No. 48
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2018
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
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 Hood—present O’Brien—present
Bieda—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Booher—present Horn—present Proos—present
Brandenburg—present Hune—present Robertson—present
Casperson—excused Jones—present Rocca—present
Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schmidt—present
Conyers—present Knollenberg—present Schuitmaker—present
Emmons—present Kowall—present Shirkey—present
Green—present MacGregor—present Stamas—present
Gregory—present Marleau—present Warren—present
Hansen—present Meekhof—present Young—present
Hertel—present Nofs—present Zorn—present
Hildenbrand—present
Reverend Dr. Benjamin Kevin Smalls of Hope United Methodist Church of Southfield offered the following invocation:
Eternal God, we do give You thanks for this day. We thank You for an opportunity, yet again, to come and perfect the work that is before us.
Would You now give an extra dose of wisdom, compassion, and sensitivity to this distinguished group of leaders who come to give of themselves? Will You, O Lord, bless the work of their hands and their thoughts and utilize their unity as well as their differences in a way that might strengthen and perfect the work that is theirs?
And so, for the day and the hours that are yet to come, we commend these, Your people, to You in such a marvelous way that we will continue to see crooked places straight and rough places plain. I lift up the state of Michigan and all the areas that are represented herein.
We will give You all the honor and the glory that we know, and we say: Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Kowall moved that Senators Nofs and Hildenbrand be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kowall moved that Senator Casperson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hildenbrand entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hood moved that Senators Ananich and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
Wayne County Airport Authority
May 8, 2018
Please find enclosed a copy of our 2017 Audited Financial Statements per the requirements of Public Act 90 of 2002.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (734) 247-7030.
Sincerely,
Istakur Rahman
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Wayne County Airport Authority
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Tonya Schuitmaker
May 11, 2018
I would like to take this opportunity to respectfully request that I be added as a co‑sponsor of Senate Bill 81.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach me at (517) 373-0793
Sincerely,
Tonya Schuitmaker
Senate President Pro Tempore
District 26
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received:
Date: May 9, 2018
Time: 3:54 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 618 (Public Act No. 134), being
An act to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 12a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 10, 2018, at 10:42 a.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
April 17, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Governor’s Talent Investment Board
Dennis J. Argyle of 9007 N. Meadows Drive, Freeland, Michigan 48623, county of Saginaw, representing the private sector and Region 5, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 15, 2021.
Darcy Kerr of 10700 Sunfield Road, Sunfield, Michigan 48890, county of Eaton, representing the private sector and Region 7, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 15, 2021.
Sharon E. Miller of 1428 Avondale Drive, Sylvan Lake, Michigan 48320, county of Oakland, representing the private sector and Region 10, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 15, 2021.
William J. Peterson of 39925 Southpointe Road, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045, county of Macomb, representing labor/apprenticeships and Region 10, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 15, 2021.
Tony L. Retaskie of 936 Wilson Street, Marquette, Michigan 49855, county of Marquette, representing labor/apprenticeships and Region 1, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 15, 2021.
Gregory C. Winter of 14436 Parallel Avenue, Alpena, Michigan 49707, county of Presque Isle, representing the private sector and Region 3, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 15, 2021.
April 17, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Mackinac Island State Park Commission
William K. Marvin of 308 Straits Avenue, Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701, county of Emmet, a Republican representing residents of Mackinaw City, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 12, 2024.
April 25, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Boiler Rules
Lawrence R. Black of 7934 Pettysville Road, Pinckney, Michigan 48169, county of Livingston, representing boiler insurance companies, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 31, 2022.
Christopher M. Lanzon of 39443 Prentiss Street, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045, county of Macomb, representing boiler repair contractors, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 31, 2022.
Dale E. Palmer of 7747 Carlisle Crossings Boulevard, S.W., Byron Center, Michigan 49315, county of Kent, representing fire tube boiler manufacturers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 31, 2022.
April 25, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Charles T. Mollien of 1706 Steff Court, S.W., Wyoming, Michigan 49519, county of Kent, representing pharmacists, succeeding Nabil Fakih, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
April 25, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Public Safety Communications Interoperability Board
Bryce Tracy of 100 S. Marley Street, St. Ignace, Michigan 49781, county of Mackinac, representing local emergency first responders, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 30, 2022.
Jon Unruh of 4220 Highcrest Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48116, county of Livingston, representing local emergency first responders, succeeding Adam Caroll, is appointed for a term expiring April 30, 2022.
April 25, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Christian Rodriguez of 630 Abbot Road, Apt. #325, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, representing the general public, succeeding Robin Wybenga, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
April 25, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Residential Builders’ and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors’ Board
William S. Adcock of 2431 Moores River Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48911, county of Ingham, representing licensed residential builders, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 31, 2022.
Jeffrey Donius of 56092 Troon N., Shelby Township, Michigan 48316, county of Macomb, representing maintenance and alteration contractors, succeeding Thomas Thelen, is appointed for a term expiring March 31, 2020.
April 25, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Trails Advisory Council
Steven M. Davis of 523 East Ohio Street, Marquette, Michigan 49855, county of Marquette, representing non-motorized users/Upper Peninsula resident, succeeding Nancy Krupiarz, is appointed for a term expiring January 17, 2021.
Robert M. Wilson of 1213 Center Street, Lansing, Michigan 48909, county of Ingham, representing non-motorized users, succeeding Drew YoungeDyke, is appointed for a term expiring January 17, 2019.
April 30, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
State Historical Records Advisory Board
Cynthia A. Ghering of 1767 Dennison Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.
Katheryn Kelly of 2605 S. Graham Road, Saginaw, Michigan 48609, county of Saginaw, succeeding Nicole Garrett, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.
Marian J. Matyn of 1469 Woodlawn Avenue, Clare, Michigan 48617, county of Clare, succeeding Tanwy Nelb, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Nofs entered the Senate Chamber.
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.
11:02 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
During the recess, Senators Ananich and Young entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator Knezek as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 915, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 717 and 722 (MCL 257.717 and 257.722), section 717 as amended by 2014 PA 391 and section 722 as amended by 2017 PA 80.
House Bill No. 5591, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2635 (MCL 339.2635), as amended by 2008 PA 531.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 651, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 210, 1806, and 1809 (MCL 339.210, 339.1806, and 339.1809), section 210 as amended by 2016 PA 30 and section 1806 as amended by 2013 PA 80, and by adding section 1806b.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 888, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 5 and 124 (MCL 38.1305 and 38.1424), section 5 as amended by 2017 PA 92 and section 124 as amended by 2012 PA 300.
Substitute (S-3).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5235, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 408.472).
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5093, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 84b (MCL 38.1384b), as amended by 2012 PA 359.
Substitute (S-3).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 35
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 803, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 519 (MCL 436.1519).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 804, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 260, entitled “An act to revise and codify the laws relating to blind persons and persons with a visual disability; to create a commission; to prescribe its powers and duties and those of other state agencies relative to blind persons; to provide services, education, training, and assistance to blind persons; to regulate concessions operated by blind persons; to transfer powers, duties, functions, and appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9 (MCL 393.359) and by adding section 10a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Kowall moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 655
Senate Bill No. 656
Senate Bill No. 657
Senate Bill No. 658
Senate Bill No. 954
Senate Bill No. 955
Senate Bill No. 956
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 655, entitled
A bill to create the address confidentiality program; to provide certain protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; to prescribe duties and responsibilities of certain state departments; to require the promulgation of rules; to create a fund; to prohibit the disclosure of certain information and obtaining a certification under this act by fraud; and to prescribe penalties.
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. 286 Yeas—36
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Conyers Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—1
Casperson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 656, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509q, 758, 759, and 761 (MCL 168.509q, 168.758, 168.759, and 168.761), section 509q as amended by 2012 PA 586, section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207, and sections 759 and 761 as amended by 2012 PA 523, and by adding sections 499b and 735a.
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. 287 Yeas—36
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Conyers Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—1
Casperson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 657, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 916 and 1307a (MCL 600.916 and 600.1307a), section 916 as amended by 2000 PA 112 and section 1307a as amended by 2012 PA 69.
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. 288 Yeas—36
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Conyers Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—1
Casperson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 658, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1136 (MCL 380.1136), as added by 2016 PA 367.
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. 289 Yeas—36
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Conyers Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—1
Casperson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 954, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 40b, 307, 310, and 314 (MCL 257.40b, 257.307, 257.310, and 257.314), section 40b as amended by 2012 PA 498, section 307 as amended by 2017 PA 32, section 310 as amended by 2016 PA 219, and section 314 as amended by 2011 PA 159, and by adding section 310f.
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. 290 Yeas—36
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Conyers Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—1
Casperson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 955, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2 (MCL 28.291, 28.291a, and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2012 PA 25, section 1a as amended by 2008 PA 31, and section 2 as amended by 2017 PA 31, and by adding section 2a.
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. 291 Yeas—36
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Conyers Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—1
Casperson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 956, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled “Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 28.304), as amended by 2018 PA 47.
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. 292 Yeas—36
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Conyers Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—1
Casperson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10
Senate Resolution No. 30
Senate Resolution No. 105
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21
Senate Resolution No. 153
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 169
A resolution to declare May 15, 2018, as Chaldean American Day.
Whereas, Approximately 160,000 Chaldeans reside in Michigan, the largest population outside of the Middle East; and
Whereas, The Chaldean population began immigrating to America during the 1920’s for better economic, religious, and political freedom, bringing with them a strong work ethic which continues to positively add to the growth of Michigan through the establishment of 20,000 Chaldean-owned businesses throughout Michigan; and
Whereas, The Chaldean community has undoubtedly proven their diligent business skills and entrepreneurial spirit with nearly two-thirds of Chaldean American households owning at least one business and 39 percent owning two or more businesses; and
Whereas, The Chaldean community contributes an estimated eleven billion annually to Michigan’s economy; and
Whereas, The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce currently has 975 members that represent more than four thousand businesses with goals of building community ties, ensuring membership value and advocacy for the benefit of Chaldean people; and
Whereas, The Chaldean Community Foundation has promoted steady population growth by providing services to the newly arrived Iraqi Chaldean refugees in efforts to help refugees become contributing members to Michigan through assistance with housing, job placement, language development, and social and government program directives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body declare May 15, 2018, as Chaldean American Day; and be it further
Resolved, That 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 sent to the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and Chaldean Community Foundation 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 Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Ananich, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Colbeck, Conyers, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hood, Jones, Knollenberg, MacGregor, Marleau, Pavlov, Proos and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Green introduced
Senate Bill No. 995, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 10 and 11h (MCL 247.660 and 247.661h), section 10 as amended and section 11h as added by 2016 PA 246.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Schmidt, Hertel, MacGregor, Marleau, Booher and Gregory introduced
Senate Bill No. 996, entitled
A bill to amend 2003 PA 238, entitled “Michigan notary public act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 5, and 11 (MCL 55.261, 55.265, and 55.271), section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 426 and section 11 as amended by 2006 PA 510, and by adding section 25a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators MacGregor, Hertel, Marleau, Booher, Gregory and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 997, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2102 (MCL 600.2102), as amended by 2012 PA 361.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators MacGregor, Hertel, Marleau, Booher, Gregory and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 998, entitled
A bill to repeal 1969 PA 57, entitled “Uniform recognition of acknowledgments act,” (MCL 565.261 to 565.270).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Hertel, MacGregor, Marleau, Booher, Gregory and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 999, entitled
A bill to amend 2010 PA 123, entitled “Uniform real property electronic recording act,” by amending sections 4 and 5 (MCL 565.844 and 565.845), section 5 as amended by 2014 PA 569.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, May 11, for his approval the following bill:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 440 at 3:29 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, May 10, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 988 989 990 991 992 993 994
House Bill Nos. 5980 5981 5982 5983 5984
Committee Reports
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 927, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9p.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4030, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 435 (MCL 206.435), as amended by 2016 PA 184.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4031, entitled
A bill to establish the Lions of Michigan Foundation fund in the department of treasury; to provide for the distribution of the money from the fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain agencies and officials; and to provide for appropriations.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4115, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4o (MCL 205.54o), as amended by 2016 PA 503.
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.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg and Casperson
Nays: Senators Bieda and Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4522, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2018 PA 38.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4643, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 330, entitled “State real estate transfer tax act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 207.526), as amended by 2015 PA 217.
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.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg and Casperson
Nays: Senators Bieda and Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 5620, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 205.62), as amended by 2015 PA 251.
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.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 5621, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 14b (MCL 205.104b), as amended by 2015 PA 252.
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.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Bieda 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 Finance submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Brandenburg (C), Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 821, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2011 PA 46.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No. 4574, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 675 (MCL 257.675), as amended by 2013 PA 247.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No. 5406, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 50.
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 Conyers
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No. 5408, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9a (MCL 247.659a), as amended by 2012 PA 298.
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 Conyers
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No. 5335, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan infrastructure council; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials.
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, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No. 5782, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 17a.
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 Conyers
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, May 10, 2018, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers
The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported
House Bill No. 4106, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1279h.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Kenneth B. Horn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Brandenburg, Stamas, MacGregor, Warren, Conyers and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported
House Bill No. 5676, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 6 (MCL 388.1606), as amended by 2017 PA 108.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Kenneth B. Horn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Brandenburg, Stamas, MacGregor, Warren, Conyers and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt, Brandenburg, Stamas, MacGregor, Warren, Conyers and Bieda
Excused: Senator Emmons
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations - Wednesday, May 16, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1801)
Commerce - Wednesday, May 16, 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)
Economic Development and International Investment - Thursday, May 17, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)
Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, May 16, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-5314)
Michigan Competitiveness - Wednesday, May 16, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)
Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, May 16, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:23 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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