The House was called to order by the Speaker.

 

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 

Agee--present

Alley--present

Anthony--present

Baade--present

Baird--present

Bankes--present

Basham--present

Birkholz--present

Bobier--present

Bodem--present

Bogardus--present

Brackenridge--present

Brater--present

Brewer--present

Brown--present

Byl--present

Callahan--present

Cassis--present

Cherry--present

Ciaramitaro--present

Crissman--present

Cropsey--present

Curtis--present

Dalman--present

DeHart--present

DeVuyst--present

Dobb--present

Dobronski--present

Emerson--present

Fitzgerald--present

Frank--present

Freeman--present

Gagliardi--present

Galloway--present

Geiger--present

Gernaat--present

Gilmer--present

Gire--present

Godchaux--present

Goschka--present

Green--present

Griffin--present

Gubow--present

Gustafson--present

Hale--present

Hammerstrom--present

Hanley--present

Harder--present

Hertel--present

Hood--present

Horton--present

Jansen--present

Jaye--present

Jelinek--present

Jellema--present

Johnson--present

Kaza--present

Kelly--present

Kilpatrick--present

Kukuk--present

LaForge--present

Law--present

Leland--present

LeTarte--present

Llewellyn--present

London--present

Lowe--present

Mans--present

Martinez--present

Mathieu--present

McBryde--present

McManus--present

McNutt--present

Middaugh--present

Middleton--present

Murphy--present

Nye--present

Olshove--present

Owen--present

Oxender--present

Palamara--present

Parks--present

Perricone--present

Price--present

Profit--present

Prusi--present

Quarles--present

Raczkowski--present

Rhead--present

Richner--present

Rison--present

Rocca--present

Schauer--present

Schermesser--present

Schroer--present

Scott--present

Scranton--present

Sikkema--present

Stallworth--excused

Tesanovich--present

Thomas--present

Varga--present

Vaughn--present

Voorhees--present

Walberg--present

Wallace--present

Wetters--excused

Whyman--present

Willard--present

Wojno--present

 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Ilona Varga from the 8th District, offered the following invocation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roll Call No. 827 Yeas--105

 

 

Dobb

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Hertel

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

 

 

House Bill No. 5058, entitled

A bill to authorize the department of natural resources to convey certain state owned property in Mackinac county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the revenue derived from the conveyance.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Affairs (for amendment, see House Journal No. 77, p. 2078),

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Bobier moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 14, after "shall" by striking out "reserve to" and inserting "convey all rights held by".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.

Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

 

 

House Bill No. 5058, entitled

A bill to authorize the department of natural resources to convey certain state owned property in Mackinac county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the revenue derived from the conveyance.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 828 Yeas--105

 

 

Dobb

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Hertel

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

 

 

House Bill No. 5079, entitled

A bill to authorize the department of natural resources to convey certain state owned property in Berrien county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.

The bill was read a second time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nays--49

 

 

Curtis

 

 

In The Chair: Murphy

 

 

Rep. Gire moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 14, after "pupil" by striking out the balance of the line through "COMPETENCY" on line 15 and inserting "ACHIEVES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STATE ENDORSEMENT".

2. Amend page 3, line 17, after "ACHIEVE" by striking out the balance of the line through "AND" on line 18 and inserting "THE REQUIREMENTS FOR".

3. Amend page 4, line 2, by striking out "COMPETENT" and inserting "KNOWLEDGEABLE".

4. Amend page 4, line 12, after "TO" by striking out "reach COMPETENCY" and inserting "ACHIEVE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STATE ENDORSEMENT".

5. Amend page 4, line 13, after "she" by striking out the balance of the line through "COMPETENT" on line 14 and inserting "DID NOT ACHIEVE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STATE ENDORSEMENT".

6. Amend page 5, line 19, after the second "the" by striking out "COMPETENCY necessary" and inserting "REQUIREMENTS".

7. Amend page 6, line 14, by striking out "COMPETENCY assessment" and inserting "ASSESSMENTS".

8. Amend page 6, line 22, by striking out "determine pupil COMPETENCY" and inserting "MEASURE PUPIL PERFORMANCE".

9. Amend page 7, line 10, after "upon" by striking out "demonstrating the required COMPETENCY" and inserting "MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STATE ENDORSEMENT".

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Gire moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 8, line 20, after "PUPIL" by striking out "COMPETENCY" and inserting "PERFORMANCE".

2. Amend page 9, line 2, after "OUTSTANDING" by striking out "COMPETENCY" and inserting "PERFORMANCE".

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Gire moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(B) SUSPENSION OF RULE 80 GOVERNING THE OPERATION OR TELEVISING OF HOUSE SESSION OR THE MEETING OF ANY STANDING COMMITTEE, SUBCOMMITTEE AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE, SHALL BE BY RECORD ROLL CALL AND SHALL REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THREE-FIFTHS OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING.

(C) Suspension of the rules as applied to matters pertaining to order of business, schedule of legislative sessions and adjournment may be by a majority vote of the Members elected and serving.

TELEVISING OF HOUSE SESSION AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

Rule 80. (A) Nothing in these rules shall prohibit the cable broadcast TELEVISING of sessions of the Michigan House of Representatives. The House may adopt such rules and policies as are necessary to provide for the orderly cable broadcast of session.

(B) THE TELEVISED COVERAGE OF SESSIONS OF THE MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES, SUBCOMMITTEES, AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES, BY HOUSE TELEVISION SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION.

(C) ALL TELEVISED COVERAGE OF HOUSE SESSION AND MEETINGS SHALL BE UNEDITED.

(D) NO PORTION OF THE COVERAGE (EITHER LIVE OR TAPED) AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (B) MAY BE UTILIZED IN ANY FASHION FOR CAMPAIGN OR POLITICAL PURPOSES OR TO PROMOTE OR OPPOSE A BALLOT ISSUE OR THE CANDIDACY OF ANY PERSON FOR ANY ELECTIVE OFFICE. ONLY ACCREDITED NEWS ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND NON-PROFIT PUBLIC AFFAIRS DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMS MAY UTILIZE ANY PORTION OF THE HTV FEED. NO PART OF THE HTV FEED MAY BE USED IN ANY PAID COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

HOUSE TELEVISION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

RULE 81A. (A) THE HOUSE TELEVISION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE 6 MEMBERS AND MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE EVENLY DIVIDED BETWEEN THE TWO PARTIES. THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE: THE SPEAKER, THE MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER, THE MINORITY LEADER, THE MINORITY FLOOR LEADER. IN ADDITION TO THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS DESIGNATED BY THIS SUBSECTION, ONE MEMBER FROM EACH CAUCUS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY EACH RESPECTIVE CAUCUS LEADER.

(B) THE HOUSE TELEVISION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE SHALL MEET AT LEAST QUARTERLY AND SHALL ADOPT SUCH POLICIES AS ARE NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERLY TELEVISING OF COVERAGE OF ALL HOUSE SESSIONS AND MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES, SUBCOMMITTEES, AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES . THE COMMITTEE SHALL ALSO RECOMMEND TO THE HOUSE ANY REVISIONS TO THE STANDING RULES OF THE HOUSE WHICH IT DETERMINES ARE NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ALL TELEVISED COVERAGE OF HOUSE PROCEEDINGS ARE CONSISTENT WITH ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS OF DIGNITY, PROPRIETY AND DECORUM."

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Reps. Schauer, Willard, DeHart, Kelly, Baird, Harder, Scott, Dobronski, Martinez, Cherry, Prusi, Parks, Hale, Baade, Gubow, Kaza, Gilmer, LaForge, Walberg, Llewellyn, Dalman, McNutt, Rhead, Bodem, Profit, Jellema, Fitzgerald, Dobb, Schermesser, Thomas, Tesanovich, Scranton, Birkholz, Richner, Byl, Oxender, Quarles, Gire, DeVuyst, Voorhees, Bogardus, Godchaux, Brackenridge, Goschka and Kilpatrick offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 151.

A resolution in recognition of the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Sojourner Truth.

Whereas, It is with great pride that we join with the people of Battle Creek, and the State of Michigan as a whole, in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sojourner Truth; and

Whereas, Born into slavery in the State of New York as Isabella Baumbergh, in the year of 1797, she escaped in 1827 and took refuge with a Quaker family with whom she resided until the New York State Emancipation Act was approved in 1828. Isabella took her name, Sojourner Truth, in 1843 after experiencing a call to travel and preach on emancipation. She toured the entire country over the next several years, often wearing a sash reading "Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land unto All the Inhabitants Thereof"; and

Whereas, Sojourner Truth first visited Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1855. During the Civil War, she took gifts and gave advice to Black volunteers in the Union Army. In 1864, she also traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with President Lincoln and in 1865, she served as a counselor to freed slaves in Virginia, helping to provide them with the skills needed to help achieve self-sufficiency; and

Whereas, After many years of exhaustive travel, Sojourner Truth returned to Battle Creek in 1875, where she remained until her death in 1883. She is buried in Battle Creek's Oak Hill Cemetery; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That a unanimous accolade of tribute and gratitude be accorded to the legacy of Sojourner Truth. May we always remember her struggles, victories and the ramifications of her preachings; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Sojourner Truth 200th Anniversary Committee as evidence of our esteem and gratitude.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

Reps. Fitzgerald, Willard, DeHart, Kelly, Baird, Harder, Scott, Kukuk, Dobronski, Middaugh, Schauer, Martinez, Cherry, Prusi, Parks, Hale, Baade, Gubow, Kaza, Gilmer, LaForge, Walberg, Gernaat, Llewellyn, Dalman, Rhead, Bodem, Profit, Jellema, Dobb, Schermesser, Thomas, Tesanovich, Scranton, Birkholz, Richner, London, Byl, Cassis, Oxender, Gire, Crissman, DeVuyst, Voorhees, Bogardus, Middleton, Rocca, Jansen, Godchaux, McBryde, Jelinek, Brackenridge, Goschka and Kilpatrick offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 152.

A resolution commemorating October 19-25, 1997, as Michigan School Bus Safety Week.

Whereas, It is with great respect for the accomplishments of Michigan's school bus drivers, mechanic's supervisors, and all school transportation personnel that we commemorate October 19-25, 1997, as Michigan School Bus Safety Week. During this special observance, we encourage all Michigan citizens to recognize the dedication and skill of school transportation employees; and

Whereas, Each day, more than 845,437 students ride on 20,184 school buses, traveling more than 320 million miles annually. Driving these many miles, coordinating the countless routes, and supervising the dozens of students on each vehicle requires an outstanding effort. Fortunately for the people of Michigan, there are thousands of exemplary professionals who have devoted their careers to transporting our children safely; and

Whereas, On behalf of our young people, it is a pleasure to commend the men and women who accept and meet the challenge of school transportation. The observance of Michigan School Bus Safety Week is a welcome opportunity to thank these patient, skilled, and caring public servants. Those involved in this pursuit should be very proud of their contributions to education; and

Whereas, This special week serves as a fitting time to urge all Michigan drivers to become more aware of school bus safety regulations. Serious injuries and death occur when motorists fail to stop for school buses. Now that school has begun, we remind drivers to be cautious and attentive around school buses. It is also an appropriate time to ask students to listen to their bus drivers and pay close attention to bus safety rules; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we proudly commemorate October 19-25, 1997, as Michigan School Bus Safety Week, and we commend everyone who has contributed to the successful operation of our state's school buses. We also encourage all citizens to drive carefully and alertly around school buses. By working together, we can make this the safest school year ever; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation as evidence of our esteem.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

Reps. Dobb, DeHart, Kelly, Dobronski, Middaugh, Cherry, Parks, Hale, Kaza, LaForge, Walberg, Gernaat, Llewellyn, Dalman, McNutt, Rhead, Horton, Bodem, Baird, Profit, Jellema, Fitzgerald, Schermesser, Tesanovich, Scranton, Birkholz, Richner, London, Byl, Hammerstrom, Cassis, Oxender, Gire, Crissman, DeVuyst, Voorhees, Middleton, Hertel, Rocca, Jansen, Godchaux, McBryde, Jelinek, Brackenridge and Goschka offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 153.

A resolution of tribute honoring Officer Gary Hamlin.

Whereas, Wixom police officer Gary Hamlin has been selected to receive the prestigious TOP COPS Award presented annually by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO). The Michigan House of Representatives today honors Officer Hamlin for his significant achievement; and

Whereas, The TOP COPS Award pays tribute to the men and women in law enforcement for their outstanding service to America's communities. Gary Hamlin's performance embodies the dedication associated with TOP COPS; and

Whereas, Police Officers Gary Hamlin and Martin Harp were selected for the award due to their immediate response and actions at a shooting incident at the Wixom Ford Plant at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 1996. Officers Hamlin and Harp were two of the first responding officers at the scene of this incident and when they entered the plant, they were immediately fired upon by the suspect, Gerald Atkins. The officers immediately returned fire and took cover, and over the next twenty minutes they pursued the suspect through the plant, which is approximately 5 million square feet in size and has over 3,000 employees. The officers' tenacious pursuit prevented the suspect from barricading himself in the plant, and they eventually forced him out of the plant and into a drainage culvert, where he was eventually captured. During the incident the suspect shot and killed an executive at the Ford plant and also shot two Oakland County sheriff's deputies; and

Whereas, Officer Hamlin and Officer Harp responded to an extremely dangerous police scene, placing themselves in a life-threatening situation to pursue a suspect who fired over 100 rounds of armor-piercing and tracer ammunition from an assault weapon. Their efforts define courage; and

Whereas, Officer Gary Hamlin, a graduate of Oakland College, has been a City of Wixom police officer for 11 years and is currently assigned to the Detective Bureau. He is a community policing officer, a DARE officer and an evidence technician. Gary and Theresa, his wife of 13 years, reside in Brighton with their two children, Matt and Sarah; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the Michigan House of Representatives, on behalf of the people of the State of Michigan, honor Officer Gary Hamlin for his courage and outstanding performance on November 14, 1996, and salute him in his achievement as a TOP COPS Award recipient; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Officer Hamlin and his family, as evidence of our esteem.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

Reps. Dobb, DeHart, Kelly, Dobronski, Middaugh, Cherry, Parks, Hale, Kaza, LaForge, Walberg, Gernaat, Llewellyn, Dalman, McNutt, Rhead, Horton, Bodem, Baird, Profit, Jellema, Fitzgerald, Schermesser, Tesanovich, Scranton, Birkholz, Richner, London, Byl, Hammerstrom, Cassis, Oxender, Gire, Crissman, DeVuyst, Voorhees, Middleton, Hertel, Rocca, Jansen, Godchaux, McBryde, Jelinek, Brackenridge and Goschka offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 154.

A resolution of tribute honoring Officer Martin Harp.

Whereas, Wixom police officer Martin Harp has been selected to receive the prestigious TOP COPS Award presented annually by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), the Michigan House of Representatives today honors Officer Harp for his significant achievement; and

Whereas, The TOP COPS Award pays tribute to the men and women in law enforcement for their outstanding service to America's communities. Martin Harp's performance embodies the dedication associated with TOP COPS; and

Whereas, Police Officers Martin Harp and Gary Hamlin were selected for the award due to their immediate response and actions at a shooting incident at the Wixom Ford Plant at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 1996. Officers Harp and Hamlin were two of the first responding officers at the scene of this incident and when they entered the plant, they were immediately fired upon by the suspect, Gerald Atkins. The officers immediately returned fire and took cover, and over the next twenty minutes pursued the suspect through the plant, which is approximately 5 million square feet in size and has over 3,000 employees. The officers' tenacious pursuit prevented the suspect from barricading himself in the plant, and they eventually forced him out of the plant and into a drainage culvert, where he was eventually captured. During the incident the suspect shot and killed an executive at the Ford plant and also shot two Oakland County Sheriff's Deputies; and

Whereas, Officer Harp and Officer Hamlin responded to an extremely dangerous police scene, placing themselves in a life-threatening situation to pursue a suspect who fired over 100 rounds of armor-piercing and tracer ammunition from an assault weapon. Their efforts define courage; and

Whereas, Officer Martin Harp, a graduate of Schoolcraft College, has been a City of Wixom police officer for 22 years and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division on the day shift. He is currently a crime prevention officer and a community policing officer. Martin and Karen, his wife of 21 years, reside in Wixom with their two daughters, Megan and Katie; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That it is with great honor that the Michigan House of Representatives, on behalf of the people of the State of Michigan, today honors Officer Martin Harp for his courage and outstanding performance on November 14, 1996, and salute him in his achievement as a TOP COPS Award recipient; and be it further

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Committee on Advanced Technology and Computer Development, by Rep. Brewer, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4884, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 204b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

 

HB 4884 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Brewer, Basham, Brown, Quarles, Kaza, Hammerstrom, Walberg,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Advanced Technology and Computer Development, by Rep. Brewer, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4885, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 204c.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

 

HB 4885 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Brewer, Basham, Brown, Quarles, Kaza, Hammerstrom, Walberg,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Advanced Technology and Computer Development, by Rep. Brewer, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4886, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 204a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

 

HB 4886 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Brewer, Basham, Brown, Quarles, Kaza, Hammerstrom, Walberg,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Advanced Technology and Computer Development, by Rep. Brewer, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4895, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 204f.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

 

HB 4895 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Brewer, Basham, Brown, Quarles, Kaza, Hammerstrom, Walberg,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Advanced Technology and Computer Development, by Rep. Brewer, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5006, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," by amending section 204 (MCL 4.1204).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

HB 5006 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Brewer, Basham, Brown, Quarles, Kaza, Hammerstrom, Walberg,

Nays: None.

 

 

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Brewer, Chair of the Committee on Advanced Technology and Computer Development, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, October 14, 1997, at 12:30 p.m.,

Present: Reps. Brewer, Basham, Brown, Quarles, Kaza, Hammerstrom, Walberg, Whyman,

Absent: Rep. Baird.

 

 

The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Wetters, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5071, entitled

A bill to amend 1968 PA 39, entitled "Michigan food law of 1968," by amending sections 7 and 10 (MCL 289.707 and 289.710), as amended by 1982 PA 43.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3)* be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

 

HB 5071 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Wetters, Baade, Bogardus, Brewer, LaForge, Willard, Green, DeVuyst, Horton, Jelinek, Nye,

Nays: None.

 

 

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Wetters, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 9, 1997, at 8:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Wetters, Vaughn, Baade, Bogardus, Brewer, LaForge, Willard, Green, DeVuyst, Horton, Jelinek, Nye,

Absent: Rep. Gernaat,

Excused: Rep. Gernaat.

 

 

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Anthony, Chair of the Committee on Forestry and Mineral Rights, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, October 9, 1997, at 7:00 p.m.,

Present: Reps. Anthony, Bogardus, Brater, Middleton, DeVuyst, Lowe,

Absent: Reps. Callahan, Alley, Gernaat,

Excused: Reps. Callahan, Alley, Gernaat.

 

 

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. LaForge, Chair of the Committee on Human Services and Children, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, October 14, 1997, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. LaForge, Scott, Bogardus, Gire, Schauer, Horton, London,

Absent: Reps. Jaye, McManus,

Excused: Reps. Jaye, McManus.

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Dobronski, Chair of the Committee on Local Government, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, October 14, 1997, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Dobronski, Mans, Brater, Brewer, Callahan, Brackenridge, Birkholz, Crissman, Hammerstrom.

 

 

 

 

 

House Appropriations Subcommittee on Gas Price

Date: Monday, October 20, 1997

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Place: 2nd Floor Eberhard Center, Downtown Grand Rapids, 301 W. Fulton, Grand Valley Downtown Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Agenda: Gas Prices
and any/or all business properly before the subcommittee

 

 

I am hereby appointing the Task Force on Commuter Rail to explore the feasibility of a commuter rail system which would service many of the following locations; Lansing, Durand, Holly, Pontiac, Oakland County, the I75 corridor and, downtown Detroit.

The following members have been appointed to serve on this Task Force:

Representative Lingg Brewer, Chair

Representative Burton Leland

Representative Hubert Price

Representative Gloria Schermesser

Representative Nancy Quarles

Representative Ray Murphy

Representative Penny Crissman

Representative Tom Middleton

If you have question concerning this matter, please don't hesitate to contact my office.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

 

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Monday, October 13:

House Bill Nos. 5221 5222 5223 5224 5225 5226 5227 5236 5237 5238 5239 5240 5241

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Tuesday, October 14:

House Bill Nos. 5242 5243 5244 5245 5246 5247 5248 5249 5252 5253 5254 5255 5256 5257 5258 5259 5260

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, October 14:

Senate Bill Nos. 549 567 623 633

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reps. Horton, Jelinek and DeVuyst introduced

House Bill No. 5266, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending sections 17 and 20 (MCL 421.17 and 421.20), section 17 as amended by 1996 PA 535 and section 20 as amended by 1994 PA 162.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor and Occupational Safety.

 

 

Reps. DeHart, Cherry, Brater, Prusi, Schermesser, LaForge and Kelly introduced

House Bill No. 5267, entitled

A bill to regulate certain sales solicitations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officials; and to prescribe remedies and penalties.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection.

 

 

Reps. Richner and Callahan introduced

House Bill No. 5268, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 5, entitled "Michigan uniform municipal court act," by amending section 23 (MCL 730.523) and by adding section 23a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Reps. Gire, Llewellyn, Hammerstrom, McBryde, Scranton, McNutt, Richner, Godchaux, Griffin, Hanley, Geiger, Raczkowski, Oxender, Middleton, Schauer and Perricone introduced

House Bill No. 5269, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16221 (MCL 333.16221), as amended by 1996 PA 273, and by adding section 16225.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

 

 

Rep. Scranton introduced

House Bill No. 5270, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending sections 17 and 20 (MCL 421.17 and 421.20), section 17 as amended by 1996 PA 535 and section 20 as amended by 1994 PA 162.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor and Occupational Safety.

 

 

Reps. Callahan and Richner introduced

House Bill No. 5271, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 2 and 3 of chapter X and sections 34, 43, and 44 of chapter XIV (MCL 770.2, 770.3, 774.34, 774.43, and 774.44), section 2 of chapter X as amended by 1981 PA 205, section 3 of chapter X as amended by 1994 PA 374, and sections 34, 43, and 44 of chapter XIV as amended by 1980 PA 506.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Reps. Crissman, Hammerstrom, Richner, Brackenridge, Goschka, DeHart, Dalman, Bodem, McBryde and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 5272, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15 of chapter V (MCL 765.15), as amended by 1993 PA 343.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Reps. Crissman, Hammerstrom, Richner, Goschka, DeHart, Martinez, Dalman, Bodem, McBryde and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 5273, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 266.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Rep. Profit introduced

House Bill No. 5274, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 1995 PA 209.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Reps. Goschka, Green, McBryde, Scranton, Willard, Bodem, London, Oxender, Voorhees, Raczkowski and Perricone introduced

House Bill No. 5275, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 625a and 625c (MCL 257.625a and 257.625c), section 625a as amended by 1996 PA 491 and section 625c as amended by 1994 PA 450.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Reps. Goschka, McBryde, Willard and Bodem introduced

House Bill No. 5276, 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 4 and 5 (MCL 488.4 and 488.5) and by adding section 7a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

 

 

Rep. Bodem introduced

House Bill No. 5277, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 831.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation.

 

 

Rep. Bodem introduced

House Bill No. 5278, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 503 and 509 (MCL 324.503 and 324.509), section 503 as amended by 1996 PA 133.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation.

 

 

Reps. Fitzgerald and Geiger introduced

House Bill No. 5279, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8126 (MCL 600.8126).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

 

 

Rep. Tesanovich moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:30 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, October 15, at 2:00 p.m.