No. 15
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Afendoulis—present Garcia—present Kesto—present Reilly—present
Albert—present Garrett—excused Kivela—present Rendon—present
Alexander—present Gay-Dagnogo—present Kosowski—present Roberts—present
Allor—present Geiss—present LaFave—present Robinson—present
Barrett—present Glenn—present LaGrand—present Runestad—present
Bellino—present Graves—present LaSata—present Sabo—present
Bizon—present Green—present Lasinski—present Santana—present
Brann—present Greig—present Lauwers—present Schor—present
Brinks—present Greimel—present Leonard—present Scott—present
Byrd—present Griffin—present Leutheuser—present Sheppard—present
Calley—present Guerra—present Liberati—present Singh—present
Camilleri—present Hammoud—present Lilly—present Sneller—present
Canfield—present Hauck—present Love—excused Sowerby—present
Chang—present Hernandez—present Lower—present Tedder—present
Chatfield—present Hertel—present Lucido—present Theis—present
Chirkun—present Hoadley—present Marino—present VanderWall—present
Clemente—present Hoitenga—present Maturen—present VanSingel—present
Cochran—excused Hornberger—present McCready—present Vaupel—present
Cole—present Howell—present Miller—present VerHeulen—present
Cox—present Howrylak—present Moss—present Victory—present
Crawford—present Hughes—present Neeley—present Webber—present
Dianda—present Iden—present Noble—present Wentworth—present
Durhal—present Inman—present Pagan—present Whiteford—present
Elder—present Johnson—present Pagel—present Wittenberg—present
Ellison—present Jones—present Peterson—present Yanez—present
Faris—present Kahle—present Phelps—present Yaroch—present
Farrington—present Kelly—present Rabhi—present Zemke—present
Frederick—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Scott Dianda, from the 110th District, offered the following invocation:
“Dear Lord, give us the wisdom to be able to represent all the people here and give us the wisdom to be able to help all of our 83 counties. Please send Your divine wisdom down to guide not just our governor, but the branches of our government, to be able to protect people, and have an understanding out there that we all look out for each other, that we take care of all the people that are not as fortunate as we are. Lord, protect our people that are protecting us as a country and as a state. God bless Michigan and all that reside. Amen”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Greig moved that Reps. Cochran, Garrett and Love be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Hertel, Elder, Lasinski, Chirkun, Yanez, Green, Hammoud, Faris, Pagan, LaGrand, Sowerby, Rabhi, Sneller, Ellison, Byrd, Jones, Lucido, Yaroch, Camilleri, Sabo, Robinson, Wittenberg, Phelps, Chang, Durhal, Brinks, Dianda, Liberati, Marino, Moss and Hornberger offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 22.
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to oppose the construction of an underground nuclear waste repository in the Great Lakes basin, and to urge Canadian officials to continue searching for alternative locations to bury nuclear waste which are outside the Great Lakes basin.
Whereas, Ontario Power Generation is proposing to construct an underground long-term burial facility for all of Ontario’s low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste—some of which is highly radioactive and much of which will remain toxic for over 100,000 years—at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station. This site, less than a half mile inland from the shore of Lake Huron and about 440 yards below the lake level, is approximately 120 miles upstream from the main drinking water intakes for Southeast Michigan; and
Whereas, Lake Huron and the other Great Lakes are critically important resources to both the United States and Canada. The Great Lakes contain 95 percent of North America’s surface freshwater, providing drinking water to tens of millions of people. Pristine water is important not only for public health but also for agriculture, commercial and sport fishing, boating, recreation, and tourism in Michigan and throughout the region. These industries are all important components of the Great Lakes economy; and
Whereas, The threat of radioactive water could be devastating to Michigan’s tourism and agriculture industries. Roughly 96 million travelers come to Michigan each year, and many potential tourists may be discouraged from a trip to the Great Lakes, creating severe economic hardship for the state’s vast tourist destinations. Michigan’s agriculture industry, which adds more than $91.4 billion to the state economy annually, is dependent on Great Lakes water for irrigation. Polluted water used for irrigation could contaminate agricultural crops and livestock in the state and cause serious harm to the well-being of the general public; and
Whereas, Placing a permanent nuclear waste burial facility so close to the Great Lakes is ill-advised. The potential damage to the Great Lakes from any leak or breach of radioactivity far outweighs any benefits that could be derived from burying radioactive waste at this site. The ecology of the Lakes, which is valuable beyond measure to the health and economic well-being of this entire region, should not be placed at risk by storing radioactive waste so close to the shoreline; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the United States Congress to oppose the construction of an underground nuclear waste repository in the Great Lakes basin; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge Canadian officials to continue searching for alternative locations to bury nuclear waste which are outside the Great Lakes basin; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the Chairman of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Canadian Prime Minister, the Premier of Ontario, and the President of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy Policy.
Reps. Kivela, Chatfield, Elder, Ellison, Howrylak and Sowerby offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 23.
A resolution to urge the President and Congress of the United States to fund the construction of a new lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Whereas, The Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, are of the utmost importance to Michigan and play a critical role in our nation’s economy and security. Each year, approximately 10,000 Great Lakes vessels, carrying 80 million tons of iron ore, coal, grain, and other cargo, safely and efficiently traverse the locks. Nearly 80 percent of domestic iron ore—the primary material used to manufacture steel critical to the auto industry, construction, and other industries—travels from mines in Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through the Soo Locks; and
Whereas, Only one of the four Soo Locks is large enough to accommodate the modern vessels that commonly traverse the Great Lakes. Sixty percent of the American and Canadian fleet—carrying 70 percent of the cargo traversing the locks—can only pass through the Poe Lock. The remainder of cargo goes through the smaller MacArthur Lock, with the smallest 100-year-old Davis and Sabin locks rarely used; and
Whereas, The reliance on one lock poses a serious risk to national security and the economies of the state of Michigan and the United States. A long-term outage of the Poe Lock due to lock failure or terrorist attack would disrupt steel production in the United States, crippling the economy and plunging the country into recession. Because no viable transportation alternatives exist, the United States Department of Homeland Security estimated nearly 11 million jobs would be lost. Other studies indicate that even a short-term failure of 30 days could result in economic losses of $160 million; and
Whereas, The United States Congress has authorized the construction of a second large, Poe-sized lock at Sault Ste. Marie to replace the Davis and Sabin locks. The project was originally authorized in 1986, and in 2007, Congress authorized the construction at full federal expense; and
Whereas, The construction of the new lock has been held back by a flawed 2005 economic study that determined the project costs would outweigh the benefits, precluding it from inclusion in an Administration budget. The United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Office of Management and Budget have reprogrammed funds to conduct an Economic Reevaluation Report that is scheduled for completion in late 2017 or 2018; and
Whereas, A 2017 report to the United States Department of Treasury has already concluded that the economic benefits to Michigan, the Great Lakes region, and the entire country far outweigh the cost of constructing a new lock. The report estimated that the $626 million investment in a new lock would provide a return of up to four times that amount; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the President and Congress of the United States to fund the construction of a new lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Lucido introduced
House Bill No. 4209, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1344 (MCL 600.1344), as amended by 2002 PA 739.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Rep. Lucido introduced
House Bill No. 4210, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 151e (MCL 600.151e), as amended by 2004 PA 465.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Rep. Lucido introduced
House Bill No. 4211, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 462g (MCL 750.462g), as amended by 2014 PA 329.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Rep. Lucido introduced
House Bill No. 4212, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 320a and 625a (MCL 257.320a and 257.625a), section 320a as amended by 2016 PA 448 and section 625a as amended by 2015 PA 11.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Rep. Lucido introduced
House Bill No. 4213, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 703 (MCL 436.1703), as amended by 2016 PA 357.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Reps. Phelps, Chang, Neeley, Love, Pagan, Santana, Hertel, Howrylak, Hoadley, Elder, Sowerby, Hammoud, Gay‑Dagnogo, Rabhi, Sneller, Wittenberg, Yanez, Lasinski, Peterson, Robinson and Durhal introduced
House Bill No. 4214, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 3101, 3102, 3112, 3113, and 3120 (MCL 324.3101, 324.3102, 324.3112, 324.3113, and 324.3120), section 3101 as amended by 2015 PA 247, section 3112 as amended by 2005 PA 33, section 3113 as amended by 2004 PA 91, and section 3120 as amended by 2015 PA 82, and by adding section 3102a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Reps. Hughes, Sneller, Reilly, Lucido, Kelly, Hernandez, Barrett, Leutheuser, Howell, Glenn and Marino introduced
House Bill No. 4215, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 676 (MCL 257.676), as amended by 2003 PA 184.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. Webber, Hornberger and Marino introduced
House Bill No. 4216, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 169.215), as amended by 2015 PA 269.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Farrington, Yaroch, Noble, Lucido, Barrett, Bellino, Santana, Pagan, Chang, Marino, Hornberger, Webber, Yanez, Griffin, Faris, Runestad, Robinson, LaFave, Howrylak, Lilly, Frederick, Chirkun, Hughes, Sheppard, Love, Allor, Kahle, Cole and Lasinski introduced
House Bill No. 4217, entitled
A bill to create a veterans’ suicide prevention task force within the Michigan veterans affairs agency; and to prescribe duties for certain state officials.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
Rep. Leutheuser introduced
House Bill No. 4218, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Kahle introduced
House Bill No. 4219, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 451c (MCL 750.451c), as added by 2014 PA 334.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Reps. Glenn, Lucido, Howrylak, McCready, Barrett, Liberati, Zemke, Runestad, Hernandez, Allor, Kelly, Canfield, Noble, Hornberger, Hoitenga, Wentworth, Garrett and Robinson introduced
House Bill No. 4220, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 460.1 to 460.11) by adding section 10gg.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy Policy.
Reps. Johnson, Glenn, Lucido, Barrett, Howrylak, Miller, Griffin, Rendon, Whiteford, Kahle, Reilly, Noble, Brann, Chatfield, Graves, VanSingel, Allor, Bizon, Frederick, Theis, Runestad, Calley, Howell, McCready, Wentworth, Cole, Tedder, Kelly, VanderWall, Hernandez, Canfield, Lower and Hoitenga introduced
House Bill No. 4221, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 360, entitled “An act to revise the priority of allocation of funds for certain programs and services administered by the department of community health; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 333.1091).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Hernandez, Johnson, Noble, Glenn, Barrett, Tedder, Lucido, Brann, Runestad and LaSata introduced
House Bill No. 4222, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811aa.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Rep. Bizon introduced
House Bill No. 4223, entitled
A bill to create an African-American affairs commission; to prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain agencies, departments, and officials.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Kelly introduced
House Bill No. 4224, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 465 (MCL 750.465).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade.
Rep. Kosowski introduced
House Bill No. 4225, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 208 (MCL 330.1208), as amended by 2012 PA 500.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Kosowski introduced
House Bill No. 4226, entitled
A bill to provide for birth or adoption leave from employment; to prescribe the conditions for taking that leave; to prohibit retaliation; and to prescribe remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade.
Rep. Pagel introduced
House Bill No. 4227, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Bizon introduced
House Bill No. 4228, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. LaSata introduced
House Bill No. 4229, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236 and 236a (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1836a), as amended by 2016 PA 249.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Inman introduced
House Bill No. 4230, entitled
A bill to provide for a capital outlay program; to set forth the provisions for its implementation within the budgetary process; to make appropriations for planning and construction at state institutions and the acquisition of land; to provide for the elimination of fire hazards at the institutions; to provide for certain special maintenance, remodeling, alteration, renovation, or demolition of and additions to projects at state institutions; to provide for elimination of occupational safety and health hazards at state agencies and institutions; to provide for the award of contracts; and to provide for the expenditure of certain appropriations under the supervision of the director of the department of technology, management, and budget and the state administrative board.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Whiteford introduced
House Bill No. 4231, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. VerHeulen introduced
House Bill No. 4232, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the executive, the department of attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology, management, and budget, the department of civil rights, the department of talent and economic development, and certain state purposes related thereto for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; and to declare the effect of this act.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. VerHeulen introduced
House Bill No. 4233, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Kelly introduced
House Bill No. 4234, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Kelly introduced
House Bill No. 4235, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 249 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Afendoulis introduced
House Bill No. 4236, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201 and 201a (MCL 388.1801 and 388.1801a), as amended by 2016 PA 249.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Allor introduced
House Bill No. 4237, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Canfield introduced
House Bill No. 4238, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Brann introduced
House Bill No. 4239, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Brann introduced
House Bill No. 4240, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of insurance and financial services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Victory introduced
House Bill No. 4241, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Hernandez introduced
House Bill No. 4242, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Miller introduced
House Bill No. 4243, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Lauwers moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn to the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, February 14:
House Bill Nos. 4195 4196 4197 4198 4199 4200 4201 4202 4203 4204 4205 4206 4207 4208
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Wednesday, February 15:
Senate Bill No. 69
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, February 15:
Senate Bill Nos. 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168
Senate Joint Resolution F
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Local Government, by Rep. Lower, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4058, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 207.783), as amended by 2005 PA 339; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Runestad, Howell, Alexander, Frederick, Hauck, Green, Moss, Ellison and Sabo
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lower, Chair, of the Committee on Local Government, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Present: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Runestad, Howell, Alexander, Frederick, Hauck, Green, Moss, Ellison and Sabo
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Tedder, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4001, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2016 PA 266.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Tedder, Kesto, Lucido, Vaupel, Johnson, Kahle and Lower
Nays: Reps. Byrd, Neeley, Ellison and Hammoud
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Tedder, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Present: Reps. Tedder, Maturen, Howrylak, Kesto, Lucido, Vaupel, Johnson, Kahle, Lower, Byrd, Neeley, Ellison and Hammoud
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Cox, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Present: Reps. Cox, VerHeulen, Kelly, Pagel, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Inman, Miller, Allor, Brann, Hernandez, LaSata, Marino, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Durhal, Faris, Kosowski, Yanez, Hoadley, Pagan, LaGrand, Peterson, Rabhi and Santana
Absent: Rep. Cochran
Excused: Rep. Cochran
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Howell, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Present: Reps. Howell, LaFave, Maturen, Bellino, Rendon, VanderWall, Kivela, Chang and Sowerby
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Barrett, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Present: Reps. Barrett, Alexander, Lauwers, Howell, Albert, Calley, Frederick, Elder, Kivela, Phelps, Sabo and Sneller
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Iden, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Present: Reps. Iden, Bellino, Crawford, Leutheuser, Theis, Webber, Griffin, Hauck, Hoitenga, Reilly, Moss, Dianda, Chirkun, Liberati and Jones
Absent: Rep. Love
Excused: Rep. Love
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Sheppard, Chair, of the Committee on Financial Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Farrington, McCready, Lilly, VanderWall, Gay-Dagnogo, Zemke, Clemente and Green
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hughes, Chair, of the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Present: Reps. Hughes, VanderWall, Sheppard, Dianda and Clemente
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Chatfield, Chair, of the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Present: Reps. Chatfield, Lilly, Cole, Vaupel, Rendon, Wentworth, Geiss, Neeley and Hammoud
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 69, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 261 (MCL 18.1261), as amended by 2016 PA 376.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Notices
February 15, 2017
Clerk Gary Randall
Michigan House of Representatives
Office 70 CB
Dear Clerk Randall,
This letter is to notify you that I am appointing the following members to fill the existing committee vacancies.
• Representative Terry Sabo to the committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• Representative Abdullah Hammoud to the committee on Insurance.
• Representative Jeremy Moss to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
Additionally, Representative Tim Greimel will assume the role of Minority Vice Chair on the committee on Insurance.
Sincerely,
Tom Leonard
Speaker of the House
February 15, 2017
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
PO Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Pursuant to Public Act 412 of 1965, I am appointing the following members of the Michigan House of Representatives to the Michigan Law Revision Commission for the term ending December 31, 2018.
Representative Peter Lucido
Representative Brian Elder
Sincerely,
Tom Leonard
State Representative
93rd District
February 15, 2017
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
PO Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Pursuant to Public Act 268 of 1986, I am appointing the following members of the Michigan House of Representatives to the Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws for the term ending December 31, 2018.
Representative Klint Kesto
Representative Vanessa Guerra
Sincerely,
Tom Leonard
State Representative
93rd District
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the State Budget Office was received and read:
February 7, 2017
The office of Financial Management has issued the State of Michigan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. This report is required by Article 9, Section 21, of the State Constitution and Section 494, Public Act 431 of 1984, as amended.
The CAFR is available electronically on the internet at www.michigan.gov/budget . Any questions or comments may be directed to Mr. Michael J. Moody, Director, Office of Financial Management, at 373-1010.
Sincerely,
John S. Roberts
State Budget Director
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
The following communication from the Civil Service Commission was received and read:
February 14, 2017
Enclosed is the Fiscal Analysis Report for the Civil Service Commission for fiscal year 2016.
This report is provided in accordance with Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan.
Sincerely,
Janine M. Winters
State Personnel Director
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
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Rep. Sneller moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:30 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn declared the House adjourned until Thursday, February 16, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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