No. 56

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

99th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2018

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Monday, June 4, 2018.

1:00 p.m.

Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 1:01 p.m.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, May 30:

House Bill Nos. 4495 4745 4747 4748 4749 4750 5199 5254 5377 5622 5739 5740 5810 5818 5819 5820 5907

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, May 30, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 992 at 10:30 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 993 at 10:32 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 994 at 10:34 a.m.

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, May 30, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 1037 1038 1039 1040

House Bill Nos. 6090 6091 6092 6093

Committee Reports

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

Senate Bill No. 664, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 238, entitled “Michigan notary public act,” by amending sections 3, 5, 7, and 15 (MCL 55.263, 55.265, 55.267, and 55.275), section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 426 and section 15 as amended by 2006 PA 510, and by adding sections 26, 26a, and 54.

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.

Darwin L. Booher

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Zorn, MacGregor, Rocca, Hertel and Conyers

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

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.

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.

Darwin L. Booher

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Zorn, MacGregor, Rocca, Hertel and Conyers

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

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.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Darwin L. Booher

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Zorn, MacGregor, Rocca, Hertel and Conyers

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

Senate Bill No. 998, entitled

A bill to repeal 1969 PA 57, entitled “Uniform recognition of acknowledgments act,” (MCL 565.261 to 565.270).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Darwin L. Booher

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Zorn, MacGregor, Rocca, Hertel and Conyers

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

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.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Darwin L. Booher

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Zorn, MacGregor, Rocca, Hertel and Conyers

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

Senate Bill No. 1036, entitled

A bill to authorize the department of technology, management, and budget to convey or transfer parcels of state-owned property in Ionia, Grand Traverse, and Tuscola Counties; to prescribe conditions for the conveyances; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state departments in regard to the property; and to provide for the disposition of revenue derived from the conveyances.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Darwin L. Booher

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Booher, O’Brien, Nofs, Zorn, MacGregor, Rocca, Hertel and Conyers

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Booher (C), O’Brien, Nofs, Zorn, MacGregor, Rocca, Hertel and Conyers

The Committee on Natural Resources reported

Senate Bill No. 965, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 9106 (MCL 324.9106), as amended by 2005 PA 55.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Phillip J. Pavlov

Vice Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Natural Resources reported

Senate Bill No. 1034, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7jj (MCL 211.7jj[1]), as amended by 2018 PA

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Phillip J. Pavlov

Vice Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Robertson and Stamas

Nays: Senator Warren

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Natural Resources reported

House Bill No. 4475, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 301, 503, 2106, 2133, and 72118 (MCL 324.301, 324.503, 324.2106, 324.2133, and 324.72118), section 301 as amended by 2004 PA 587, section 503 as amended by 2012 PA 294, sections 2106 and 2133 as added by 1995 PA 60, and section 72118 as added by 2016 PA 288, and by adding subpart 17 to part 21.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Phillip J. Pavlov

Vice Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Robertson and Stamas

Nays: Senator Warren

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 30, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren

Excused: Senator Casperson (C)

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Conference Committee on Environmental Quality (SB 854) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Green (C), MacGregor and Hopgood

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Conference Committee on Natural Resources (SB 862) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 2:15 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Green (C), Booher and Hopgood

Scheduled Meetings

Administrative Rules - Tuesday, June 5, 8:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5773)

Banking and Financial Institutions - Tuesday, June 5, 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-1721)

Conference Committees -

Agriculture (HB 5568) - Tuesday, June 5, 9:15 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-8080)

Community Colleges (SB 851) - Tuesday, June 5, 9:45 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

Corrections (HB 5562) - Tuesday, June 5, 9:30 a.m., Room 424, Capitol Building (373-8080)

Education (SB 853) - Wednesday, June 6, 3:00 p.m. or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Insurance and Financial Services (HB 5575) - Tuesday, June 5, 3:15 p.m. or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, Room 424, Capitol Building (373-8080)

Judiciary (SB 859) - Tuesday, June 5, 9:15 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (HB 5574) - Tuesday, June 5, 3:00 p.m. or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, Room 424, Capitol Building (373-8080)

Military and Veteran Affairs (HB 5570) - Tuesday, June 5, 9:15 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building (373-8080)

School Aid (SB 863) - Wednesday, June 6, 3:15 p.m. or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

State Police (HB 5561) - Tuesday, June 5, 9:30 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building (373-8080)

Transportation (HB 5572) - Tuesday, June 5, (CANCELED) and Thursday, June 7, 9:00 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (CANCELED), Wednesday, June 6, 3:30 p.m., or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, Room 352, Capitol Building (373-8080)

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

Education - Tuesday, June 5, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)

Families, Seniors and Human Services - Tuesday, June 5, 2:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building and Wednesday, June 6, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)

Finance - Tuesday, June 5, 2:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)

Health Policy - Tuesday, June 5, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)

Judiciary - Tuesday, June 5, 8:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building and Wednesday, June 6, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)

Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Wednesday, June 6, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-1721)

Oversight - Thursday, June 7, 8:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)

Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors - Wednesday, June 6, 9:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Transportation - Wednesday, June 6, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)

Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security - Tuesday, June 5, 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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