No. 104
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
93rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, November 22, 2005.
10:00a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.
Pursuant to rule 1.205, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01a.m.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Technology and Energy reported
Senate Bill No.584, 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 bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Bruce Patterson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Patterson, Kuipers, Birkholz, Brown, Cassis, Olshove and Leland
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Technology and Energy reported
Senate Bill No.705, 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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Bruce Patterson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Patterson, Kuipers, Birkholz, Brown and Cassis
Nays: Senators Olshove and Leland
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Technology and Energy reported
Senate Bill No.583, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 593, entitled "Michigan next energy authority act," by amending section 2 (MCL 207.822).
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Bruce Patterson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Patterson, Kuipers, Birkholz, Brown, Cassis, Olshove and Leland
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Technology and Energy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Patterson (C), Kuipers, Birkholz, Brown, Cassis, Olshove and Leland
Excused: Senator Bernero
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No.4733, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 35c.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert, Jacobs and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No.4734, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 38g (MCL 208.38g), as amended by 2003 PA 249.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert, Jacobs and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No.4706, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 916 (MCL 436.1916).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert, Jacobs and Basham
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No.5067, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending the title and section 105 (MCL 436.1105) and by adding section 914.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert, Jacobs and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.579, 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 9 (MCL 207.559), as amended by 1999 PA 140.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen and Gilbert
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 3:00p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Sanborn (C), Allen, Gilbert, Jacobs and Basham
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees Investment Subcommittee submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 17, 2005, at 12:30p.m., Room S929, House Office Building
Excused: Senators Hammerstrom (C) and Leland
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations - Tuesday, November 29, 2:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)
Subcommittees -
Capital Outlay - Thursday, December 1, 9:00a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)
History, Arts, and Libraries - Wednesday, November 30, 3:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0793)
Judiciary and Corrections - Wednesday, December 7, 9:00a.m., Room 402, Capitol Building (373-3760)
Commerce and Labor - Tuesday, November 29, 3:00p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2413)
Judiciary - Tuesday, November 29, 1:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-3760)
Michigan Capitol Committee - Tuesday, November 29, 3:00p.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-0289)
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Tuesday, November 29, 3:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-3447)
Transportation - Wednesday, November 30, 9:00a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7708)
In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at 10:00a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate