No. 13
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 11, 2010.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Allen—present Garcia—present Olshove—present
Anderson—present George—present Pappageorge—present
Barcia—present Gilbert—present Patterson—present
Basham—present Gleason—present Prusi—present
Birkholz—present Hardiman—present Richardville—present
Bishop—present Hunter—present Sanborn—present
Brater—present Jacobs—present Scott—present
Brown—present Jansen—present Stamas—present
Cassis—present Jelinek—present Switalski—present
Cherry—present Kahn—present Thomas—excused
Clark-Coleman—present Kuipers—present Van Woerkom—present
Clarke—present McManus—present Whitmer—present
Cropsey—present Nofs—present
Senator Alan Sanborn of the 11th District offered the following invocation:
For it is said, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. As we gather here to continue our efforts on behalf of Michigan citizens, let us not hesitate to place our faith in Him who was and is and is to come. While our minds are filled with earthly concerns, our hearts must be given to the Lord if we are to overcome the challenges that have been laid at our collective feet.
As it says in Psalm 31: “Bow down your ear to me, deliver me speedily; be my rock of refuge, a fortress of defense to save me. For you are my rock and my fortress; therefore for your name’s sake, lead me and guide me. Pull me out of the net that they have secretly laid for me, for you are my strength. Into your hands I commit my spirit.”
This we ask in Christ’s name. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Kahn, Cassis, Bishop, Richardville, Stamas, Brater, Garcia, Pappageorge and Barcia entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kahn asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kahn’s statement is as follows:
I am here today to make an announcement that a dear friend and valued member of my office is moving on. Michael Parr has worked for me for two and a half years, and as we all see, these young people who come and help us out develop other opportunities and plans, and they expand and go on.
So today, it is my pleasure—a little bittersweet to be losing him—but on the other hand, he is going on to a full-time job in another office—along with Senator Richardville. So we have this tribute for Michael:
“LET IT BE KNOWN, That with a deep appreciation for the work, dedication, and professionalism that Michael Parr has put forth on behalf of the people of the state of Michigan and the 32nd Senate District, we offer this expression of our thanks and best wishes as he moves on to a position in Senator Randy Richardville’s office. While Mike’s assistance will be missed, we are confident he will bring the same level of service to those he will be working for in the 17th District.
Mike has served the people of Saginaw and Gratiot Counties for nearly two and a half years as a staff member for Senator Roger Kahn, M.D. In his position as a constituent relations aide, he has worked to better the lives of the people in the 32nd District. Mike’s rapport with these constituents and his assistance in helping them navigate difficult problems were impressive; surely, many were very grateful for his worthwhile efforts.
Mike also assisted in other areas of the office. He was always quick to lend a hand with special projects. He was there to help other members of the staff, and he also assisted in training the office’s interns. He headed up the office constituent letter program, producing hundreds of monthly contacts which honored district residents for achievements in life and work. All of these tasks helped ensure the highest level of service was given to the people of the 32nd Senate District.
In addition to his time in the office during the past years, Mike was busy taking classes in law and recently graduated from Cooley Law School. Passage of the bar exam is soon to follow, and whatever path he chooses to take, it is clear that Mike’s knowledge and experience will allow him to go far. We are happy to know a whole new group of people will benefit from Mike’s talents.
IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, Therefore, This document is signed and dedicated to honor Michael Parr for his service to the people of Michigan. We wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors.”
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:11 a.m.
10:42 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry.
During the recess, Senator George entered the Senate Chamber.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, February 10:
House Bill Nos. 4380 4382 4913
The Secretary announced that the following official bills and joint resolution were printed on Wednesday, February 10, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125
Senate Joint Resolution T
House Bill Nos. 5784 5785 5786 5787 5788 5789 5790 5791 5792 5793 5794 5795 5796 5797
5798 5799 5800 5801 5802
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, designated Senator Hunter as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4535, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 19b of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.19b), as amended by 2008 PA 199.
House Bill No. 4820, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 18 (MCL 722.638), as amended by 1998 PA 428.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Cropsey moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 251
Senate Bill No. 1092
House Bill No. 4202
House Bill No. 5567
The motion prevailed.
Senator Anderson moved that Senator Thomas be excused from today’s session.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 251, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 51 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Patterson
Anderson Clarke Jansen Prusi
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Richardville
Basham Garcia Kahn Sanborn
Birkholz George Kuipers Scott
Bishop Gilbert McManus Stamas
Brater Gleason Nofs Switalski
Brown Hardiman Olshove Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Pappageorge Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Thomas
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1092, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 125.2692), as amended by 2002 PA 745.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 52 Yeas—25
Allen Garcia Jelinek Patterson
Barcia George Kahn Richardville
Birkholz Gilbert Kuipers Sanborn
Bishop Gleason McManus Stamas
Brown Hardiman Nofs Switalski
Cassis Jansen Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cropsey
Nays—12
Anderson Cherry Hunter Prusi
Basham Clark-Coleman Jacobs Scott
Brater Clarke Olshove Whitmer
Excused—1
Thomas
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Pappageorge, Jansen, Gilbert, Birkholz, McManus, George and Jelinek introduced
Senate Joint Resolution U, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 10 of article I, sections 12 and 48 of article IV, section 23 of article V, sections 3 and 18 of article VI, section 9 of article VII, sections 5, 6, and 7 of article VIII, and section 5 of article XI and adding section 8 to article XI, to impose a three-year reduction of five percent in the pay rate for all public servants in this state.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Reforms and Restructuring.
Senators Jelinek, Van Woerkom, Kuipers, Allen and Clarke introduced
Senate Bill No. 1136, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 328, entitled “An act to regulate animals running at large; to provide for compensation for damage done by animals running at large; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 433.11 to 433.20) by adding section 4a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy.
Senators Jelinek, Van Woerkom, Kuipers, Allen and Clarke introduced
Senate Bill No. 1137, entitled
A bill to amend 1959 PA 66, entitled “An act to prohibit the running at large on or the grazing upon any land owned by or under the control of the department of conservation, by cattle, horses, sheep and swine; to provide for the enforcement of this act; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 322.581) and by adding section 12.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy.
Senators Van Woerkom, Jelinek, Kuipers, Allen and Clarke introduced
Senate Bill No. 1138, entitled
A bill to amend 1879 PA 248, entitled “An act to prevent animals from running at large in certain cities and villages within this state,” by amending section 1 (MCL 433.51) and by adding section 13.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy.
House Bill No. 4380, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled “An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 15.302).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
House Bill No. 4382, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 57a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
House Bill No. 4913, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” (MCL 205.701 to 205.779) by adding section 62b.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Statements
Senator Scott stated that had she been present on February 9 when the vote was taken on advising and consenting to the appointment of Greg R. White to the Michigan Public Service Commission, she would have voted “yea.”
Senator Scott stated that had she been present on February 9 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, she would have voted “yea”:
Senate Bill No. 1001
House Bill No. 4723
House Bill No. 4724
Senate Bill No. 1071
Senator Scott stated that had she been present on February 9 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, she would have voted “nay”:
Senate Bill No. 794
Senate Bill No. 795
Senator Scott stated that had she been present on February 10 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, she would have voted “yea”:
Senate Bill No. 1072
Senate Bill No. 1085
Senate Bill No. 1086
Senate Bill No. 574
Senate Bill No. 1057
Senate Bill No. 1045
Senators Scott, Van Woerkom, Cherry, Brown, Gleason and Patterson asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Scott’s statement is as follows:
Marian Wright Edelman said, “You really can change the world if you care enough.” You and I in this chamber don’t have much trouble believing that. We became public servants because we were confident in our abilities to change our world. So what we now need to do is decide what we will work on changing; what changes will do the most good for the people we serve.
Passing meaningful auto insurance reform will do a terrific amount of good for Michigan citizens. The proper reforms will do away with unfair practices and put more money back into the hands of the people. The reforms introduced in the bills my colleagues and I have sponsored will make auto insurance affordable. It will make this insurance the affordable safety net it was supposed to be for Michigan drivers.
Failure to enact meaningful reforms will simply make these current difficult economic times more challenging for Michigan’s hardworking citizens. Please join me and show our constituents that we do care enough to change their world, and give them relief from unfair auto insurance rates.
Senator Van Woerkom’s statement is as follows:
I want to offer my congratulations to Mark Grimmette from Muskegon County who has been chosen to be the flagbearer for the United States Olympic team this weekend in Vancouver. Mark is a luge racer and has represented the United States four times previously in the Winter Olympics. This will be his fifth, and we hope not his final time, for competing for the gold.
Mark was brought up across the street from the luge run located in Muskegon State Park. The luge run attracts thousands of people each year to Muskegon, and I know that Senator George has gone down the luge run a couple of times himself.
We all wish Mark well as he competes in the week ahead. Look for him in the opening ceremonies this weekend carrying the flag and in the competition next Wednesday, February 17.
Senator Cherry’s statement is as follows:
Today, February 11, is White Shirt Day. It is a holiday celebrated by the labor movement because it is really the creation of the UAW. It is the day that the first contract was negotiated and signed, and it is symbolic—thank you, Senator Pappageorge—of the equality between labor and management created due to the contract signed so they could then negotiate as a body.
So I think it is also very appropriate that we talk once more about the creation of jobs in this state. Today we passed Senate Bill No. 251 which would approve the Natural Resources Trust Fund acquisitions for fiscal year 2010. It also includes construction authorizations for several projects that will result in jobs, including the construction of a new Human Health building on Oakland University’s campus. This is a good start, but we can still do more for our state workers.
While these new jobs are vital to our communities, without the passage of Hire Michigan First legislation, we can’t even guarantee that these jobs on local projects will go to local workers. The excitement of local workers surrounding the approval of these projects will quickly fade if the jobs don’t come with it. We need to support development and create jobs all over this state. I urge my colleagues to tackle job creation efforts that will affect all of our districts, and pass legislation to ensure that those jobs go to the people of our district as well.
Senator Clark-Coleman stated that had she been present on February 10 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, she would have voted “yea”:
Senate Bill No. 1072
Senate Bill No. 1085
Senate Bill No. 1086
Senate Bill No. 574
Senate Bill No. 1057
Senate Bill No. 1045
Senator Brown’s statement is as follows:
Tomorrow we will not be here, but tomorrow we honor the birth of our 16th President. Michigan has so many wonderful connections to our 16th President. At the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, the rocking chair that was in the box seat that President Lincoln sat in the night he was assassinated is there—the actual seat. In 1856, I believe, President Lincoln came to Michigan, actually came to the Senate district of the Senator from the 20th District in Kalamazoo. That particular Senator boasts quite often that it was his district that honored this wonderful visit by then-young Mr. Lincoln. But I have to tell you, if he had come to my district, we never would have let him go. So happy birthday, Mr. Lincoln.
Senator Gleason’s statement is as follow:
It is with great pride that I rise this morning as a grandson of a union sit-down striker. February 11 is noted in the history books as a day that the strikes were concluded up in Flint, Michigan. Those who believe in the collective bargaining process understand what a significant and vital part of today’s society that effort was. My grandfather, obviously, was involved with the UAW, my father was a member over at the truck assembly plant, and I, myself, am a member of UAW 598.
So thank all of those who take a moment today to consider what the effort meant to the working-class and the middle-class here in the state and across the world. If we could, let’s congratulate all of those who were a part of that effort. I think it is important to note that of the thousands of men and women involved in the sit-down strike, probably only a handful are alive today. So it is important that we notify the state of Michigan and strikers, in particular, that we appreciate their great and courageous efforts to make all of our lives and the standard of living we enjoy today what it is.
So I ask that my remarks be recorded on behalf of the wonderful men and women of the UAW.
Senator Patterson’s statement is as follows:
Many years ago in the state of Texas, a young lady was born on February 11. She came to the University of Michigan to get her advanced degree. She met me in 1970, and we have been together ever since. Happy birthday, my dear.
Senator Cropsey moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Tuesday, February 23, at 10:00 a.m.
The motion prevailed.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 800, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled “An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon,” by amending section 5 (MCL 52.205), as amended by 2006 PA 569.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Gerald Van Woerkom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Allen and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 967, entitled
A bill to designate August 7 of each year as Dr. Ralph Bunche Day in the state of Michigan.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Gerald Van Woerkom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Allen and Basham
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported
House Bill No. 4324, entitled
A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled “Dog law of 1919,” by amending section 6 (MCL 287.266), as amended by 2000 PA 438.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Gerald Van Woerkom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Allen and Basham
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Van Woerkom (C), Birkholz, Allen and Basham
Excused: Senator Gleason
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 721, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2006 PA 605.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 1094, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 714 (MCL 168.714), as amended by 1990 PA 7.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 1095, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 644e (MCL 168.644e), as amended by 2003 PA 302.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 1096, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 713 (MCL 168.713), as amended by 1990 PA 7.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
House Bill No. 5279, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2006 PA 605.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
House Bill No. 5530, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 713 and 714 (MCL 168.713 and 168.714), as amended by 1990 PA 7.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight reported
House Bill No. 5560, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 644e (MCL 168.644e), as amended by 2003 PA 302.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michelle McManus
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 12:00 noon, Room 405, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McManus (C), Brown, Jansen, Jacobs and Olshove
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 12:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Allen (C), Pappageorge, Garcia and Olshove
Excused: Senator Basham
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Human Services submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 12:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hardiman (C), Kahn and Jansen
Excused: Senators Scott and Barcia
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Birkholz (C), Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Excused: Senator Patterson
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Agriculture - Wednesday, February 17, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Community Colleges - Thursday, February 18, 1:30 p.m., Lansing Community College, Administration Building Board Room, 610 North Capitol Avenue; Friday, February 26, 10:30 a.m., Muskegon Community College, Stevenson Center, Room 1100, 221 South Quarterline Road, Muskegon; Monday, March 1, 1:30 p.m., Schoolcraft Community College, VisTaTech Center, Sutherland Room, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia (373-2768)
Community Health Department - Thursdays, February 18, 1:00 p.m., February 25, March 4 and March 11, 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Economic Development and House Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, February 17, 10:30 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Higher Education - Friday, February 19, 10:00 a.m., Saginaw Valley State University, Curtiss Hall, 7400 Bay Road, University Center; Monday, February 22, 10:00 a.m., Western Michigan University, Room 2028, Brown Hall, 1903 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo; Monday, March 1, 10:00 a.m., Madonna University, Franciscan Center, 36600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia; and Monday, March 8, 10:30 a.m., Ferris State University, Interdisciplinary Resource Center, 1301 South State Street, Big Rapids (373-2768)
Higher Education and House Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, February 24, 3:00 p.m. or later after committees are given leave to meet, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Human Services Department and House Human Services Department Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 18, 9:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Judiciary and Corrections - Tuesday, February 16, 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday, February 17, 9:00 a.m.; Tuesdays, February 23, 2:30 p.m., March 2 and March 9, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Tuesdays, February 23, March 2 and March 9, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid and Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, February 17, and Thursday, February 18, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesday, February 16, 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Transportation Department and House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, February 16, 8:00 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Tuesday, February 23, 9:30 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)
Transportation - Tuesday, February 23, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7708)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:04 a.m.
In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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