No. 20

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2011

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 2, 2011.

1:30 p.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Agema—present Gilbert—present Lipton—present Pscholka—present

Ananich—present Glardon—present Liss—present Rendon—present

Barnett—present Goike—present Lori—present Rogers—present

Bauer—present Haines—present Lund—present Rutledge—present

Bledsoe—present Hammel—present Lyons—present Santana—present

Bolger—present Haugh—present MacGregor—present Schmidt, R.—present

Brown—present Haveman—present MacMaster—present Schmidt, W.—present

Brunner—present Heise—present McBroom—present Scott—present

Bumstead—present Hobbs—present McCann—present Segal—present

Byrum—present Hooker—present McMillin—present Shaughnessy—present

Callton—present Horn—present Meadows—present Shirkey—present

Cavanagh—present Hovey-Wright—present Melton—present Slavens—present

Clemente—present Howze—present Moss—present Smiley—present

Constan—present Hughes—present Muxlow—present Somerville—present

Cotter—present Huuki—present Nathan—present Stallworth—present

Crawford—present Irwin—present Nesbitt—present Stamas—present

Daley—present Jackson—present O’Brien—present Stanley—present

Damrow—present Jacobsen—present Oakes—present Stapleton—present

Darany—present Jenkins—present Olson—present Switalski—present

Denby—present Johnson—present Olumba—present Talabi—present

Dillon—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Tlaib—present

Durhal—present Knollenberg—present Ouimet—present Townsend—present

Farrington—present Kowall—present Outman—present Tyler—present

Forlini—present Kurtz—present Pettalia—present Walsh—present

Foster—present LaFontaine—present Poleski—present Womack—present

Franz—present Lane—present Potvin—present Yonker—present

Geiss—present LeBlanc—present Price—present Zorn—present

Genetski—present Lindberg—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Ray A. Franz, from the 101st District, offered the following invocation:

“Heavenly Father,

As we boldly come and humbly stand before You today seeking Your direction and guidance, we know Your word to say ‘This is the day that the Lord hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it’.

In this day and in the days to come, let us be guided by Your word and spirit to fulfill the responsibility that the voters of this great state have entrusted us to do.

Accept our gratitude for bringing us to this day. We know that complex challenges that lie before us profoundly affect the lives of all the citizens of Michigan. Show us and guide us — for You are our refuge and our strength. We cannot make the necessary changes without Your guidance; quicken our hearts and minds; deepen our understanding; help us to seek wisdom and give us courage.

As we remember those who have made sacrifices for our freedom, we remember the brave women and men of our armed forces, our military veterans and their families. Cover them with Your sheltering grace and presence as they stand and have stood in the gap for our protection. We give them honor for they have answered Freedom’s call that we may live without reserve. For it is the soldier, not the politician that preserves and guarantees those inalienable rights that You have endowed upon us.

Lord, protect them each and every one; we express our gratitude for their courage, dedication to duty and love of country. We give thanks to every generation who provided its sons and daughters so that the next may enjoy the freedoms they fought for. May the light of Your love continue to shine in the lives of all armed service men and women, and the veterans that they may know that we remember them this day.

Bring strength to this body to carry on in the midst of the challenges before us — laying a path for us this day — guiding us as we move forward.

Amen.”

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Slavens, Barnett, Bauer, Brown, Constan, Dillon, Geiss, Hovey-Wright, LeBlanc, Lipton, Liss, McCann, Segal and Tlaib offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 36.

A resolution to memorialize Congress to maintain funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

Whereas, The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative represents a long-overdue commitment to a fundamentally important natural resource and an investment in its long-term health for future generations. This effort is wide ranging in scope, with the approved $475 million targeted for hundreds of projects to improve wildlife habitat, dredge toxic sediments left by industrial sources, fix beach pollution, and combat invasive species. Apart from the obvious impact this investment will have in reversing damage inflicted over generations, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative will both protect and create jobs in the region; and

Whereas, Administration officials have indicated their intention to reduce funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by $175 million for Fiscal Year 2011 and by $125 million for Fiscal Year 2012, and other proposals would cut the funding even more severely. These proposals have elicited strong reactions throughout the Great Lakes basin; and

Whereas, While the need for fiscal prudence is clear and understood, research has shown that the short-term and long-term economic benefits of Great Lakes restoration investments far outweigh the costs. The 2007 Brookings Institute report, Healthy Waters, Strong Economy: The Benefits of Restoring the Great Lakes Ecosystem, estimated that every dollar spent on Great Lakes restoration yields four to five dollars in economic benefits to the region. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative projects put people to work and yield environmental and aesthetic improvements that will assist the region in attracting new talent and investment that will create additional economic opportunities. Putting off badly needed restoration now will only lead to far higher costs in the future and imperil the quality of the Great Lakes for years to come; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize Congress to maintain funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation.

Reps. Brown, Barnett, Bauer, Constan, Darany, Dillon, Geiss, Hovey-Wright, LeBlanc, Lipton, Liss, McCann, Poleski, Segal, Slavens, Tlaib and Tyler offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 37.

A resolution to declare March 2011 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The members of the Michigan House of Representatives are dedicated to providing a quality education to all the children in Michigan; and

Whereas, The citizens of Michigan recognize reading as fundamental to children’s education; and

Whereas, Research shows that children who read regularly, especially with adults, have greater success in schools; and

Whereas, Reading is essential to everyday life, both inside and outside of the classroom. Reading opens doors and allows children to explore the entire world and beyond. Reading is also a cornerstone to building productive, contributing citizens; and

Whereas, We recognize and promote the importance of community and parental involvement in every child’s success in school; and

Whereas, We are committed to making Michigan’s children, and America’s children, the best readers in the world; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2011 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Brown, Barnett, Constan, Darany, Dillon, Geiss, Hovey-Wright, LeBlanc, Lipton, Liss, McCann, Poleski, Segal, Slavens, Tlaib and Tyler offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 38.

A resolution to declare March 2011 as Parenting Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, March is Parenting Awareness Month in the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Parenting Awareness Month celebrates people who are raising children; and

Whereas, Parenting Awareness Month seeks to draw public attention to the critical importance of parenting in helping children to become healthy, caring, and contributing citizens; and

Whereas, Parenting Awareness Month seeks to promote education and resources for developing parenting skills throughout the year; and

Whereas, Parenting Awareness Month encourages the development of local parent networks; and

Whereas, Parenting Awareness Month encourages everyone to participate in the lives of all of our children; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2011 as Parenting Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We honor the contributions it is making to educate Americans on the commitment and dedication to individuals, families, and communities everywhere that the Parenting Awareness Michigan Initiative provides.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Brown, Hovey-Wright, Tlaib, Kandrevas, Barnett, Constan, Darany, Dillon, Geiss, LeBlanc, Lipton, Liss, McCann, Segal, Slavens and Tyler offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 39.

A resolution to declare March 2011 as Social Work Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Social workers are highly trained and experienced professionals; and

Whereas, Only those individuals who have earned social work degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral levels, and have completed a minimum number of hours in supervised fieldwork have the honor of holding the title of a “professional social worker”; and

Whereas, The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior, of social, economic and cultural institutions, and of the interaction and impacts of all these factors; and

Whereas, The social work profession is rooted in a set of core values embraced by social workers throughout the profession’s history including: social justice; dignity and worth of the person; importance of human relationships; integrity; and competence; and

Whereas, Social workers continue to address the needs of society and bring our nation’s social problems to the attention of the nation’s leaders as well as the public as a whole; and

Whereas, With the inception of National Professional Social Work Month in 1984, March has been a month when social workers can join together to promote the profession and advocate for issues that affect social workers and their clients; and

Whereas, A national month dedicated to educating all Americans on the achievements and contributions of professional social workers which has resulted in improved quality of life for the people of Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2011 as Social Work Month in the state of Michigan. We honor the contributions it is making to educate Americans on the commitment and dedication to individuals, families, and communities everywhere that social workers provide.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Brown, Barnett, Bauer, Constan, Darany, Geiss, Hovey-Wright, Lipton, Liss, McCann, Segal, Slavens and Tlaib offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 40.

A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to safeguard the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority under the Clean Air Act to fight harmful emissions as directed by the United States Supreme Court and to protect American citizens from the damaging health effects of pollution.

Whereas, For four decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had the job of protecting our land, air, and water from pollution, and in so doing, has dramatically increased the quality of life for all Americans. In 1969, the Cuyahoga River caught on fire and brought to the nation’s attention the devastating effects of rampant corporate pollution. One year later, the EPA was established and given the authority to protect the health of all Americans and hold accountable polluters who recklessly ravage our land, air, and water. If the EPA is stripped of its authority to regulate harmful pollution, the clock will be turned back on the progress the EPA has made over the past 40 years to ensure that our rivers run clear, the air we breathe is untainted with pollution, and the water we drink is pure; and

Whereas, Scientists and technical experts at the EPA are the most qualified to make decisions about regulatory action and the protection of public health. The EPA is staffed with the foremost experts in science and technical experts in the areas of air quality, water quality, public health, and environmental protection. This collective group of experts at the EPA is far more qualified to make decisions determining the best regulatory action to protect American health and the environment than the collective members of the United States Congress. The EPA has done its job of protecting air quality, water quality, environmental and public health for 40 years, and must be allowed to continue this important work; and

Whereas, The Clean Air Act (CAA) has spurred innovation and business growth since it was signed into law in 1970. The CAA and its amendments have ushered in important innovations, such as catalytic converters and air pollution control technologies, that have helped fuel job growth and new industries. Driven in large part by CAA regulations, the U.S. pollution control industry has emerged as a leader in innovation and technological development, and the results of this leadership have spread to other countries. Studies show that the economic benefits of the CAA have far exceeded the costs of controlling air pollution emissions. According to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, the total economic benefits of the CAA are estimated at more than four to eight times the costs of compliance. Michigan businesses need to know the rules if they are going to plan and grow. It is important for the EPA to set ground rules that will help businesses grow while also protecting public health and the environment; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes, our many inland waterways, and our abundant forests and other natural resources provide immeasurable value to the quality of life of all Michiganders and drive the state’s economy. Millions of Michigan workers and their families rely on the Great Lakes for their livelihoods. The Great Lakes that surround Michigan play an essential role in the state’s three largest industries: manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. From the majestic freighters that haul steel into Michigan for the auto industry, to the hardworking farmers that rely on Michigan’s abundance of water to tend their crops, to the thousands of hotels, campgrounds, fishing operations and other tourism businesses that cater to visitors from all over the world, Michigan’s Great Lakes, inland waterways, and other natural resources are critical to Michigan’s economy and way of life. These natural resources must be protected by the EPA for generations to come in order to protect Michigan’s recovering economy and our natural heritage; and

Whereas, The EPA has broad public support for the work it does to curb pollution, protect public health, and hold polluters accountable. Recent polls show that Michigan residents overwhelmingly support the EPA and its mission to protect human health and the environment and to hold polluters responsible. EPA’s job of regulating harmful pollution, including greenhouse gases, is critically important. Michigan residents know that a return to uncontrolled corporate pollution and the flaming rivers of the past would be an unacceptable step in the wrong direction. The health consequences of allowing rampant pollution without holding polluters accountable would be dire—increased asthma, heart disease, cancer, and more, now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize Congress to take the following actions: reject legislative attempts to weaken the EPA’s ability to regulate harmful pollution, including greenhouse gases; safeguard the EPA’s authority under the Clean Air Act to fight harmful emissions as directed by the United States Supreme Court; and defend the EPA’s ability to protect American citizens from the damaging health effects of pollution; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

Rep. Segal moved that Rep. Hobbs be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 19.

A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to take immediate steps to impose a moratorium on greenhouse gas, air quality, and other regulatory actions by the Environmental Protection Agency.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 10, p. 121.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Energy and Technology on February 22.),

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Nesbitt demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 25 Yeas—65

Agema Goike Lori Poleski

Bolger Haines Lund Potvin

Brunner Haveman Lyons Price

Bumstead Heise MacGregor Pscholka

Callton Hooker MacMaster Rendon

Cotter Horn McBroom Rogers

Crawford Hughes McMillin Schmidt, W.

Daley Huuki Moss Scott

Damrow Jacobsen Muxlow Shaughnessy

Denby Jenkins Nesbitt Shirkey

Farrington Johnson O’Brien Somerville

Forlini Knollenberg Olson Stamas

Foster Kowall Opsommer Tyler

Franz Kurtz Ouimet Walsh

Genetski LaFontaine Outman Yonker

Gilbert LeBlanc Pettalia Zorn

Glardon

Nays—44

Ananich Durhal Lipton Segal

Barnett Geiss Liss Slavens

Bauer Hammel McCann Smiley

Bledsoe Haugh Meadows Stallworth

Brown Hovey-Wright Melton Stanley

Byrum Howze Nathan Stapleton

Cavanagh Irwin Oakes Switalski

Clemente Jackson Olumba Talabi

Constan Kandrevas Rutledge Tlaib

Darany Lane Santana Townsend

Dillon Lindberg Schmidt, R. Womack

In The Chair: Walsh

The Speaker laid before the House

House Concurrent Resolution No. 4.

A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to do everything necessary to allow the Yucca Mountain repository to begin accepting high-level nuclear waste.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 12, p. 144.)

(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Energy and Technology on February 22.)

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4113, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2506 (MCL 339.2506), as amended by 1988 PA 463.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 26 Yeas—100

Agema Geiss Lindberg Potvin

Ananich Genetski Lipton Price

Barnett Gilbert Liss Pscholka

Bauer Glardon Lori Rendon

Bledsoe Goike Lund Rogers

Bolger Haines Lyons Rutledge

Brown Hammel MacGregor Schmidt, R.

Brunner Haugh MacMaster Schmidt, W.

Bumstead Haveman McBroom Scott

Byrum Heise McCann Segal

Callton Hooker McMillin Shaughnessy

Cavanagh Horn Meadows Shirkey

Clemente Howze Melton Slavens

Constan Hughes Moss Smiley

Cotter Huuki Muxlow Somerville

Crawford Jacobsen Nesbitt Stallworth

Daley Jenkins O’Brien Stamas

Damrow Johnson Oakes Stanley

Darany Kandrevas Olson Stapleton

Denby Knollenberg Olumba Switalski

Dillon Kowall Opsommer Tyler

Farrington Kurtz Ouimet Walsh

Forlini LaFontaine Outman Womack

Foster Lane Pettalia Yonker

Franz LeBlanc Poleski Zorn

Nays—9

Durhal Jackson Santana Tlaib

Hovey-Wright Nathan Talabi Townsend

Irwin

In The Chair: Walsh

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Stamas 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. 4167, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by 2008 PA 297.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary (for amendment, see House Journal No. 18, p. 242),

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. McMillin moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4168, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 601b (MCL 257.601b), as amended by 2008 PA 296.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary (for amendment, see House Journal No. 18, p. 242),

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. O’Brien moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Stamas moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolutions had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, March 2:

House Bill Nos. 4346 4347 4348 4349 4350 4351 4352 4353 4354 4355 4356 4357 4358 4359

4360 4361 4362

House Joint Resolutions M N

Senate Bill Nos. 204 205 206 207

Senate Joint Resolution H

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Wednesday, March 2:

Senate Bill No. 144

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Education, by Rep. Scott, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4152, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” (MCL 423.201 to 423.217) by adding section 7b.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Scott, Hooker, Crawford, McMillin, Franz, Heise, Hughes, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Price, Shaughnessy and Yonker

Nays: Reps. Brown, Darany, Howze, Hobbs, Rutledge, Stallworth and Geiss

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Scott, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Present: Reps. Scott, Hooker, Crawford, McMillin, Franz, Heise, Hughes, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Price, Shaughnessy, Yonker, Brown, Darany, Howze, Hobbs, Rutledge, Stallworth and Geiss

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 100, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 1111, 1113, and 1114 (MCL 436.2111, 436.2113, and 436.2114), as amended by 2010 PA 213.

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. Crawford, Yonker, Opsommer, Daley, McMillin, Stamas, Shirkey, Franz, McBroom, Rendon, Melton, Haugh, Byrum, Slavens and Womack

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Crawford, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Present: Reps. Crawford, Yonker, Opsommer, Daley, McMillin, Stamas, Shirkey, Franz, McBroom, Rendon, Melton, Haugh, Byrum, Slavens and Womack

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Opsommer, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 149, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending sections 7a and 17 (MCL 252.307a and 252.317), section 7a as amended by 2010 PA 350 and section 17 as amended by 2009 PA 86.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 5, line 22, after “reason,” by inserting “OR IF THE OWNER OF A SIGN THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 17(9) APPLIES FOR A PERMIT BEFORE JULY 1, 2011,”.

The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Opsommer, Glardon, Daley, Wayne Schmidt, Huuki, Jacobsen, Muxlow, Olson, Somerville, Liss and Roy Schmidt

Nays: Reps. Geiss, Nathan, Byrum and Smiley

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Opsommer, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Present: Reps. Opsommer, Glardon, Daley, Wayne Schmidt, Huuki, Jacobsen, Muxlow, Olson, Somerville, Geiss, Nathan, Liss, Byrum, Smiley and Roy Schmidt

Absent: Reps. Ouimet and Talabi

Excused: Reps. Ouimet and Talabi

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Knollenberg, Chair, of the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Present: Reps. Knollenberg, Lyons, Farrington, Foster, Huuki, Olson, Pettalia, Womack, Switalski, Clemente and Stanley

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Daley, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Present: Reps. Daley, Denby, Kurtz, Tyler, Glardon, LaFontaine, McBroom, Outman, Rendon, Santana, Brunner, Oakes, Talabi, Hovey-Wright and Segal

Absent: Rep. Johnson

Excused: Rep. Johnson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Gilbert, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Present: Reps. Gilbert, Walsh, Horn, Farrington, Foster, Lyons, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Olson, Ouimet, Constan, Barnett, Kandrevas, Meadows, Townsend, Cavanagh and Hobbs

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 144, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 88a (MCL 125.2088a), as amended by 2006 PA 639.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of State Police was received and read:

February 22, 2011

I am pleased to submit the 2009-2010 Concealed Pistol License Annual Report required by Public Act 372 of 1927, as amended. This report details the concealed pistol license activity between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010.

The revised laws regarding concealed pistol licensure went into effect on July 1, 2001. Below is a summary of the activity since that date.

Year Applications Received Total Approved # of Criminal Violations

2001-2002 62,902 53,000 92

2002-2003 29,914 27,499 221

2003-2004 35,585 31,121 398

2004-2005 58,366 54,677 403

2005-2006 40,238 36,754 548

2006-2007 22,403 23,790 938

2007-2008 33,411 26,578 1,319

2008-2009 73,105 66,446 1,292

2009-2010 90,808 86,661 1,005

If you have any questions regarding the information in this report, please feel free to contact the Michigan State Police, Firearms Records Unit at (517) 241-1917.

Sincerely,

Kriste Etue

DIRECTOR

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Switalski, Liss, Barnett, Tlaib, Segal, Oakes, Kandrevas, Stanley, Dillon, Durhal, Ananich, Stapleton, Lipton, Meadows and Brown introduced

House Bill No. 4363, entitled

A bill to prohibit employers from making certain recruiting or hiring decisions based upon an individual’s credit history; to prohibit employers from making certain inquiries; to prohibit certain waivers; to prohibit retaliation; and to provide remedies.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Reps. Agema, Walsh, Forlini, Lori, Pettalia, Wayne Schmidt, Poleski, O’Brien, Tyler, Haines, Huuki, Somerville, McMillin, Genetski and Barnett introduced

House Bill No. 4364, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5867 (MCL 600.5867) and by adding section 5867a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Reps. MacGregor, Rogers, Lyons, McMillin, Olson, Bumstead, Haveman, Hooker and Yonker introduced

House Bill No. 4365, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4, entitled “An act relative to continuing tenure of office of certificated teachers in public educational institutions; to provide for probationary periods; to regulate discharges or demotions; to provide for resignations and leaves of absence; to create a state tenure commission and to prescribe the powers and duties thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, and 3a of article II and sections 1, 2, and 3 of article III (MCL 38.81, 38.82, 38.83, 38.83a, 38.91, 38.92, and 38.93), sections 1 and 2 of article II and section 2 of article III as amended and section 3a of article II and section 3 of article III as added by 1993 PA 59 and section 1 of article III as amended by 1996 PA 282, and by adding sections 3b and 3c to article II and sections 1a and 1b to article III.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.

Reps. O’Brien and McCann introduced

House Bill No. 4366, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 566, entitled “An act to encourage the faithful performance of official duties by certain public officers and public employees; to prescribe standards of conduct for certain public officers and public employees; to prohibit the holding of incompatible public offices; and to provide certain judicial remedies,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.183), as amended by 2009 PA 210.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Reps. McCann and O’Brien introduced

House Bill No. 4367, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 196, entitled “Public transportation authority act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 124.454).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Reps. Brown, Switalski, Ananich, Lipton and Slavens introduced

House Bill No. 4368, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 166, entitled “An act to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on state projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; and to prescribe penalties,” (MCL 408.551 to 408.558) by adding section 6a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics.

Reps. Liss, Segal, Barnett and Haugh introduced

House Bill No. 4369, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7333a (MCL 333.7333a), as added by 2001 PA 231.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Rep. Jackson introduced

House Bill No. 4370, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7u (MCL 211.7u), as amended by 2003 PA 140.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Rep. Pettalia introduced

House Bill No. 4371, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43517, 43520, 43525a, and 43531 (MCL 324.43517, 324.43520, 324.43525a, and 324.43531), sections 43517 and 43520 as amended by 2006 PA 282, section 43525a as amended by 2006 PA 280, and section 43531 as amended by 2009 PA 70.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation.

Reps. Heise, Franz, Foster, Gilbert, Hughes, Scott, Knollenberg and Yonker introduced

House Joint Resolution O, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 31 of article IV, sections 11, 14, 24, 26, 27, 28, 35, 35a, and 40 of article IX, and section 5 of article XI, to provide for a two-year fiscal period for the state budget.

The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Announcements by the Clerk

February 28, 2011

Received from the Wayne County Airport Authority a copy of the 2010 Audited Financial Statements per the requirements of Public Act 90 of 2002.

Gary L. Randall

Clerk of the House

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Rep. Wayne Schmidt moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:50 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, March 3, at 12:00 Noon.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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