No. 31

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2017

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 23, 2017.

12:00 Noon.

The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Afendoulis—present Garcia—present Kesto—present Reilly—present

Albert—present Garrett—excused Kivela—present Rendon—present

Alexander—present Gay-Dagnogo—present Kosowski—present Roberts—present

Allor—present Geiss—present LaFave—present Robinson—present

Barrett—present Glenn—present LaGrand—present Runestad—present

Bellino—present Graves—present LaSata—present Sabo—present

Bizon—present Green—present Lasinski—present Santana—present

Brann—present Greig—present Lauwers—present Schor—present

Brinks—present Greimel—present Leonard—present Scott—present

Byrd—present Griffin—present Leutheuser—present Sheppard—present

Calley—present Guerra—present Liberati—present Singh—present

Camilleri—present Hammoud—present Lilly—present Sneller—present

Canfield—present Hauck—present Love—present Sowerby—present

Chang—present Hernandez—present Lower—present Tedder—present

Chatfield—present Hertel—present Lucido—present Theis—present

Chirkun—present Hoadley—present Marino—present VanderWall—present

Clemente—present Hoitenga—present Maturen—present VanSingel—present

Cochran—present Hornberger—present McCready—present Vaupel—present

Cole—present Howell—present Miller—present VerHeulen—present

Cox—present Howrylak—present Moss—present Victory—present

Crawford—present Hughes—present Neeley—present Webber—present

Dianda—present Iden—present Noble—present Wentworth—present

Durhal—present Inman—present Pagan—present Whiteford—present

Elder—present Johnson—present Pagel—present Wittenberg—present

Ellison—present Jones—present Peterson—present Yanez—present

Faris—present Kahle—present Phelps—present Yaroch—present

Farrington—present Kelly—present Rabhi—present Zemke—present

Frederick—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Dr. Mark T. Barclay, Pastor of Living Word Church in Midland, offered the following invocation:

“Heavenly Father,

Thank You for each of these great servants here today who are willing and obedient to the call on their life, whom, in Your providence, You have chosen to help govern our great state, and to help serve and protect the great citizens and residents of Michigan.

I pray today for a special anointing to be upon each of them. I pray for the wisdom of God to be evident in their lives and in their sessions. I pray for safety and divine protection over them and their families, and I thank You for their sacrifice. I pray for health and strength in their bodies. I pray for peace in their hearts and that they will always be sharp and clear-minded. I pray that You will always guide their steps into proper decisions, and that they will be able to stand strong by their convictions and beliefs and ultimately be able to support the Constitution of the state of Michigan and the United States Constitution.

I pray that today will be a powerful day for them and that they will accomplish much as they do their work under Your eye and under the shadow of Your wing.”

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Rep. Greig moved that Rep. Garrett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Afendoulis, Cochran, Ellison, Faris, Gay-Dagnogo, Greig, Kelly, Leutheuser and Maturen offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 45.

A resolution to declare March 25, 2017, as Greek Independence Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The concept of democracy, in which the supreme power to govern was vested in the people, was developed by the ancient Greeks; and

Whereas, The Founding Fathers of the United States were heavily influenced by the political and philosophical principles of ancient Greece; and

Whereas, Our Greek American community enriches our economic and cultural development through its many contributions to science, technology, medicine, government, economics, architecture, and the arts; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to nearly 50,000 residents of Greek descent; and

Whereas, Greece and the United States have been allies through two World Wars, the Korean conflict, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the Cold War; and

Whereas, Winston Churchill once said, “If there had not been the virtue and courage of the Greeks, we do not know which the outcome of World War II would have been” and “no longer will we say that Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroes fight like Greeks”; and

Whereas, March 25, 2017, marks the 196th anniversary of the uprising that led to the War of Greek Independence from the Ottoman Empire; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 25, 2017, as Greek Independence Day in the state of Michigan. We thank those of Greek heritage for the important contributions they have made to our state and our country.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Faris, Cochran, Ellison, Gay-Dagnogo, Greig, Maturen and Sowerby offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 46.

A resolution to declare March 24, 2017, as Youth Parenting Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, In 2015, there were 6,412 births to teen mothers in Michigan, accounting for 5.7 percent of all births in the state; and

Whereas, In 2014, 16.8 percent of births to teens mothers ages 15-19 were not the mother’s first birth; and

Whereas, Young parents require additional support, services, and resources to ensure the health and well-being of their children; and

Whereas, Young parents often face additional hardships in education, employment opportunities, financial stability, access to housing, child care services, and maternal and infant health. Young parents who receive additional support are more likely to finish high school or get their GED, pursue higher level education, achieve and maintain employment, and maintain stable housing. Supporting young parents leads to better health and social outcomes for the children of young parents; and

Whereas, Young parents are important, contributing members within their communities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 24, 2017, as Youth Parenting Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Yanez, Love, Hertel, Moss, Hammoud, Lucido, Rabhi, Gay-Dagnogo, Sabo, Cochran, Ellison, Greig, Maturen and Sowerby offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 47.

A resolution to declare March 22, 2017, as United Nations Water Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on December 10, 1948, to prevent tragedies like those of World War II and strive for the security of humanity. Article 25 of the Declaration states that “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family.” It is important that we, as citizens of a United Nations Member State, recognize this important day to reaffirm our commitment to helping others and working together for a more tranquil and healthy world; and

Whereas, United Nations Water Day recognizes the importance of clean water as a human right; clean water is integral to the global economy and international security, and nearly 1.5 billion laborers around the world work in water-related sectors; and

Whereas, Water stores over two million terawatt hours per year; the world’s annual energy consumption is 150,000 terawatt hours per year; and

Whereas, Lake Superior contains enough water to submerge North and South America under one foot of fresh water; and

Whereas, 525,886 jobs in Michigan are directly connected to the Great Lakes; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes make up one-fifth of the world’s fresh water supply and are a source of drinking water for about 40 million people; and

Whereas, March 22 has been celebrated as United Nations Water Day since 1993. The United Nations serves people of all backgrounds and is committed to upholding the values of human rights; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 22, 2017, as United Nations Water Day in the state of Michigan. It is with great honor and appreciation that we take this time to join other states and nations in expressing our commitment to the availability of water; On this day, we will celebrate and honor the noble goal of pure water in our state, our country, and our world.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Sabo, Chang, Lucido, Hertel, Ellison, Wittenberg, Moss, Camilleri, Gay-Dagnogo, Hughes, Sneller, Rabhi, Yanez, Pagan, Lasinski, Hammoud, Geiss, Love, Zemke, Chirkun, Guerra, Cochran, Brinks, Howell, VanSingel, Brann, Griffin, VanderWall, Maturen, Bellino, Faris, Greig and Sowerby offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 48.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to continue full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

Whereas, The Great Lakes are a critical resource for our nation, supporting the economy and a way of life in Michigan and the other seven states within the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes hold 20 percent of the world’s surface freshwater and 90 percent of the United States’ surface freshwater. This globally significant freshwater resource provides drinking water for more than 30 million people and directly supports 1.5 million jobs, generating $62 billion in wages; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) provides essential funding to restore and protect the Great Lakes. This funding has supported long overdue efforts to clean up toxic pollution, reduce runoff from cities and farms, combat invasive species like the Asian carp, and restore fish and wildlife habitat. Since 2010, the federal government has partnered with public and private entities and invested more than $2 billion in over 2,900 projects throughout the region. Over its first six years, the GLRI has provided more than $425 million for more than 500 projects in Michigan alone; and

Whereas, GLRI projects are making a significant difference. They have restored more than 150,000 acres of fish and wildlife habitat; opened up fish access to more than 3,400 miles of rivers; helped implement conservation programs on more than 1 million acres of farmland; and accelerated the cleanup of toxic hotspots. In Michigan, GLRI funding has been instrumental in removing contaminated sediments from Muskegon Lake, the River Raisin, and the St. Marys River; in restoring habitat along the St. Clair River, Cass River, Boardman River, and the Keweenaw Peninsula; and in the delisting of White Lake in Muskegon County and Deer Lake in the Upper Peninsula as areas of concern. The Brookings Institution estimates that every dollar invested in the Great Lakes produces two dollars in long-term economic benefits; and

Whereas, While a significant investment, past GLRI funding represents only a small portion of the amount needed to restore and protect the Great Lakes. Toxic algal blooms, beach closings, fish consumption advisories, and the presence of contaminated sediments continue to limit the recreational and commercial use of the Great Lakes. The 2014 shutdown of the city of Toledo’s drinking water system due to a toxic algal bloom, forcing more than a half million people to find another source for drinking water, is just one example of how much still needs to be done; and

Whereas, President Donald Trump’s 2018 federal budget proposes to eliminate funding for the GLRI. This proposed $300 million cut would end the federal partnership with the Great Lakes states, ignoring the national significance of our country’s largest reserve of drinkable, surface freshwater and jeopardizing the momentum from more than a decade of unprecedented regional cooperation. It is a short-sighted, short-term cost-saving measure with long-term implications. Restoration efforts will only become more expensive and more difficult if they are not addressed in the coming years; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to continue full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Reps. Camilleri, Moss, Schor, Hammoud, Zemke, Geiss, Greig, Pagel, Rabhi, Elder, Pagan, Sowerby, Clemente, Neeley, Ellison, Lucido, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Byrd, Scott, Brinks, Durhal, Sneller, Liberati, Lasinski, Robinson, Guerra, Chang, Phelps, Green, Yanez, Hertel, Singh, Jones, Love, Cochran, Santana, Chirkun, Peterson, Dianda, Greimel, Faris, LaGrand, Brann, Kesto, Bellino, Hoadley and Maturen offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 49.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to maintain funding for federal programs that support the restoration, protection, and economic vitality of the Great Lakes.

Whereas, The Great Lakes are a critical resource for our nation, supporting the economy and a way of life in Michigan and the other seven states within the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes hold 20 percent of the world’s surface freshwater and 90 percent of the United States’ surface freshwater. This globally significant freshwater resource provides drinking water for more than 30 million people and directly supports 1.5 million jobs, generating $62 billion in wages; and

Whereas, The President’s FY 2018 federal budget proposes to eliminate federal programs that support tourism and other water-dependent businesses of the Great Lakes. The proposed budget would end funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the Sea Grant Program; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has provided crucial funding to support long overdue work to protect and restore the Great Lakes. In partnership with the states, local governments, and other organizations, the federal government has invested more than $2 billion in over 2,900 projects over the last seven years. These projects have cleaned up toxic pollution, reduced runoff from cities and farms, combatted invasive species, and restored fish and wildlife habitat. They have made a significant difference and represent a sound investment in both the environment and the economies of the Great Lakes region; and

Whereas, The National Sea Grant Program has for over 50 years created a link between universities and our nation’s coastal economies. The Sea Grant Program has supported practical research at top universities, and more importantly, helped apply this research to real-life problems through outreach and education. With programs in Michigan and 29 other states, the Sea Grant network has worked to grow the Great Lakes’ and coastal economies. It has helped commercial and recreational fishers, boaters, coastal communities, and many others learn how to sustainably balance and maximize the use of our coastal resources; and

Whereas, Far more work needs to be done. Whether toxic algal blooms impacting a major city’s water supply, invasive species threatening billion dollar fisheries, or contaminated sediments restricting recreational opportunities, limitations on and threats to the use of the Great Lakes remain. These problems are too large for any one entity to solve. The federal government needs to remain an active partner with the Great Lakes region; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to maintain funding for federal programs that support the restoration, protection, and economic vitality of the Great Lakes; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Reps. Wittenberg, Sowerby, Love, Lucido, Hertel, Ellison, Sabo, Moss, Camilleri, Gay-Dagnogo, Hughes, Sneller, Rabhi, Yanez, Chang, Pagan, Lasinski, Hammoud, Geiss, Zemke, Chirkun, Guerra, Cochran, Brinks, Howell, VanSingel, Brann, Griffin, Maturen, VanderWall, Bellino, Faris and Greig offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 5.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to continue full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

Whereas, The Great Lakes are a critical resource for our nation, supporting the economy and a way of life in Michigan and the other seven states within the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes hold 20 percent of the world’s surface freshwater and 90 percent of the United States’ surface freshwater. This globally significant freshwater resource provides drinking water for more than 30 million people and directly supports 1.5 million jobs, generating $62 billion in wages; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) provides essential funding to restore and protect the Great Lakes. This funding has supported long overdue efforts to clean up toxic pollution, reduce runoff from cities and farms, combat invasive species like the Asian carp, and restore fish and wildlife habitat. Since 2010, the federal government has partnered with public and private entities and invested more than $2 billion in over 2,900 projects throughout the region. Over its first six years, the GLRI has provided more than $425 million for more than 500 projects in Michigan alone; and

Whereas, GLRI projects are making a significant difference. They have restored more than 150,000 acres of fish and wildlife habitat; opened up fish access to more than 3,400 miles of rivers; helped implement conservation programs on more than 1 million acres of farmland; and accelerated the cleanup of toxic hotspots. In Michigan, GLRI funding has been instrumental in removing contaminated sediments from Muskegon Lake, the River Raisin, and the St. Marys River; in restoring habitat along the St. Clair River, Cass River, Boardman River, and the Keweenaw Peninsula; and in the delisting of White Lake in Muskegon County and Deer Lake in the Upper Peninsula as areas of concern. The Brookings Institution estimates that every dollar invested in the Great Lakes produces two dollars in long-term economic benefits; and

Whereas, While a significant investment, past GLRI funding represents only a small portion of the amount needed to restore and protect the Great Lakes. Toxic algal blooms, beach closings, fish consumption advisories, and the presence of contaminated sediments continue to limit the recreational and commercial use of the Great Lakes. The 2014 shutdown of the city of Toledo’s drinking water system due to a toxic algal bloom, forcing more than a half million people to find another source for drinking water, is just one example of how much still needs to be done; and

Whereas, President Donald Trump’s 2018 federal budget proposes to eliminate funding for the GLRI. This proposed $300 million cut would end the federal partnership with the Great Lakes states, ignoring the national significance of our country’s largest reserve of drinkable, surface freshwater and jeopardizing the momentum from more than a decade of unprecedented regional cooperation. It is a short-sighted, short-term cost-saving measure with long-term implications. Restoration efforts will only become more expensive and more difficult if they are not addressed in the coming years; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to continue full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn to the Chair.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4167, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 719 (MCL 257.719), as amended by 2015 PA 208.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 56 Yeas—97

Afendoulis Frederick Kesto Rendon

Albert Garcia Kivela Roberts

Alexander Gay-Dagnogo Kosowski Robinson

Allor Glenn LaFave Runestad

Barrett Graves LaSata Sabo

Bellino Green Lasinski Santana

Bizon Greig Lauwers Scott

Brann Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Brinks Guerra Leutheuser Singh

Byrd Hammoud Lilly Sneller

Calley Hauck Love Sowerby

Camilleri Hernandez Lower Tedder

Canfield Hertel Lucido Theis

Chatfield Hoitenga Marino VanderWall

Chirkun Hornberger Maturen VanSingel

Clemente Howell McCready Vaupel

Cochran Howrylak Miller VerHeulen

Cole Hughes Moss Victory

Cox Iden Neeley Webber

Crawford Inman Noble Wentworth

Dianda Johnson Pagel Whiteford

Durhal Jones Peterson Yanez

Elder Kahle Phelps Yaroch

Ellison Kelly Reilly Zemke

Farrington

Nays—11

Chang Greimel Liberati Schor

Faris Hoadley Pagan Wittenberg

Geiss LaGrand Rabhi

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4070, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 101, entitled “Property rights preservation act,” by amending the title and sections 2 and 4 (MCL 24.422 and 24.424) and by adding section 6.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Agriculture,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Kesto moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4259, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 1, entitled “An act to provide for the audit and examination of this state and state funds; to provide for the audit and examination of the books and accounts of all branches, departments, offices, boards, commissions, agencies, authorities, and institutions of this state; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officers and employees; to provide for access to certain records; to provide for the subpoena of witnesses and production of documents and records; to prescribe penalties; and to provide for the administration of this act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 13.101).

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Graves moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Lauwers moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Schor, Ellison, Hammoud, Pagan, Brinks, Singh, Hertel, Gay-Dagnogo and Crawford introduced

House Bill No. 4403, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2016 PA 551.