No. 45
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
94thLegislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 9, 2007.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Accavitti--present Dillon--excused Lahti--present Pearce--present
Acciavatti--excused Donigan--present LaJoy--present Polidori--present
Agema--present Ebli--present Law, David--present Proos--present
Amos--present Elsenheimer--present Law, Kathleen--present Robertson--present
Angerer--present Emmons--present LeBlanc--present Rocca--present
Ball--present Espinoza--present Leland--present Sak--present
Bauer--present Farrah--present Lemmons--present Schuitmaker--present
Bennett--present Gaffney--present Lindberg--present Scott--present
Bieda--present Garfield--present Marleau--present Shaffer--present
Booher--present Gillard--present Mayes--present Sheen--excused
Brandenburg--excused Gonzales--present McDowell--present Sheltrown--present
Brown--present Green--present Meadows--present Simpson--present
Byrnes--present Griffin--present Meekhof--excused Smith, Alma--present
Byrum--present Hammel--present Meisner--present Smith, Virgil--present
Calley--present Hammon--present Melton--present Spade--present
Casperson--present Hansen--present Meltzer--present Stahl--present
Caswell--present Hildenbrand--present Miller--present Stakoe--present
Caul--present Hood--present Moolenaar--present Steil--present
Cheeks--present Hoogendyk--present Moore--present Tobocman--present
Clack--present Hopgood--present Moss--present Vagnozzi--present
Clemente--present Horn--present Nitz--present Valentine--present
Condino--present Huizenga--excused Nofs--present Walker--present
Constan--present Hune--present Opsommer--present Ward--present
Corriveau--present Jackson--present Palmer--excused Warren--present
Coulouris--excused Johnson--present Palsrok--present Wenke--present
Cushingberry--excused Jones, Rick--present Pastor--present Wojno--present
Dean--present Jones, Robert--excused Pavlov--present Young--present
DeRoche--present Knollenberg--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Bert Johnson, from the 5th District, offered the following invocation:
"Heavenly Father, in all things that we do, nothing can be more important than the thanks we offer to You for the gifts of life, family, friendships, health, education, vocation and freedom. Yet, today Father, above all that You so generously bestow to each of us, I pray for Your instruction. As we make decisions regarding the health, safety and welfare of our state, please measure our steps and temper our hearts with compassion and understanding. Remind us to be fair-minded and to deal in good faith. Deliver us from ourselves Father, and cause this body to move zealously toward policies that benefit ALL of Michigan. I ask You Father, to come into this chamber and demonstrate Your spirit; bind us from the challenges that seek to divide this state; and renew within us a new sense of unity. Harmony being the strength of all institutions, more especially this of ours, I ask You to dwell within the House of Representatives. These and all other blessings I ask & CLAIM in Your magnificent son, Jesus' name -- Amen."
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Rep. Tobocman moved that Reps. Coulouris, Cushingberry, Dillon and Robert Jones be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Booher moved that Reps. Acciavatti, Brandenburg, Huizenga, Meekhof, Palmer and Sheen be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Byrnes to the Chair.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 88.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact the passenger bill of rights act.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 42, p. 602.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Transportation on May 3, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until May 8.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 64.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to take action to investigate and provide remedies for those injured by the recent contamination of pet food and deaths of family pets.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 35, p. 491.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Agriculture on May 8, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 77.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to fund fully the Select Michigan agricultural program through the United States Department of Agriculture.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 39, p. 549.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Agriculture on May 8, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep. Angerer moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Polidori asked and obtained an excuse from tomorrow's session.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Opsommer offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 98.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to repeal Title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and to support a return to a negotiated rulemaking process with the states, as called for in S. 4117, the Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2006.
Whereas, The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (IRTP) of 2004 called for reforms that would make identification documents more secure, harder to forge, and more difficult to fraudulently obtain; and
Whereas, The IRTP Act of 2004 recognized that imposing federal mandates and standards onto state driver's licenses raised important questions on the federal government's ability and role in interfering with identification cards wholly owned by the states. As a result, the act sought to establish identification security guidelines by a shared and negotiated rule making process in full partnership with the states; and
Whereas, The REAL ID Act of 2005, without benefit of hearings or testimony, was abruptly attached as a rider to a must pass military spending and tsunami relief bill (PL 109-13). Its passage effectively repealed the negotiated rulemaking process already underway as a result of the IRTP Act of 2004, replacing it with methodology designed to directly impose federal standards onto a state's wholly owned licenses under REAL ID; and
Whereas, Under these new standards, the REAL ID Act sets mandated deadlines in the near future under which Michigan's current licenses cannot be used for any federal purpose, minimally including but not limited to such activities as boarding domestic airline flights, opening federally insured bank accounts, and entering into federal buildings; and
Whereas, The REAL ID Act would mandate that Michigan must link parts of its Secretary of State database to the DMVs of all other states, in effect creating one shared database. At the same time, REAL ID sets no standards on the security measures that states must use for gateway access to other states' databases, may allow for non-governmental third parties to administer such databases, and sets no limits on which non-governmental entities could require the cards for goods, services, or other purposes; and
Whereas, The REAL ID Act puts the Department of Homeland Security in charge of determining the as-of-yet published final rules that would mandate what information would need to be included on Michigan's drivers licenses, what biometrics may ultimately be used on the cards (such as digital photography complying to international standards, digital fingerprints, etc.), and what encoding technology may ultimately be required (such as unencrypted bar codes, radio frequency ID technology such as that currently being used in U.S. Passports, etc); and
Whereas, Organizations such as the National Conference of State Legislators, the National Governors Association, and the Department of Homeland Security estimate the aggregate state costs of implementing REAL ID over 5 years to be between $10.7 and $14.6 billion, and between $5.9 and $7.8 billion for citizens. This represents a large unfunded mandatefor Michigan, and seems especially egregious when the federal government refuses to fully enforce existing immigration laws, complete federally promised fence construction projects, or hire sufficient numbers of border control agents; and
Whereas, Regardless of who pays the costs of REAL ID, the aforementioned collectively federalizes Michigan's driverslicenses by determining under what conditions the card can be fully used, what minimal information has to be on the cards, what technology the information is encoded under, and with whom the state must share such data. This federalization occurs without the benefit of a shared negotiated rulemaking process with the states regarding the co-option of their wholly owned licenses; and
Whereas, As a result of these concerns and a recognition that needed reforms can be accomplished without the negative aspects of REAL ID, several states have passed bills or resolutions asking for repeal or stating that they will not complywith, REAL ID. These states include Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, and Washington. Fourteen other states have anti-REAL ID initiatives that have passed one chamber, including Georgia, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Utah. It is important to note that the state of Washington is still pursuing an optional dual-purpose license under the auspice of the separate Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative; and
Whereas, Federal S. 4117, the Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2006 (Sununu R-NH / Akaka D-HI) and similar current legislation, replaces REAL ID with language taken from the original Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which took a more measured approach to mandating tougher standards for driver's licenses by requiring that new guidelines be developed by a shared rulemaking process that would fully involve all States and other key stakeholders; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize Congress to repeal Title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and to support a return to a negotiated rulemaking process with the States, as called for in S. 4117, the Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2006 (Akaka D-HI / Sununu R-NH).
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life.
Reps. Clack, Gaffney, Hammel, Hammon, Proos, Johnson, Young, Constan, Meisner, Vagnozzi, Hood, Simpson, Mayes, Alma Smith, Warren, Coulouris, LeBlanc, Byrum, Lemmons, Miller, Gillard, Byrnes, Sak, Elsenheimer, Schuitmaker, Wenke, Hune, Angerer, Cushingberry, Meadows, Bauer, Cheeks, Lahti, McDowell, Lindberg, Condino, Sheltrown, Hopgood, Valentine, Spade, Espinoza, Melton, Bennett, Brown, Ebli, Dean, Polidori, Clemente, Farrah, Donigan, Tobocman, Hildenbrand and Pearce offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 99.
A resolution to commemorate May 2007 as Stroke Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of adult disability. It strikes between 400,000 and 600,000 Americans each year. Victims' brain cells are damaged by impaired circulation. Many victims never fully regain their physical and mental abilities. Stroke costs this country more than $11 billion annually in medical treatment and lost productivity but far more regrettable is the immeasurable suffering it brings to victims and their families; and
Whereas, Stroke occurs suddenly, abruptly ending careers and thwarting plans for the future. Its causes, however, are more subtle. Stroke can result from a blood clot that blocks circulation, a buildup of fatty deposits in arteries that then become dangerously narrow, or the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Smoking, diabetes and stress also may contribute to a stroke attack; and
Whereas, Stroke can often be avoided by controlling its risk factors. Paying attention to stroke's warning signals, particularly the symptoms of a transplant ischemic attack, or "little stroke," can prevent serious damage to a victim's health and may even save his life. During this temporary attack, a person may experience numbness, weakness, or tingling in an extremity or side of the face, momentarily lose sight in one or both eyes, or have difficulty speaking. Such a "little stroke" requires immediate medical attention to prevent its profitable recurrence as a major attack; and
Whereas, Because so many of the condition's risk factors can be minimized by personal effort, public awareness is the key weapon in conquering stroke. The National Stroke Association, the National Heart Association, and other private voluntary agencies play an important role in educating the public about stroke and provide valuable services for victims and their families. We will do well to support their efforts and to heed their advice in care for our health; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 2007 as Stroke Awareness Month and recognize the contributions it is making to educate Americans about stroke risk factors, prevention, symptom recognition, and acting fast to treat stroke; and be it further
Resolved, That we honor and join other organizations throughout the state and this country as they use this occasion to contribute to our citizens living healthier lives; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the National Stroke Association, the National Heart Association, and their local chapters throughout the state of Michigan.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 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.
Reps. Hammon, Angerer, Clack, Condino, Constan, Dean, Espinoza, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hildenbrand, Hood, Hopgood, Johnson, Rick Jones, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows, Meisner, Melton, Miller, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Warren, Wojno and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 100.
A resolution commemorating May 2007 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Mental health is vital to our well-being, as well as that of our families and communities; and
Whereas, Mental health problems affect people from every walk of life. It is an illness that does not discriminate; and
Whereas, One in five adults and children have a mental illness; and
Whereas, Mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders are real, common and treatable illnesses; and
Whereas, Mental illnesses, collectively, are the most prevalent health problem in America today. They are more common than cancer, lung and heart disease combined; and
Whereas, People with mental health disorders can recover and lead full, healthy and productive lives; and
Whereas, An estimated two-thirds of adults with mental health problems are not getting the help they need; and
Whereas, Stigma associated with mental illness should no longer exist; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 2007 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we express our complete support for the leadership of the Michigan Department of Community Health,the Association for Children's Mental Health, Michigan health care providers, quality improvement partners, and consumer advocates in the delivery of effective mental health services in Michigan.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 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.
Reps. Miller, Wojno, Clack, Condino, Constan, Dean, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hammon, Hopgood, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows, Meisner, Melton, Polidori, Sak, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Vagnozzi, Warren and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 101.
A resolution to urge the United States Congress to oppose the South Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Whereas, The Bush Administration has negotiated a new free trade agreement with South Korea that fails to protect worker rights and will jeopardize tens of thousands of automotive jobs in the United States; and
Whereas, This flawed agreement is the largest since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and it contains no enforceable protections for workers' rights and will undermine the ability of the government to protect food safety, the environment, and public health; and
Whereas, This agreement will exacerbate and accelerate the loss of good jobs in the United States manufacturing sector, especially in automobiles, apparel, and electronics. The United States already has a massive trade deficit with South Korea, with a large portion of that deficit in automobiles and automobile parts; and
Whereas, The agreement will jeopardize thousands of automobile jobs because it opens the United States automobile market further while failing to address the barriers to the sale of United States automobiles in South Korea; and
Whereas, The United States Trade Representative rejected a very sensible proposal put forward by a bipartisan group ofmembers of Congress to tie any opening of the United States automobile market to concrete benchmarks in United States sales in Korea. Until such benchmarks are set, we do not have confidence that the South Korea Free Trade Agreement is in the best interests of the United States; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the United States Congress to oppose the South Korea Free Trade Agreement; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, May 9:
House Bill Nos. 4716 4717 4718 4719 4720 4721 4722 4723 4724 4725 4726 4727
House Joint Resolution L
Senate Bill Nos. 479 480 481 482 487
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Wednesday, May 9:
Senate Bill No. 105
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4259, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 24 and 51 (MCL 710.24 and 710.51), section 24 as amended by 2004 PA 487 and section 51 as amended by 1996 PA 409.
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. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Virgil Smith and Warren
Nays: Reps. Schuitmaker, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Condino, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Present: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Virgil Smith, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Bieda, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4433, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending sections 3, 31, and 32 (MCL 205.703, 205.731, and 205.732), section 3 as amended by 1992 PA 172, and by adding section 47.
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. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Mayes, Meisner, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Sheen, Steil, Pastor, Wenke and Calley
Nays: None
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Bieda, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4434, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending sections 26, 49, and 61 (MCL 205.726, 205.749, and 205.761), sections 26 and 49 as amended by 1980 PA 437 and section 61 as amended by 1992 PA 172.
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. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Mayes, Meisner, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Sheen, Steil, Pastor, Wenke and Calley
Nays: None
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Bieda, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4435, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending section 22 (MCL 205.722).
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. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Mayes, Meisner, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Sheen, Steil, Pastor, Wenke and Calley
Nays: None
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Bieda, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4436, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending section 62 (MCL 205.762), as amended by 1995 PA 232.
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. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Mayes, Meisner, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Sheen, Steil, Pastor, Wenke and Calley
Nays: None
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Bieda, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4437, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by repealing section 66 (MCL 205.766).
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. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Mayes, Meisner, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Sheen, Steil, Pastor, Wenke and Calley
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Bieda, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Present: Reps. Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Robert Jones, Mayes, Meisner, Melton, Sheltrown, Warren, Young, Meltzer, Sheen, Steil, Pastor, Wenke and Calley
Absent: Rep. Palmer
Excused: Rep. Palmer
The Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Byrum, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 69, entitled
A bill to provide for the establishment of a neighborhood improvement authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority; to correct and prevent deterioration in neighborhoods and certain other areas; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans and development areas; to promote residential and economic growth; to create a board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the board; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officials; to provide for rule promulgation; and to provide for enforcement of the act.
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. Byrum, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Meadows, Tobocman, Pavlov, Nitz and Opsommer
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Byrum, Chair, of the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Present: Reps. Byrum, Young, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Meadows, Tobocman, Pavlov, Nitz and Opsommer
Absent: Rep. Meekhof
Excused: Rep. Meekhof
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4721, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section20129a (MCL 324.20129a), as amended by 2005 PA 42.
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. Warren, Donigan, Ebli, Griffin, Kathleen Law, Leland, Meadows, Miller, Valentine, Robertson, Emmons, Moolenaar and Walker
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Warren, Chair, of the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Present: Reps. Warren, Donigan, Ebli, Griffin, Kathleen Law, Leland, Meadows, Miller, Valentine, Robertson, Emmons, Moolenaar and Walker
Absent: Reps. Palmer and Meekhof
Excused: Reps. Palmer and Meekhof
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Clack, Chair, of the Committee on Families and Children's Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Present: Reps. Clack, Dean, Accavitti, Hammon, Wojno and Stahl
Absent: Reps. Sheen, Hoogendyk and Palmer
Excused: Reps. Sheen, Hoogendyk and Palmer
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Accavitti, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Present: Reps. Accavitti, Mayes, Angerer, Brown, Ebli, Hammon, Hopgood, Lemmons, Lindberg, Melton, Miller, Nofs, Garfield, Moolenaar, Horn and Opsommer
Absent: Reps. Clemente, Palsrok and Huizenga
Excused: Reps. Clemente, Palsrok and Huizenga
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4322, 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 Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 105, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 8511 and 8513 (MCL 600.8511 and 600.8513), section 8511 as amended by 1999 PA 75 and section 8513 as added by 1984 PA 278.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. David Law introduced
House Bill No. 4728, entitled
A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled "Michigan legislative retirement system act," by amending section 71 (MCL 38.1071), as added by 1996 PA 486.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. David Law introduced
House Bill No. 4729, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 60 (MCL 38.60), as added by 1996 PA 487.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Bieda introduced
House Bill No. 4730, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Bieda introduced
House Bill No. 4731, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 335 (MCL 750.335), as amended by 2002 PA 672.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Virgil Smith introduced
House Bill No. 4732, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 523 (MCL 436.1523).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Johnson, Scott, Virgil Smith, Espinoza, Brown, Melton, Constan, Condino, Hammon, Accavitti, Kathleen Law, Jackson and Cheeks introduced
House Bill No. 4733, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2005 PA 214.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Rep. Gaffney introduced
House Bill No. 4734, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section8325 (MCL 324.8325).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Reps. Polidori, Clack, Rick Jones, Sheen, Garfield, Angerer, Vagnozzi, Constan, Gonzales, Sak, Dean, Farrah, Bennett, Espinoza, Mayes, Miller, Warren, Lahti, Lindberg, Hopgood, Ward, Nofs, Stahl, LaJoy, Hune, Virgil Smith, Meisner, Accavitti, Alma Smith, Meadows, Donigan, Hood, Byrum, McDowell, Melton and Lemmons introduced
House Bill No. 4735, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," by amending section 4a (MCL 722.954a), as added by 1997 PA 172.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children's Services.
Reps. Byrum, Brown, Agema, Stahl, Polidori, Gonzales, Espinoza and Lemmons introduced
House Bill No. 4736, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," by amending section 4a (MCL 722.954a), as added by 1997 PA 172.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children's Services.
Reps. Dean, Vagnozzi, Bauer, Rick Jones, Polidori, Stahl, Cheeks, Brown, Tobocman, Bennett, Jackson, Espinoza, Lemmons, Young, Hammel, Nofs, Hune, Steil, Hildenbrand, Huizenga, Condino, Clack and Scott introduced
House Bill No. 4737, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 13a of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.13a), as amended by 2004 PA 475.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children's Services.
Reps. Pearce, Stahl, Steil, Green, Agema, Rick Jones, Wenke, Pastor and Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4738, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 33d (MCL 791.233d), as amended by 2001 PA 86.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Dean, Rick Jones, Tobocman, Cushingberry, Polidori and Gonzales introduced
House Bill No. 4739, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 11a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Reps. Tobocman, Rick Jones, Dean, Cushingberry, Polidori and Gonzales introduced
House Bill No. 4740, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 105 (MCL 389.105), as amended by 2003 PA 306.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
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Rep. McDowell moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:25 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Byrnes declared the House adjourned until Thursday, May 10, at 12:00 Noon.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives