No. 20
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 26, 2014.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—excused Hood—present Pappageorge—present
Anderson—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Bieda—present Hune—present Proos—present
Booher—present Hunter—excused 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—excused Meekhof—present Whitmer—present
Hansen—present Moolenaar—present Young—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Pastor Ryan Guenther of Victory Baptist Church of Hartland offered the following invocation:
Dear heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we open this session by acknowledging that You have established civil government. At this moment, I pray for the Governor, each and every Senator represented in this place, and everyone under the sound of my voice. I want to thank You, Lord, for freedom and liberty that have come with the Bible and the solid founding of our nation.
As You said in Your word, “Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.” You said, “By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.” In Your word You said, “By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.”
May it be recognized today in this hall that You are all-powerful. For such a time as this, let this be a day that the members of this house not forget where true wisdom comes from. For such a time as this, let this be a day that the members of this building and their thoughts be lifted toward God. Let this be a day that they lean not to their own understanding, but in all their ways acknowledge You. Let this be a day that Michigan is put toward the right road and in the right direction. For such a time as this, let them make proper financial and economic decisions. As You said in Your word, “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” You said, “Our help is in the name of the Lord.”
Lord, I ask You this morning that You would bless this house of Michigan today, and we ask for Your blessing. Thank You for salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Emmons and Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Bieda moved that Senators Hopgood and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Bieda moved that Senators Ananich, Gregory and Hunter be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof moved that the Committee on Transportation be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4089, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1077.
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:
House Bill No. 4089
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, February 25:
House Bill No. 5155
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Date: February 25, 2014
Time: 11:36 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 533 (Public Act No. 20), being
An act to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “An act to authorize municipalities to create a brownfield redevelopment authority to facilitate the implementation of brownfield plans; to create brownfield redevelopment zones; to promote the revitalization, redevelopment, and reuse of certain property, including, but not limited to, tax reverted, blighted, or functionally obsolete property; to prescribe the powers and duties of brownfield redevelopment authorities; to permit the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by an authority; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of certain property; to authorize certain funds; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; and to authorize and permit the use of certain tax increment financing,” by amending section 15a (MCL 125.2665a), as added by 2008 PA 154.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 25, 2014, at 4:26 p.m.)
Date: February 25, 2014
Time: 11:38 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 146 (Public Act No. 17), being
An act to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “An act to provide for the development and rehabilitation of residential housing; to provide for the creation of neighborhood enterprise zones; to provide for obtaining neighborhood enterprise zone certificates for a period of time and to prescribe the contents of the certificates; to provide for the exemption of certain taxes; to provide for the levy and collection of a specific tax on the owner of certain facilities; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officers of the state and local governmental units,” by amending section 4 (MCL 207.774), as amended by 2010 PA 136.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 25, 2014, at 4:20 p.m.)
Date: February 25, 2014
Time: 11:40 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 396 (Public Act No. 18), being
An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 34d (MCL 211.34d), as amended by 2012 PA 185.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 25, 2014, at 4:22 p.m.)
Date: February 25, 2014
Time: 11:42 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 581 (Public Act No. 21), being
An act to amend 1962 PA 60, entitled “An act to provide for the day parole of prisoners in county jails to permit them to be gainfully employed outside the jail or pursue other activities; to provide for the granting of reductions in terms of imprisonment and the regulation thereof; and to provide for the disposition of earnings from such employment,” by amending section 1 (MCL 801.251), as amended by 2012 PA 613.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 25, 2014, at 4:28 p.m.)
Date: February 25, 2014
Time: 11:44 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 428 (Public Act No. 19), being
An act to amend 1915 PA 63, entitled “An act to provide for the furnishing of suitable flag holders and United States flags for the graves of veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States for the marking and designation of the graves for memorial purposes; and to provide a penalty for the removal or destruction of the flag holders and United States flags when placed,” by amending sections 1 and 1a (MCL 35.831 and 35.831a), as amended by 2006 PA 627.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 25, 2014, at 4:24 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The following message from the Governor was received on February 20, 2014, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2014-5
Child Protection Registry
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Michigan Department of State
Executive Reorganization
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units which he considers necessary for efficient administration; and
WHEREAS, there is a continued need to reorganize the functions among state Departments for efficient administration; and
WHEREAS, programs, agencies, an commissions should be placed among the principal departments on a consistent, logical basis in order to ensure the most efficient use of public dollars and more streamlined services; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Children’s Protection Registry Act, 2004 PA 241, MCL 752.1061 et seq., was created to establish the computer crime of sending certain electronic messages to minors; creates a child protection registry; to provide notice of contact points to which a minor has access; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to create a fund and provide for fees; and to provide for penalties and remedies;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Constitution of the state of Michigan of 1963 and the laws of the state of Michigan, order the following:
I. TRANSFER OF CHILD PROTECTION REGISTRY
A. The Child Protection Registry is transferred from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) to the Michigan Department of State. All the authority, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities granted to LARA or its predecessor agencies pursuant to the Michigan Children’s Protection Registry Act, 2004 PA 241, MCL 752.1061 et seq., as amended, are transferred to the Michigan Department of State.
B. Any and all statutory or other references to LARA or its predecessor agencies related to the Child Protection Registry not inconsistent with this Order shall be deemed references to the Michigan Department of State.
C. All records and property necessary to execute the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Michigan Children’s Protection Registry Act are transferred from LARA to the Michigan Department of State.
D. All unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, or to be made available to LARA for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred by this Order are transferred to the Michigan Department of State.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All rules, orders, contracts, plans, and agreements relating to any function exercised pursuant to the Michigan Children’s Protection Registry Act transferred from LARA to the Michigan Department of State by this Order that were lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, or rescinded.
B. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity transferred from LARA to the Michigan Department of State by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. Any lawfully commenced suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this Order.
C. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
In fulfillment of the requirements of Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the provisions of this Order shall be effective 60 days after the filing of this Order.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of Michigan this 20th day of February in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Fourteen.
Richard D. Snyder
Governor
By the Governor:
Ruth A. Johnson
Secretary of State
The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
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 President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, designated Senator Pappageorge as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having assumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4168, entitled
A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled “Dog law of 1919,” by amending section 17 (MCL 287.277), as amended by 1998 PA 390.
House Bill No. 4089, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1077.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Young entered the Senate Chamber.
Senators Nofs, Pappageorge, Schuitmaker, Marleau, Rocca, Booher, Robertson, Jansen, Colbeck, Meekhof, Hansen, Casperson, Emmons, Moolenaar, Walker, Jones and Brandenburg introduced
Senate Bill No. 831, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2013 PA 140.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
House Bill No. 5155, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 8311 and 8511 (MCL 600.8311 and 600.8511), section 8511 as amended by 2008 PA 95; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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 Judiciary.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following resolution be postponed for today:
Senate Resolution No. 34
The motion prevailed.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 22.
A concurrent resolution to urge complete hydrologic separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins, to call for the formation of a regional body to negotiate terms of hydrologic separation, and to urge Congress and other entities to take interim steps to prevent Asian carp movement into the Great Lakes.
Whereas, The Great Lakes constitute one of the world’s greatest inland waterway systems. Recreational opportunities on the lakes make Michigan and the region an attractive place for businesses to locate. The Great Lakes support jobs across a spectrum of industries that include manufacturing, tourism, recreation, shipping—including freight transport and warehousing—agriculture, science, engineering, utilities, and mining. The protection of the Great Lakes is essential to local and national economic growth; and
Whereas, The Great Lakes are central to Michigan’s state identity and economy with a $15 billion annual tourism industry and more than 1 million licensed anglers contributing $2 billion to the economy; and
Whereas, Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are one of the foremost challenges facing the Great Lakes. Economic and environmental damage from invasive species in the Great Lakes basin is estimated at $5.7 billion per year, and commercial and sport fishing in the Great Lakes basin have suffered losses estimated at $4.5 billion; and
Whereas, Asian carp pose an imminent threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem and economy. The leading front of the Asian carp population has been confirmed 25 miles downstream of the electric barriers located on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, and monitoring has detected Asian carp DNA between the electric barriers and Lake Michigan. Research by U.S. and Canadian fishery experts shows that there is a significant risk of Asian carp surviving, spreading, and establishing populations in the Great Lakes, particularly in shallow, near-shore areas like Green Bay, Saginaw Bay, Lake St. Clair, and Western Lake Erie. Once established, they can reproduce rapidly, consume large quantities of food, disrupt local ecosystems, out-compete native fish species, and devastate recreational fishing and boating opportunities. If populations of Asian carp become established in the Great Lakes, they will be difficult, if not impossible, to control or eradicate, and thus, the federal government has recognized Asian carp as “the most acute [aquatic invasive species] threat facing the Great Lakes today”; and
Whereas, A recent study conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service showed that the electric barriers in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, designed to prevent the spread of Asian carp and other invasive fish, are not effective in stopping the movement of all fish, especially small fish, and that barges can sweep fish through the electric barrier; and
Whereas, The Restoring the Natural Divide report prepared by the Great Lakes Commission and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative in 2012 presented three alternatives for hydrologically separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins. The report demonstrates that a long-term solution to prevent AIS transfer—while maintaining or enhancing water quality, flood control, and transportation—is possible; and
Whereas, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) report presenting a range of eight options and technologies to prevent AIS movement between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins, including two alternatives for full hydrologic separation. The GLMRIS report recognizes hydrologic separation as the most effective way to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes and mitigate flooding; and
Whereas, Complete hydrologic separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins would be a project measured in decades, not months or years. Asian carp pose a near certainty of establishing populations in the Great Lakes before the implementation of hydrologic separation from the Mississippi River basin unless strong, strategic interim measures are implemented; and
Whereas, While the long-term solution is developed and implemented, priority in the near-term should be given to effectively preventing the movement of Asian carp into the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River basin through technologies, waterway system improvements, technology demonstrations, and continued aggressive management practices leading to real reductions in populations. One-way or partial separation to prevent fish from moving upstream may be possible to achieve in the near-term without having to address major flooding and water quality issues. A short-term plan of action should include study and evaluation of the impacts on shipping infrastructure to provide feasible options for promoting new alternative long-term solutions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we find that complete hydrologic separation is the most effective long-term solution for protecting the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins from aquatic invasive species (AIS) transfer and urge its implementation; and be it further
Resolved, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to call for immediate action on a suite of measures to reduce the risk of Asian carp and other invasive species passing through the Chicago Area Waterway System until hydrologic separation can be completed, including:
1. Continued implementation of the Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework and related efforts;
2. Continued support of extensive monitoring and control efforts, including commercial fishing in the Chicago Area Waterway System, led by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and its federal partners;
3. Design and engineering of modifications to the Brandon Road lock and dam structure or other appropriate lock to reduce the risk of one-way transfer into Lake Michigan, including additional electric barriers at the entrance and exit of the lock, use of carbon dioxide as a fish deterrent, modifications of the gates on the dam, and other technologies; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to implement physical separation immediately through lock closure should Asian carp pose an imminent threat of passing through the Brandon Road Lock; and be it further
Resolved, That we call upon commercial navigation industries to identify practices to reduce the risk of AIS transfer that can be instituted on an escalating pace commensurate with the advance of Asian carp toward Lake Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the United States Department of Transportation to study and evaluate the current and future infrastructure needs in the affected region to ensure the continued flow of commerce in and out of the region; and be it further
Resolved, That we call for the assembly of a consensus-building body of state and federal agencies, industries, regional commissions, and nongovernmental organizations to negotiate terms of hydrologic separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins even while planning for interim measures are underway; and be it further
Resolved, That we request that Congress call upon the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide a lead role in accomplishing these goals and coordinating efforts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies through the Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework and the national control plan for Asian carp; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of the Interior, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Chicago District, and the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent 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 concurrent resolution,
Senator Meekhof moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Booher, Brandenburg, Hildenbrand, Pappageorge, Pavlov, Proos and Robertson were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:15 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.
During the recess, Senator Hopgood entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Meekhof moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 5074
Senate Bill No. 631
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5074, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 87b (MCL 211.87b), as amended by 2002 PA 198.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 52 Yeas—34
Anderson Hansen Kowall Richardville
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Booher Hood Meekhof Rocca
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Schuitmaker
Casperson Hune Nofs Smith
Caswell Jansen Pappageorge Walker
Colbeck Johnson Pavlov Warren
Emmons Jones Proos Young
Green Kahn
Nays—0
Excused—3
Ananich Gregory Hunter
Not Voting—1
Whitmer
In The Chair: President
Senator Hopgood moved that Senator Whitmer be excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 631, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 57, entitled “An act relating to the sport of racing and carrier pigeons; authorizing the flying of such pigeons; and providing for regulation thereof by cities, villages, townships, and counties,” by amending section 2 (MCL 433.352).
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. 53 Yeas—34
Anderson Hansen Kowall Richardville
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Booher Hood Meekhof Rocca
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Schuitmaker
Casperson Hune Nofs Smith
Caswell Jansen Pappageorge Walker
Colbeck Johnson Pavlov Warren
Emmons Jones Proos Young
Green Kahn
Nays—0
Excused—4
Ananich Gregory Hunter Whitmer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security reported
House Bill No. 4811, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 363, entitled “Military family relief fund act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 35.1212 and 35.1214).
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, Gregory and Smith
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Moolenaar (C), Pappageorge, Emmons, Gregory and Smith
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Green (C), Walker, Booher and Hopgood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Environmental Quality submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Green (C), Walker, Booher and Hopgood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Kowall, Brandenburg, Pavlov, Hansen and Hood
Excused: Senator Ananich
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Pappageorge (C) and Colbeck
Excused: Senator Anderson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Nofs (C), Proos, Jones, Marleau, Walker, Hopgood, Bieda and Young
Excused: Senator Schuitmaker
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Caswell (C), Jansen and Proos
Excused: Senator Gregory
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Green (C), Moolenaar and Hopgood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Pappageorge (C), Jansen and Colbeck
Excused: Senator Johnson
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, March 11, March 18 and March 25 (CANCELED), 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Community Colleges and House Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee - Friday, March 7, 1:00 p.m., Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, Quad Room, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe (373-2768)
Community Health Department - Thursday, February 27, 1:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Corrections Department - Thursdays, February 27, 8:00 a.m., Room 405 (CANCELED); March 6, March 13 and March 20, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Environmental Quality Department - Tuesday, March 11, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
General Government - Tuesdays, March 4, March 11, March 18 and March 25, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Higher Education - Thursday, February 27, 1:30 p.m., Grand Valley State University, DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium, 401 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids (373-2768)
Human Services Department - Tuesday, March 4, 2:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Judiciary - Thursdays, February 27 (CANCELED), March 6 and March 13, 12:00 noon, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesday, March 5, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department - Thursday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Natural Resources Department - Tuesday, March 4, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, February 27, 3:00 p.m., Room 405; and March 6, March 13, March 27 and April 17, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Health Policy - Thursday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5323)
Legislative Council - Thursday, March 6, 9:30 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)
Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes - Thursday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5314)
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Thursday, February 27, 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5323)
Regulatory Reform - Thursday, February 27, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5307)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:47 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 27, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
224 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [February 26, 2014] [No. 20
No. 20] [February 26, 2014] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 225
226 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [February 26, 2014] [No. 20
No. 20] [February 26, 2014] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 227
228 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [February 26, 2014] [No. 20
No. 20] [February 26, 2014] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 229
230 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [February 26, 2014] [No. 20
No. 20] [February 26, 2014] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 231
232 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [February 26, 2014] [No. 20
No. 20] [February 26, 2014] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 233
234