No. 47
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
93rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 16, 2006.
1:00 p.m.
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.
Accavitti--present Elsenheimer--present Law, Kathleen--present Robertson--present
Acciavatti--present Emmons--present Leland--present Rocca--present
Adamini--present Espinoza--present Lemmons, III--excused Sak--present
Amos--present Farhat--present Lemmons, Jr.--present Schuitmaker--present
Anderson--present Farrah--present Lipsey--present Shaffer--present
Angerer--present Gaffney--present Marleau--present Sheen--present
Ball--present Garfield--present Mayes--present Sheltrown--present
Baxter--present Gillard--present McConico--excused Smith, Alma--present
Bennett--present Gleason--present McDowell--present Smith, Virgil--present
Bieda--present Gonzales--present Meisner--present Spade--present
Booher--present Gosselin--present Meyer--present Stahl--present
Brandenburg--present Green--present Miller--present Stakoe--present
Brown--present Hansen--present Moolenaar--present Steil--present
Byrnes--present Hildenbrand--present Moore--present Stewart--present
Byrum--present Hood--present Mortimer--present Taub--present
Casperson--present Hoogendyk--present Murphy--present Tobocman--present
Caswell--present Hopgood--present Newell--present Vagnozzi--present
Caul--present Huizenga--present Nitz--present Van Regenmorter--present
Cheeks--present Hummel--present Nofs--present Vander Veen--present
Clack--present Hune--present Palmer--present Walker--present
Clemente--present Hunter--present Palsrok--present Ward--present
Condino--present Jones--present Pastor--present Waters--present
Cushingberry--present Kahn--present Pavlov--present Wenke--present
DeRoche--present Kolb--present Pearce--present Williams--present
Dillon--present Kooiman--present Plakas--present Wojno--present
Donigan--present LaJoy--present Polidori--present Zelenko--present
Drolet--present Law, David--present Proos--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Tom Meyer, from the 84th District, offered the following invocation:
"Lord, grant us the wisdom as we govern the state of Michigan. Grant us wisdom to make the right decisions, for we know it is the duty of us to represent the many millions of people in the state of Michigan, who have entrusted in us the ability to make wise decisions. We would ask You, too, to protect those in our military and those in our country now, who are going through some devastation because of flood waters. We would ask You to just bless them and their families. Now we dedicate the rest of this day unto You, for it is through Your Son, Jesus Christ who gives us life, Amen."
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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Caswell to the Chair.
Rep. Waters moved that Reps. Lemmons, III and McConico be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5633, entitled
A bill to designate an official language of this state.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Government Operations,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garfield moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 7, by striking out all of subsection (3) and renumbering the remaining subsection.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hoogendyk moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Ward 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
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5633, entitled
A bill to designate an official language of this state.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 469 Yeas--73
Acciavatti Drolet LaJoy Robertson
Amos Elsenheimer Law, David Rocca
Anderson Emmons Marleau Sak
Angerer Espinoza Mayes Shaffer
Ball Farhat McDowell Sheen
Baxter Gaffney Meyer Sheltrown
Bennett Garfield Moolenaar Spade
Booher Gosselin Moore Stahl
Brandenburg Green Mortimer Stakoe
Brown Hansen Newell Steil
Byrnes Hildenbrand Nitz Stewart
Byrum Hoogendyk Nofs Taub
Casperson Huizenga Palmer Van Regenmorter
Caswell Hummel Palsrok Vander Veen
Caul Hune Pastor Walker
Clemente Jones Pavlov Ward
DeRoche Kahn Polidori Wenke
Dillon Kooiman Proos Wojno
Donigan
Nays--32
Accavitti Gillard Leland Schuitmaker
Adamini Gleason Lemmons, Jr. Smith, Alma
Bieda Gonzales Lipsey Smith, Virgil
Cheeks Hood Meisner Tobocman
Clack Hopgood Miller Vagnozzi
Condino Hunter Murphy Waters
Cushingberry Kolb Pearce Williams
Farrah Law, Kathleen Plakas Zelenko
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
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Rep. Tobocman, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against this bill because of the Garfield amendment offered on the floor of the House that stripped language clarifying that a State agency may, at its own discretion, publish materials in a language other than English. By stripping this language, the majority at least implies that it does not want to clarify that certain government materials may be printed in a foreign language.
More likely, however, the only reason to strip the clarifying language is to prohibit printing of important government documents in foreign languages. This is a woeful and disastrous public policy decision. Unless the majority desired prohibiting the printing of government documents in a foreign language, why would they strip language clarifying State agencies' ability to do so?
If, indeed, the sponsor's desire was to unite the State of Michigan around English as our official language, ostensibly to pay honor to that language, why wouldn't the sponsor want to work in a bipartisan fashion to craft a bill with nearly unanimous, if not unanimous, support? The answer is politics. Designating English as the official language is populist politics and the elimination of clarifying language enhances the chance that the bill would receive opposition. Who cares if it prohibits printing essential emergency services information, pandemic information or other critical information in a foreign language? Who cares if the lives of non-English speaking residents are threatened?
This is crass politics and it is undignified of this Chamber. Additionally, Michigan works as a state when it honors all of its citizens and is welcoming to all people of the world. If the goal is to integrate immigrants and to increase people's use of English, then the real solution is to fund English as a Second Language classes and to fund adult education programs.
To the extent that this bill threatens the printing of essential government information in foreign languages, it needs to be opposed. Stripping language clarifying the bill's limits has no legitimate purposes. I look forward to the day when our Chamber can approach issues of immigration with the judiciousness, fairness and intelligence with which Michigan's citizens have entrusted us."
Rep. Zelenko, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I was supportive of this legislation until the amendment to strike page 1; line 7 and balance of subsection (3)* was adopted. Therefore, I voted no on HB 5633.
If the below referenced subsection is replaced in the Senate, then I may reconsider my position on the concurrence vote.
*(3) This act does not prohibit a state agency or a local unit of government from providing documents, publishing written materials, or providing website content in any language."
Rep. Gonzales, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
English is already the "official language" of America (and this state) so HB 5633 is totally unnecessary. As Americans& patriots, we do not need to build walls of confrontation--we should be building bridges of support. The 'English Only' movement in this country has always served as a vehicle to discriminate against those viewed as not part of the mainstream. My parents believed in 'English Plus' and that is to speak English AND treat all people with respect--that includes respecting different languages. We all value the need to speak English in this country, but we should not trivialize and mistreat those who may be learning English and may need a helping hand with ESL and other language aids."
Rep. Cushingberry, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
There is no need to have an official language. This bill is more of the divisive tactics designed to cause people discomfort. Will we be required to be literate next?
While individuals who are in the work place are accustomed to communication issues what does this serve? No one who's English is not as good as the official language talkers will feel any more compelled to improve by this legislation. Besides English is not the native language anyway.
What about the languages already spoken by the time Europeans arrived here? Should Cadillac have been required to learn Potawomani, Huron, Odawa? Was Father Marquette told he had to forgo French and English and speak Ojibwe?
What else is behind this bill except to disenfranchise individuals who speak other languages by eliminating the dual printing in official publications especially the ballot. More of the majority's 'Pappa' strategy it seems to me and in good conscience I must vote no.
When will we get it together and work to make people feel welcome and comfortable and celebrate the diverse voices in our society which makes this grand American experiment of the tasty salad bowl it has become?
We should remember this Euro-centric attitude is part of the ugly American who is not very well liked in the world today. There are so many other matters crying for our attention that this is again a display of the denigration of this body over the past decade and the incredible wasting of time.
When will we get to providing health care like Rhode Island; the education of adults like the EEC;improvement of race relations; energy independence like Brazil; encouraging the populace to buy Michigan made vehicles; reform and humane correction policies; greater support for the poor and less fortunate; just to name a few issues crying out for our attention!
I don't hear a loud chorus for this type of act and it is unnecessary- another solution looking for a problem."
Rep. Bieda, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted 'no' on House Bill 5633 because the bill, as reported out of committee, is a poorly crafted piece of legislation, and really is nothing more than a knee-jerk, xenophobic reaction to some of the turmoil this nation is facing with the problem with illegal immigration, an issue that is currently a poorly addressed responsibility of the national government.
Michigan has been a state for almost 170 years. We have done quite well without having to statutorily legislate an official language. For all practical and real purposes, English already holds that designation. English is widely and universally spoken and taught throughout the state. English is used on official documents, public acts and bills, and the immigrant experience has been one of learning English (or more correctly Americanized English) and adapting and contributing to our nation, state and society. This bill does nothing to advance this very plain fact. We do not need a new law. English is not an endangered language in Michigan, and there is no question as to what language is spoken here. Whether this bill ultimately becomes law or not won't alter these simple facts in the slightest. Thus, bill is a proposed solution to a non-existent problem -- and a waste of both time and tax-payer money.
Michigan, like all the other states of this great country, has been greatly enriched by the contributions of immigrants from all over the planet. People come here, and they and their children learn English. Indeed, if you were to ask any immigrant today, if they expect to see their native language pass onto their grandchildren, almost all of them will tell you 'no.' While HB 5633 may appear to be a simple 'no-brainer' to some, many other issues will be impacted if this bill becomes law: immigration and education funding being two areas that immediately come to mind.
But other issues are clearly raised as well. Do the sponsors of this legislation want Michigan to be more like the French? France has long sought to 'protect' the French language and culture. It even has formed a governmental agency -- the Academie Francaise of France, as the arbiter of the French language. And what about Michigan's flag and state seal, both of which contain Latin words and phrases. Will those historic symbols of the state need to be changed to comply with this proposed new law? And exactly what form of English? While we share a common language with Great Britain, anyone who has traveled to the other side of the Atlantic will quickly realize that Americanized English differs from that of the Queen's English.
Ultimately, other than some of the questions raised, this bill does little, if not nothing, other than send a wrong message of intolerance. Thus, I voted 'no' on House Bill 5633."
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5959, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 207.1003 and 207.1004), as amended by 2002 PA 668.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Schuitmaker moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6034, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending section 3 (MCL 207.803), as amended by 2006 PA 21.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Huizenga moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6035, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending section 3 (MCL 207.803), as amended by 2006 PA 117.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Huizenga moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Baxter moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Gaffney, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5962, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 406 (MCL 550.1406).
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Gaffney, Newell, Robertson, Vander Veen, Hune, Nofs, Ball, Green, Mortimer, Adamini, Wojno, McDowell, Angerer and Clack
Nays: None
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5962, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 406 (MCL 550.1406).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Hune moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, following line 15, by inserting:
"(7) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, "HEALTH CARE OPERATIONS" MEANS THAT TERM AS DEFINED IN 45 CFR 164.501.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hune moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5955, 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 sections 1 and 3 (MCL 446.201 and 446.203), section 1 as amended by 2004 PA 585 and section 3 as amended by 2002 PA 469.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 470 Yeas--104
Accavitti Drolet LaJoy Proos
Acciavatti Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson
Adamini Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca
Amos Espinoza Leland Sak
Anderson Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Schuitmaker
Angerer Farrah Lipsey Shaffer
Ball Gaffney Marleau Sheen
Baxter Garfield Mayes Sheltrown
Bennett Gillard McDowell Smith, Alma
Bieda Gleason Meisner Spade
Booher Gonzales Meyer Stahl
Brandenburg Gosselin Miller Stakoe
Brown Green Moolenaar Steil
Byrnes Hansen Moore Stewart
Byrum Hildenbrand Mortimer Taub
Casperson Hood Murphy Tobocman
Caswell Hoogendyk Newell Vagnozzi
Caul Hopgood Nitz Van Regenmorter
Cheeks Huizenga Nofs Vander Veen
Clack Hummel Palmer Walker
Clemente Hune Palsrok Ward
Condino Hunter Pastor Waters
Cushingberry Jones Pavlov Wenke
DeRoche Kahn Pearce Williams
Dillon Kolb Plakas Wojno
Donigan Kooiman Polidori Zelenko
Nays--1
Smith, Virgil
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5956, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 231, entitled "An act to prescribe additional regulations and requirements for pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers and junk dealers; to provide for the taking of fingerprints and the making of reports to enforcement officers; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending sections 1 and 6 (MCL 445.471 and 445.476).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 471 Yeas--104
Accavitti Drolet LaJoy Proos
Acciavatti Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson
Adamini Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca
Amos Espinoza Leland Sak
Anderson Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Schuitmaker
Angerer Farrah Lipsey Shaffer
Ball Gaffney Marleau Sheen
Baxter Garfield Mayes Sheltrown
Bennett Gillard McDowell Smith, Alma
Bieda Gleason Meisner Spade
Booher Gonzales Meyer Stahl
Brandenburg Gosselin Miller Stakoe
Brown Green Moolenaar Steil
Byrnes Hansen Moore Stewart
Byrum Hildenbrand Mortimer Taub
Casperson Hood Murphy Tobocman
Caswell Hoogendyk Newell Vagnozzi
Caul Hopgood Nitz Van Regenmorter
Cheeks Huizenga Nofs Vander Veen
Clack Hummel Palmer Walker
Clemente Hune Palsrok Ward
Condino Hunter Pastor Waters
Cushingberry Jones Pavlov Wenke
DeRoche Kahn Pearce Williams
Dillon Kolb Plakas Wojno
Donigan Kooiman Polidori Zelenko
Nays--1
Smith, Virgil
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5957, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 350, entitled "An act to regulate and license second hand dealers and junk dealers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 445.401 and 445.403).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 472 Yeas--105
Accavitti Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson
Acciavatti Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca
Adamini Espinoza Leland Sak
Amos Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Schuitmaker
Anderson Farrah Lipsey Shaffer
Angerer Gaffney Marleau Sheen
Ball Garfield Mayes Sheltrown
Baxter Gillard McDowell Smith, Alma
Bennett Gleason Meisner Smith, Virgil
Bieda Gonzales Meyer Spade
Booher Gosselin Miller Stahl
Brandenburg Green Moolenaar Stakoe
Brown Hansen Moore Steil
Byrnes Hildenbrand Mortimer Stewart
Byrum Hood Murphy Taub
Casperson Hoogendyk Newell Tobocman
Caswell Hopgood Nitz Vagnozzi
Caul Huizenga Nofs Van Regenmorter
Cheeks Hummel Palmer Vander Veen
Clack Hune Palsrok Walker
Clemente Hunter Pastor Ward
Condino Jones Pavlov Waters
Cushingberry Kahn Pearce Wenke
DeRoche Kolb Plakas Williams
Dillon Kooiman Polidori Wojno
Donigan LaJoy Proos Zelenko
Drolet
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Reps. Plakas, Kolb, Lipsey, Kooiman, Farrah, Accavitti, Hune, Shaffer, Ward, Van Regenmorter, Sak, Huizenga, Dillon, Espinoza, Gonzales, Mayes, McDowell, Mortimer, Pearce, Polidori and Sheltrown were named co-sponsors of the bill.
House Bill No. 5958, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 95, entitled "The precious metal and gem dealer act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 445.482 and 445.483), section 2 as amended by 1990 PA 34.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 473 Yeas--105
Accavitti Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson
Acciavatti Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca
Adamini Espinoza Leland Sak
Amos Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Schuitmaker
Anderson Farrah Lipsey Shaffer
Angerer Gaffney Marleau Sheen
Ball Garfield Mayes Sheltrown
Baxter Gillard McDowell Smith, Alma
Bennett Gleason Meisner Smith, Virgil
Bieda Gonzales Meyer Spade
Booher Gosselin Miller Stahl
Brandenburg Green Moolenaar Stakoe
Brown Hansen Moore Steil
Byrnes Hildenbrand Mortimer Stewart
Byrum Hood Murphy Taub
Casperson Hoogendyk Newell Tobocman
Caswell Hopgood Nitz Vagnozzi
Caul Huizenga Nofs Van Regenmorter
Cheeks Hummel Palmer Vander Veen
Clack Hune Palsrok Walker
Clemente Hunter Pastor Ward
Condino Jones Pavlov Waters
Cushingberry Kahn Pearce Wenke
DeRoche Kolb Plakas Williams
Dillon Kooiman Polidori Wojno
Donigan LaJoy Proos Zelenko
Drolet
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Messages from the Governor
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, May 12, 2006
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Today I have vetoed and return Enrolled House Bills 5648, 5649, and 5650, as provided under Section 33 of ArticleIV of the Michigan Constitution of 1963. The legislation would transfer decisions relating to ballot proposals and petition signatures from a bi-partisan board of election officials that acts at public meetings to an individual state bureaucrat who reports to a partisan secretary of state and acts behind closed doors.
I believe the approval or rejection of petitions, determination of the sufficiency or insufficiency of petitions, and canvassing of petitions should be performed by a public body at a public meeting held in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act. In a democracy, these kinds of decisions demand the full light of public scrutiny. Under the Open Meetings Act, when a governmental body acts, it must notify the public in advance and hold the meeting in public at a public location. All deliberations and decisions must occur within public view. Any citizen may attend, address the body, seek redress of grievances, and record or broadcast the proceedings. Minutes of the meeting must be kept and made available for public inspection.
In contrast, House Bills 5648, 5649, and 5650 would place decisions in the hands of an individual state employee not subject to the Open Meetings Act. The employee would not be required to provide advance notice of decisions or to act in public at an accessible location. Deliberations and decisions could occur in private without public comment and a record of the decision-making process would not be required. Additionally, the employee responsible would report to a partisan secretary of state. Reducing public scrutiny and accountability in this way would undermine public confidence in the election process, a fact exacerbated by the complete lack of any bi-partisan support for these three bills in either the Michigan Senate or the Michigan House of Representatives.
Because I object to changes in state law that would reduce public scrutiny of the election process, I return Enrolled House Bills 5648, 5649, and 5650 without signature.
Respectfully,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The question being on the passage of the bills, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,
Rep. Ward moved that consideration of the bills be postponed for the day.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Ward moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Green, Accavitti, Adamini, Anderson, Ball, Baxter, Bieda, Booher, Brown, Byrnes, Caswell, Caul, Cheeks, Clack, Clemente, Condino, Cushingberry, Elsenheimer, Farrah, Gillard, Gleason, Gonzales, Gosselin, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Kahn, Kolb, Kooiman, LaJoy, Kathleen Law, Lemmons, Jr., Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, Meisner, Meyer, Miller, Moore, Mortimer, Murphy, Nitz, Palmer, Palsrok, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Stakoe, Stewart, Taub, Vander Veen, Waters, Williams and Zelenko offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 265.
A resolution recognizing May 2006 as Junior Achievement Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Junior Achievement has been providing programs in Michigan since the early 1950's. It is an economic education non-profit organization that runs K-12 programs in classrooms throughout the state; and
Whereas, All Junior Achievement programs involve volunteers and hands-on activities so the students can see, feel, and touch what they are learning. These programs benefit over 187,000 children in Michigan each year by promoting free enterprise, economics, and business; and
Whereas, Junior Achievement partners with schools and places quality volunteers in local classrooms bridging the worlds of business and education together; and
Whereas, Junior Achievement's purpose is to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, economics, and business in order to improve the quality of their lives; and
Whereas, The majority of financial support for Junior Achievement programs comes from the business community, individuals, foundations, grants, and special events; and
Whereas, Junior Achievement's mission is to ensure every child in America has a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system; and
Whereas, A statewide evaluation in 2005 showed every elementary student who participated in Junior Achievement showed considerable advances in being able to apply what they had learned. It also indicated 100% of the educators wanted Junior Achievement back in their classrooms; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 2006 as Junior Achievement Month in the state of Michigan. We commend Junior Achievement for their efforts to improve the lives of children across this state; be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Junior Achievement in recognition of the efforts on behalf of all Michigan residents.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Ward 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.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Hummel, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 837, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending section 20 (MCL 431.320), as amended by 2006 PA 42.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hummel, Pastor, Acciavatti, Kooiman, Stewart, Amos, Brandenburg, Caswell, Farhat, Shaffer, Steil, Taub, Walker, Booher, Caul, Hansen, Brown, Kolb, Sak, Cheeks, Williams, Plakas, Alma Smith, Gonzales, Hood and Murphy
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hummel, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Present: Reps. Hummel, Pastor, Acciavatti, Kooiman, Stewart, Amos, Brandenburg, Caswell, Farhat, Moolenaar, Shaffer, Steil, Taub, Walker, Booher, Caul, Hansen, Brown, Kolb, Sak, Cheeks, Williams, Plakas, Alma Smith, Gonzales, Hood and Murphy
Absent: Reps. Kahn and Cushingberry
Excused: Reps. Kahn and Cushingberry
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Gaffney, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 1198, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 111l.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Gaffney, Newell, Robertson, Vander Veen, Hune, Ward, Nofs, Ball, Green, Mortimer, Adamini, Wojno, McDowell, Gleason, Angerer and Clack
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Gaffney, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Present: Reps. Gaffney, Newell, Robertson, Vander Veen, Hune, Ward, Nofs, Ball, Green, Mortimer, Adamini, Wojno, McDowell, Gleason, Angerer and Clack
Absent: Rep. Kahn
Excused: Rep. Kahn
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Huizenga, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 1111, 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 2005 PA 267.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Huizenga, Baxter, Emmons, Palsrok, Wenke, Green, Hildenbrand, Jones, David Law, Marleau, Pavlov and Schuitmaker
Nays: Reps. Meisner, Tobocman, Bennett, Accavitti and Leland
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Huizenga, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Present: Reps. Huizenga, Baxter, Emmons, Palsrok, Wenke, Green, Hildenbrand, Jones, David Law, Marleau, Pavlov, Schuitmaker, Meisner, Tobocman, Bennett, Accavitti and Leland
Absent: Reps. Dillon and McConico
Excused: Reps. Dillon and McConico
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. LaJoy, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, May 11, 2006
Present: Reps. LaJoy, Gosselin, Nitz, Wenke, Pavlov, Pearce, Anderson, Byrnes, Kathleen Law, Gleason, Leland, Condino and Tobocman
Absent: Reps. David Law, Meyer, Casperson and Moore
Excused: Reps. David Law, Meyer, Casperson and Moore
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. LaJoy, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Present: Reps. LaJoy, David Law, Gosselin, Meyer, Casperson, Nitz, Wenke, Moore, Pavlov, Pearce, Anderson, Byrnes, Kathleen Law, Gleason, Leland, Condino and Tobocman
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, May 12:
House Bill Nos. 6052 6053 6054 6055 6056 6057 6058
Senate Bill No. 1261
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, May 12, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 5045 at 2:32 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5144 at 2:34 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5313 at 2:36 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5554 at 2:38 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, May 16:
Senate Bill Nos. 1107 1121 1224
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, May 16, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4171 at 11:01 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5638 at 11:03 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5747 at 11:05 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5748 at 11:07 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5887 at 11:09 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5888 at 11:11 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 6003 at 11:13 a.m.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 5449, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16q of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16q), as amended by 2005 PA 302.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5450, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 349 (MCL 750.349).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5451, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 349b.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5630, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5112.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5631, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2253 (MCL 333.2253).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5653, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16337, 17001, 17008, 17025, 17066, 17074, 17078, 17501, 17508, 18001, 18011, and 18021 (MCL 333.16337, 333.17001, 333.17008, 333.17025, 333.17066, 333.17074, 333.17078, 333.17501, 333.17508, 333.18001, 333.18011, and 333.18021), section 16337 as added by 1993 PA 79, sections 17001, and 17501 as amended by 2005 PA 264, section 17025 as amended by 1980 PA146, sections 17066, 17074, and 17078 as amended by 1990 PA 247, and section 18021 as amended by 1993 PA79, and by adding sections 18008, 18048, 18049, 18050, 18054, 18056, and 18058; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5760, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2004 PA 5.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 1107, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 183 (MCL 560.183), as amended by 2004 PA 122.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment.
Senate Bill No. 1121, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 409 (MCL 330.1409), as amended by 2004 PA 555.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senate Bill No. 1224, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 612 and 660 (MCL 257.612 and 257.660), section 612 as amended by 1990 PA 33 and section 660 as amended by 2002 PA 494, and by adding sections 660a, 660b, 660c, and 660d.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Notices
I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Insurance from further consideration of House Bill No. 6037.
Rep. DeRoche
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received May 12, 2006 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2006 - 7
OBSERVING PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan, from its earliest days, has been blessed with men and women of courage who have dedicated their lives to keeping peace in our communities;
WHEREAS, the People of the State of Michigan owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our law enforcement community who put their lives at risk to protect us and ensure the safety of our neighborhoods, homes, and families;
WHEREAS, since 1792, more than 17,500 peace officers have been killed in the line of duty in the United States;
WHEREAS, their supreme sacrifices remind us of the remarkable commitment that peace officers have made to preserve our safety and well-being;
WHEREAS, Congress, under Public Law 105-225, 36 USC 136, established May 15th of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day;
WHEREAS, Public Law 105-225, 36 USC 136, also provided for the flag of the United States of America to be flown at half-staff on May 15th of each year in honor of the thousands of American peace officers killed in the line of duty;
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the flag of the United States of America be flown at half-staff throughout the State of Michigan on May 15th of each year to mark Peace Officers Memorial Day to show respect for the memory of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and to remember the family, friends, and colleagues left behind;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the laws of the State of Michigan, and the laws of the United States of America, order and proclaim:
A. On Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2006, and each subsequent May 15th, the flag of the United States of America shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities throughout the State of Michigan.
B. All other interested organizations, groups, educational entities, and individuals in Michigan are also called upon to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff on Monday, May 15, 2006, and each subsequent May 15th.
C. When flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position, where it should be flown until sunset, then raised to the top of the staff.
D. All individuals, governmental entities, educational institutions, and community organizations are encouraged to pause on Peace Officers Memorial Day and reflect upon the courage and sacrifice of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
This order is effective upon filing.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 11th day of May, in the year of our Lord, twothousand and six.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 11th day of May, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and six.
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
By the Governor:
Terri L. Land
Secretary of State
The message was referred to the Clerk.
Date:May 10, 2006
Time:3:00 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4423 (Public Act No. 133, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1971 PA 227, entitled "An act to prescribe the rights and duties of parties to home solicitation sales; to regulate certain telephone solicitation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and remedies," by amending section 1c (MCL 445.111c), as added by 2002 PA 612.
(Filed with the Secretary of State May 12, 2006, at 3:20 p.m.)
Date:May 10, 2006
Time:3:02 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4976 (Public Act No. 134, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 232, entitled "An act to permit banks and savings and loan associations to suspend business in the event of an existing or impending emergency; to prescribe the powers and duties of bank and savings and loan association officers and certain state officials; and to declare the legal effect of the suspensions of business authorized by this act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (MCL 487.941, 487.942, 487.943, 487.944, 487.945, and 487.946).
(Filed with the Secretary of State May 12, 2006, at 3:22 p.m.)
Date:May 10, 2006
Time:3:04 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5154 (Public Act No. 135, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1987 PA 248, entitled "An act to impose a state excise tax on persons engaged in the business of providing an airport parking facility; to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of the tax; to provide for the disposition of the collections from the tax; to create the airport parking fund; to authorize the distributions from the fund; to authorize the use of distributions from the fund as security for bonds and other obligations; to prescribe certain other matters relating to bonds and other obligations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers; and to provide for an appropriation," by amending section 7a (MCL 207.377a), as added by 2002 PA 680.
(Filed with the Secretary of State May 12, 2006, at 3:24 p.m.)
Date:May 10, 2006
Time:3:08 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5336 (Public Act No. 137, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 25.
(Filed with the Secretary of State May 12, 2006, at 3:28 p.m.)
Date:May 10, 2006
Time:3:10 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5811 (Public Act No. 138, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1971 PA 227, entitled "An act to prescribe the rights and duties of parties to home solicitation sales; to regulate certain telephone solicitation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and remedies," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.113), as amended by 2002 PA 612.
(Filed with the Secretary of State May 12, 2006, at 3:30 p.m.)
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of Human Services was received and read:
May 3, 2006
Pursuant to Section 1002 of P.A. 147 of 2005, we are enclosing a copy of the following reports:
Type of ReportFacilityReport #License #
Interim Ontonagon County DHS CP660201340
This report was performed in compliance with the requirements of P.A. 116 of 1973 as amended, and the Administrative Rules for Child Caring Institutions. The report may also be viewed on our website, within 48 hours, under "News, Publications & Information" at the following address: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact Miriam E.J. Bullock at 517-373-8383.
Sincerely,
Marianne Udow
Director
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
The following communication from the Department of State Police was received and read:
May 9, 2006
Enclosed is a bound copy of the previously sent FY05 Annual Report and Evaluation for the Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program.
This report satisfies the reporting requirements contained in Public Act 416 of 1978, as amended. Copies of this report are transmitted to the Governor's Office, Clerk of the House, Secretary of the Senate, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, each county sheriff, the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, and the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan.
Should you have any questions about this report, please contact Kim Kelly at (517) 333-5303.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL L. PRINCE
Division Director
Office of Highway Safety Planning
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Hildenbrand, Moolenaar, Hune, Hoogendyk, Baxter, Pearce, Vander Veen, Kooiman, Farhat, Taub and Palsrok introduced
House Bill No. 6059, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," (MCL 388.1601 to 388.1772) by adding section 9.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Hune, Gaffney and Hildenbrand introduced
House Bill No. 6060, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 386, entitled "An act to regulate the sale and purchase of viatical settlement contracts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (MCL 550.521, 550.522, 550.523, 550.524, 550.525, 550.526, 550.527, and 550.528), section 8 as amended by 1997 PA 189, and by adding sections 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2a, 3a, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Hildenbrand, Hune and Gaffney introduced
House Bill No. 6061, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 265, entitled "Uniform securities act," by amending section 401 (MCL 451.801), as amended by 2000 PA 494.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Rep. Mortimer introduced
House Bill No. 6062, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16511 and 16521 (MCL 333.16511 and 333.16521), as added by 2006 PA 30.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Mortimer introduced
House Bill No. 6063, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 18811 and 18821 (MCL 333.18811 and 333.18821), section 18811 as amended by 1982 PA 353 and section 18821 as amended by 1993 PA 79.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Mortimer introduced
House Bill No. 6064, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18705 (MCL 333.18705), as added by 2004 PA 3.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Alma Smith, Pastor, Gleason, Condino, Meisner, Lipsey and Plakas introduced
House Bill No. 6065, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 34a (MCL 791.234a), as amended by 1998 PA 315.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Pastor, Alma Smith, Acciavatti, Jones, Garfield, Gosselin and Plakas introduced
House Bill No. 6066, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 3b of chapter XI (MCL 771.3b), as amended by 1998 PA 49.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Meisner, Sak, Vagnozzi, Miller, Donigan, Hopgood, Anderson, Gillard, Bennett, Tobocman, Kathleen Law, Murphy, Polidori, Condino, Accavitti, Wojno, Bieda, Gleason, Gonzales, Plakas, McDowell, Lemmons, Jr., Lipsey, Farrah, Clemente, Mayes, Espinoza, Williams, Alma Smith, Cushingberry, Kolb and Cheeks introduced
House Bill No. 6067, 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 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 1994 PA 112.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety.
Rep. Stakoe introduced
House Bill No. 6068, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section46502 (MCL 324.46502), as added by 1995 PA 57.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation.
Rep. Baxter introduced
House Bill No. 6069, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1225 (MCL 380.1225), as amended by 2002 PA 246.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Drolet, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5132, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 540, entitled "Library of Michigan act," by amending section 9 (MCL 397.19), as amended by 1983 PA 114.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Drolet, Gosselin, Garfield, Sheen, Emmons and Lipsey
Nays: None
The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Drolet, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 582, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 46 and 49 (MCL 24.246 and 24.249), section 46 as amended by 1999 PA 262 and section 49 as amended by 2004 PA 23.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Drolet, Hoogendyk, Gosselin, Garfield, Sheen, Emmons, Tobocman and Lipsey
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Drolet, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Present: Reps. Drolet, Hoogendyk, Gosselin, Garfield, Sheen, Emmons, Tobocman and Lipsey
Absent: Rep. Lemmons, III
Rep. Nitz moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:40 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, May 17, at 1:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives