No. 46
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
92nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 15, 2003.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
| Allen--present | Emerson--present | Olshove--present |
| Barcia--present | Garcia--excused | Patterson--present |
| Basham--present | George--present | Prusi--present |
| Bernero--present | Gilbert--present | Sanborn--present |
| Birkholz--present | Goschka--present | Schauer--present |
| Bishop--present | Hammerstrom--present | Scott--present |
| Brater--present | Hardiman--present | Sikkema--present |
| Brown--present | Jacobs--present | Stamas--present |
| Cassis--present | Jelinek--present | Switalski--present |
| Cherry--present | Johnson--present | Thomas--present |
| Clark-Coleman--present | Kuipers--present | Toy--present |
| Clarke--present | Leland--present | Van Woerkom--present |
Cropsey--present McManus--present
Senator Thomas M. George of the 20th District offered the following invocation:
I thought for the invocation we could use the words of Abraham Lincoln and reflect upon the events of the past two months and affairs in the Middle East. This comes from his Thanksgiving proclamation, which he gave in 1863, following a similar time of national strife:
"I invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens. And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings, they do also, with humble penitence, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of His Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and Union."
Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Hammerstrom moved that Senator Johnson be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that Senator Garcia be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
State of Arizona
April 18, 2003
The Forty-sixth Legislature of the State of Arizona, First Regular Session, has passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 1022 and filed it in the Office of the Secretary of the State April 2, 2003. The language in this memorial stipulates that we transmit a copy to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Administrator of General Services in Washington, D.C., each member of Congress from the State of Arizona and the Secretaries of State and presiding officers of both houses of the legislatures of each state in the Union.
Enclosed a copy of SCR 1022.
Sincerely yours,
Janice K. Brewer
Secretary of State
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, May 14:
House Bill Nos. 4145 4249 4270 4393 4408 4453 4454 4472
The Secretary announced that the following bills were available at the legislative Web site on Wednesday, May 14:
Senate Bill Nos. 474 475 476
House Bill Nos. 4666 4667 4668 4669 4670 4671 4672 4673 4674 4675 4676 4677 4678 4679 4680
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 239
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 397, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 1999 PA 72.
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. 395, entitled
A bill to define legal birth and the commencing of legal personhood and rights; and to provide immunity for certain acts.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
Senator Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Hammerstrom 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 Cherry, designated Senator Jelinek as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4115, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.1100) by adding section 79.
Senate Bill No. 461, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 807 and 822 (MCL 600.807 and 600.822), section 807 as amended by 2002 PA 715 and section 822 as amended by 2002 PA 92.
House Bill No. 4432, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2834.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 22
Senate Bill No. 246
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 22, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 106 (MCL 400.106), as amended by 1990 PA 145, and by adding section 106a.
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. 120 Yeas--37
| Allen | Clark-Coleman | Jacobs | Sanborn |
| Barcia | Clarke | Jelinek | Schauer |
| Basham | Cropsey | Johnson | Scott |
| Bernero | Emerson | Kuipers | Sikkema |
| Birkholz | George | Leland | Stamas |
| Bishop | Gilbert | McManus | Switalski |
| Brater | Goschka | Olshove | Thomas |
| Brown | Hammerstrom | Patterson | Toy |
| Cassis | Hardiman | Prusi | Van Woerkom |
Cherry
Nays--0
Excused--1
Garcia
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Allen, Barcia, Basham, Bishop, Brown, Cassis, Cherry, Clarke, Cropsey, George, Gilbert, Goschka, Hammerstrom, Hardiman, Jacobs, Jelinek, Olshove, Patterson, Prusi, Sanborn, Schauer, Sikkema, Stamas, Switalski and Toy were named co-sponsors of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 246, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 11 (MCL 257.11), as amended by 2002 PA 652.
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. 121 Yeas--37
| Allen | Clark-Coleman | Jacobs | Sanborn |
| Barcia | Clarke | Jelinek | Schauer |
| Basham | Cropsey | Johnson | Scott |
| Bernero | Emerson | Kuipers | Sikkema |
| Birkholz | George | Leland | Stamas |
| Bishop | Gilbert | McManus | Switalski |
| Brater | Goschka | Olshove | Thomas |
| Brown | Hammerstrom | Patterson | Toy |
| Cassis | Hardiman | Prusi | Van Woerkom |
Cherry
Nays--0
Excused--1
Garcia
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Allen offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 89.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact legislation to support research, development, and construction of the Interstate Traveler Project through the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21) and/or other related federal programs.
Whereas, The Interstate Traveler Project is an elevated maglev (magnetic levitation) rail mass transit system that is based upon a conduit cluster concept powered by hydrogen and solar power. The project promises to provide travelers with a clean, quiet, safe, reliable mode of transportation. The intent of the project is to create the world's first switchable maglev rail network that will provide interurban/intercity pedestrian, automobile, and light freight transit services. The project will simultaneously produce, store, and distribute hydrogen, which will not only serve as an alternative energy source, but also give Michigan's automakers the incentive to produce hydrogen internal combustion engines, fuel cell cars, and the manufacturing opportunity to build maglev rail cars; and
Whereas, By fully integrating with the interstate highway system, existing transportation infrastructure, and mass transit systems, the Interstate Traveler Project seeks to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution while improving traffic safety and efficiency. The Interstate Traveler Project substations will utilize the existing interstate highway system's entrances and exits, providing a seamless link of private automobiles, pedestrian traffic, existing municipal bus routes, and taxi services. These substations will also support the hydrogen distribution system, as well as fiber optics, water, electricity, and other utilities. Although the Interstate Traveler Project is ideally suited for the interstate highway system, it may also be integrated with existing and abandoned railroad right-of-ways or along other appropriate lands; and
Whereas, The Interstate Traveler Project is consistent with the 2003 State of the Union address, which called on Congress to appropriate $1.2 billion for hydrogen fuel cell technology; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize Congress to enact legislation to support research, development, and construction of the Interstate Traveler Project through the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21) and/or other related federal programs; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Hammerstrom 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 Hammerstrom moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Kuipers, Jelinek, Prusi, Cropsey, Cassis, Goschka, Gilbert and Clarke were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 15.
A concurrent resolution to urge the Granholm administration to seek a review by Writ of Certiorari of the ruling of the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that effectively enjoins state welfare recipient drug-testing requirements.
Whereas, In 1999, Public Act Nos. 9 and 17 were enacted to put in place a drug-testing program for welfare recipients. These acts permit the Family Independence Agency (FIA) to require substance abuse testing as a condition for eligibility for assistance; and
Whereas, The goal of this drug testing is to help applicants and recipients for FIA assistance become independent of drugs and welfare. Employers, as proponents of testing noted, are increasingly willing to test applicants for drug use to screen out employees more likely to fail to show up, suffer accidents, fail to be productive, and otherwise cost employers far more than drug-free employees. It is clearly in the interests of the state and taxpayers to carry out policies designed to get people off of illegal drugs, into jobs, and protect dependent children of FIP applicants and recipients from abuse and neglect. The benefits to those without jobs who abuse drugs should be obvious; and
Whereas, Despite the clear benefits of this approach to ending drug and welfare dependence, and protecting families, this law has been challenged from the start. In November 1999, the FIA drug-testing program was halted by a temporary restraining order, and a preliminary injunction in September 2000 was issued by the United States District Court. The program was challenged by the ACLU, which argued that the law violates the constitutional rights of welfare recipients. Although the preliminary injunction was stayed by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, a divided full court failed to come to a decision on the case in April 2003. The result is that drug testing under the 1999 legislation continues to be enjoined. The Granholm administration should seek review of this decision by the United States Supreme Court in order to support the Legislature's action to promote independent and drug-free lives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the Granholm administration to seek a review by Writ of Certiorari of the ruling of the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that effectively enjoins state welfare recipient drug-testing requirements; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of the State of Michigan.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Allen, Kuipers, Jelinek, Cropsey, Cassis and Goschka were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 14.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President and Congress of the United States to pursue and support fuel cell research projects in Michigan.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 28, p. 324.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senator Leland asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Leland's statement was as follows:
I have a little sad news to report to you this morning. A very near and dear friend of ours passed away last night: Councilman Jack Kelley. He was one of the greatest Irish Americans I had ever met or known in my life. He expired last evening. Many of us know that he was a lifelong Detroiter, and he served on the Detroit City Council for 20 years from 1972 to 1992. He was the father of several children, including my good friend, Kevin Kelley.
As I said, Councilman Jack Kelley was a lifelong Detroiter, and he served on the council for 20 years. He was a carpenter before that. He was very close friends with former mayor, Jerry Cavanagh. He was a great councilperson. You called Jack's office and things got done. In fact, in many respects, he was my mentor. I think I became the kind of legislator in terms of my constituent work that I became because Jack Kelley taught me many things about how to take care of people.
I just wanted to pass that information on to you. I know he's in a good place, and I wish the family well.
Pursuant to rule 3.506, Senator Goschka submitted a statement in writing for inclusion in today's Journal.
Senator Goschka's statement is as follows:
I am very pleased that my good friend, Dr. Douglas R. Jackson, pastor of Community Baptist Church in the Shields area of Thomas Township, in Saginaw County, is being honored by his church after faithfully leading this flock for
25 fruitful years! In 25 years of ministry at Community Baptist Church, Pastor Jackson has given selflessly of himself to reach the lost and encourage believers, equipping them to do the work of the ministry, all to the praise and glory of our great God and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ!
Dr. Jackson has an enthusiastic, dynamic style in preaching the Word of God and rightly dividing the Word of Truth in such a manner that the cause of Christ has been greatly furthered. Pastor Jackson loves the Lord, and gives God the glory for the rapid growth that has taken place at Community Baptist Church.
Dr. Jackson has also been very blessed with a wonderful and supportive wife, Kathy, and three beautiful children, twins Katrina and Kristina, and son Clint. Each member of the Jackson family has come to Christ by personal faith and has greatly enhanced the ministry of Dr. Jackson.
In 1981, Dr. Jackson founded Community Baptist Christian School and has for the last thirteen years served as President of the Michigan Association of Christian Schools (M.A.C.S.). He is a board member of Camp CoBeAc-Michigan, the Independent Fundamental Baptist Association of Michigan, International Baptist Mission in Tempe, Arizona, and the Bill Rice Ranch (West Branch) in Flagstaff, Arizona. Additionally, he serves as Chairman of the Board at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown, Wisconsin, and Treasurer of the Board for Baptist World Mission in Huntsville, Alabama.
Dr. Jackson has also had the opportunity to work on legislation in Michigan and Washington, D.C., on behalf of Christian education. Through his nationally recognized leadership, M.A.C.S. has continually been recognized as one of the premier Christian school associations in America.
The vision and leadership of Dr. Jackson is appreciated by those who work closely with him. Truly, he has been a steadfast friend to many, many people. We all bid him and his family God's richest blessings, and may God continue to use him mightily as he serves the Lord of Lords and King of Kings!
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Bishop and Allen introduced
Senate Bill No. 488, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 11507a (MCL 324.11507a), as added by 1996 PA 359.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senators Bishop and Allen introduced
Senate Bill No. 489, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 7gg.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senators Sanborn, Basham, Cassis, Cherry, Leland, Van Woerkom, Kuipers, Barcia, Schauer, Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Brater, Clarke, Hammerstrom, Scott, Switalski, Toy, Jacobs and Jelinek introduced
Senate Bill No. 490, entitled
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2002 PA 730.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Kuipers, Basham, Cherry, Leland, Van Woerkom, Sanborn, Cassis, Barcia, Schauer, Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Brater, Clarke, Hammerstrom, Scott, Switalski, Toy, Jacobs and Jelinek introduced
Senate Bill No. 491, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 322, entitled "An act to authorize financial institutions to make electronic funds transfer terminals available to their customers; to protect the privacy and security of customers; to prohibit unfair discrimination among financial institutions and monopolistic practices in the use and availability of electronic funds transfer terminals; to prescribe remedies; and to prescribe penalties," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 488.2 and 488.3).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Barcia, Sanborn, Kuipers, Basham, Schauer, Hammerstrom, Leland, Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Brater, Clarke, Scott, Switalski, Toy, Jacobs and Jelinek introduced
Senate Bill No. 492, entitled
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled "Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending section 36 (MCL 492.136).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Hammerstrom, Basham, Cassis, Leland, Cherry, Van Woerkom, Sanborn, Kuipers, Barcia, Schauer, Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Brater, Clarke, Scott, Switalski, Toy, Jacobs and Jelinek introduced
Senate Bill No. 493, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 4 (MCL 445.904), as amended by 2000 PA 432.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Leland, Basham, Cassis, Cherry, Van Woerkom, Sanborn, Barcia, Schauer, Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Brater, Clarke, Hammerstrom, Switalski, Toy, Jacobs and Jelinek introduced
Senate Bill No. 494, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 315a and 376a (MCL 750.315a and 750.376a), as added by 1982 PA 395.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Van Woerkom, Basham, Cassis, Hammerstrom, Cherry, Leland, Sanborn, Kuipers, Barcia, Schauer, Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Brater, Clarke, Scott, Switalski, Toy, Jacobs and Jelinek introduced
Senate Bill No. 495, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 43, entitled "An act to permit associations, institutions and credit unions to process or handle food stamps; and to prescribe powers and duties," by amending section 1 (MCL 400.171).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Johnson, Cassis, Basham, Leland, Cherry, Kuipers, Barcia, Schauer, Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Brater, Clarke, Hammerstrom, Scott, Switalski, Toy, Jacobs, Jelinek and Olshove introduced
Senate Bill No. 496, entitled
A bill to provide for the organization, operation, regulation, and supervision of credit unions; to prescribe the powers and duties of credit unions; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties, civil sanctions, and remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senator Thomas introduced
Senate Bill No. 497, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 11502 (MCL 324.11502), as amended by 1996 PA 359.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senator Birkholz introduced
Senate Bill No. 498, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 11514 (MCL 324.11514) and by adding section 11514a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senator Sanborn introduced
Senate Bill No. 499, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11526, 11533, 11538, and 11550 (MCL 324.11526, 324.11533, 324.11538, and 324.11550), section 11550 as added by 1996 PA 358.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senators Olshove and Sanborn introduced
Senate Bill No. 500, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 11546 (MCL 324.11546).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senators Schauer, Hammerstrom, Basham, Olshove, Kuipers, Leland, Barcia, Allen, Cherry, Jelinek, Clark-Coleman, Goschka, Switalski, Hardiman, Bernero and Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No. 501, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 230, entitled "Michigan economic and social opportunity act of 1981," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 (MCL 400.1103, 400.1104, 400.1105, 400.1106, 400.1107, 400.1108, 400.1109, 400.1110, and 400.1111), section 11 as amended by 1998 PA 76; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Senator Cassis introduced
Senate Bill No. 502, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 11513a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
House Bill No. 4145, entitled
A bill to enter into the interstate compact for the supervision or return of certain juveniles, delinquents, and status offenders and for related purposes; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4249, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2855a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4270, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 106 (MCL 400.106), as amended by 1990 PA 145, and by adding section 106a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 4408, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 82101 (MCL 324.82101), as amended by 1997 PA 102.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
House Bill No. 4453, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 68 (MCL 38.1368).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 4454, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending sections 3, 4, and 8 (MCL 207.803, 207.804, and 207.808), section 3 as amended by 2000 PA 428 and section 8 as amended by 2000 PA 144.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
House Bill No. 4472, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9f (MCL 211.9f), as amended by 2000 PA 415.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Commerce and Labor reported
Senate Bill No. 99, entitled
A bill to authorize the administration of an organ donor leave time program for certain persons employed by this state; to provide for implementation and operation; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Kuipers, McManus, Schauer and Olshove
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 Commerce and Labor submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Allen (C), Kuipers, McManus, Schauer and Olshove
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4238, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 622 (MCL 257.622), as amended by 1991 PA 168.
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.
Alan L. Cropsey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cropsey, Bishop, Sanborn, Patterson, Schauer, Bernero and Brater
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Environmental Quality submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 8:15 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McManus (C), Goschka and Barcia
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 8:15 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McManus (C), Jelinek, Barcia and Cherry
Excused: Senator Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Community Colleges submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 12:00 noon, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Jelinek (C), Stamas and Switalski
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Gaming and Casino Oversight submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Allen (C), Bishop, Birkholz, Olshove and Emerson
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Community Colleges - Wednesdays, May 21 and May 28, 12:00 noon, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Environmental Quality Department - Wednesdays, May 21, May 28, and June 4, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1725)
Higher Education - Fridays, May 16, 10:00 a.m., University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford Library, Conference Room 132, 1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor; and May 30, 10:00 a.m., Alma College, Tyler-Van Dusen Student Center, Jones Auditorium, 614 West Superior Street, Alma (373-1760)
Judiciary and Corrections - Tuesdays, May 20 and May 27, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-3760)
Natural Resources Department - Tuesdays, May 20, May 27, and June 3, 12:00 noon, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1725)
Business Competitiveness Joint Select Committee (SCR 3) - Monday, May 19, 6:00 p.m., Saginaw Valley University, Curtiss Hall, Rhea Miller Recital Hall, 7400 Bay Road, University Center (373-7670)
Commerce and Labor and Transportation - Tuesday, May 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-2413)
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Tuesday, May 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-3447)
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:37 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate