No. 28
JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 10, 1997.
10:00 a.m.
The House was called to order by the Associate Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Agee--present
Alley--present
Anthony--present
Baade--present
Baird--present
Bankes--present
Birkholz--present
Bobier--present
Bodem--present
Bogardus--present
Brackenridge--present
Brater--present
Brewer--present
Brown--present
Byl--present
Callahan--present
Cassis--present
Cherry--present
Ciaramitaro--present
Crissman--present
Cropsey--present
Curtis--present
Dalman--present
DeHart--excused
DeVuyst--present
Dobb--present
Dobronski--present
Emerson--present
Fitzgerald--present
Frank--present
Freeman--present
Gagliardi--present
Galloway--present
Geiger--present
Gernaat--present
Gilmer--present
Gire--present
Godchaux--present
Goschka--present
Green--present
Griffin--present
Gubow--present
Gustafson--present
Hale--present
Hammerstrom--present
Hanley--present
Harder--excused
Hertel--present
Hood--present
Horton--present
Jansen--present
Jaye--present
Jelinek--present
Jellema--present
Johnson--present
Kaza--present
Kelly--present
Kilpatrick--present
Kukuk--present
LaForge--present
Law--present
Leland--present
LeTarte--present
Llewellyn--present
London--present
Lowe--present
Mans--present
Martinez--present
Mathieu--present
McBryde--present
McManus--present
McNutt--excused
Middaugh--present
Middleton--present
Murphy--present
Nye--present
Olshove--present
Owen--present
Oxender--present
Palamara--present
Parks--present
Perricone--present
Price--present
Profit--present
Prusi--present
Quarles--present
Raczkowski--present
Rhead--present
Richner--present
Rison--present
Rocca--present
Schauer--present
Schermesser--excused
Schroer--present
Scott--present
Scranton--present
Sikkema--present
Stallworth--excused
Tesanovich--present
Thomas--present
Varga--present
Vaughn--present
Voorhees--present
Walberg--present
Wallace--present
Wetters--present
Whyman--present
Willard--present
Wojno--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Pastor Willet Oeschger, from Sebewaing Christian Church in Sebewaing, offered the following invocation:
"Please join with me as we pray this morning. Father God, we give You thanks this morning for these people who comprise the House of Representatives of the State of Michigan. They have been chosen to be leaders in this state. So Lord, help us always to remember that in this role of leadership of the people of Michigan that we are also called to be servants. I am reminded this morning of the scripture that says God blesses those who realize the need for Him. Lord, we need Your wisdom and Your guidance daily. Lord, I ask that You would freely give of Your wisdom and guidance to these people today so that they can fulfill the role of leadership that You have called them to. We know that we will have differences of opinion and that we might have strong debates on various issues. But, I pray that the desire of our hearts would be to do what is pleasing to You and beneficial to the people of this state. So Lord, I ask for Your blessing on this group of people. Lord, I ask for Your love, for Your grace, Your mercy, Your peace, Your wisdom and Your guidance to be with everyone here today. I ask this all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen."
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Rep. Hammerstrom moved that Rep. McNutt be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Dobronski moved that Reps. DeHart, Schermesser and Stallworth be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4237, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county officers," by amending section 117 (MCL 55.117).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 154 Yeas--102
Agee Emerson Johnson Perricone
Alley Fitzgerald Kaza Price
Anthony Frank Kelly Profit
Baade Freeman Kukuk Prusi
Baird Gagliardi LaForge Quarles
Bankes Galloway Law Raczkowski
Birkholz Geiger Leland Rhead
Bobier Gernaat LeTarte Richner
Bodem Gilmer Llewellyn Rocca
Bogardus Gire London Schauer
Brackenridge Godchaux Lowe Schroer
Brater Goschka Mans Scott
Brewer Green Martinez Scranton
Brown Griffin Mathieu Sikkema
Byl Gubow McBryde Tesanovich
Callahan Gustafson McManus Thomas
Cassis Hale Middaugh Varga
Cherry Hammerstrom Middleton Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Hanley Murphy Voorhees
Crissman Hertel Nye Walberg
Cropsey Hood Olshove Wallace
Curtis Horton Owen Wetters
Dalman Jansen Oxender Whyman
DeVuyst Jaye Palamara Willard
Dobb Jelinek Parks Wojno
Dobronski Jellema
Nays--0
In The Chair: Gire
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Gagliardi moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county officers," by amending sections 107 and 117 (MCL 55.107 and 55.117), section 107 as amended by 1993 PA 96.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4066, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by amending the title, as amended by 1995 PA 289, and by adding part 28a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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,
Rep. Oxender moved that consideration of the bill be postponed until the next legislative session day.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4520, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 8, entitled "The Michigan liquor control act," by amending section 17h (MCL 436.17h), as amended by 1996 PA 379.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Emerson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4117, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 1988 PA 372.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Human Services and Children,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Profit moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4386, 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 3 (MCL 15.323), as amended by 1984 PA 184.
The bill was read a second time.
Reps. Kilpatrick and Birkholz moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 24, by inserting:
"Sec. 8. This act shall supersede all local charter provisions, whether incorporated in legislative acts or local charters, which relate to the matter of conflict of interest. It is the intention that this act shall constitute the sole law in this state and shall supersede all other acts in respect to conflicts of interest relative to public contracts, involving public servants other than members of the legislature and state officers, including but not limited to subsection (3) of section 30 of Act No. 156 of the Public Acts of 1851, as amended, being section 46.30 of the Compiled Laws of 1948 1851 PA 156, MCL 46.30. THIS ACT DOES NOT PROHIBIT A UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE OR ENFORCING AN EXISTING ORDINANCE RELATING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN SUBJECTS OTHER THAN PUBLIC CONTRACTS INVOLVING PUBLIC SERVANTS.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Jaye moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, following "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:" by inserting:
"Sec. 1. (1) As used in this act:
(a) "Public servant" includes all persons serving any public entity INCLUDING JUDGES AND JUDICIAL EMPLOYEES, except members of the legislature and state officers who are within the provisions of section 10 of article IV of the state constitution as implemented by legislative act.
(b) "Public entity" means the state including all agencies thereof, any public body corporate within the state, including all agencies thereof, or any non-incorporated public body within the state of whatever nature, including all agencies thereof, AND THE COURTS OF THIS STATE.
(2) IF ANY PORTION OF THIS ACT IS FOUND BY A COURT TO BE INVALID, THE PORTION DETERMINED TO BE INVALID SHALL BE SEVERED AND SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THIS ACT.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Jaye,
Rep. Jaye demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Jaye,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 155 Yeas--53
Bankes Galloway Johnson Oxender
Birkholz Geiger Kaza Perricone
Bobier Gernaat Kukuk Raczkowski
Bodem Gilmer Law Rhead
Brackenridge Godchaux LeTarte Richner
Brewer Goschka Llewellyn Rocca
Byl Green London Schroer
Cassis Gustafson Lowe Scranton
Crissman Horton McBryde Sikkema
Cropsey Jansen McManus Voorhees
Dalman Jaye Middaugh Walberg
DeVuyst Jelinek Middleton Whyman
Dobb Jellema Nye Willard
Fitzgerald
Nays--48
Agee Dobronski Kelly Profit
Alley Emerson Kilpatrick Prusi
Anthony Frank LaForge Quarles
Baade Freeman Leland Rison
Baird Gagliardi Mans Schauer
Bogardus Gire Martinez Scott
Brater Griffin Mathieu Tesanovich
Brown Gubow Murphy Thomas
Callahan Hale Olshove Vaughn
Cherry Hanley Owen Wallace
Ciaramitaro Hertel Palamara Wetters
Curtis Hood Parks Wojno
In The Chair: Gire
Rep. Jaye moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, following "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:" by inserting:
"Sec. 2. (1) Except as provided in sections 3 and 3a, a public servant shall not be a party, directly or indirectly, to any contract between himself or herself and the public entity of which he or she is an officer or employee.
(2) Except as provided in section 3, a public servant shall not directly or indirectly solicit any contract between the public entity of which he or she is an officer or employee and any of the following:
(a) Him or herself.
(b) Any firm, meaning a co-partnership or other unincorporated association, of which he or she is a partner, member, or employee.
(c) Any private corporation in which he or she is a stockholder owning more than 1% of the total outstanding stock of any class if the stock is not listed on a stock exchange, or stock with a present total market value in excess of $25,000.00 if the stock is listed on a stock exchange or of which he or she is a director, officer, or employee.
(d) Any trust of which he or she is a beneficiary or trustee.
(3) In regard to a contract described in subsection (2), a public servant shall not do either of the following:
(a) Take any part in the negotiations for such a contract or the renegotiation or amendment of the contract, or in the approval of the contract.
(b) Represent either party in the transaction.
(4) AS USED IN THIS ACT, "CONTRACT" INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(A) THE APPROVAL OR DISBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
(B) THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL WITH PUBLIC FUNDS.
(C) A TAX BENEFIT CONFERRED, INCLUDING A TAX REDUCTION, ABATEMENT, OR DEFERRAL.
(D) THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS THAT WILL BE PAID FOR WITH PUBLIC FUNDS.".
2. Amend page 3, following line 24, by inserting:
"Sec. 5. (1) This act is aimed to prevent public servants from engaging in certain activities and is not intended to penalize innocent persons. Therefore, no contract shall be absolutely void by reason of this act. Contracts involving prohibited activities on the part of public servants shall be voidable only by decree of a court of proper jurisdiction in an action by the public entity, which is a party thereto, as to any person, firm, corporation or trust that entered into the contract or took any assignment thereof, with actual knowledge of the prohibited activity. In the case of the corporation, the actual knowledge must be that of a person or body finally approving the contract for the corporation. All actions to avoid any contract hereunder shall be brought within 1 year after discovery of circumstances suggesting a violation of this act. In order to meet the ends of justice any such decree shall provide for the reimbursement of any person, firm, corporation or trust for the reasonable value of all moneys, goods, materials, labor or services furnished under the contract, to the extent that the public entity has benefited thereby. This provision shall not prohibit the parties from arriving at an amicable settlement.
(2) Negotiable and nonnegotiable bonds, notes or evidences of indebtedness, whether heretofore or hereafter issued BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE 1997 AMENDMENTS TO THIS SECTION, in the hands of purchasers for value, shall not be void or voidable by reason of this act or of any previous statute, charter or rule of law.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Jaye,
Rep. Jaye demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Jaye,
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 156 Yeas--52
Alley DeVuyst Jaye Middleton
Bankes Dobb Jelinek Nye
Birkholz Fitzgerald Jellema Oxender
Bobier Galloway Johnson Perricone
Bodem Geiger Kaza Raczkowski
Brackenridge Gernaat Kukuk Richner
Brewer Gilmer Law Rocca
Byl Godchaux Llewellyn Scranton
Cassis Goschka London Sikkema
Crissman Green Lowe Voorhees
Cropsey Gustafson McBryde Walberg
Curtis Horton McManus Whyman
Dalman Jansen Middaugh Willard
Nays--45
Agee Freeman Martinez Rison
Anthony Gagliardi Mathieu Schauer
Baade Gire Murphy Schroer
Baird Hale Olshove Scott
Bogardus Hanley Owen Tesanovich
Brater Hertel Palamara Thomas
Brown Hood Parks Varga
Callahan Kelly Price Vaughn
Cherry Kilpatrick Profit Wallace
Dobronski Leland Prusi Wetters
Emerson Mans Quarles Wojno
Frank
In The Chair: Gire
Rep. Jaye moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 24, by inserting:
"SEC. 6A. A PUBLIC SERVANT SHALL NOT OBTAIN MANAGER, EXECUTIVE, AND OFFICER EMPLOYMENT OR ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH ANY ENTITY THAT RECEIVES PUBLIC FUNDING FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS AFTER THE DATE OF TERMINATION OF HIS OR HER POSITION WITH A PUBLIC ENTITY THAT PROVIDES THE PUBLIC FUNDING.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Jaye,
Rep. Jaye demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Jaye,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 157 Yeas--54
Alley Fitzgerald Jellema Nye
Bankes Galloway Johnson Oxender
Bobier Geiger Kaza Perricone
Bodem Gernaat Kukuk Raczkowski
Brackenridge Gilmer Law Rhead
Brewer Godchaux LeTarte Richner
Byl Goschka Llewellyn Rocca
Cassis Green London Scranton
Crissman Gustafson Lowe Sikkema
Cropsey Hammerstrom McBryde Voorhees
Curtis Horton McManus Walberg
Dalman Jansen Middaugh Whyman
DeVuyst Jaye Middleton Willard
Dobb Jelinek
Nays--41
Agee Gagliardi Martinez Rison
Anthony Gire Mathieu Schauer
Baade Griffin Murphy Schroer
Baird Hale Olshove Scott
Bogardus Hanley Palamara Tesanovich
Brater Hertel Parks Thomas
Brown Hood Price Vaughn
Callahan Kelly Profit Wallace
Cherry LaForge Prusi Wetters
Dobronski Mans Quarles Wojno
Frank
In The Chair: Gire
Rep. Voorhees moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 24, by inserting:
"Sec. 7. (1) Any person violating the provisions ofEXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (2), A PERSON WHO VIOLATES this act is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(2) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A MEMBER OF AN OFFICIAL BODY WHO HAS A PECUNIARY INTEREST IN A CONTRACT THAT THE OFFICIAL BODY HAS THE POWER TO APPROVE AND WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 3 IF, BECAUSE OF A PRIOR APPROVED ABSENCE, THE MEMBER DOES NOT ATTEND THE SESSION OF THE OFFICIAL BODY AT WHICH THE CONTRACT IS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Voorhees,
Rep. Voorhees demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Voorhees,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 158 Yeas--47
Bankes Galloway Jellema Nye
Birkholz Geiger Johnson Perricone
Bobier Gernaat Kaza Raczkowski
Bodem Gilmer Kukuk Rhead
Brackenridge Godchaux Law Richner
Byl Green LeTarte Rocca
Crissman Gustafson Llewellyn Scranton
Cropsey Hammerstrom Lowe Sikkema
Dalman Horton McBryde Voorhees
DeVuyst Jansen McManus Walberg
Dobb Jaye Middaugh Whyman
Fitzgerald Jelinek Middleton
Nays--53
Agee Emerson LaForge Prusi
Alley Frank Leland Quarles
Anthony Freeman London Rison
Baade Gagliardi Mans Schauer
Baird Gire Martinez Scott
Bogardus Goschka Mathieu Tesanovich
Brater Griffin Murphy Thomas
Brown Gubow Olshove Varga
Callahan Hanley Owen Vaughn
Cassis Hertel Palamara Wallace
Cherry Hood Parks Wetters
Ciaramitaro Kelly Price Willard
Curtis Kilpatrick Profit Wojno
Dobronski
In The Chair: Gire
Rep. Profit moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
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Rep. Gagliardi moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Bobier, Freeman, Brater, Lowe, LeTarte, Middleton, Bodem, DeVuyst, Sikkema, Hammerstrom, Byl, Fitzgerald, Wetters, Dalman, Dobb, Bankes, Oxender, Martinez, Jellema, Schroer, McBryde, Kaza, Law, Mans, LaForge, Baade and Birkholz offered the following concurrent resolution:
This resolution is offered to comply with the provisions of Article 10, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and requires a two-thirds vote in each house.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 33.
A concurrent resolution to designate the Jordan Valley Management Area, the Sand Lakes Quiet Area, and the Mason River Tract Management Area as lands in the state land reserve.
Whereas, The Michigan Constitution, in Article 10, Section 5, provides the legislature with general supervisory jurisdiction over all state-owned lands useful for forest preserves, game areas, and other recreational purposes. This provision permits the legislature to designate state-owned lands as part of a state land reserve. Lands designated as a state land reserve may not be removed from the reserve, sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of except by the legislature; and
Whereas, Among the lands owned by the state are three tracts with unique resource significance. These areas are known as the Jordan Valley Management Area, the Sand Lakes Quiet Area, and the Mason River Tract Management Area (also referred to as the George Mason River Retreat). Each of the three parcels is under the authority of the Department of Natural Resources within a management plan. The department promotes improvements in the forests, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities through the management plans; and
Whereas, The Jordan Valley, the Sand Lakes Quiet Area, and the George Mason River Retreat are subject to pressures for activities that could threaten the aims of their management plans to safeguard these areas from potential damage; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That, pursuant to the provisions of Article 10, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963, the members of the Michigan Legislature designate that all lands, in which the state holds title in fee simple absolute, in the Jordan Valley Management Area, the Sand Lakes Quiet Area, and the Mason River Tract Management Area as lands in the state land reserve. The boundaries of these tracts for purposes of state land reserve designation are as administered under management plans of the Department of Natural Resources; and be it further
Resolved, That the lands of the Jordan Valley, Sand Lakes Quiet Area, and George Mason River Retreat held in the state land reserve are to be held in fee simple title, with the state holding surface and mineral rights; and be it further
Resolved, That lands and minerals not owned by the state in the Jordan River Valley Management Area, the Sand Lakes Quiet Area, and the George Mason River Retreat be given high priority for acquisition by the Department of Natural Resources through the appropriate fund; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Natural Resources Commission.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Forestry and Mineral Rights.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Leland, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4436, entitled
A bill to co-designate a part of Michigan state highway M-85 as Matt McNeely boulevard; and to prescribe the duties of the state transportation department.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 4436 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Leland, Baade, Brown, Curtis, Mans, Olshove, Scott, Wojno, Birkholz, Byl, Galloway, Gernaat, Green, Middleton,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Leland, Chair of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at 3:07 p.m.,
Present: Reps. Leland, Baade, Brown, Curtis, Mans, Olshove, Scott, Wojno, Birkholz, Byl, Galloway, Gernaat, Green, Middleton,
Absent: Reps. Schermesser, Schauer, London,
Excused: Reps. Schermesser, Schauer, London.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Gubow, Chair of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at 3:10 p.m.,
Present: Reps. Gubow, Scott, Bogardus, Dobronski, Freeman, Palamara, Thomas, Varga, Llewellyn, Green, Jelinek, Law, Middaugh,
Absent: Reps. Profit, Vaughn, London, Voorhees,
Excused: Reps. Profit, Vaughn, London, Voorhees.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. DeHart, Chair of the Committee on Public Retirement, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 10, 1997, at 9:30 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Brewer, Dobronski, Mans, Rhead, Dobb, Jelinek, LeTarte,
Absent: Reps. DeHart, Griffin,
Excused: Reps. DeHart, Griffin.
Notices
Notice is hereby given that on the next legislative day I intend to move to discharge the House Committee on Tax Policy from further consideration of House Joint Resolution E.
Rep. David Jaye
Public Hearings
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
Date: Monday, April 14, 1997
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place: Lincoln Park City Hall, Lincoln Park, Michigan
Rep. Harder
Chair
Agenda: Transportation funding from the budget stabilization fund and/or all business properly before this subcommittee
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
Date: Monday, April 14, 1997
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Place: Redford Township Hall, Redford Township, Michigan
Rep. Harder
Chair
Agenda: Transportation Funding from the Budget Stabilization Fund and any/or all bills properly before this subcommittee
Committee on Human Services and Children
Date: Friday, April 25, 1997
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: Genesee County Administration Building, Third Floor Auditorium, 1101 Beech Street, Flint, Michigan
Rep. LaForge
Chair
Agenda: Public input on Welfare Reform and Administrative Rules any and/or all business properly before this committee
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Secretary of State was received and read:
April 1, 1997
Notice of Filing
Administrative Rules
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 3:10 p.m. this date, administrative rule (97-4-1) for the Department of Treasury, Higher Education Facilities Authority entitled "Educational Loans", effective 15 days hereafter.
Sincerely,
Candice S. Miller
Secretary of State
Helen Kruger, Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
The following communication from the Auditor General was received and read:
April 9, 1997
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Compliance Audit of Private Colleges' Enrollments
Department of Treasury
1996-97
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The communication was referred to the Clerk and the accompanying report referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Ethics.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Nye introduced
House Bill No. 4610, entitled
A bill to amend 1932 (1st Ex Sess) PA 40, entitled "An act to provide for the designation of depositories for public moneys; to prescribe the effect thereof on the liability for such deposits; to suspend the requirement of surety bonds from depositories of public moneys; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," by amending section 2 (MCL 129.12).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Nye introduced
House Bill No. 4611, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 11510 (MCL 324.11510), as amended by 1996 PA 358.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation.
Rep. Griffin introduced
House Bill No. 4612, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16401 (MCL 333.16401).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Leland, Wallace, DeHart, Hale, Stallworth, Vaughn, Lowe, Quarles, Brewer, Kelly, Rison, Agee, Callahan, Kaza, LeTarte, Law, Emerson, Scott, Freeman, Schroer, Brater, Parks, Hood, Raczkowski, Griffin, Dobronski, Cropsey, Bobier, Geiger, Byl, Jaye, Rocca, Murphy and Schauer introduced
House Bill No. 4613, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 1993 PA 22.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Brown, Freeman, Schauer, Martinez, Varga, Emerson, Schroer, Mans, Parks, Agee, Tesanovich, Hanley, Schermesser, Willard, Goschka, Kelly, Bogardus, Rison, Quarles, Griffin, Brewer, Hale, Gire, Harder, Curtis, Dobronski, Wetters, Baird, DeHart, Law, Gagliardi, McBryde, Murphy, Wojno, Price, Brackenridge and LaForge introduced
House Bill No. 4614, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 118, entitled "An act to regulate motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, and their representatives; to regulate dealings between manufacturers and distributors or wholesalers and their dealers; to regulate dealings between manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, and consumers; to prohibit unfair practices; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 445.1562), as amended by 1983 PA 188, and by adding sections 17a and 17b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection.
Reps. DeVuyst, Goschka, Hammerstrom, LeTarte, McBryde, Jansen, Scranton, Raczkowski, Oxender, Dalman, Jelinek and Perricone introduced
House Bill No. 4615, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 1987 PA 255.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Rep. Cropsey moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:45 a.m.
The Associate Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, April 15, at 2:00p.m.
MARY KAY SCULLION
Clerk of the House of Representatives.