No. 89
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
93rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, November 29, 2006.
10:00a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Alan Sanborn.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Allen--present Garcia--present Patterson--present
Barcia--present George--present Prusi--present
Basham--present Gilbert--present Sanborn--present
Birkholz--present Goschka--present Schauer--present
Bishop--present Hammerstrom--present Scott--present
Brater--present Hardiman--present Sikkema--present
Brown--present Jacobs--present Stamas--present
Cassis--present Jelinek--present Switalski--present
Cherry--present Johnson--present Thomas--present
Clark-Coleman--present Kuipers--present Toy--present
Clarke--present Leland--present Van Woerkom--present
Cropsey--present McManus--present Whitmer--present
Emerson--present Olshove--present
Pastor John Frankenstein of Oakland Christian Church of Oakland Township offered the following invocation:
Father, as we come to You today, I ask that You give us wisdom; Lord, that You give these individuals who lead our great state wisdom to know right from wrong; that, Father, You would give them vision to see beyond their sight, that they would see things for this state that would take this state to a new place.
Thank You for guiding their hearts and their decisions. Protect and direct their personal steps. Lord, I lift each one of them personally to You, their families, and guide them with integrity and moral strength. I pray that their personal character would be such that their names would be recognized and respected; that they would be looked to by the youth of this state as examples and as role models for their lives.
Father, I pray that any frustration You would replace it with patience. Let Your joy wash away any depression that would fall upon them. Lord, let the comfort of Your presence eliminate any fear or frustration. Father, I thank You that You, the God of creation and innovation, will give that wisdom to them to lead our economy in our state; that, Father, we would truly become the example to this nation; Father, that Michigan would rise to the prominence that You have created it to be.
Father, bless our time, bless their time today, and bless all of their decisions and all that they do. Father, I ask these things in the Lord's name. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Emerson, Thomas and Leland entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No.246
Senate Bill No.1242
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Committee on Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of the following bills:
House Bill No.4796, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 1 and 4 of chapter VI (MCL 766.1 and 766.4), section 4 as amended by 1994 PA 167.
House Bill No.4800, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8311 (MCL 600.8311).
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Schauer requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.730 Yeas--22
Allen Garcia Jelinek Sanborn
Birkholz George Johnson Sikkema
Bishop Gilbert Kuipers Stamas
Brown Goschka McManus Toy
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cropsey Hardiman
Nays--15
Barcia Clarke Olshove Switalski
Basham Emerson Prusi Thomas
Cherry Jacobs Schauer Whitmer
Clark-Coleman Leland Scott
Excused--0
Not Voting--1
Brater
In The Chair: Sanborn
The bills were placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Schauer moved that Senator Brater be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No.1148
Senate Bill No.647
Senate Bill No.775
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, November 28:
House Bill Nos. 6028 6167 6277 6278 6323 6348 6395 6606
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No.640
Senate Bill No.1128
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 House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No.1004, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2005 PA 23.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2006 PA 378.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, designated Senator George as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No.1467, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2005 PA 187.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No.775, entitled
A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled "Michigan legislative retirement system act," by amending sections 23b, 24, 26, 28, 30, 59a, and 79 (MCL 38.1023b, 38.1024, 38.1026, 38.1028, 38.1030, 38.1059a, and 38.1079), section 23b as amended by 1996 PA 486, section 24 as amended by 1987 PA 58, sections 26, 30, and 59a as amended by 2002 PA 97, section 28 as amended by 1981 PA 123, and section 79 as amended by 1998 PA 501.
Substitute (S-3).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No.1148, 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.
Substitute (S-3).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
During the Committee of the Whole, Senator Brater entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:
Senate Bill No.775
Senate Bill No.1148
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No.1393
House Bill No.6009
Senate Bill No.1241
Senate Bill No.775
Senate Bill No.1148
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No.1393, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 57k (MCL 400.57k), as amended by 2004 PA 445.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.731 Yeas--38
Allen Clarke Jelinek Schauer
Barcia Cropsey Johnson Scott
Basham Emerson Kuipers Sikkema
Birkholz Garcia Leland Stamas
Bishop George McManus Switalski
Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas
Brown Goschka Patterson Toy
Cassis Hammerstrom Prusi Van Woerkom
Cherry Hardiman Sanborn Whitmer
Clark-Coleman Jacobs
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No.6009, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 625 (MCL 257.625), as amended by 2004 PA 62.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.732 Yeas--38
Allen Clarke Jelinek Schauer
Barcia Cropsey Johnson Scott
Basham Emerson Kuipers Sikkema
Birkholz Garcia Leland Stamas
Bishop George McManus Switalski
Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas
Brown Goschka Patterson Toy
Cassis Hammerstrom Prusi Van Woerkom
Cherry Hardiman Sanborn Whitmer
Clark-Coleman Jacobs
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,".
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No.1241, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 208 (MCL 257.208), as amended by 2004 PA 362.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.733 Yeas--38
Allen Clarke Jelinek Schauer
Barcia Cropsey Johnson Scott
Basham Emerson Kuipers Sikkema
Birkholz Garcia Leland Stamas
Bishop George McManus Switalski
Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas
Brown Goschka Patterson Toy
Cassis Hammerstrom Prusi Van Woerkom
Cherry Hardiman Sanborn Whitmer
Clark-Coleman Jacobs
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No.775, entitled
A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled "Michigan legislative retirement system act," by amending sections 24, 26, 28, 59a, and 79 (MCL 38.1024, 38.1026, 38.1028, 38.1059a, and 38.1079), section 24 as amended by 1987 PA 58, sections 26 and 59a as amended by 2002 PA 97, section 28 as amended by 1981 PA 123, and section 79 as amended by 1998 PA 501.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.734 Yeas--38
Allen Clarke Jelinek Schauer
Barcia Cropsey Johnson Scott
Basham Emerson Kuipers Sikkema
Birkholz Garcia Leland Stamas
Bishop George McManus Switalski
Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas
Brown Goschka Patterson Toy
Cassis Hammerstrom Prusi Van Woerkom
Cherry Hardiman Sanborn Whitmer
Clark-Coleman Jacobs
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No.1148, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending section 8a (MCL 125.2688a), as amended by 2006 PA 440.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.735 Yeas--38
Allen Clarke Jelinek Schauer
Barcia Cropsey Johnson Scott
Basham Emerson Kuipers Sikkema
Birkholz Garcia Leland Stamas
Bishop George McManus Switalski
Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas
Brown Goschka Patterson Toy
Cassis Hammerstrom Prusi Van Woerkom
Cherry Hardiman Sanborn Whitmer
Clark-Coleman Jacobs
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senator Scott asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Scott's statement is as follows:
Yesterday I addressed some of the highlights noted in the November issue of Governing magazine regarding positive changes being made in the state of California relative to insurance reform. Today I would like to share with you some other rather interesting points mentioned in that same article.
The article mentions the fact that many believe territorial pricing to be discriminatory in that where rates are often the highest in our urban areas is where a larger portion of our minority population resides. The article reads, "Take an excellent driver with 22 years driving experience, no penalties and who drives the same number of miles as someone else. Change that person's zip code and that driver pays dramatically more in a low-income area or a community of color that is in a suburban area."
I argue that we cannot continue to penalize those who live in our urban areas. We pay more for everything, and unfortunately, it is the same population who can least afford to pay. The fact that there continues to be news stories and articles and columns on this issue of ridiculously high auto insurance rates tells me that this is truly a public policy issue that demands our attention.
I think if this was in the majority of your areas, you would pay more attention to this. I think it's time that we do. You know, each time that I get up here and talk, it's not about me, but it's about the majority of our people who live in urban areas. We all ought to be concerned about it.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Bishop introduced
Senate Bill No.1511, entitled
A bill to allow for notices of settlements and to provide for their effect; and to provide for certain fees.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.
Senator Hardiman introduced
Senate Bill No.1512, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 7 (MCL 722.627), as amended by 2004 PA 563.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services.
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.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
House Bill No.6323, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7405, 12601, 12604a, 12607, 12611, 12613, 17702, 17703, 17708, 17709, 17745, 17751, and 17763 (MCL 333.7405, 333.12601, 333.12604a, 333.12607, 333.12611, 333.12613, 333.17702, 333.17703, 333.17708, 333.17709, 333.17745, 333.17751, and 333.17763), section 7405 as amended by 2004 PA 536, sections 12601 and 12613 as amended and section 12604a as added by 1988 PA 315, section 12607 as amended by 1988 PA 296, section 12611 as amended by 1993 PA 217, section 17702 as amended by 1986 PA 304, section 17703 as amended by 1992 PA 281, sections 17708, 17751, and 17763 as amended by 2005 PA 85, and section 17745 as amended by 1997 PA 186, and by adding section 17754.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
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 House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.
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.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Resolution No.160.
A resolution to urge the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to establish a 511 traveler information network in Michigan.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No.78, p. 2008.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kuipers, Goschka and Leland
Nays: Senator Basham
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No.5661, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section2111a.
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.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Goschka, Leland and Basham
Nays: Senator Kuipers
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No.5682, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 98 (MCL 250.1098), as added by 2005 PA 258.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kuipers, Goschka, Leland and Basham
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No.5961, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 685 (MCL 257.685), as amended by 2006 PA 14.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kuipers, Goschka, Leland and Basham
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No.6075, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending section 184 (MCL 259.184), as amended by 1996 PA 370.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kuipers, Goschka and Basham
Nays: Senator Leland
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No.6186, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1074.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kuipers, Goschka, Leland and Basham
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No.6310, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1074.
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.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kuipers, Goschka, Leland and Basham
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 Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Gilbert (C), Kuipers, Goschka, Leland and Basham
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No.1427, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278b (MCL 380.1278b), as added by 2006 PA 123.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cassis, Van Woerkom 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 Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at 11:00a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Kuipers (C), Cassis, Van Woerkom and Leland
Excused: Senator Clark-Coleman
The Committee on Government Operations reported
Senate Bill No.775, entitled
A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled "Michigan legislative retirement system act," by amending sections 23b, 24, 26, 28, 30, 59a, and 79 (MCL 38.1023b, 38.1024, 38.1026, 38.1028, 38.1030, 38.1059a, and 38.1079), section 23b as amended by 1996 PA 486, section 24 as amended by 1987 PA 58, sections 26, 30, and 59a as amended by 2002 PA 97, section 28 as amended by 1981 PA 123, and section 79 as amended by 1998 PA 501.
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.
Kenneth R. Sikkema
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Allen, Cassis, Emerson, Jacobs and Thomas
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Government Operations reported
House Bill No.5580, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 24c and 24d (MCL 168.24c and 168.24d).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Kenneth R. Sikkema
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Allen, Cassis, Emerson, Jacobs and Thomas
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Government Operations reported
House Bill No.5704, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 312 and 646a (MCL 168.312 and 168.646a), section 312 as amended by 2005 PA 71 and section 646a as amended by 2004 PA 295.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Kenneth R. Sikkema
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Allen, Cassis, Emerson, Jacobs and Thomas
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at 1:06p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Sikkema (C), Allen, Cassis, Emerson, Jacobs and Thomas
Excused: Senator Hammerstrom
The Committee on Commerce and Labor reported
Senate Bill No.1148, 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 (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason E. Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Toy, McManus, Schauer and Olshove
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 Commerce and Labor submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at 3:00p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Allen (C), Toy, McManus, Schauer and Olshove
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No.647, entitled
A bill to restrict the use and disclosure of certain statements made by law enforcement officers.
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 L. Cropsey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cropsey, Bishop, Sanborn, Patterson and Schauer
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at 1:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Cropsey (C), Bishop, Sanborn, Patterson, Schauer, Whitmer and Brater
Scheduled Meetings
Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism - Thursday, November 30, 9:00a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)
Appropriations -
Subcommittee -
Capital Outlay - Thursday, November 30, 9:00a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)
Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, November 30, 1:00p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2417)
Community College Nursing Programs Senate/House Workgroup - Thursday, November 30, 12:00 noon or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, Room 327, South Tower, House Office Building (373-8080)
Economic Growth Joint Select Committee (SCR 45) - Monday, December 4, 1:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1758)
Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees - Wednesday, December 6, 3:00p.m., Room H-252, Capitol Building(373-0575)
Local, Urban and State Affairs - Thursday, November 30, 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1707)
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:41a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, November 30, 2006, at 10:00a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate