No. 64

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, October 5, 1999.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator John J.H. Schwarz.

 

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was not present.

 

 
Bennett--presentHammerstrom--presentRogers--present
Bullard--presentHart--presentSchuette--present
Byrum--presentHoffman--excusedSchwarz--present
Cherry--presentJaye--presentShugars--present
DeBeaussaert--presentJohnson--presentSikkema--present
DeGrow--presentKoivisto--presentA. Smith--present
Dingell--presentLeland--excusedV. Smith--present
Dunaskiss--presentMcCotter--presentSteil--present
Emerson--presentMcManus--presentStille--present
Emmons--presentMiller--presentVan Regenmorter--present
Gast--presentMurphy--presentVaughn--present
Goschka--presentNorth--presentYoung--present

Gougeon--present Peters--present

 

 

Senator Jackie Vaughn III of the 4th District offered the following invocation:

In early times, as most of you know, when men and women felt helpless, separated, and left out of business, they prayed. Today when we feel helpless, estranged, and left out in a different and perhaps more frightening way, we again are called on to pray.

With that spirit in mind, Spirit of the loving God, You called on all of us to be daring stewards and co-creators of Your Word. To care for Your generation, be with this body which is charged and trusted and empowered with so much by love, which is justice. Grant us compassion and laws to care for the poor, the oppressed, and the least among us by love, which is compassion. Overcome parochial and crippling division to transcend law alone, for it is love that binds us together.

Hear our prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto our cries. Hold not Thy peace at my tears, for I am a stranger with Thee in this land and a sojourner as my foreparents were. This is our prayer for the beginning of a new session. Amen.

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate recess until 10:15 a.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.

 

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.

 

During the recess, Senators Miller, Schuette, Shugars, Dunaskiss, Hammerstrom, Steil, Gast, Bennett, Johnson, North, Goschka, Bullard, Van Regenmorter, Emmons, Stille, Sikkema and Gougeon entered the Senate Chamber.

 

A quorum of the Senate was present.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that Senator Hoffman be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Emerson moved that Senator V. Smith be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Emerson moved that Senator Leland be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senators Murphy and McCotter entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

The following communications were received:

Department of State

Administrative Rules

Notice of Filing

September 21, 1999

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 3:10 p.m. this date, administrative rule (99-09-5) for the Department of State, Driver License Appeal Division, entitled "Driver License Appeal Division General Rules," effective 15 days hereafter.

Notice of Amendatory Rule Withdrawal

September 27, 1999

On September 22, 1999, pursuant to section 47(2) of the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act (MCL 24.247(2), Secretary of State Candice S. Miller withdrew amendatory rule 8, being R 257.308, from the filing received at 3:10 p.m. on September 21, 1999.

Sincerely,

Candice S. Miller

Secretary of State

Helen Kruger, Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

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

House Bill Nos. 4817 4818 4819 4820 4821 4822 4823 4824 4825 4826 4827

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Monday, October 4 of:
Senate Bill Nos.741742743745746747748749750751752753754755
756757758759760761762763764766767768769770
771772773775776777778779
House Bill Nos.48534854485548564857485848594860486148624863486448654866
48674868486948704871487248734874487548764877487848794880
48814882488348844885488648874888488948904891489248934894
489548964897489848994900490149024903

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

October 4, 1999

Please be advised of the following correction. The letter dated September 21, 1999, read as follows:

Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Board of Directors

Mr. Charles E. Wilson, Jr., 1242 Zimmer Place, Williamston, Michigan 48895, county of Ingham, as a member representing law enforcement authorities, succeeding Chief Benny N. Napoleon of Detroit, who has resigned, for a term expiring on July 1, 2002.

 

This letter should have read as follows:

Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Board of Directors

Mr. Charles E. Wilson, 13000 Mackenzie, Detroit, Michigan 48228, county of Wayne, as a member representing law enforcement authorities, succeeding Chief Benny N. Napoleon of Detroit, who has resigned, for a term expiring on July 1, 2002.

Sincerely,

John Engler

Governor

The message was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

Senate Bill No. 501

Senate Bill No. 462

The motion prevailed.

 

Senators DeGrow, Jaye and McManus entered the Senate Chamber.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 501, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1237.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Peters offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-2).

The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

 

Senator V. Smith entered the Senate Chamber.

 

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. 442 Yeas--24

 

 
BennettGoschkaKoivistoSchwarz
BullardGougeonMcCotterShugars
DeGrowHammerstromMcManusSikkema
DunaskissHartNorthSteil
EmmonsJayeRogersStille
GastJohnsonSchuetteVan Regenmorter

 

 

Nays--12

 

 
ByrumDingellMurphySmith, V.
CherryEmersonPetersVaughn
DeBeaussaertMillerSmith, A.Young

 

 

Excused--2

 

 

Hoffman Leland

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 462, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 2521; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Peters offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 2, line 17, after "DATA." by inserting "THE DEPARTMENT SHALL USE THE MOST RECENT DATA AVAILABLE. IF RELEVANT DATA IS NOT AVAILABLE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL INCLUDE IN THE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GATHERING DATA IN THE FUTURE.".

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

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. 443 Yeas--36

 

 
BennettEmmonsMcCotterShugars
BullardGastMcManusSikkema
ByrumGoschkaMillerSmith, A.
CherryGougeonMurphySmith, V.
DeBeaussaertHammerstromNorthSteil
DeGrowHartPetersStille
DingellJayeRogersVan Regenmorter
DunaskissJohnsonSchuetteVaughn
EmersonKoivistoSchwarzYoung

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--2

 

 

Hoffman Leland

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the balance of the order of Third Reading of Bills be postponed for today.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

 

 

Senator Jaye asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Jaye's statement is as follows:

I very proudly voted for Senate Bill No. 501. I think it's abuse of the students, of the parents, and of the taxpayers of the state of Michigan that the powerful teachers' union has put in state laws which require certification of individuals before they can teach in public school classes.

This bill, which would allow speech pathologists to teach in public schools without certification, is a step in the right direction, but we should go much farther.

To show you how corrupt the teachers' union is, they do not allow carpenters, who are licensed, to teach apprenticeships to teach wood shop. They don't allow symphony musicians, who teach other musicians, to teach a music class. They don't allow engineers in the state of Michigan, licensed and degreed engineers with experience, to teach math classes. The teachers' union doesn't allow scientists to teach chemical classes--chemistry, physics, or advanced science classes. They don't allow insurance agents skilled in actuary tables to teach statistics or any of the other classes. They don't allow food professionals, some of the best chefs, to teach food processing services. They don't allow doctors to teach health classes.

What we have under the current Michigan teacher licensing profession is protectionism at its worse. It denies students the right to be able to have an individual, even a college professor, who teaches education classes to these teachers, from teaching a class or two during the week or for a year at public schools. That shows you how public school teacher unions are abusing taxpayers, are blocking out any kind of quality that could be added by having the real practical experience of professionals outstanding in their profession bring that knowledge of building skills into the classroom.

I truly believe that we as a Legislature not only have the responsibility, but we have the duty to be pushing this legislation to allow individuals who have had the work experience, have the work degree certification, have had the accolade of their own peers, who happen to work for a company that might allow them to take a period of time off or who might be retired and might not want a full-time schedule, but might be able to teach an hour a day or a day or week, to be able to add to the quality, the education standards, and also the employability of our public school teachers and public school students as opposed to maintaining the monopoly of the public school teachers.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senators Hammerstrom, McManus, Shugars and McCotter introduced

Senate Bill No. 780, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 267.

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

 

 

Senators Bullard, Dunaskiss, Johnson, Gougeon, Peters, Sikkema, McCotter, Schuette, Miller, Goschka, Bennett, Stille, Jaye, Koivisto, North, Hammerstrom, Shugars, McManus, Emmons, Hart, Van Regenmorter, Dingell, Gast and Schwarz introduced

Senate Bill No. 781, entitled

A bill to provide for the incorporation of a regional water supply and sewerage authority; to provide for a regional assembly and regional authority board; to transfer certain ownership rights in water supply and sewerage facilities; to provide for payment for water supply and sewerage services and facilities through fees, charges, taxes, special assessments, and other means; to provide for the issuance and payment of bonds; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officials and entities.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.

 

 

Senators Bullard, Koivisto, Hammerstrom, Bennett, V. Smith, Peters, DeBeaussaert, Miller, Hart, Steil, McCotter, McManus, Leland, Dunaskiss, Schwarz and A. Smith introduced

Senate Bill No. 782, entitled

A bill to regulate the ownership, possession, and care of certain exotic animals; to prohibit the ownership and possession of certain exotic animals; to impose fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental entities and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.

 

 

Senators Bullard and Dunaskiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 783, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care reform act," by amending section 207 (MCL 550.1207), as amended by 1993 PA 201.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Financial Services.

 

 

Senators Bullard and Dunaskiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 784, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 5104 (MCL 500.5104), as added by 1993 PA 200.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Financial Services.

 

 

Senators Goschka, McCotter, Hammerstrom, Koivisto, Johnson, Shugars, Jaye and Dunaskiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 785, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1997 PA 86; 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 Finance.

Senators Goschka, Bullard, McCotter, Dunaskiss, Shugars, Jaye and Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 786, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1997 PA 86; 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 Finance.

 

 

Senators Goschka, Bullard, McCotter, Hammerstrom, Shugars, Jaye and Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 787, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1230 and 1230a (MCL 380.1230 and 380.1230a), section 1230 as amended by 1993 PA 284 and section 1230a as added by 1995 PA 83.

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

 

 

Senators Goschka, Schuette and McCotter introduced

Senate Bill No. 788, entitled

A bill to designate an official musical instrument of this state.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

House Bill No. 4817, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of the court act," by amending sections 2a and 9 (MCL 552.502a and 552.509), section 2a as added by 1996 PA 366 and section 9 as amended by 1998 PA 63, and by adding section 9a.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4818, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support and parenting time enforcement act," by amending sections 2, 9, 11a, 32, 37, and 48 (MCL 552.602, 552.609, 552.611a, 552.632, 552.637, and 552.648), sections 2, 9, and 11a as amended by 1998 PA 334 and section 32 as amended by 1996 PA 301.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4819, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," by amending section 23 (MCL 552.23), as amended by 1983 PA 193, and by adding section 24.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4820, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 138, entitled "The family support act," by amending sections 2, 4, 7, and 9 (MCL 552.452, 552.454, 552.457, and 552.459), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 5, section 4 as amended by 1990 PA 292, and section 7 as amended by 1983 PA 195, and by adding section 8a.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4821, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 205, entitled "The paternity act," by amending sections 1, 8, and 19 (MCL 722.711, 722.718, and 722.729), section 1 as amended by 1998 PA 113 and section 19 as amended by 1983 PA 194, and by adding section 19a.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

House Bill No. 4822, entitled

A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending sections 2, 7, and 9 (MCL 722.22, 722.27, and 722.29), sections 2 and 7 as amended by 1998 PA 482.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4823, entitled

A bill to amend 1952 PA 8, entitled "Revised uniform reciprocal enforcement of support act," by amending sections 3b, 14, 18, 23, and 31a (MCL 780.153b, 780.164, 780.168, 780.173, and 780.181a), section 3b as added and section 18 as amended by 1985 PA 172, section 14 as amended and section 31a as added by 1990 PA 241, and section 23 as amended by 1983 PA 192, and by adding section 14a.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4824, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 216, entitled "Interstate income withholding act," by amending sections 3, 5, and 10 (MCL 552.673, 552.675, and 552.680), section 3 as amended by 1996 PA 11 and section 5 as amended by 1990 PA 354, and by adding section 10a.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4825, entitled

A bill to amend 1913 PA 379, entitled "An act to facilitate the collection of alimony and support and maintenance for minor children or for children who are 18 years of age or older ordered to be paid in suits for divorce or separate maintenance," by amending section 2 (MCL 552.152) and by adding section 6.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4826, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 165 (MCL 750.165).

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4827, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2538 (MCL 600.2538), as added by 1993 PA 189.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 539, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," by amending section 110b (MCL 41.110b), as added by 1989 PA 77.

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.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Shugars, Van Regenmorter and Miller

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 703, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 246, entitled "An act to authorize township boards to adopt ordinances and regulations to secure the public health, safety and general welfare; to provide for the establishment of a township police department; to provide for policing of townships by certain law enforcement officers and agencies; to provide for the publication of ordinances; to prescribe powers and duties of township boards and certain local and state officers and agencies; to provide sanctions; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with the act," by amending sections 1, 4, and 5 (MCL 41.181, 41.184, and 41.185), section 1 as amended by 1994 PA 315, section 4 as amended by 1994 PA 14, and section 5 as added by 1989 PA 78.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Shugars, Van Regenmorter and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 704, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 23 (MCL 42.23).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Shugars, Van Regenmorter and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4244, entitled

A bill to amend 1968 PA 2, entitled "Uniform budgeting and accounting act," by amending section 2d (MCL 141.422d), as amended by 1996 PA 401.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Shugars and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4609, entitled

A bill to amend 1957 PA 200, entitled "An act to provide for the creation by 2 or more municipalities of an intermunicipality committee for the purpose of studying area problems; and to provide authority for the committee to receive gifts and grants," (MCL 123.631 to 123.636) by adding section 7.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Shugars and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4696, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 7, entitled "An act to authorize the department of conservation to sell certain lands and buildings located thereon owned by the department of conservation in the township of Waterford, Oakland county; and to provide for the disposition of the revenue received therefrom," by amending section 2 and by adding section 2a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Shugars and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at 3:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McCotter (C), Shugars, Van Regenmorter and Miller

Excused: Senator Murphy

 

 

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 663, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 1996 PA 543.

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.

Loren N. Bennett

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bennett, Emmons and Stille

Nays: Senators Peters and Leland

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

 

 

The Committee on Education reported

House Bill No. 4099, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1284b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Loren N. Bennett

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bennett, Emmons and Stille

Nays: Senators Peters and Leland

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Education submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at 3:00 p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Bennett (C), Emmons, Stille, Peters and Leland

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 275, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81c.

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.

William Van Regenmorter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, McCotter, Bullard, Peters and Dingell

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 718, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 415 (MCL 750.415).

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.

William Van Regenmorter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, McCotter, Bullard, Rogers, Peters and Dingell

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 719, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16u of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16u), as added by 1998 PA 317.

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.

William Van Regenmorter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, McCotter, Bullard, Rogers, Peters and Dingell

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 774, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as added by 1998 PA 317.

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.

William Van Regenmorter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, McCotter, Bullard, Rogers and Peters

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 Judiciary submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Van Regenmorter (C), McCotter, Bullard, Rogers, Peters and Dingell

Excused: Senator V. Smith

 

 

The Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems reported

Senate Bill No. 205, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 93, entitled "Michigan right to farm act," by amending section 4 (MCL 286.474), as amended by 1995 PA 94.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

George A. McManus, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McManus, Stille and Gougeon

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 Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McManus (C), Stille, Gougeon, Byrum and Hart

 

 

The Committee on Human Resources, Labor, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 451, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 1980 PA 457.

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.

Mike Rogers

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Rogers, Schuette, Steil, Murphy and Dingell

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 Human Resources, Labor, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 30, 1999, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Rogers (C), Schuette, Steil, Murphy and Dingell

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Finance submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, September 28, 1999, at 1:00 p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Emmons (C), Hammerstrom, Peters and Dingell

Excused: Senator Bullard

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on Natural Resources submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at 8:30 a.m., Room 351, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McManus (C), Gast, DeBeaussaert and Koivisto

Excused: Senator Hoffman

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Appropriations submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Gast (C), Schwarz, McManus, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Stille, Goschka, A. Smith, Koivisto, Young, DeBeaussaert and Emerson

Excused: Senators Johnson, Hoffman and Vaughn

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at 2:30 p.m., Room S-324, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Gast (C), Schwarz, DeGrow, A. Smith and Cherry

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Administrative Rules Joint Committee - Thursday, October 7, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-6476).

 

Banking and Financial Institutions Committee - Thursday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (3-1801).

 

Families, Mental Health and Human Services Committee - Wednesday, October 6, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (3-3543).

 

Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems Committee - Wednesday, October 6, at 1:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (3-1725).

 

Judiciary Committee - Wednesday, October 6, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-6920).

 

Local, Urban and State Affairs Committee - Wednesday, October 6, at 3:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (3-1707).

 

Michigan Capitol Committee - Wednesday, October 13, at 12:00 p.m., Room H-41, Ground Floor, Capitol Building (3-0289).

 

Technology and Energy Committee - Wednesday, October 6, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-2417).

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:47 a.m.

 

The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, October 6, at 10:00 a.m.

 

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.