No. 58

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2015

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 17, 2015.

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 Hopgood—present Pavlov—present

Bieda—present Horn—present Proos—present

Booher—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Brandenburg—present Johnson—present Rocca—present

Casperson—present Jones—present Schmidt—present

Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present

Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present

Green—present Kowall—present Smith—present

Gregory—present MacGregor—present Stamas—present

Hansen—present Marleau—present Warren—present

Hertel—present Meekhof—present Young—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present

Hood—present O’Brien—present

Senator John M. Proos of the 21st District offered the following invocation:

Lord Jesus, today we gather as men and women of faith, giving thanks for the many blessings that You have bestowed on each of us, our families, the communities that we represent, and the great state that we call home.

Father, because we are aware of Your abundant blessings, we are reminded that we must be a light to others. In Your holy Gospel of Luke 8:16, You state: “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” Lord, let us be the light to others today and throughout our days as we seek to grow Your kingdom through our service to those in need.

Please watch over the men and women who are in our armed forces and in harm’s way, as we live in the freedoms that they and so many others have provided to us in our great state and in our great nation.

In the blessed name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senators Green and Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that Senators Booher, Casperson and Robertson be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hood moved that Senator Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

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

During the recess, Senators Booher, Casperson, Robertson and Young entered the Senate Chamber.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

June 16, 2015

I would like Senate Bill 392 re-referred to the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Arlan Meekhof

30th Senate District

Senate Majority Leader

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, June 16:

House Bill Nos. 4521 4527 4594

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received:

Date: June 16, 2015

Time: 10:10 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 304 (Public Act No. 80), being

An act to amend 2008 PA 429, entitled “An act to regulate the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other items that contain ferrous or nonferrous metal to scrap metal dealers; to require sellers to provide and scrap metal dealers to obtain certain information at the time of a purchase transaction; to require that scrap metal dealers implement and maintain records of their purchase transactions and to make those records available for law enforcement purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide for penalties and remedies,” by amending section 6 (MCL 445.426), as added by 2014 PA 99.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 16, 2015, at 2:19 p.m.)

Date: June 16, 2015

Time: 10:12 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 100 (Public Act No. 79), being

An act 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.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 16, 2015, at 2:17 p.m.)

Respectfully,

Rick Snyder

Governor

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 108, entitled

A bill to amend 1989 PA 24, entitled “The district library establishment act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 397.172), as amended by 2005 PA 60.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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 Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 112, entitled

A bill to amend 1957 PA 29, entitled “An act to provide for the disposition of certain files and records in the probate courts of this state,” by amending section 1 (MCL 720.551).

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,

Senator Kowall moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed for today.

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 113, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 137, entitled “An act authorizing counties of this state to contract with agencies, institutions, and hospitals licensed by the department of consumer and industry services for the aid, care, support, maintenance, treatment, cure, or relief of children,” by amending section 1 (MCL 722.501), as amended by 1996 PA 411.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 114, entitled

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 4052, entitled

A bill to limit the powers of local governmental bodies regarding the regulation of terms and conditions of employment within local government boundaries for employees of nonpublic employers.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-7) the Senate substitute (S-1).

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) as substituted (H-7).

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the House substitute made to the Senate substitute,

Senator Ananich offered the following substitute to the House substitute:

Substitute (S-2).

The substitute to the substitute was not adopted.

The question being on concurring in the House substitute made to the Senate substitute,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 296 Yeas—23

Booher Hansen Kowall Robertson

Brandenburg Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Casperson Horn Marleau Schuitmaker

Colbeck Hune Meekhof Shirkey

Emmons Jones Pavlov Stamas

Green Knollenberg Proos

Nays—15

Ananich Hood Nofs Warren

Bieda Hopgood O’Brien Young

Gregory Johnson Rocca Zorn

Hertel Knezek Smith

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

Senator Kowall 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 Hopgood 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. 4271, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 570a (MCL 168.570a).

House Bill No. 4272, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 642 (MCL 168.642), as amended by 2013 PA 51.

House Bill No. 4273, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 641 (MCL 168.641), as amended by 2015 PA 2.

House Bill No. 4274, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 970e (MCL 168.970e), as added by 2012 PA 417.

House Bill No. 4276, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 963 (MCL 168.963), as amended by 2012 PA 417.

House Bill No. 4385, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 322 (MCL 168.322), as amended by 2012 PA 276.

House Bill No. 4203, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 327, entitled “An act to provide for the organization, regulation and classification of corporations; to provide their rights, powers and immunities; to prescribe the conditions on which corporations may exercise their powers; to provide for the inclusion of certain existing corporations within the provisions of this act; to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which foreign corporations may be admitted to do business within this state; to require certain annual reports to be filed by corporations; to prescribe penalties for the violations of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts relating to corporations,” by amending section 157 (MCL 450.157).

House Bill No. 4204, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 55 (MCL 400.55), as amended by 1998 PA 516.

House Bill No. 4457, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.958), as amended by 2002 PA 646.

House Bill No. 4226, 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 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. 4122, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 29h (MCL 125.2029h), as amended by 2014 PA 396.

Substitute (S-4).

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. 4205, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending the heading of part 58 and sections 5801, 5805, 5815, 5817, 5821, 5823, 5825, 5828, 5831, 5835, 5841, 5843, 5847, 5863, 5871, 5874, and 5879 (MCL 333.5801, 333.5805, 333.5815, 333.5817, 333.5821, 333.5823, 333.5825, 333.5828, 333.5831, 333.5835, 333.5841, 333.5843, 333.5847, 333.5863, 333.5871, 333.5874, and 333.5879), section 5805 as amended by 1988 PA 236 and section 5817 as amended by 1998 PA 88; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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:

Senate Bill No. 298, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 50a and 502c (MCL 750.50a and 750.502c), section 50a as added by 1994 PA 42 and section 502c as amended by 1998 PA 38.

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.

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

Senate Bill No. 299, entitled

A bill to amend 1970 PA 207, entitled “An act to exempt certain dogs from license fees,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 287.291), the title as amended by 1981 PA 74 and section 1 as amended by 2000 PA 4.

Substitute (S-1).

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

Senator Kowall moved to reconsider the vote by which the House substitute to the Senate substitute to the following bill was concurred in:

House Bill No. 4052, entitled

A bill to limit the powers of local governmental bodies regarding the regulation of terms and conditions of employment within local government boundaries for employees of nonpublic employers.

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

The question being on concurring in the House substitute made to the Senate substitute,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 297 Yeas—22

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Robertson

Brandenburg Horn Marleau Schmidt

Colbeck Hune Meekhof Schuitmaker

Emmons Jones Pavlov Shirkey

Green Knollenberg Proos Stamas

Hansen Kowall

Nays—16

Ananich Hertel Knezek Smith

Bieda Hood Nofs Warren

Casperson Hopgood O’Brien Young

Gregory Johnson Rocca Zorn

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Kowall moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

Senate Bill No. 21

Senate Bill No. 22

House Bill No. 4496

House Bill No. 4497

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 21, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending section 40a (MCL 38.1640a), as amended by 1996 PA 201.

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. 298 Yeas—38

Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Hansen Knollenberg

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. 22, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” (MCL 38.1601 to 38.1648) by amending the title and by adding section 40c.

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. 299 Yeas—38

Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Hansen Knollenberg

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:

House Bill No. 4496, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled “School bond qualification, approval, and loan act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 388.1923), as amended by 2012 PA 437.

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. 300 Yeas—38

Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Hansen Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to prescribe the procedures, terms, and conditions for the qualification or approval of school bonds and other bonds; to authorize this state to make loans to certain school districts for the payment of certain bonds and to authorize schools to borrow from this state for that purpose; to prescribe the terms and conditions of certain loans to school districts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and certain state and local officials; to provide for certain fees; to prescribe certain penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4497, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled “School bond qualification, approval, and loan act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 388.1927), as amended by 2012 PA 437.

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. 301 Yeas—38

Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Hansen Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

The Senate agreed to the full title.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

House Bill No. 4521, entitled

A bill to provide for the voluntary issuance of identification, tags, and vests for service animals; and to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of civil rights.

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 Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.

House Bill No. 4527, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 82, entitled “An act to prohibit the use of certain collars or harnesses and leashes on dogs in public places, except by deaf, audibly impaired, or otherwise physically limited persons; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 752.61, 752.62, and 752.63), the title and sections 1 and 2 as amended by 1984 PA 111, and by adding section 4.

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 Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.

House Bill No. 4594, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 166b (MCL 388.1766b), as amended by 2012 PA 130.

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.

Statements

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Ananich’s statement is as follows:

I rise today with mixed emotions. Many of you know Alex Rossman our deputy communications director. He is a tremendous person and an amazing writer. I say mixed emotions because it will be a huge loss to the Michigan Senate’s Democratic Caucus as well as the whole institution. I am very happy and excited for Alex and his new opportunity. He will be at the Michigan League for Public Policy to be their communications director.

Not that this will be a big surprise, but I am not the most eloquent person normally. When I am standing here, I am usually reading something written by Alex, so, obviously, he couldn’t write his own farewell speech, and I apologize that I am speaking from the heart. I think I can speak for all the Democratic Caucus members and many folks on the Republican side in saying that Alex is a tremendous person, amazing writer, and a person who puts his heart and soul into everything that he does. He has done amazing work for everyone on our side, quite often with very short notice.

We wish him well and know that he will go on to do great work in his new position. I want to make sure that we all recognize him, as he has been with the Senate almost a decade. The Senate Democratic Caucus’ loss is definitely a gain for the League for Public Policy. Please help me give him a fitting send-off.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 279, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 71 (MCL 38.1371), as amended by 1996 PA 268.

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.

Phillip J. Pavlov

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Knollenberg, Booher and Colbeck

Nays: Senator Knezek

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

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 280, 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 10 (MCL 423.210), as amended by 2014 PA 414.

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.

Phillip J. Pavlov

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Knollenberg, Booher and Colbeck

Nays: Senator Knezek

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Pavlov (C), Knollenberg, Booher, Colbeck and Knezek

The Committee on Local Government reported

House Bill No. 4070, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 566, entitled “An act to encourage the faithful performance of official duties by certain public officers and public employees; to prescribe standards of conduct for certain public officers and public employees; to prohibit the holding of incompatible public offices; and to provide certain judicial remedies,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.183), as amended by 2014 PA 190.

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.

Dale W. Zorn

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Zorn, Proos, Brandenburg, Rocca 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 reported

House Bill No. 4166, entitled

A bill to amend 1913 PA 88, entitled “An act empowering the board of supervisors of any of the several counties of the state of Michigan to levy a special tax, or by appropriating from the general fund for the purpose of advertising the agricultural advantages of the state or for displaying the products and industries of any county in the state at domestic or foreign expositions, for the purpose of encouraging immigration and increasing trade in the products of the state, and advertising the state and any portion thereof for tourists and resorters, and to permit the boards of supervisors out of any sum so raised, or out of the general fund, to contribute all or any portion of the same to any development board or bureau to be by said board or bureau expended for the purposes herein named,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 46.161).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Dale W. Zorn

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Zorn, Proos, Brandenburg, Rocca and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Zorn (C), Proos, Brandenburg, Rocca and Young

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 349, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 78b and 78c (MCL 211.78b and 211.78c), as amended by 2003 PA 263.

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.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4173, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 330, entitled “State real estate transfer tax act,” by amending sections 3 and 6 (MCL 207.523 and 207.526), as amended by 2008 PA 473.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4553, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 9f, 9m, and 9n (MCL 211.9f, 211.9m, and 211.9n), sections 9f and 9m as amended by 2014 PA 87 and section 9n as amended by 2013 PA 154.

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.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4554, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 92, entitled “State essential services assessment act,” by amending sections 3, 5, and 7 (MCL 211.1053, 211.1055, and 211.1057).

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.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4555, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 93, entitled “Alternative state essential services assessment act,” by amending sections 3, 5, and 7 (MCL 211.1073, 211.1075, and 211.1077).

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.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4556, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled “Local community stabilization authority act,” by amending sections 5, 13, 14, 17, 19, and 20 (MCL 123.1345, 123.1353, 123.1354, 123.1357, 123.1359, and 123.1360).

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.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4557, 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 11a (MCL 207.561a), as added by 2012 PA 397.

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.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4558, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 205.93), as amended by 2014 PA 80.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Finance submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

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

Excused: Senator Knollenberg

Scheduled Meetings

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, July 1, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)

Economic Development and International Investment - Thursday, June 18, 1:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Education - Thursday, June 18, 8:15 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Elections and Government Reform - Tuesday, June 30, 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1721)

Finance - Tuesday, June 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312) (CANCELED)

Transportation - Thursday, June 18, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:30 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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