No. 86
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
93rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, November 14, 2006.
10:30 a.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 Ebli--present Law, David--present Proos--present
Acciavatti--present Elsenheimer--present Law, Kathleen--present Robertson--present
Adamini--present Emmons--present Leland--present Rocca--present
Amos--present Espinoza--present Lemmons, III--present Sak--present
Anderson--present Farhat--present Lemmons, Jr.--present Schuitmaker--present
Angerer--present Farrah--present Lipsey--present Shaffer--present
Ball--present Gaffney--present Marleau--present Sheen--present
Baxter--present Garfield--present Mayes--present Sheltrown--present
Bennett--present Gillard--present McConico--present Smith, Alma--present
Bieda--present Gleason--present McDowell--present Smith, Virgil--present
Booher--present Gonzales--present Meisner--present Spade--present
Brandenburg--present Gosselin--present Meyer--present Stahl--present
Brown--present Green--present Miller--present Stakoe--present
Byrnes--present Hansen--present Moolenaar--present Steil--present
Byrum--present Hildenbrand--present Moore--present Stewart--present
Casperson--excused Hood--present Mortimer--present Taub--present
Caswell--present Hoogendyk--present Murphy--present Tobocman--present
Caul--present Hopgood--present Newell--present Vagnozzi--present
Cheeks--present Huizenga--present Nitz--present Van Regenmorter--present
Clack--present Hummel--present Nofs--present Vander Veen--present
Clemente--present Hune--present Palmer--present Walker--present
Condino--present Hunter--present Palsrok--present Ward--present
Cushingberry--present Jones--present Pastor--present Waters--present
DeRoche--present Kahn--e/d/s Pavlov--present Wenke--present
Dillon--present Kolb--present Pearce--present Williams--present
Donigan--present Kooiman--present Plakas--excused Wojno--present
Drolet--present LaJoy--present Polidori--present Zelenko--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Rick Shaffer, from the 59th District, offered the following invocation:
"Good Morning, Gracious Father, we take this opportunity now to bow in Thy presence. Your word tells us to come boldly before the throne and so, we come humbly, but boldly, into Thy presence this morning. Father, we thank You for all the good and perfect gifts that You continue to provide. We are thankful, Father, that we can come together in brotherhood. Sometimes we have policy differences, but we come boldly together to do the good work for Michigan. And so, Father, as we go into the citizens' business today, I ask for Your guidance and Your wisdom to help us do our challenges. These things I ask in Jesus name, Amen."
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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
Rep. Sak moved that Rep. Plakas be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Pastor moved that Rep. Casperson be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Secretary of State was received and read:
November 14, 2006
Please be informed that Kate Ebli was elected to fill the vacancy in the 56th State Representative District for a partial term expiring 01-01-07, as shown by the November 7, 2006 special election returns certified by the Monroe County Board of Canvassers on November 11, 2006.
Sincerely,
Christopher M. Thomas
Director of Elections
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Representative-elect Kate Ebli took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office which was administered by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Gary L. Randall. Said oath was filed in the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Rep. Ebli was assigned seat No. 66.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Rocca, Chair, reported on
House Bill No. 4950, entitled
A bill to authorize the department of management and budget to convey certain state owned property in Tuscola county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
Adverse Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rocca, Jones, Van Regenmorter and Palsrok
Nays: Reps. Wojno and Virgil Smith
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Rocca, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6395, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 701 (MCL 436.1701), as amended by 2002 PA 725.
With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.
1. Amend page 5, line 2, after "license," by striking out the balance of the line through "service," on line 3.
2. Amend page 6, line 1, after "card," by striking out the balance of the line through "service," on line 2.
The bill and amendments were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rocca, Jones, Van Regenmorter, Wojno and Virgil Smith
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Rocca, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Present: Reps. Rocca, Jones, Van Regenmorter, Palsrok, Wojno and Virgil Smith
Absent: Reps. Gaffney, McDowell and Lemmons, III
Excused: Reps. Gaffney, McDowell and Lemmons, III
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The Speaker Pro Tempore resumed the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 307.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to extend the production tax credit for wind power energy development.
(The resolution was introduced, rule suspended and postponed for the day on September 12, see House Journal No. 79, p. 2446.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6363, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency management act," by amending section 5 (MCL 30.405), as amended by 1990 PA 50.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 1077 Yeas--105
Accavitti Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson
Acciavatti Emmons Leland Rocca
Adamini Espinoza Lemmons, III Sak
Amos Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Schuitmaker
Anderson Farrah Lipsey Shaffer
Angerer Gaffney Marleau Sheen
Ball Garfield Mayes Sheltrown
Baxter Gillard McConico Smith, Alma
Bennett Gleason McDowell Smith, Virgil
Bieda Gonzales Meisner Spade
Booher Gosselin Meyer Stahl
Brandenburg Green Miller Stakoe
Brown Hansen Moolenaar Steil
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moore Stewart
Byrum Hood Mortimer Taub
Caswell Hoogendyk Murphy Tobocman
Caul Hopgood Newell Vagnozzi
Cheeks Huizenga Nitz Van Regenmorter
Clack Hummel Nofs Vander Veen
Clemente Hune Palmer Walker
Condino Hunter Palsrok Ward
Cushingberry Jones Pastor Waters
DeRoche Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Dillon Kooiman Pearce Williams
Donigan LaJoy Polidori Wojno
Drolet Law, David Proos Zelenko
Ebli
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6364, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 302, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to proclaim a state of emergency, and to prescribe the powers and duties of the governor with respect thereto; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 10.31).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 1078 Yeas--105
Accavitti Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson
Acciavatti Emmons Leland Rocca
Adamini Espinoza Lemmons, III Sak
Amos Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Schuitmaker
Anderson Farrah Lipsey Shaffer
Angerer Gaffney Marleau Sheen
Ball Garfield Mayes Sheltrown
Baxter Gillard McConico Smith, Alma
Bennett Gleason McDowell Smith, Virgil
Bieda Gonzales Meisner Spade
Booher Gosselin Meyer Stahl
Brandenburg Green Miller Stakoe
Brown Hansen Moolenaar Steil
Byrnes Hildenbrand Moore Stewart
Byrum Hood Mortimer Taub
Caswell Hoogendyk Murphy Tobocman
Caul Hopgood Newell Vagnozzi
Cheeks Huizenga Nitz Van Regenmorter
Clack Hummel Nofs Vander Veen
Clemente Hune Palmer Walker
Condino Hunter Palsrok Ward
Cushingberry Jones Pastor Waters
DeRoche Kolb Pavlov Wenke
Dillon Kooiman Pearce Williams
Donigan LaJoy Polidori Wojno
Drolet Law, David Proos Zelenko
Ebli
Nays--0
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stakoe moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6108, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled "Obsolete property rehabilitation act," by amending section 8 (MCL 125.2788).
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 adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Mayes moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4806, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 601 and 906 (MCL 257.601 and 257.906).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Stakoe moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6167, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 351 (MCL 206.351), as amended by 2003 PA 22.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Sheen moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Sheen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6277, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4v (MCL 205.54v), as amended by 2002 PA 452.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Sheen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6278, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4q (MCL 205.94q), as amended by 2002 PA 456.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Sheen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6028, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2003 PA 247.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Taub moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6348, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2157b.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Van Regenmorter moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 701, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 319, entitled "An act to provide a uniform crime reporting system; to provide for the submitting of such report to the department of state police; to require submission of the report by certain police agencies; to require the reporting on wanted persons and stolen vehicles; to require the reporting of information regarding certain persons and unidentified bodies of deceased persons; to prescribe certain powers and duties of law enforcement agencies; and to vest the director of the department of state police with certain authority," by amending section 8 (MCL 28.258), as amended by 2002 PA 718.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Stakoe moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6395, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 701 (MCL 436.1701), as amended by 2002 PA 725.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendments previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform (for amendments, see today's Journal, p. 2698),
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Jones moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Kahn entered the House Chambers.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6456, entitled
A bill to provide for state video service authorization; to promote competition in providing video services; to ensure local control of rights-of-way; to provide for fees payable to local units of government; to provide for local programming; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Ward moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Sak moved that Reps. Gillard and Gleason be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Pastor moved that Reps. Meyer and Mortimer be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Ward moved that House Bill No. 6108 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6108, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled "Obsolete property rehabilitation act," by amending section 8 (MCL 125.2788).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 1079 Yeas--101
Accavitti Ebli Law, David Robertson
Acciavatti Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Rocca
Adamini Emmons Leland Sak
Amos Espinoza Lemmons, III Schuitmaker
Anderson Farhat Lemmons, Jr. Shaffer
Angerer Farrah Lipsey Sheen
Ball Gaffney Marleau Sheltrown
Baxter Garfield Mayes Smith, Alma
Bennett Gonzales McConico Smith, Virgil
Bieda Gosselin McDowell Spade
Booher Green Meisner Stahl
Brandenburg Hansen Miller Stakoe
Brown Hildenbrand Moolenaar Steil
Byrnes Hood Moore Taub
Byrum Hoogendyk Murphy Tobocman
Caswell Hopgood Newell Vagnozzi
Caul Huizenga Nitz Van Regenmorter
Cheeks Hummel Nofs Vander Veen
Clack Hune Palmer Walker
Clemente Hunter Palsrok Ward
Condino Jones Pastor Waters
Cushingberry Kahn Pavlov Wenke
DeRoche Kolb Pearce 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.
Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The House returned to the consideration of
House Bill No. 6456, entitled
A bill to provide for state video service authorization; to promote competition in providing video services; to ensure local control of rights-of-way; to provide for fees payable to local units of government; to provide for local programming; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials.
(The bill was considered earlier today, see today's Journal, p. 2702.)
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 1080 Yeas--80
Accavitti Ebli LaJoy Pavlov
Acciavatti Elsenheimer Law, David Proos
Adamini Espinoza Law, Kathleen Robertson
Amos Farhat Leland Sak
Ball Farrah Lemmons, III Schuitmaker
Baxter Gaffney Lemmons, Jr. Shaffer
Bennett Garfield Lipsey Sheen
Bieda Gonzales Marleau Sheltrown
Booher Gosselin Mayes Stahl
Brandenburg Green McConico Stakoe
Brown Hildenbrand McDowell Steil
Byrum Hoogendyk Miller Taub
Caswell Hopgood Moolenaar Tobocman
Caul Huizenga Moore Van Regenmorter
Cheeks Hummel Murphy Vander Veen
Clack Hune Newell Walker
Cushingberry Hunter Nofs Ward
DeRoche Kahn Palmer Waters
Dillon Kolb Palsrok Wenke
Drolet Kooiman Pastor Williams
Nays--21
Anderson Emmons Nitz Smith, Virgil
Angerer Hansen Pearce Spade
Byrnes Hood Polidori Vagnozzi
Clemente Jones Rocca Wojno
Condino Meisner Smith, Alma Zelenko
Donigan
In The Chair: Kooiman
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Ward moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to provide for uniform video service local franchises; to promote competition in providing video services in this state; to ensure local control of rights-of-way; to provide for fees payable to local units of government; to provide for local programming; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; and to provide for penalties.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Ward moved that a respectful message be sent to the Senate requesting the return of Senate Bill No. 1004.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Resolution No. 229.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 84, p. 2667.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Concurrent Resolution No. 23.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 84, p. 2667.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Resolution No. 145.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 84, p. 2667.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Resolution No. 146.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 84, p. 2667.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5013.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 84, p. 2668.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5034.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 84, p. 2668.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the Committee on Banking and Financial Services be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5263.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 84, p. 2669.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
Rep. Lemmons, III demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the Committee on Banking and Financial Services be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5298.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 84, p. 2669.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
Rep. Lemmons, III demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the Committee on Banking and Financial Services be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5338.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 84, p. 2669.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
Rep. Ward moved that consideration of the motion be postponed for the day.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Lemmons, III moved that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of House Concurrent Resolution No. 13.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 84, p. 2667.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
Rep. Lemmons, III demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lemmons, III,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Ward moved to suspend that portion of Rule 44 requiring bills to be handed to the Clerk three hours prior to calling the House to order.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor..
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Rep. Ward moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, November 28, at 1:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Ward moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Bieda, Accavitti, Adamini, Ball, Byrnes, Byrum, Clack, Condino, Garfield, Gonzales, Green, Hopgood, Jones, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Lipsey, Miller, Murphy, Palmer, Palsrok, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Sak, Alma Smith, Vagnozzi, Waters and Zelenko offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 315.
A resolution commemorating November 17, 2006, as the 50th anniversary of the Michigan State Numismatic Society.
Whereas, The purpose of the Society is to encourage and promote the science of numismatics; aid its members in the acquisition, study and exhibition of numismatic material; stimulate the development of interest and knowledge in numismatics; cultivate friendly relations among collectors and students; encourage and assist new collectors; foster the interest of youth in the subject; and demonstrate the fact that numismatics is an educational, serious and entertaining pursuit; and
Whereas, The Society is a statewide organization, drawing its membership from all 83 counties in the state of Michigan. Its alumni and former alumni include members of the United States Assay Commission, numismatic authors and designers of coins and medals, including the late Felix Schlag, designer of the Jefferson Nickel first issued in 1938; and
Whereas, The Society maintains a national affiliation in the American Numismatic Association. The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect money and related items. With nearly 33,000 members, the Association serves the academic community, collectors and the general public with an interest in numismatics; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate and celebrate November 17, 2006, as the 50th Anniversary of the Michigan State Numismatic Society; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be presented to the Governing Board of the Michigan State Numismatic Society at its annual convention to be held in Dearborn, Michigan during the weekend of November 24-26, 2006.
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.
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 Monday, November 13:
House Bill Nos. 6588 6589 6590 6591 6592 6593 6594 6595 6596 6597 6598 6599 6600 6601 6602 6603 6604 6605 6606 6607 6608
Senate Bill Nos. 1481 1482 1483 1484 1485 1486 1487 1488 1489 1490 1491 1492 1493 1494 1495
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Tuesday, November 14:
Senate Bill Nos. 1496 1497 1498 1499 1500 1501
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, November 14:
Senate Bill Nos. 162 163 924 1428
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Huizenga, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5847, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending section 8a (MCL 125.2688a), as amended by 2004 PA 430.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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. Huizenga, Baxter, Emmons, Palsrok, Wenke, Green, Hildenbrand, Jones, David Law, Marleau, Pavlov, Schuitmaker, Meisner, Bennett, McConico and Leland
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Huizenga, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6606, entitled
A bill relating to the promotion of convention business and tourism in this state and certain metropolitan areas of this state; to provide for tourism and convention marketing and promotion programs in certain metropolitan areas; to provide for imposition and collection of assessments on the owners of transient facilities to support tourism and convention marketing and promotion programs; to provide for the disbursement of the assessments; to establish the functions and duties of certain state departments and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies.
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, Wenke, Green, Hildenbrand, Jones, David Law, Marleau, Pavlov, Schuitmaker, Meisner, Accavitti and Leland
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Huizenga, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Present: Reps. Huizenga, Baxter, Emmons, Palsrok, Wenke, Green, Hildenbrand, Jones, David Law, Marleau, Pavlov, Schuitmaker, Meisner, Bennett, Accavitti, McConico and Leland
Absent: Reps. Tobocman and Dillon
Excused: Reps. Tobocman and Dillon
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Gaffney, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 1416, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 9206, 9208, and 9227 (MCL 333.9206, 333.9208, and 333.9227), section 9206 as amended by 1996 PA 540, section 9208 as amended by 2000 PA 90, and section 9227 as amended by 2006 PA 91, and by adding section 9205b.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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. Gaffney, Ball, Kahn, Adamini, Wojno, McDowell, Gleason, Angerer and Clack
Nays: Rep. Green
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, November 14, 2006
Present: Reps. Gaffney, Newell, Robertson, Vander Veen, Ball, Green, Kahn, Mortimer, Adamini, Wojno, McDowell, Gleason, Angerer and Clack
Absent: Reps. Hune, Ward and Nofs
Excused: Reps. Hune, Ward and Nofs
The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Stakoe, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6469, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 421 (MCL 280.421).
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. Stakoe, Elsenheimer, Van Regenmorter, Nitz, Baxter and Schuitmaker
Nays: None
The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Stakoe, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6470, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 247 (MCL 280.247).
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. Stakoe, Elsenheimer, Van Regenmorter, Nitz, Baxter and Schuitmaker
Nays: None
The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Stakoe, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6471, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 33 (MCL 280.33), as amended by 1982 PA 356.
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. Stakoe, Elsenheimer, Van Regenmorter, Nitz, Baxter and Schuitmaker
Nays: None
The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Stakoe, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6472, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 6 (MCL 280.6).
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. Stakoe, Elsenheimer, Van Regenmorter, Nitz, Baxter and Schuitmaker
Nays: None
The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Stakoe, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6473, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 21 (MCL 280.21), as amended by 1989 PA 134.
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. Stakoe, Elsenheimer, Van Regenmorter, Robertson, Nitz, Baxter and Schuitmaker
Nays: None
The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Stakoe, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6545, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 196 (MCL 280.196), as amended by 1989 PA 149.
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. Stakoe, Elsenheimer, Van Regenmorter, Robertson, Nitz and Schuitmaker
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Stakoe, Chair, of the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Present: Reps. Stakoe, Elsenheimer, Van Regenmorter, Robertson, Nitz, Baxter, Schuitmaker, Accavitti, Donigan and Vagnozzi
Absent: Rep. Virgil Smith
Excused: Rep. Virgil Smith
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hummel, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Present: Reps. Hummel, Pastor, Acciavatti, Kooiman, Stewart, Amos, Brandenburg, Caswell, Farhat, Moolenaar, Shaffer, Steil, Taub, Walker, Booher, Caul, Hansen, Brown, Kolb, Sak, Cushingberry, Cheeks, Williams, Alma Smith, Gonzales and Murphy
Absent: Reps. Kahn, Plakas and Hood
Excused: Reps. Kahn, Plakas and Hood
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 162, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 521a.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senate Bill No. 163, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 521 (MCL 436.1521), as amended by 1998 PA 282.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senate Bill No. 924, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 74117 and 81116 (MCL 324.74117 and 324.81116), section 74117 as amended by 2003 PA 170 and section 81116 as amended by 2003 PA 111.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation.
Senate Bill No. 1428, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1060 and 1062 (MCL 600.1060 and 600.1062), as added by 2004 PA 224.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of Human Services was received and read:
November 6, 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 Luce County DHS CP480201253
Interim Grand Traverse/Leelanau CP280201153
County DHS
Special Investigation Reports Woodland Center 2006C02070020 CS470245817
2006C02070026
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.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6609, entitled
A bill to establish a pilot program to encourage alternative methods of transportation; and to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6610, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 7kk.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6611, 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, local 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," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 1j.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6612, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 277.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6613, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 537 (MCL 436.1537), as amended by 2005 PA 269.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6614, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 54B.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6615, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding chapter 80A.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6616, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 79.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6617, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1284a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6618, entitled
A bill to provide for certain credits for the use of recycled products.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6619, entitled
A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled "Michigan telecommunications act," by amending section 309 (MCL 484.2309), as amended by 2005 PA 235.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6620, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8328 (MCL 324.8328), as amended by 1996 PA 172.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6621, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 285, entitled "An act to provide for city, village and municipal planning; the creation, organization, powers and duties of planning commissions; the regulation and subdivision of land; and to provide penalties for violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 7b (MCL 125.37b), as added by 2001 PA 265.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6622, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 123.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6623, entitled
A bill to provide for the regulation of certain persons engaged in the manufacturing of cosmetics; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to prevent fraud and harm by prohibiting the sale of cosmetics in violation of this act; to provide standards for cosmetics and cosmetic manufacturers; to provide for enforcement of the act; to provide penalties and remedies for violation of the act; to provide for fees; and to provide for promulgation of rules.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6624, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 3513.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment.
Rep. Kolb introduced
House Bill No. 6625, entitled
A bill to provide for certain credits for certain approved projects.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Stakoe introduced
House Bill No. 6626, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7d (MCL 211.7d), as amended by 1998 PA 469.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Stakoe introduced
House Bill No. 6627, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 1m to chapter IX.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Ward introduced
House Bill No. 6628, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2004 PA 141.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Waters introduced
House Bill No. 6629, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.118b) by adding section 18f.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.
Rep. Waters introduced
House Bill No. 6630, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14h of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2004 PA 457.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Hansen introduced
House Bill No. 6631, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 197c (MCL 750.197c), as amended by 1998 PA 510.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Hansen introduced
House Bill No. 6632, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16j of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16j), as amended by 2006 PA 243.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Green introduced
House Bill No. 6633, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 675d (MCL 257.675d), as amended by 2004 PA 49.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Amos introduced
House Bill No. 6634, 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 5 (MCL 207.555), as amended by 1996 PA 323.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Amos introduced
House Bill No. 6635, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending sections 4 and 13 (MCL 125.2654 and 125.2663), section 4 as amended by 2005 PA 101 and section 13 as amended by 2006 PA 32.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Palsrok and Gillard introduced
House Bill No. 6636, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section11105a (MCL 324.11105a), as added by 1995 PA 124; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment.
Reps. David Law, Kahn, Nitz, Stakoe and Schuitmaker introduced
House Bill No. 6637, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7d (MCL 211.7d), as amended by 1998 PA 469.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Lemmons, III, Tobocman and Drolet introduced
House Bill No. 6638, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 208, entitled "An act to authorize cities, villages and townships of this state to designate neighborhood areas for the purpose of planning and carrying out local public improvements for the prevention of blight within such areas; to authorize assistance in carrying out plans for local improvements by the acquisition and disposal of real property in such areas; to provide for the combining of neighborhood improvements that benefit the entire neighborhood into 1 improvement project; to provide for the establishment of local assessment districts coterminous with the neighborhood boundaries; to prescribe the methods of financing the exercise of these powers, and to declare the effect of this act," by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 125.942 and 125.944).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Drolet, Tobocman and Lemmons, III introduced
House Bill No. 6639, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 344, entitled "An act to authorize counties, cities, villages and townships of this state to adopt plans to prevent blight and to adopt plans for the rehabilitation of blighted areas; to authorize assistance in carrying out such plans by the acquisition of real property, the improvement of such real property and the disposal of real property in such areas; to prescribe the methods of financing the exercise of these powers; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending sections 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 125.72, 125.73, and 125.75), sections 2 and 3 as amended by 1986 PA 320.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Robertson, Condino and Hildenbrand introduced
House Bill No. 6640, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 360 (MCL 418.360).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety.
Reps. Gosselin, Garfield, Taub, Ward, Stahl, Marleau, Steil, Acciavatti and Drolet introduced
House Bill No. 6641, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2005 PA 202.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.
Reps. Kolb and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6642, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private 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.
Reps. Kolb and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6643, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 242 (MCL 18.1242), as amended by 1999 PA 8.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Reps. Kolb, Bieda and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6644, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2009 (MCL 339.2009), as amended by 1988 PA 463.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Kolb, Bieda and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6645, entitled
A bill to create a veterans advocacy program within the department of military and veterans affairs; and to prescribe duties for certain state officials.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.
Reps. Kolb, Bieda and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6646, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private 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.
Reps. Kolb, Bieda and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6647, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private 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 6q.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Reps. Kolb and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6648, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4cc.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Kolb and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6649, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL 4.421).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics.
Reps. Kolb, Bieda and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6650, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 79.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Kolb and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6651, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts," by amending section 2 (MCL 15.302).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics.
Reps. Kolb and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6652, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 40111c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Kolb and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6653, entitled
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled "Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending sections 12 and 13 (MCL 492.112 and 492.113), section 12 as amended by 1994 PA 2 and section 13 as amended by 2002 PA 699, and by adding sections 11a and 11b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Kolb and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6654, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 79.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Kolb and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6655, entitled
A bill to provide a loan program to assist certain homeowners of certain homes with certain renovations; and to describe certain duties of certain state agencies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Kolb and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6656, entitled
A bill to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds of this state to finance public and private energy efficiency initiatives; to pledge the full faith and credit of this state for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds; to pay for issuing the bonds; to provide for other measures relating to the bonds; and to provide for the submission of the question of the issuance of the bonds to the electors of this state.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Kolb, Bieda and Zelenko introduced
House Bill No. 6657, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 342.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment.
Announcements by the Clerk
November 9, 2006
Received from the Michigan Emergency Telephone Service Committee (ETSC) a report on Michigan's 9-1-1 system per the requirements of P.A. 249 of 2006.
Gary L. Randall
Clerk of the House
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Rep. Hansen moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 5:50 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, November 28, at 1:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives