No. 89
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, November 9, 2017.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Afendoulis—present Frederick—present Kelly—excused Reilly—present
Albert—present Garcia—present Kesto—present Rendon—present
Alexander—present Garrett—present Kosowski—present Roberts—present
Allor—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaFave—present Robinson—present
Barrett—present Geiss—present LaGrand—present Runestad—present
Bellino—present Glenn—present LaSata—present Sabo—present
Bizon—present Graves—present Lasinski—present Santana—present
Brann—present Green—present Lauwers—present Schor—present
Brinks—present Greig—present Leonard—present Scott—present
Byrd—present Greimel—present Leutheuser—present Sheppard—present
Calley—present Griffin—present Liberati—present Singh—present
Camilleri—present Guerra—present Lilly—present Sneller—present
Canfield—present Hammoud—present Love—present Sowerby—present
Chang—present Hauck—present Lower—present Tedder—present
Chatfield—present Hernandez—present Lucido—present Theis—present
Chirkun—present Hertel—present Marino—present VanderWall—present
Clemente—present Hoadley—present Maturen—present VanSingel—present
Cochran—present Hoitenga—present McCready—present Vaupel—present
Cole—present Hornberger—present Miller—present VerHeulen—present
Cox—present Howell—present Moss—present Victory—present
Crawford—present Howrylak—present Neeley—present Webber—present
Dianda—present Hughes—present Noble—present Wentworth—present
Durhal—present Iden—present Pagan—present Whiteford—present
Elder—present Inman—present Pagel—present Wittenberg—present
Ellison—present Johnson—present Peterson—present Yanez—present
Faris—present Jones—present Phelps—present Yaroch—present
Farrington—present Kahle—present Rabhi—present Zemke—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Pastor Lloyd Hemstreet, Pastor of Coopersville Christian Reformed Church in Coopersville, offered the following invocation:
“Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. We thank Thee O God, that You rule over the affairs of this world, by Your wisdom and power. And now as this body, so assembled, seeks to lead our state, Father we call upon You, and ask that You would give us wisdom. Help these representatives and leaders to see the long term ramifications for the decisions that they make, and guide them in ways that may bring Your good blessings to our state. Father, we thank You for the many blessings we currently enjoy, a good harvest coming in, robust economic growth in many sectors, a great measure of protection from calamities and disasters, as well as general peace and safety. Father, we thank You for these gifts, and ask that You would continue to watch over and protect our state. But Lord, may we not just grow in these physical blessings, but may we also grow in love and compassion for one another. Teach us ways that each of us can better care for our neighbor. May we be united in seeking truth and justice, and lifting up and caring for the weak and hurting. Help us to bear one another’s burdens, as we grow in the ways of Love that You have taught us. Help us to deny ourselves, as we seek to love You and our neighbor, before chasing our own interests. So Lord, we ask that You would bless our state, and the work of this body to that end. We ask that all of these things would come to pass, in accordance with Your will, and not our own, in Jesus name we pray. Amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Lauwers moved that Rep. Kelly be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn to the Chair.
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Clemente, Sneller, Moss, Ellison, Sowerby, Maturen, Liberati, Hammoud, Elder, Rabhi, Robinson, Brann, LaGrand, Lasinski, Hertel, Wittenberg, Camilleri, Dianda, Cochran, Griffin, Bellino, Peterson, Geiss, Hoadley, Chirkun, Pagan, Chang, Lucido, Jones, Howrylak, Kosowski, Love, Brinks, Canfield, Cox, Crawford, Faris, Gay-Dagnogo, Green, Greig, Hughes, Sabo, Schor and Singh offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 198.
A resolution to declare November 2017 as American Indian Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The state of Michigan and the United States of America has been enriched by the contributions of American Indians in all facets of life, including the arts, sciences, and business. The very name “Michigan” comes from an Algonquian word meaning “big lake”; and
Whereas, The culture of American Indians is not monolithic but many different tribes and nations, who each have their own distinct traditions and customs; and
Whereas, Since before the founding of our county, American Indians have had a difficult relationship with the European settlers and then the American government. From the first Thanksgiving to the Trail of Tears, American Indians have fought to keep their culture alive. This month, we honor the difficulties the American Indians faced while celebrating their rich heritage; and
Whereas, The culture and contributions of our American Indians residents will continue to grow in significance as we continue to learn the lessons of history; and
Whereas, Native American Awareness Week began in 1976 and recognition was expanded by the United State Congress and approved by President George H.W. Bush in August 1990, designating the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan takes pride in its cultural diversity and welcomes the opportunity to honor our American Indian residents for their lasting and expanding imprint upon our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 2017 as American Indian Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to celebrate the individual and collective contributions of American Indians to this state and to this country.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Brinks, VerHeulen, Afendoulis, Kelly, Schor, Lucido, Moss, Leutheuser, Greig, Faris, Greimel, Zemke, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Hertel, Sneller, Hoadley, VanderWall, Elder, Chang, Love, Dianda, Rabhi, Maturen, Canfield, Clemente, Cochran, Crawford, Ellison, Green, Howrylak, Hughes, Jones, Liberati, Sabo, Singh and Sowerby offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 199.
A resolution to declare November 16, 2017, as Dutch-American Heritage Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, On November 16, 1776, the batteries at the Dutch port of St. Eustatius fired the first salute to the flag of the newly independent United States; and
Whereas, The firing by the Dutch of the first salute to the flag of the United States uplifted the morale and determination of the individuals who were fighting for American independence; and
Whereas, Commemoration of Dutch-American Heritage Day promotes awareness by the people of the United States of the essential role performed by the Dutch people in securing American independence and in aiding the development of the United States for the past 215 years; and
Whereas, The diplomatic ties between the governments of the United States and the Netherlands are the longest continuous ties between the United States and any country of the world; and
Whereas, Commemoration of Dutch-American Heritage Day provides an opportunity for approximately 4,500,000 Dutch Americans to celebrate their Dutch roots and the extraordinary contributions their ancestors made to the political, economic, and cultural development of the United States; and
Whereas, The heritage of this friendship between these people serves as a laudable example for the kinds of relations that should link all the peoples of the earth and should be properly extolled; and
Whereas, The Midwest region is home to over one million Americans of Dutch ancestry and the state of Michigan is honored to be the home to over a half million of those citizens. The significant size of the Dutch descendant population makes it very special from an ethnic and cultural point. So significant is the Dutch influence in Michigan that a large number of cities in Western Michigan were founded and named by Dutch immigrants; and
Whereas, So important is the relationship with the Netherlands, that the Michigan Legislature has formed a bi-partisan Legislative Dutch Caucus. Its members actively support economic and culture engagement with the Kingdom of the Netherlands; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 16, 2017, as Dutch-American Heritage Day in the state of Michigan. We commemorate the historic ties between the United States and the Netherlands.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Brinks moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
Substitute for House Resolution No. 199.
A resolution to declare November 16, 2017, as Dutch-American Heritage Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, On November 16, 1776, the batteries at the Dutch port of St. Eustatius fired the first salute to the flag of the newly independent United States; and
Whereas, The firing by the Dutch of the first salute to the flag of the United States uplifted the morale and determination of the individuals who were fighting for American independence; and
Whereas, Commemoration of Dutch-American Heritage Day promotes awareness by the people of the United States of the essential role performed by the Dutch people in securing American independence and in aiding the development of the United States for more than 200 years; and
Whereas, The diplomatic ties between the governments of the United States and the Netherlands are the longest continuous ties between the United States and any country of the world; and
Whereas, Commemoration of Dutch-American Heritage Day provides an opportunity for approximately 4,500,000 Dutch Americans to celebrate their Dutch roots and the extraordinary contributions their ancestors made to the political, economic, and cultural development of the United States; and
Whereas, The heritage of this friendship between these people serves as a laudable example for the kinds of relations that should link all the peoples of the earth and should be properly extolled; and
Whereas, The Midwest region is home to over one million Americans of Dutch ancestry and the state of Michigan is honored to be the home to over a half million of those citizens. The significant size of the Dutch descendant population makes it very special from an ethnic and cultural point. So significant is the Dutch influence in Michigan that a large number of cities in Western Michigan were founded and named by Dutch immigrants; and
Whereas, So important is the relationship with the Netherlands, that the Michigan Legislature has formed a bi-partisan Legislative Dutch Caucus. Its members actively support economic and culture engagement with the Kingdom of the Netherlands; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 16, 2017, as Dutch-American Heritage Day in the state of Michigan. We commemorate the historic ties between the United States and the Netherlands.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Santana, Hertel, Robinson, Pagan, Geiss, Wittenberg, Faris, Guerra, Camilleri, Gay-Dagnogo, Brinks, Zemke, Chang, Rabhi, Clemente, Lasinski, Greig, Garrett, Cochran, Elder, Ellison, Hoadley, Howrylak, Jones, Liberati, Maturen, Moss, Rendon, Sabo, Schor, Singh, Sneller and Sowerby offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 200.
A resolution to urge the United States Congress to ensure appropriate funding for the Victims of Crime Act, Violence Against Women Act, and similar programs.
Whereas, Protecting public health and safety is one of government’s most important functions. While crime prevention and prosecution are vital components of that role, assisting crime victims in the recovery process is also critical; and
Whereas, The Crime Victims Fund, established by the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), is the main source of federal assistance for millions of crime victims across the country. Victims of assault, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and other violent crimes rely on the fund to help them recover through direct compensation and support for organizations that provide counseling, crisis intervention, and temporary housing; and
Whereas, One of the central ways in which Crime Victims Fund dollars reach crime victims is through grants to local providers based on allocations to the states. In 2016, programs in Michigan received $67 million in grants to help crime victims; and
Whereas, The Crime Victims Fund has been a target during recent federal budget fights despite being funded entirely by criminal fines and penalties rather than tax dollars. In recent years, Congress has permanently transferred money out of the fund and allocated money from the fund to programs not specifically authorized by law, such as programs provided for in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); and
Whereas, The Trump Administration has recommended removing $1.3 billion from the Crime Victims Fund and reallocating an additional $600 billion to related programs that are supposed to be funded separately; and
Whereas, Establishing a precedent that the Crime Victims Fund can be raided to cover other priorities is a threat to the public health and safety of Michigan and the United States. The fund must be protected, and programs authorized under related acts, such as VAWA, need their own sustainable revenue source; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Congress to ensure appropriate funding for the Victims of Crime Act, Violence Against Women Act, and similar programs; 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 Law and Justice.
Reps. Howrylak, Gay-Dagnogo, Robinson, Hoadley, Runestad, Brinks, Canfield, Cochran, Crawford, Ellison, Faris, Green, Hughes, Jones, Kesto, Maturen, Schor, Singh, Sneller and Sowerby offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 201.
A resolution to declare November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Memorial Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Millions of Ukrainians perished as a result of the Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (Holodomor) of 1932 33; and
Whereas, The term “Holodomor” is a Ukrainian word that means “extermination by means of starvation”; and
Whereas, It is recognized that the Soviet authorities denied, concealed, or destroyed information about the Holodomor and that accurate information about this tragic event has only recently been made available; and
Whereas, The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the largest regional security organization in the world, passed a resolution that welcomes the recognition of the Holodomor in the United Nations, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and by the national parliaments of a number of the OSCE participating states; and
Whereas, The OSCE strongly encourages all parliaments and legislatures to adopt acts regarding recognition of the Holodomor; and
Whereas, Some of the survivors of the Holodomor and their descendants reside in Michigan and have contributed to Michigan’s cultural, economic, political, and educational life; and
Whereas, The people of Michigan value democratic freedoms, human rights, and the rule of law, honor the values of compassion and honesty, and cherish the multicultural vibrancy of the state; and
Whereas, The 4th Saturday in November has been recognized internationally as a day to commemorate the Holodomor; and
Whereas, The year 2017 marks the 84th anniversary of the Holodomor; and
Whereas, It is important and fitting to observe Holodomor Memorial Day for the purposes of recognizing the Holodomor and of reflecting on the horrific legacy of this event; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 25, 2017, as Holodomor Memorial Day in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Frederick, Love, Geiss, Scott, Gay-Dagnogo, Wentworth, Kahle, Leutheuser, Crawford, Iden, LaFave, Bellino, Barrett, Griffin, Marino, Noble, Bizon, Hauck, Hornberger, LaSata, Alexander, Rendon, Farrington, Brinks, Calley, Canfield, Cochran, Cox, Elder, Ellison, Faris, Green, Greig, Hoadley, Howrylak, Hughes, Jones, Liberati, Maturen, Sabo, Schor, Singh, Sneller, Sowerby and Webber offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 202.
A resolution to declare November 13-19, 2017, as Apprenticeship Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The National Apprenticeship Act was passed August 16, 1937, thereby establishing the National Registered Apprenticeship system, a comprehensive system of partnering among employers, labor, educational institutions, and federal and state governments to shape skilled training for American workers; and
Whereas, The Office of Apprenticeship, USDOL, was created to work jointly with labor and industry for the purpose of promoting and expanding the apprenticeship concept to produce competent, motivated, and versatile craft persons to meet the nation’s skilled workforce needs, and
Whereas, Registered apprenticeships offer an important post-secondary pathway for our residents, offering a combination of academic and technical instruction with paid on-the-job training, resulting in a nationally and industry recognized occupational credential that ensures higher earnings for apprentices and a highly skilled workforce for Michigan businesses; and
Whereas, Programs at the federal, state, and local levels ensure that registered apprenticeships are a viable opportunity for interested parties. Registered apprenticeships are privately funded, therefore requiring no use of public tax dollars; and
Whereas, In fiscal year 2016, Michigan ranked eighth in the country with 13,753 active apprentices and ranked fourth with 999 active apprenticeship programs. The completion rate of registered apprenticeships (38 percent) is higher than all but two community colleges in Michigan; and
Whereas, The path to moving Michigan forward is through greater levels of education and training, aligned with employer needs, leading to more economic opportunity for Michiganders; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 13-19, 2017, as Apprenticeship Week in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Griffin, Hughes, VanderWall, Whiteford, Iden, Maturen, Bizon, LaSata, Hoadley, Dianda, Clemente, Lasinski and Sheppard offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 203.
A resolution to urge the continued work on Route 1 of the Great Lake to Lake Trails and to encourage continued commitment of state resources to the effort.
Whereas, Michigan leads the nation with over 12,500 miles of recreational use trails and the most rail trail miles of any state. These trails provide important recreational and tourism opportunities in the state; and
Whereas, Route 1 is one of five planned Great Lake to Lake Trails created by connecting existing trailways to establish a continuous trail extending from one Great Lake to another. Route 1 encompasses fifteen existing trails that are being connected to form a continuous trailway from South Haven to Port Huron, connecting Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. Route 1 crosses nine counties and incorporates the cities of South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Jackson, Ann Arbor, Pontiac, Novi, Rochester, Sterling Heights, and Port Huron; and
Whereas, Connecting the many individual trails to extend from one Great Lake to another will provide economic and other benefits for the communities and tourist attractions along these trails. Completion of Route 1 will allow individuals to connect socially with their neighbors, encourage outdoor health and fitness, provide outdoor education, and protect and enhance our environment; and
Whereas, Additional Great Lake to Lake Trails are planned between Muskegon and Bay City, Charlevoix and Alpena, Manistique and Marquette, and Escanaba and Porcupine Mountain State Park; and
Whereas, Michigan’s exemplary trail system is the shared effort of public and private partnerships. The many stakeholders involved in taking the Great Lake to Lake Trails from dream to reality have provided focus and commitment, bringing together numerous volunteers at the local level with key state agencies to create one of the best trail systems in the nation. A continued commitment is necessary to ensure that the trails are completed in a timely manner; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge continued work on Route 1 of the Great Lake to Lake Trails to ensure that this route is completed by 2019; and be it further
Resolved, That we encourage and direct the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Transportation to continue to demonstrate the exemplary conduct of interagency cooperation that they have shown so far and commit all practical resources and energy to finish Route 1; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Director of the Department of Natural Resources, the members of the Natural Resources Commission, the Director of the Department of Transportation, and the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Messages from the Senate
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 28.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, November 9, 2017, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.; and be it further
Resolved, That when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, November 9, 2017, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 1:30 p.m.
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4319, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803f (MCL 257.803f), as amended by 1998 PA 68.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 391 Yeas—106
Afendoulis Frederick Kosowski Rendon
Albert Garcia LaFave Roberts
Alexander Garrett LaGrand Robinson
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaSata Runestad
Barrett Geiss Lasinski Sabo
Bellino Glenn Lauwers Santana
Bizon Graves Leonard Schor
Brann Green Leutheuser Scott
Brinks Greig Liberati Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Lilly Singh
Calley Griffin Love Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Lower Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Lucido Tedder
Chang Hauck Marino Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Maturen VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel McCready VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley Miller Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga Moss VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Neeley Victory
Cox Howell Noble Webber
Crawford Howrylak Pagan Wentworth
Dianda Hughes Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Iden Peterson Wittenberg
Elder Inman Phelps Yanez
Ellison Jones Rabhi Yaroch
Faris Kahle Reilly Zemke
Farrington Kesto
Nays—1
Johnson
In The Chair: Glenn
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 4500, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 39 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.39), as amended by 2006 PA 548.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 392 Yeas—63
Afendoulis Frederick Kesto Rendon
Albert Garcia LaFave Roberts
Alexander Glenn LaSata Runestad
Allor Graves Lauwers Sheppard
Barrett Griffin Leonard Tedder
Bellino Hauck Leutheuser Theis
Bizon Hernandez Lilly VanderWall
Brann Hoitenga Lower VanSingel
Calley Hornberger Lucido Vaupel
Canfield Howell Marino VerHeulen
Chatfield Howrylak Maturen Victory
Cole Hughes McCready Webber
Cox Iden Miller Wentworth
Crawford Inman Noble Whiteford
Elder Johnson Pagel Yaroch
Farrington Kahle Reilly
Nays—44
Brinks Garrett Kosowski Robinson
Byrd Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Sabo
Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Santana
Chang Green Liberati Schor
Chirkun Greig Love Scott
Clemente Greimel Moss Singh
Cochran Guerra Neeley Sneller
Dianda Hammoud Pagan Sowerby
Durhal Hertel Peterson Wittenberg
Ellison Hoadley Phelps Yanez
Faris Jones Rabhi Zemke
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.
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Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Today, I voted no on and spoke out in opposition to on HB4500 the embryonic- and fetal-personhood bill.
Now, I doubt that there are few people who would argue that harming a pregnant woman is horrible. And of course, we would want to protect not only pregnant women, but the future tiny people growing within them. But this bill goes too far and despite being paved with allegedly good intentions, it brings with it intentions that bring with it a set of unintended consequences on top of which there are compelling reasons why this bill must be defeated.
First, This bill allows for the MAXIMUM SCORING of offence variable 9, which would automatically bring the number of victims of a crime from one to at minimum, two victims (assuming the pregnancy was a singleton) scoring an automatic 10 points if (and I quote directly from the bill language on page 2, lines 7-8) ‘There were 2 to 9 victims who were placed in danger of physical injury or death.’ because as lines 12 through 14 read ‘Count each person who was placed in danger of physical injury or loss of life or property as a victim. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, AN EMBRYO OR FETUS MUST BE COUNTED AS A PERSON.’
Second, since this is a words business and words and their meanings are important, let’s look at the definitions of embryo, fetus and person. According to Dictionary.com , a person (noun) is defined as a human being, whether an adult or a child. The same reference defines child as a person between birth and full growth. In both the dictionary and within the scientific community, an embryo is defined as a fertilized egg of a vertebrate that is fewer than 8 weeks’ gestation. A fetus is the stage that is past 8 weeks gestation. It is also important to note that in most cases, gender cannot even be determined prior to 16 weeks. Scientifically, no matter how romantic our notions of pregnancy and motherhood are, at the embryonic and fetal stages, we still have groups of cells, not yet a boy or a girl child.
It’s also during this time during the gestational embryonic and fetal stages, when many women don’t even know they are pregnant themselves or how far along they might be because it is during this time that there are few outward signs (to the woman herself or to others) that are clear indications of pregnancy. Even the one sign (temporary cessation of menses) that might indicate pregnancy is an unreliable indicator of pregnancy, because it is still possible to bleed during the first few weeks or months of pregnancy. In fact, according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘15-25% of women experience some degree of bleeding in the first trimester.’
Third, since pregnancy occurs inside the body, it is not possible to know whether or not any woman (or girl) of childbearing years (meaning between the onset of menses and the completion of menopause) is definitively pregnant during the embryonic and fetal gestational periods. House Bill 4500 would therefore suggest that all women between the onset of menses and the completion of menopause be treated as pregnant at all times in order for others outside of herself to avoid the possibility of harming or creating danger to the embryo or fetus that she might be carrying, as the National Advocates for Pregnant Women asserts. (Newsflash: of all of the women inside this room right now—female legislators, staff, and citizens in the gallery—that’s likely most of us.)
And this brings me to my fourth and final point—the question of this bill’s constitutionality and therefore its legitimacy.
To count each person who was placed in danger of physical injury or loss of life or property as a victim and FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, AN EMBRYO OR FETUS MUST BE COUNTED AS A PERSON is the type of definition that permits and enshrines in statute an assumption that women are defined by their capacity for pregnancy. And this type of definition is not permissible in our system of constitutional democracy that assures that all persons have equal protection under the law. Through the provisions outlined in lines 12-14 of page 2 of HB 4500, pregnant women and likely pregnant woman would be treated differently under this law, both in terms of protections and prosecutions.
Section 1 of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution states ‘All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.’
House Bill 4500 completely disregards the Constitution’s promise that citizens are entitled to due process of law. Because this bill lacks a scienter requirement and is unacceptable vague and broad, it violates the constitutional guarantee of due process. A scienter requirement specifies that the perpetrator of a crime must have intended to commit the crime. (Again, this points back to the question of ‘how would one know for certain that a woman of childbearing years IS carrying an embryo or fetus?’ or whether a crime against her was the catalyst that caused a miscarriage, when again according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 10% of all pregnancies can result in miscarriage during the first trimester.) A scienter requirement is usually necessary for a person to be convicted of an offense in criminal law. When legislation fails to address intent, as House Bill 4500 does, a person may be prosecuted and punished for a crime that he or she did not intend to commit, when a lesser charge would be more just, logical, sensible and constitutional.
Now, there are also many supporters of this bill that have sincerely held religious beliefs on this matter. But let me remind all in this chamber what Article IV Sec. 41 of the Michigan Constitution states:
The Legislature shall not diminish or enlarge the civil or political rights, privileges and capacities of any person on account of his opinion or belief concerning matters of religion. This legislative space is NOT the arena for liturgical, ecclesiastical or otherwise religiously dogmatic edicts and prescripts. The guide for us in this body is clear and it is in the Constitutions.
And here in House Bill 4500 we have two areas in both the Constitution of the United States and in the Michigan Constitution of 1963 where this legislation clearly violates.
And honestly, I cannot believe that we are doing this, again. Aiming to enact legislation based upon emotions rather than logic, critical thinking and its constitutionality.”
Senate Bill No. 509, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 10a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 393 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Frederick Kesto Rendon
Albert Garcia Kosowski Roberts
Alexander Garrett LaFave Robinson
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaSata Sabo
Bellino Glenn Lasinski Santana
Bizon Graves Lauwers Schor
Brann Green Leonard Scott
Brinks Greig Leutheuser Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Liberati Singh
Calley Griffin Lilly Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Love Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Lower Tedder
Chang Hauck Lucido Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Marino VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Maturen VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley McCready Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga Miller VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Moss Victory
Cox Howell Neeley Webber
Crawford Howrylak Noble Wentworth
Dianda Hughes Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Iden Pagel Wittenberg
Elder Inman Peterson Yanez
Ellison Johnson Phelps Yaroch
Faris Jones Rabhi Zemke
Farrington Kahle Reilly
Nays—0
In The Chair: Glenn
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 House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4918, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2010 PA 195, and by adding section 3k.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 394 Yeas—105
Afendoulis Frederick Kesto Rendon
Albert Garcia Kosowski Roberts
Alexander Garrett LaFave Robinson
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaSata Sabo
Bellino Glenn Lasinski Santana
Bizon Graves Lauwers Schor
Brann Green Leonard Scott
Brinks Greig Leutheuser Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Liberati Singh
Calley Griffin Lilly Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Love Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Lower Tedder
Chang Hauck Lucido Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Marino VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Maturen VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley McCready Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga Miller VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Moss Victory
Cox Howell Neeley Webber
Crawford Howrylak Noble Wentworth
Dianda Hughes Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Iden Pagel Wittenberg
Elder Inman Peterson Yanez
Ellison Jones Phelps Yaroch
Faris Kahle Rabhi Zemke
Farrington
Nays—2
Johnson Reilly
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.
House Bill No. 5015, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2010 PA 195, and by adding section 3l.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 395 Yeas—105
Afendoulis Frederick Kesto Rendon
Albert Garcia Kosowski Roberts
Alexander Garrett LaFave Robinson
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaSata Sabo
Bellino Glenn Lasinski Santana
Bizon Graves Lauwers Schor
Brann Green Leonard Scott
Brinks Greig Leutheuser Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Liberati Singh
Calley Griffin Lilly Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Love Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Lower Tedder
Chang Hauck Lucido Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Marino VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Maturen VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley McCready Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga Miller VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Moss Victory
Cox Howell Neeley Webber
Crawford Howrylak Noble Wentworth
Dianda Hughes Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Iden Pagel Wittenberg
Elder Inman Peterson Yanez
Ellison Jones Phelps Yaroch
Faris Kahle Rabhi Zemke
Farrington
Nays—2
Johnson Reilly
In The Chair: Glenn
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” (MCL 445.901 to 445.922) by adding section 3l.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5164, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 205.94), as amended by 2016 PA 432.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 396 Yeas—95
Afendoulis Faris Kesto Reilly
Albert Farrington Kosowski Rendon
Alexander Frederick LaFave Roberts
Allor Garcia LaGrand Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaSata Sabo
Bellino Glenn Lasinski Schor
Bizon Graves Lauwers Scott
Brann Greig Leonard Sheppard
Brinks Greimel Leutheuser Singh
Byrd Griffin Liberati Sneller
Calley Guerra Lilly Sowerby
Camilleri Hammoud Love Tedder
Canfield Hauck Lower Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Lucido VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Marino VanSingel
Clemente Hoitenga Maturen Vaupel
Cochran Hornberger McCready VerHeulen
Cole Howell Miller Victory
Cox Howrylak Moss Webber
Crawford Hughes Neeley Wentworth
Dianda Iden Noble Whiteford
Durhal Inman Pagel Yaroch
Elder Jones Peterson Zemke
Ellison Kahle Phelps
Nays—12
Chang Green Pagan Santana
Garrett Hoadley Rabhi Wittenberg
Gay-Dagnogo Johnson Robinson Yanez
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.
Reps. Barrett, Bellino, Brann, Crawford, Hornberger, Inman, Marino, Sheppard, Theis, VanderWall and Victory were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
House Bill No. 5173, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4a (MCL 205.54a), as amended by 2016 PA 431.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 397 Yeas—95
Afendoulis Faris Kesto Rendon
Albert Farrington Kosowski Roberts
Alexander Frederick LaFave Runestad
Allor Garcia LaSata Sabo
Barrett Geiss Lasinski Schor
Bellino Glenn Lauwers Scott
Bizon Graves Leonard Sheppard
Brann Greig Leutheuser Singh
Brinks Greimel Liberati Sneller
Byrd Griffin Lilly Sowerby
Calley Guerra Love Tedder
Camilleri Hammoud Lower Theis
Canfield Hauck Lucido VanderWall
Chatfield Hernandez Marino VanSingel
Chirkun Hertel Maturen Vaupel
Clemente Hoitenga McCready VerHeulen
Cochran Hornberger Miller Victory
Cole Howell Moss Webber
Cox Howrylak Neeley Wentworth
Crawford Hughes Noble Whiteford
Dianda Iden Pagel Wittenberg
Durhal Inman Peterson Yaroch
Elder Jones Phelps Zemke
Ellison Kahle Reilly
Nays—12
Chang Green LaGrand Robinson
Garrett Hoadley Pagan Santana
Gay-Dagnogo Johnson Rabhi Yanez
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.
Reps. Afendoulis, Bellino, Brann, Chirkun, Crawford, Elder, Hammoud, Inman, LaFave, Lasinski, Lilly, Theis, VanderWall and Vaupel were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
House Bill No. 5126, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1307h (MCL 380.1307h), as added by 2016 PA 402.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 398 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Frederick Kesto Rendon
Albert Garcia Kosowski Roberts
Alexander Garrett LaFave Robinson
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaSata Sabo
Bellino Glenn Lasinski Santana
Bizon Graves Lauwers Schor
Brann Green Leonard Scott
Brinks Greig Leutheuser Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Liberati Singh
Calley Griffin Lilly Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Love Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Lower Tedder
Chang Hauck Lucido Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Marino VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Maturen VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley McCready Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga Miller VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Moss Victory
Cox Howell Neeley Webber
Crawford Howrylak Noble Wentworth
Dianda Hughes Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Iden Pagel Wittenberg
Elder Inman Peterson Yanez
Ellison Johnson Phelps Yaroch
Faris Jones Rabhi Zemke
Farrington Kahle Reilly
Nays—0
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.
House Bill No. 4945, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 657a (MCL 257.657a), as added by 2014 PA 491.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 399 Yeas—68
Albert Garrett Kosowski Reilly
Alexander Geiss LaFave Rendon
Allor Glenn LaSata Roberts
Barrett Graves Lauwers Runestad
Bellino Greig Leonard Sheppard
Brann Griffin Leutheuser Sowerby
Calley Hauck Lilly Tedder
Canfield Hernandez Love Theis
Chang Hoadley Lower VanderWall
Chatfield Hoitenga Lucido VanSingel
Cole Hornberger Marino Vaupel
Cox Howell Maturen VerHeulen
Crawford Howrylak Miller Victory
Durhal Hughes Noble Webber
Farrington Iden Pagan Wentworth
Frederick Johnson Pagel Whiteford
Garcia Kahle Phelps Yaroch
Nays—39
Afendoulis Ellison Kesto Sabo
Bizon Faris LaGrand Santana
Brinks Gay-Dagnogo Lasinski Schor
Byrd Green Liberati Scott
Camilleri Greimel McCready Singh
Chirkun Guerra Moss Sneller
Clemente Hammoud Neeley Wittenberg
Cochran Hertel Peterson Yanez
Dianda Inman Rabhi Zemke
Elder Jones Robinson
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.
House Bill No. 4787, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 46502, 46507, and 46508 (MCL 324.46502, 324.46507, and 324.46508), as added by 1995 PA 57; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 400 Yeas—96
Afendoulis Frederick Kosowski Reilly
Albert Garcia LaFave Rendon
Alexander Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Roberts
Allor Glenn LaSata Runestad
Barrett Graves Lasinski Santana
Bellino Greig Lauwers Schor
Bizon Greimel Leonard Sheppard
Brann Griffin Leutheuser Singh
Brinks Guerra Liberati Sneller
Byrd Hauck Lilly Sowerby
Calley Hernandez Love Tedder
Camilleri Hertel Lower Theis
Canfield Hoadley Lucido VanderWall
Chang Hoitenga Marino VanSingel
Chatfield Hornberger Maturen Vaupel
Clemente Howell Miller VerHeulen
Cole Howrylak Moss Victory
Cox Hughes Neeley Webber
Crawford Iden Noble Wentworth
Durhal Inman Pagan Whiteford
Elder Johnson Pagel Wittenberg
Ellison Jones Peterson Yanez
Faris Kahle Phelps Yaroch
Farrington Kesto Rabhi Zemke
Nays—11
Chirkun Garrett Hammoud Sabo
Cochran Geiss McCready Scott
Dianda Green Robinson
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.
House Bill No. 4813, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7333 (MCL 333.7333), as amended by 2010 PA 3.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 401 Yeas—104
Afendoulis Farrington Kahle Rabhi
Albert Frederick Kesto Rendon
Alexander Garcia Kosowski Roberts
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaGrand Sabo
Bellino Glenn LaSata Santana
Bizon Graves Lasinski Schor
Brann Green Lauwers Scott
Brinks Greig Leonard Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Leutheuser Singh
Calley Griffin Liberati Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Lilly Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Love Tedder
Chang Hauck Lower Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Lucido VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Marino VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley Maturen Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga McCready VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Miller Victory
Cox Howell Moss Webber
Crawford Howrylak Neeley Wentworth
Dianda Hughes Noble Whiteford
Durhal Iden Pagan Wittenberg
Elder Inman Pagel Yanez
Ellison Johnson Peterson Yaroch
Faris Jones Phelps Zemke
Nays—3
Garrett Reilly Robinson
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.
House Bill No. 5092, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 131 (MCL 38.1431), as amended by 2017 PA 92.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 402 Yeas—106
Afendoulis Frederick Kesto Reilly
Albert Garcia Kosowski Rendon
Alexander Garrett LaFave Roberts
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaSata Sabo
Bellino Glenn Lasinski Santana
Bizon Graves Lauwers Schor
Brann Green Leonard Scott
Brinks Greig Leutheuser Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Liberati Singh
Calley Griffin Lilly Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Love Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Lower Tedder
Chang Hauck Lucido Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Marino VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Maturen VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley McCready Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga Miller VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Moss Victory
Cox Howell Neeley Webber
Crawford Howrylak Noble Wentworth
Dianda Hughes Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Iden Pagel Wittenberg
Elder Inman Peterson Yanez
Ellison Johnson Phelps Yaroch
Faris Jones Rabhi Zemke
Farrington Kahle
Nays—1
Robinson
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.
House Bill No. 4907, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 811f (MCL 257.811f), as amended by 2006 PA 562.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 403 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Frederick Kesto Rendon
Albert Garcia Kosowski Roberts
Alexander Garrett LaFave Robinson
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaSata Sabo
Bellino Glenn Lasinski Santana
Bizon Graves Lauwers Schor
Brann Green Leonard Scott
Brinks Greig Leutheuser Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Liberati Singh
Calley Griffin Lilly Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Love Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Lower Tedder
Chang Hauck Lucido Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Marino VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Maturen VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley McCready Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga Miller VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Moss Victory
Cox Howell Neeley Webber
Crawford Howrylak Noble Wentworth
Dianda Hughes Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Iden Pagel Wittenberg
Elder Inman Peterson Yanez
Ellison Johnson Phelps Yaroch
Faris Jones Rabhi Zemke
Farrington Kahle Reilly
Nays—0
In The Chair: Glenn
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Reps. Bellino, Byrd, Calley, Chirkun, Clemente, Cole, Frederick, Garcia, Gay-Dagnogo, Hammoud, Howrylak, Hughes, LaFave, Leutheuser, Love, Peterson, Roberts, Sheppard, Singh, Sneller and VanderWall were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4332, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 50 and 50b (MCL 750.50 and 750.50b), section 50 as amended by 2007 PA 152 and section 50b as amended by 2008 PA 339.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Brann moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Brann moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4333, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 16b, 34, 40, 46, and 49 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16b, 777.34, 777.40, 777.46, and 777.49), section 16b as amended by 2008 PA 562, section 34 as added by 1998 PA 317, section 40 as amended by 2014 PA 350, section 46 as amended by 1999 PA 227, and section 49 as amended by 2002 PA 137.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Brann moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Brann moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 342, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “Land division act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 560.109), as amended by 2012 PA 525.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Cole moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5071, entitled
A bill to require institutions of higher education to make certain disclosures to students concerning their federal student loans; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Education Reform,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Albert moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 7, after “federal” by inserting “direct”.
2. Amend page 2, line 2, after “for” by inserting “all student loans taken out by”.
3. Amend page 2, line 8, after “at” by striking out “that” and inserting “an”.
4. Amend page 2, line 15, by striking out the balance of the subdivision.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Albert moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Cole moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Cole moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, November 28, at 1:30 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, November 8:
House Bill Nos. 5225 5226 5227 5228 5229 5230 5231 5232 5233 5234 5235
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, November 8:
Senate Bill Nos. 366 527 584 585 586 634
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, November 9, for his approval of the following bill:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4285 at 11:57 a.m.
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, November 9:
Senate Bill Nos. 596 605
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hornberger, Vice-Chair, of the Committee on Education Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, November 9, 2017
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Crawford, Garcia, Alexander, Griffin, Lilly, Noble, Reilly, Zemke, Brinks, Chang, Camilleri and Sowerby
Absent: Reps. Kelly and Roberts
Excused: Reps. Kelly and Roberts
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Theis, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, November 9, 2017
Present: Reps. Theis, VanderWall, Barrett, Glenn, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Bellino, Hoitenga, LaFave, Wentworth, Greimel, Phelps, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Hammoud and Lasinski
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Rendon, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, November 9, 2017
Present: Reps. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Robinson, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison
Absent: Rep. Roberts
Excused: Rep. Roberts
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 366, 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 5b, 5c, and 5l (MCL 28.425b, 28.425c, and 28.425l), section 5b as amended by 2015 PA 207 and sections 5c and 5l as amended by 2015 PA 3.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 527, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8b.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 584, 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 5a, 5b, 5d, and 5o (MCL 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425d, and 28.425o), sections 5a, 5b, and 5o as amended by 2017 PA 95 and section 5d as amended by 2015 PA 3.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 585, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2016 PA 234.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 586, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 319, entitled “An act to prohibit local units of government from imposing certain restrictions on the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols, other firearms, or pneumatic guns, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 123.1101 and 123.1102), as amended by 2015 PA 29.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 596, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 72103, 72105, and 72106 (MCL 324.72103, 324.72105, and 324.72106), section 72103 as amended by 2014 PA 210, section 72105 as amended by 2017 PA 138, and section 72106 as amended by 2014 PA 212, and by adding section 72103a.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.
Senate Bill No. 605, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 317, entitled “An act relating to the conduct of public servants in respect to governmental decisions and contracts with public entities; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; and to validate certain contracts,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.323a), as amended by 2011 PA 106.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Senate Bill No. 634, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 18223 (MCL 333.18223), as amended by 2014 PA 385.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Messages from the Governor
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 3:50 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4181 (Public Act No. 151, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1233 (MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2016 PA 192.
(Filed with the Secretary of State November 8, 2017, at 4:20 p.m.)
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 11:50 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4547 (Public Act No. 152, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending sections 33 and 48 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.33 and 777.48), as amended by 2013 PA 24.
(Filed with the Secretary of State November 8, 2017, at 4:22 p.m.)
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 11:52 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4548 (Public Act No. 153, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” by amending sections 625, 625a, 625g, and 625m (MCL 257.625, 257.625a, 257.625g, and 257.625m), section 625 as amended by 2014 PA 219, section 625a as amended by 2015 PA 11, section 625g as amended by 2014 PA 315, and section 625m as amended by 2013 PA 23.
(Filed with the Secretary of State November 8, 2017, at 4:24 p.m.)
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 11:54 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4170 (Public Act No. 154, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending section 20919 (MCL 333.20919), as amended by 2014 PA 312, and by adding part 56B and section 20192a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State November 8, 2017, at 4:26 p.m.)
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 11:56 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4171 (Public Act No. 155, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “An act to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify aspects of the law relating to wills and intestacy, relating to the administration and distribution of estates of certain individuals, relating to trusts, and relating to the affairs of certain individuals under legal incapacity; to provide for the powers and procedures of the court that has jurisdiction over these matters; to provide for the validity and effect of certain transfers, contracts, and deposits that relate to death; to provide procedures to facilitate enforcement of certain trusts; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1106, 5303, 5305, and 5314 (MCL 700.1106, 700.5303, 700.5305, and 700.5314), section 1106 as amended by 2009 PA 46 and sections 5303, 5305, and 5314 as amended by 2013 PA 157.
(Filed with the Secretary of State November 8, 2017, at 4:28 p.m.)
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 11:58 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4173 (Public Act No. 156, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “An act to provide for the licensing and regulation of adult foster care facilities; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for adult foster care facilities; to prescribe powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs and other departments; to prescribe certain fees; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 6 and 26a (MCL 400.706 and 400.726a), section 6 as amended by 1998 PA 442 and section 26a as added by 1996 PA 194, and by adding section 26c.
(Filed with the Secretary of State November 8, 2017, at 4:30 p.m.)
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 12:02 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4174 (Public Act No. 157, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1996 PA 193, entitled “An act to provide for the execution of a do-not-resuscitate order for an individual in a setting outside of a hospital; to provide that certain actions be taken and certain actions not be taken with respect to a do-not-resuscitate order; to provide for the revocation of a do-not-resuscitate order; to prohibit certain persons and organizations from requiring the execution of a do-not-resuscitate order as a condition of receiving coverage, benefits, or services; to prohibit certain actions by certain insurers; to provide immunity from liability for certain persons; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending sections 2 and 11 (MCL 333.1052 and 333.1061), as amended by 2013 PA 155, and by adding section 11a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State November 8, 2017, at 4:32 p.m.)
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 2:47 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4166 (Public Act No. 159, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by repealing sections 1742 and 1743 (MCL 380.1742 and 380.1743).
(Filed with the Secretary of State November 9, 2017, at 9:12 a.m.)
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 2:49 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4756 (Public Act No. 160, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” by amending section 732 (MCL 257.732), as amended by 2015 PA 11.
(Filed with the Secretary of State November 9, 2017, at 9:14 a.m.)
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Iden, Afendoulis, Howrylak, Moss, Whiteford, Lasinski and Theis introduced
House Bill No. 5236, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 720, 721, 724, 727a, 728, 729, and 734a (MCL 339.720, 339.721, 339.724, 339.727a, 339.728, 339.729, and 339.734a), sections 720 and 728 as amended by 2016 PA 76, section 721 as amended by 2012 PA 566, section 724 as amended and sections 727a and 734a as added by 2008 PA 161, and section 729 as amended by 2010 PA 215.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Kahle, Leutheuser, Brann and Schor introduced
House Bill No. 5237, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 684 (MCL 257.684).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. Griffin and Iden introduced
House Bill No. 5238, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1274a (MCL 380.1274a), as amended by 2017 PA 23.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Reps. Kahle, Wentworth, Marino and Inman introduced
House Bill No. 5239, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2011 PA 46.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. Marino, Wentworth, Inman and Kahle introduced
House Bill No. 5240, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2011 PA 46.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. VanSingel, Santana, Cochran, Wittenberg, Moss, Elder, Sheppard, Ellison, Lucido, Leutheuser, Marino, Yanez, Chang, Sabo, Liberati, Hornberger, Hoadley, Geiss, Kahle, Greig, Kesto, LaSata, Brann, Green and Jones introduced
House Bill No. 5241, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending the heading of part 93 and sections 9301, 9302, 9303, 9305, and 9307 (MCL 333.9301, 333.9302, 333.9303, 333.9305, and 333.9307).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Webber, Lilly and Albert introduced
House Bill No. 5242, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 36 (MCL 211.36), as amended by 1997 PA 138.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Kesto, Rendon, Whiteford, Wentworth, Vaupel and Kosowski introduced
House Bill No. 5243, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 35 (MCL 791.235), as amended by 2012 PA 24.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Reps. Kesto, Rendon and Whiteford introduced
House Bill No. 5244, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 1028 (MCL 330.2028).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Reps. Kesto, Rendon and Whiteford introduced
House Bill No. 5245, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 65 (MCL 791.265), as amended by 2012 PA 599, and by adding section 65j.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Reps. Kesto, Rendon and Whiteford introduced
House Bill No. 5246, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 1026 (MCL 330.2026).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Reps. Pagan, Geiss, Hoadley, Green, Yanez, Wittenberg, Faris, Guerra, Camilleri, Gay-Dagnogo, Brinks, Zemke, Chang, Durhal, Rabhi, Clemente, Hertel, Lasinski, Greig, Santana and Garrett introduced
House Bill No. 5247, entitled
A bill to require employers to permit use of sick leave to address issues arising from sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade.
Reps. Guerra, Pagan, Geiss, Hoadley, Green, Yanez, Wittenberg, Faris, Camilleri, Gay-Dagnogo, Brinks, Zemke, Chang, Durhal, Rabhi, Clemente, Hertel, Lasinski, Greig, Santana and Garrett introduced
House Bill No. 5248, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending sections 17 and 29 (MCL 421.17 and 421.29), section 17 as amended by 2011 PA 269 and section 29 as amended by 2013 PA 146, and by adding section 29a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade.
Reps. Clemente, Pagan, Geiss, Green, Yanez, Wittenberg, Faris, Guerra, Camilleri, Gay-Dagnogo, Brinks, Zemke, Chang, Durhal, Rabhi, Hertel, Lasinski, Greig, Santana and Garrett introduced
House Bill No. 5249, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending the title and section 502 (MCL 37.2502), the title as amended by 1992 PA 258 and section 502 as amended by 1992 PA 124.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade.
Reps. Geiss, Pagan, Hoadley, Green, Yanez, Wittenberg, Faris, Guerra, Gay-Dagnogo, Brinks, Durhal, Rabhi, Clemente, Hertel, Greig, Santana and Garrett introduced
House Bill No. 5250, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2950 and 2950a (MCL 600.2950 and 600.2950a), as amended by 2016 PA 296.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Zemke, Gay-Dagnogo, Pagan, Brinks, Chang, Wittenberg, Durhal, Rabhi, Clemente, Hertel, Lasinski, Greig and Santana introduced
House Bill No. 5251, entitled
A bill to prohibit local units of government from penalizing or sanctioning tenants, occupants, or landlords of rental dwellings for contacts made for police or emergency assistance in certain situations; and to provide for remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade.
Reps. Ellison, Lucido, Gay-Dagnogo, Sneller, Wittenberg, Sabo, LaGrand, Jones and Love introduced
House Bill No. 5252, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 732d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Rep. Ellison introduced
House Bill No. 5253, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803f (MCL 257.803f), as amended by 1998 PA 68.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Rep. Vaupel introduced
House Bill No. 5254, entitled
A bill to require the fingerprinting of certain public employees for the purpose of receiving criminal history record information from the department of state police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to provide for the collection of fees; and to prohibit the release of certain information and prescribe penalties.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Howrylak, Runestad, Green and Gay-Dagnogo introduced
House Bill No. 5255, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1168, 1278, and 1279g (MCL 380.1168, 380.1278, and 380.1279g), section 1168 as added and sections 1278 and 1279g as amended by 2016 PA 170.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education Reform.
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Rep. Crawford moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:30 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, November 28, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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