No. 46
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 16, 2013.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Tonya Schuitmaker.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present Hood—present Pappageorge—present
Anderson—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Bieda—present Hune—present Proos—present
Booher—present Hunter—present Richardville—present
Brandenburg—present Jansen—present Robertson—present
Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present
Caswell—present Jones—present Schuitmaker—present
Colbeck—present Kahn—present Smith—present
Emmons—present Kowall—present Walker—present
Green—present Marleau—present Warren—present
Gregory—present Meekhof—present Whitmer—present
Hansen—present Moolenaar—present Young—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Reverend Dr. Herbert B. Robinson of True Love Missionary Baptist Church of Detroit offered the following invocation:
Most merciful and divine Supreme Being, we acknowledge Your presence and infinite wisdom among us. As we meet with each other for the purpose of serving humanity, we confess that we can sometimes fall short of satisfying every human need.
We do need You, merciful and divine One, to govern our thoughts, words, and deeds as we humbly accept the challenge to proceed towards what is honorable and pleasing in Your sight. We are sorry for where we have erred, and we will not gloat in our successes, but we will continue to work towards the matters that we have not yet completed.
Be with us and make our nation strong through us and Thee. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Proos, Booher and Green entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Meekhof moved that Senators Kahn, Emmons, Pappageorge and Richardville be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 345
Senate Bill No. 346
Senate Bill No. 347
Senate Bill No. 335
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.
11:01 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen.
During the recess, Senators Richardville, Kahn, Emmons and Pappageorge entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communication was received and read:
Committee on Government Operations
May 14, 2013
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2.104(c), I respectfully request the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee hold a hearing on the re-appointment of Richard S. Kalm as Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Randy Richardville, Chair
Senate Majority Leader
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, May 15:
House Bill Nos. 4540 4541 4705
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, May 15, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill No. 361
House Bill Nos. 4715 4716 4717 4718 4719 4720 4721 4722 4723 4724 4725 4726 4727 4728
4729 4730 4731
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, designated Senator Hopgood as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 335, entitled
A bill to amend 2011 PA 142, entitled “Health insurance claims assessment act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 550.1733); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 335
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 335, entitled
A bill to amend 2011 PA 142, entitled “Health insurance claims assessment act,” (MCL 550.1731 to 550.1741) by amending enacting section 2.
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. 170 Yeas—25
Ananich Green Jansen Pappageorge
Anderson Gregory Johnson Richardville
Bieda Hansen Kahn Smith
Booher Hood Marleau Walker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Warren
Caswell Hunter Moolenaar Whitmer
Emmons
Nays—13
Brandenburg Jones Pavlov Rocca
Colbeck Kowall Proos Schuitmaker
Hildenbrand Nofs Robertson Young
Hune
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Whitmer asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Whitmer’s statement is as follows:
You know, one of the things I love about the caucus in which I serve is that at the end of the day, my members really are driven to do the right thing for the people we serve; to cast tough votes to make sure that those among us who need the most help get it. But we also have a duty to all taxpayers across this state to make sure that we are spending their dollars wisely and that we are dealing fair with them; that we are transparent and honest with them.
I feel good about voting in favor of this bill, but that enthusiasm is tempered, and let me tell you why: Because never, from day one, was Governor Snyder right about how much money this tax would bring in. They couldn’t have been further off. Well, they could have been further off, but it would have been hard. The promise that the metric Governor gave us in terms of what this would mean for our citizens was just dead wrong, and all of his bean counters were wrong too.
Now, are they inept or did they just not tell us what they knew? I don’t know. I really don’t know what the answer is to that, but neither is really good. Further, you know, on these tough votes, my colleagues come and talk to us for help. When you want to figure out how to raise revenue, all of a sudden, people want to talk to the Democrats, but not when it is about setting priorities.
So let today be an example that we are willing and interested in being at the table, in determining what those priorities are and how we go about achieving them. I hope as we have big issues looming before us, that the people of this state want us to solve, that we remember that. Please let the Governor know this is what good faith looks like. If we want to move forward and ever have a time where were talking again to solve the problems together, may this be an example.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Meekhof moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 198, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 198
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefore.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No. 57
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senator Moolenaar offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 57.
A resolution to recognize Iosco County as a premier birding destination in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Iosco County has three areas designated by the National Audubon Society as an Important Birding Area (IBA). An IBA is defined as providing essential habitat for one or more species of breeding, wintering, and/or migrating birds; and
Whereas, The scenic byway along the Au Sable River provides habitat for wintering trumpeter swans; and
Whereas, Management areas within the county are designated as nesting areas for the endangered Kirtland’s warbler, one of the most rare members of the wood warbler family. Iosco County has the largest concentration of the Kirtland’s warbler in Michigan; and
Whereas, Tawas Point provides critical habitat for the spring migration of a variety of bird species; and
Whereas, Iosco County contains a large nesting population of bald eagles. It also provides a nesting habitat for osprey, important raptors for the region; and
Whereas, Iosco County has the only identified nesting populations of the endangered piping plover on the U.S. side of Lake Huron; and
Whereas, The annual Tawas Birding Festival held in May attracts bird watchers from around the world; and
Whereas, Recognition of Iosco County as a premier birding destination in the state of Michigan has a great impact on the area. Birding enthusiasts promote the natural resources of the area and economic growth through tourism; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we encourage and express support for the recognition of Iosco County as a premier birding destination in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Audubon Society and the National Audubon Society.
Senators Anderson, Booher, Brandenburg and Pappageorge were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Brandenburg offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 55.
A resolution to recognize the 150th birthday of Henry Ford.
Whereas, The 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, is recognized for his pioneering and uniquely American spirit and innovation that put the world on wheels. He contributed to significant social and economic progress in the United States and many other nations, including the moving assembly line to create automobiles for the masses; doubling wages for his workers, which in turn helped create a middle class that continues to be the backbone of America today; and successfully implementing sustainable materials to build and power his vehicles from the earliest days of the automobile; and
Whereas, On July 30, 1863, Henry Ford was born in Wayne County, Michigan, in an area that later became Dearborn. He demonstrated early in his life a propensity for mechanical aptitude by repairing people’s watches, learning to fix steam engines, and run mill operations; and
Whereas, Henry Ford focused on further innovations related to the internal combustion engine, including developing his own vehicle, the quadricycle, and founding the Detroit Automobile Company in 1899; and
Whereas, On June 16, 1903, then 39-year-old Henry Ford and 11 associates, armed with little cash, some tools, a few blueprints, and unbounded optimism, launched the Ford Motor Company in a small converted wagon factory on a spur of the Michigan Central Railroad in Detroit; and
Whereas, He led the development of the first commercial automobile in 1903—the original 8-horsepower, 2-cylinder Model A vehicle with a 2-speed transmission, 28-inch wheels with wooden spokes, and 3-inch tires; and
Whereas, Between 1903 and 1908, Henry Ford and his engineers developed numerous models named after the letters of the alphabet, with some of the models being only experimental and not available to the public; and
Whereas, On October 1, 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T (also known as the Tin Lizzie), which could be reconfigured by buyers to move cattle, haul freight, herd horses, and even mow lawns. Ford produced 10,660 Model T vehicles its first model year, an industry record; and
Whereas, Henry Ford led the development of the first moving assembly line in 1913, beginning a new era of industrial progress and growth; and
Whereas, Henry Ford established a new standard in 1914 by setting Ford’s minimum wage at $5 for an 8-hour workday, which replaced the prior $2.34 wage for a 9-hour day, and helped develop a middle-class workforce that could afford to buy the products they made; and
Whereas, Henry Ford saw his automobiles as a way toward “opening the highways to all mankind” by exporting vehicles and operating or selling them in more than 30 countries, including China, Brazil, and much of Europe. He was an early proponent of using renewable materials such as soybeans in car parts and fostered employment policies that created opportunities for those with physical or mental challenges; and
Whereas, In 1914, Henry Ford, with an eye to simplicity, efficiency, and affordability, ordered that the Model T use black paint exclusively because it dried faster than other colors, allowing cars to be built daily at a lower cost, and Ford said the vehicle would be offered in “any color so long as it is black”; and
Whereas, The Rouge manufacturing complex allowed for the complete production of vehicles from raw materials processing to final assembly and was an icon of the 20th century; and
Whereas, On March 9, 1932, Henry Ford, in response to consumer demand for more power, pioneered the first Ford vehicle with a V-8 engine block cast in one piece; and
Whereas, While Ford offered only two automotive brands—Ford and Lincoln—through 1937, due to increased competition in 1938, Ford introduced the first Mercury. It was a car with a distinctive streamlined body style, a V-8 engine with more horsepower than a Ford, and hydraulic brakes, thus filling the void between the low-priced Ford and the high-priced Lincoln; and
Whereas, By government decree and with Henry Ford’s full support, all civilian auto production in the United States ceased on February 10, 1942, and Ford, under the control of the War Production Board, produced an extensive array of tanks, B-24 aircraft, armored cars, amphibious craft, gliders, and other materials for the World War II war effort; and
Whereas, On April 7, 1947, Henry Ford passed away, and to this day, his legacy of innovation continues to drive Ford’s commitment to a strong business, great products, and a better world; and
Whereas, In the 21st century, Ford continues its marvelous record for fine products with the best-selling car in the world, the Ford Focus, and the best-selling truck in the world, the Ford F-Series; and
Whereas, In its quest to make high-quality and innovative products, Ford has continually led the way with breakthrough technologies—achieving greater fuel efficiency for drivers of gas-powered and electrified vehicles; offering the latest safety features on more cars across the lineup; and providing new possibilities for in-car experiences with connected car technology; and
Whereas, Ford Motor Company now employs more than 65,000 Americans and supports millions more jobs in the United States through its supplier and dealer network; and
Whereas, William Clay Ford, Jr., the great-grandson of Henry Ford, as executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, has focused on the fundamentals that made Ford a world-class auto manufacturer to carry the company through the 21st century with even better products and innovations. With his Blueprint for Mobility, he advances Henry Ford’s vision to address the transportation challenges of the future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize the 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company, for his pioneering and uniquely American spirit and innovation that put the world on wheels; and be it further
Resolved, That we recognize his contribution to significant social and economic progress in the United States and many other nations, including the moving assembly line to create automobiles for the masses; doubling wages for his workers, which in turn helped create a middle class that continues to be the backbone of America today; and successfully implementing sustainable materials to build and power his vehicles from the earliest days of the automobile; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate congratulates Ford Motor Company’s workforce for continuing to bring Henry Ford’s vision to life. We anticipate that the vision of Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company will continue to have an even greater impact in the future by providing innovative products that are affordable and environmentally sustainable and will enhance personal mobility for generations to come.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Anderson, Bieda, Booher, Colbeck, Green, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Jansen, Jones, Kowall, Marleau, Pappageorge, Pavlov, Proos, Richardville and Warren were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Brandenburg asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Brandenburg’s statement is as follows:
It is a real pleasure today to speak on Senate Resolution No. 55 that honors the 150th anniversary of Henry Ford’s birth, who probably is the greatest entrepreneur of all time. When Henry Ford was 16, he left the family farm where he was born and raised. It would be nearly a quarter of a century later before he founded the Ford Motor Company in 1903 and another five years before he launched a transportation revolution that would sweep the world with his Model T Ford.
Obviously, his success was far from instant. He worked in a machine shop, he worked evenings repairing watches, and he was a night shift foreman in an electrical generating facility. Even when he decided to follow his entrepreneurial bent, he had difficulties, founding two companies that failed before the success of Ford Motor Company. His Ford was not by any stretch of the imagination the first car, and neither was his vaunted assembly line the world’s first. The innovation that brought him enduring fame, though, was to build a reliable, low-priced car that people wanted to buy. It was radical and a game-changing concept. By making a car that was within the reach of the masses, he created something that had been a toy for the rich into innovation that provided a practical transportation device for millions of people. The Model T changed the speed of life; named the Car of the Century by the Global Automotive Elections Foundation. The Model T would remain in production until 1927. In time, more than 15 million of this remarkable automobile would be manufactured.
But Ford was not done. He continued to develop new and evermore populous products. In time, Ford himself would be exploring innovative forms of education, which, in time, would lead to the founding of The Edison Institute, known as The Henry Ford, where his legacy will live forever.
Senators Hopgood and Anderson offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 58.
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to do all it can to oppose the construction of an underground nuclear waste repository in Ontario, Canada, and to urge Canadian officials to find alternatives to Ontario Power Generation’s proposal to bury nuclear waste in the Great Lakes basin.
Whereas, Ontario Power Generation is proposing to construct an underground long-term burial facility for all of Ontario’s low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, some of which is highly radioactive and much of which will remain toxic for over 100,000 years. This site, less than a mile inland from the shore of Lake Huron and about 440 yards below the lake level, is approximately 120 miles upstream from the main drinking water intakes for southeast Michigan; and
Whereas, Lake Huron and the other Great Lakes are critically-important resources to both the United States and Canada. The Great Lakes contain 95 percent of North America’s surface fresh water and provides drinking water to tens of millions of people. Pristine water is important to fishing, boating, recreation, tourism, and agriculture in Michigan and throughout the region. Agriculture, commercial and sport fisheries, shipping, recreation, and tourism industry are important components of the Great Lakes economy; and
Whereas, The threat of radioactive water could be devastating to Michigan’s tourism and agriculture industries. With roughly 96 million travelers coming to Michigan each year, many potential tourists may be discouraged from a trip to the Great Lakes, creating severe economic hardships for the state’s vast tourist destinations. Michigan’s agriculture industry, which adds more than $91.4 billion to the state economy annually, is dependent on Great Lakes water for irrigation. Polluted water used for irrigation could contaminate agricultural crops and livestock in the state and cause serious harm; and
Whereas, Placing a permanent nuclear waste burial facility so close to the Great Lakes is ill-advised. The potential damage to the Great Lakes from any leak or breach of radioactivity far outweighs any benefits that could be derived from burying radioactive waste at this site. The ecology of the Great Lakes, which is valuable beyond measure to the health and economic well-being of this entire region, should not be placed at risk by storing radioactive waste so close to the shoreline; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the United States Congress to do all it can to oppose the construction of an underground nuclear waste repository in Ontario, Canada, and to urge Canadian officials to find alternatives to Ontario Power Generation’s proposal to bury nuclear waste in the Great Lakes basin; 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, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Canadian Prime Minister, the Premier of Ontario, and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Meekhof moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, designated Senator Hopgood as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 198, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 2, line 13, by striking out “85,834,700” and inserting “136,934,700”.
2. Amend page 2, line 14, by striking out “2,076,183,500” and inserting “2,089,583,500”.
3. Amend page 2, line 15, by striking out “2,909,242,900” and inserting “2,844,742,900”.
4. Amend page 2, line 18, by striking out “2,902,167,800” and inserting “2,837,667,800”.
5. Amend page 3, following line 3, by inserting:
“Human trafficking intervention services................................................................................ 100”.
6. Amend page 3, line 4, by striking out “45,555,900” and inserting “45,556,000”.
7. Amend page 3, line 11, by striking out “29,531,400” and inserting “29,531,500” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
8. Amend page 16, line 6, by striking out “81,766,000” and inserting “132,866,000”.
9. Amend page 16, line 7, by striking out “1,970,475,600” and inserting “1,983,875,600”.
10. Amend page 16, line 8, by striking out “1,425,301,500” and inserting “1,360,801,500” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
11. Amend page 44, line 2, by striking out all of section 504 and inserting:
“Sec. 504. (1) The department shall create a workgroup to make recommendations to achieve more uniformity in capitation payments made to the PIHPs.
(2) The workgroup shall include but not be limited to representatives of the department, PIHPs, and CMHSPs.
(3) The department shall provide the workgroup’s recommendations to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on community health, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director by March 1 of the current fiscal year.”.
The Senate agreed to the substitute as amended recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 198
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 198, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Gregory offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 15, line 19, by striking out “95,738,800” and inserting “23,934,700”.
2. Amend page 15, line 22, by striking out “10,518,507,300” and inserting “10,446,703,200”.
3. Amend page 15, line 26, by striking out “10,987,227,600” and inserting “10,915,423,500”.
4. Amend page 16, line 2, by striking out “7,443,249,500” and inserting “7,395,629,100”.
5. Amend page 16, line 4, by striking out “64,335,000” and inserting “40,151,300”.
6. Amend page 16, following line 8, by inserting:
“Sec. 120. MEDICAID EXPANSION
Medical services expansion.......................................................................................................... $ 1,231,405,000
Mental health expansion............................................................................................................... 288,646,900
Plan first family planning waiver................................................................................................. (1,072,200)
Medicaid adult benefits waiver..................................................................................................... (26,104,500)
Community mental health non-Medicaid services....................................................................... (152,931,100)
Public health program.................................................................................................................. (750,000)
Transitional medical assistance plus............................................................................................ (150,000)
Expansion administration............................................................................................................. 20,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 1,359,044,100
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues................................................................................................................... 1,530,051,900
Special revenue funds:
Total other state restricted revenues............................................................................................. 10,712,700
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ (181,720,500)”.
7. Amend page 16, line 9, after “Sec.” by striking out “120” and inserting “121”.
8. Amend page 16, line 19, after “Sec.” by striking out “121” and inserting “122”.
9. Amend page 17, line 10, after “is” by striking out “$5,071,261,100.00” and inserting “$4,900,253,300.00” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
10. Amend page 60, line 17, after “1605.” by inserting “(1)”.
11. Amend page 60, line 20, after “standard” by inserting “effective through December 31, 2013”.
12. Amend page 60, following line 20, by inserting:
“(2) The department shall expand Medicaid coverage to the income level determined pursuant to section 106(1)(b)(iii) of the social welfare act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.106, at 133% of the related public assistance standard effective January 1, 2014.”.
13. Amend page 87, following line 10, by inserting:
“MEDICAID EXPANSION
Sec. 1900. (1) The negative appropriations in section 120 for the public health and transitional medical assistance plus programs shall be satisfied by savings from the reduction in the number of persons eligible for these programs due to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid. The savings shall be identified by the department and approved by the state budget director.
(2) The appropriation authorization adjustments required due to the negative appropriations in these line items shall be made only after the approval of transfers by the legislature pursuant to section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 171 Yeas—13
Ananich Hood Johnson Warren
Anderson Hopgood Kahn Whitmer
Bieda Hunter Smith Young
Gregory
Nays—25
Booher Hansen Marleau Proos
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Meekhof Richardville
Casperson Hune Moolenaar Robertson
Caswell Jansen Nofs Rocca
Colbeck Jones Pappageorge Schuitmaker
Emmons Kowall Pavlov Walker
Green
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
Senator Johnson offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 16, following line 19, by inserting:
“Health and wellness initiatives.............................................................................................. 5,000,000”.
2. Amend page 16, line 26, by striking out “25,939,300” and inserting “30,939,300”.
3. Amend page 17, line 3, by striking out “7,075,100” and inserting “12,075,100” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 172 Yeas—12
Ananich Gregory Hunter Warren
Anderson Hood Johnson Whitmer
Bieda Hopgood Smith Young
Nays—26
Booher Hansen Marleau Proos
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Meekhof Richardville
Casperson Hune Moolenaar Robertson
Caswell Jansen Nofs Rocca
Colbeck Jones Pappageorge Schuitmaker
Emmons Kahn Pavlov Walker
Green Kowall
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
Senator Johnson offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 16, line 25, by striking out “100” and inserting “5,000,000”.
2. Amend page 16, line 26, by striking out “25,939,300” and inserting “30,939,200”.
3. Amend page 17, line 3, by striking out “7,075,100” and inserting “12,075,000” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 173 Yeas—13
Ananich Hood Johnson Warren
Anderson Hopgood Rocca Whitmer
Bieda Hunter Smith Young
Gregory
Nays—25
Booher Hansen Kowall Pavlov
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Proos
Casperson Hune Meekhof Richardville
Caswell Jansen Moolenaar Robertson
Colbeck Jones Nofs Schuitmaker
Emmons Kahn Pappageorge Walker
Green
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
Senator Smith offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 15, line 6, by striking out “194,890,600” and inserting “261,897,300”.
2. Amend page 15, line 22, by striking out “10,518,507,300” and inserting “10,585,514,000”.
3. Amend page 15, line 26, by striking out “10,987,227,600” and inserting “11,054,234,300”.
4. Amend page 16, line 2, by striking out “7,443,249,500” and inserting “7,487,688,400”.
5. Amend page 16, line 8, by striking out “1,425,301,500” and inserting “1,447,869,300” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
6. Amend page 87, following line 10, by inserting:
“Sec. 1887. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for dental services, the department shall allocate $78,649,700.00 to expand the healthy kids dental program to Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, and Kent County.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 174 Yeas—19
Ananich Hansen Hunter Smith
Anderson Hildenbrand Johnson Warren
Bieda Hood Marleau Whitmer
Brandenburg Hopgood Pappageorge Young
Gregory Hune Rocca
Nays—19
Booher Green Meekhof Richardville
Casperson Jansen Moolenaar Robertson
Caswell Jones Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Kahn Pavlov Walker
Emmons Kowall Proos
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
Senator Warren offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 55, line 3, after “a” by striking out “real alternatives 1”.
2. Amend page 55, line 4, after “program” by inserting “delivered by licensed professionals using medically accurate and evidence-based programs”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 175 Yeas—11
Ananich Gregory Johnson Whitmer
Anderson Hood Smith Young
Bieda Hopgood Warren
Nays—27
Booher Hansen Kowall Proos
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Richardville
Casperson Hune Meekhof Robertson
Caswell Hunter Moolenaar Rocca
Colbeck Jansen Nofs Schuitmaker
Emmons Jones Pappageorge Walker
Green Kahn Pavlov
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
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. 176 Yeas—20
Booher Hansen Marleau Pavlov
Casperson Hildenbrand Meekhof Proos
Caswell Jansen Moolenaar Richardville
Emmons Kahn Nofs Robertson
Green Kowall Pappageorge Walker
Nays—18
Ananich Gregory Johnson Smith
Anderson Hood Jones Warren
Bieda Hopgood Rocca Whitmer
Brandenburg Hune Schuitmaker Young
Colbeck Hunter
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protests
Senators Gregory, Hopgood, Hood, Anderson, Young, Whitmer and Hunter, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 198.
Senator Gregory moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Gregory’s statement, in which Senators Hopgood, Hood, Anderson, Young, Whitmer and Hunter concurred, is as follows:
Considering the deep cuts made to the Department of Community Health budget in fiscal year 2012 and the budgets over the past years, this budget has been called somewhat of a so-called increase, but yet there’s still much improvement to be made. There is still a long way to go before the department is made whole again and adequately funding the vital programs it provides, and until then, I can’t say that this is a good budget.
To the chairman of the committee, I do appreciate the restoration of the funding for Graduate Medical Education and community mental health for special populations. With the potential expansion of medical needs resulting from the Affordable Care Act, it is vital the state has an adequate number of medical personnel. To that same end, though, if we’re willing to acknowledge the need for more medical professionals to adapt to the Affordable Care Act, why can’t we use the same obvious logic to expand Medicaid in Michigan and secure federal funding for health care?
The Affordable Care Act is law. Those who don’t like it can either face the facts and adapt or stubbornly stick their heads in the sand and sit on their hands as our state misses out on billions of dollars in federal money. Not including the Medicaid expansion in this budget is a significant failure on the part of this body to aid the people of Michigan. As the chairman of the committee has stated, there are ongoing discussions about this. Let us hope that there will be an approval of Medicaid expansion before it is too late.
As the Senate Fiscal Agency report on Medicaid expansion points out, the discussion on expansion will be based more on the policy considerations than on the potential fiscal impact. This is truly the case in this budget. As is far too often the theme with the budget process, party politics is again interfering with sound policymaking.
For yet another year, Healthy Kids dental is not being expanded to the most populous counties of Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Kent. Healthy Kids dental has a proven track record of helping Michigan kids, and it is well past time for the children in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Kent Counties to also receive the same care through this program that the rest of the kids receive in the other parts of the state that have Healthy Kids dental.
Furthermore, this is the second year the Senate DCH budget will contain a number of $100 placeholders rather than more concrete figures. How can we make financial decisions without hard numbers to know what we’re working with?
There are several significant flaws with this budget, and to that end, I am uncomfortable voting for it. This budget leaves so many issues open-ended and is literally leaving money on the table, and because of that, I will be voting “no” on this budget.
Senators Gregory, Johnson, Smith and Moolenaar asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Gregory’s statement is as follows:
This amendment would expand Medicaid to those under 133 percent of the federal poverty level. Medicaid expansion will bring health coverage to about 470,000 uninsured low-income Michigan residents. It will also bring approximately $2 billion more in Medicaid funding here and save Michigan roughly $200 million annually.
A study conducted by the Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation showed conclusively that Michigan’s primary care physicians are equipped to handle an influx of new patients. The same study found that improving the quality of life and mortality rates of Michigan residents could reduce disability costs and promote productivity on the job. Michigan companies and individuals who purchase health insurance could benefit with lower premiums as hospitals would not be treating as many uninsured patients, and those unpaid expenses would no longer be passed along to health insurers and ultimately to the consumer.
I will conclude by saying again that expanding Medicaid will save lives, save money, and lead to a healthier population. This amendment would do so without all the strings attached, as found in the legislation currently in the other body, with a number of the provisions which will not pass federal muster.
Therefore, I see no reason why we should not adopt this amendment and just include funding for expanding Medicaid in the Department of Community Health budget before us. Also, as a side note, this bill, the Medicaid expansion has been on the horizon. It has been part of the discussion for the last year. I would have hoped that by now that this body would have seen a way to resolve this issue and help those 470,000 Michigan residents. I would hope that, at least at this point, we will reconsider some of these thoughts on this and consider passing this Medicaid expansion.
Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:
This amendment will restore funding for the health and wellness programs to the current year’s funding level. As a result of this initiative, we’ve been able to fund programs dealing with cancer prevention, maternal and infant health, immunization program management, and school health services. A healthier population relies less on state health care programs, and by heading off health threats in their early stages, we can, in fact, save lives and taxpayer dollars.
I ask for your support on this amendment.
Senator Smith’s statement is as follows:
I rise to bring this amendment to my colleagues’ attention. This amendment would provide funding to expand Healthy Kids dental to Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Kent Counties. These are the most populous counties in the state, and subsequently, have the greatest need for this coverage. We continue to store money in the rainy day fund, but there are children in our state who greatly need dental care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that tooth decay affects children in the U.S. more than any other chronic infectious disease, and if left untreated, can cause pain and infections, potentially affecting their eating, speaking, and learning.
Healthy Kids dental has been recognized by the American Dental Association as one of the five national models to improve access to dental care for low-income populations. We cannot possibly justify denying these children the care they need when the funds to provide for this care are there.
I ask my colleagues for support of this amendment.
Senator Moolenaar’s statement is as follow:
I rise before you today to speak about the Department of Community Health budget. We have crafted this budget based on available resources that preserve critical health care services, such as GME, student loan repayment, Healthy Kids dental, and programs that help our new citizens pursue the American Dream. By supporting this budget recommendation, we will continue to promote policies that encourage physicians to practice in Michigan, ensure access to care in underserved areas, and protect the health of new and expectant mothers.
One additional note: Today, this legislation is not recommending expansion of the state’s Medicaid program due to the concerns of the long-term financial sustainability, while recognizing there are ongoing discussions that would require a waiver from the federal government for Medicaid reform.
I look forward to working with others in the executive and legislative branches toward finalizing a budget that provides access to care in an effective and efficient manner. I urge my Senate colleagues to vote “yes” on this proposal.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, designated Senator Hopgood as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 345, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as amended by 2012 PA 328.
Senate Bill No. 346, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as amended by 2012 PA 327.
Senate Bill No. 347, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” (MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c) by adding section 22d.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 209, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4o (MCL 205.54o), as amended by 2004 PA 173.
Substitute (S-3).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 345
Senate Bill No. 346
Senate Bill No. 347
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 345, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as amended by 2012 PA 328.
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. 177 Yeas—34
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Smith
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Nays—4
Brandenburg Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 346, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as amended by 2012 PA 327.
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. 178 Yeas—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 347, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” (MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c) by adding section 22d.
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. 179 Yeas—36
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Caswell Hunter Nofs Walker
Colbeck Jansen Pappageorge Warren
Emmons Johnson Pavlov Whitmer
Green Jones Proos Young
Nays—2
Brandenburg Hune
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.202 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 182
Senate Bill No. 184
Senate Bill No. 185
Senate Bill No. 187
Senate Bill No. 188
Senate Bill No. 189
Senate Bill No. 190
Senate Bill No. 191
Senate Bill No. 192
Senate Bill No. 193
Senate Bill No. 194
Senate Bill No. 195
Senate Bill No. 196
Senate Bill No. 197
Senate Bill No. 199
Senate Bill No. 201
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 182, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 6, 11, 11a, 11g, 11j, 11k, 11m, 12, 15, 18, 18b, 19, 20, 20d, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22j, 24, 24a, 24c, 26a, 26b, 26c, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32d, 32p, 39a, 51a, 51b, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 74, 81, 94a, 95, 98, 99, 101, 102, 104, 107, 147, 147a, 147b, 147c, and 152a (MCL 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611g, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1612, 388.1615, 388.1618, 388.1618b, 388.1619, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1622j, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1624c, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1632d, 388.1632p, 388.1639a, 388.1651a, 388.1651b, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694a, 388.1695, 388.1698, 388.1699, 388.1701, 388.1702, 388.1704, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1747a, 388.1747b, 388.1747c, and 388.1752a), sections 6, 11, and 26b as amended by 2012 PA 465, sections 11a, 11g, 11j, 11k, 11m, 12, 18, 19, 20, 20d, 22a, 22b, 22d, 24, 24a, 24c, 26a, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32d, 39a, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 74, 81, 94a, 98, 99, 102, 104, 107, 147, 147b, and 152a as amended and sections 22j, 26c, 32p, 95, and 147c as added and 147a as amended by 2012 PA 201, section 15 as amended by 2012 PA 286, section 18b as amended by 2008 PA 268, section 51b as added by 1996 PA 300, and section 101 as amended by 2012 PA 516, and by adding sections 11s, 21f, 22k, 22m, 25e, and 32q; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2012 PA 465 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 180 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
Senate Bill No. 184, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of transportation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 181 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
Senate Bill No. 185, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for certain reports and the consideration of those reports; to provide for the disposition of other income received by the various state agencies; to provide for certain emergency powers; to provide for the powers and duties of certain committees, certain state agencies, and certain employees; and to provide for the acquisition and disposition of certain real and personal property.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 182 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Hansen
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, resumed the Chair.
Senate Bill No. 187, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of military and veterans affairs, other state agencies, and local units of government related to the appropriations; and to provide for the preparation of certain reports related to the appropriations.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 183 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 188, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 184 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 189, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of insurance and financial services and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to provide for reports to certain persons; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 185 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 190, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to provide for reports to certain persons; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 186 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 191, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 187 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 192, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 188 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 193, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236, 236a, 236b, 241, 244, 245, 246, 252, 256, 258, 263a, 264, 265, 265a, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 275, 275a, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 289, 293a, and 296 (MCL 388.1836, 388.1836a, 388.1836b, 388.1841, 388.1844, 388.1845, 388.1846, 388.1852, 388.1856, 388.1858, 388.1863a, 388.1864, 388.1865, 388.1865a, 388.1867, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870, 388.1874, 388.1875, 388.1875a, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, 388.1881, 388.1882, 388.1889, 388.1893a, and 388.1896), sections 236, 236a, 241, 244, 245, 252, 256, 258, 263a, 264, 265, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 275, 275a, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, and 289 as amended and sections 236b, 246, 265a, and 293a as added by 2012 PA 201 and section 296 as added by 2011 PA 62, and by adding section 262a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 236 and 241 (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1841), sections 236 and 241 as amended by 2012 PA 201.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 189 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 194, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the executive, the department of attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology, management, and budget, the department of civil rights, and certain state purposes related thereto for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; and to declare the effect of this act.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 190 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 195, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 191 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 196, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 192 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 197, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 193 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 199, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201, 201a, 206, 208, 209, 210, 224, 225, 229, 229a, 230, and 296 (MCL 388.1801, 388.1801a, 388.1806, 388.1808, 388.1809, 388.1810, 388.1824, 388.1825, 388.1829, 388.1829a, 388.1830, and 388.1896), section 201 as amended by 2012 PA 465, sections 201a, 206, 208, 209, 210, 224, 225, 229, and 230 as amended and section 229a as added by 2012 PA 201, and section 296 as added by 2011 PA 62, and by adding section 229b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 201 and 206 (MCL 388.1801 and 388.1806), section 201 as amended by 2012 PA 465 and section 206 as amended by 2012 PA 201.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 194 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 201, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 195 Yeas—0
Nays—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senate Bill No. 16, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43559 (MCL 324.43559), as amended by 1998 PA 95, and by adding section 1616.
(This bill was returned from the House without amendment on May 15 and the recommendation for immediate effect postponed. See Senate Journal No. 45, p. 633.)
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the Senators serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Robertson introduced
Senate Bill No. 362, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 403, entitled “Michigan unarmed combat regulatory act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 10, 11, 12, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 47, 48, 55, 57, and 58 (MCL 338.3601, 338.3610, 338.3611, 338.3612, 338.3620, 338.3621, 338.3622, 338.3630, 338.3631, 338.3633, 338.3634, 338.3635, 338.3640, 338.3641, 338.3642, 338.3647, 338.3648, 338.3655, 338.3657, and 338.3658), sections 1, 10, 11, 12, 21, 31, 34, 35, 47, 48, 55, 57, and 58 as amended by 2007 PA 196, sections 20 and 33 as amended by 2012 PA 546, and section 22 as amended by 2010 PA 100, and by adding sections 33a, 33b, 33c, 49, 49a, and 54a; 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 Regulatory Reform.
Senator Robertson introduced
Senate Bill No. 363, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13p), as amended by 2010 PA 317.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senator Robertson introduced
Senate Bill No. 364, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled “An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health,” (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 1508.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 4540, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties,” by amending sections 6 and 7 (MCL 207.556 and 207.557), section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 323 and section 7 as amended by 2008 PA 457.
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.
House Bill No. 4541, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “Obsolete property rehabilitation act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 125.2786), as amended by 2011 PA 272.
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.
House Bill No. 4705, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 331, entitled “State education tax act,” (MCL 211.901 to 211.906) by adding section 5c.
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
Senators Johnson and Young asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:
Yesterday, the Governor’s administration finally saw fit to allow Buena Vista schools to reopen their doors, after needlessly leaving kids home for more than a week as a result of disagreements between adults. It is specifically this type of self-serving attitude toward governing that has stymied efforts to ensure all our children are receiving a top-notch education. In just the past week, we’ve also seen the school districts in Pontiac, Adrian, Inkster, and Flint begin facing down their own financial troubles. Their situations vary from closing a high school indefinitely to instituting massive layoffs at the end of the year, but the repercussions and subsequent results are and will be identical.
The Republican mantra of stealing money from kids to provide to their corporate benefactors does not affect anybody in this chamber. Perhaps that is why it is so easy for my friends on the other side of the aisle to vote “yes” on these devastating policies. The repercussions are felt by children. Students in Buena Vista Township have missed more than a week of school. While I’m pleased this specific problem is now fixed, it’s indeed shameful that Governor Snyder allowed it to happen in the first place. Students in the other communities I mentioned are losing experienced teachers they trust; are being displaced from their buildings; are simply being subjected to the instability and turmoil caused by my Republican colleagues and their policies.
It’s easy and tantamount to the GOP’s messaging on this topic to blame local districts for so-called mismanagement. I can acknowledge that among the hundreds of school districts across this state, there is sure to be some mismanagement at some point. It is clear, though, to any objective observer—in this case, anybody other than this majority party—that the real culprit harming Michigan’s children is the egregious cuts made to the K-12 budget over the past two years. If somebody takes your debit card and empties out your savings account, you won’t be able to make your mortgage payment not because you don’t want to, but because you lack the resources. Thanks to Governor Snyder and the Republicans, this is the situation our local schools and the districts are finding themselves in with alarming frequency.
The good news, though, is yesterday’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference reported the state has $483 million more than anticipated for fiscal year 2013 and can expect $219 million and $244 million more for fiscal years 2014 and 2015, respectively. At least a significant portion of these dollars must be used to fill the gaps created in previous K-12 budgets by Republicans. It is clear the people of Michigan want the government to fund public education. There is no debating this point. Additionally, as has been pointed out by my Democratic colleagues numerous times, the state’s business leaders have called for an additional $100 million per year to be put into education funding. These leaders understand the need for highly-educated, motivated, and talented young people in this state.
Yet it seems the agenda coming from the Governor’s office is to cut more from kids, spend less on schools and teachers, and dream up secretive plots to implement tuition vouchers and cheapened value schools. Were these constituents calling, e-mailing, and writing to us every day demanding that we invest less in education, what the Governor has done would make less political sense. That’s not the case. When corporate-driven individuals take the reins of government, items that do not produce an immediate profit on a balance sheet get tossed aside in favor of massive tax breaks for corporations.
After eight years of the first MBA President and after the past two years of our own tough-nerd, businessman Governor, it’s safe to say the myth that putting CEOs in charge of government will yield positive results for the people has been successfully debunked.
Senator Young’s statement is as follows:
I would like to start with a quote. Woodrow Wilson said, “Democracy is not so much a form of government, but a set of principles.” What do we want that principle to say? Man will not remember what we say here, but he will remember what we have done. The reason why democracy has endured throughout the generations, has traveled throughout the centuries, and will last throughout millenniums is because the people deserve and have a right for their voices to be heard in government. It is through their consent that we have the ability to govern, and that is why the EM law is such an unconstitutional threat to our principles as a state.
What are we going to say to future generations? Are we going to say that we are only going to adhere to their rights except in an emergency? Are we only going to adhere to their rights unless we believe that there is a financial crisis that must be solved? Madam President, I argue and say to you that the Constitution is a set of principles that we must adhere to in times of crisis, not abandon. It is a set of principles that we must honor, not ignore; that we must jealously defend and guard with our last breath, not abdicate them when things get tough.
The EM law is wrong. It takes away the precious, sacred right of the people to exercise their franchise. There is one thing you should never do as an elected official and that is mess with the right to vote. There has been too much blood that has been shed. There have been too many people who have lost their lives. There has been too much sacrifice that has been made for that right. For us to treat this in such a cavalier and irresponsible fashion is wrong, and it will have consequences.
Madam President, just because we’re on that path doesn’t mean we have to stay there. There’s another path. There’s another solution. It’s called actually passing public policy that will reform the issues of the cities that we have these unconstitutional emergency managers in in the first place—through the Constitution; through the powers that we’ve been given as legislators. I think the fact that to say we are going to abandon democracy for tyranny or accept bad government in exchange for good government is like me saying I want to light myself on fire for fear of burning to death. It makes no sense, none whatsoever.
What does that say about us as a state that when things got hard, instead of pulling together and protecting the rights of the people and solving the issues that we as elected officials are here to solve, we violated our constitutional oath that we all swore on the Bible to defend and did things that we had no business or no power or no authority from the people to do? Madam President, I say that’s cowardice. It’s wrong.
I have solutions. There are other solutions out there if you would just listen, but it’s up to you. Let’s come together. Let’s actually have positive, relentless cooperation. Let’s come together and let’s solve these problems with democracy at the helm, not in spite of.
So, Madam President, I say to you I appreciate—well, that wouldn’t be true. Madam President, let’s come together for the greater good of this state, for the future of this state. If we want to achieve true American exceptionalism in Michigan, we must have democracy. Let’s repeal the EM law, and let’s go toward a democracy of greatness together.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security reported
Senate Bill No. 175, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” by amending sections 105, 151, 155, 159, 171, 179, 300, 302, 306, 316, 328, 354, 368, 372, 374, 376, 378, 380, 382, 382a, 384, 388, and 410 (MCL 32.505, 32.551, 32.555, 32.559, 32.571, 32.579, 32.700, 32.702, 32.706, 32.716, 32.728, 32.754, 32.768, 32.772, 32.774, 32.776, 32.778, 32.780, 32.782, 32.782a, 32.784, 32.788, and 32.810), sections 105 and 179 as amended by 2002 PA 133, section 159 as amended by 1998 PA 212, section 302 as amended by 2002 PA 654, section 306 as amended by 2010 PA 255, section 328 as amended by 1988 PA 493, sections 368 and 382 as amended and section 382a as added by 1992 PA 307, and section 410 as amended by 1980 PA 145; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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.
John R. Moolenaar
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moolenaar, Pappageorge, Emmons and Gregory
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development reported
Senate Bill No. 345, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as amended by 2012 PA 328.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael W. Kowall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development reported
Senate Bill No. 346, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as amended by 2012 PA 327.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael W. Kowall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development reported
Senate Bill No. 347, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” (MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c) by adding section 22d.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael W. Kowall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development reported
House Bill No. 4458, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 450, entitled “The tax increment finance authority act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 125.1801), as amended by 2010 PA 245.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael W. Kowall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development reported
House Bill No. 4459, 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 1 (MCL 125.1651), as amended by 2012 PA 396.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael W. Kowall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development reported
House Bill No. 4460, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2012 PA 502.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael W. Kowall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development reported
House Bill No. 4461, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled “The local development financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2152), as amended by 2012 PA 290.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael W. Kowall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development reported
House Bill No. 4462, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 280, entitled “Corridor improvement authority act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 125.2873), as amended by 2010 PA 242.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael W. Kowall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development reported
House Bill No. 4463, entitled
A bill to amend 1867 PA 35, entitled “Nonprofit street railway act,” by amending section 23 (MCL 472.23), as amended by 2008 PA 486.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael W. Kowall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development reported
House Bill No. 4464, entitled
A bill to amend 2010 PA 250, entitled “Private investment infrastructure act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 125.1873).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael W. Kowall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Kowall (C), Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Smith and Ananich
Excused: Senator Hansen
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 335, entitled
A bill to amend 2011 PA 142, entitled “Health insurance claims assessment act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 550.1733); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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.
Roger Kahn, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kahn, Moolenaar, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Walker, Gregory and Hood
Nays: Senators Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker and Anderson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 2:06 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Kahn (C), Moolenaar, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Anderson, Gregory, Hood and Hopgood
Excused: Senator Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Emmons (C), Rocca and Nofs
Excused: Senator Gregory
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 3:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Pavlov (C), Emmons, Colbeck, Hopgood and Young
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Green, Kowall, Meekhof, Warren and Hood
Scheduled Meetings
Michigan Law Revision Commission - Wednesday, May 22, 11:00 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)
Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes - Tuesday, May 21, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)
State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)
Transportation - Tuesday, May 21, 12:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5314)
Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security - Tuesday, May 21, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:54 p.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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