No. 43
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 13, 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—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
Imam Steve Elturk of Islamic Organization of North America of Warren offered the following invocation:
In the name of God, the most compassionate and ever merciful, the sovereign of the universe and Lord of the worlds, we bow in humility before Your majesty as we ask of You to bless us with Your grace and wisdom. Gracious God, guide the nations of the world to dispel misery and overcome sadness. Please protect our country and save our cities. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from all evil.
Gracious God, help us to overcome hate and intolerance. Help us to learn forgiveness, kindness, and acceptance. Gracious God, help us honor You by honoring one another. Gracious God, guide our public servants in their deliberations that they may govern with wisdom and kindness.
Loving God, by the light of Your glory, lead us to the path of righteousness, truth, and justice. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Hopgood moved that Senators Hunter and Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof moved that Senators Robertson, Casperson and Brandenburg be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, May 8:
House Bill Nos. 4251 4582 4630 4997 5284 5335 5452 5459 5460 5477 5492 5493
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Friday, May 9:
House Bill Nos. 5167 5314 5453
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, May 9, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 933 934
House Bill Nos. 5552 5553 5554 5555 5556 5557 5558 5559 5560 5561 5562 5563 5564 5565
5566 5567 5568 5569 5570 5571 5572 5573 5574 5575
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received:
Date: May 6, 2014
Time: 8:47 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 622 (Public Act No. 121), being
An act to amend 2012 PA 474, entitled “An act to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “An act to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 3a, 4, and 4o (MCL 205.93a, 205.94, and 205.94o), section 3a as amended by 2012 PA 299, section 4 as amended by 2008 PA 314, and section 4o as amended by 2010 PA 115,” by amending enacting section 1.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 6, 2014, at 1:28 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
Senators Johnson, Robertson and Casperson entered the Senate Chamber.
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.
11:08 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.
During the recess, Senators Hunter and Brandenburg entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded 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:
Senate Bill No. 481
Senate Bill No. 484
Senate Bill No. 715
Senate Bill No. 704
Senate Bill No. 904
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 481, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411), section 303a as amended by 2006 PA 489 and section 411 as amended by 2008 PA 309, and by adding section 205a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Rocca offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-1).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 257 Yeas—24
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Proos
Caswell Hune Meekhof Richardville
Colbeck Hunter Moolenaar Robertson
Emmons Jansen Nofs Rocca
Green Kahn Pappageorge Smith
Hansen Kowall Pavlov Walker
Nays—14
Ananich Casperson Johnson Warren
Anderson Gregory Jones Whitmer
Bieda Hood Schuitmaker Young
Booher Hopgood
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Rocca offered to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2919) by adding section 205a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The amendment to the title was adopted.
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 484, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” by repealing section 29 (MCL 338.2229), as amended by 2012 PA 308.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Rocca offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-1).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 258 Yeas—22
Brandenburg Hune Meekhof Proos
Caswell Hunter Moolenaar Richardville
Colbeck Jansen Nofs Robertson
Green Kahn Pappageorge Rocca
Hansen Kowall Pavlov Walker
Hildenbrand Marleau
Nays—16
Ananich Casperson Hopgood Smith
Anderson Emmons Johnson Warren
Bieda Gregory Jones Whitmer
Booher Hood Schuitmaker Young
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Rocca offered to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” by repealing section 29 (MCL 338.2229).
The amendment to the title was adopted.
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 715, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 22A.
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. 259 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: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 704, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16233, 16241, 17702, 17704, 17706, 17707, 17709, 17742, and 17748 (MCL 333.16233, 333.16241, 333.17702, 333.17704, 333.17706, 333.17707, 333.17709, 333.17742, and 333.17748), sections 16233 and 16241 as amended by 2013 PA 268, section 17702 as amended by 2012 PA 209, section 17706 as amended by 1986 PA 304, section 17707 as amended by 1990 PA 333, section 17709 as amended by 2006 PA 672, section 17742 as added by 1987 PA 250, and section 17748 as amended by 1988 PA 462, and by adding sections 17748a, 17748b, 17748c, and 17748d.
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. 260 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: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 904, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2012 PA 513.
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. 261 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: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
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 Hildenbrand as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 645, entitled
A bill to amend 2010 PA 347, entitled “Girl scouts of Michigan fund act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 206.921, 206.922, 206.923, and 206.924).
Senate Bill No. 646, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 435 (MCL 206.435), as amended by 2013 PA 92.
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. 817, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1249 (MCL 380.1249), as amended by 2011 PA 102.
Substitute (S-2).
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.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5396, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1110 (MCL 339.1110), as amended by 1988 PA 463.
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 proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Emmons introduced
Senate Bill No. 935, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16340 and part 186.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4251, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 220.1 to 239.6) by adding section 19c to chapter IV.
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 Infrastructure Modernization.
House Bill No. 4582, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2404b (MCL 339.2404b), as amended by 2013 PA 169.
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 Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 4630, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 801, 802, 803, 803b, 803e, 806, and 809 (MCL 257.801, 257.802, 257.803, 257.803b, 257.803e, 257.806, and 257.809), section 801 as amended by 2012 PA 498, sections 802, 803b, 806, and 809 as amended by 2011 PA 159, section 803 as amended by 2002 PA 490, and section 803e as amended by 2011 PA 46; 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 Infrastructure Modernization.
House Bill No. 4997, entitled
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 722.644), as amended by 2006 PA 236.
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.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5167, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11 and 11c (MCL 247.661 and 247.661c), section 11 as amended by 2002 PA 639 and section 11c as amended by 2002 PA 498.
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 Infrastructure Modernization.
House Bill No. 5284, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 2404 and 2405 (MCL 339.2404 and 339.2405), section 2404 as amended by 2010 PA 151 and section 2405 as amended by 2007 PA 157, and by adding section 2404c.
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 Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5314, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 6, 8b, 11, 11a, 11g, 11j, 11k, 11m, 12, 15, 17a, 18, 19, 20, 20d, 20f, 20g, 21f, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22f, 22g, 22i, 22j, 24, 24a, 24c, 25e, 26a, 26b, 26c, 31a, 31b, 31d, 31f, 32d, 32p, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 98, 99, 99h, 101, 104, 104b, 107, 147, 147b, 147c, 152a, 161, 163, 168, 201, 201a, 202a, 206, 207, 209, 210, 213, 222, 224, 225, 229, 229a, 230, 236, 236a, 236b, 236c, 241, 245, 252, 256, 263, 263a, 264, 265, 265a, 267, 268, 269, 270, 272a, 273, 274, 274a, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, and 284 (MCL 388.1606, 388.1608b, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611g, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1612, 388.1615, 388.1617a, 388.1618, 388.1619, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1620f, 388.1620g, 388.1621f, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1622f, 388.1622g, 388.1622i, 388.1622j, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1624c, 388.1625e, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1631a, 388.1631b, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1632d, 388.1632p, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1694a, 388.1698, 388.1699, 388.1699h, 388.1701, 388.1704, 388.1704b, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1747b, 388.1747c, 388.1752a, 388.1761, 388.1763, 388.1768, 388.1801, 388.1801a, 388.1802a, 388.1806, 388.1807, 388.1809, 388.1810, 388.1813, 388.1822, 388.1824, 388.1825, 388.1829, 388.1829a, 388.1830, 388.1836, 388.1836a, 388.1836b, 388.1836c, 388.1841, 388.1845, 388.1852, 388.1856, 388.1863, 388.1863a, 388.1864, 388.1865, 388.1865a, 388.1867, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870, 388.1872a, 388.1873, 388.1874, 388.1874a, 388.1875, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, 388.1881, 388.1882, 388.1883, and 388.1884), sections 6, 20, 24c, 25e, 26a, 74, 104b, and 107 as amended by 2013 PA 130, section 8b as amended by 2007 PA 92, sections 11, 11m, 20g, 21f, 22a, 22b, 22g, 51a, 51c, 99h, 101, and 147c as amended and sections 31b and 94 as added by 2014 PA 116, sections 11a, 11j, 11k, 12, 15, 18, 19, 20d, 22d, 22f, 22i, 22j, 24, 24a, 26b, 26c, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32d, 32p, 39, 39a, 41, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 81, 94a, 98, 99, 104, 147, 147b, 152a, 201, 201a, 206, 209, 210, 224, 225, 229, 229a, 230, 236, 236a, 236b, 241, 245, 252, 263, 263a, 264, 265, 265a, 267, 268, 269, 270, 273, 274, 274a, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, and 282 as amended and sections 20f, 236c, and 272a as added by 2013 PA 60, sections 11g and 17a as amended by 2013 PA 97, section 161 as amended by 1990 PA 207, section 163 as amended by 2007 PA 137, section 168 as added by 1993 PA 175, and section 202a as added and sections 207, 213, 222, 256, 283, and 284 as amended by 2012 PA 201, and by adding sections 11r, 20h, 31g, 64b, 95a, 97, 102b, 104c, 207a, and 207b; 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.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5335, entitled
A bill to codify the liability of possessors of land for injuries to trespassers.
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.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5452, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 725 (MCL 257.725), as amended by 1998 PA 247.
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 Infrastructure Modernization.
House Bill No. 5453, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 719, 724, 907, and 909 (MCL 257.719, 257.724, 257.907, and 257.909), section 719 as amended by 2012 PA 282, section 724 as amended by 2012 PA 498, section 907 as amended by 2013 PA 35, and section 909 as amended by 2000 PA 94.
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 Infrastructure Modernization.
House Bill No. 5459, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2012 PA 226.
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 Infrastructure Modernization.
House Bill No. 5460, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11, 12, 13, and 14 (MCL 247.661, 247.662, 247.663, and 247.664), section 11 as amended by 2002 PA 639, sections 12 and 13 as amended by 2012 PA 298, and section 14 as amended by 1987 PA 234.
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 Infrastructure Modernization.
House Bill No. 5477, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 152 (MCL 207.1002, 207.1003, 207.1005, 207.1006, 207.1008, and 207.1152), sections 2 and 5 as amended by 2002 PA 668, section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 277, and section 8 as amended by 2006 PA 268.
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 Infrastructure Modernization.
House Bill No. 5492, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as amended by 2010 PA 37.
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 Infrastructure Modernization.
House Bill No. 5493, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending sections 2 and 6a (MCL 207.212 and 207.216a), section 2 as amended by 2006 PA 346 and section 6a as added by 1996 PA 584.
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 Infrastructure Modernization.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 846, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 521a (MCL 436.1521a), as amended by 2010 PA 369.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Meekhof, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 4376, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 148, entitled “Proprietary schools act,” by amending section 2a (MCL 395.102a), as amended by 2009 PA 212; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Meekhof, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 4378, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 411 (MCL 339.411), as amended by 2008 PA 309; 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.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Meekhof, Pavlov and Johnson
Nays: Senator Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 4528, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 161, entitled “Michigan immigration clerical assistant act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 13, 17, and 21 (MCL 338.3453, 338.3463, 338.3467, and 338.3471); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Meekhof, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Meekhof, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren
Excused: Senator Hune
Scheduled Meetings
Administrative Rules - Wednesday, May 14, 3:30 p.m. or later after committees are given leave to meet, Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-5773)
Agriculture - Thursday, May 15, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5323)
Economic Development - Wednesday, May 14, 1:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Education - Wednesday, May 14, 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)
Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, May 14, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)
Finance - Wednesday, May 14, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5307)
Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes - Thursday, May 15, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing - Wednesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-5307)
Regulatory Reform - Thursday, May 15, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5307)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:31 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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