No. 60
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, July 30, 2014.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Clerk.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.
Rep. Jim Stamas, from the 98th District, offered the following invocation:
“Heavenly Father, as we begin this new session day, we seek Your divine guidance and pray that You bless the work of this body and renew it with a spirit of hope and optimism. May all that we do in this chamber be in the light of Your word and of benefit to all who live in this great state. Amen.”
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, July 17:
House Bill Nos. 5701 5702 5703 5704 5705 5706 5707 5708 5709 5710 5711 5712 5713
Senate Bill Nos. 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of Treasury was received and read:
June 27, 2014
The attached annual report on the operation of the New Jobs Training Program is provided to you either in accordance with MCL 206.713 or in your role as chairperson of the committees on Tax Policy or Finance. The report will soon be available on the Treasury website.
If I can answer any questions on the report, please let me know.
Scott Darragh, Economist
Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis
Michigan Department of Treasury
(517) 241-2148
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
The following communication from the Secretary of State was received and read:
Notice of Filing
Administrative Rules
July 2, 2014
In accordance with the provisions of MCL 24.248 this is to advise you that the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed at 10:56 A.M. on this date, administrative rule (2014-072-TYE) for the Department of Treasury, Entitled “Emergency Rule Millionaire Parties,” these rules take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State and shall remain in effect for 6 months.
Sincerely,
Ruth A. Johnson
Secretary of State
Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
The following communication from the Department of State Police was received and read:
July 21, 2014
In accordance with MCL 333.7524a, I am pleased to present to the Michigan Legislature the 22nd comprehensive report on asset forfeiture. Michigan’s asset forfeiture program saves taxpayer money and deprives drug criminals of cash and property obtained through illegal activity. Michigan’s law enforcement community has done an outstanding job of stripping drug dealers of illicit gain and utilizing these proceeds to expand and enhance law enforcement efforts to protect our citizens.
During 2013, over $24.3 million in cash and assets amassed by drug traffickers was forfeited. Extensive multi-agency teamwork is evident in this report. Considerable assets were obtained as the result of joint enforcement involving many agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.
Asset forfeiture funds were used to enhance law enforcement by providing resources for personnel, needed equipment, canine expenses, prevention programs, and matching funds to obtain federal grants. Michigan’s recently amended Drug Forfeiture Statute allowed some agencies to contribute monies to non-profit organizations that assist in obtaining information for solving crimes.
I commend our law enforcement community for the tremendous job they have done and submit this report for your information and review.
Sincerely,
Kriste Etue
DIRECTOR
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. McCready introduced
House Bill No. 5714, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 254, entitled “The motor carrier act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of article I, the heading and sections 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, and 14 of article II, the heading and sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, and 12 of article III, sections 1 and 2 of article IV, sections 2, 5, 6, 6a, 6b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10a, 11, 14, 14a, and 18 of article V, and section 2 of article VI (MCL 475.1, 475.2, 475.3, 475.4, 476.1, 476.3, 476.5, 476.8, 476.9, 476.10, 476.13, 476.14, 477.1, 477.2, 477.4, 477.5, 477.6, 477.9, 477.11, 477.12, 478.1, 478.2, 479.2, 479.5, 479.6, 479.6a, 479.6b, 479.7, 479.8, 479.9, 479.10, 479.10a, 479.11, 479.14, 479.14a, 479.18, and 479.42), the title, section 1 of article I, section 2 of article IV, and sections 8, 9, and 10 of article V as amended by 2008 PA 584, sections 2, 3, and 4 of article I, section 3 of article II, sections 2 and 4 of article III, and sections 6a, 6b, 10a, 14, and 14a of article V as amended and section 2 of article VI as added by 1993 PA 352, sections 1, 8, 9, 13, and 14 of article II, sections 1, 5, 9, 11, and 12 of article III, section 1 of article IV, and section 6 of article V as amended by 1982 PA 399, sections 5 and 10 of article II and section 6 of article III as amended and section 7 of article V as added by 2007 PA 33, section 2 of article V as amended by 2011 PA 111, section 11 of article V as amended by 1994 PA 176, and section 18 of article V as amended by 2000 PA 96, and by adding sections 4a, 7, 7a, 7b, and 9a to article III; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Rep. Dianda introduced
House Bill No. 5715, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 81.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Rep. Santana introduced
House Bill No. 5716, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled “Motor vehicle service and repair act,” (MCL 257.1301 to 257.1340) by adding sections 20a and 22a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Farrington introduced
House Bill No. 5717, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by amending the title and by adding section 5104.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Leonard introduced
House Bill No. 5718, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials,” by amending section 7 (MCL 125.1657), as amended by 2008 PA 226.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. McBroom, Crawford, Johnson and Daley introduced
House Bill No. 5719, entitled
A bill to provide for the official designation of the Michigan state fair; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism.
Announcements by the Clerk
July 22, 2014
Received from the Auditor General a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:
Performance audit of Actuary Data and Contribution Rates of the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System, Office of Retirement Services, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, July 2014.
Gary L. Randall
Clerk of the House
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The Clerk declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, August 13, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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