No. 68

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

97th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2014

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, September 30, 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

Senator John G. Pappageorge of the 13th District offered the following invocation:

Lord, as we near the end of our current four-year term, a few really controversial issues remain to be addressed. In looking for solutions, we are pulled in many different directions. Political philosophies clash. The civilities, courtesies, and respect that we show each other, which are the hallmark of the work that we do together, are strained. The temptation to make intemperate remarks rises. Please, Lord, bless us with Your wisdom and guidance as we work our way through these difficult issues. Help us to do what is right for the citizens of our state and to proceed with our work with a spirit of goodwill, honest dialogue, and with humor where it is appropriate.

Lord, if there are any whose agenda does not put the needs of Michigan first, please give their ankle a slight twist so that we will know them by their limp.

We ask this in Christ’s name. Amen.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senators Moolenaar, Casperson, Proos and Smith entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Hopgood moved that Senators Ananich, Johnson, Warren and Young 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 Wednesday, September 24:

House Bill Nos. 5097 5412 5413 5419 5444 5669 5781 5798

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, September 26, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 473 at 2:10 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 616 at 2:12 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 915 at 2:14 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 916 at 2:16 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 917 at 2:18 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 918 at 2:20 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 66 at 2:22 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 277 at 2:24 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 922 at 2:26 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1017 at 2:28 p.m.

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, September 24, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088

House Bill Nos. 5838 5839 5840 5841 5842 5843 5844 5845 5846 5847 5848 5849 5850 5851

5852 5853 5854 5855 5856

The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Thursday, September 25, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093

House Bill No. 5857

House Joint Resolution MM

Recess

Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.

10:42 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.

During the recess, Senators Johnson and Young entered the Senate Chamber.

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:

House Bill No. 5649

Senate Bill No. 1074

Senate Bill No. 852

Senate Bill No. 962

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following concurrent resolution, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the Resolutions calendar for consideration today:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 35

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Meekhof moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 781, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies 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 Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

House Bill No. 5610, entitled

A bill to amend 1899 PA 44, entitled “An act to provide for the publication and distribution of publications, laws, and documents, reports of the several officers, boards of officers and public institutions of this state now or hereafter to be published; to provide for the replacing of publications lost by fire or otherwise; to provide for the publication and distribution of the Michigan manual; to provide for duties of certain state and local government departments and agencies; to establish certain funds; and to provide for certain penalties and remedies,” by amending section 6 (MCL 24.6), as amended by 1983 PA 97.

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 bills, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 781

House Bill No. 5610

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received:

Date: September 23, 2014

Time: 10:31 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 92 (Public Act No. 285), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending sections 16333, 17703, 17707, 17711, 17721, and 17731 (MCL 333.16333, 333.17703, 333.17707, 333.17711, 333.17721, and 333.17731), section 16333 as added by 1993 PA 80, section 17703 as amended by 2012 PA 209, section 17707 as amended by 2014 PA 280, sections 17711 and 17721 as amended by 2006 PA 390, and section 17731 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and by adding sections 17739, 17739a, 17739b, and 17739c.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 23, 2014, at 11:45 a.m.)

Date: September 23, 2014

Time: 10:33 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 633 (Public Act No. 283), being

An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 732b.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 23, 2014, at 11:41 a.m.)

Date: September 23, 2014

Time: 10:35 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 758 (Public Act No. 284), being

An act to amend 1974 PA 263, entitled “An act to permit counties to impose and collect an excise tax on persons engaged in the business of providing rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes to transient guests; to provide for the disposition of the revenues thereof; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 4 (MCL 141.864).

(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 23, 2014, at 11:43 a.m.)

Date: September 23, 2014

Time: 10:37 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 959 (Public Act No. 286), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 12103, 12109, and 12112 (MCL 324.12103, 324.12109, and 324.12112), as amended by 2013 PA 73.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 23, 2014, at 11:47 a.m.)

Date: September 23, 2014

Time: 10:39 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 960 (Public Act No. 287), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11135 and 11153 (MCL 324.11135 and 324.11153), as amended by 2013 PA 73.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 23, 2014, at 11:49 a.m.)

Respectfully,

Rick Snyder

Governor

The following message from the Governor was received on September 24, 2014, and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2014-10

Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Division on Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing

Advisory Council on Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing

Department of Civil Rights

Executive Reorganization

WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power 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 that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration; and

WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that each principal department shall be under the supervision of the Governor, unless otherwise provided by the Constitution; and

WHEREAS, Act No. 72 of the Public Acts of 1937, as amended, being Section 408.201 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws, created the Division on Deafness and the Advisory Council on Deafness within the Department of Labor; and

WHEREAS, Executive Order 2011-4, being Section 445.2030 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, transferred the Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (formerly the Division on Deafness and the Advisory Council on Deafness) from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (formerly the Department of Labor and Economic Growth) to the Department of Civil Rights; and

WHEREAS, the current names of the Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing do not accurately describe the entire population served by those entities; and

WHEREAS, the Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing has requested a name change in order to better reflect the population it represents; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary in the interests of efficient administration and the effectiveness of government to effect changes in the organization of the Executive Branch of government;

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, do hereby order the following:

The Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing is hereby renamed the Division on Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing.

The Advisory Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing is hereby renamed the Advisory Council on Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing.

This order does not otherwise affect any programs that serve deafblind persons or the state agency responsible for maintaining such programs.

In fulfillment of the requirements of Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, 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 24th day of September, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand 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.

Messages from the House

Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:

House Bill No. 4369

The motion prevailed.

Senator Ananich entered the Senate Chamber.

Senate Bill No. 857, 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 3.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.

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.

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

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 Walker 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:

House Bill No. 4639, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 65, entitled “Of alienation by deed, and the proof and recording of conveyances, and the canceling of mortgages,” by amending section 28 (MCL 565.28), as amended by 2008 PA 358.

House Bill No. 5615, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2012 PA 351.

Senate Bill No. 987, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 44 and 45 (MCL 780.794 and 780.795), section 44 as amended by 2013 PA 139 and section 45 as amended by 1996 PA 562.

Senate Bill No. 988, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 18, 30, and 31 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18, 712A.30, and 712A.31), section 18 as amended by 2011 PA 295 and sections 30 and 31 as amended by 1996 PA 561.

Senate Bill No. 989, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1 of chapter IX (MCL 769.1), as amended by 1999 PA 87.

House Bill No. 5649, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16221a and 20165a.

Senate Bill No. 852, 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 section 9 (MCL 207.559), as amended by 2012 PA 490.

Senate Bill No. 962, entitled

Senate Bill No. 781, entitled

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:

House Bill No. 4638, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 103, entitled “An act to prescribe certain conditions relative to the execution of instruments entitled to be recorded in the office of the register of deeds,” by amending section 1 (MCL 565.201), as amended by 2007 PA 56.

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.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

House Bill No. 4640, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 123, entitled “An act to provide for the recording and use in evidence of affidavits affecting real property; and to provide a penalty for the making of false affidavits,” by amending section 1a (MCL 565.451a).

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:

Senate Bill No. 981, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 914.

Substitute (S-1).

The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 1, line 10, after “THAN” by striking out “$30,000.00” and inserting “$1,000.00”.

2. Amend page 2, line 3, after “THAN” by striking out “$60,000.00” and inserting “$5,000.00”.

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.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendments, the following bill:

House Bill No. 5610, entitled

The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 2, line 2, after “REPRESENTATIVES.” by inserting “THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE AND THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL MAKE AT LEAST 1 PRINTED AND BOUND COPY OF THE JOURNAL AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.”.

2. Amend page 2, line 19, after “both.” by striking out the balance of the subsection.

The Senate agreed to the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendments, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 1074, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by amending sections 161, 162, and 164 (MCL 389.161, 389.162, and 389.164), as added by 2008 PA 359; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 2, line 20, after “wage” by striking out the balance of the subparagraph and inserting a period.

2. Amend page 3, line 19, after “rate” by inserting “IN EFFECT AS OF THE DATE THE EMPLOYER AND THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT ENTER INTO THE AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH THE PROJECT UNDER FORMER 1964 PA 154 OR”.

3. Amend page 3, line 22, after “408.424” by inserting a comma and “AS APPLICABLE”.

The Senate agreed to the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

Resolutions

Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:

Senate Resolution No. 34

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20

The motion prevailed.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 35.

A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

Senators Booher, Colbeck, Hansen, Marleau and Pappageorge were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Warren, Bieda, Ananich and Jones introduced

Senate Bill No. 1094, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 208 (MCL 330.1208), as amended by 2012 PA 500.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services.

Senators Warren, Johnson, Gregory, Anderson, Smith, Hopgood and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 1095, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406t.

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

Senators Warren and Bieda introduced

Senate Bill No. 1096, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3476 (MCL 500.3476), as added by 2012 PA 215.

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

Senators Jansen, Meekhof, Hildenbrand, Proos, Pavlov and Pappageorge introduced

Senate Bill No. 1097, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled “The local development financing act,” by amending section 12b (MCL 125.2162b), as added by 2008 PA 104.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development.

Senators Caswell, Marleau, Brandenburg and Hansen introduced

Senate Bill No. 1098, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 208 (MCL 330.1208), as amended by 2012 PA 500.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services.

House Bill No. 5097, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 15b (MCL 423.215b), as added by 2011 PA 54.

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. 5412, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “Banking code of 1999,” (MCL 487.11101 to 487.15105) by adding section 4111.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill by a 2/3 vote 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 Banking and Financial Institutions.

House Bill No. 5413, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 315a and 376a (MCL 750.315a and 750.376a), as amended by 2003 PA 217.

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 Banking and Financial Institutions.

House Bill No. 5419, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16336, 17901, 17905, and 17906 (MCL 333.16336, 333.17901, 333.17905, and 333.17906), as added by 2006 PA 54.

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. 5444, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 525, entitled “Foster care trust fund act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, and 11 (MCL 722.1021, 722.1022, 722.1023, 722.1029, 722.1030, and 722.1031) and by adding sections 7a and 7b; 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 Families, Seniors and Human Services.

House Bill No. 5669, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1527 (MCL 380.1527), as added by 1995 PA 289.

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 Education.

House Bill No. 5781, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 2, entitled “Of the legislature,” by amending section 4 (MCL 4.84); 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 Government Operations.

House Bill No. 5798, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 405, 525, and 609 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1405, 436.1525, and 436.1609), section 105 as amended by 2005 PA 320, section 525 as amended by 2013 PA 236, and section 609 as amended by 2014 PA 47.

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.

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:

House Bill No. 5615

Senate Bill No. 1074

Senate Bill No. 781

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Warren entered the Senate Chamber.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5615, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2012 PA 351.

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. 576 Yeas—36

Ananich Gregory Jones Proos

Anderson Hansen Kahn Richardville

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Robertson

Booher Hood Marleau Rocca

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Casperson Hune Moolenaar Smith

Colbeck Hunter Nofs Walker

Emmons Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Green Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Nays—2

Caswell Young

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

Senator Meekhof moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 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 revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1074, entitled

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Hopgood offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 3, line 19, after “OR” by inserting “FOR AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2014, THE MINIMUM WAGE IN EFFECT”.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 577 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: President

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. 578 Yeas—37

Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville

Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca

Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hune Moolenaar Smith

Casperson Hunter Nofs Walker

Caswell Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Colbeck Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Emmons Jones Proos Young

Green

Nays—1

Hopgood

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senator Hopgood asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hopgood’s statement is as follows:

I would like to express appreciation to the sponsor of this legislation for bringing this issue forward. I rise to speak to my amendment to the bill that is before us. Under current law, workers who are participating in the new jobs training program must be paid at least 175 percent of the minimum wage, and I fully support that. However, as you all know, with the recent changes to our minimum wage law, the wage will continue to increase over the next few years. With that in mind, I don’t think any of us want to see those workers fall behind. My amendment would ensure that workers under the new agreements are paid at least 175 percent of the minimum wage rate in effect at the time, not just what it is today.

Accounting for the future increases in the minimum wage is crucial if we want to be certain that workers participating in this program earn a good wage. I ask my colleagues for their support for this amendment.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 781, entitled

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. 579 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 returned to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Jansen, Hildenbrand and Schuitmaker introduced

Senate Bill No. 1099, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 94.

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

Statements

Senator Gregory asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Gregory’s statement is as follows:

Today and tomorrow, I will have a Senate resolution on my desk proclaiming October 16, 2014, as Dr. Abraham Nemeth Day in the state of Michigan. It is a privilege for me to recognize the remarkable life and pioneering work of Dr. Abraham Nemeth, creator of the Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics and Scientific Notation, by offering for co‑sponsorship a Senate resolution designating October 16, 2014, as Dr. Abraham Nemeth Day in Michigan, in remembrance of his birthday.

Dr. Nemeth was a longtime resident of the city of Southfield, and he retired from the mathematics department at the University of Detroit, where he served for 30 years. Dr. Nemeth also served as chairman of the Michigan Commission for the Blind from 1991 to 1993 and was an active member of the American Federation for the Blind and the National Federation for the Blind.

Dr. Abraham Nemeth was passionate about his labor of love and continued working on the Nemeth Code up until his passing on October 3, 2013. Today, the Nemeth Code continues to make it possible for blind men and women to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and support themselves and their families. The Nemeth Code has changed the lives of countless blind people and also succeeded in changing the public perception of blindness in a positive way.

Please join me in honoring Dr. Abraham Nemeth by co‑sponsoring the Senate resolution proclaiming October 16, 2014, as Dr. Abraham Nemeth Day in Michigan, in remembrance of his birthday and notable accomplishments.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Insurance reported

Senate Bill No. 738, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3101a (MCL 500.3101a), as amended by 2011 PA 91.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Marleau, Brandenburg, Hansen, Smith and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

Senate Bill No. 993, entitled

A bill to enter into the interstate health care compact; and for related purposes.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Marleau, Brandenburg and Hansen

Nays: Senators Smith and Bieda

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Insurance reported

Senate Bill No. 1033, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 129.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Marleau, Brandenburg and Hansen

Nays: Senators Smith and Bieda

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Insurance submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Hune (C), Marleau, Brandenburg, Hansen, Smith and Bieda

Excused: Senator Robertson

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 5785, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1k of chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2006 PA 655.

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

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Bieda

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 Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca and Bieda

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 5606, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 118, entitled “An act to regulate motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, and their representatives; to regulate dealings between manufacturers and distributors or wholesalers and their dealers; to regulate dealings between manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, and consumers; to prohibit unfair practices; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 14 (MCL 445.1574), as amended by 2010 PA 141.

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, Hune, Meekhof, Pavlov and Johnson

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 Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Hune, Meekhof, Pavlov and Johnson

Excused: Senator Warren

The Committee on Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing reported

Senate Bill No. 1055, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 153, entitled “An act relative to printing for this state; to establish the requirements of responsible bidders; to provide exemptions from this act; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 24.61).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Mark C. Jansen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jansen, Colbeck, Casperson, Kowall and Robertson

Nays: Senator Young

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing reported

House Bill No. 4998, entitled

A bill to establish a pilot project to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation by establishing entrepreneur-in-residence positions in the strategic fund.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Mark C. Jansen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jansen, Casperson, Kowall, Robertson and Warren

Nays: Senator Colbeck

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Jansen (C), Colbeck, Casperson, Kowall, Robertson, Young and Warren

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 485, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2652, 2653, 2655, 2656, 2658, and 2659 (MCL 333.2652, 333.2653, 333.2655, 333.2656, 333.2658, and 333.2659), sections 2652, 2653, 2655, and 2658 as amended by 2006 PA 301, and by adding section 2652a.

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

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

James A. Marleau

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Health Policy reported

House Bill No. 4736, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17745, 17751, 17754, and 17757 (MCL 333.17745, 333.17751, 333.17754, and 333.17757), sections 17745 and 17757 as amended by 2011 PA 210 and sections 17751 and 17754 as amended by 2012 PA 209, and by adding section 5110.

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

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

James A. Marleau

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren, Johnson and Ananich

Nays: Senator Hune

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Health Policy reported

House Bill No. 5649, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16221a and 20165a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

James A. Marleau

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 9:15 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Marleau (C), Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren, Johnson and Ananich

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 1074, entitled

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Phillip J. Pavlov

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Emmons, Colbeck, Hopgood and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Pavlov (C), Emmons, Colbeck, Hopgood and Young

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 1038, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 7b, 7u, 7cc, 7ee, 24c, 28, 29, 30, 34c, 53b, 53c, and 154 (MCL 211.7b, 211.7u, 211.7cc, 211.7ee, 211.24c, 211.28, 211.29, 211.30, 211.34c, 211.53b, 211.53c, and 211.154), section 7b as amended by 2013 PA 161, section 7u as amended by 2012 PA 135, section 7cc as amended by 2014 PA 40, sections 7ee and 154 as amended by 2003 PA 247, section 24c as amended by 2010 PA 332, section 28 as amended by 2006 PA 143, sections 30 and 53b as amended by 2013 PA 153, section 34c as amended by 2012 PA 409, and section 53c as added by 1995 PA 74, and by adding section 53e.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos and Robertson

Nays: Senator Bieda

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 1039, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” by amending sections 21, 22, 32, 35a, 36, 49, and 62 (MCL 205.721, 205.722, 205.732, 205.735a, 205.736, 205.749, and 205.762), section 22 as amended by 2008 PA 127, sections 32 and 35a as amended by 2008 PA 125, section 49 as amended by 2008 PA 126, and section 62 as amended by 2008 PA 128.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos and Robertson

Nays: Senator Bieda

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 1040, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 22 (MCL 205.22), as amended by 2007 PA 194.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos and Robertson

Nays: Senator Bieda

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Finance submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Brandenburg (C), Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren

The Committee on Economic Development reported

Senate Resolution No. 171.

A resolution to urge the Office of the United States Trade Representative to ensure that no World Trade Organization rules are violated in regard to government funding of McInnis Cement and the Port-Daniel-Gascons cement plant in Québec, Canada.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 58, p. 1550.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

Michael W. Kowall

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kowall, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Hansen, Smith and Ananich

Nays: None

The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Economic Development reported

Senate Bill No. 852, entitled

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, Hansen, Smith and Ananich

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic Development reported

Senate Bill No. 962, entitled

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, Hansen, 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, September 24, 2014, at 1:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Kowall (C), Hildenbrand, Nofs, Emmons, Hansen, Smith and Ananich

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 359, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 367b (MCL 18.1367b), as amended by 2011 PA 47.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) 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, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Walker, Anderson, Gregory, Hood and Hopgood

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 792, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 367 (MCL 18.1367), as amended by 1999 PA 8.

With the recommendation that the bill 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, Colbeck, Proos, Walker, Anderson, Gregory, Hood and Hopgood

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 1062, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2012 PA 223.

With the recommendation that the bill 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, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Anderson, Gregory, Hood and Hopgood

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 35.

A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 66, p. 1679.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Roger Kahn, M.D.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Kahn, Moolenaar, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Anderson, Gregory, Hood and Hopgood

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 2:00 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, Hopgood and Johnson

The Committee on Local Government and Elections reported

Senate Bill No. 495, entitled

A bill to implement section 29 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963; to provide a process for state compliance with its obligation to finance the costs incurred by local units of government to provide, administer, and implement certain activities or services required by this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and public officers; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the legislative branch; to provide for the administration of this act; 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.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Local Government and Elections reported

Senate Bill No. 496, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 3, 5, 7a, 40, 44, 45, 45a, and 45b (MCL 24.203, 24.205, 24.207a, 24.240, 24.244, 24.245, 24.245a, and 24.245b), section 3 as amended by 2011 PA 239, section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 460, section 7a as amended by 1999 PA 262, section 40 as amended by 2011 PA 243, section 44 as amended by 2004 PA 23, section 45 as amended by 2011 PA 242, section 45a as amended by 2011 PA 245, and section 45b as added by 2011 PA 247, and by adding section 9.

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

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Local Government and Elections reported

Senate Bill No. 497, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled “Legislative council act,” (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding chapter 7C.

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.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Local Government and Elections reported

Senate Bill No. 498, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 308a (MCL 600.308a), as added by 1980 PA 110, and by adding sections 308b, 308c, 308d, 308e, 308f, and 308g.

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.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Local Government and Elections reported

Senate Bill No. 1082, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” (MCL 280.1 to 280.630) by adding section 196a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Local Government and Elections reported

House Bill No. 5160, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 160, entitled “An act to allow units and subdivisions of government to make agreements; and to provide for costs of administration of agreements,” by amending section 1 (MCL 211.731).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Meekhof and Brandenburg

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Local Government and Elections reported

House Bill No. 5457, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 4 (MCL 45.504), as amended by 1980 PA 7.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Local Government and Elections submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Robertson (C), Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Richardville (C), Hildenbrand, Meekhof, Whitmer and Hunter

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Booher (C), Schuitmaker, Jansen, Green, Moolenaar, Hood and Anderson

Scheduled Meetings

Administrative Rules - Wednesday, October 1, 12:00 noon or later after committees are given leave to meet, Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-5773)

Agriculture - Thursday, October 2, 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Appropriations - Wednesday, October 1, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1760)

Subcommittee -

Capital Outlay - Wednesday, October 1, 3:00 p.m. or later immediately following Appropriations meeting, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, October 2, 1:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Education - Wednesday, October 1, 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)

Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, October 1, 3:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Finance - Wednesday, October 1, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5307)

Health Policy - Thursday, October 2, 2:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5312)

Local Government and Elections - Wednesday, October 1, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes - Thursday, October 2, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, October 1, 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5307)

Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:34 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate

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