No. 85

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2015

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, September 29, 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—excused Pavlov—present

Bieda—present Horn—present Proos—present

Booher—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Brandenburg—excused 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—excused 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

Pastor Ed Pedley of First Baptist Church of Holly offered the following invocation:

Heavenly Father, how grateful I am to have lived all of my life in this great state of Michigan. Your hand of creative beauty is all around. The resources You have placed in our state have given us many opportunities to provide for our families, our country, and the world.

Thank you for raising up leaders who serve the people of Michigan with integrity and transparency so that the generations to come may find their lives full of joy and productivity. May the leaders in our government seek wisdom and truth from Your word as they deliberate important decisions that affect us all. May all those placed in positions of authority seek Almighty God for the knowledge and understanding to deal with issues that have so many possible outcomes and affect everyone who lives in the state of Michigan.

Bless this day’s Senate session with care-filled deliberations and wise decision making. May a spirit of unity fill this room. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 Warren entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that Senator Horn be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that Senator Brandenburg be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hood moved that Senators Gregory and Hopgood be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

September 25, 2015

I would like House Bill 4790 re-referred to the Senate Committee on Education.

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

Sincerely,

Arlan Meekhof

30th Senate District

Senate Majority Leader

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

September 23, 2015

Enclosed is a copy of the following Preliminary Survey Summary:

State-funded Section 31a Program for At Risk Pupils, Michigan Department of Education.

Sincerely,

Doug Ringler

Auditor General

The preliminary survey summary was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Curtis Hertel Jr.

September 22, 2015

I am writing to request my addition in co‑sponsorship of Senate Bill 458, sponsored by Senator Schuitmaker.

Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information.

Sincerely,

Curtis Hertel Jr.

State Senator

District 23

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Tom Casperson

September 24, 2015

Pursuant to Senate Rule 1.110, I respectfully request that my name be removed as sponsor of SB 439.

Thank you for your attention to this request.

Sincerely,

Tom Casperson

State Senator

38th District

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 Thursday, September 24:

House Bill Nos. 4535 4660 4661 4662 4663 4664 4665 4666 4667 4668

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

Senate Bill Nos. 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516

Senate Joint Resolution L

The Secretary announced that the following bill was printed and filed on Friday, September 25, and is available at the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill No. 4906

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:08 a.m.

11:05 a.m.

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

During the recess, Senator Horn entered the Senate Chamber.

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 64, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20155, 21703, and 21734 (MCL 333.20155, 333.21703, and 333.21734), section 20155 as amended by 2012 PA 322 and section 21734 as added by 2000 PA 437.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill 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 1104, 20104, 20155, 20155a, 21703, 21734, and 21799a (MCL 333.1104, 333.20104, 333.20155, 333.20155a, 333.21703, 333.21734, and 333.21799a), section 1104 as amended by 2013 PA 268, section 20104 as amended by 2010 PA 381, section 20155 as amended by 2015 PA 104, section 20155a as added by 2012 PA 322, section 21734 as added by 2000 PA 437, and section 21799a as amended by 2004 PA 189.

The House of Representatives requested the return of

Senate Bill No. 64, entitled

Senator Kowall moved that the request of the House of Representatives be granted.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Ananich entered the Senate Chamber.

Senate Bill No. 65, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20109, 21703, and 21715 (MCL 333.20109, 333.21703, and 333.21715), section 20109 as amended by 1996 PA 224.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill 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 20109 and 21715 (MCL 333.20109 and 333.21715), section 20109 as amended by 1996 PA 224.

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 substitute made to the bill by the House,

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

Roll Call No. 375 Yeas—35

Ananich Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Bieda Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Booher Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Hune Nofs Smith

Colbeck Johnson O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Jones Pavlov Warren

Green Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel Kowall Rocca

Nays—0

Excused—3

Brandenburg Gregory Hopgood

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.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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

Senate Bill No. 66, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled “Michigan limited liability company act,” by amending section 102 (MCL 450.4102), as amended by 2012 PA 568.

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. 67, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 450.1109), as amended by 2012 PA 569.

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. 134, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 6, 8b, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11r, 15, 18, 18a, 20, 20d, 20f, 20g, 21f, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22f, 22i, 23a, 24, 24a, 24c, 25e, 25f, 26a, 26b, 26c, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32d, 32p, 39, 39a, 41, 43, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 64b, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 95a, 98, 99, 99h, 102, 104, 104b, 104c, 107, 147, 147a, 147c, 152a, 163, 201, 201a, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 210b, 217, 225, 226, 229a, 230, 236, 236a, 236b, 236c, 241, 244, 246, 252, 254, 255, 258, 263, 263a, 264, 265, 265a, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, and 281 (MCL 388.1606, 388.1608b, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1611r, 388.1615, 388.1618, 388.1618a, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1620f, 388.1620g, 388.1621f, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1622f, 388.1622i, 388.1623a, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1624c, 388.1625e, 388.1625f, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1632d, 388.1632p, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1643, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1664b, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1694a, 388.1695a, 388.1698, 388.1699, 388.1699h, 388.1702, 388.1704, 388.1704b, 388.1704c, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1747a, 388.1747c, 388.1752a, 388.1763, 388.1801, 388.1801a, 388.1806, 388.1807a, 388.1807b, 388.1807c, 388.1809, 388.1810b, 388.1817, 388.1825, 388.1826, 388.1829a, 388.1830, 388.1836, 388.1836a, 388.1836b, 388.1836c, 388.1841, 388.1844, 388.1846, 388.1852, 388.1854, 388.1855, 388.1858, 388.1863, 388.1863a, 388.1864, 388.1865, 388.1865a, 388.1867, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870, 388.1874, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, and 388.1881), sections 6, 8b, 11a, 11j, 11k, 15, 20, 20d, 20f, 20g, 21f, 22d, 22f, 22i, 24, 24a, 24c, 25e, 25f, 26a, 26b, 26c, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32d, 32p, 39, 39a, 41, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 98, 99, 99h, 104, 104b, 107, 147, 147a, 152a, 163, 201a, 206, 209, 210b, 217, 225, 229a, 230, 236a, 236b, 236c, 241, 246, 252, 263, 263a, 264, 265, 265a, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, and 281 as amended and sections 11r, 43, 64b, 95a, 104c, 207a, 207b, and 207c as added by 2014 PA 196, sections 11, 11m, 18, 22a, 22b, 51a, 51c, 147c, 201, and 236 as amended by 2015 PA 5, section 18a as amended by 2004 PA 351, section 23a as added by 2012 PA 465, sections 102, 244, and 258 as amended by 2013 PA 60, and sections 226, 254, and 255 as amended by 2012 PA 201, and by adding sections 31h, 35, 35a, 35b, 35d, 35e, 35f, 55, 61b, 67, 77, 99c, 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, 104d, 210c, 210d, 215, and 230a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 6, 11, 21f, 31a, 32d, and 107 (MCL 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1621f, 388.1631a, 388.1632d, and 388.1707), section 6 as amended by 2014 PA 196 and sections 11, 21f, 31a, 32d, and 107 as amended by 2015 PA 85.

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 substitute made to the bill by the House,

Senator Hildenbrand offered the following amendment to the substitute:

1. Amend page 7, line 17, after “11302” by inserting a comma and “OR WAS COUNTED IN MEMBERSHIP UNDER THIS SUBPARAGRAPH IN 2014-2015”.

The amendment to the substitute was adopted.

The question being on concurring in the House substitute, as amended,

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

Roll Call No. 376 Yeas—31

Ananich Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Bieda Horn Marleau Shirkey

Booher Hune Meekhof Smith

Casperson Johnson Nofs Stamas

Emmons Jones O’Brien Warren

Hansen Knezek Proos Young

Hertel Knollenberg Rocca Zorn

Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Nays—4

Colbeck Green Pavlov Robertson

Excused—3

Brandenburg Gregory Hopgood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

Senate Bill No. 468, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17739a, 17739b, 17739c, and 17748a (MCL 333.17739a, 333.17739b, 333.17739c, and 333.17748a), sections 17739a, 17739b, and 17739c as added by 2014 PA 285 and section 17748a as added by 2014 PA 280.

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.

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 Hansen 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 with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 225, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 2 and 2a (MCL 28.422 and 28.422a), section 2 as amended by 2014 PA 201 and section 2a as amended by 2013 PA 3, and by adding section 12c.

Substitute (S-3).

The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 10, following line 23, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted into law.”.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

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

House Bill No. 4389

Senate Bill No. 360

House Bill No. 4542

House Bill No. 4543

House Bill No. 4544

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4389, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 4a.

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. 377 Yeas—35

Ananich Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Bieda Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Booher Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Hune Nofs Smith

Colbeck Johnson O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Jones Pavlov Warren

Green Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel Kowall Rocca

Nays—0

Excused—3

Brandenburg Gregory Hopgood

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 consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 360, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled “Michigan education savings program act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 390.1480), as amended by 2001 PA 215.

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. 378 Yeas—35

Ananich Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Bieda Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Booher Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Hune Nofs Smith

Colbeck Johnson O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Jones Pavlov Warren

Green Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel Kowall Rocca

Nays—0

Excused—3

Brandenburg Gregory Hopgood

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. 4542, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan achieving a better life experience (ABLE) program; to provide for ABLE accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax credits or deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies.

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. 379 Yeas—35

Ananich Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Bieda Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Booher Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Hune Nofs Smith

Colbeck Johnson O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Jones Pavlov Warren

Green Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel Kowall Rocca

Nays—0

Excused—3

Brandenburg Gregory Hopgood

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.

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4543, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2012 PA 597.

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. 380 Yeas—35

Ananich Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Bieda Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Booher Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Hune Nofs Smith

Colbeck Johnson O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Jones Pavlov Warren

Green Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel Kowall Rocca

Nays—0

Excused—3

Brandenburg Gregory Hopgood

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 meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or measured by net income and on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the manner and time of making reports and paying the taxes, and the functions of public officers and others as to the taxes; to permit the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits and refunds of the taxes; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an appropriation; 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. 4544, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 10g.

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. 381 Yeas—35

Ananich Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Bieda Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Booher Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Hune Nofs Smith

Colbeck Johnson O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Jones Pavlov Warren

Green Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel Kowall Rocca

Nays—0

Excused—3

Brandenburg Gregory Hopgood

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 protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

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

House Concurrent Resolution No. 3

Senate Resolution No. 76

Senate Resolution No. 84

The motion prevailed.

Senators Zorn, Marleau and MacGregor offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 94.

A resolution to commemorate the month of October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month.

Whereas, It is important for this legislative body to recognize official months that are set aside to raise awareness of serious diseases that affect citizens in the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Dysautonomia is a serious neurological system disease that disables citizens of every age, gender, and race from performing the most basic functions; and

Whereas, People with dysautonomia may have one or several different medical conditions that affect automatic functions of the body, such as heart rate, kidney function, and temperature control; and

Whereas, Certain forms of dysautonomia include side effects, such as frequent fainting, dizziness, shortness of breath, difficulty eating and sleeping, and sometimes leads to death; and

Whereas, Dysautonomia can occur secondary to other medical conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease; and

Whereas, Symptoms of dysautonomia are usually invisible to the untrained eye, for they usually occur internally; and

Whereas, Many people who have dysautonomia take a year or longer to get diagnosed and are occasionally misdiagnosed due to the lack of external symptoms and awareness; and

Whereas, Despite the lack of awareness, dysautonomia is not rare. In fact, over 70 million people worldwide live with some form of this medical condition; and

Whereas, There currently is no cure to dysautonomia; and

Whereas, Dysautonomia Awareness Month is an opportunity for citizens to raise understanding and funding to assist the fight in finding a cure; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate the month of October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That all citizens are encouraged to increase their understanding and awareness of dysautonomia; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Bieda, Booher, Hildenbrand, Knollenberg, Kowall and Proos were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senator Marleau offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 95.

A resolution to commemorate September 28, 2015 - October 4, 2015, as French Canadian Heritage Week.

Whereas, The origins of French Canadian culture in the Great Lakes can be traced to the earliest days of the 17th century; and

Whereas, Explorers, missionaries, voyageurs, and indigenous peoples in the Great Lakes encountered each other in numerous, transformative ways from this era onward; and

Whereas, The fur trade engendered extensive cultural miscegenation between indigenous peoples and French Canadians, creating new cultural forms and understanding; and

Whereas, Trapping, farming, commercial fishing, lumber, and new industries provided economic opportunities for French Canadians from the 17th through the 20th centuries; and

Whereas, Leaders such as Magdelaine La Framboise (Mackinac Island, Métisse fur trader), Joseph Labadie (Paw Paw, publisher, poet, and activist), Joseph Grégoire (Lake Linden, “Father of the French Canadians”), Louis Campau (Saginaw and Grand Rapids founder), Marie Caroline Hamlin (Detroit, folklorist and cultural advocate), and Jean Baptiste Réaume (River Raisin), are emblematic of successful French Canadian and French Métis men and women whose legacies continue to shape how we understand our history today; and

Whereas, Cultural institutions and businesses across Michigan continue to draw on French Canadian culture for programming, cross-cultural understanding, and international trade and entertainment opportunities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate September 28, 2015 - October 4, 2015, as French Canadian Heritage Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That we join all of those of French Canadian ancestry in celebrating their heritage and contributions to the state of Michigan.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Bieda, Booher, Hildenbrand, Knollenberg, Kowall, Proos and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senator Hune offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 96.

A resolution to commemorate September 2015 as Life Insurance Awareness Month.

Whereas, The vast majority of Americans recognize that it is important to protect loved ones with life insurance, with a recent survey indicating that 86 percent agree that most people need coverage; and

Whereas, The life insurance industry pays roughly $65 billion in life insurance proceeds to beneficiaries each year, providing a tremendous source of financial relief and security to families that experience the loss of a loved one; and

Whereas, The life insurance industry contributes approximately $79 billion in payments to annuity investors each year, providing a source of financial security and peace of mind that retirees will not outlive their assets; and

Whereas, Despite the importance that people place on life insurance and the peace of mind that it brings to millions of American families, there are still too many Americans who lack adequate coverage; and

Whereas, The unfortunate reality today is that an estimated 95 million adult Americans have no life insurance, and ownership of both individual and employer-sponsored life insurance have declined in recent years; and

Whereas, During challenging economic times as families continue to struggle, life insurance coverage is more important than ever because most families have fewer financial resources to fall back on than in years past, increasing their financial vulnerability; and

Whereas, The nonprofit Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education and a coalition representing hundreds of leading life insurance companies and organizations have designated September 2015 as Life Insurance Awareness Month, whose goal is to get consumers thinking about their need for life insurance protection; to encourage them to seek advice from a qualified insurance professional; and to take the actions necessary to achieve a financially secure future for their loved ones; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate September 2015 as Life Insurance Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We urge citizens to learn more about life insurance, annuities, and their benefits.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators MacGregor and Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 517, entitled

A bill to make uniform the laws relating to support enforcement; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Senators MacGregor and Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 518, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled “Friend of the court act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 552.502), as amended by 2009 PA 233.

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

Senators Emmons and MacGregor introduced

Senate Bill No. 519, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 174, entitled “Office of child support act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 400.233), as amended by 2014 PA 381.

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

Senators Emmons and MacGregor introduced

Senate Bill No. 520, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 552.602), as amended by 2014 PA 373.

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

Senators Horn and O’Brien introduced

Senate Bill No. 521, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan historical commission; and to prescribe its powers and duties.

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

Senators O’Brien and Horn introduced

Senate Bill No. 522, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan historical center; to prescribe the authority of the center; to provide for the archives of Michigan and the Michigan historical museum to be under the control and supervision of the center; to provide stewardship for the museum and archival collection of this state; to provide for the management of state and local government records of archival value; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Senators Schmidt, Schuitmaker, Booher, Hansen, Emmons, Hertel and Casperson introduced

Senate Bill No. 523, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 72114 (MCL 324.72114), as amended by 2014 PA 210, and by adding section 72117.

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

Senators Casperson, Booher, Nofs and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 524, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 211.27), as amended by 2013 PA 162.

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

Senators Hood, Young, Knezek, Ananich, Hopgood and Gregory introduced

Senate Bill No. 525, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 421.27), as amended by 2012 PA 496.

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

Senators Jones, Marleau, Bieda, Knezek, Warren, Hertel, Hopgood, Johnson and Schmidt introduced

Senate Bill No. 526, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 199, entitled “Michigan aquaculture development act,” (MCL 286.871 to 286.884) by adding section 6a.

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

Senators Warren and Hood introduced

Senate Bill No. 527, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 658 (MCL 257.658), as amended by 2012 PA 589.

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

Senator Booher introduced

Senate Bill No. 528, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 703 (MCL 380.703), as amended by 2003 PA 299.

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

Senator Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 529, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled “Guardianship assistance act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 8, and 9 (MCL 722.872, 722.873, 722.874, 722.875a, 722.875b, 722.876, 722.877, 722.878, and 722.879), sections 2, 3, 4, and 9 as amended and sections 5a and 5b as added by 2009 PA 15 and section 6 as amended by 2011 PA 229, and by adding section 5c.

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

Senator Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 530, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 13a of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.13a), as amended by 2012 PA 163.

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. 4535, entitled

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

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

House Bill No. 4660, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3515 (MCL 500.3515), as amended by 2005 PA 306.

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 Insurance.

House Bill No. 4661, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by repealing section 2477d (MCL 500.2477d).

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 Insurance.

House Bill No. 4662, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by repealing section 2409c (MCL 500.2409c).

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 Insurance.

House Bill No. 4663, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2213b (MCL 500.2213b), as amended by 2013 PA 5.

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 Insurance.

House Bill No. 4664, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by repealing sections 2409 and 2409a (MCL 500.2409 and 500.2409a).

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 Insurance.

House Bill No. 4665, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by repealing sections 2477, 2477a, 2477b, and 2477c (MCL 500.2477, 500.2477a, 500.2477b, and 500.2477c).

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 Insurance.

House Bill No. 4666, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16243 (MCL 333.16243), as amended by 1993 PA 79.

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 Insurance.

House Bill No. 4667, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by repealing section 2409b (MCL 500.2409b).

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 Insurance.

House Bill No. 4668, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 803 (MCL 436.1803).

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 Insurance.

Statements

Senators Proos and O’Brien asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Proos’ statement is as follows:

I rise today to encourage my colleagues to recognize, thank, and continue supporting our first responders in the state of Michigan, who put themselves in danger every day to safeguard ourselves, our families, and our communities. This past Sunday, September 27, was recognized throughout the country as National First Responders Appreciation Day. Additionally, September 19 was celebrated as National Thank A Police Officer Day. These days gave us opportunities to reflect on the many brave services provided by the police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians throughout our state, counties, and communities. Their efforts are a true testament of courage and passion for helping others, as these professionals deliberately and repeatedly place themselves in dangerous situations so that we and our families have an opportunity to seek shelter and safety.

Perhaps there is no greater or more solemn example of their heroic efforts than the events of September 11, 2001, when over 400 first responders tragically lost their lives. However, it was their efforts and sacrifices that day that allowed tens of thousands of other lives to be spared from those attacks. We also have examples here in Michigan where we honored and paid tribute to the lives, careers, and families of our first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Earlier today, the Senate approved House Bill No. 4389 to memorialize a portion of a state highway to State Police Trooper Steven B. Devries, who was killed in the line of duty in my district near the city of Niles. Further, we recently remembered State Police Trooper Chad Wolf of Fenton, who also died in the line of duty, and city of Lansing firefighter Dennis Rodeman, who was killed while collecting donations for a local charity with his fellow firefighters. These men and the dozens of others who have recently lost their lives protecting and improving our state are reminders to all of us just how dangerous these jobs are and just how much they care for the people who need their help.

So again, Mr. President, I ask that you and my colleagues continue to recognize and support our first responders and the many sacrifices they endure for our benefit. I encourage all of us, when we come across these brave public servants, not only here at the Capitol, but throughout our communities, to take the time necessary to thank them, and remind them that we all gratefully recognize the difficult work they do.

Senator O’Brien’s statement is as follows:

I rise today to honor American Gold Star Mothers, which is a national organization of mothers whose sons and daughters lost their lives serving in the Armed Forces. Typically, the last Sunday of the month is recognized as Gold Star Mother’s Day, and that was this last Sunday. The organization of American Gold Star Mothers was formed shortly after World War I by Grace Darling Seibold and a group of mothers who lost their children in the Great War.

Families participated in the practice of hanging a flag in their homes’ front window bearing a blue star for every loved one serving in World War I, and when those service men and women lost their lives, the blue star was replaced with a gold star. This represented the honor and the glory accorded the person for his and her supreme sacrifice in offering to their country and the devotion and pride of the family who also sacrificed.

I would like to recognize and honor the women of Gold Star Mothers, a group whose purposes and activities include: keeping alive the memory of those whose lives have been sacrificed in our wars; maintaining allegiance to the United States; assisting other Gold Star Mothers and their descendants; assisting veterans and their families; promoting peace and good will; and teaching lessons of patriotism and love of country in local communities.

It was on June 23, 1936, that a joint congressional resolution designated the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother’s Day. This holiday has been observed annually by presidential proclamation. I would like to thank all the Gold Star Mothers for their efforts in honoring our brave men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our great nation.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 291, entitled

A bill to provide compensation and other relief for individuals wrongfully imprisoned for crimes; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and agencies; and to provide remedies.

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.

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 421, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 653 (MCL 257.653).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 422, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12g), as amended by 2008 PA 467.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 427, 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,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 691.1501 and 691.1502), as amended by 2002 PA 543.

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.

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 453, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 8501 (MCL 600.8501), as amended by 1988 PA 135.

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.

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 458, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 51 of chapter X (MCL 710.51), as amended by 1996 PA 409.

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.

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Bieda

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4248, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 13 (MCL 750.13); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4249, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by repealing sections 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, and 551 (MCL 750.546, 750.547, 750.548, 750.549, 750.550, and 750.551).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4250, entitled

A bill to repeal 1935 PA 140, entitled “An act to prohibit endurance contests known as walkathons and similar endurance contests; to prescribe a penalty for the violation thereof, and to repeal Act No. 65 of the Public Acts of 1933,” (MCL 752.161 to 752.162).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4314, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 601d (MCL 257.601d), as added by 2008 PA 463.

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.

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4501, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 12m and 16e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12m and 777.16e), section 12m as amended by 2005 PA 54 and section 16e as added by 1998 PA 317.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4709, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 347 (MCL 750.347).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4710, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 74206 (MCL 324.74206), as added by 1995 PA 58.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4711, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 5 of chapter IX (MCL 769.5); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 302, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 916a.

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.

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck 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 22, 2015, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

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

Excused: Senator Rocca

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported

House Bill No. 4182, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.263), as amended by 1988 PA 278.

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, Colbeck, Emmons, Shirkey and Hood

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 Elections and Government Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Robertson (C), Colbeck, Emmons, Shirkey and Hood

The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported

Senate Bill No. 500, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 44 (MCL 421.44), as amended by 2011 PA 269.

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.

Kenneth B. Horn

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Brandenburg, Stamas and Emmons

Nays: Senators Warren and Bieda

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

The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported

House Bill No. 4195, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 296, entitled “Michigan early stage venture investment act of 2003,” by amending sections 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, and 27 (MCL 125.2237, 125.2239, 125.2241, 125.2245, 125.2247, 125.2249, 125.2251, 125.2253, and 125.2257), section 15 as amended by 2005 PA 102 and sections 17, 19, and 23 as amended by 2007 PA 173.

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.

Kenneth B. Horn

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Brandenburg, Stamas, Emmons, Warren and Bieda

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported

House Bill No. 4196, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 296, entitled “Michigan early stage venture investment act of 2003,” by amending section 31 (MCL 125.2261).

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.

Kenneth B. Horn

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Brandenburg, Stamas, Emmons, Warren and Bieda

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported

House Bill No. 4365, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 419 (MCL 208.1419).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Kenneth B. Horn

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Brandenburg, Stamas, Emmons, Warren and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt, Brandenburg, Stamas, Emmons, Warren and Bieda

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hildenbrand (C), Meekhof, MacGregor, Ananich and Gregory

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Nofs (C), Horn, Schuitmaker, Hune, Shirkey, Zorn, Hopgood, Knezek and Bieda

Excused: Senator Proos

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Higher Education submitted the following:

Joint meeting held on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 3:00 p.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schuitmaker (C), MacGregor and Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations - Wednesday, September 30, 11:00 a.m. or later immediately following session, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1801)

Subcommittees -

K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesday, October 14, 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesday, October 6, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Commerce - Wednesday, September 30, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312) (CANCELED)

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, October 7, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)

Energy and Technology - Thursday, October 1, 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1721)

Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, September 30, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Legislative Council - Wednesday, September 30, 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)

Natural Resources - Wednesday, September 30, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Wednesday, September 30, 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1721)

Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, September 30, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5323)

Transportation - Thursday, October 1, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:58 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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