No. 21
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 12, 2009.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Jackson.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Agema—present Durhal—present Lahti—present Proos—present
Amash—present Ebli—present LeBlanc—present Roberts—present
Angerer—present Elsenheimer—present Leland—present Rocca—present
Ball—present Espinoza—present Lemmons—excused Rogers—present
Barnett—present Geiss—present Lindberg—present Schmidt, R.—present
Bauer—present Genetski—present Lipton—present Schmidt, W.—present
Bennett—present Gonzales—present Liss—present Schuitmaker—present
Bledsoe—present Green—present Lori—present Scott, B.—present
Bolger—present Gregory—present Lund—present Scott, P.—present
Booher—present Griffin—present Marleau—present Scripps—present
Brown, L.—present Haase—present Mayes—present Segal—present
Brown, T.—present Haines—present McDowell—present Sheltrown—present
Byrnes—present Hammel—present McMillin—present Simpson—present
Byrum—present Hansen—present Meadows—present Slavens—present
Calley—present Haugh—present Meekhof—present Slezak—present
Caul—present Haveman—present Melton—present Smith—present
Clemente—present Hildenbrand—present Meltzer—present Spade—present
Constan—present Horn—present Miller—present Stamas—present
Corriveau—present Huckleberry—present Moore—present Stanley—present
Coulouris—present Jackson—present Moss—present Switalski—present
Crawford—present Johnson—present Nathan—present Tlaib—present
Cushingberry—present Jones, Rick—present Nerat—present Tyler—present
Daley—present Jones, Robert—present Neumann—present Valentine—present
Dean—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Walsh—present
Denby—present Kennedy—present Pavlov—present Warren—present
DeShazor—present Knollenberg—present Pearce—present Womack—present
Dillon—present Kowall—present Polidori—present Young—present
Donigan—present Kurtz—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Douglas A. Geiss, from the 22nd District, offered the following invocation:
“My fellow legislators in this body of leaders, we begin today’s session at a point in time when all seems so uncertain and challenged. Therefore, I invite you to listen to a scene ‘Chronicled’ in Jewish Scriptures of an important moment in their history. It was a time of rebuilding and a time when the great King Josiah [Joe-sigh-ah] needed something to bring the people together. And so I share with you this reading:
Hilkiah [Hill-kai-ah] found the book of the Law of the Lord given through Moses. He reported this saying, ‘I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord’ … King Josiah, then, convened all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. He went up to the house of the Lord with all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, all the people great and small; and he had read aloud the entire text of the book of covenant that had been found in the house of the Lord. Standing at his post, the King made a covenant before the Lord to follow the Lord and to keep his commandments, decrees, and statutes with his whole heart and soul.
My fellow legislators we pause for a moment and consider our own story: The challenges before us, the fears that must be battled and the hopes to be nourished. We look into ourselves and with humble awareness find inspiration in King Josiah, a man reconciled with God, a man reconciled to the greatest truths that guard our human soul. Our prayer then is similar to his. For we too look to invoke sacred commitments in our journey forward. Through each may form and fashion that commitment and covenant differently, each recognizes something greater than him or herself in the public service we offer. So we pray for God’s blessing in all, we pray for a renewal to touch our state, our people, our government, and ultimately our hearts. A blessing that goes beyond the boundaries of time, a blessing that lasts for ever and ever. Amen.”
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Rep. Agema moved that Rep. Marleau be excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that Rep. Lemmons be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4083, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 125.2011), as amended by 1987 PA 278.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Miller moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4083, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 125.2011), as amended by 1987 PA 278.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 41 Yeas—82
Angerer Durhal Lahti Rogers
Ball Ebli LeBlanc Schmidt, R.
Barnett Espinoza Leland Scott, B.
Bauer Geiss Lindberg Scott, P.
Bennett Gonzales Lipton Scripps
Bledsoe Gregory Liss Segal
Bolger Griffin Mayes Sheltrown
Brown, L. Haase McDowell Simpson
Brown, T. Haines McMillin Slavens
Byrnes Hammel Meadows Slezak
Byrum Hansen Melton Smith
Calley Haugh Miller Spade
Clemente Horn Moore Stamas
Constan Huckleberry Nathan Stanley
Corriveau Jackson Nerat Switalski
Coulouris Johnson Neumann Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pearce Valentine
Dean Jones, Robert Polidori Warren
DeShazor Kandrevas Roberts Womack
Dillon Kennedy Rocca Young
Donigan Kowall
Nays—26
Agema Elsenheimer Lori Pavlov
Amash Genetski Lund Proos
Booher Green Meekhof Schmidt, W.
Caul Haveman Meltzer Schuitmaker
Crawford Hildenbrand Moss Tyler
Daley Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
Denby Kurtz
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Bennett, Byrnes, Byrum, Constan, Corriveau, Dean, Donigan, Durhal, Espinoza, Gonzales, Gregory, Haase, Hammel, Huckleberry, Johnson, Kandrevas, Lahti, LeBlanc, Leland, Lipton, Mayes, McDowell, Melton, Nathan, Neumann, Scripps, Simpson, Smith, Stanley, Switalski and Warren were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
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Rep. Hildenbrand, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4090, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 435 (MCL 208.1435), as amended by 2008 PA 448.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Corriveau moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4090, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 435 (MCL 208.1435), as amended by 2008 PA 448.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 42 Yeas—83
Angerer Durhal Lahti Rogers
Ball Ebli LeBlanc Schmidt, R.
Barnett Espinoza Leland Scott, B.
Bauer Geiss Lindberg Scott, P.
Bennett Gonzales Lipton Scripps
Bledsoe Gregory Liss Segal
Bolger Griffin Mayes Sheltrown
Brown, L. Haase McDowell Simpson
Brown, T. Haines McMillin Slavens
Byrnes Hammel Meadows Slezak
Byrum Hansen Melton Smith
Calley Haugh Meltzer Spade
Clemente Horn Miller Stamas
Constan Huckleberry Moore Stanley
Corriveau Jackson Nathan Switalski
Coulouris Johnson Nerat Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine
Dean Jones, Robert Pearce Warren
DeShazor Kandrevas Polidori Womack
Dillon Kennedy Roberts Young
Donigan Kowall Rocca
Nays—25
Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Genetski Lori Proos
Booher Green Lund Schmidt, W.
Caul Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker
Crawford Hildenbrand Moss Tyler
Daley Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
Denby
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4084, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 125.2665), as amended by 2007 PA 201.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Slavens moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Angerer moved that Rep. Corriveau be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4084, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 125.2665), as amended by 2007 PA 201.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 43 Yeas—82
Angerer Ebli LeBlanc Rogers
Ball Espinoza Leland Schmidt, R.
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Scott, B.
Bauer Gonzales Lipton Scott, P.
Bennett Gregory Liss Scripps
Bledsoe Griffin Mayes Segal
Bolger Haase McDowell Sheltrown
Brown, L. Haines McMillin Simpson
Brown, T. Hammel Meadows Slavens
Byrnes Hansen Melton Slezak
Byrum Haugh Miller Smith
Calley Horn Moore Spade
Clemente Huckleberry Nathan Stamas
Constan Jackson Nerat Stanley
Coulouris Johnson Neumann Switalski
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Opsommer Tlaib
Dean Jones, Robert Pearce Valentine
DeShazor Kandrevas Polidori Warren
Dillon Kennedy Roberts Womack
Donigan Kowall Rocca Young
Durhal Lahti
Nays—25
Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Genetski Lori Proos
Booher Green Lund Schmidt, W.
Caul Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker
Crawford Hildenbrand Meltzer Tyler
Daley Knollenberg Moss Walsh
Denby
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
______
Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4085, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 241a (MCL 18.1241a), as added by 1988 PA 504.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Hansen moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 3, after “contract.” by striking out the balance of the section.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Hansen moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, by striking out all of line 2 through “property” on line 3 and inserting “FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODS, SERVICES, OR INFRASTRUCTURE”.
2. Amend page 2, line 3, after “contract.” by striking out the balance of the section.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Meadows moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4085, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 241a (MCL 18.1241a), as added by 1988 PA 504.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 44 Yeas—66
Angerer Ebli Leland Scott, B.
Barnett Espinoza Lindberg Scripps
Bauer Geiss Lipton Segal
Bennett Gonzales Liss Sheltrown
Bledsoe Gregory Mayes Simpson
Brown, L. Griffin McDowell Slavens
Brown, T. Haase Meadows Slezak
Byrnes Hammel Melton Smith
Byrum Haugh Miller Spade
Clemente Huckleberry Nathan Stanley
Constan Jackson Nerat Switalski
Coulouris Johnson Neumann Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Polidori Valentine
Dean Kandrevas Roberts Warren
Dillon Kennedy Rocca Womack
Donigan Lahti Schmidt, R. Young
Durhal LeBlanc
Nays—41
Agema Elsenheimer Kowall Pavlov
Amash Genetski Kurtz Pearce
Ball Green Lori Proos
Bolger Haines Lund Rogers
Booher Hansen McMillin Schmidt, W.
Calley Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker
Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Scott, P.
Crawford Horn Moore Stamas
Daley Jones, Rick Moss Tyler
Denby Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
DeShazor
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4086, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 264 (MCL 18.1264), as added by 1988 PA 504, and by adding section 264a.
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. Hansen moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 10, after “KNOWINGLY” by striking out “OR REPEATEDLY”.
2. Amend page 2, line 6, after “KNOWINGLY” by striking out the balance of the line through “REPEATEDLY” on line 7.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Agema moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 5, after “CONTRACT” by inserting a comma and “A CLAUSE REQUIRING THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ITS EMPLOYEES AND THAT THE CONTRACTOR WILL NOT CONTRACT WITH ANY BUSINESS ENTITY UNLESS THAT BUSINESS ENTITY AGREES TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, THROUGH THE USE OF THE E-VERIFY SYSTEM OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OR AN EQUIVALENT IDENTITY VERIFICATION SYSTEM,”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Ebli moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4086, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 264 (MCL 18.1264), as added by 1988 PA 504, and by adding section 264a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 45 Yeas—66
Angerer Ebli Leland Scott, B.
Barnett Espinoza Lindberg Scripps
Bauer Geiss Lipton Segal
Bennett Gonzales Liss Sheltrown
Bledsoe Gregory Mayes Simpson
Brown, L. Griffin McDowell Slavens
Brown, T. Haase Meadows Slezak
Byrnes Hammel Melton Smith
Byrum Haugh Miller Spade
Clemente Huckleberry Nathan Stanley
Constan Jackson Nerat Switalski
Coulouris Johnson Neumann Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Polidori Valentine
Dean Kandrevas Roberts Warren
Dillon Kennedy Rocca Womack
Donigan Lahti Schmidt, R. Young
Durhal LeBlanc
Nays—41
Agema Elsenheimer Kowall Pavlov
Amash Genetski Kurtz Pearce
Ball Green Lori Proos
Bolger Haines Lund Rogers
Booher Hansen McMillin Schmidt, W.
Calley Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker
Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Scott, P.
Crawford Horn Moore Stamas
Daley Jones, Rick Moss Tyler
Denby Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
DeShazor
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
______
Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4087, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 241c.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Lisa Brown moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4087, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 241c.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 46 Yeas—86
Angerer Durhal LeBlanc Rogers
Ball Ebli Leland Schmidt, R.
Barnett Espinoza Lindberg Scott, B.
Bauer Geiss Lipton Scott, P.
Bennett Gonzales Liss Scripps
Bledsoe Gregory Mayes Segal
Bolger Griffin McDowell Sheltrown
Brown, L. Haase McMillin Simpson
Brown, T. Haines Meadows Slavens
Byrnes Hammel Melton Slezak
Byrum Hansen Meltzer Smith
Calley Haugh Miller Spade
Caul Horn Moore Stamas
Clemente Huckleberry Moss Stanley
Constan Jackson Nathan Switalski
Coulouris Johnson Nerat Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine
Dean Jones, Robert Pearce Walsh
Denby Kandrevas Polidori Warren
DeShazor Kennedy Roberts Womack
Dillon Knollenberg Rocca Young
Donigan Lahti
Nays—21
Agema Genetski Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Green Lori Proos
Booher Haveman Lund Schmidt, W.
Crawford Hildenbrand Meekhof Schuitmaker
Daley Kowall Opsommer Tyler
Elsenheimer
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
______
Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4088, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending sections 15 and 16 (MCL 125.2695 and 125.2696), and by adding sections 8g and 8h.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Simpson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4088, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending sections 15 and 16 (MCL 125.2695 and 125.2696), and by adding sections 8g and 8h.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 47 Yeas—81
Angerer Ebli Lahti Rocca
Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Rogers
Barnett Geiss Leland Schmidt, R.
Bauer Gonzales Lindberg Scott, B.
Bennett Gregory Lipton Scott, P.
Bledsoe Griffin Liss Scripps
Bolger Haase Mayes Segal
Brown, L. Haines McDowell Sheltrown
Brown, T. Hammel McMillin Simpson
Byrnes Hansen Meadows Slavens
Byrum Haugh Melton Slezak
Calley Horn Meltzer Smith
Clemente Huckleberry Miller Spade
Constan Jackson Moore Stanley
Coulouris Johnson Nathan Switalski
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Nerat Tlaib
Dean Jones, Robert Neumann Valentine
DeShazor Kandrevas Pearce Warren
Dillon Kennedy Polidori Womack
Donigan Kurtz Roberts Young
Durhal
Nays—26
Agema Elsenheimer Lori Proos
Amash Genetski Lund Schmidt, W.
Booher Green Meekhof Schuitmaker
Caul Haveman Moss Stamas
Crawford Hildenbrand Opsommer Tyler
Daley Knollenberg Pavlov Walsh
Denby Kowall
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
______
Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4089, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending sections 8 and 10 (MCL 207.808 and 207.810), section 8 as amended by 2008 PA 257 and section 10 as amended by 2006 PA 283.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Nerat moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4089, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending sections 8 and 10 (MCL 207.808 and 207.810), section 8 as amended by 2008 PA 257 and section 10 as amended by 2006 PA 283.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 48 Yeas—81
Angerer Ebli LeBlanc Rogers
Ball Espinoza Leland Schmidt, R.
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Scott, B.
Bauer Gonzales Lipton Scott, P.
Bennett Gregory Liss Scripps
Bledsoe Griffin Mayes Segal
Bolger Haase McDowell Sheltrown
Brown, L. Haines McMillin Simpson
Brown, T. Hammel Meadows Slavens
Byrnes Hansen Melton Slezak
Byrum Haugh Meltzer Smith
Calley Horn Miller Spade
Clemente Huckleberry Moore Stamas
Constan Jackson Nathan Stanley
Coulouris Johnson Nerat Switalski
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Neumann Tlaib
Dean Jones, Robert Pearce Valentine
DeShazor Kandrevas Polidori Warren
Dillon Kennedy Roberts Womack
Donigan Lahti Rocca Young
Durhal
Nays—26
Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Genetski Lori Proos
Booher Green Lund Schmidt, W.
Caul Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker
Crawford Hildenbrand Moss Tyler
Daley Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
Denby Kowall
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
______
Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4091, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “Obsolete property rehabilitation act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 125.2788), as amended by 2006 PA 667.
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. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 5, line 14, after “THE” by striking out “LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNIT” and inserting “APPLICANT”.
2. Amend page 5, line 19, after “JOBS” by inserting “BY THE APPLICANT”.
3. Amend page 5, line 23, after “CREATED” by inserting “BY THE APPLICANT”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Huckleberry moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4091, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “Obsolete property rehabilitation act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 125.2788), as amended by 2006 PA 667.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 49 Yeas—80
Angerer Durhal Lahti Rocca
Ball Ebli LeBlanc Rogers
Barnett Espinoza Leland Schmidt, R.
Bauer Geiss Lindberg Scott, B.
Bennett Gonzales Lipton Scott, P.
Bledsoe Gregory Liss Scripps
Bolger Griffin Mayes Segal
Brown, L. Haase McDowell Sheltrown
Brown, T. Haines McMillin Simpson
Byrnes Hammel Meadows Slavens
Byrum Hansen Melton Slezak
Calley Haugh Meltzer Smith
Clemente Horn Miller Spade
Constan Huckleberry Moore Stanley
Coulouris Jackson Nathan Switalski
Cushingberry Johnson Nerat Tlaib
Dean Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine
DeShazor Jones, Robert Pearce Warren
Dillon Kandrevas Polidori Womack
Donigan Kennedy Roberts Young
Nays—27
Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Proos
Amash Genetski Lori Schmidt, W.
Booher Green Lund Schuitmaker
Caul Haveman Meekhof Stamas
Crawford Hildenbrand Moss Tyler
Daley Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
Denby Kowall Pavlov
In The Chair: Byrnes
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Angerer moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “Obsolete property rehabilitation act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 125.2788), as amended by 2008 PA 504.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
______
Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4092, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 62, entitled “Industrial development revenue bond act of 1963,” (MCL 125.1251 to 125.1267) by adding section 5a.
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. Hansen moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 2, after “KNOWINGLY” by striking out “OR REPEATEDLY”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 3, after “THE” by striking out “GOVERNING BODY OF THE MUNICIPALITY” and inserting “APPLICANT”.
2. Amend page 3, line 7, after “JOBS” by inserting “BY THE APPLICANT”.
3. Amend page 3, line 10, after “CREATED” by inserting “BY THE APPLICANT”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Constan moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4092, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 62, entitled “Industrial development revenue bond act of 1963,” (MCL 125.1251 to 125.1267) by adding section 5a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 50 Yeas—75
Angerer Donigan Lahti Schmidt, R.
Ball Durhal LeBlanc Scott, B.
Barnett Ebli Leland Scott, P.
Bauer Espinoza Lindberg Scripps
Bennett Geiss Lipton Segal
Bledsoe Gonzales Liss Sheltrown
Bolger Gregory Mayes Simpson
Brown, L. Griffin McDowell Slavens
Brown, T. Haase Meadows Slezak
Byrnes Hammel Melton Smith
Byrum Haugh Miller Spade
Calley Horn Moore Stanley
Clemente Huckleberry Nathan Switalski
Constan Jackson Nerat Tlaib
Coulouris Johnson Neumann Valentine
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pearce Warren
Dean Jones, Robert Polidori Womack
DeShazor Kandrevas Roberts Young
Dillon Kennedy Rocca
Nays—32
Agema Genetski Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Green Lori Proos
Booher Haines Lund Rogers
Caul Hansen McMillin Schmidt, W.
Crawford Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker
Daley Hildenbrand Meltzer Stamas
Denby Knollenberg Moss Tyler
Elsenheimer Kowall Opsommer Walsh
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
______
Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4093, 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 4 (MCL 207.554), as amended by 2004 PA 437.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 5, line 12, after “THE” by striking out “LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNIT” and inserting “APPLICANT”.
2. Amend page 5, line 17, after “JOBS” by inserting “BY THE APPLICANT”.
3. Amend page 5, line 21, after “CREATED” by inserting “BY THE APPLICANT”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Bettie Scott moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4093, 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 4 (MCL 207.554), as amended by 2004 PA 437.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 51 Yeas—79
Angerer Durhal Lahti Rogers
Ball Ebli LeBlanc Schmidt, R.
Barnett Espinoza Leland Scott, B.
Bauer Geiss Lindberg Scott, P.
Bennett Gonzales Lipton Scripps
Bledsoe Gregory Liss Segal
Bolger Griffin Mayes Sheltrown
Brown, L. Haase McDowell Simpson
Brown, T. Haines Meadows Slavens
Byrnes Hammel Melton Slezak
Byrum Hansen Meltzer Smith
Calley Haugh Miller Spade
Clemente Horn Moore Stanley
Constan Huckleberry Nathan Switalski
Coulouris Jackson Nerat Tlaib
Cushingberry Johnson Neumann Valentine
Dean Jones, Rick Pearce Warren
DeShazor Jones, Robert Polidori Womack
Dillon Kandrevas Roberts Young
Donigan Kennedy Rocca
Nays—28
Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Genetski Lori Proos
Booher Green Lund Schmidt, W.
Caul Haveman McMillin Schuitmaker
Crawford Hildenbrand Meekhof Stamas
Daley Knollenberg Moss Tyler
Denby Kowall Opsommer Walsh
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
______
Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4094, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 13 (MCL 247.913) and by adding section 9a.
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. Hansen moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 9, after “KNOWINGLY” by striking out “OR REPEATEDLY”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Roberts moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4094, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 13 (MCL 247.913) and by adding section 9a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 52 Yeas—71
Angerer Donigan Lahti Scott, B.
Ball Durhal LeBlanc Scott, P.
Barnett Ebli Leland Scripps
Bauer Espinoza Lindberg Segal
Bennett Geiss Lipton Sheltrown
Bledsoe Gonzales Liss Simpson
Bolger Gregory Mayes Slavens
Brown, L. Griffin McDowell Slezak
Brown, T. Haase Meadows Smith
Byrnes Hammel Melton Spade
Byrum Hansen Miller Stanley
Clemente Haugh Nathan Switalski
Constan Huckleberry Nerat Tlaib
Coulouris Jackson Neumann Valentine
Cushingberry Johnson Polidori Warren
Dean Jones, Robert Roberts Womack
DeShazor Kandrevas Rocca Young
Dillon Kennedy Schmidt, R.
Nays—36
Agema Genetski Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Green Lori Pearce
Booher Haines Lund Proos
Calley Haveman McMillin Rogers
Caul Hildenbrand Meekhof Schmidt, W.
Crawford Horn Meltzer Schuitmaker
Daley Jones, Rick Moore Stamas
Denby Knollenberg Moss Tyler
Elsenheimer Kowall Opsommer Walsh
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Schuitmaker, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
House Bill 4083-4094 - ‘Hire Michigan First’
House Bills 4083-4094, while well-intentioned, have several serious drawbacks that I cannot support.
These bills disqualify employers from doing business with the government or receiving tax incentives if they fail to hire exclusively Michigan residents whenever possible. The purported aim is to create jobs, but in reality these bills create additional burdens that make it harder for companies to hire new employees, make it harder for our state to attract new investment, and will make Michigan a less competitive place to do business.
These bills could have a negative impact on the MEDC’s ability to attract out-of-state or out-of-country businesses through the use of tax incentives.
These bills include special exemptions for employees from out-of-state as long as they are in a union, favoring unionized companies at the expense of family businesses. This provision may also run afoul of federal labor laws that specifically prohibit states from making rules that favor unions over non-union employees, and may jeopardize our state’s ability to receive federal funds.
These bills ignore the special needs of businesses in border communities, making them ineligible to receive tax credits and incentives or do business with the government.
These bills could end up wasting taxpayer money if contracts are awarded to companies who only hire Michigan residents but who are not the most-qualified and equipped to handle a state contract. On this point, it should be noted the state itself has demonstrated an inability to hire qualified Michigan firms for certain projects.
These bills may have the unintended consequence of actually discouraging companies from applying for tax credits because of the penalties that could be imposed if an employer is found to not be in compliance, especially considering determining whether a business made a good-faith effort to hire a Michigan resident first is subjective.
Finally, the provision to prevent hiring of illegal aliens, while again well-intentioned, absolves the government of its obligation to enforce immigration laws and instead pushes the burden on employers to verify legal status of employees, which will make it even more expensive for an employer to hire new employees.
While there are parts of this legislation I support, as a whole I am concerned it could actually harm our ability to create jobs. For these reasons, I cannot support these bills at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4072, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 20d (MCL 38.20d), as amended by 2002 PA 93.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Meadows moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4072, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 20d (MCL 38.20d), as amended by 2002 PA 93.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 53 Yeas—95
Agema Elsenheimer Lahti Rogers
Amash Espinoza LeBlanc Schmidt, R.
Angerer Geiss Leland Schmidt, W.
Barnett Genetski Lipton Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Gonzales Liss Scott, B.
Bolger Gregory Lori Scott, P.
Booher Griffin Mayes Scripps
Brown, L. Haase McDowell Segal
Brown, T. Haines McMillin Sheltrown
Byrnes Hammel Meadows Simpson
Calley Hansen Meekhof Slavens
Clemente Haugh Melton Slezak
Constan Haveman Meltzer Smith
Coulouris Hildenbrand Miller Spade
Crawford Horn Moore Stamas
Cushingberry Huckleberry Moss Stanley
Daley Jackson Nathan Switalski
Dean Johnson Nerat Tlaib
Denby Jones, Robert Neumann Tyler
DeShazor Kandrevas Pavlov Valentine
Dillon Kennedy Polidori Walsh
Donigan Knollenberg Proos Warren
Durhal Kowall Roberts Womack
Ebli Kurtz Rocca
Nays—12
Ball Byrum Jones, Rick Opsommer
Bauer Caul Lindberg Pearce
Bennett Green Lund Young
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer 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. 4353, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2007 PA 154.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 13, line 3, after “subdivision” by striking out the balance of the line through ““Qualified” on line 21 of page 17 and inserting a comma and ““QUALIFIED”.
2. Amend page 17, line 23, by striking out “(A)” and inserting “(i)”.
3. Amend page 17, line 26, by striking out “(B)” and inserting “(ii)”.
4. Amend page 18, line 2, by striking out “(C)” and inserting “(iii)”.
5. Amend page 18, line 4, by striking out “(D)” and inserting “(iv)”.
6. Amend page 18, line 10, by striking out all of sub-subparagraphs (E) and (F).
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. McMillin,
Rep. McMillin demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. McMillin,
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 54 Yeas—77
Agema Green Liss Rocca
Amash Griffin Lori Rogers
Ball Haase Lund Schmidt, R.
Barnett Haines Mayes Schmidt, W.
Bledsoe Hammel McDowell Schuitmaker
Bolger Hansen McMillin Scott, P.
Booher Haugh Meekhof Scripps
Brown, L. Haveman Meltzer Segal
Brown, T. Hildenbrand Miller Sheltrown
Byrum Horn Moore Simpson
Calley Huckleberry Moss Slavens
Caul Jones, Rick Nerat Slezak
Crawford Jones, Robert Neumann Spade
Daley Kandrevas Opsommer Stamas
Denby Kennedy Pavlov Stanley
DeShazor Knollenberg Pearce Switalski
Ebli Kowall Polidori Tyler
Elsenheimer Kurtz Proos Valentine
Espinoza LeBlanc Roberts Walsh
Genetski
Nays—30
Angerer Dean Johnson Nathan
Bauer Dillon Lahti Scott, B.
Bennett Donigan Leland Smith
Byrnes Durhal Lindberg Tlaib
Clemente Geiss Lipton Warren
Constan Gonzales Meadows Womack
Coulouris Gregory Melton Young
Cushingberry Jackson
In The Chair: Byrnes
Rep. Clemente 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. Clemente moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4353, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2007 PA 154.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 55 Yeas—97
Angerer Espinoza Lahti Rocca
Barnett Geiss LeBlanc Schmidt, R.
Bauer Gonzales Leland Schmidt, W.
Bennett Green Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Gregory Lipton Scott, B.
Bolger Griffin Liss Scott, P.
Booher Haase Lori Scripps
Brown, L. Haines Lund Segal
Brown, T. Hammel Mayes Sheltrown
Byrnes Hansen McDowell Simpson
Byrum Haugh Meadows Slavens
Calley Haveman Melton Slezak
Clemente Hildenbrand Meltzer Smith
Constan Horn Miller Spade
Coulouris Huckleberry Moore Stamas
Crawford Jackson Nathan Stanley
Cushingberry Johnson Nerat Switalski
Daley Jones, Rick Neumann Tlaib
Dean Jones, Robert Opsommer Tyler
Denby Kandrevas Pavlov Valentine
DeShazor Kennedy Pearce Walsh
Dillon Knollenberg Polidori Warren
Donigan Kowall Proos Womack
Durhal Kurtz Roberts Young
Ebli
Nays—10
Agema Caul McMillin Moss
Amash Elsenheimer Meekhof Rogers
Ball Genetski
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer 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. 4125, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 7k.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Families and Children’s Services,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Spade moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4125, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 7k.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 56 Yeas—107
Agema Durhal Kurtz Roberts
Amash Ebli Lahti Rocca
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rogers
Ball Espinoza Leland Schmidt, R.
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, W.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schuitmaker
Bennett Gonzales Liss Scott, B.
Bledsoe Green Lori Scott, P.
Bolger Gregory Lund Scripps
Booher Griffin Mayes Segal
Brown, L. Haase McDowell Sheltrown
Brown, T. Haines McMillin Simpson
Byrnes Hammel Meadows Slavens
Byrum Hansen Meekhof Slezak
Calley Haugh Melton Smith
Caul Haveman Meltzer Spade
Clemente Hildenbrand Miller Stamas
Constan Horn Moore Stanley
Coulouris Huckleberry Moss Switalski
Crawford Jackson Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Johnson Nerat Tyler
Daley Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine
Dean Jones, Robert Opsommer Walsh
Denby Kandrevas Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Kennedy Pearce Womack
Dillon Knollenberg Polidori Young
Donigan Kowall Proos
Nays—0
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer 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. 4117, entitled
A bill to provide for remedies and prescribe civil sanctions against a person who presents a false or fraudulent claim to obtain money, property, or services from this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies; and to prohibit retaliation against a person who pursues a remedy under this act.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Meadows moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 14, line 26, after “Sec. 11.” by striking out all of subsection (1) and inserting:
“(1) A person shall not bring an action under section 5 after the later of the following:
(a) Six years after the act on which the action is based was committed.
(b) Three years after the official of this state or the political subdivision who is charged with the responsibility to act in the circumstances discovers the act on which the action is based, but in no event more than 10 years after the act was committed.
(2) A person may bring an action under section 5 for conduct that occurred before the effective date of this act if the action is filed within the time limitation in subsection (1).” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
2. Amend page 15, line 6, by striking out all of subsection (3).
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 15, after “property” by inserting “or money”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Polidori moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4117, entitled
A bill to provide for remedies and prescribe civil sanctions against a person who presents a false or fraudulent claim to obtain money, property, or services from this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies; and to prohibit retaliation against a person who pursues a remedy under this act.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 57 Yeas—107
Agema Durhal Kurtz Roberts
Amash Ebli Lahti Rocca
Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Rogers
Ball Espinoza Leland Schmidt, R.
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, W.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schuitmaker
Bennett Gonzales Liss Scott, B.
Bledsoe Green Lori Scott, P.
Bolger Gregory Lund Scripps
Booher Griffin Mayes Segal
Brown, L. Haase McDowell Sheltrown
Brown, T. Haines McMillin Simpson
Byrnes Hammel Meadows Slavens
Byrum Hansen Meekhof Slezak
Calley Haugh Melton Smith
Caul Haveman Meltzer Spade
Clemente Hildenbrand Miller Stamas
Constan Horn Moore Stanley
Coulouris Huckleberry Moss Switalski
Crawford Jackson Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Johnson Nerat Tyler
Daley Jones, Rick Neumann Valentine
Dean Jones, Robert Opsommer Walsh
Denby Kandrevas Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Kennedy Pearce Womack
Dillon Knollenberg Polidori Young
Donigan Kowall Proos
Nays—0
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer 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. Angerer moved to suspend that portion of Rule 41 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.
Reps. Tlaib, Kandrevas, Coulouris, Geiss, Switalski, Constan, Liss, Barnett, Slezak, Warren, Scripps, Ebli, Valentine, Lipton, Polidori, Gonzales, Donigan, Dean, Stanley, Durhal, Gregory, Haugh, LeBlanc, Meadows and Spade offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 44.
A resolution to urge the United States Coast Guard to study the health, human, and environmental impact of the proposed twin spanning of the Ambassador Bridge on the city of Detroit, region, and the residents of the Southwest Detroit community and to determine that an environmental impact study is needed.
Whereas, The United States Coast Guard has released its draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed twin spanning of the Ambassador Bridge across the Detroit River. The draft report contains several inaccuracies that do not consider the bi-national study findings that the proposed twin span has significant impact on air quality and raises homeland security concerns; and
Whereas, A full, proper and appropriate Environmental Impact Statement not only assesses the potential environmental harm that will result from the construction of a twin span, but it will also provide guidelines to ensure that these risks are sufficiently mitigated; and
Whereas, The environmental impact of the twin spanning proposal on the Southwest Detroit community will be significant and far-reaching. The area already has some of the poorest air quality in the state. The Coast Guard is obligated to consider federal laws, including those that regulate coastal management, wetlands, endangered species, noise, clean air and water, and historic preservation. They are also obligated to consult with federal agencies with expertise in environmental matters, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, with whose help a more complete environmental impact study should be conducted; and
Whereas, An environmental impact statement is of particular need due to recent actions of the Detroit International Bridge Company that go against agreements with the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Transportation Administration. Redesigning the Gateway Plaza to redirect traffic onto local streets goes against the purpose and need of the Gateway Project and will lead to significant environmental impacts to the neighborhoods surrounding the Ambassador Bridge. Already, unnecessary delays in construction and the failure to keep bridge traffic off the surface streets of the Southwest Detroit community have added to years of inconvenience and prolonged exposure to diesel fumes from trucks rerouted through the neighborhoods near the Ambassador Bridge; and
Whereas, The private developers of the proposed twin-spanning of the Ambassador Bridge have moved forward with construction of their twin span without appropriate federal, local, or Canadian approval. They must be encouraged to sufficiently study air quality, traffic noise, security, and other potential impacts the project would have on the Southwest Detroit community; and
Whereas, The cities of Detroit and Windsor and the Canadian provincial and national governments share concerns about truck traffic in the area and a desire for any new border crossing to be publicly owned. The Detroit River International Crossing Study, conducted by the Michigan Department of Transportation over the last 3 years, evaluated several proposed solutions to enhance traffic flow over the Detroit River and eliminated the twin spanning option for feasibility reasons. State and local permits and approval may not be obtainable because of the dramatic community impacts of the proposal on both sides of the border; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Coast Guard to conduct further analysis and issue an environmental impact statement for the proposed twin spanning of the Detroit River at the Ambassador Bridge; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Coast Guard.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Agema, Moss, Walsh, Kowall, Kurtz, McMillin, Lund, Elsenheimer, DeShazor, Amash, Genetski, Haines, Meekhof, Rogers, Green, Haugh and Lori offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 45.
A resolution to urge the Civil Service Commission to negotiate and implement a 5 percent reduction of pay and benefits for state employees.
Whereas, Article XI, Section 5, of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that increases in rates of compensation for employees in the state classified service authorized by the Civil Service Commission, require prior notice to the Governor. The Constitution also requires that such increases be transmitted to the Legislature as part of the budget; and
Whereas, On December 19, 2007, the Civil Service Commission approved multi-year collective bargaining agreements with five state employee unions representing nine bargaining units for Fiscal Years 2009, 2010, and 2011. Fiscal Year 2010 pay adjustments contained in all of these agreements are reflected in the transmittal. The State Police enlisted unit is currently in the process of negotiations; and
Whereas, On December 10, 2008, the Civil Service Commission approved Fiscal Year 2010 pay adjustments for non-exclusively represented state classified employees. These adjustments are in line with adjustments the commission authorized for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements; and
Whereas, The cost of the adjustments for Fiscal Year 2010 is estimated to be $39.3 million, including the state’s share of FICA and retirement contributions, along with an employee concession of $50 million; and
Whereas, Steps need to be taken to bring state expenditures in line with the current level of our economy. The private sector is rapidly making changes and adapting to Michigan’s new economy, while state government has not. Revenues to the state have not kept up with costs, and no growth is forecasted through Fiscal Year 2010. The current recession is one for the record books and is deepening; and
Whereas, State employees have made concessions in the past, and in light of the current status of our economy, state employees need to make more concessions. The state should take actions to contain the cost of government. While some reforms have been made, state government employees should be asked to reduce their wages and to pay more for their benefits. It is reported that the state of Michigan will be asking state employees to make $50 million in concessions, but this level of concession is not enough; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Civil Service Commission to negotiate and implement a 5 percent reduction of pay and benefits for state employees; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Civil Service Commission and to the Governor.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Warren, Leland, Terry Brown, Scripps, Lipton, Liss, Young, Miller, Tlaib, Durhal, Meadows, Barnett, Constan, Dean, Donigan, Geiss, Gonzales, Gregory, Haugh, LeBlanc, Lori, Neumann, Polidori, Spade and Switalski offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 46.
A resolution to encourage the citizens of the state of Michigan to participation in Earth Hour 2009.
Whereas, Earth Hour 2009 will be observed between 8:30PM and 9:30PM on Saturday, March 28th; and
Whereas, According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting accounts for roughly 22 percent of U.S. electricity consumption and is a significant contributor to our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions; and
Whereas, Our current patterns of energy consumption and production are unsustainable, and require considerable modification to remain solvent into the foreseeable future; and
Whereas, Our dependence predominantly on fossil fuels to produce energy imperils both our national security and environmental health; and
Whereas, Earth Hour, a program by which businesses, governments, and private individuals voluntarily forego nonessential electricity use for one hour, provides a global forum through which all concerned parties may express their solidarity and commitment to reducing the impact of global climate change; and
Whereas, Earth Hour underscores the importance of conservation as an integral part of a comprehensive energy policy to achieve sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of energy production and consumption; and
Whereas, An impending global crisis such as that presented by climate change can only adequately be met by an broad-based, cooperative, international effort; and
Whereas, At least 377 cities in over 64 countries and territories have pledged to participate in Earth Hour 2009; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body pledge our support for, and encourage Michigan citizens to participate in, Earth Hour 2009.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
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 Thursday, March 12:
House Bill Nos. 4560 4561 4562 4563 4564 4565
Senate Bill Nos. 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, March 12:
Senate Bill Nos. 69 151 190 191 201 322
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4402, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 140 to article 12.
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. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Leland, Meadows, Roberts, Scripps, Meekhof and Rick Jones
Nays: Reps. Daley, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
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: Thursday, March 12, 2009
Present: Reps. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Leland, Meadows, Roberts, Scripps, Meekhof, Daley, Rick Jones, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
Absent: Rep. Haveman
Excused: Rep. Haveman
The Committee on Banking and Financial Services, by Rep. Coulouris, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4234, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by repealing section 2629 (MCL 339.2629).
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. Coulouris, Scripps, Clemente, Mayes, Nathan, Booher, Calley, Kowall and Marleau
Nays: None
The Committee on Banking and Financial Services, by Rep. Coulouris, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4397, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 622 and 1223 (MCL 380.622 and 380.1223), as amended by 2008 PA 307.
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. Coulouris, Scripps, Clemente, Mayes, Booher, Calley, Kowall and Marleau
Nays: None
The Committee on Banking and Financial Services, by Rep. Coulouris, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4398, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 20, entitled “An act relative to the investment of funds of public corporations of the state; and to validate certain investments,” by amending section 1 (MCL 129.91), as amended by 2008 PA 308.
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. Coulouris, Scripps, Clemente, Mayes, Booher, Calley, Kowall and Marleau
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Coulouris, Chair, of the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, March 12, 2009
Present: Reps. Coulouris, Scripps, Clemente, Mayes, Nathan, Booher, Calley, Kowall and Marleau
Absent: Rep. Johnson
Excused: Rep. Johnson
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Melton, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4313, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1212 (MCL 380.1212), as amended by 2003 PA 299.
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. Melton, Lisa Brown, Bledsoe, Byrum, Corriveau, Geiss, Haase, Kennedy, Lindberg, Nathan, Polidori, Roberts, Sheltrown, Valentine, Ball, Pearce, Paul Scott and Tyler
Nays: Reps. Pavlov, Amash, DeShazor, McMillin and Walsh
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Melton, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, March 12, 2009
Present: Reps. Melton, Lisa Brown, Bledsoe, Byrum, Corriveau, Geiss, Haase, Kennedy, Lindberg, Nathan, Polidori, Roberts, Sheltrown, Valentine, Pavlov, Amash, Ball, DeShazor, McMillin, Pearce, Paul Scott, Tyler and Walsh
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Byrum, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, March 12, 2009
Present: Reps. Byrum, Young, Constan, Lipton, Neumann, Polidori, Segal, Sheltrown, Womack, Denby, Green, Haveman, Lund, Marleau, Moore and Rocca
Absent: Rep. Lemmons
Excused: Rep. Lemmons
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Byrnes, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, March 12, 2009
Present: Reps. Byrnes, Kandrevas, Donigan, Geiss, Griffin, Haugh, Leland, Nerat, Roy Schmidt, Young, Opsommer, Bolger, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Pearce, Wayne Schmidt and Paul Scott
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 69, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending sections 417 and 441 (MCL 208.1417 and 208.1441).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Senate Bill No. 151, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16335, 17801, 17820, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335, 333.17801, 333.17820, and 333.17821), section 16335 as added by 1993 PA 80, section 17801 as amended by 1987 PA 213, and sections 17820 and 17821 as amended by 2006 PA 387, and by adding sections 17823, 17824, 17825, 17826, and 17827.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senate Bill No. 190, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 484.3310).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Senate Bill No. 191, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 520 and 522 (MCL 206.520 and 206.522), section 520 as amended by 1995 PA 245 and section 522 as amended by 2000 PA 41.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Senate Bill No. 201, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2008 PA 438.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Senate Bill No. 322, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Messages from the Governor
Date: March 11, 2009
Time: 11:47 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4239 (Public Act No. 1, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state through the establishment of an unemployment compensation fund, and to provide for the disbursement thereof; to create certain other funds; to create the Michigan employment security commission, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the protection of the people of this state from the hazards of unemployment; to levy and provide for contributions from employers; to provide for the collection of such contributions; to enter into reciprocal agreements and to cooperate with agencies of the United States and of other states charged with the administration of any unemployment insurance law; to furnish certain information to certain governmental agencies for use in administering public benefit and child support programs and investigating and prosecuting fraud; to provide for the payment of benefits; to provide for appeals from redeterminations, decisions and notices of assessments; and for referees and a board of review to hear and decide the issues arising from redeterminations, decisions and notices of assessment; to provide for the cooperation of this state and compliance with the provisions of the social security act and the Wagner-Peyser act passed by the Congress of the United States of America; to provide for the establishment and maintenance of free public employment offices; to provide for the transfer of funds; to make appropriations for carrying out the provisions of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act,” by amending sections 11 and 19a (MCL 421.11 and 421.19a), section 11 as amended by 2005 PA 182 and section 19a as amended by 1983 PA 247.
(Filed with the Secretary of State March 11, 2009, at 1:00 p.m.)
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Opsommer introduced
House Bill No. 4566, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Moore introduced
House Bill No. 4567, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 24c (MCL 211.24c), as amended by 2003 PA 247.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Mayes, Rick Jones, Polidori, Espinoza, Pearce, Opsommer, Stamas, Lori, Walsh, Kowall, Sheltrown, Marleau, Kurtz, Knollenberg, Smith, Miller and Schuitmaker introduced
House Bill No. 4568, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 231a (MCL 750.231a), as amended by 2008 PA 196.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Rick Jones, Polidori, Espinoza, Pearce, Opsommer, Stamas, Lori, Walsh, Crawford, Kowall, Sheltrown, Marleau, Knollenberg, Mayes, Smith, Miller and Schuitmaker introduced
House Bill No. 4569, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.422), as amended by 2008 PA 406.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Reps. Rick Jones, Walsh, Lori, Crawford, Kowall, Knollenberg and Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4570, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled “Sex offenders registration act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.722), as amended by 2005 PA 301.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Meadows, Lipton and Constan introduced
House Bill No. 4571, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2169, 2912b, 2912d, 2912e, and 5856 (MCL 600.2169, 600.2912b, 600.2912d, 600.2912e, and 600.5856), sections 2169, 2912d, and 2912e as amended and section 2912b as added by 1993 PA 78 and section 5856 as amended by 2004 PA 87.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Agema, Rick Jones, Walsh, Kowall, Meltzer, Meekhof, Knollenberg, Haines, Rogers, Pearce, Opsommer, Calley, Wayne Schmidt, McMillin, Elsenheimer and Schuitmaker introduced
House Bill No. 4572, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 311b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Agema, Rick Jones, Walsh, Kowall, Meltzer, Meekhof, Knollenberg, Haines, Rogers, Pearce, Opsommer, Calley, Wayne Schmidt, McMillin, Elsenheimer and Schuitmaker introduced
House Bill No. 4573, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 543l.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Agema, Rick Jones, Walsh, Kowall, Meltzer, Meekhof, Knollenberg, Haines, Rogers, Pearce, Opsommer, Calley, Wayne Schmidt, McMillin, Elsenheimer and Schuitmaker introduced
House Bill No. 4574, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16bb of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16bb), as added by 2007 PA 20.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Ebli, Miller, Roberts, Kennedy, Valentine and Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4575, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending sections 1, 4, and 8a (MCL 125.1501, 125.1504, and 125.1508a), section 1 as amended and section 8a as added by 1999 PA 245 and section 4 as amended by 2004 PA 584.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Barnett and Johnson introduced
House Bill No. 4576, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 484.3306).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Reps. Warren, Gregory, Smith, Bauer and Polidori introduced
House Bill No. 4577, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 104a (MCL 38.1404a), as amended by 1998 PA 213.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Reps. Warren, Gregory, Scripps, Smith, Bauer and Polidori introduced
House Bill No. 4578, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 3206, 3207, 3208, 3209, and 3614 (MCL 700.3206, 700.3207, 700.3208, 700.3209, and 700.3614), section 3206 as amended by 2008 PA 41 and sections 3207, 3208, and 3209 as added and section 3614 as amended by 2006 PA 299.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Warren, Leland, Hansen, Terry Brown, Scripps, Lipton, Liss, Young, Tlaib, Durhal, Meadows and Miller introduced
House Bill No. 4579, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 41301 (MCL 324.41301), as amended by 2005 PA 77.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
Reps. Byrnes, Cushingberry, Melton, Paul Scott, Rick Jones, Warren, Scripps, Schuitmaker, Miller, Switalski, Geiss, Kennedy, Liss, Bauer, Lisa Brown, Neumann, Barnett, Haase, Mayes, Roberts, Bledsoe, Valentine, Donigan, Polidori, Lipton, Gregory, Meadows, Gonzales, Johnson and Lindberg introduced
House Bill No. 4580, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Barnett and Opsommer introduced
House Bill No. 4581, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 520 and 522 (MCL 206.520 and 206.522), section 520 as amended by 1995 PA 245 and section 522 as amended by 2000 PA 41.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Gonzales, Cushingberry and Switalski introduced
House Bill No. 4582, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Meadows and Lipton introduced
House Joint Resolution P, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 31 to article VI, to clarify the circumstances under which a justice of the supreme court must disqualify himself or herself.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Rep. Scripps moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:00 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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