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Legislative Session(s): 2011-2012
Document Type(s): Bills
Sponsor: Howard Walker
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SB 0001 of 2011 Senate Bill Michigan business tax; repeal; Michigan business tax; repeal. Repeals 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1101 - 208.1601).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
HCR 0002 of 2011 House Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to express opposition to the imposition of a ban of firearm hunting and snowmobiling in certain areas of the Huron-Manistee National Forest.
Last Action: adopted by Senate - referred to the Clerk for record
SR 0003 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to decry the recent shooting in Tucson and to express the hope that this tragedy can unify our country.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0006 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to express opposition to the imposition of a ban of firearm hunting and snowmobiling in certain areas of the Huron-Manistee National Forest.
Last Action: ROLL CALL # 18 YEAS 38 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0
SCR 0006 of 2011 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to take immediate steps to impose a moratorium on greenhouse gas, air quality, and other regulatory actions by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Last Action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
SR 0007 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to express support for the Attorney General's efforts to accelerate federal government efforts to devise a plan to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, to express support for the Snyder Administration's efforts to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, and to call on the Obama Administration to take all necessary actions to prevent the invasion.
Last Action: ADOPTED AS SUBSTITUTED S-1
HCR 0007 of 2011 House Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to urge the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take immediate actions to prevent the Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes and to develop long-term strategies to address this problem.
Last Action: adopted by Senate - referred to the Clerk for record
SCR 0008 of 2011 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to revise the project costs of the Western Michigan University Sangren Hall Replacement project.
Last Action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
HCR 0008 of 2011 House Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to make every effort to expedite and fund the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basin Interbasin Study and to ensure Asian carp do not invade the Great Lakes.
Last Action: adopted by Senate - referred to the Clerk for record
SCR 0009 of 2011 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to reject the proposed increase in rates of compensation recommended by the Civil Service Commission and contained in the Executive Budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 relative to the extension of health benefits to adults and their dependents living with but not related to a classified employee.
Last Action: not adopted Roll Call # 77 Yeas 66 Nays 41
SR 0010 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to take immediate steps to impose a moratorium on greenhouse gas, air quality, and other regulatory actions by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Last Action: ADOPTED AS SUBSTITUTED S-1
SCR 0011 of 2011 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to express opposition to the President's proposal to make major cuts to funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and to memorialize the U.S. Congress to reject the reductions.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT AND GREAT LAKES
SCR 0012 of 2011 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for James Damman, former Lieutenant Governor and former member of the House of Representatives.
Last Action: returned to Senate
SJR N of 2011 Senate Joint Resolution Sales tax; rate; increase of sales tax; provide for and revise distribution. Amends sec. 8, art. IX of the state constitution.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SCR 0018 of 2011 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to take immediate action to close the O'Brien Lock and Dam in the Chicago Waterway System to prevent Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes watershed.
Last Action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
SR 0019 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to express opposition to the President's proposal to make major cuts to funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and to memorialize the U.S. Congress to reject the reductions.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT AND GREAT LAKES
SCR 0020 of 2011 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to enact legislation that classifies forestry management activities as nonpoint sources under the federal Clean Water Act.
Last Action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
SR 0021 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution memorializing the life of Corporal Matthew T. Bolar.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SCR 0021 of 2011 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to urge Congress and the United States Forest Service to take immediate and aggressive action to correct the mismanagement of national forestlands.
Last Action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
SR 0023 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to declare March 14-18, 2011, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0024 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to memorialize Congress and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency to make it illegal to possess, use, or sell the drugs MDPV and mephedrone.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0026 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to recognize and honor all American service personnel who honorably served our country during World War I.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0045 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to declare May 3, 2011, as Patriot Flag Day in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0051 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution observing the National Day of Prayer on May 5, 2011.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0060 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution commemorating June 22, 2011, as Dairy Foods Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0063 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to make significant reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
SR 0068 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution of tribute offered to honor Monica Martinez upon the completion of her term on the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0071 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution designating July 2011 as Michigan Craft Beer Month and commending the Michigan craft brewers.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0072 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution memorializing the life of Betty Ford, former First Lady.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0076 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution designating September 11-17, 2011, as Michigan Patriot Week.
Last Action: ROLL CALL # 474 YEAS 37 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
SR 0087 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to recognize October 17, 2011, as Young Marines Day in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0090 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to recognize October 20, 2011, as Hispanic Advocacy Day in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0091 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution proclaiming November 2011 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0092 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution recognizing November 3, 2011, as Chevrolet's centennial birthday.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0094 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to memorialize Congress and the United States Department of Labor to halt the implementation of proposed restrictions regarding youth employment on farms.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SB 0095 of 2011 Senate Bill Labor; hours and wages; requirement of paying prevailing wages on state projects; eliminate. Repeals 1965 PA 166 (MCL 408.551 - 408.558).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SR 0095 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to express support for the continued efforts of the Michigan Attorney General to oppose the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its amendments and to memorialize Congress to repeal it.
Last Action: ROLL CALL # 667 YEAS 20 NAYS 17 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
SB 0096 of 2011 Senate Bill Labor; hours and wages; reference to repealed law; eliminate. Amends sec. 8 of 1974 PA 338 (MCL 125.1608). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0095'11
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 0097 of 2011 Senate Bill Labor; hours and wages; reference to repealed law; eliminate. Amends secs. 503, 523, 553 & 1311e of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.503 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0095'11
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SR 0097 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used solely for the dredging, infrastructure, operation, and maintenance of federally authorized ports, harbors, and waterways.
Last Action: ADOPTED AS SUBSTITUTED S-1
SR 0099 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution recognizing November 13-19, 2011, as Nurse Practitioner Week in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0101 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution offered as a memorial to the life and accomplishments of Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijer.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0102 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact legislation to ensure that members of Congress and their staffs are subject to the same laws and rules prohibiting insider trading that apply to corporate executives and others.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SR 0105 of 2011 Senate Resolution A resolution to memorialize Congress and the U.S. Department of Treasury to restore the option of purchasing U.S. savings bonds in paper form at any time.
Last Action: PLACED ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
SB 0110 of 2011 Senate Bill State financing and management; funds; distribution of 21st century jobs fund money into funding "Pure Michigan"; provide for. Amends sec. 88b of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2088b).
Last Action: referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
SB 0119 of 2011 Senate Bill Education; curricula; celebrate freedom week to be observed in all public schools; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1167.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SB 0120 of 2011 Senate Bill Labor; collective bargaining; right-to-work zones; allow local units of government to establish. Amends sec. 14 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.14) & adds sec. 14a.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 0121 of 2011 Senate Bill Retirement; public school employees; definition of eligible employees; expand to include administrators or faculty employed at a community college on a part-time basis. Amends sec. 2 of 1967 PA 156 (MCL 38.382).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SB 0126 of 2011 Senate Bill Use tax; collections; use tax on difference between trade-in and purchase price for motor vehicles and titled watercraft; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.92).
Last Action: referred to Committee on Tax Policy
SB 0127 of 2011 Senate Bill Sales tax; collections; sales tax on difference between trade-in and purchase price for motor vehicles and titled watercraft; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51).
Last Action: referred to second reading
SB 0140 of 2011
(PA 0016 of 2011)
Senate Bill Appropriations; supplemental; appropriation for Michigan natural resources trust fund; provide for fiscal year 2011. Creates appropriation act.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0016'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0141 of 2011
(PA 0023 of 2011)
Senate Bill Property; conveyances; restrictions regarding park use of land conveyed to city of Gladwin; modify. Creates land transfer act & repeals sec. 1 of 1983 PA 100.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0023'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0143 of 2011 Senate Bill Sales tax; collections; distribution of certain amount of revenue collected restricted to fund for tourism marketing and promotion; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM
SB 0160 of 2011
(PA 0168 of 2011)
Senate Bill Health; abortion; partial-birth abortions; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 90h.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0168'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0161 of 2011 Senate Bill Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of performing partial-birth abortion; enact. Amends sec. 16d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0160'11
Last Action: re-referred to Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors
SB 0163 of 2011 Senate Bill Communications; newspapers and magazines; methods for publication of legal notices; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1963 PA 247 (MCL 691.1051) & repeals secs. 1461 & 1950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1461 & 600.1950). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0164'11
Last Action: referred to Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs
SB 0164 of 2011 Senate Bill Natural resources; other; reference to definition of newspaper in natural resources and environmental protection act; revise to reflect repeal of statutory definition. Amends sec. 2133 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2133). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0163'11
Last Action: referred to Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs
SB 0165 of 2011
(PA 98 of 2011)
Senate Bill Construction; contracts; fair and open competition in governmental construction act; create. Creates new act.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 98'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0168 of 2011 Senate Bill Natural resources; wetlands; wetland mitigation; exempt county road commission. Amends sec. 30311d of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30311d).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT AND GREAT LAKES
SB 0174 of 2011 Senate Bill Appropriations; zero budget; department of education; provide for fiscal year 2011-2012. Creates appropriation act.
Last Action: FOR FINAL DISPOSITION OF BUDGET, SEE HB 4526
SB 0183 of 2011 Senate Bill Appropriations; zero budget; multisection school aid; provide for fiscal year 2011-2012. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).
Last Action: FOR FINAL DISPOSITION OF BUDGET, SEE HB 4325
SB 0215 of 2011
(PA 0110 of 2011)
Senate Bill Counties; boards and commissions; membership on the board of public works; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1957 PA 185 (MCL 123.732).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0110'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0216 of 2011 Senate Bill Public employees and officers; ethics; incompatible offices; provide exception for township supervisor and county board of public works. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 566 (MCL 15.183). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0215'11
Last Action: referred to Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs
SB 0245 of 2011
(PA 0048 of 2011)
Senate Bill Construction; other; construction standards for private residential incline elevator; apply to incline elevator for homeowner's association. Amends sec. 6 of 1967 PA 227 (MCL 408.806).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0048'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0282 of 2011 Senate Bill Holidays; other; patriot week in Michigan; designate. Creates new act.
Last Action: referred to Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
SB 0303 of 2011 Senate Bill Liquor; licenses; inventory on premises; modify for licensees operating motor fuel pumps. Amends sec. 541 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1541).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SB 0332 of 2011 Senate Bill Recreation; state parks; conveyance of certain state forest campgrounds; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT AND GREAT LAKES
SB 0333 of 2011
(PA 0084 of 2011)
Senate Bill Health; pharmaceuticals; sale of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; prohibit under certain circumstances and require retailer to enter sale information into a statewide tracking system. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 7340a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4749'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0084'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0349 of 2011
(PA 0114 of 2012)
Senate Bill Property tax; principal residence exemption; extended filing deadline and conditional rescission for foreclosed property; provide for. Amends sec. 7cc of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0114'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0373 of 2011 Senate Bill State; symbol; cherry; designate as official state fruit. Creates new act.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0389 of 2011 Senate Bill Vehicles; registration plates; specialty plate for the Michigan breast and cervical cancer control program; provide for. Amends sec. 811e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.811e) & adds sec. 811r.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
SB 0420 of 2011 Senate Bill Health; abortion; physician activity regarding abortions induced by use of prescription drugs; regulate. Amends secs. 16221 & 16299 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16299) & adds secs. 17017 & 17517.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SB 0429 of 2011 Senate Bill Insurance; health; standardized prior authorization form for prescription drugs; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2212c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0430'11
Last Action: referred to Committee on Insurance
SB 0430 of 2011 Senate Bill Insurance; health care corporations; standardized prior authorization form for prescription drugs; require. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 - 550.1704) by adding sec. 402d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0429'11
Last Action: referred to Committee on Insurance
SB 0499 of 2011
(PA 0138 of 2012)
Senate Bill Recreation; trails; rail trails; authorize installation of telecommunication facilities under certain circumstances. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 72116.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0138'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0502 of 2011
(PA 0249 of 2011)
Senate Bill Liquor; licenses; license to serve alcohol at certain community colleges and universities; allow. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 513a.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0249'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0508 of 2011
(PA 0284 of 2011)
Senate Bill Natural resources; nonnative species; federal ballast water standard; require advisory council to recommend. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 41401 & 41411. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0509'11, SB 0510'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0284'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0509 of 2011
(PA 0285 of 2011)
Senate Bill Natural resources; nonnative species; aquatic invasive species advisory council; create, and require recommendations on DEQ AIS management plan. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 414. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0508'11, SB 0510'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0285'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0510 of 2011
(PA 0286 of 2011)
Senate Bill Natural resources; nonnative species; aquatic invasive species introduction through trade pathways; require advisory council to recommend laws to prevent. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 41409, 41413 & 41415 & repeals (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0508'11, SB 0509'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0286'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0522 of 2011
(PA 0199 of 2011)
Senate Bill Law enforcement; law enforcement information network (LEIN); access to law enforcement information network (LEIN) by department of human services; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 4 of 1974 PA 163 (MCL 28.214). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4721'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0199'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0523 of 2011 Senate Bill Health; abortion; performance of an abortion after fetus has completed 19 weeks of gestation; require only in a hospital that has neonatal unit. Amends sec. 17515 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17515) & adds sec. 17015a.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SB 0524 of 2011 Senate Bill Torts; other; "Good Samaritan" law; expand to include certified lifeguards. Amends 1963 PA 17 (MCL 691.1501 - 691.1507) by adding sec. 6.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
SB 0526 of 2011 Senate Bill Employment security; benefits; computation and charging of unemployment benefits; modify for continuing employer. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding sec. 27c.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 0527 of 2011 Senate Bill Employment security; employers; definition of seasonal employment; revise. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SB 0528 of 2011
(PA 0108 of 2012)
Senate Bill Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends secs. 21301a, 21304a, 21304b, 21307, 21307a, 21309a, 21310a, 21314a, 21315, 21316, 21316a & 21320 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21301a et seq.) & adds secs. 21304c, 21304d, 21323a, 21323b, 21323c, 21323d, 21323e, 21323f, 21323g, 21323h, 21323i, 21323j, 21323k, 21323l, 21323m, 21325 & 21334. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0529'11, SB 0530'11, SB 0531'11, SB 0532'11, SB 0533'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0108'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0529 of 2011
(PA 0109 of 2012)
Senate Bill Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends sec. 20114e of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20114e) & adds secs. 21332 & 21333. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0528'11, SB 0530'11, SB 0531'11, SB 0532'11, SB 0533'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0109'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0530 of 2011
(PA 0110 of 2012)
Senate Bill Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends secs. 21308a, 21311a & 21312a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21308a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0528'11, SB 0529'11, SB 0531'11, SB 0532'11, SB 0533'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0110'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0531 of 2011
(PA 0111 of 2012)
Senate Bill Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends secs. 21302 & 21303 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21302 & 324.21303). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0528'11, SB 0529'11, SB 0530'11, SB 0532'11, SB 0533'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0111'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0532 of 2011
(PA 0112 of 2012)
Senate Bill Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends secs. 21313a, 21319a & 21323 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21313a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0528'11, SB 0529'11, SB 0530'11, SB 0531'11, SB 0533'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0112'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0533 of 2011
(PA 0113 of 2012)
Senate Bill Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends secs. 21326, 21327, 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21510, 21515, 21517, 21520, 21550, 21558 & 21559 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21326 et seq.) & repeals secs. 21541, 21542, 21543 & 21562 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21541 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0528'11, SB 0529'11, SB 0530'11, SB 0531'11, SB 0532'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0113'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0543 of 2011
(PA 0235 of 2012)
Senate Bill Counties; boards and commissions; membership on county department of veterans' affairs; modify eligibility criteria. Amends sec. 1 of 1953 PA 192 (MCL 35.621).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0235'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0575 of 2011 Senate Bill Transportation; other; public transit buses transporting schoolchildren to and from school; allow to have warning lights and stop sign. Amends secs. 5, 31 & 55 of 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1805 et seq.).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
SB 0576 of 2011 Senate Bill Transportation; other; drivers of vehicles approaching certain public transit buses; require to stop if red lights are flashing. Amends sec. 682 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.682).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
SB 0593 of 2011 Senate Bill Retirement; public school employees; defined contribution plan for public school employees hired after July 1, 2011; provide for. Amends secs. 8, 25, 26, 34, 41b, 43a, 81, 81c, 86, 87, 91 & 124 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1308 et seq.) & adds secs. 41c, 92b, 110, 111, 112, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 165a, 166 & 167.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SB 0594 of 2011 Senate Bill Liquor; licenses; provision regarding having an interest in another vendor; modify. Amends sec. 603 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1603).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SB 0611 of 2011
(PA 0048 of 2012)
Senate Bill Human services; medical services; maintenance of effort on nursing homes; extend sunset. Amends sec. 109 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0048'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0615 of 2011 Senate Bill Natural resources; fishing; free fishing on Memorial day, Labor day, and July 4; provide for. Amends sec. 43534 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43534).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM
SB 0637 of 2011
(PA 0320 of 2012)
Senate Bill Education; school districts; certain display of United States flag in public school; require. Amends sec. 1347 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1347). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4934'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0320'12
SB 0638 of 2011 Senate Bill State; symbol; English; establish as the official state language and provide for its use. Creates new act.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0639 of 2011 Senate Bill Elections; ballots; proof of citizenship for certain candidates to be placed on ballot; require. Amends secs. 59, 75 & 169 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.59 et seq.) & adds secs. 696a, 696b & 696c.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ELECTIONS
SB 0640 of 2011
(PA 0167 of 2012)
Senate Bill State; buildings; flags of the United States and the state of Michigan flown at state buildings or sold by state agencies; require to be made in the United States. Amends title of 1911 PA 209 (MCL 2.21 - 2.27) & adds sec. 2a.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0167'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0694 of 2011 Senate Bill Children; parental rights; probate court jurisdiction to terminate parental rights of a parent who commits a criminal offense against a child; provide for. Amends sec. 2, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.2). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1303'12
Last Action: referred to second reading
SB 0713 of 2011 Senate Bill Occupations; junk and secondhand dealers; definition of secondhand dealer or junk dealer; exclude certain businesses. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1917 PA 350 (MCL 445.402 & 445.403).
Last Action: referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
SB 0714 of 2011 Senate Bill Transportation; motor carrier fuel tax; motor carrier fuel tax act; repeal. Repeals 1980 PA 119 (MCL 207.211 - 207.234). TIE BAR WITH: SJR N'11
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SB 0715 of 2011 Senate Bill Transportation; motor fuel tax; motor fuel tax act; repeal. Repeals 2000 PA 403 (MCL 207.1001 - 207.1170). TIE BAR WITH: SJR N'11
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SB 0723 of 2011
(PA 0179 of 2012)
Senate Bill Health facilities; patient directives; peace of mind registry; create, and provide for registration of and access to peace of mind directives. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 10301.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0179'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0724 of 2011 Senate Bill Natural resources; hunting; replacement hunting license if deer tests positive for tuberculosis; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 40111b.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM
SB 0725 of 2011
(PA 0320 of 2011)
Senate Bill Property tax; exemptions; qualified agricultural property; include property employing wildlife risk mitigation practices. Amends secs. 7dd & 34c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7dd & 211.34c).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0320'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0756 of 2011
(PA 0592 of 2012)
Senate Bill Traffic control; driver license; individuals with level 2 graduated driver license using cell phone while operating a vehicle; prohibit. Amends secs. 320a & 732 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.320a & 257.732) & adds sec. 602c.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0592'12
SB 0770 of 2011
(PA 0437 of 2012)
Senate Bill State financing and management; bonds; school bond qualification, approval, and loan act; provide technical amendments. Amends secs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 16 & 18 of 2005 PA 92 (MCL 388.1923 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0771'11, SB 0772'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0437'12
SB 0771 of 2011
(PA 0438 of 2012)
Senate Bill Education; financing; disposition of bond proceeds from school loan revolving fund bonds by state administrative board; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 2 & 4 of 1961 PA 112 (MCL 388.981 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0770'11, SB 0772'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0438'12
SB 0772 of 2011
(PA 0439 of 2012)
Senate Bill State financing and management; bonds; provision relating to purchase of qualified bonds of school district; modify. Amends sec. 7 of 1985 PA 227 (MCL 141.1057). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0770'11, SB 0771'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0439'12
SB 0798 of 2011
(PA 0282 of 2011)
Senate Bill Veterans; trust fund; membership on board of trustees; modify. Amends 1946 (1st Ex Sess) PA 9 (MCL 35.602 - 35.610) by adding secs. 3b & 6a & repeals secs. 3 & 6 of 1946 (1st Ex Sess) PA 9 (MCL 35.603 & 35.606).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0282'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0799 of 2011
(PA 0283 of 2011)
Senate Bill Veterans; other; membership on board of managers; modify. Amends secs. 6, 7 & 8 of 1885 PA 152 (MCL 36.6 et seq.); adds sec. 2a & repeals 1895 PA 90 (MCL 36.42 - 36.43) & secs. 2, 9 & 10 of 1885 PA 152 (MCL 36.2 et seq.).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0283'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0802 of 2011
(PA 0536 of 2012)
Senate Bill State financing and management; budget; state departments' transparency; require itemized financial plan and posting on website. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 373. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0021'11
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0536'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT 2012 ADDENDA
SB 0803 of 2011 Senate Bill Elections; voters; declaration of United States citizenship when voting or applying for an absent voter ballot; require. Amends secs. 523 & 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.523 & 168.759) & adds sec. 766a.
Last Action: POSTPONED FOR THE DAY
SB 0805 of 2011 Senate Bill Property tax; exemptions; certain conservation easements; exempt. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).
Last Action: referred to Committee on Tax Policy
SB 0853 of 2011
(PA 0258 of 2012)
Senate Bill Vehicles; driver training; fingerprint and criminal history record information requirements under driver education provider and instructor act; revise, and reduce hours of behind-the-wheel training required under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 29, 35 & 59 of 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.649 et seq.).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0258'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0862 of 2011
(PA 0368 of 2012)
Senate Bill Property tax; assessments; certain property deemed qualified agricultural property for purposes of assessment; allow for all contiguous property owned by the landowner to also be deemed agricultural. Amends sec. 34c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.34c).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0368'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0864 of 2011
(PA 0274 of 2011)
Senate Bill Public utilities; public service commission; vulnerable household warmth fund; create and authorize the payment of certain individual's heating bills. Amends secs. 6e, 9q & 10u of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6e et seq.).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0274'11 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SCR 0027 of 2012 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution to encourage the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to work through the Pure Michigan campaign and with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to promote and brand Pure Michigan-grown foods.
Last Action: PLACED ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
SCR 0031 of 2012 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Joseph F. Young, Jr., former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Last Action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
SCR 0035 of 2012 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Hal W. Ziegler, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Last Action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
SCR 0037 of 2012 Senate Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Philip O. Mastin, Jr., former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Last Action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
HCR 0057 of 2012 House Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for William Van Regenmorter, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Last Action: adopted by Senate - referred to the Clerk for record
SR 0108 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to observe February 2012 as American Heart Month in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0109 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution recognizing February 3, 2012, as National Wear Red Day in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0110 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution commemorating January 22-28, 2012, as Michigan School Choice Week.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0113 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to express support for the 2012 United States Air Force Re-Missioning Plan to locate an MQ-1/9 RSO element at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Last Action: ADOPTED AS SUBSTITUTED S-1
SR 0116 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution offered as a memorial for Milton Zaagman, former member of the Michigan Senate.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0117 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution commemorating the end of the war in Iraq.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0120 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to affirm the rights of the citizens of the state of Michigan to make their own health care decisions, express support for an interstate health care compact, and memorialize Congress to ratify an interstate compact.
Last Action: PLACED ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
SR 0126 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to reaffirm the relationship between Michigan and Israel and express Michigan's support for policies that advance the partnership between the United States and Israel.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0127 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to memorialize Congress to reject the President's budget proposal to eliminate the search-and-rescue U.S. Coast Guard helicopter unit in Muskegon County and to restructure the Traverse City Air Station.
Last Action: PLACED ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
SR 0132 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to provide public comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service to guide the preparation of a supplemental environmental impact statement or environmental assessment on the development of revised regulations governing the management of double-crested cormorants.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0133 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution declaring April 2012 as Michigan Safe Digging Month.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0135 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to recognize May 4, 2012, as Stand4Change Day in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0137 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution commemorating the 95th Anniversary of the Michigan State Police.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0138 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution designating May 2012 as Michigan Student Athlete Cardiac Awareness Month.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0140 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of Agriculture to declare Southwest Michigan and all of Michigan's fruit-growing regions disaster areas in the wake of weather conditions that have devastated fruit-crop production and grape production in particular.
Last Action: ADOPTED AS SUBSTITUTED S-1
SR 0143 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution commemorating Wolverine Human Services on 25 years of exemplary efforts to help improve the lives of Michigan's troubled youth.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0145 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to urge the Michigan High School Athletic Association to adopt a policy that allows an age eligibility waiver for students with disabilities.
Last Action: LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSOR
SR 0149 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of Agriculture to monitor closely the conditions of Northwest and North Central Michigan's fruit crop to determine if disaster assistance is needed.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0155 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution commemorating the Third Annual Michigan Chaldean American Legislative Day.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0158 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to urge the President of the United States to declare a major disaster or emergency for areas in Michigan's Upper Peninsula impacted by the Duck Lake wildfire.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0159 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to commemorate August 2012 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0162 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to declare June 12, 2012, as Dairy Foods Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0168 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution designating September 11-17, 2012, as Michigan Patriot Week.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0169 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution to encourage and express support for the Michigan Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center in its pursuit of designation as a Federal Aviation Administration Center of Excellence.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0172 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution proclaiming October 20, 2012, as Willis Ward Day in the state of Michigan.
Last Action: ADOPTED
SR 0180 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution honoring Michigan's veterans on the occasion of Veterans Day 2012.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SR 0183 of 2012 Senate Resolution A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John J. Gleason.
Last Action: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
SB 0895 of 2012
(PA 0553 of 2012)
Senate Bill Civil procedure; execution; educational trusts and accounts; provide exemption from execution, garnishment, and attachment. Amends sec. 6023 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6023).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0553'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT 2012 ADDENDA
SB 0899 of 2012 Senate Bill Education; school districts; certain types of agreements regarding procurement of diesel fuel; allow. Amends secs. 623a & 1274 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.623a & 380.1274).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
SB 0906 of 2012 Senate Bill Income tax; rate; rollback of rate; provide for. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SB 0907 of 2012 Senate Bill Property tax; principal residence exemption; exemption for trust-owned property; revise. Amends sec. 7dd of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7dd).
Last Action: referred to Committee on Tax Policy
SB 0935 of 2012 Senate Bill Vehicles; registration plates; specialty plate for "Calvin College"; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811s.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
SB 0943 of 2012 Senate Bill Crimes; other; making certain threats against certain state public officials or family members; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 484.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0944 of 2012 Senate Bill Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of making threat against state public officials or their family members; enact. Amends sec. 16x, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16x). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0943'12
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0952 of 2012 Senate Bill Appropriations; zero budget; department of education; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Last Action: FOR FINAL DISPOSITION OF BUDGET, SEE HB 5372
SB 0961 of 2012 Senate Bill Appropriations; zero budget; school aid appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).
Last Action: FOR FINAL DISPOSITION OF BUDGET, SEE HB 5372
SB 0973 of 2012 Senate Bill Insurance; health; interstate health care compact; provide for. Creates new act.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
SB 0975 of 2012 Senate Bill Health; other; religious liberty and conscience protection act; enact to allow health care payers, health facilities, and health providers a right to decline to provide or pay for certain objectionable health care services. Creates new act.
Last Action: referred to second reading
SB 0988 of 2012
(PA 0486 of 2012)
Senate Bill State; buildings; pedestrian walkway between the Michigan state capitol and the Michigan hall of justice; designate as the "Frank J. Kelley Walkway". Creates new act.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0486'12
SB 0995 of 2012
(PA 0269 of 2012)
Senate Bill Health facilities; emergency medical services; amount of liability coverage required for certain hospital aircraft transport vehicles; modify. Amends sec. 20934 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20934).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0269'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0996 of 2012
(PA 0487 of 2012)
Senate Bill Agriculture; animals; indemnity for livestock killed by wolves, coyotes, and cougars; authorize. Creates new act.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0487'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0997 of 2012 Senate Bill Education; graduation requirements; Michigan merit curriculum; revise. Amends secs. 1278a & 1278b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a & 380.1278b).
Last Action: REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SB 0998 of 2012 Senate Bill Education; students; statement that pupils and parents should consider all postsecondary opportunities; provide for. Amends sec. 10 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.10).
Last Action: REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SB 1000 of 2012
(PA 0600 of 2012)
Senate Bill Family law; parenting time; parenting time in a country not a party to the Hague convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction; prohibit. Amends sec. 7a of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.27a).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0600'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1008 of 2012
(PA 0602 of 2012)
Senate Bill Water; other; aquifer protection and dispute resolution program; establish. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 317.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0602'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1013 of 2012 Senate Bill Education; curricula; opt-out provision for foreign language and algebra II requirements for high school diploma; provide for pupils meeting certain alternative requirements. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SB 1018 of 2012
(PA 0076 of 2012)
Senate Bill Labor; public service employment; definition of public employee; clarify regarding recognition of union based on receipt of government subsidy or interlocal agreement. Amends secs. 1 & 14 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201 & 423.214).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0076'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1038 of 2012 Senate Bill Liens; construction; nature of improvement to property; clarify that increase in value is not necessary, provide for construction lien for professional services, extend time to file claim of lien, and extend limitation period for filing foreclosure action. Amends secs. 103, 104, 106, 107, 111 & 117 of 1980 PA 491 (MCL 570.1103 et seq.).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SB 1040 of 2012
(PA 0300 of 2012)
Senate Bill Retirement; public school employees; member contributions; increase contribution to member investment plan and require all Tier 1 members to contribute at least 5% of compensation. Amends title & secs. 5, 6, 8, 25, 28, 41, 41a, 42, 43a, 43e, 81b, 84, 91, 108, 124 & 131 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1305 et seq.); adds secs. 43g, 59, 81d, 84b, 91a, 92b, 93 & 131a & repeals sec. 43d of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1343d).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0300'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1048 of 2012 Senate Bill Sales tax; distribution; distribution of certain revenue from aviation fuel to be earmarked into the state aeronautics fund; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
SB 1083 of 2012 Senate Bill Public utilities; consumer services; underground facility damage prevention and safety act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1974 PA 53 (MCL 460.701 - 460.718). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1084'12
Last Action: referred to Committee on Energy and Technology
SB 1084 of 2012 Senate Bill Torts; governmental immunity; underground facility damage prevention; define as proprietary function. Amends sec. 13 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1413). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1083'12
Last Action: referred to Committee on Energy and Technology
SB 1085 of 2012
(PA 0238 of 2012)
Senate Bill Labor; fair employment practices; fair and open competition in government contracts act; clarify that the state is acting as a market participant in restricting certain contract requirements. Amends title & secs. 5, 7, 9 & 13 of 2011 PA 98 (MCL 408.875 et seq.) & adds secs. 2 & 8.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0238'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1120 of 2012 Senate Bill Liquor; licenses; farmer's market license; create. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 415. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0032'11
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SB 1146 of 2012
(PA 0239 of 2012)
Senate Bill Vehicles; historic; use of historic vehicles during the month of August; designate as exhibition. Amends sec. 20a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.20a).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0239'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1179 of 2012
(PA 0617 of 2012)
Senate Bill Courts; court of appeals; certain fees collected by the state court of appeals; allow to be used to implement the probation swift and sure sanctions act. Amends sec. 321 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.321). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1141'12
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0617'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1180 of 2012
(PA 0491 of 2012)
Senate Bill Vehicles; registration plates; use of "Pure Michigan" brand on standard design registration plates; allow. Amends sec. 224 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.224).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0491'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1207 of 2012 Senate Bill Public utilities; electric utilities; electric utility leasing electric generation facility from affiliated entity; specify what costs may be included in rates. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY
SB 1232 of 2012
(PA 0565 of 2012)
Senate Bill Children; adoption; Michigan Indian family preservation act (MIFPA); create. Amends 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.21 - 712A.32) by adding ch. XIIB.
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0565'12 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1236 of 2012 Senate Bill Animals; other; reference to certain contact with large carnivore over 20 weeks of age; modify and make other general revisions. Amends secs. 2 & 22 of 2000 PA 274 (MCL 287.1102 & 287.1122).
Last Action: VETOED BY GOVERNOR 12/28/2012
SB 1249 of 2012 Senate Bill Agriculture; animals; penalties for feral swine running at large; increase fines under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 328 (MCL 433.12).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SB 1348 of 2012 Senate Bill Natural resources; wildlife; wildlife violator compact law; modify enforcement provisions. Amends sec. 43559 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43559) & adds sec. 1616.
Last Action: referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
SB 1370 of 2012 Senate Bill Vehicles; off-road; definition of ATV; revise to create separate category of recreational off-road vehicles. Amends secs. 81101, 81129 & 81130 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81101 et seq.).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM