a trajectory to achieve this worthy goal. According to a 2014 competitive benchmarking report from the Business Leaders for Michigan, Michigan ranks 38th in reading and 37th in eighth-grade math. Our most recent M-STEP results revealed that only 50 percent of our third-graders are proficient in reading, while only 28 percent of our eleventh-graders are proficient in math.
What put us on this trajectory? In June 2010, the Michigan State Board of Education adopted Common Core Standards for math and English language arts without any evidence to indicate that these standards would help improve student performance. We are now almost six years into this Common Core experiment, and the aforementioned results speak for themselves. The reasons for these results are many. One of the most glaring is that more time is spent on testing to feed the data lust of central control advocates, and less time is spent on the classroom instruction, actually teaching the kids the subjects that matter most.
It is clear to any objective observer that the adoption of Common Core has resulted in a race to the middle, not to the top. The word “common” should have been a dead giveaway. In order to become a top-10 state, wouldn’t it make sense to emulate the top education state rather than roll the dice with our kids on unproven standards?
The top-rated state is Massachusetts. Massachusetts students have achieved first place or near first place on National Assessment of Educational Progress tests in reading and math starting in 2005 through 2016. All demographic groups have demonstrated improvement during this timeframe. Massachusetts also participated as a country in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study in 2007 and 2011. In both years, they tied for first place with Singapore in Grade 8 science and placed among the top six countries in Grade 8 mathematics.
In spite of these successes, even Massachusetts adopted Common Core Standards back in 2010. Since then, Massachusetts has experienced a leveling of performance growth. The latest test results actually show a dip in their prior year performance. Why, then, did states like Massachusetts adopt this race to the middle in the first place? It turns out that the federal government provided financial incentives via programs like Race to the Top to states if they were to adopt Common Core. Massachusetts received $250 million in support of their switch. Michigan received zero dollars for their switch but had obviously hoped for more.
The good news is that the recent passage of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act removes the funding carrots that had enticed states to adopt Common Core. Michigan has an opportunity to take advantage of this new act by passing Senate Bill No. 826, which I introduced as a companion bill to House Bill No. 5444, introduced by Representative Gary Glenn in the House. The passage of Senate Bill No. 826 would repeal Common Core Standards in Michigan and replace them with the proven pre-Common Core Massachusetts standards. By doing so, we would help replace our current focus on testing with that of teaching. Michigan would finally be on a proven trajectory to be a top-10 state in education.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 723, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 12 to chapter III.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 858, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 159, entitled “Revocation of paternity act,” by amending sections 13 and 15 (MCL 722.1443 and 722.1445), section 13 as amended by 2014 PA 374.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 896, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 335 (MCL 750.335), as amended by 2002 PA 672.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4629, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7523 and 7524 (MCL 333.7523 and 333.7524), section 7523 as amended by 2006 PA 130 and section 7524 as amended by 2011 PA 161.
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, May 10, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
The Committee on Michigan Competitiveness reported
Senate Bill No. 929, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 533, 541, and 543 (MCL 436.1533, 436.1541, and 436.1543), section 533 as amended by 1998 PA 416, section 541 as amended by 2016 PA 84, and section 543 as amended by 2010 PA 213, and by adding section 903b.
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.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Stamas, Robertson, Proos and Warren
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Michigan Competitiveness submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Shirkey (C), Stamas, Robertson, Proos and Warren
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 885, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 545 (MCL 436.1545), as added by 2010 PA 213.
With the recommendation that the bill 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 and Hertel
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 901, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 517a (MCL 436.1517a), as added by 2004 PA 170.
With the recommendation that the bill 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 and Hertel
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren and Hertel
Excused: Senator Johnson
The Committee on Natural Resources reported
Senate Bill No. 903, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 61703 and 61706 (MCL 324.61703 and 324.61706), as added by 1995 PA 57.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hansen (C), Zorn, Schmidt and Green
Excused: Senator Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Emmons (C), Jones and Casperson
Excused: Senators Pavlov and Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov and Hopgood
Excused: Senators Horn and Marleau
Scheduled Meetings
Economic Development and International Investment - Wednesday, May 18, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)
Michigan State Capitol Commission - Monday, May 16, 11:00 a.m., Room H-426, Capitol Building (373-0184)
Senator Stamas moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:38 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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