No. 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
92nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, January 28, 2003.
1:00 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Accavitti--present Garfield--present Meisner--present Sheen--present
Acciavatti--present Gieleghem--present Meyer--present Sheltrown--present
Adamini--present Gillard--present Middaugh--present Shulman--present
Amos--present Gleason--present Milosch--present Smith--present
Anderson--present Hager--present Minore--present Spade--present
Bieda--present Hardman--present Moolenaar--present Stahl--present
Bisbee--present Hart--present Murphy--present Stakoe--present
Bradstreet--present Hood--present Newell--present Stallworth--present
Brandenburg--present Hoogendyk--present Nitz--present Steil--present
Brown--present Hopgood--present Nofs--present Stewart--present
Byrum--present Howell--present O'Neil--present Tabor--present
Casperson--present Huizenga--present Paletko--present Taub--present
Caswell--present Hummel--present Palmer--present Tobocman--present
Caul--present Hune--present Palsrok--present Vagnozzi--present
Cheeks--present Hunter--present Pappageorge--present Van Regenmorter--present
Clack--present Jamnick--present Pastor--present Vander Veen--present
Condino--present Johnson, Rick--present Phillips--present Voorhees--present
Daniels--present Johnson, Ruth--present Plakas--present Walker--present
Dennis--present Julian--present Pumford--present Ward--present
DeRoche--present Koetje--present Reeves--present Waters--present
DeRossett--present Kolb--present Richardville--present Wenke--present
Drolet--present Kooiman--present Rivet--present Whitmer--present
Ehardt--present Kratz--present Robertson--present Williams--present
Elkins--present LaJoy--present Rocca--present Wojno--present
Emmons--present LaSata--present Sak--present Woodward--present
Farhat--present Law--present Shackleton--present Woronchak--present
Farrah--present Lipsey--present Shaffer--present Zelenko--present
Gaffney--present McConico--excused
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Frank Accavitti, Jr., from the 42nd District, offered the following invocation:
"Father, as we begin this 92nd legislative session, we thank You for the opportunity to serve You and the state of Michigan. We ask Your guidance, Your wisdom and Your direction. Bless our Governor, bless the Senate and bless this House of Representatives. In Your name, we pray. Amen."
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Rep. Waters moved that Rep. McConico be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 7.
A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for William A. Austin, former member of the House.
Whereas, It is with deep appreciation for his long years of dedication to our state that we join together to acknowledge the passing of William Austin, who served this legislative body as a member in the 1950s. His unselfishness, intellect, and talent also served Michigan through his work in the law and his service as a judge. As we mark his devotion to our state, we also extend to his family our condolences on their loss; and
Whereas, A native of Chicago who was raised and educated in Muskegon, William Austin studied at Olivet College, Ferris Institute, Cumberland University, and National University, where he earned his law degree. Like so many of his generation, his career pursuits were put on hold for several years during World War II. He served with distinction in the Pacific Theater of Operations from 1942 to 1945, earning the New Guinea Campaign Medal. This spirit of patriotism and willingness to serve others never left him, and in 1952 he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives; and
Whereas, During his service with the Sixty-seventh Legislature, Representative Austin contributed to the work of the committees on the Michigan Veterans Facility, Judiciary, Military and Veterans Affairs, and Public Safety. Following his efforts as a legislator, he went on to compile a notable record of achievement in the law, including service as a judge. The example of his unselfishness in the service of his country, community, and state is worthy of emulation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to honor the memory of William A. Austin, who represented the Muskegon area in this legislative body in 1953-54; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Austin family as evidence of our sympathies.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.
Rep. Richardville moved that Rule 75 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Reps. Richardville and Waters offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 8.
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives.
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That Rules 23, 35, and 80 of the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives be amended to read as follows:
"Responsibility for Care of House and Televising House Session.
Rule 23. (1) The Clerk of the House shall exercise supervisory care and control of the Hall of the House of Representatives and all House rooms and equipment assigned to the office of the Clerk. The Clerk shall from time to time, upon prior written authorization by the Speaker, have made such repairs and alterations in the House Chambers and the rooms and corridors connected therewith and their furniture and equipment, as may be necessary.
(2) Consistent with the standing rules of the House, and any guidelines or procedures adopted by the House Television Oversight Committee, the Clerk shall be responsible for televised coverage of House session and committee meetings.
(3) As directed by the Speaker, the Clerk shall enter into contractual agreements for rental of House facilities."
"Names and Number of Members.
Rule 35. (1) All standing committees shall be appointed by the Speaker, except where the House shall otherwise order.
(2) The standing committees of the House and the number of Members shall be as follows:
(a) Agriculture and Resource Management (11)
(b) Appropriations (30)(31)
(c) Commerce (19)
(d) Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (11)
(e) Criminal Justice (9)
(f) Education (19)
(g) Employment Relations, Training and Safety (9)
(h) Energy and Technology (19)
(i) Family and Children Services (11)
(j) Government Operations (5)
(k) Great Lakes and Tourism (7)
(l) Health Policy (17)
(m) Higher Education (7)
(n) House Television and Oversight (6)
(o) Insurance (15)
(p) Judiciary (13)
(q) Land Use and Environment (11)
(r) Local Government and Urban Policy (11)
(s) Regulatory Reform (11)
(t) Senior Health, Security and Retirement (9)
(u) Tax Policy (17)
(v) Transportation (17)
(w) Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security (11)
(3) Statutory Standing Committees:
(a) Administrative Rules (5)
(b) House Fiscal Agency ( 6)
(c) Legislative Council (6)
(d) Legislative Retirement (4)
(e) Michigan Capitol Committee (4)
(4) Any Member of any committee who is absent from attendance at any such committee meetings for three committee meetings, unless excused from attendance by the committee according to Rule 36, shall be automatically dropped from membership on such committee, and the committee automatically reduced unless the Speaker of the House shall fill such vacancy. Each committee clerk shall keep a record of attendance at all committee meetings, and shall make a written report to the office of the Clerk of the House showing the names of those present, the names of those absent, and the names of those excused from attendance, which shall be entered upon the House Journal. When a Member has been absent for three meetings of a committee without proper excuse, the Clerk of the House shall report the name of such Member, together with the dates of said meetings, to the Speaker of the House, and advise the Member of such action. The Speaker of the House shall then fill such vacancy by appointing a Member to the committee.
(5) The daily House Journal shall report the roll call on all motions to report bills, joint resolutions and reorganization orders. (See Const 1963, Art 4 § 17)
(6) Committees shall adopt a meeting schedule at the commencement of each term which shall be printed in the House Journal. Additional meetings may be called by the Chair or by a majority of the Members in writing to the Clerk of the House. The Chair may cancel any scheduled meeting, except one called by a majority of the Members, by notice to the Members.".
"Televising of House Session.
Rule 80. (1) Nothing in these rules shall prohibit the televising of sessions or committee meetings of the Michigan House of Representatives.
(2) The televised coverage of sessions and committee meetings of the Michigan House of Representatives by House television shall be made available for dissemination, pursuant to subsection (4).
(3) All televised coverage of House session and committee meetings shall be unedited.
(4) No portion of the coverage (either live or taped) authorized pursuant to subsection (2) 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 House television feed. No part of the House television feed may be used in any paid commercial advertisements."
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Richardville 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.
Rep. Richardville moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Messages from the Senate
House Concurrent Resolution No. 1.
A concurrent resolution granting authority for adjournment for more than 2 days.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 1, p. 26.)
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Clerk.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 2.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the Joint Convention Rules for the Legislature.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 1, p. 26.)
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Clerk.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 3.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 1, p. 27.)
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Clerk.
Notices
January 28, 2003
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
I hereby appoint the following Members of the 92nd Legislature to the House Standing Committees for the 2003-2004 Legislative Session:
Agriculture and Resource Management
Reps. Meyer (C), Nitz (Maj. VC), DeRossett, Hager, Casperson, Hune, Stahl, Sheltrown (Min. VC), Rivet, Spade, Law
Appropriations
Reps. Shulman (C), Emmons (Maj. VC), Caul, Pumford, Shackleton, Kooiman, Newell, Stewart, Acciavatti, Amos, Caswell, Farhat, Hoogendyk, Kratz, Moolenaar, Pastor, Shaffer, Steil, Taub, Walker, Whitmer (Min. VC), Brown, Kolb, Phillips, Plakas, Reeves, Williams, Cheeks, Hunter, Paletko, Sak
Commerce
Reps. Bisbee (C), DeRoche (Maj. VC), Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Brandenburg, Huizenga, Milosch, Palsrok, Wenke, Rivet (Min. VC), O'Neil, McConico, Lipsey, Murphy, Tobocman, Accavitti
Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Reps. Tabor (C), Milosch (Maj. VC), Bradstreet, Ehardt, Richardville, Rocca, Nitz, Gillard (Min. VC), Farrah, Sheltrown, Accavitti
Criminal Justice
Reps. Van Regenmorter (C), Stakoe (Maj. VC), Howell, LaSata, Gaffney, Nofs, Meisner (Min. VC), Condino, Hood
Education
Reps. Palmer (C), Hummel (Maj. VC), Meyer, Bradstreet, Hager, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Tabor, Voorhees, Vander Veen, Nofs, Stahl, Gieleghem (Min. VC), Vagnozzi, Spade, Smith, Hopgood, Meisner, Clack
Employment Relations, Training and Safety
Reps. Drolet (C), Middaugh (Maj. VC), Pappageorge, Huizenga, LaJoy, Van Regenmorter, Minore (Min. VC), Dennis, Bieda
Energy and Technology
Reps. Bradstreet (C), Huizenga (Maj. VC), Middaugh, Bisbee, LaSata, Casperson, DeRoche, Garfield, LaJoy, Nitz, Palsrok, Stahl, McConico (Min. VC), Rivet, Daniels, Woodward, Hopgood, Murphy, Stallworth
Family and Children Services
Reps. Hager (C), Stahl (Maj. VC), Hart, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Sheen, Hardman (Min. VC), Clack, Elkins
Government Operations
Reps. Koetje (C), Drolet (Maj. VC), Howell, Waters (Min. VC), Lipsey
Great Lakes and Tourism
Reps. Palsrok (C), Brandenburg (Maj. VC), Tabor, Meyer, Law (Min. VC), Gleason, Stallworth
Health Policy
Reps. Ehardt (C), Vander Veen (Maj. VC), Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Hart, Woronchak, Van Regenmorter, Robertson, Gaffney, Hune, Ward, Adamini (Min. VC), Wojno, Hardman, O'Neil, Gillard, Clack
Higher Education
Reps. Voorhees (C), Hart (Maj. VC), LaSata, Stakoe, Dennis (Min. VC), Zelenko, Smith
House Television and Oversight
Reps. Rick Johnson (C), Richardville (Maj. VC), Meyer, Byrum (Min. VC), Waters, Hood
Insurance
Reps. Julian (C), Hune (Maj. VC), Bisbee, Ehardt, Middaugh, Hummel, Garfield, Robertson, Sheen, Daniels (Min. VC), Woodward, Anderson, Wojno, Hood, Gillard
Judiciary
Reps. Howell (C), LaSata (Maj. VC), Van Regenmorter, Bradstreet, Koetje, Pappageorge, Voorhees, Garfield, Wenke, Lipsey (Min. VC), Adamini, Bieda, Condino
Land Use and Environment
Reps. Ruth Johnson (C), LaJoy (Maj. VC), DeRossett, Brandenburg, Milosch, Nitz, Ward, Farrah (Min. VC), Gieleghem, Dennis, Law
Local Government and Urban Policy
Reps. Ward (C), Robertson (Maj. VC), DeRossett, Hager, Drolet, Stakoe, Wenke, Jamnick (Min. VC), Hardman, Tobocman, Accavitti
Regulatory Reform
Reps. Rocca (C), Gaffney (Maj. VC), Bisbee, Julian, DeRoche, Palsrok, Sheen, Wojno (Min. VC), Meisner, Hopgood, Gieleghem
Senior Health, Security and Retirement
Reps. Woronchak (C), Brandenburg (Maj. VC), Pappageorge, Rocca, Tabor, Vander Veen, Stallworth (Min. VC), Vagnozzi, Zelenko
Tax Policy
Reps. Wenke (C), Sheen (Maj. VC), Woronchak, Koetje, Meyer, Drolet, Hummel, Palmer, Milosch, Nofs, Stakoe, O'Neil (Min. VC), Minore, Farrah, Bieda, Zelenko, Condino
Transportation
Reps. DeRossett (C), Casperson (Maj. VC), Hummel, DeRoche, Gaffney, Hune, Huizenga, LaJoy, Robertson, Ward, Anderson (Min. VC), Jamnick, Gleason, Tobocman, Adamini, Murphy, Elkins
Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
Reps. Nofs (C), Garfield (Maj. VC), Richardville, Pappageorge, Ruth Johnson, Woronchak, Casperson, Woodward (Min. VC), Sheltrown, Spade, Elkins
Sincerely,
Rick Johnson, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
January 28, 2003
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
I hereby appoint the following Members of the 92nd Legislature to the subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee for the 2003-2004 Legislative Session:
AGRICULTURE
Reps. Pumford (C), Caswell (Maj. VC), Walker, Shaffer, Phillips (Min. VC), Plakas
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Reps. Kratz (C), Caswell (Maj. VC), Kooiman, Amos, Sak (Min. VC), Phillips
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Reps. Newell (C), Shaffer (Maj. VC), Caul, Walker, Taub, Whitmer (Min. VC), Reeves, Paletko
CORRECTIONS
Reps. Pumford (C), Kratz (Maj. VC), Shackleton, Stewart, Acciavatti, Emmons, Reeves (Min. VC), Paletko, Kolb
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Reps. Shulman (C), Steil (Maj. VC), Walker, Hoogendyk, Whitmer (Min. VC), Brown
FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY
Reps. Kooiman (C), Hoogendyk (Maj. VC), Shaffer, Steil, Pastor, Shackleton, Kolb (Min. VC), Reeves, Phillips
FISCAL OVERSIGHT, AUDIT AND LITIGATION
Reps. Shulman (C), Emmons (Maj. VC), Whitmer (Min. VC)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Reps. Taub (C), Moolenaar (Maj. VC), Newell, Caswell, Williams (Min VC), Cheeks
HIGHER EDUCATION
Reps. Caul (C), Farhat (Maj. VC), Hoogendyk, Stewart, Pumford, Steil, Brown (Min. VC), Kolb, Paletko
HISTORY, ARTS AND LIBRARIES
Reps. Amos (C), Acciavatti (Maj. VC), Moolenaar, Kooiman, Reeves (Min. VC), Sak
JOINT CAPITAL OUTLAY
Reps. Shackleton (C), Emmons (Maj. VC), Kratz, Caul, Shaffer, Whitmer (Min. VC), Brown, Hunter
JUDICIARY
Reps. Stewart (C), Steil (Maj. VC), Shulman, Acciavatti, Hunter (Min. VC), Cheeks
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Reps. Pastor (C), Walker (Maj. VC), Moolenaar, Newell, Caswell, Brown (Min. VC), Williams
SCHOOL AID AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Reps. Moolenaar (C), Pumford (Maj. VC), Farhat, Amos, Hoogendyk, Emmons, Plakas (Min. VC), Williams, Cheeks
STATE POLICE/MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Reps. Caul (C), Taub (Maj. VC), Newell, Stewart, Williams (Min. VC), Sak
SUPPLEMENTALS
Reps. Shulman (C), Emmons (Maj. VC), Whitmer (Min. VC)
TRANSPORTATION
Reps. Shackleton (C), Acciavatti (Maj. VC), Kooiman, Amos, Farhat, Pastor, Brown (Min. VC), Plakas, Hunter
Sincerely,
Rick Johnson, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, January 9:
House Bill Nos. 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008
Senate Bill Nos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Senate Joint Resolution A
Communications from State Officers
The following communications from the Auditor General were received and read:
January 9, 2003
Enclosed is a copy of the annual financial statements, together with the Auditor's Report, for the Bureau of State Lottery for the six months and years ended September 30, 2002 and 2003.
January 17, 2003
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:
Follow-Up Review of the Child Development and Care Program
Family Independence Agency
January 2003
January 27, 2003
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:
Performance Audit of the Wildlife Division
Department of Natural Resources
January 2003
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The communications were referred to the Clerk and the accompanying reports referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. DeRossett introduced
House Bill No. 4009, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 4101 (MCL 324.4101) and by adding section 4105a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.
Rep. DeRossett introduced
House Bill No. 4010, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending section 2 (MCL 207.552), as amended by 2002 PA 280.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.
Rep. DeRossett introduced
House Bill No. 4011, entitled
A bill to repeal 1927 LA 9, entitled "An act to prohibit hunting on Sunday in the county of Washtenaw and to prescribe penalties for the violation thereof.".
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Rep. DeRossett introduced
House Bill No. 4012, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3104 (MCL 500.3104), as amended by 2002 PA 662.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Rep. Newell introduced
House Bill No. 4013, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 205, entitled "The paternity act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.712), as amended by 1998 PA 113.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Kooiman, Hummel, Newell, Vander Veen, Howell, Stahl, Taub, Huizenga, Brandenburg, Middaugh, Sheen and Voorhees introduced
House Bill No. 4014, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 48.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Stewart introduced
House Bill No. 4015, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 460.1 to 460.10cc) by adding section 10dd.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Rep. Stewart introduced
House Bill No. 4016, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending the title and section 1104 (MCL 700.1104), section 1104 as amended by 2000 PA 54, and by adding sections 5120, 5121, 5122, and 5123.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.
Rep. Stewart introduced
House Bill No. 4017, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 260 (MCL 206.260), as amended by 1996 PA 484.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Stewart introduced
House Bill No. 4018, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8507 (MCL 600.8507), as amended by 1994 PA 5.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Stewart introduced
House Bill No. 4019, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding sections 217k and 217l.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Stewart introduced
House Bill No. 4020, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding sections 217k and 217l.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Woronchak introduced
House Bill No. 4021, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 27 (MCL 421.27), as amended by 2002 PA 192.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.
Rep. Woronchak introduced
House Bill No. 4022, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 269.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Woronchak introduced
House Bill No. 4023, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 520 and 522 (MCL 206.520 and 206.522), section 520 as amended by 1995 PA 245 and section 522 as amended by 2000 PA 41.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Woronchak introduced
House Bill No. 4024, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2217.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.
Rep. Tabor introduced
House Bill No. 4025, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1180.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Bisbee introduced
House Bill No. 4026, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 103 (MCL 37.2103), as amended by 1999 PA 202.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Bisbee introduced
House Bill No. 4027, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2000 PA 390, and by adding section 11.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Bisbee, Kratz and Caswell introduced
House Bill No. 4028, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81e.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Reps. Bisbee, Kratz and Caswell introduced
House Bill No. 4029, 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 amended by 2002 PA 269.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Reps. Shulman and Bradstreet introduced
House Bill No. 4030, entitled
A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled "Michigan telecommunications act," by amending section 310 (MCL 484.2310), as amended by 2000 PA 295.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Rep. Shulman introduced
House Bill No. 4031, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 561.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Shulman introduced
House Bill No. 4032, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Caul introduced
House Bill No. 4033, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 539a, 539b, 539c, 539d, 539e, 539f, 539g, 539h, and 539i (MCL 750.539a, 750.539b, 750.539c, 750.539d, 750.539e, 750.539f, 750.539g, 750.539h, and 750.539i), section 539g as amended by 1993 PA 227, and by adding section 539j.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Reps. Caul and Voorhees introduced
House Bill No. 4034, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16z of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16z), as amended by 2002 PA 271.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Rep. DeRossett introduced
House Bill No. 4035, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 39g.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. LaSata introduced
House Bill No. 4036, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 39h.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. DeRoche introduced
House Bill No. 4037, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 449, entitled "An act to regulate the pricing of consumer items and the advertising of consumer items, services, goods, merchandise, commodities, and real property; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officials in relation thereto; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.353) and by adding sections 3a and 3b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Rocca introduced
House Bill No. 4038, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Rocca introduced
House Bill No. 4039, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 50 (MCL 169.250), as added by 1994 PA 385.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Rocca introduced
House Bill No. 4040, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4g (MCL 205.54g), as amended by 2000 PA 417.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Rocca introduced
House Bill No. 4041, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20141 and 20171 (MCL 333.20141 and 333.20171), section 20171 as amended by 1990 PA 252.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Rocca introduced
House Bill No. 4042, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 30 (MCL 211.30), as amended by 2000 PA 210.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Brandenburg, Kooiman, Acciavatti, LaJoy, Palmer, Milosch, Garfield, Stahl, Pappageorge, Steil, Robertson, Shulman, Gaffney, Ehardt, Hune, Shaffer, Ward, Stakoe and Huizenga introduced
House Bill No. 4043, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 11546 (MCL 324.11546) and by adding section 11514a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.
Rep. Bradstreet introduced
House Bill No. 4044, entitled
A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled "Michigan telecommunications act," by amending section 101 (MCL 484.2101), as amended by 2000 PA 295, and by adding section 305a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Rep. LaSata introduced
House Bill No. 4045, entitled
A bill to amend 1959 PA 243, entitled "An act to define, license and regulate trailer coach parks; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state health commissioner and other state and local officers; to provide for the levy and collection of specific taxes on occupied trailers in trailer coach parks and the disposition of the revenues therefrom; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 41 and 42 (MCL 125.1041 and 125.1042), section 42 as amended by 1994 PA 365.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. LaSata introduced
House Bill No. 4046, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 1993 PA 325.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. LaSata introduced
House Bill No. 4047, entitled
A bill to repeal 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2349).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Bradstreet, Vander Veen, Palmer and Stahl introduced
House Bill No. 4048, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1233b (MCL 380.1233b), as amended by 1995 PA 289.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Bradstreet, Hager, Casperson, Pappageorge and Drolet introduced
House Bill No. 4049, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30301 and 30321 (MCL 324.30301 and 324.30321), section 30301 as added by 1995 PA 59 and section 30321 as amended by 1996 PA 530.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.
Rep. Amos introduced
House Bill No. 4050, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers in certain governmental units of this state; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, and 19 (MCL 446.201, 446.202, 446.203, 446.205, 446.208, 446.209, 446.210, 446.211, 446.213, 446.218, and 446.219), the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 19 as amended by 2002 PA 469 and sections 9, 10, and 11 as amended by 1998 PA 233, and by adding section 11a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Amos introduced
House Bill No. 4051, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 406a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Rep. Amos introduced
House Bill No. 4052, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 490.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Rep. Amos introduced
House Bill No. 4053, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2002 PA 613.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Whitmer introduced
House Bill No. 4054, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1212 (MCL 380.1212), as amended by 1993 PA 312.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Whitmer introduced
House Bill No. 4055, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2001 PA 30.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.
Rep. Whitmer introduced
House Bill No. 4056, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 105 and 105c (MCL 388.1705 and 388.1705c), section 105 as amended by 2002 PA 191 and section 105c as amended by 2000 PA 297.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. LaJoy introduced
House Bill No. 4057, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 758, 759, and 759b (MCL 168.758, 168.759, and 168.759b), section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207 and section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Ward, Hune and Stakoe introduced
House Bill No. 4058, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 758 and 759 (MCL 168.758 and 168.759), section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207 and section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Ward, Hune and Stakoe introduced
House Bill No. 4059, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 78114a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Wojno, Accavitti and Bieda introduced
House Bill No. 4060, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 37e.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Wojno, Gieleghem, Condino and Bieda introduced
House Bill No. 4061, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 345, entitled "Fire fighters and police officers retirement act," by amending section 6 (MCL 38.556), as amended by 2002 PA 98.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.
Reps. Wojno, Accavitti and Bieda introduced
House Bill No. 4062, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21799a (MCL 333.21799a).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.
Reps. Wojno, Condino, Bieda, Accavitti and Hopgood introduced
House Bill No. 4063, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3149.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Wojno, Gieleghem, Condino, Bieda, Accavitti, Stahl and Hopgood introduced
House Bill No. 4064, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43536 (MCL 324.43536), as amended by 1996 PA 585.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Wojno, Condino, Bieda, Accavitti and Hopgood introduced
House Bill No. 4065, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency management act," by amending section 19 (MCL 30.419), as amended by 1990 PA 50.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Wojno, Gieleghem, Condino, Bieda and Accavitti introduced
House Bill No. 4066, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2001 PA 201.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Spade introduced
House Bill No. 4067, entitled
A bill to allow an employee to display the American flag in his or her work area.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Spade introduced
House Bill No. 4068, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2000 PA 390.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Spade introduced
House Bill No. 4069, entitled
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending section 2a (MCL 722.642a), as added by 1992 PA 272.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Spade introduced
House Bill No. 4070, entitled
A bill to require textbook publishers to provide electronic versions of certain instructional materials used in colleges and universities.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
Reps. Walker and Palsrok introduced
House Bill No. 4071, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 7dd, 7ee, 10, 24, 24c, 27a, 27b, 27c, 34, 34c, and 34d (MCL 211.7dd, 211.7ee, 211.10, 211.24, 211.24c, 211.27a, 211.27b, 211.27c, 211.34, 211.34c, and 211.34d), sections 7dd, 7ee, 24c, 27b, and 34d as amended and section 27c as added by 1996 PA 476, sections 10 and 24 as amended by 1994 PA 415, section 27a as amended by 2000 PA 260, section 34 as amended by 1986 PA 105, and section 34c as amended by 2000 PA 415, and by adding section 27e; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.
Reps. Bisbee, Julian, Richardville, Shulman and Stallworth introduced
House Bill No. 4072, entitled
A bill to create the Detroit area regional transportation authority; to transfer certain powers of authorities to the Detroit area regional transportation authority; to provide regional transportation for senior citizens, citizens with disabilities, citizens without the economic means to provide their own personal transportation, and all other citizens; to continue the suburban mobility authority for regional transportation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the authorities; to provide for the addition and withdrawal of certain local entities from the authority; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies with respect to the authority; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes; to provide for the state to guarantee payment of certain claims against the authority and give the state a lien in satisfaction of payment; to protect the rights of employees of existing public transportation systems; to provide for the pledge of taxes, revenues, assessments, tax levies, and other funds for bond and note payments; to authorize certain local entities to levy property taxes and make special assessments to fulfill their obligations under certain contracts with the authority; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Stallworth, Bisbee, Richardville, Julian and Shulman introduced
House Bill No. 4073, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 432, entitled "Motor bus transportation act," by amending section 4 (MCL 474.104), as amended by 1989 PA 233.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Bisbee, Julian, Richardville, Shulman and Stallworth introduced
House Bill No. 4074, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 10c, 10h, 10l, and 10n (MCL 247.660c, 247.660h, 247.660l, and 247.660n), sections 10c and 10h as amended by 2002 PA 498, section 10l as amended by 1987 PA 234, and section 10n as amended by 2002 PA 329.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Hummel introduced
House Bill No. 4075, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2529 (MCL 600.2529), as amended by 2002 PA 605.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Hummel introduced
House Bill No. 4076, entitled
A bill to protect and promote children's health; to create the MIChild program; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of community health; and to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Hummel introduced
House Bill No. 4077, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1204 (MCL 339.1204), as amended by 1997 PA 97.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Hummel introduced
House Bill No. 4078, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8251 (MCL 600.8251), as amended by 1994 PA 5.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Walker and Palsrok introduced
House Joint Resolution A, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 3 of article IX, to restrict the assessment of agricultural real property used in agricultural operations.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.
Announcements by the Clerk
Following is a listing of the schedule of Standing Committees for the 2003-2004 Legislative Session:
Call of the Chair House Appropriations 351 Capitol Building
House Television and Oversight
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m Judiciary 308 House Office Building
Local Government and Urban Policy 307 House Office Building
Regulatory Reform 326 House Office Building
10:30 a.m. Agriculture and Resource Management 327 House Office Building
Commerce 519 House Office Building
Health Policy 521 House Office Building
2:00 p.m. or after committees are given leave by the House to meet, whichever time is later
Education 307 House Office Building
Government Operations 326 House Office Building
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. Energy and Technology 519 House Office Building
Tax Policy 326 House Office Building
10:30 a.m. Criminal Justice 327 House Office Building
Conservation and Outdoor Recreation 307 House Office Building
Insurance 308 House Office Building
2:00 p.m. or after committees are given leave by the House to meet, whichever time is later
Employment Relations, Training and Safety 327 House Office Building
Land Use and Environment 326 House Office Building
Family and Children Services 307 House Office Building
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. Higher Education 326 House Office Building
Senior Health, Security and Retirement 327 House Office Building
Transportation 307 House Office Building
11:00 a.m. or after committees are given leave by the House to meet, whichever time is later
Great Lakes and Tourism 308 House Office Building
Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security 327 House Office Building
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Rep. Acciavatti moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:25 p.m.
Speaker Pro Tempore Julian declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, January 29, at 1:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives