No. 18

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

99th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2018

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

10:00 a.m.

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

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

Ananich—present Hood—present O’Brien—present

Bieda—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present

Booher—excused Horn—present Proos—present

Brandenburg—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Casperson—present Johnson—excused 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—excused Zorn—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—excused

Father Brendan J. Walsh of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Dexter offered the following invocation:

Good and gracious God, we thank You for the opportunity and responsibility to represent the people of the great state of Michigan. We ask that You help these elected officials and all who assist them to have open ears, hearts, minds, and spirits as they learn and discern and as they vision and plan. Help them deliberate, debate, discuss, and discover as they formulate laws and policies to make Michigan a community of hospitality and equality, a family of love and sacrifice, and a fellowship of compassion and kindness.

In the Old Testament book of Micah, we are reminded to do what the Lord requires of us—to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with God. We pray for the work of this state Senate session. May it strive to do works of justice, may it be filled with a vision of love, and may it be guided by humble women and men of faith.

During this sacred time of Lent, we pray for wisdom to serve well. We pray to fast from short-sightedness. We pray and give alms to help those in need. Lord, may this gathering of holy men and women work in the ways of cooperation, consensus, and community-building for the good of all the residents of our state of Michigan. Lord, bless these women and men this day and always.

“May the Lord bless and keep you; may He let His face shine upon you; and be gracious to you; and give you His peace.”

We pray this and ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senators Ananich and Robertson entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that Senators Green and Hildenbrand be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that Senators Booher, Meekhof and Nofs be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

January 11, 2018

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

Child Lead Exposure Elimination Commission

Christine M. Callahan of 13098 Speckledwood Drive, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, county of Clinton, representing a member with a background in early childhood education and development, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 15, 2020.

William Ridella of 13124 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48224, county of Wayne, representing a local health department, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 15, 2020.

January 11, 2018

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

Human Trafficking Health Advisory Board

Subburaman Sivakumar of 44433 Thornapple Lane, Northville, Michigan 48168, county of Wayne, representing individuals licensed to practice medicine under part 170 or 175 and serve as the nominee of the Senate Majority Leader, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.

January 11, 2018

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

Michigan Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission

James F. Dunn of 114 E. Lake Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, county of Emmet, filling a vacancy, is appointed for a term expiring December 18, 2018.

January 16, 2018

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

Michigan Blueberry Commission

Dennis Vander Kooi of 4221 126th Avenue, Allegan, Michigan 49010, county of Allegan, representing District 1, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.

January 16, 2018

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

Michigan Dairy Marketing Program Committee

Rodney O. Daniels of 8189 West Prescott Road, Whittemore, Michigan 48770, county of Iosco, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.

Bryan D. Hull of 10434 Vickeryville Road, Fenwick, Michigan 48834, county of Montcalm, representing the Dairy Farmers of America, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.

Carol A. Marz-Evans of 7720 Sterling Road, Litchfield, Michigan 49252, county of Hillsdale, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding Heather Wing, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.

Brian Preston of 430 S. Ray Quincy Road, Quincy, Michigan 49082, county of Branch, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.

Daniel Van Dyke of 15420 16th Avenue, Marne, Michigan 49435, county of Ottawa, representing the Dairy Farmers of America, succeeding Wayne Rodgers, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.

February 8, 2018

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

Acting Executive Director - Michigan Agency for Energy

Anne Armstrong of 2115 Romence Drive, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, county of Kent, is appointed for a term commencing February 11, 2018, and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

February 15, 2018

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

Library of Michigan Board of Trustees

Beata Kica of 411 Merryman Road, Apt. 211, Lansing, Michigan 48917, county of Ingham, representing the general public, succeeding Carla Hills, is appointed for a term expiring October 1, 2020.

Sincerely,

Rick Snyder

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Senator Green entered the Senate Chamber.

Recess

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

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

11:00 a.m.

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

During the recess, Senators Hildenbrand and Young entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

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

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator Hansen 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:

House Bill No. 4191, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 12a.

House Bill No. 5039, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending section 30 (MCL 207.1030), as amended by 2008 PA 26.

Senate Bill No. 671, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 200, entitled “An act to define a marketable record title to an interest in land; to require the filing of notices of claim of interest in such land in certain cases within a definite period of time and to require the recording thereof; to make invalid and of no force or effect all claims with respect to the land affected thereby where no such notices of claim of interest are filed within the required period; to provide for certain penalties for filing slanderous notices of claim of interest, and to provide certain exceptions to the applicability and operation thereof,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 565.101, 565.102, 565.103, and 565.105), sections 1, 2, and 3 as amended by 1997 PA 154; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Senate Bill No. 647, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 527a (MCL 206.527a), as amended by 2014 PA 523.

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

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

Senate Bill No. 35

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 645, entitled

A bill to promote the safety and security of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems operating within this state; to designate the office of rail within the state transportation department as the state safety oversight entity for this state; to provide for the powers and duties of the state safety oversight entity; and to provide for the enforcement of this act.

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

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

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

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

Senate Bill No. 400, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled “Emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act,” by amending sections 102, 201, 312, 401a, 401b, 401c, 401d, 403, 406, 407, and 408 (MCL 484.1102, 484.1201, 484.1312, 484.1401a, 484.1401b, 484.1401c, 484.1401d, 484.1403, 484.1406, 484.1407, and 484.1408), sections 102, 401a, 401b, and 401d as amended by 2012 PA 260, sections 201 and 312 as amended by 2007 PA 164, section 401c as amended by 2012 PA 433, sections 403, 406, and 407 as amended by 2007 PA 165, and section 408 as amended by 2013 PA 113.

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.

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

Third Reading of Bills

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

House Bill No. 5216

Senate Bill No. 800

Senate Bill No. 801

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5216, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by repealing section 5529 (MCL 600.5529).

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. 94 Yeas—34

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hertel Kowall Schmidt

Brandenburg Hildenbrand MacGregor Schuitmaker

Casperson Hood Marleau Shirkey

Colbeck Hopgood O’Brien Stamas

Conyers Horn Pavlov Warren

Emmons Hune Proos Young

Green Jones Robertson Zorn

Gregory Knezek

Nays—0

Excused—4

Booher Johnson Meekhof Nofs

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.

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

“An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 800, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 115 (MCL 400.115), as amended by 1988 PA 75.

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. 95 Yeas—34

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hertel Kowall Schmidt

Brandenburg Hildenbrand MacGregor Schuitmaker

Casperson Hood Marleau Shirkey

Colbeck Hopgood O’Brien Stamas

Conyers Horn Pavlov Warren

Emmons Hune Proos Young

Green Jones Robertson Zorn

Gregory Knezek

Nays—0

Excused—4

Booher Johnson Meekhof Nofs

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. 801, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7214 (MCL 333.7214), as amended by 2013 PA 268.

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. 96 Yeas—34

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hertel Kowall Schmidt

Brandenburg Hildenbrand MacGregor Schuitmaker

Casperson Hood Marleau Shirkey

Colbeck Hopgood O’Brien Stamas

Conyers Horn Pavlov Warren

Emmons Hune Proos Young

Green Jones Robertson Zorn

Gregory Knezek

Nays—0

Excused—4

Booher Johnson Meekhof Nofs

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

Resolutions

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

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10

Senate Resolution No. 30

Senate Resolution No. 105

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21

The motion prevailed.

Senators O’Brien and Schuitmaker offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 130.

A resolution recognizing February 2018, as the Bicentennial of Frederick Douglass.

Whereas, Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born in February 1818, on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Talbot County, Maryland; and

Whereas, After 20 years as a slave in Maryland, he escaped to the North in 1838; and

Whereas, As a fugitive slave, Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey changed his name to Frederick Douglass; and

Whereas, After escaping to Massachusetts, he became a preacher in an African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church; and

Whereas, In September 1838, Mr. Douglass married Anna Murray, a free black woman from Baltimore. This union produced five children: Rosetta Douglass, Lewis Henry Douglass, Frederick Douglass Jr., Charles Remond Douglass, and Annie Douglass (died at the age of ten); and

Whereas, In 1845, he wrote his first book, an autobiography entitled, the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave; and

Whereas, In 1847, Mr. Douglass co-founded The North Star, an anti-slavery newspaper; and

Whereas, In 1855, he wrote a second book, My Bondage and My Freedom; and

Whereas, In 1864, Mr. Douglass served as an advisor to President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War; and

Whereas, In 1874, he was appointed president of the Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company, a bank chartered by Congress to safeguard the savings of African American Civil War Veterans and former slaves; and

Whereas, In 1877, President Rutherford B. Hayes appointed Mr. Douglass as the United States Marshal for the District of Columbia, becoming the first African American to receive U.S. Senate confirmation for a Presidential appointment; and

Whereas, In 1881, he wrote his final autobiography describing his experience during the Civil War entitled, The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass; and

Whereas, After the death of his first wife, Anna, in 1882, Mr. Douglass married Helen Pitts in 1884; and

Whereas, In 1889, President Benjamin Harrison appointed Frederick Douglass as the Minister to Haiti; and

Whereas, On February 20, 1895, he delivered his final speech to the National Council of Women in Washington, D.C.; and

Whereas, Mr. Douglass died at the age of seventy-seven years old on February 20, 1895 in Washington, D.C.; and

Whereas, The Washington, D.C. home of Frederick Douglass was added to the National Park system on September 5, 1962 and was designated a National Historic Site in 1988; and

Whereas, Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist, author and orator, who delivered numerous culture-shifting speeches including, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July,” “Self-Made Man,” and “The Hypocrisy of American Slavery”; and

Whereas, In 2013, Congress installed a statue to commemorate Frederick Douglass at the United States Capitol in Emancipation Hall; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize February 2018, as the Bicentennial of Frederick Douglass.

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

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Bieda, Brandenburg, Hansen, Jones, Knollenberg, Proos, Robertson, Rocca, Ananich, Casperson, Colbeck, Conyers, Emmons, Gregory, Hertel, Hildenbrand, Hood, Hopgood, Horn, Hune, Knezek, Kowall, Marleau, Pavlov, Schmidt, Stamas, Warren, Young and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator O’Brien’s statement is as follows:

I want to bring about this resolution because 200 years ago history was made here in the United States of America. It was in February of 1818 that Frederick Douglass was born. He was such a pivotal person in the history of the United States. I also want to say a special thank you to you, Madam President, and your constituent, Jessica Ann Tyson, who provided much of the material for the resolution that we have.

I want to give some highlights about Frederick Douglass. Many of us know him because he was born a slave, and in 1838, he escaped. Moreover, he accomplished a lot throughout his career, especially considering the time in which he lived in which he did not have the rights that you and I have today. In 1847, he co-founded an antislavery newspaper, The North Star. In 1845, he wrote his first book which was an autobiography, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. I would think that autobiography did a lot to dispel the notion that African Americans were not equal members of our society. To have somebody who came from such a horrendous background, and be able to write such a work of intellect to share his story and his thoughts with the American people.

In 1864, he served as an advisor to President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. In 1874, Frederick Douglass was appointed president of The Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company, a bank that was chartered by Congress to safeguard the savings of African American Civil War veterans and former slaves. In 1877, President Rutherford B. Hayes appointed Mr. Douglass as the United States Marshall for the District of Columbia, becoming the first African American to receive United States Senate confirmation for a presidential appointment. In 1889, President Benjamin Harrison appointed Douglass as a Minister to Haiti. There are three different presidents who relied on Frederick Douglass.

I would encourage all of my colleagues here to co‑sponsor this resolution as we celebrate 200 years of a man who was ahead of his time and who did so much to ensure freedom, not just for slaves, but also for women and for all people who he came in contact with. I thank you, Madam President, for working with me on this resolution and to your constituent.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Hune introduced

Senate Bill No. 830, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 1239 (MCL 500.1239), as amended by 2008 PA 423.

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

Senators Warren and Hertel introduced

Senate Bill No. 831, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 17751a.

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

Senators Young, Warren, Ananich, Hopgood, Bieda, Johnson and Hertel introduced

Senate Bill No. 832, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 98.

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

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

Senate Bill No. 833, entitled

A bill to require employers to provide information about insurance coverage related to reproductive health choices to current and prospective employees; to specify methods of disclosure; and to provide for sanctions.

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

Senators Warren, Ananich, Hopgood, Bieda, Johnson, Young and Hertel introduced

Senate Bill No. 834, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20190.

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

Senators Hertel, Warren, Ananich, Hopgood, Bieda, Johnson and Young introduced

Senate Bill No. 835, 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 Health Policy.

House Bill No. 5091, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 711 (MCL 206.711), as amended by 2017 PA 110.

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 Finance.

House Bill No. 5220, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224d (MCL 750.224d), as amended by 2010 PA 365.

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

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

House Bill No. 5235, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 408.472).

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 Commerce.

House Bill No. 5261, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9o (MCL 211.9o), as amended by 2017 PA 261.

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 Finance.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

Senator Kowall moved that a respectful message be sent to the House of Representatives requesting the return of the following bills:

House Bill No. 4536

House Bill No. 4537

House Bill No. 4538

The motion prevailed.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, February 15:

House Bill Nos. 5091 5220 5235 5261

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, February 15, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 824 825 826 827 828 829

House Bill Nos. 5585 5586 5587 5588 5589 5590 5591

Committee Reports

The Committee on Oversight reported

Senate Bill No. 489, 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,” by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2014 PA 65.

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.

Peter F. MacGregor

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators MacGregor, Kowall, Schuitmaker, Stamas and Gregory

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Oversight reported

Senate Bill No. 490, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.952), as amended by 2016 PA 190.

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

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

Peter F. MacGregor

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators MacGregor, Kowall, Schuitmaker, Stamas and Gregory

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Oversight reported

Senate Bill No. 797, entitled

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.

Peter F. MacGregor

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators MacGregor, Kowall, Schuitmaker, Stamas and Gregory

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Oversight reported

Senate Bill No. 798, entitled

A bill to establish the safe families for children program; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and public and private agencies; to allow for temporary delegation of a parent’s or guardian’s powers regarding care, custody, or property of a minor child; and to prescribe procedures for providing host families for the temporary care of children.

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.

Peter F. MacGregor

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators MacGregor, Kowall, Schuitmaker, Stamas and Gregory

Nays: None

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Oversight submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Kowall, Schuitmaker, Stamas and Gregory

The Committee on Transportation reported

Senate Bill No. 715, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled “Unmanned aircraft systems act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 259.305).

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

House Bill No. 4535, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 255 (MCL 257.255), as amended by 2003 PA 9.

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

House Bill No. 4839, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 219 and 258 (MCL 257.219 and 257.258), section 219 as amended by 2010 PA 155 and section 258 as amended by 1999 PA 73.

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

House Bill No. 4888, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 676b (MCL 257.676b), as amended by 2017 PA 112.

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

House Bill No. 5112, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 16a.

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, February 15, 2018, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Proos (C) and Schuitmaker

Excused: Senator Young

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations - Wednesday, February 21, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (374-5307)

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, February 27, March 13, and March 20, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Community Colleges - Wednesday, February 21, 9:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

Corrections - Wednesday, February 21, 3:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

General Government - Thursdays, February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

Higher Education - Thursday, February 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building; Thursday, March 1, 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower; and Thursday, March 15, 1:45 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesdays, February 21, February 28, and March 21, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; Wednesday, March 7, 8:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building; and Wednesday, March 14, 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, March 1, 8:00 a.m., Room 521, House Office Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesdays, March 6, March 13, March 20, and Wednesday, March 14, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs and House State Police Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Transportation - Thursday, February 22, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Economic Development and International Investment - Thursday, February 22, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)

Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, February 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)

Natural Resources - Wednesday, February 21, 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)

Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Wednesday, February 21, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-1721)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:22 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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