790 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE [May 20, 2010] [No. 50
No. 50
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 20, 2010.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Agema—present Durhal—present Kurtz—present Polidori—present
Amash—present Ebli—present Lahti—present Proos—present
Angerer—present Elsenheimer—present LeBlanc—present Roberts—present
Ball—present Espinoza—present Leland—present Rocca—present
Barnett—present Geiss—present Lemmons—present Rogers—present
Bauer—present Genetski—present Lindberg—present Schmidt, R.—present
Bennett—present Gonzales—present Lipton—present Schmidt, W.—present
Bledsoe—present Green—present Liss—present Schuitmaker—present
Bolger—present Gregory—present Lori—present Scott, B.—present
Booher—present Griffin—present Lund—present Scott, P.—present
Brown, L.—present Haase—present Marleau—present Scripps—present
Brown, T.—present Haines—present Mayes—present Segal—present
Byrnes—present Hammel—present McDowell—present Sheltrown—present
Byrum—present Hansen—present McMillin—present Slavens—present
Calley—present Haugh—present Meadows—present Slezak—present
Caul—present Haveman—present Meekhof—present Smith—present
Clemente—present Hildenbrand—present Melton—present Spade—present
Constan—present Horn—present Meltzer—present Stamas—present
Corriveau—present Huckleberry—present Miller—present Stanley—present
Crawford—present Jackson—present Moore—present Switalski—present
Cushingberry—present Johnson—present Moss—present Tlaib—excused
Daley—present Jones, Rick—present Nathan—present Tyler—present
Dean—present Jones, Robert—present Nerat—present Valentine—present
Denby—present Kandrevas—present Neumann—present Walsh—present
DeShazor—present Kennedy—present Opsommer—present Warren—present
Dillon—present Knollenberg—present Pavlov—present Womack—present
Donigan—present Kowall—present Pearce—present Young—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Larry DeShazor, from the 61st District, offered the following invocation:
“Heavenly Father, As we begin our work today, may we remind ourselves of the tremendous honor the people of Michigan have given us. Our responsibilities are many, and we are called upon to offer a vision and direction that will serve the needs of our great State. May our decisions be based upon what is right, just and fair. In the spirit of cooperation and unity, may we work together to give our citizens every ability to prosper.
May God bless our efforts today, and bless the people of the state of Michigan. We ask all of this in the name of the God we serve.
Amen.”
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Rep. Melton moved that Rep. Tlaib be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Comments and Recommendations
Rep. Dean moved that Rule 75 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Rep. Dean moved that the following remarks be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hildenbrand:
“I rise today to honor the life of Sgt. Lucas Tyler Beachnaw.
Sgt. Beachnaw was a 23 year-old soldier serving in the United States Army when he gave his life, the ultimate sacrifice, for our great country. Sgt. Beachnaw and fellow soldiers came under small arms fire on January 13, 2010 when several of them lost their lives. Although it has been several months since his passing, the gallery today is filled with family and friends of Sgt. Beachnaw who dearly miss him everyday.
While Sgt Beachnaw and I grew up in the same town, I never had the opportunity to meet him. Word traveled fast through our small town and it didn’t take me long to realize that Luke was a special young man who was loved by so many in our community.
The same day that Sgt Beachnaw’s body was being brought back to Grand Rapids - I will never forget seeing dozens of large beautiful American flags that blew in the wind as they lined the bridge over the Grand River to honor Sgt. Beachnaw and his family.
I was privileged to join with Senator Hardiman and the hundreds of others from our community, at Sgt Beachnaw’s memorial service. His life, character and love for this country are truly admirable to us all.
I would like to read the words that are etched on Sgt. Beachnaw’s headstone that are an important reminder for all of us. It’s a Winston Churchill quote that says:
‘We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.’
Sgt. Beachnaw lived by those words everyday and in his service to our great nation.
Senator Hardiman and I presented a memorial tribute over in the Senate to the family. In addition, I have a U.S. and Michigan Flag that were both flown over this State Capitol on January 22, 2010 the day of Sgt. Beachnaw’s memorial service and funeral to present to his mother and father.
Would my colleagues please rise and honor the many family and friends here in the gallery and honor the passing of Sgt. Lucas Tyler Beachnaw.”
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 52.
A concurrent resolution to approve certain designated open space land applications for property in Kent County.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 32, p. 492.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on May 12.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5244, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 74a.
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 not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Spade moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 6, line 2, after “unless” by striking out the balance of the enacting section and inserting “all of the following bills of the 95th Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 5771.
(b) House Bill No. 5838.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Spade moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Melton 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. 5244, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 74a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 206 Yeas—94
Angerer Durhal Lahti Proos
Ball Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Barnett Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Bennett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bledsoe Gonzales Liss Schmidt, W.
Bolger Green Lori Schuitmaker
Booher Gregory Lund Scott, P.
Brown, L. Griffin Marleau Scripps
Brown, T. Haase Mayes Segal
Byrnes Haines McDowell Sheltrown
Byrum Hammel McMillin Slavens
Calley Hansen Meadows Slezak
Caul Haugh Meekhof Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Spade
Constan Huckleberry Meltzer Stanley
Corriveau Jackson Miller Switalski
Cushingberry Johnson Moss Tyler
Daley Jones, Rick Nathan Valentine
Dean Jones, Robert Nerat Walsh
Denby Kandrevas Neumann Warren
DeShazor Kennedy Pavlov Womack
Dillon Knollenberg Polidori Young
Donigan Kowall
Nays—13
Agema Haveman Lipton Pearce
Amash Horn Moore Scott, B.
Crawford Kurtz Opsommer Stamas
Genetski
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Melton 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. 5838, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 74d.
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. Agema moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, following line 4, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 95th Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) Senate Bill No. 1173.
(b) Senate Bill No. 1179.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Agema,
Rep. Agema demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Agema,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 207 Yeas—44
Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Pavlov
Amash Genetski LeBlanc Pearce
Ball Green Lori Proos
Bolger Haines Lund Rocca
Booher Hansen Marleau Rogers
Calley Haveman McMillin Schmidt, W.
Caul Hildenbrand Meekhof Schuitmaker
Crawford Horn Meltzer Scott, P.
Daley Jones, Rick Moore Stamas
Denby Knollenberg Moss Tyler
DeShazor Kowall Opsommer Walsh
Nays—62
Angerer Durhal Lahti Roberts
Barnett Ebli Leland Schmidt, R.
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Scott, B.
Bennett Geiss Lindberg Scripps
Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Segal
Brown, L. Gregory Liss Sheltrown
Brown, T. Griffin Mayes Slavens
Byrnes Haase McDowell Slezak
Byrum Hammel Meadows Smith
Clemente Haugh Melton Stanley
Constan Huckleberry Miller Switalski
Corriveau Jackson Nathan Valentine
Cushingberry Johnson Nerat Warren
Dean Jones, Robert Neumann Womack
Dillon Kandrevas Polidori Young
Donigan Kennedy
In The Chair: Byrnes
Rep. Byrum moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Melton 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. 5838, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 74d.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 208 Yeas—74
Angerer Dillon Lahti Rocca
Ball Donigan LeBlanc Schmidt, R.
Barnett Durhal Leland Schmidt, W.
Bauer Ebli Lemmons Scott, B.
Bennett Espinoza Lindberg Scripps
Bledsoe Geiss Lipton Segal
Bolger Gonzales Liss Sheltrown
Booher Green Mayes Slavens
Brown, L. Gregory McDowell Slezak
Brown, T. Griffin Meadows Smith
Byrnes Haase Melton Spade
Byrum Hammel Miller Stanley
Caul Haugh Nathan Switalski
Clemente Huckleberry Nerat Tyler
Constan Jackson Neumann Valentine
Corriveau Johnson Polidori Warren
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Proos Womack
Dean Kandrevas Roberts Young
Denby Kennedy
Nays—33
Agema Hansen Lori Opsommer
Amash Haveman Lund Pavlov
Calley Hildenbrand Marleau Pearce
Crawford Horn McMillin Rogers
Daley Jones, Rick Meekhof Schuitmaker
DeShazor Knollenberg Meltzer Scott, P.
Elsenheimer Kowall Moore Stamas
Genetski Kurtz Moss Walsh
Haines
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Melton moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Elsenheimer, 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:
Due to the failure of the Agema amendment, I vote no.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5934, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14a), as added by 2002 PA 29.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Johnson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Melton 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. 5934, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14a), as added by 2002 PA 29.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 209 Yeas—80
Angerer Ebli Kennedy Polidori
Ball Elsenheimer Kowall Proos
Bauer Espinoza Lahti Roberts
Bennett Geiss LeBlanc Rocca
Bledsoe Gonzales Leland Rogers
Bolger Green Lemmons Schmidt, R.
Booher Gregory Lindberg Schmidt, W.
Brown, T. Griffin Liss Scripps
Byrnes Haase Lori Sheltrown
Byrum Haines Marleau Slavens
Caul Hammel Mayes Slezak
Clemente Hansen McDowell Smith
Constan Haugh McMillin Spade
Corriveau Hildenbrand Meadows Stanley
Cushingberry Huckleberry Melton Switalski
Dean Jackson Miller Tyler
Denby Johnson Moss Valentine
Dillon Jones, Rick Nathan Warren
Donigan Jones, Robert Nerat Womack
Durhal Kandrevas Neumann Young
Nays—27
Agema DeShazor Lund Schuitmaker
Amash Genetski Meekhof Scott, B.
Barnett Haveman Meltzer Scott, P.
Brown, L. Horn Moore Segal
Calley Knollenberg Opsommer Stamas
Crawford Kurtz Pavlov Walsh
Daley Lipton Pearce
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Melton 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. 6071, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled “The charter township act,” by amending section 34 (MCL 42.34), as amended by 2003 PA 300.
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. Melton 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. 6071, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled “The charter township act,” by amending section 34 (MCL 42.34), as amended by 2003 PA 300.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 210 Yeas—101
Agema Elsenheimer Lahti Proos
Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Roberts
Ball Geiss Leland Rocca
Barnett Genetski Lemmons Rogers
Bauer Gonzales Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bennett Green Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bledsoe Gregory Liss Schuitmaker
Booher Griffin Lori Scott, B.
Brown, L. Haase Marleau Scott, P.
Brown, T. Haines Mayes Scripps
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Segal
Byrum Hansen Meadows Sheltrown
Caul Haugh Meekhof Slavens
Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Slezak
Constan Horn Meltzer Smith
Corriveau Huckleberry Miller Spade
Crawford Jackson Moore Stamas
Cushingberry Johnson Moss Stanley
Daley Jones, Rick Nathan Switalski
Dean Jones, Robert Nerat Tyler
Denby Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
DeShazor Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
Donigan Kowall Pearce Womack
Durhal Kurtz Polidori Young
Ebli
Nays—6
Amash Calley Lund McMillin
Bolger Haveman
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Melton 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. 6072, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 9b (MCL 117.9b), as added by 1982 PA 465.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Meadows moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and 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 2, line 7, after “CITY” by inserting “OR VILLAGE”.
2. Amend page 6, line 25, after “CITY” by inserting “OR VILLAGE”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were 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. Melton 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. 6072, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 9b (MCL 117.9b), as added by 1982 PA 465.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 211 Yeas—100
Agema Ebli Kurtz Proos
Angerer Elsenheimer Lahti Roberts
Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca
Barnett Geiss Leland Rogers
Bauer Genetski Lemmons Schmidt, R.
Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Schmidt, W.
Bledsoe Green Lipton Schuitmaker
Booher Gregory Liss Scott, B.
Brown, L. Griffin Lori Scott, P.
Brown, T. Haase Marleau Scripps
Byrnes Haines Mayes Segal
Byrum Hammel McDowell Sheltrown
Caul Hansen Meadows Slavens
Clemente Haugh Meekhof Slezak
Constan Hildenbrand Melton Smith
Corriveau Horn Meltzer Spade
Crawford Huckleberry Miller Stamas
Cushingberry Jackson Moore Stanley
Daley Johnson Moss Switalski
Dean Jones, Rick Nathan Tyler
Denby Jones, Robert Nerat Valentine
DeShazor Kandrevas Neumann Walsh
Dillon Kennedy Pavlov Warren
Donigan Knollenberg Pearce Womack
Durhal Kowall Polidori Young
Nays—7
Amash Calley Lund Opsommer
Bolger Haveman McMillin
In The Chair: Byrnes
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Melton moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending sections 6 and 9b (MCL 117.6 and 117.9b), section 6 as amended by 1984 PA 352 and section 9b as added by 1982 PA 465.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Melton 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
Messages from the Senate
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 41.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President, the Congress, and the Federal Communications Commission of the United States to refrain from regulating Internet broadband services as common carrier services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934.
Whereas, Due in large part to the unregulated efforts of private enterprise over the past 25 years, the development of the Internet has dramatically transformed the way Michigan citizens work, live, and learn. The deployment of efficient, fast, and reliable broadband networks throughout Michigan has created thousands of jobs and economic benefits for local economies; and
Whereas, In order to encourage the growth and development of the Internet, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has historically followed a policy to refrain from regulating broadband Internet services as common carrier services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934. As a result, the United States has been at the forefront of technological, business, and social innovation on the Internet; and
Whereas, On May 6, 2010, the chairman of the FCC announced a proposal to reclassify broadband Internet services as common carrier services so that they can be more tightly regulated, together with a proposal to forbear from imposing certain common carrier obligations on broadband Internet providers; and
Whereas, It is the judgment of the Michigan Senate that using monopoly-era provisions of Title II of the Communications Act of 1934 to regulate the Internet will slow investment in Michigan’s Internet broadband infrastructure and jeopardize future job growth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the President, the Congress, and the Federal Communications Commission of the United States to refrain from regulating Internet broadband services as common carrier services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission.
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Rep. Melton moved that consideration of the concurrent resolution be postponed for the day.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Warren, Ball, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Constan, Donigan, Robert Jones, LeBlanc, Liss, Lori, Mayes, Miller, Neumann, Polidori, Roberts, Rogers, Slavens, Smith, Spade and Valentine offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 287.
A resolution to declare May 2010 as Drinking Water Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Water is a basic and essential need for the health, comfort and well-being of all things that depend on it to live; and
Whereas, The Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association and the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s (DWSD) have observed Drinking Water Month during May each year since 1985 to promote tap water as high quality drinking water and to expand upon the annual national observance of Drinking Water Week; and,
Whereas, Municipal tap water supplies safe, reliable drinking water; attracts industry and investment; creates jobs; and provides for the health and welfare of citizens with very little cost to our residents; and
Whereas, Americans drink more than 1 billion glasses of tap water per day and families turn on the faucet an average of 70 times in one day; and
Whereas, In an average year, the DWSD treats and pumps 228,490,000,000 gallons of water to 4 million customers. All of the water treated by the DWSD is surface water from lakes and rivers; and
Whereas, Municipal water systems must test for harmful microbiological content in water several times a day and the drinking water produced by DWSD meets or exceeds all regulatory standards; and
Whereas, As the Great Lakes State, we are blessed to be surrounded by nearly 40,000 square miles of lake water, to have 11,000 inland lakes, and to have 36,000 miles of flowing rivers and streams; and
Whereas, As stewards of the environment, citizens of the state of Michigan hold the responsibility of preserving and protecting our most precious resource, the Great Lakes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2010 as Drinking Water Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we encourage citizens to become personally involved in the wise and efficient use of water, to recognize the importance of protecting the quality of our water resources, to learn about local water issues, and to pay tribute to the dedicated efforts of the members of these two organizations.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. McDowell, Lahti, Sheltrown, Nerat, Lindberg, Neumann, Polidori, Constan, Ball, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Kennedy, Kurtz, LeBlanc, Liss, Mayes, Roberts, Rogers, Slavens, Smith and Valentine offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 288.
A resolution to encourage Michigan residents to boycott the city of Chicago the weekend of June 12th and 13th to show the seriousness of the economic and environmental impact of the Asian carp problem.
Whereas, The encroaching threat of the arrival of Asian carp to the Great Lakes, a situation long anticipated but clearly a problem not taken seriously enough, has finally reached public attention. Reports indicating that Asian carp DNA has been found in Lake Michigan have generated activity at the federal level and a proposal from Michigan and other Great Lake states to shut all access by, in essence, halting shipping between the Chicago River system and Lake Michigan. The lawsuit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in December 2009, seeking the immediate closure of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, reflects the magnitude of this threat; and
Whereas, Given the magnitude of the threat that this voracious invasive species poses to the entire Great Lakes, it is clear that muted responses are not enough to protect the lakes. With both the financial and environmental havoc that could be wreaked upon the Great Lakes by the Asian carp, no half measure will be sufficient to contain the movement of this fish. It is significant to emphasize that the Asian carp has already defied a range of containment efforts as it has worked its way up the Mississippi River system over the years; and
Whereas, While Illinois officials and commercial entities have expressed concerns over the economic impact of closing the canal to shipping, it is imperative for Michigan to do all it can to illustrate the fact that the economic costs extend far beyond any single industry or group of activities. Perhaps a public action could demonstrate the urgency of the matter and could prove productive in showing the level of concern that the people of Michigan feel about the problems posed by this unique invasive species; and
Whereas, The weekend of June 12-13 is a designated free fishing weekend across Michigan. This event promotes one of our state’s most beloved and important outdoor activities by inviting citizens and visitors to enjoy fishing in Michigan’s lakes and streams. This year, this weekend will also serve to remind people of the need to protect our natural resources against all threats; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we encourage Michigan residents to boycott the city of Chicago the weekend of June 12th and 13th to show the seriousness of the economic and environmental impact of the Asian carp problem. We also call upon Michigan residents to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy this weekend fully by taking their families fishing.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
Reps. Polidori, Constan, Ball, Lisa Brown, Crawford, Donigan, Horn, Robert Jones, Kennedy, LeBlanc, Liss, Mayes, Neumann, Roberts, Rogers, Slavens, Smith, Spade, Valentine and Walsh offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 289.
A resolution supporting Rima Fakih, reigning Miss Michigan 2010, the newly crowned Miss USA 2010.
Whereas, Rima Fakih was raised in Queens, New York and attended St. John’s Preparatory School, a Catholic high school, Rima moved with her family to Dearborn, Michigan in 2003. As a Lebanese American, her family celebrates elements of both Muslim and Christian faith; and
Whereas, Rima Fakih graduated with economic and business management degrees from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, she displayed exceptional leadership as she rose to the role of class senator and acted as president of the students in the school’s Free Enterprise Group. In addition to her roles at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Rima volunteered as a social worker for various organizations; and
Whereas, Rima Fakih won the Miss Michigan USA pageant on September 19, 2009, for the 2010 reigning year. Rima serves as the first official pageant ambassadors for women’s self-defense awareness. Rima advocates the education of women and the importance of taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves from unwelcome situations. Rima Fakih won the Miss USA pageant on May 16, 2010, and continues as an advocate for breast cancer and ovarian cancer awareness; and
Whereas, Rima Fakih was crowned as Miss USA 2010 marks a historic moment as it gives extraordinary pride for Lebanese and Arab Americans across the nation. As a part of a misunderstood community whose beliefs and culture have been misconstrued, Rima embodies confidence, determination, and commitment that reflect upon the Arab American community and their proud heritage. As Miss USA 2010, Rima continues to advocate community service, charity, and educational growth; and
Whereas, Rima Fakih is a hometown hero that reminds Michigan residents both young and old that they can overcome adversity through hard work and dedication; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body support Rima Fakih. It is with great respect for her commitment to the high standards in her role as Miss Michigan 2010 that we honor and applaud Rima Fakih for her accomplishments so far in her young life and commend her on her efforts as she is crowned Miss USA 2010; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Miss USA Pageant, in recognition of our most sincere congratulations and support for Rima Fakih receiving the crown for Miss USA 2010.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, May 20:
House Bill Nos. 6189 6190 6191 6192 6193 6194 6195 6196
Senate Bill No. 1340
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Byrum, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6141, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled “Uniform securities act (2002),” by amending section 404 (MCL 451.2404).
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Byrum, Neumann, Segal, Sheltrown, Denby, Green, Haveman, Lund, Marleau and Moore
Nays: Reps. Constan, Lemmons, Lipton, Polidori and Womack
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Byrum, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, May 20, 2010
Present: Reps. Byrum, Constan, Lemmons, Lipton, Neumann, Polidori, Segal, Sheltrown, Womack, Denby, Green, Haveman, Lund, Marleau and Moore
Absent: Reps. Young and Rocca
Excused: Reps. Young and Rocca
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Byrnes, Chair, of the Committee on Public Employee Health Care Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, May 20, 2010
Present: Reps. Byrnes, Melton, Haugh, Lahti, Scripps, Segal, Stanley, Pavlov, Bolger, Genetski, Lori and Rogers
Absent: Rep. Johnson
Excused: Rep. Johnson
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 5749, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17967 (MCL 333.17967), as added by 2008 PA 471.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Messages from the Governor
Date: May 19, 2010
Time: 12:00 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5672 (Public Act No. 73, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “An act to establish the division on deafness and the advisory council on deafness within the department of labor; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department, the division, the council, and certain state officers; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; and to provide for an appropriation,” by amending section 8 (MCL 408.208), as added by 1988 PA 434.
(Filed with the Secretary of State May 19, 2010, at 1:15 p.m.)
Date: May 19, 2010
Time: 12:06 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5900 (Public Act No. 76, I.E.), being
An act to amend 2009 PA 148, entitled PA Missing An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws of this state regarding the regulation of certain occupations; to create a board for each of those occupations; to establish the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies and the boards of each occupation; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; to establish rights, relationships, and remedies of certain persons under certain circumstances; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2919) by adding section 1809b,”by amending enacting section 1.
(Filed with the Secretary of State May 19, 2010, at 1:21 p.m.)
Date: May 19, 2010
Time: 12:08 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4073 (Public Act No. 77, I.E.), being
An act to authorize and create irrevocable trusts for the purpose of holding, investing, and distributing assets to be used for certain postemployment health care benefits; to set forth certain rights that public employees have in retirement health care benefits under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment and amendment of certain irrevocable trust agreements; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain retirement systems, state departments, public officials, and public employees.
(Filed with the Secretary of State May 19, 2010, at 1:23 p.m.)
Date: May 19, 2010
Time: 12:10 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5899 (Public Act No. 78, I.E.), being
An act to amend 2009 PA 149, entitled PA Missing An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws of this state regarding the regulation of certain occupations; to create a board for each of those occupations; to establish the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies and the boards of each occupation; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; to establish rights, relationships, and remedies of certain persons under certain circumstances; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2919) by amending the title, as amended by 1993 PA 93, and by adding section 1809a,”by amending enacting section 1.
(Filed with the Secretary of State May 19, 2010, at 1:25 p.m.)
Date: May 20, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5765 (Public Act No. 79, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending sections 16521, 17025, 17903, and 18705 (MCL 333.16521, 333.17025, 333.17903, and 333.18705), section 16521 as amended by 2006 PA 397, section 17025 as amended by 2006 PA 161, section 17903 as amended by 2006 PA 387, and section 18705 as amended by 2006 PA 407.
(Filed with the Secretary of State May 20, 2010, at 11:16 a.m.)
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Kandrevas introduced
House Bill No. 6197, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 1213 (MCL 700.1213), as amended by 2000 PA 54, and by adding section 2723.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Knollenberg introduced
House Bill No. 6198, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 118, entitled “An act to regulate motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, and their representatives; to regulate dealings between manufacturers and distributors or wholesalers and their dealers; to regulate dealings between manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, and consumers; to prohibit unfair practices; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 3, 5, and 6 (MCL 445.1563, 445.1565, and 445.1566), sections 3 and 5 as amended by 1998 PA 456 and section 6 as amended by 1983 PA 188, and by adding section 14a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Jackson and Smith introduced
House Bill No. 6199, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 72, entitled “Local government fiscal responsibility act,” by amending sections 40 and 41 (MCL 141.1240 and 141.1241) and by adding section 41b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. McDowell introduced
House Bill No. 6200, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1062.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Calley, Rick Jones, Genetski, Amash, Hildenbrand, Agema, Marleau, Tyler, Knollenberg, Denby, Meltzer, Walsh, Moss, Bolger, Daley, Moore, DeShazor, Hansen, Horn, Crawford, Caul, Meekhof, Schuitmaker, Kowall, Nerat, Roy Schmidt, LeBlanc, Opsommer, Slezak, Lori, Kurtz, Paul Scott, Pavlov, Stamas, Wayne Schmidt, Lund, Haveman, Proos, McMillin, Ball, Green, Rogers, Haines, Booher, Spade, Neumann, Espinoza, Terry Brown, Mayes, Constan, Pearce, McDowell, Dean, Sheltrown and Clemente introduced
House Bill No. 6201, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3407c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Tyler, Rick Jones, Genetski, Amash, Hildenbrand, Agema, Marleau, Knollenberg, Calley, Meltzer, Denby, Walsh, Moss, Bolger, Daley, Moore, DeShazor, Hansen, Horn, Crawford, Meekhof, Schuitmaker, Green, Nerat, Roy Schmidt, LeBlanc, Constan, Opsommer, Slezak, Lori, Kurtz, Paul Scott, Pavlov, Stamas, Caul, Wayne Schmidt, Lund, Haveman, Proos, McMillin, Kowall, Ball, Rogers, Haines, Booher, Spade, Neumann, Espinoza, Terry Brown, Mayes, Pearce, McDowell, Dean, Sheltrown and Clemente introduced
House Bill No. 6202, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,” (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 402d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
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Rep. McDowell moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:45 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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