No. 26

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

99th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2017

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

10:00 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Tonya Schuitmaker.

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

Ananich—present Hood—present O’Brien—present

Bieda—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—excused

Booher—present Horn—present Proos—present

Brandenburg—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present

Colbeck—present Jones—present Schmidt—present

Conyers—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present

Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present

Green—present Kowall—present Stamas—present

Gregory—present MacGregor—present Warren—present

Hansen—present Marleau—present Young—present

Hertel—present Meekhof—present Zorn—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present

Senator Vincent Gregory of the 11th District offered the following invocation:

Proverbs 15:1: “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

Father God, we come to You in prayer thanking You for this day, and also thanking You for this legislative body which has gathered today to make laws that will help and not harm Your people, and that will uplift and not cause spirits to be downtrodden.

We realize, Father, that You have made us all uniquely and distinctively different in the ways that we think and process information. Therefore, we ask that we come together, agreeing to think only in terms of what will be best for Your people. Father, I ask You to give us wisdom to make decisions that will strengthen and prosper our state. I pray that we will make right decisions concerning the social welfare and economics of this state.

I ask for these and all things in Your name. Amen.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senators Proos, Booher, Casperson and Emmons entered the Senate Chamber.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guest of Senator Ananich admittance to the Senate floor.

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

Senator Kowall moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 215

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

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Steven M. Bieda

March 2, 2017

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be removed as a co‑sponsor to Senate Bill 157 which was introduced on February 14, 2017, by Senator Jones and is currently in the Senate Michigan Competitiveness Committee.

Sincerely,

Steve Bieda

State Senator

9th District

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, March 9:

House Bill No. 4208

The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Thursday, March 9, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 222 223 224 225 226 227 228

Senate Joint Resolution H

House Bill Nos. 4338 4339 4340 4341 4342 4343 4344

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

March 6, 2017

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Chair - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board

Randy Richardville of 2060 N. Custer Road, Monroe, Michigan 48162, county of Monroe, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board

Krista Beach of 4140 104th Street, S.W., Byron Center, Michigan 49315, county of Kent, representing the general public, succeeding Lori Wortz, is appointed for a term expiring December 19, 2019.

Sean M. Bertolino of 305 East Riverside Avenue, Williamston, Michigan 48895, county of Ingham, representing parents, succeeding John Brown, is appointed for a term expiring December 19, 2019.

Roxanna Duntley-Matos of 5944 E. HJ Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048, county of Kalamazoo, representing the general public, succeeding Deb Shaughnessy, is appointed for a term expiring December 19, 2019.

Randy Richardville of 2060 N. Custer Road, Monroe, Michigan 48162, county of Monroe, representing the business community, succeeding Mark McDaniel, is appointed for a term expiring December 19, 2019.

March 6, 2017

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Michigan Civil Rights Commission

Laura Reyes Kopack of 9905 Auburndale, Livonia, Michigan 48150, county of Wayne, a Republican, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.

Jeffrey J. Sakwa of 280 Harmon, Unit 290, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, county of Oakland, a Republican, succeeding Arthur Horwitz, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.

March 6, 2017

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Governor’s Talent Investment Board

Rhetta G. Hunyady of 13028 N. Jennings Road, Clio, Michigan 48420, county of Genesee, representing youth organizations and Region 6, succeeding Tauzzari Robinson, is appointed for a term expiring April 15, 2017.

Marilyn K. Moran of 6694 Bowen Road, Onaway, Michigan 49765, county of Cheboygan, representing the private sector and Region 3, succeeding Jodi Gibson, is appointed for a term expiring April 15, 2017.

H. Douglas Chaffin of P.O. Box 2137, Monroe, Michigan 48161, county of Monroe, representing the private sector and Region 9, is appointed for a term expiring April 15, 2019.

March 6, 2017

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:

State Tax Commission

Leonard D. Kutschman of 2037 Pear Tree Lane, Oakland, Michigan 48363, county of Oakland, representing certified assessors holding a Level III certificate or greater and an Independent, succeeding Barry Simon, is appointed for a term commencing March 13, 2017, and expiring December 27, 2020.

Sincerely,

Rick Snyder

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

Senator Meekhof offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11.

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Stephen V. Monsma, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate.

Whereas, It was with great sorrow that the members of the Michigan Legislature learned about the passing of Stephen Monsma. He will be remembered as a statesman who provided a shining example for this body and exemplary service to residents in the Grand Rapids area and across the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Stephen Monsma was born in Iowa and attained an extensive education focused on political science. He received a bachelor’s degree from Calvin College, a master’s degree from Georgetown University, and a doctorate from Michigan State University. After earning his PhD, he settled in west Michigan as a professor and academic at Calvin College. The son of a reverend, Stephen Monsma was a deeply religious man himself who studied spirituality and politics and sought to bring Christian values into public life and civic affairs; and

Whereas, Stephen Monsma served two terms in the House of Representatives in the mid 1970s and then served one term in the Senate through the early 1980s. In keeping with his scholarly background, his reputation was that of a calm, thoughtful, diligent legislator who was open to compromise. He served on committees that addressed civil rights, economic development, urban affairs, public health, post-secondary education, and appropriations. Advancing ideas and legislation to help disadvantaged members of society was important to Stephen Monsma. He was not shy to deal with controversial issues and his sterling example helped guide debates in a positive manner; and

Whereas, After leaving the Legislature, Stephen Monsma worked in state government for a few years, including as a member of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission. Later, he returned to academia, first at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and then back at Calvin College. Over his lifetime, he authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited 18 books and published numerous other articles and papers. Stephen Monsma was also a believer in a robust civic society and belonged to many community and political organizations throughout his life. Outside of career pursuits, he was an avid fan of the outdoors. He hiked, backpacked, camped, skied, and enjoyed other activities with his family; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Stephen V. Monsma, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1975 to 1978 and the Michigan Senate from 1979 to 1982; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Monsma family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.

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

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The concurrent resolution was adopted by a unanimous standing vote of the Senate.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

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

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4.

A concurrent resolution to encourage the Governor to change the name of the Michigan Department of Corrections to the Michigan Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 3, p. 26.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution and named Rep. Greig as co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Hopgood, Hertel, Johnson, Bieda and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 229, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 57aa.

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

Senators Hopgood, Hertel, Johnson, Bieda and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 230, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 57bb.

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

Senators Hertel, Hopgood, Johnson, Bieda and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 231, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 57dd.

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

Senators Ananich, Hopgood, Hertel, Johnson and Bieda introduced

Senate Bill No. 232, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 16a.

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

Senators Johnson, Hertel, Hopgood, Bieda and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 233, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 57cc.

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

Senators Bieda, Warren, Hertel, Hopgood, Johnson, Young, Conyers and Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 234, entitled

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

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

Senators Warren, Bieda, Hertel, Hopgood, Johnson, Young, Conyers and Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 235, 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.

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

Senator Schuitmaker introduced

Senate Bill No. 236, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 7113a.

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

Senator Schuitmaker introduced

Senate Bill No. 237, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1503.

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

Senator Booher introduced

Senate Bill No. 238, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 21, entitled “Regulatory loan act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 493.12), as amended by 2002 PA 393.

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

House Bill No. 4208, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 175 and 177 (MCL 168.175 and 168.177).

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

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

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:12 a.m.

11:10 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.

During the recess, Senators Hood and Brandenburg entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

General Orders

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator Stamas as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 207, entitled

A bill to amend 1935 PA 59, entitled “An act to provide for the public safety; to create the Michigan state police, and provide for the organization thereof; to transfer thereto the offices, duties and powers of the state fire marshal, the state oil inspector, the department of the Michigan state police as heretofore organized, and the department of public safety; to create the office of commissioner of the Michigan state police; to provide for an acting commissioner and for the appointment of the officers and members of said department; to prescribe their powers, duties, and immunities; to provide the manner of fixing their compensation; to provide for their removal from office; and to repeal Act No. 26 of the Public Acts of 1919, being sections 556 to 562, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929, and Act No. 123 of the Public Acts of 1921, as amended, being sections 545 to 555, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929,” by amending section 6c (MCL 28.6c).

Senate Bill No. 215, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2822 (MCL 333.2822), as amended by 2002 PA 691.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 39, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 2801 (MCL 700.2801), as amended by 2016 PA 57.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

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

Roll Call No. 69 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knezek Robertson

Bieda Hertel Knollenberg Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Conyers Horn Meekhof Stamas

Emmons Hune Nofs Warren

Green Johnson O’Brien Young

Gregory Jones Proos Zorn

Nays—1

Colbeck

Excused—1

Pavlov

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 126, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2504a (MCL 339.2504a), as amended by 2016 PA 502.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 70 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knezek Robertson

Bieda Hertel Knollenberg Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Conyers Horn Meekhof Stamas

Emmons Hune Nofs Warren

Green Johnson O’Brien Young

Gregory Jones Proos Zorn

Nays—1

Colbeck

Excused—1

Pavlov

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 158, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 119, entitled “An act to regulate the business of buying or receiving used motor vehicle parts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers; and to provide penalties,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 257.1351 and 257.1352), as amended by 2016 PA 112.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 71 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knezek Robertson

Bieda Hertel Knollenberg Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Colbeck Horn Meekhof Stamas

Conyers Hune Nofs Warren

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Young

Green Jones Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Pavlov

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Stamas’ statement is as follows:

On March 14, 1917, Chemical State Savings Bank, now Chemical Bank, was formed by 18 chemists, engineers, and businessmen who dreamed to provide a new banking facility in service to the Midland, Michigan area. With 3,500 employees, they are now the largest banking company headquartered and operating branch offices in Michigan. With 249 banking centers across a three-state footprint serving over 500,000 households, they’re looking forward to the next 100 years of building strong bonds with their customers and communities. I want to take a moment and wish Chemical Bank a very happy 100th birthday.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Transportation reported

Senate Bill No. 46, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 698 (MCL 257.698), as amended by 2016 PA 161.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thomas A. Casperson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Transportation reported

Senate Bill No. 120, 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.

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

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

Thomas A. Casperson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Transportation reported

Senate Bill No. 176, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 299, entitled “An act to regulate tourist-oriented directional signs on certain rural roads; and to impose certain duties upon the state transportation department,” by amending section 1 (MCL 247.401), as amended by 2004 PA 528.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thomas A. Casperson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Casperson (C), Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 103, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1311 and 1561 (MCL 380.1311 and 380.1561), section 1311 as amended by 2016 PA 364 and section 1561 as amended by 2009 PA 204.

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

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

Judith K. Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Pavlov, Jones and Casperson

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 104, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1586 (MCL 380.1586).

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

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

Judith K. Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Pavlov, Jones and Casperson

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 105, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1310a (MCL 380.1310a), as amended by 2000 PA 230.

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

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

Judith K. Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Pavlov, Jones and Casperson

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 106, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2), as amended by 2014 PA 519.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Judith K. Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Pavlov, Jones and Casperson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 215, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2822 (MCL 333.2822), as amended by 2002 PA 691.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Judith K. Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Pavlov, Jones and Casperson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Emmons (C), Pavlov, Jones and Casperson

Excused: Senator Johnson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Nofs, Booher and Young

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Higher Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schuitmaker (C), MacGregor and Hertel

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Knollenberg (C), Marleau and Young

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Community Colleges submitted the following:

Joint meeting held on Monday, March 13, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Room 101, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor

Present: Senators Booher (C) and Schuitmaker

Excused: Senator Knezek

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesday, March 21, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Capital Outlay - Wednesday, March 15, 4:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Corrections - Wednesday, March 15, 3:30 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

General Government - Thursdays, March 16 and March 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesdays, March 15, March 22 and March 29, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - Thursday, March 16, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesday, March 21, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Transportation - Thursdays, March 16, March 23 and March 30, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Economic Development and International Investment - Thursday, March 16, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)

Insurance - Thursday, March 16, 9:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)

Michigan Competitiveness - Wednesday, March 15, 8:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)

Natural Resources - Wednesday, March 15, 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Remote Access: Manistique Location, Community Room, Manistique High School, 100 N. Cedar Street, Manistique (373-1721)

Marquette Location: Teleconference Room, Marquette-Alger RESA, 321 E. Ohio Street, Marquette

Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, March 15, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)

Transportation - Thursday, March 16, 8:45 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:24 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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