No. 78

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

89th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 1998

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, December 1, 1998.

2:00 p.m.

The House was called to order by Acting Speaker Hanley.

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

Basham--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--excused

Cropsey--e/d/s

Curtis--excused

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--present

Hertel--present

Horton--present

Jansen--present

Jelinek--present

Jellema--present

Johnson--present

Kaza--present

Kelly--present

Kilpatrick--present

Kukuk--present

LaForge--present

Law--present

Leland--present

LeTarte--present

Llewellyn--e/d/s

London--present

Lowe--present

Mans--present

Martinez--present

Mathieu--present

McBryde--present

McManus--present

McNutt--present

Middaugh--present

Middleton--present

Nye--present

Olshove--present

Owen--present

Oxender--present

Palamara--present

Parks--present

Perricone--e/d/s

Price--present

Profit--present

Prusi--present

Quarles--present

Raczkowski--present

Rhead--present

Richner--present

Rison--e/d/s

Rocca--present

Sanborn--present

Schauer--present

Schermesser--excused

Schroer--present

Scott--present

Scranton--present

Sikkema--present

Stallworth--present

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

Rep. A. T. Frank, from the 96th District, offered the following invocation.

"Lord we thank you for the opportunity to serve You and Your people. We ask Your guidance and Your wisdom, so that we may become good leaders as we deliberate. How we long for Your truth, glorious God. Shine Your light on us to show us Your way. Amen."

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Rep. Dobronski moved that Reps. DeHart, Schermesser and Curtis be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Hammerstrom moved that Rep. Crissman be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Palamara asked and obtained an excuse from tomorrow's session.

Notices

December 1, 1998

In accordance with House Rule 10, I hereby designate Representative Michael Hanley, to be the Presiding Officer for all, or part of today's session.

Sincerely,

Curtis Hertel

Speaker of the House

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 392.

A resolution offered as a memorial for Gilbert E. Bursley, former member of the House and the Senate.

Whereas, It is with deep appreciation for his contributions to Michigan as a lawmaker and educator and his devotion to our country in the military and service overseas that we honor the memory of Gilbert E. Bursley. Over the course of his remarkable life, he displayed patriotism and commitment that will long endure as a rich legacy; and

Whereas, The son of a University of Michigan professor, Gil Bursley was born in Ann Arbor and earned degrees at Michigan and Harvard. Like so many of his generation, war changed his life forever. He distinguished himself in World War II and Korea, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel with the Army and serving as a military attache in Turkey and as a senior advisor in the Middle East. He later provided leadership with the United States Information Agency in Africa. His international exploits gave him invaluable perspectives on life; and

Whereas, Upon his return to Michigan, Gil Bursley channeled his talents through the University of Michigan Development Council and became active in civic affairs. In 1960, he was elected to the first of two terms in the House of Representatives and a span of service as a Michigan legislator that extended until his retirement from the Senate in 1978. As a lawmaker, Gil Bursley was a champion of education who left his imprint on policies that continue to reap rewards for our state; and

Whereas, Even after leaving the State Capitol, Mr. Bursley authored new chapters in service, in addition to writing a book about his foreign service. He also served as the president of Cleary College and spearheaded the school's outreach programs. Indeed, Gil Bursley, through his adventures and sacrifices, lived a full and enriching life for the great benefit of the people of Michigan and our entire country; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Gilbert E. Bursley, former member of the House and the Michigan Senate; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Bursley family as evidence of our sincere condolences.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted by a unanimous standing vote.

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

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 5400, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 10, 17, and 18 (MCL 431.310, 431.317, and 431.318).

(The bill was received from the Senate on November 12, with substitute (S-1), title amendment and immediate effect given by the Senate, rules suspended and bill postponed temporarily, see House Journal No. 77, p. 2331.)

The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 974 Yeas--67

Anthony Frank LaForge Quarles

Baade Gagliardi Law Rhead

Baird Galloway LeTarte Rocca

Basham Gilmer Mans Schauer

Bobier Gire McBryde Schroer

Bodem Goschka McManus Scott

Bogardus Griffin McNutt Scranton

Brackenridge Gubow Middleton Stallworth

Brater Hale Nye Tesanovich

Brewer Hammerstrom Olshove Thomas

Brown Hanley Owen Varga

Callahan Hertel Oxender Vaughn

Cherry Jelinek Palamara Walberg

Dobb Johnson Parks Wallace

Dobronski Kaza Price Wetters

Emerson Kelly Profit Willard

Fitzgerald Kilpatrick Prusi

Nays--28

Alley Gernaat Jellema Raczkowski

Birkholz Godchaux Kukuk Richner

Byl Green Leland Sanborn

Cassis Gustafson London Sikkema

Dalman Harder Lowe Voorhees

DeVuyst Horton Martinez Whyman

Geiger Jansen Middaugh Wojno

In The Chair: Gire

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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Reps. Cropsey and Llewellyn entered the House Chambers.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4779, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21053d.

(The bill was received from the Senate on November 12, with substitute (S-1) and full title inserted, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 77, p. 2353.)

The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 975 Yeas--100

Agee Frank Kelly Profit

Alley Freeman Kilpatrick Prusi

Anthony Gagliardi Kukuk Quarles

Baade Galloway LaForge Raczkowski

Baird Geiger Law Rhead

Basham Gernaat Leland Richner

Birkholz Gilmer LeTarte Rocca

Bobier Gire Llewellyn Sanborn

Bodem Godchaux London Schauer

Bogardus Goschka Lowe Schroer

Brackenridge Green Mans Scott

Brater Griffin Martinez Scranton

Brewer Gubow Mathieu Sikkema

Brown Gustafson McBryde Stallworth

Byl Hale McManus Tesanovich

Callahan Hammerstrom McNutt Thomas

Cassis Hanley Middaugh Varga

Cherry Harder Middleton Vaughn

Ciaramitaro Hertel Nye Voorhees

Cropsey Horton Olshove Walberg

Dalman Jansen Owen Wallace

DeVuyst Jelinek Oxender Wetters

Dobb Jellema Palamara Whyman

Dobronski Johnson Parks Willard

Fitzgerald Kaza Price Wojno

Nays--0

In The Chair: Gire

The House agreed to the full title.

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

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4780, entitled

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

(The bill was received from the Senate on November 12, with substitute (S-2) and title amendment, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 77, p. 2353.)

The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 976 Yeas--96

Agee Fitzgerald Kelly Profit

Alley Frank Kilpatrick Prusi

Anthony Freeman Kukuk Quarles

Baade Gagliardi LaForge Raczkowski

Baird Galloway Law Rhead

Basham Geiger Leland Richner

Birkholz Gernaat LeTarte Rocca

Bobier Gilmer Llewellyn Sanborn

Bodem Gire London Schauer

Bogardus Godchaux Lowe Schroer

Brackenridge Goschka Mans Scott

Brater Green Martinez Scranton

Brewer Gubow Mathieu Sikkema

Brown Gustafson McBryde Stallworth

Byl Hale McManus Tesanovich

Callahan Hammerstrom McNutt Thomas

Cassis Hanley Middaugh Vaughn

Cherry Harder Nye Voorhees

Ciaramitaro Horton Olshove Walberg

Cropsey Jansen Owen Wallace

Dalman Jelinek Oxender Wetters

DeVuyst Jellema Palamara Whyman

Dobb Johnson Parks Willard

Dobronski Kaza Price Wojno

Nays--0

In The Chair: Gire

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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Rep. Rison entered the House Chambers.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4875, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 204e.

(The bill was received from the Senate on November 12, with substitute (S-2), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 77, p.2354.)

The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 977 Yeas--98

Agee Frank LaForge Quarles

Alley Freeman Law Raczkowski

Anthony Gagliardi Leland Rhead

Baade Galloway LeTarte Richner

Baird Geiger Llewellyn Rison

Basham Gernaat London Rocca

Birkholz Gilmer Lowe Sanborn

Bobier Gire Mans Schauer

Bodem Godchaux Martinez Schroer

Bogardus Goschka Mathieu Scott

Brackenridge Green McBryde Scranton

Brater Gubow McManus Sikkema

Brewer Gustafson McNutt Stallworth

Brown Hammerstrom Middaugh Tesanovich

Byl Hanley Middleton Thomas

Callahan Harder Nye Varga

Cassis Horton Olshove Vaughn

Cherry Jansen Owen Voorhees

Ciaramitaro Jelinek Oxender Walberg

Cropsey Jellema Palamara Wallace

Dalman Johnson Parks Wetters

DeVuyst Kaza Price Whyman

Dobb Kelly Profit Willard

Dobronski Kilpatrick Prusi Wojno

Fitzgerald Kukuk

Nays--0

In The Chair: Gire

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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Rep. Palamara asked and obtained an excuse from the balance of today's session.

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4884, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 204b.

(The bill was received from the Senate on November 12, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 77, p.2354.)

The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 978 Yeas--97

Agee Fitzgerald Kelly Prusi

Alley Frank Kilpatrick Quarles

Anthony Freeman Kukuk Raczkowski

Baade Gagliardi LaForge Rhead

Baird Galloway Law Richner

Bankes Geiger Leland Rison

Basham Gernaat LeTarte Rocca

Birkholz Gilmer Llewellyn Sanborn

Bobier Gire London Schauer

Bodem Godchaux Lowe Schroer

Bogardus Goschka Mans Scott

Brackenridge Green Martinez Scranton

Brater Gubow Mathieu Sikkema

Brewer Gustafson McBryde Stallworth

Brown Hale McManus Tesanovich

Byl Hammerstrom McNutt Thomas

Callahan Hanley Middaugh Varga

Cassis Harder Middleton Vaughn

Cherry Horton Nye Voorhees

Ciaramitaro Jansen Owen Walberg

Cropsey Jelinek Oxender Wallace

Dalman Jellema Parks Whyman

DeVuyst Johnson Price Willard

Dobb Kaza Profit Wojno

Dobronski

Nays--0

In The Chair: Gire

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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Rep. Perricone entered the House Chambers.

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 5, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 11151 (MCL 324.11151).

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

Roll Call No. 979 Yeas--99

Agee Fitzgerald Kilpatrick Quarles

Alley Frank Kukuk Raczkowski

Anthony Freeman Law Rhead

Baade Gagliardi Leland Richner

Baird Galloway LeTarte Rison

Bankes Geiger Llewellyn Rocca

Basham Gernaat London Sanborn

Birkholz Gilmer Lowe Schauer

Bobier Gire Mans Schroer

Bodem Godchaux Martinez Scott

Bogardus Goschka Mathieu Scranton

Brackenridge Green McBryde Sikkema

Brater Gubow McManus Stallworth

Brewer Gustafson McNutt Tesanovich

Brown Hale Middaugh Thomas

Byl Hammerstrom Middleton Varga

Callahan Hanley Nye Vaughn

Cassis Harder Olshove Voorhees

Cherry Horton Owen Walberg

Ciaramitaro Jansen Oxender Wallace

Cropsey Jelinek Parks Wetters

Dalman Jellema Perricone Whyman

DeVuyst Johnson Price Willard

Dobb Kaza Profit Wojno

Dobronski Kelly Prusi

Nays--0

In The Chair: Gire

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

"An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,".

The House agreed to the full title.

Senate Bill No. 375, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 302, entitled "An act to provide for the supervision of private, denominational and parochial schools; to provide the manner of securing funds in payment of the expense of such supervision; to provide the qualifications of the teachers in such schools; and to provide for the endorsement of the provisions hereof," by amending section 8 (MCL 388.558).

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

Roll Call No. 980 Yeas--98

Agee Fitzgerald Kukuk Prusi

Alley Frank LaForge Quarles

Anthony Freeman Law Rhead

Baade Galloway Leland Richner

Baird Geiger LeTarte Rison

Bankes Gernaat Llewellyn Rocca

Basham Gilmer London Sanborn

Birkholz Gire Lowe Schauer

Bobier Godchaux Mans Schroer

Bodem Goschka Martinez Scott

Bogardus Green Mathieu Scranton

Brackenridge Gubow McBryde Sikkema

Brater Gustafson McManus Stallworth

Brewer Hale McNutt Tesanovich

Brown Hammerstrom Middaugh Thomas

Byl Hanley Middleton Varga

Callahan Harder Nye Vaughn

Cassis Horton Olshove Voorhees

Cherry Jansen Owen Walberg

Ciaramitaro Jelinek Oxender Wallace

Cropsey Jellema Parks Wetters

Dalman Johnson Perricone Whyman

DeVuyst Kaza Price Willard

Dobb Kelly Profit Wojno

Dobronski Kilpatrick

Nays--0

In The Chair: Gire

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Gustafson moved that Rep. Sikkema be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 378, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 291, entitled "An act to authorize state universities and colleges to enact parking, traffic and pedestrian ordinances and to provide for the enforcement of the ordinances; and to dispose of fines collected," by amending sections 1 and 2a (MCL 390.891 and 390.892a), section 1 as amended by 1992 PA 229 and section 2a as amended by 1991 PA 42.

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

Roll Call No. 981 Yeas--97

Agee Fitzgerald Kelly Profit

Alley Frank Kilpatrick Prusi

Anthony Freeman Kukuk Quarles

Baade Gagliardi LaForge Raczkowski

Baird Galloway Law Rhead

Bankes Geiger Leland Richner

Basham Gernaat LeTarte Rison

Birkholz Gilmer Llewellyn Rocca

Bobier Gire London Sanborn

Bodem Godchaux Lowe Schauer

Bogardus Goschka Mans Schroer

Brackenridge Green Martinez Scott

Brater Gubow Mathieu Scranton

Brewer Gustafson McBryde Stallworth

Brown Hale McManus Tesanovich

Byl Hammerstrom McNutt Thomas

Callahan Hanley Middaugh Varga

Cassis Harder Middleton Vaughn

Cherry Horton Nye Voorhees

Ciaramitaro Jansen Olshove Walberg

Cropsey Jelinek Owen Wallace

Dalman Jellema Oxender Whyman

DeVuyst Johnson Parks Willard

Dobb Kaza Perricone Wojno

Dobronski

Nays--0

In The Chair: Gire

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Senate Bill No. 379, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending sections 3 and 6 (MCL 400.703 and 400.706), as amended by 1996 PA 194.

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

Roll Call No. 982 Yeas--97

Agee Fitzgerald Kelly Price

Alley Frank Kilpatrick Profit

Anthony Freeman Kukuk Prusi

Baade Gagliardi LaForge Quarles

Baird Galloway Law Raczkowski

Bankes Geiger Leland Richner

Basham Gernaat LeTarte Rison

Birkholz Gilmer Llewellyn Rocca

Bobier Gire London Sanborn

Bodem Godchaux Lowe Schauer

Bogardus Goschka Mans Schroer

Brackenridge Green Martinez Scott

Brater Gubow Mathieu Scranton

Brewer Gustafson McBryde Stallworth

Brown Hale McManus Tesanovich

Byl Hammerstrom McNutt Thomas

Callahan Hanley Middaugh Varga

Cassis Harder Middleton Vaughn

Cherry Horton Nye Voorhees

Ciaramitaro Jansen Olshove Walberg

Cropsey Jelinek Owen Wallace

Dalman Jellema Oxender Whyman

DeVuyst Johnson Parks Willard

Dobb Kaza Perricone Wojno

Dobronski

Nays--0

In The Chair: Gire

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

"An act to provide for the licensing and regulation of adult foster care facilities; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for adult foster care facilities; to prescribe powers and duties of the department of social services and other departments; to prescribe certain fees; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,".

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

House Bill No. 6006, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11503 and 11506 (MCL 324.11503 and 324.11506), section 11503 as amended by 1996 PA 359 and section 11506 as amended by 1996 PA 392.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Birkholz moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 8, following line 16, by inserting:

"Sec. 11547. (1) In order for a county to effectively implement the planning responsibilities designated under this part, a grant program is established to provide financial assistance to county or regional solid waste management planning agencies. Municipalities joined together with interlocal agreements relating to solid waste management plans, within a county having a city of a population of more than 1 million 750,000, are eligible for a separate planning grant in addition to those granted to counties. This separate grant allocation provision does not alter the planning and approval process requirements for county plans as specified in this part. Eighty percent of the money for the program not provided for by federal funds shall be appropriated annually by the legislature from the general fund of the state and 20% shall be appropriated by the applicant. Grant funds appropriated for local planning may be used by the department if the department finds it necessary to invoke the department's authority to develop a local plan under section 11533(6). The department shall promulgate rules for the distribution of the appropriated funds.

(2) In order for a certified health department to effectively implement the responsibilities designated under this part, an annual grant shall be appropriated by the legislature from the general fund of the state to provide financial assistance to a certified health department. A certified health department is eligible to receive 100% of reasonable personnel costs as determined by the department based on criteria established by rule. The department shall promulgate rules for the distribution of the appropriated funds.".

The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 983 Yeas--98

Agee Fitzgerald Kilpatrick Prusi

Alley Frank Kukuk Quarles

Anthony Freeman LaForge Raczkowski

Baade Gagliardi Law Rhead

Baird Galloway Leland Richner

Bankes Geiger LeTarte Rison

Basham Gernaat Llewellyn Rocca

Birkholz Gilmer London Sanborn

Bobier Gire Lowe Schauer

Bodem Godchaux Mans Schroer

Bogardus Goschka Martinez Scott

Brackenridge Green Mathieu Scranton

Brater Gubow McBryde Stallworth

Brewer Gustafson McManus Tesanovich

Brown Hale McNutt Thomas

Byl Hammerstrom Middaugh Varga

Callahan Hanley Nye Vaughn

Cassis Harder Olshove Voorhees

Cherry Horton Owen Walberg

Ciaramitaro Jansen Oxender Wallace

Cropsey Jelinek Parks Wetters

Dalman Jellema Perricone Whyman

DeVuyst Johnson Price Willard

Dobb Kaza Profit Wojno

Dobronski Kelly

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 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11503, 11506, and 11547 (MCL 324.11503, 324.11506, and 324.11547), section 11503 as amended by 1996 PA 359 and section 11506 as amended by 1996 PA 392.

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.

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Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rep. Hertel be excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 380, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 325, entitled "Michigan museum act," by amending sections 110 and 210 (MCL 399.410 and 399.510).

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

Roll Call No. 984 Yeas--99

Agee Fitzgerald Kilpatrick Prusi

Alley Frank Kukuk Quarles

Anthony Freeman LaForge Raczkowski

Baade Gagliardi Law Rhead

Baird Galloway Leland Richner

Bankes Geiger LeTarte Rison

Basham Gernaat Llewellyn Rocca

Birkholz Gilmer London Sanborn

Bobier Gire Lowe Schauer

Bodem Godchaux Mans Schroer

Bogardus Goschka Martinez Scott

Brackenridge Green Mathieu Scranton

Brater Gubow McBryde Stallworth

Brewer Gustafson McManus Tesanovich

Brown Hale McNutt Thomas

Byl Hammerstrom Middaugh Varga

Callahan Hanley Middleton Vaughn

Cassis Harder Nye Voorhees

Cherry Horton Olshove Walberg

Ciaramitaro Jansen Owen Wallace

Cropsey Jelinek Oxender Wetters

Dalman Jellema Parks Whyman

DeVuyst Johnson Perricone Willard

Dobb Kaza Price Wojno

Dobronski Kelly Profit

Nays--0

In The Chair: Gire

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

"An act to authorize the donation of certain property and artifacts to the department of state; to provide for state acceptance of the donated property and artifacts; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state in relation to the donated property and artifacts; to provide for the operation and administration of certain museums; to create museum advisory boards and prescribe the powers and duties of the boards; to create revolving trust funds and provide for the operation for those funds; to encourage establishment of recognized friends organizations; and to make appropriations to the department of state and provide for the expenditure of the appropriations,".

The House agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 1096, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 9f.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Gagliardi 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. 5983, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled "An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes," by amending section 14 (MCL 205.314), as amended by 1994 PA 307.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Lowe moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 8, after "BEGINNING" by striking out "OCTOBER 1, 1998" and inserting "JANUARY 1, 1999".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Lowe 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. 5984, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled "An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes," (MCL 205.301 to 205.317) by adding section 14b.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Quarles moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, following line 6, by inserting:

"(D) OTHER SERVICES IMPACTED BY OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT.".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Quarles 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. 5985, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled "An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes," (MCL 205.301 to 205.317) by adding section 14a.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Bobier 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. 5606, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1224 (MCL 500.1224), as amended by 1981 PA 1.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Insurance,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Scott 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. 5726, entitled

A bill to require certain consumer reporting agencies to disclose certain information to certain consumers without charge; and to provide for certain remedies and penalties.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Consumer Protection,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Cassis 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. 5885, entitled

A bill to require certain consumer reporting agencies to disclose certain information to certain consumers without charge; and to provide for certain remedies and penalties.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Consumer Protection,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Brater 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. 6064, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 10, 12, 16, 20, 30, and 31 (MCL 431.310, 431.312, 431.316, 431.320, 431.330, and 431.331), section 20 as amended by 1997 PA 73.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendments previously recommended by the Committee on Agriculture (for amendments, see House Journal No. 76, p. 2317),

The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

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

Senate Bill No. 981, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 51701 and 51702 (MCL 324.51701 and 324.51702), as added by 1995 PA 57.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation (for amendment, see House Journal No. 76, p. 2319),

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Anthony moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 9, by inserting:

"(C) "PROJECTED BURN AREA" MEANS THE AREA IN WHICH A PRESCRIBED BURN IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR.".

2. Amend page 2, line 13, after "THAT" by striking out the balance of the line through "(A)" on line 15.

3. Amend page 2, line 23, by striking out all of subdivision (B).

4. Amend page 3, following line 10, by inserting:

"SEC. 51703. IF CONSISTENT WITH MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES, BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS A PRESCRIBED BURN MARKETABLE TIMBER ON STATE OWNED PROPERTY IN THE PRESCRIBED BURN AREA SHALL BE OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED BY THE DEPARTMENT.

SEC. 51704. (1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT CONDUCT A PRESCRIBED BURN OF MORE THAN 40 ACRES IN THIS STATE IN A YEAR UNLESS THE DEPARTMENT FIRST CONDUCTS AT LEAST 1 PUBLIC MEETING IN THAT YEAR IN A COUNTY IN THE PROJECTED BURN AREA. THE PUBLIC MEETING SHALL BE CONDUCTED TO ALERT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT 1 OR MORE PRESCRIBED BURNS MAY OCCUR AND WHAT THE PURPOSE AND ANTICIPATED CONSEQUENCES OF THE PRESCRIBED BURN WILL BE. IN ADDITION, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SHALL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY AT THE PUBLIC MEETING TO EXPRESS THEIR CONCERNS AND OPINIONS REGARDING A PRESCRIBED BURN.

(2) FOR A PRESCRIBED BURN OF MORE THAN 40 ACRES, IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLIC MEETING UNDER SUBSECTION (1), THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY EACH LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH JURISDICTION OVER THE PROJECTED BURN AREA AND SHALL PUBLISH A PUBLIC NOTICE IN A NEWSPAPER WITH A GENERAL CIRCULATION COVERING THE PROJECTED BURN AREA THAT A PRESCRIBED BURN IS SCHEDULED TO OCCUR WITHIN A DESIGNATED 60-DAY PERIOD. THE NOTIFICATION AND PUBLICATION SHALL TAKE PLACE NOT LESS THAN 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF THE 60-DAY PERIOD. THE NOTICE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE DRAFTED IN THE MANNER THAT THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES IS BEST SUITED TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN OR NEAR THE PROJECTED BURN AREA.".

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Anthony moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 10, following section 51704, by inserting:

"SEC. 51705. (1) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (3), THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT CONDUCT A PRESCRIBED BURN ON PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY.

(2) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (3), THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT CONDUCT A PRESCRIBED BURN OF MORE THAN 40 ACRES UNLESS THERE IS AT LEAST A 100-FOOT BUFFER ZONE BETWEEN THE PROJECTED BURN AREA AND ANY PRIVATE PROPERTY ADJOINING THE PROPERTY ON WHICH THE PROJECTED BURN AREA IS LOCATED.

(3) A PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNER MAY CONSENT IN WRITING TO 1 OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

(A) A PRESCRIBED BURN ON ALL OR A PORTION OF HIS OR HER PROPERTY.

(B) A WAIVER OR SPECIFIED REDUCTION OF THE 100-FOOT BUFFER ZONE.

(4) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT INTENTIONALLY CONDUCT A PRESCRIBED BURN WITHIN A BUFFER ZONE ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS SECTION.".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Gagliardi 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. 6283, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 462, entitled "Enhanced access to public records act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 15.442 and 15.443).

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendments previously recommended by the Committee on Advanced Technology and Computer Development (for amendments, see House Journal No. 77, p. 2351),

The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

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

Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

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Rep. Hammerstrom moved that Rep. Brackenridge be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Middaugh moved that Rep. Gernaat be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Frank moved that Rep. Brewer be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Sikkema moved that Rep. Gustafson be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 6283, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 462, entitled "Enhanced access to public records act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 15.442 and 15.443).

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

Roll Call No. 985 Yeas--94

Agee Frank LaForge Quarles

Alley Freeman Law Raczkowski

Anthony Gagliardi Leland Rhead

Baade Galloway LeTarte Richner

Baird Geiger Llewellyn Rison

Bankes Gilmer London Rocca

Basham Gire Lowe Sanborn

Birkholz Godchaux Martinez Schauer

Bobier Goschka Mathieu Scott

Bodem Green McBryde Scranton

Bogardus Gubow McManus Sikkema

Brater Gustafson McNutt Stallworth

Brown Hale Middaugh Tesanovich

Byl Hammerstrom Middleton Thomas

Callahan Hanley Nye Varga

Cassis Harder Olshove Vaughn

Cherry Horton Owen Voorhees

Ciaramitaro Jansen Oxender Walberg

Cropsey Jelinek Parks Wallace

Dalman Jellema Perricone Wetters

DeVuyst Kaza Price Whyman

Dobb Kelly Profit Willard

Dobronski Kilpatrick Prusi Wojno

Fitzgerald Kukuk

Nays--0

In The Chair: Gire

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 1283, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36505 (MCL 324.36505), as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 40107a.

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

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

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

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Gagliardi, Sikkema, Gustafson, Agee, Alley, Baade, Baird, Bankes, Basham, Birkholz, Bobier, Bodem, Bogardus, Brater, Brown, Byl, Callahan, Cherry, Ciaramitaro, Cropsey, DeVuyst, Dobb, Dobronski, Freeman, Gernaat, Gilmer, Gire, Godchaux, Goschka, Gubow, Hale, Hammerstrom, Hanley, Harder, Horton, Jelinek, Kelly, Kilpatrick, Kukuk, LaForge, Leland, LeTarte, London, Lowe, Martinez, Mathieu, McBryde, McManus, McNutt, Middaugh, Middleton, Nye, Owen, Oxender, Perricone, Price, Profit, Prusi, Quarles, Raczkowski, Richner, Rison, Rocca, Sanborn, Schauer, Schroer, Scott, Scranton, Tesanovich, Thomas, Vaughn, Voorhees, Walberg, Wallace, Wetters, Willard and Wojno offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 393.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Curtis Hertel, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Whereas, As the Eighty-ninth Michigan Legislature draws to a close, it is most fitting to salute Speaker Curtis Hertel in recognition of his outstanding service to this institution and the people of our state. His exemplary leadership in an era of landmark changes will long be remembered. As he completes his responsibilities, we are proud to offer our sincerest thanks; and

Whereas, A lifelong Detroiter, Curtis Hertel has advanced a remarkable family tradition of public service in elective office to the people of Michigan. With his achievements in leadership with the House of Representatives, the Speaker has strengthened the place of the Hertel name in Michigan political history; and

Whereas, A graduate of Wayne State University, Speaker Hertel was first elected to the House in 1980. With his energy, quick grasp of issues, and sense of commitment, he earned the trust of his colleagues while serving his district with great effectiveness. This trust extended far beyond his own caucus, as in 1993, he helped craft the historic shared power agreement that guided the Eighty-seventh Legislature. Along with his counterpart, Paul Hillegonds, Curtis Hertel worked to make the two-year session a very productive period, instead of the disruptive time many feared. This success, which garnered national acclaim, was the direct result of the personal civility, integrity, and mutual trust between Co-Speaker Hertel and Co-Speaker Hillegonds; and

Whereas, A host of key policy changes have taken place due to the leadership of Speaker Hertel. Michigan's advances in education and economic vitality and efforts to address the needs of working people and families all reflect his personal concern for our state and its future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Curtis Hertel, Speaker of the House of Representatives, as he brings to a close his outstanding service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Speaker Hertel as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 394.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Raymond M. Murphy.

Whereas, It is with gratitude for his service to this legislative body and his commitment to our state that we are proud to honor and thank Representative Ray Murphy as he completes his service as a member of the House. His wide-ranging experiences and his leadership in civic groups have strengthened our state in many key issue areas; and

Whereas, Representative Murphy has compiled an impressive record through his involvement in community organizations. His professional background with the courts has blended with his work as a delegate to the convention that shaped our state's constitution in 1961-62 to give him invaluable insights into how the legislative process touches the lives of our citizens and how we live and work. Since 1982, when he was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, he has put these insights to work on behalf of his Detroit district and our entire state; and

Whereas, Over the course of his eight terms as a lawmaker, Raymond Murphy has taken on many leadership posts in the House. He has chaired the Labor and Occupational Safety Committee and served as the Assistant Democratic Floor Leader and as Speaker Pro Tempore. To each of these responsibilities, he has brought an abundant understanding of the process and the institution of government, which has provided an invaluable example for others to follow. Ray Murphy has also distinguished himself through his efforts on a variety of special projects, including the work to study and promote high-speed rail transportation. Clearly, he has strengthened the House of Representatives in many ways; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our thanks and respect to the Honorable Raymond M. Murphy as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Murphy as evidence of our gratitude for his service to the House of Representatives.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 395.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Sharon L. Gire.

Whereas, As she completes her sixth term as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, we are proud to commend and thank State Representative Sharon Gire for her strong commitment to our state. Over the course of her service, this talented and insightful woman has contributed a great deal to the legislative process, and she has been part of finding solutions to some of Michigan's most challenging problems; and

Whereas, Sharon Gire came to the Capitol in Lansing following her 1986 election with a wide range of experiences in working with young people and those in need. A graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in education and Wayne State University with a master's in social work, Representative Gire has put her talents and energies to good work in the legislative arena. Her efforts have also benefited from her experience in local government as both a county and city official; and

Whereas, Highlights of Representative Gire's work include her leadership on numerous initiatives related to the education of Michigan's people. As chair of the House Education Committee and as a participant in numerous special purpose groups, she has been a key part of efforts to enhance Michigan's ability to prepare for the future through effective and inclusive educational policies. Her strong positive impact will long be felt; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable SharonL. Gire as she leaves this legislative body after twelve years of dedicated service to the people of this state as a lawmaker; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Gire as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 396.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Pat Gagliardi.

Whereas, It is with great appreciation for his efforts on behalf of our state for the past sixteen years that we honor and thank Representative Pat Gagliardi as he concludes his efforts with this legislative body. His organizational skills, belief in our state's future, and understanding of the legislative process have been very important to the progress that Michigan has made to prepare for the challenges before us; and

Whereas, A graduate of Lake Superior State College and a proud resident of Drummond Island, Pat Gagliardi came to the House of Representatives following his 1982 election. Previously, he had distinguished himself in local government and community affairs, including efforts with the Chippewa County Commission; and

Whereas, In addition to his contributions in several issue areas over the years, Representative Gagliardi has taken on the demanding role of Majority Floor Leader for much of his legislative career. In this post, he has directed the agenda of the House, managing the substantive flow of bills and debates. He has also contributed significantly through committee responsibilities as the chair of the House Oversight and Ethics Committee and through his memberships on the Legislative Council and the House Fiscal Agency Governing Board. In addition to his legislative accomplishments, Representative Gagliardi can take great pride in his part of the restoration of Michigan's beautiful Capitol while a member of the Joint Restoration Committee; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Pat Gagliardi as he brings to a close his distinguished service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Gagliardi as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Cherry moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 397.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Ken Sikkema.

Whereas, With respect for his many contributions to the operation of this legislative body and appreciation for his dedication to the people of our state, we are proud to commend Representative Ken Sikkema as his tenure in the House draws to a close. Over the course of his service, he has furthered the effectiveness of this institution and provided leadership and thoughtfulness that have helped his colleagues and staff as well as the men and women of his district; and

Whereas, Ken Sikkema, who earned his bachelor's degree at Harvard University and his master's at the University of Michigan, came to the State Capitol in 1987. Previously, he had distinguished himself as an activist working on issues dealing with the environment. His communications skills, grasp of issues, and understanding of the intricacies of public policy led him to pursue public service. These skills have been apparent throughout his legislative service; and

Whereas, Representative Sikkema has ably filled several key leadership positions during his six terms. With his integrity and knowledge, he has been called upon by his caucus to serve as the Majority Floor Leader for the Eighty-eighth Legislature, and he has provided notable leadership as the Republican Leader for the Eighty-ninth Legislature. In addition to the demands of these formal positions, he has been an invaluable source of advice and support to many on specific legislative proposals and initiatives to prepare the Michigan Legislature for the challenges of the future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Ken Sikkema as he brings to a close his distinguished efforts with the House of Representatives after twelve years of commitment; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Sikkema as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 398.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Dan Gustafson.

Whereas, It is a pleasure for the members of this legislative body to commend Representative Dan Gustafson for his contributions to the legislative process over the past six years. His commitment to our state, his energy, and his knowledge have been most valuable to our state and this institution. We thank him for his exemplary service; and

Whereas, A native of Williamston in his legislative district, Dan Gustafson earned his bachelor's degree at Oakland University and his master's in business administration, economics, and public administration at George Washington University. His experiences include responsibilities as a system administrator in the auto industry and work as a staff member in the Michigan Senate. Representative Gustafson also brought with him to the Capitol insights gained in his duties as an Ingham County commissioner prior to his 1992 election to the House of Representatives; and

Whereas, In his three terms, Representative Gustafson has been an active legislator and a strong voice on several issues, including efforts to implement a graduated license system for young drivers. His understanding of the process has been important to his duties as the Floor Leader for his caucus and in his committee posts. Representative Gustafson has contributed to the work of the House Oversight and Ethics and the Public Utilities Committees as well as the House Fiscal Agency Governing Board and the Legislative Council. His efforts have been deeply appreciated by members and staff alike; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Dan Gustafson as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Gustafson as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 399.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable James G. Agee.

Whereas, It is a pleasure to extend this expression of our thanks and best wishes to Representative James Agee as he brings to a close his efforts in the House. His knowledge and perspective have been most beneficial to his fellow lawmakers and staff, and his work in Lansing has constituted a fitting addition to his lifelong commitment to our state and its future through his career in education; and

Whereas, Born in Detroit, Jim Agee earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State University. He fashioned an outstanding career in education, distinguishing himself as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. His work has strengthened the schools in Pontiac, Marion, and Muskegon, and he has offered guidance to districts as a consultant across our state and in Ohio. This background has been very important as our state has addressed the challenges of education; and

Whereas, Since coming to Lansing following his 1992 election, Representative Agee has worked to enhance opportunities for our citizens. He has contributed to the work of several committees, including the House Oversight and Ethics, Education, Labor and Occupational Safety, Tax Policy, and Corrections Committees. With each of these, he has exhibited thoughtfulness and a genuine sense of duty to his district and our entire state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable James G. Agee as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Agee as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 400.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Tom Alley.

Whereas, With great appreciation for the commitment he has displayed during his distinguished tenure as a lawmaker, we salute Representative Tom Alley and offer our thanks for his contributions to the legislative process and to the advancement of our state. His diligence and energy have made him an effective voice for his community and for Michigan's future; and

Whereas, A graduate of Central Michigan University with both bachelor's and master's degrees, Tom Alley served as a teacher before turning his attentions fully to public service in elective office in the Michigan Legislature. Prior to his initial election in 1978, he was active in numerous local posts, including Ogemaw Township Supervisor. He also was involved in a number of civic groups in the West Branch area; and

Whereas, Over the course of his ten terms in the House, Tom Alley has been especially active working in the area of our natural resources. As the chair of the Conservation, Environment, and Recreation Committee, Representative Alley has played an important role in helping the state cope with the ever-increasing challenges to the quality of our air, land, water, and woods while promoting the use of these unsurpassed resources for outdoors enthusiasts. Representative Alley has also contributed to the work of the Commerce, Forestry and Mineral Rights, and Public Utilities Committees and to the Legislative Council. His record has provided an outstanding example of high standards in public service; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Tom Alley as he completes his dedicated service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Alley as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 401.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable David Anthony.

Whereas, It is most appropriate to extend our thanks and best wishes to Representative David Anthony as he brings to a close his tenure of dedication to the people of our state as a lawmaker with the House. Over the course of his four terms, this articulate and conscientious gentleman has carried out his responsibilities with effectiveness and commitment. His exemplary efforts have earned him many admirers and the gratitude of members and staff; and

Whereas, A native of Marquette in his beloved Upper Peninsula, David Anthony is a graduate of Northern Michigan University. He has taken on several positions in public service, including efforts serving the region on behalf of United States Senator Carl Levin and involvement in service to the Delta County Habitat for Humanity Advisory Board. His familiarity with local resources, problems, and aspirations gave him an excellent background for his job as a legislator; and

Whereas, Since his first election in 1990, Representative Anthony has been an able advocate for his district and for several areas of legislation. In addition, this hardworking gentleman has also contributed through his committee assignments, including the Advanced Technology and Computer Development, the Conservation, Environment, and Recreation, the Marine Affairs and Port Development, the Regulatory Affairs, and the Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs Committees. His leadership has been especially evident in the work of the Forestry and Mineral Rights Committee, which he has chaired; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable David Anthony as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Anthony as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 402.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Paul T. Baade.

Whereas, It is with great admiration for his dedication to our state and his accomplishments as a lawmaker that we commend Representative Paul Baade as he concludes his tenure with the House. His efforts to help prepare Michigan for the challenges of the future will benefit not only his Muskegon County community, but our entire state; and

Whereas, First elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1990, Paul Baade has incorporated his experiences in numerous civic groups into his style as a legislator. Insights he gained with such organizations as the Urban League, the NAACP, and the White Lake Public Advisory Council and his years in the Army Reserve and on the Roosevelt Park City Council have blended well with his gentlemanly demeanor to make him very effective in bringing people together to solve problems. These skills have earned him admirers on both sides of the political aisle, including both members and staff; and

Whereas, Representative Baade has worked on a wide range of issues during his four terms. Most recently, he has distinguished himself through his active participation on the Agriculture, Public Utilities, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs, and Transportation Committees. In addition, he has chaired the House Tourism Committee with great effectiveness. His talents have certainly strengthened our state in many ways; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Paul T. Baade as he brings to a close his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Baade as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 403.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Lyn R. Bankes.

Whereas, With admiration for her commitment to the people of her community and our entire state, we commend Representative Lyn Bankes as she completes her service in the Michigan House of Representatives. Over the course of her seven terms as a lawmaker, she has displayed exemplary dedication to Michigan's future. We deeply appreciate the insights and sacrifices she has given in her public service; and

Whereas, Lyn Bankes has long been a community activist in Livonia and southeastern Michigan. A graduate of Madonna University, she developed a reputation for her commitment to education through a host of organizations and her involvement with initiatives to help children outside the classroom as well. These experiences have blended well with her responsibilities since coming to Lansing following her first election in 1984; and

Whereas, Representative Bankes, who has garnered numerous awards for her leadership on issues involving health and families, has contributed significantly to the legislative process with her understanding of the impact of state government on our lives. She has demonstrated her knowledge in her committee assignments, especially her notable efforts as a member of the House Appropriations Committee. Her accomplishments with this central committee include earlier leadership as the chair of the Public Health Subcommittee and most recent efforts as a vice chair of the Retirement Subcommittee and the Family Independence Agency Subcommittee. In all facets of her service, Representative Bankes has displayed a true spirit of conviction and devotion to solving problems. Her example will benefit the Michigan Legislature far into the future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Lyn R. Bankes as she completes her service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Bankes as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 404.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable William Bobier.

Whereas, It is a pleasure to extend our thanks and best wishes to Representative Bill Bobier as he leaves the House after four outstanding terms of service to the people of his west Michigan district and our entire state. His passion for public service, his knowledge of complex issues, and his genuine concern for the future of our lakes and lands have provided an example that will long benefit Michigan. We offer this expression of our gratitude for all he has contributed to the legislative process during the past eight years; and

Whereas, A gentleman with a strong sense of identity with the pioneering values of family and farming that built our country, Bill Bobier has shared his energies with a host of public organizations in the Hesperia/Oceana County area over the years. He has contributed to numerous planning, zoning, and development groups in his part of the state, working hard to balance the need for preservation with responsible development policies. His many responsibilities have included his efforts as Ferry Township Supervisor. His deep understanding of issues and the workings of local government have been most helpful in his legislative endeavors since his 1990 election; and

Whereas, Representative Bill Bobier has contributed a great deal to the work of the Appropriations Committee, especially the Subcommittees on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, General Government, Agriculture, and Retirement. Representative Bobier has been a strong advocate for addressing the state's needs with responsibility and vision; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable William Bobier as he completes his dedicated service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Bobier as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 405.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Beverly A. Bodem.

Whereas, With deep appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and commitment she has devoted to her district and our state over the past eight years, we are proud to thank Representative Beverly Bodem as she concludes her efforts with this legislative body. Her professionalism in working for sound public policies for Michigan will continue to reap rewards into the future; and

Whereas, Beverly Bodem, who was born in Wisconsin and studied there and in Michigan, has pursued several career paths of service. With major study areas of education and health sciences and nursing, she has long been involved in issues of great importance to the people of this state. Her background includes experiences in the communications industry with radio, efforts establishing a health care training program at Alpena Community College, work in real estate, efforts with historical societies, and responsibilities as a legislative staffer in Lansing. This diversity of challenges has served her well in preparing her for the wide-ranging duties of lawmaking; and

Whereas, Since her election in 1990, Representative Bodem has shared her insights and contributed to significant changes in the manner in which Michigan has redefined itself in our changing world. She has been active with the Conservation, Environment, and Recreation and the Marine Affairs and Port Development Committees, as well as the Tourism Committee, which she chaired during the Eighty-eighth Legislature; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable BeverlyA. Bodem as she completes her service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Bodem as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 406.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Robert Brackenridge.

Whereas, As he completes his tenure of commitment to the House of Representatives, we are proud to honor Representative Robert Brackenridge and thank him for the standards of thoughtfulness, commitment, and unselfishness he has displayed as a lawmaker. His efforts have proven beneficial not only for his Berrien County district, but to our entire state; and

Whereas, A graduate of Kalamazoo College who earned his master's degree at the University of Michigan, Bob Brackenridge first came to Lansing following his 1990 election. He brought with him extensive experience in civic organizations and in local government, including service as the Berrien County Clerk. His strong bonds with his community and his understanding of the issues of greatest concern to his neighbors have guided him ever since; and

Whereas, Highlights of Representative Brackenridge's four terms in the House include his leadership with the bipartisan committee that crafted the new mechanisms to fund public education in Michigan. He has also been an important voice in the work before the House committees on taxation, tourism, and local government. In all aspects of his service, his thoroughness and unselfish approach to public service have provided an example worthy of emulation; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Robert Brackenridge as he brings to a close eight years of dedication to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Brackenridge as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 407.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Nick Ciaramitaro.

Whereas, The members of this legislative body are proud to commend and thank Representative Nick Ciaramitaro for his dedication to the people of this state as a lawmaker. His energy in working on issues that touch the lives of Michigan's citizens, businesses, and institutions has been unswerving, and his example will long be remembered; and

Whereas, Nick Ciaramitaro, a graduate of the University of Detroit and Wayne State University Law School, has been a strong believer in the political process all of his professional life. Prior to his election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1978, he distinguished himself through his efforts with numerous civic organizations, as the Roseville City Clerk, and as a congressional staff member. These experiences have proven invaluable throughout his two decades at the Capitol; and

Whereas, As the Michigan Legislature has coped with changes over the years, Representative Ciaramitaro has been a key part of discussions on issues of great importance to our state's future. He has been an active participant in the appropriations process as a longtime member of the House Appropriations Committee. His insights have contributed to the work of several subcommittees, and his knowledge of programs and policies has been deeply appreciated by his fellow committee members and many units of state government; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Nick Ciaramitaro as he brings to a close twenty years of dedicated service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Ciaramitaro as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 408.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Penny M. Crissman.

Whereas, It is with great admiration for her commitment to the people of our state that we honor and thank our friend and colleague, Representative Penny Crissman, as she brings to a close her tenure of service as a lawmaker. Her knowledge and thoughtfulness have benefited our state in many ways. We appreciate the dedication she has brought to the legislative process throughout her six years here; and

Whereas, A lifelong resident of Rochester, Representative Crissman served her beloved hometown in several capacities before bringing her talents to Lansing. For seven years, she distinguished herself on the Rochester City Council, and she also served as mayor for three years. Her understanding of local governmental operations and issues has been supplemented by her involvement in a host of civic groups and initiatives and by her many years in the legal profession. These responsibilities have given her a perspective that has enriched discussions on issues and public policy; and

Whereas, Since her election to the House of Representatives in 1992, Representative Crissman has been an active and diligent legislator. This has been evident in her enthusiasm in working with constituents and her contributions to various committees, including most recently the Consumer Protection, Education, Health Policy, and Local Government Committees. In all of these areas, she has also displayed a sense of courage and duty that has inspired many people; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Penny M. Crissman as she completes her service as a member of this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Crissman as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 409.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Alan L. Cropsey.

Whereas, It is a great pleasure for us to honor and thank Representative Alan Cropsey for his exemplary commitment to the people of his district and our entire state. As he brings to a close his efforts as a member of the House with the conclusion of the Eighty-ninth Legislature, we are proud to commend him on his contributions to the legislative process throughout his responsibilities as a lawmaker; and

Whereas, Born in Paw Paw, Alan Cropsey was educated at Bob Jones University in South Carolina and at Cooley Law School. His experiences have included work as an attorney and as a teacher. In all aspects of his life, he has incorporated strong principles of conservatism and faith, and he has blended these characteristics with his understanding of issues; and

Whereas, First elected to the House in 1978, Representative Cropsey served two terms before his election to the Michigan Senate in 1982, when he had the unique opportunity to serve alongside his father, Harmon. Since 1992, he has served again in the House, addressing a variety of issues and committee responsibilities. Representative Cropsey has contributed to the work of the Judiciary, Education, and Consumer Protection Committees, and previously served as the chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. To each of these posts, he brought enthusiasm and a genuine respect for the people of Michigan and concern for their future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Alan L. Cropsey as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Cropsey as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 410.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Candace A. Curtis.

Whereas, It is with admiration for her dedication to our state and her thoroughness in addressing issues as a lawmaker that we offer this expression of thanks to Representative Candace Curtis as she brings to a close her service to the House of Representatives. Through her devotion to her district, her participation through the committee process, and her work on numerous issues, she has strengthened Michigan and worked hard to shape a better future for our citizens; and

Whereas, Prior to her 1992 election, Representative Curtis, a lifelong resident of Genesee County, distinguished herself through her community involvement. She is a graduate of Michigan State University who contributed to the efforts of private businesses and public entities in many ways, including management experience with the district court. Her strong background in civic and charitable groups gave her insights into the concerns of others that have been invaluable in her legislative responsibilities; and

Whereas, In her three terms in the House since her 1992 election, Representative Curtis has been an active member of numerous committees, the heart of the legislative process. Most recently, she has served on committees seeking to meet the challenges before the state in the areas of education, including higher education, the judiciary, and transportation. Representative Curtis has also served as the alternate chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. In each of these posts, she has earned the gratitude of her fellow lawmakers and staff members; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable CandaceA. Curtis as she completes her service to this legislative body after six years; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Curtis as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 411.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Jessie F. Dalman.

Whereas, As she concludes her service to the Michigan House of Representatives, we are proud to honor and thank Representative Jessie Dalman for her exemplary commitment to our state and its future. Her spirit of concern for Michigan citizens, families, and businesses has been evident in all aspects of her work, and we deeply appreciate the effort she has put forth as a dedicated lawmaker; and

Whereas, A native of Detroit, Jessie Dalman was educated at Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University. She has directed her talents and knowledge to a host of key community, education, and health organizations and institutions over the years, both before and during her tenure as a lawmaker. For twelve years, she distinguished herself as a member of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, which included serving as the first woman chair in history. Her grasp of local issues and her understanding of the impact of state actions on local government have brought an important perspective to the Capitol; and

Whereas, Since coming to the House with her election in 1990, Representative Dalman has taken on many prominent issues, including efforts to promote stronger families and marriages. Her committee assignments have included her work with the Colleges and Universities, Education, and Judiciary Committees. In the Eighty-eighth Legislature, she chaired the House Higher Education Committee. Clearly, Michigan has benefited from her unselfish work as a lawmaker; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Jessie F. Dalman as she finishes her outstanding service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Dalman as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 412.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Barbara J. Dobb.

Whereas, It is with great appreciation for her many contributions to this legislative body over the past eight years that we honor and thank our friend and colleague, Representative Barbara Dobb, as she completes her service with the House. Her knowledge, perspective, and belief in our system of self-government have been invaluable on numerous issues, and her example of diligence has earned her the respect of people throughout the legislative branch and all of state government; and

Whereas, A graduate of Walsh College with bachelor's and master's degrees in the areas of accountancy and taxation, Barbara Dobb is an experienced certified public accountant. She has been very active with a variety of groups in her Oakland County community for many years. These have ranged from groups devoted to education and several chambers of commerce to professional organizations. Since her election in 1990, Representative Dobb has engaged her talents and experiences for the benefit of the people of the entire state through her service in the Michigan Legislature; and

Whereas, Representative Dobb's professional background has proven invaluable in her committee assignments, particularly her work on taxation, public utilities, and retirement issues. She was a key contributor to the bipartisan effort to revamp Michigan's school finance system. In addition to her expertise on specific legislation, Representative Dobb has shared her knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of the entire process. Our state is stronger for her efforts; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable BarbaraJ. Dobb as she completes her service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Dobb as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 413.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Agnes M. Dobronski.

Whereas, The members of this legislative body are pleased to offer this expression of best wishes and thanks to our friend and colleague Representative Agnes Dobronski as she brings to a close her outstanding efforts at the State Capitol. We commend her for her dedication to our state throughout her tenure as a lawmaker; and

Whereas, A native of Detroit, Agnes Dobronski has devoted herself to public service in many ways over the course of her life. She distinguished herself with her involvement in community life and in public education. A graduate of the Detroit College of Business who earned her master's degree in education administration from Eastern Michigan University, she worked as the director of business services for the Dearborn Public Schools. The experiences she gained in these responsibilities, as well as her insights from school board membership and her leadership with various organizations, have proven very valuable to her during her work as a lawmaker; and

Whereas, First elected to the House of Representatives in 1986 and elected again in 1990 and each term thereafter, Representative Dobronski has handled a wide range of committee assignments in her five terms. Her understanding of community concerns has been especially valuable to her duties as the chair of the House Committee on Local Government. Her contributions to our state will long be appreciated; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable AgnesM. Dobronski upon her retirement from the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Dobronski as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 414.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Robert L. Emerson.

Whereas, With great respect for his commitment to our state and gratitude for the contributions he has made to the legislative process, we commend and thank Representative Robert Emerson as he completes his work with this legislative body. His knowledge and enthusiasm for our system of self-government have provided an example of standards that have been appreciated by his fellow legislators and staff in the House of Representatives over the past eighteen years; and

Whereas, A native of Alpena, Bob Emerson came to the Michigan Legislature after distinguishing himself through his efforts as a union field representative. The communications skills, experience with issues of concern within his community, and spirit of activism exhibited in this position and in civic groups led to his election in 1980 to represent the people of his Flint district. These abilities have proven invaluable in his lawmaking responsibilities; and

Whereas, Representative Emerson has been a member of the House Appropriations Committee, working to match the state's limited resources with the needs of our citizens and institutions. He has been especially involved in issue areas of health, families, and joint capital outlay through his most recent subcommittee assignments and has served as the chair of the subcommittee on school aid and education. His dedication to our state has earned him the gratitude of many people; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our thanks to the Honorable Robert L. Emerson as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Emerson as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 415.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Frank M. Fitzgerald.

Whereas, As he completes his efforts with this legislative body, it is most appropriate to extend this expression of thanks to Representative Frank Fitzgerald. His deeply rooted respect for the heritage of lawmaking and public service have strengthened the Michigan Legislature and carried on a tradition of great importance not only to his distinguished family, but also to our entire state; and

Whereas, A native of Grand Ledge, Frank Fitzgerald earned his bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary and his law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School. Prior to his first election to the House in 1986, he directed his talents to his duties as an assistant prosecutor in Eaton County. He brought with him to the Capitol considerable understanding of the law and the manner in which it touches the lives of all citizens, businesses, and institutions; and

Whereas, Over the past twelve years, Representative Fitzgerald has been an articulate voice for a host of initiatives. He has also exerted his leadership skills in several positions, including his efforts as the Speaker Pro Tempore during the Eighty-eighth Legislature and his key role contributing to the success of shared power in the Eighty-seventh Legislature. Representative Fitzgerald has also displayed his thoroughness and thoughtfulness in committee work. Clearly, Michigan and the House of Representatives have reaped the rewards of his talents and commitment; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Frank M. Fitzgerald as he retires from the House of Representatives after twelve years of dedication; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Fitzgerald as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 416.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John F. Freeman.

Whereas, It is a pleasure to commend and thank our colleague, Representative John Freeman, as he completes his tenure of service to this legislative body. We appreciate his belief in our system of self-government and his commitment to strengthening Michigan's future. His enthusiasm for advancing the opportunities for working families has strengthened our state; and

Whereas, A native of Ann Arbor, John Freeman earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan before studying the law at the University of Detroit Law School. His experiences include work as an attorney with a Detroit firm as well as involvement in numerous civic groups, including the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. This background has proven to be very valuable in his work as a lawmaker since his first election to the House of Representatives in 1992; and

Whereas, During Representative Freeman's three terms as the voice of his Royal Oak, Madison Heights, and Hazel Park district, he has been an active and effective contributor to the work of several committees. He has most recently brought notable energy to his responsibilities with the House Constitutional and Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Judiciary, Labor and Occupational Safety, and Tax Policy Committees and to his work as the chair of the House Corrections Committee. His contributions to our state are deeply appreciated; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable John F. Freeman as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Freeman as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 417.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable David N. Galloway.

Whereas, With gratitude for his commitment to the people of this state and the skills he has shared as a lawmaker, we are proud to commend and thank Representative David Galloway as he completes his legislative service with the House. Over the course of his work in Lansing at the State Capitol, he has earned the respect of his colleagues and staff members and contributed significantly to the legislative process; and

Whereas, Representative Galloway, a veteran of service with the United States Army and a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, where he was an All-American athlete, was elected to the first of his three consecutive terms as State Representative in 1992. He brought with him an impressive array of experiences. His background has included more than two decades as a police officer; success as a business owner; extensive involvement and leadership with law enforcement organizations, chambers of commerce, and civic groups; and work with numerous service agencies. Insights gained in these positions have proven invaluable in his efforts to shape public policy as a lawmaker; and

Whereas, In addition to his dedication to the people of his Oakland County district, Representative Galloway has devoted himself to Michigan's future through his committee responsibilities. He has been a thoughtful member of committees dealing with issues as diverse as corrections, utilities, transportation, judiciary, mental health, and marine affairs. His diligence will long be remembered; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable David N. Galloway as he brings to a close his distinguished tenure of service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Galloway as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 418.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John Gernaat.

Whereas, With great respect for the commitment he has shared throughout his service as a lawmaker, we are proud to honor and thank Representative John Gernaat as he finishes his distinguished tenure with the House. His businesslike approach to his responsibilities has been important not only to his grateful constituents, but also to his colleagues and staff in the Michigan Legislature; and

Whereas, Representative John Gernaat was first elected to this legislative body in a special election in 1991. He brought with him to Lansing a wealth of diverse experiences through his career in banking and his long-time involvement in agriculture as the owner of dairy, beef, and cash crop farming operations. He also is an integral part of community life through his leadership in church, youth, farm, and civic groups. These efforts have given him insights that have proven invaluable as a legislator; and

Whereas, In addition to his work on his own initiatives, Representative Gernaat has been an active contributor to the efforts of several committees. His responsibilities have included his work with the Agriculture, Commerce, Forestry and Mineral Rights, and Transportation Committees during the Eighty-ninth Legislature. To each of these, he has brought the thoughtfulness and diligence he has demonstrated in all aspects of his life. His example will long be remembered; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable John Gernaat as he brings to a close his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Gernaat as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 419.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Donald H. Gilmer.

Whereas, It is most appropriate to extend this expression of thanks and best wishes to Representative Donald Gilmer as he completes his eleventh term of service in the House of Representatives. Over the course of his distinguished tenure, he has exerted a strong positive impact on our state through his leadership, his knowledge, and his ability to bring people together to solve problems; and

Whereas, Born in Battle Creek, Don Gilmer was first elected to the Michigan Legislature in 1976. He came to Lansing with experience in local government as a member of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners and a member of that county's Human Services Commission. He also arrived with insights gained through civic organizations; and

Whereas, Representative Gilmer has brought a practical, common sense style to his duties. Over a period of great change in public attitudes toward government and public institutions, he has been a voice of reason in addressing public policy questions, keeping the state's long-term needs in mind. He has developed notable and invaluable expertise in budgetary matters as a long-time member of the House Appropriations Committee. His prior work as the chair of this key committee stands as testimony to the trust he has earned among people of all points of view. Members and staff on both sides of the political aisle have relied upon his expertise and advice in the complex process of matching genuine state needs with appropriate state resources. Michigan has benefited from his unselfishness in many ways; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable DonaldH. Gilmer as he leaves the House of Representatives after twenty-two years of dedication as a lawmaker; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Gilmer as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 420.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Michael J. Goschka.

Whereas, It is with gratitude for his dedication to our state and his commitment to public service that we honor Representative Michael Goschka and thank him for his contributions as a member of this legislative body. His energies and sense of concern have been important in several issue areas and have reaped many rewards for our state and for his Saginaw County district over the past three terms; and

Whereas, A native and lifelong resident of Saginaw County, Michael Goschka is a graduate of Cornerstone College who worked for several years at Dow Corning prior to his initial election to the House in 1992. Previously, this active gentleman amassed an impressive record of leadership with a host of civic, veterans, and community groups over the years. The bonds of communications he developed through these numerous organizations have proven invaluable to him and to the legislative process as well since he came to the Capitol; and

Whereas, Representative Goschka has taken on many responsibilities during his six years in the House. In addition to his own legislative initiatives, he has shared his expertise and vision as an active member of several committees. These include his recent membership on the House Oversight and Ethics, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs, and Tax Policy Committees. In addition, he has offered bills to deal with the pressing issue of how we punish offenders and the challenge of establishing meaningful and effective sentencing guidelines for offenders. His efforts are an example of responsiveness to the needs of our society; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable MichaelJ. Goschka as he completes his tenure of service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Goschka as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 421.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Michael J. Griffin.

Whereas, It is with great respect for his dedication to this legislative body over the past twenty-six years that we honor and thank Representative Michael Griffin upon the occasion of his retirement. Michigan has benefited from his unselfishness in many ways, and as he completes his service, we are proud to acknowledge the contributions he has made through his consistency, integrity, and devotion to his beloved home state; and

Whereas, A native of Jackson, Mike Griffin served in the Army and earned his degree from the University of Michigan before working in manufacturing. He began his public service in local government, serving on the Jackson City Commission prior to his election to the House of Representatives in 1972; and

Whereas, Throughout his work on legislation in committees and on the House floor, Representative Griffin has earned the respect of members on both sides of the political aisle. He has consistently displayed dedication and a personal approach to his job. His sense of humor has been especially valuable as a means of maintaining perspective in an often stressful atmosphere; and

Whereas, Representative Griffin has worked on a wide range of issues during an era of great transition in Michigan's economy. Most recently, he has worked through the Health Policy and Public Utilities Committees and has chaired the House Commerce Committee. He takes with him into retirement the friendship and admiration of many people; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable MichaelJ. Griffin as he retires following twenty-six years of dedicated commitment to his community and this state as a lawmaker; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Griffin as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 422.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable David M. Gubow.

Whereas, It is with great respect for his outstanding dedication to our state that we extend this expression of thanks to Representative David M. Gubow as he completes his legislative service to the House. Over the course of his seven terms as a lawmaker, Representative Gubow exerted a strong positive impact on state government. The example of his thoroughness and energy will long benefit Michigan; and

Whereas, David Gubow attended the University of Michigan, where he earned his bachelor's degree and a varsity letter for hockey. This diversity of talent parallels his work in many areas throughout his career. He studied law at the University of Detroit and has worked as an attorney and as an activist in a host of organizations. Insights gained through these endeavors have proven invaluable since he came to Lansing and the Capitol following his 1984 election to the House of Representatives; and

Whereas, As a lawmaker, Representative Gubow has brought considerable knowledge and thoughtfulness to the legislative process. His grasp of issues has been helpful to his fellow members. This has been especially evident in his committee work. He has been most effective with committees working in the areas of health, mental health, taxation, and judiciary and has most recently served as chair of the House Insurance Committee. His diligence has been deeply appreciated; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable David M. Gubow as he brings to a close his distinguished tenure of service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Gubow as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 423.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Beverly S. Hammerstrom.

Whereas, It is with deep appreciation for her commitment to the people of our state that we commend and thank Beverly Hammerstrom for her service with the House of Representatives over the past six years. Her commitment, her knowledge in several important issue areas, and her thoroughness have enhanced the lawmaking process throughout her tenure. She has earned the admiration of members and staff in Lansing as well as her district; and

Whereas, Beverly Hammerstrom came to Lansing in 1993 with a wide range of experiences in both the private and public sectors. A graduate of the University of Toledo with bachelor's and master's degrees, she has distinguished herself as a teacher, small business owner, and Bedford Township Clerk for twelve years. The skills she developed in these posts have combined with her diligence and experience with various organizations to enhance her effectiveness as a lawmaker; and

Whereas, Representative Hammerstrom has exercised her considerable skills in efforts to revamp the state's laws dealing with mental health and in several other fields. She has contributed to the work of committees on technology and computer development, local government, and health policy, and she served as the chair of the House Mental Health Committee for the Eighty-eighth Legislature, when the Mental Health Code was revised significantly. In all of these responsibilities, Representative Hammerstrom has earned the respect not only of her fellow legislators, but of staff members and citizen groups also; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable BeverlyS. Hammerstrom as she completes her service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Hammerstrom as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 424.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Clark A. Harder.

Whereas, It is with gratitude for his hard work and commitment to our state that we commend Representative Clark Harder as he brings to a close his tenure of service in the House. With his record of dedication on numerous key issues and service to this legislative body that predates his work as a legislator, this distinguished gentleman has contributed a great deal to the legislature and our entire state; and

Whereas, A native of Owosso, Clark Harder earned a degree in journalism at Michigan State University. His professional experiences include numerous positions in broadcasting in his hometown. He brought his talents in communications to the House of Representatives as a staffer, serving in a caucus position and as an administrative assistant. His ability to articulate various points of view has proven valuable throughout his years at the Capitol; and

Whereas, First elected to the House in 1990, Representative Harder has been an effective lawmaker and a strong advocate for progress for our state. His knowledge of the legislative process has been put to good use in his responsibilities on the House Appropriations Committee. His subcommittee assignments have included work in the areas of agriculture, corrections, and retirement, and he has served as the chair of the transportation subcommittee. In these roles, his efforts have touched many lives; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Clark A. Harder as he concludes his exemplary service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Harder as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 425.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Jack Horton.

Whereas, It is a pleasure to extend this expression of thanks to Representative Jack Horton as he brings to a close his efforts as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. We are proud to commend him for the manner in which his personal sense of commitment, thoroughness, and dedication have contributed to the shaping of public policy in our state over the past eight years; and

Whereas, Jack Horton, a graduate of Grand Rapids Baptist College who also studied political science at Calvin College, came to the State Capitol following his 1990 election with experience in a variety of responsibilities. In addition to work in the corporate world with Herman Miller and Michigan Bell, he has devoted himself to numerous duties within his church and with youth groups. These varied roles have given him insights that have been evident in his work as a lawmaker; and

Whereas, Throughout his tenure, Representative Horton has been especially active working on behalf of Michigan's children and families. In addition to his involvement on specific legislative initiatives, Representative Horton has distinguished himself in committee discussions. His efforts have been highlighted by his recent work with the Agriculture, Human Services and Children, and Tourism Committees and his committee chair responsibilities in the Eighty-eighth and Eighty-seventh Legislatures. Representative Horton leaves with the respect of both his community and colleagues; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Jack Horton as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Horton as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 426.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Shirley Johnson.

Whereas, It is most appropriate to offer this expression of thanks and best wishes to Representative Shirley Johnson as she brings to a close her distinguished tenure of public service as a state lawmaker with the House. Throughout her career, she has advanced standards of dedication and effectiveness that will long benefit the people of Michigan; and

Whereas, Shirley Johnson, who studied at Oakland Community College and at Wayne State University, compiled an impressive record of leadership in a wide range of civic organizations. Her background includes numerous administrative posts and commitment to educational, health, and other groups. Following her 1980 election to the House of Representatives from her Oakland County community, she brought these experiences with her to the Capitol. The awards and honors that have come her way over the years since that time provide testimony to her effectiveness as a lawmaker; and

Whereas, While Representative Johnson has been a strong voice for her district on all issues, she has been especially active in shaping state policies through her duties with the House Appropriations Committee. Her knowledge of programs and understanding of the pressures of using limited resources wisely has been very important in subcommittees dealing with health, regulatory agencies, capital outlay, and other areas. Her efficiency and leadership have provided an outstanding example to other lawmakers and staff; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Shirley Johnson upon the occasion of her completion of her service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Johnson as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 427.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Greg Kaza.

Whereas, With the completion of the Eighty-ninth Legislature, Representative Greg Kaza will be bringing to a close his dedicated efforts with this legislative body. It is a pleasure to commend and thank him for his commitment to our state and its future; and

Whereas, A native of the Downriver area and a graduate of the University of Detroit, Greg Kaza has studied economics and public policy through several organizations and formats. He has written numerous articles on issues and has distinguished himself as a policy analyst and adjunct professor. He has approached every responsibility with great enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity; and

Whereas, As a lawmaker, Representative Kaza has been a strong independent voice for change. He has been especially active promoting greater access to the process and institutions of government through the technology of computers as a means of providing information to citizens. This reflects his own deeply held belief in the importance of empowering people in governmental decision making; and

Whereas, Representative Kaza, who was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1992, has contributed to the work of several committees. Most recently, he has dedicated himself to the issues before committees dealing with commerce, constitutional and civil rights, senior citizens and veterans affairs, and computer technology. We have appreciated his thoughtfulness and diligence; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Greg Kaza as he brings to a close his tenure with this legislative body after six years of service; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Kaza as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 428.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Alvin H. Kukuk.

Whereas, It is with great respect for his commitment to our state and deep appreciation for his contributions to its future through his work as a lawmaker that we commend Representative Alvin H. Kukuk. As he completes his tenure with the House of Representative, we thank him for his dedication to the legislative process over the past six years; and

Whereas, A lifelong resident of Macomb County, Alvin Kukuk has contributed to its commerce, government, and institutions throughout his entire life. This service has ranged from leadership in Macomb Township government and efforts as a township inspector to involvement through the volunteer fire department. His experiences also include serving as a county commissioner, several years with the Michigan National Guard, responsibilities as treasurer of the Macomb Township Economic Development Corporation, work as a small business owner, and efforts with numerous community groups; and

Whereas, As a legislator, Representative Kukuk has been an active member of several committees, including the House Commerce, Marine Affairs and Port Development, and Public Utilities Committees. His diverse background has proven very valuable not only to the process of crafting laws, but also in providing insights to his colleagues; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Alvin H. Kukuk as he brings to a close his work as a member of this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Kukuk as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 429.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Burton Leland.

Whereas, It is with great respect for his service to the people of this state over the past eighteen years that we commend the Honorable Burton Leland as he completes his work with the Michigan House of Representatives. Throughout his tenure as a lawmaker, Representative Leland has exhibited a strong commitment to the legislative process and to serving his constituents; and

Whereas, A native Detroiter, Burton Leland earned his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University and his master's degree at the University of Michigan. Prior to directing his talents to public service with the Michigan Legislature, he dedicated himself to others in the field of social work and was a member of the National Association of Social Workers. His compassion and understanding of issues led to his election in 1980 to the first of his nine terms as State Representative; and

Whereas, As a legislator, Representative Leland has displayed genuine concern for the state's future and considerable energy in seeking solutions to difficult public policy issues. He has made notable contributions through his activism in committee assignments. His leadership has been especially valuable in the area of transportation as the chair of the House Transportation Committee. We appreciate his fine efforts on behalf of our state; now, therefore, beit

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Burton Leland as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Leland as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 430.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Clyde LeTarte.

Whereas, With gratitude for his service to the Michigan Legislature and appreciation for his lifetime of dedication to education in our state, we are proud to commend our friend and colleague Clyde LeTarte as he brings to a close his tenure as a lawmaker in the House. With his knowledge, fair-minded approach to solving problems, and sense of perspective, Representative LeTarte has earned the respect of both his constituents and people at the State Capitol; and

Whereas, When Clyde LeTarte came to Lansing following a special election in 1993, he brought with him impeccable credentials as an educator. A graduate of Muskegon Community College and Hope College who earned his master's and doctoral degrees from Michigan State University, Representative LeTarte has distinguished himself in virtually all aspects of education. His career includes teaching junior high, senior high, and college students; several college administrative posts; and achievements as an author and consultant. Immediately prior to his election to the House of Representatives, he served as the president of Jackson Community College; and

Whereas, As a lawmaker, Representative LeTarte has provided thoughtful insights in discussions on a host of public policy issues. Most recently, he has worked through the Colleges and Universities, Education, Public Retirement, and Public Utilities Committees. During the Eighty-eighth Legislature, he was a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the chair of its subcommittee on community colleges. Michigan has certainly benefited from his talents in many ways; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Clyde LeTarte as he completes his service to the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative LeTarte as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 431.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John T. Llewellyn.

Whereas, As the Eighty-ninth Legislature draws to a close, it is most appropriate to salute Representative John Llewellyn as he completes his service to the House. The knowledge, dedication, and energy he has exhibited over the past six years has had a significant positive impact on our state. We offer our thanks to this unselfish gentleman for his work to make Michigan stronger as we face the future; and

Whereas, John Llewellyn, a graduate of Alma College, compiled an impressive record in public service and agriculture prior to embarking upon service in the Michigan Legislature following his 1992 election to the House. As an orchard owner, he has vital experience in one of Michigan's key agricultural areas. In addition to this demanding work, he has fashioned a second career in community service. His involvements include efforts as a Newaygo County Commissioner, member of his township zoning appeals and health boards, service to the county zoning and planning board and public works board, and efforts with agricultural organizations. This background prepared him well for the issues and negotiations of state government; and

Whereas, Representative Llewellyn's record in the House is marked by accomplishments in several areas, especially in addressing insurance concerns. For the Eighty-eighth Legislature, he chaired the Insurance Committee. His other committee responsibilities have included his most recent assignments with the Constitutional and Civil Rights, Health Policy, and Labor and Occupational Safety Committees, in addition to being the minority vice chair of Insurance. Clearly, his work has strengthened our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable John Llewellyn as he brings to a close his tenure of service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Llewellyn as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 432.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Terry London.

Whereas, With the conclusion of the Eighty-ninth Legislature, Representative Terry London will be completing his tenure of commitment as a member of this legislative body. We are proud to acknowledge his dedication to public service and to offer our thanks for the manner in which his knowledge, energy, and insights have helped shape public policy through the legislative process; and

Whereas, A native of the Blue Water community he has represented in Lansing, Terry London was active in several areas prior to directing his talents to public service as a lawmaker. He has worked in farming in both cash crop and dairy operations, served as a customer representative with Detroit Edison, devoted four years to the Navy, and operated a small business. These wide-ranging experiences gave him a valuable background from which to address issues before the Michigan Legislature; and

Whereas, First elected in 1984 and elected to five consecutive terms beginning in 1988, Representative London has contributed to the debates on numerous key issues. He has been especially important in the legislature's consideration of transportation matters, having served as the chair of the Transportation Committee. His understanding of this area, so significant to our state's future, has characterized his impact on our state as a lawmaker. We thank him for his fine efforts; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Terry London as he brings to a close his service to the people of this state with this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative London as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 433.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Allen L. Lowe.

Whereas, With great appreciation for his conscientious efforts over the past six years, we are proud to honor and thank Representative Allen Lowe for his dedication to the people of Michigan as a member of the House. His sense of commitment and his diligence have rightfully earned him the respect of members and staff and the gratitude of our state; and

Whereas, A native of Grayling, Allen Lowe has served others for all of his adult life. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University who worked as a teacher and administrator in public and private schools in Michigan for twenty-four years before shifting his sights to the law and public service. A 1990 graduate of Cooley Law School, he worked in private practice before his 1992 election from his district in the northern Lower Peninsula; and

Whereas, As a legislator, Representative Lowe has maintained close ties with his home district, which spans an area with considerable public lands and forests. His efforts with the Forestry and Mineral Rights and the Tourism Committees have been notable, not only for his own region, but for vast segments of our state. He has also served with great effectiveness on the Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs Committee, which he chaired during the Eighty-eighth Legislature. In all his responsibilities, he has displayed the highest standards of service, efficiency, and concern; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Allen L. Lowe as he brings to a close his distinguished service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Lowe as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 434.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Thomas C. Mathieu.

Whereas, It is a pleasure to commend the Honorable Thomas Mathieu as he retires from his exemplary career of public service with the Michigan House of Representatives. Over the course of his twelve terms as a lawmaker, he has been a source of information and leadership on numerous issues and has greatly enhanced the effectiveness of the legislative process for the benefit of our entire state; and

Whereas, First elected from his Kent County district in 1974, Representative Tom Mathieu came to Lansing with extensive experience in community work. He brought with him insights gained during his involvement with the Kent Community Action Program, the West Side Complex Neighborhood Center, and the Grand Rapids Community Relations Commission. Throughout his years at the Capitol, he always maintained the same concern for working people and their families he displayed in these posts; and

Whereas, Highlights of Representative Mathieu's legislative efforts include laws that provide practical help to a great number of Michigan households, such as measures dealing with the taxation of home improvements and heating assistance. With his knowledge of state government, he has been a vital contributor to the work of the House Appropriations Committee as a long-time member and vice chair. His impact has been particularly notable in strengthening the state's community colleges. Clearly, Representative Mathieu has set standards that will long be remembered in the Michigan Legislature; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable ThomasC. Mathieu as he retires after twenty-four years of dedication as a member of this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Mathieu as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 435.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Jim McBryde.

Whereas, It is a great pleasure to extend this expression of respect and gratitude to Representative Jim McBryde as he brings to a close his service as a member of the House. His efforts as a lawmaker have exemplified the sense of civic involvement and the unselfishness that have marked all aspects of his life. We offer him our thanks and best wishes for a job well done; and

Whereas, A graduate of Central Michigan University, Jim McBryde has long been active in community affairs in the Isabella and Clare region of our state. His background includes extensive experience in sales and marketing and a host of affiliations with business, local government, and other groups. Among his leadership posts were his efforts as the founding chair of the Isabella County 9-1-1 board and six years on the Isabella County Commission. The insights he gleaned from these types of responsibilities have stood Representative McBryde in good stead since coming to the Michigan Legislature following his 1990 election to the House; and

Whereas, During his four terms as a legislator, Representative McBryde has earned the respect of members and staff through his conscientiousness and dedication. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, he has played a key role in shaping the state's budget and providing for the programs that serve our citizens directly. Previously, he chaired the State Police and Military Affairs Subcommittee. The impact of his work will long benefit the people of his district and our entire state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Jim McBryde as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative McBryde as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 436.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Michelle A. McManus.

Whereas, It is a great pleasure to offer this expression of our respect and admiration for Representative Michelle McManus as she brings to a close her service to the House. Her sense of concern for individual families and businesses and her belief in our system of self-government have been deeply appreciated by everyone at the Capitol. We are proud to thank her for her fine efforts working on behalf of her district and our entire state; and

Whereas, A graduate of Central Michigan University, Michelle McManus worked in the legislative arena as an aide in the House of Representatives and the Senate before taking the initiative to run to represent her home area of Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties. Prior to her 1992 election, she had been active in civic groups, including the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan. Her experience in the legislative branch and her knowledge of her community have proven invaluable during her tenure as a lawmaker; and

Whereas, Representative McManus has exhibited notable enthusiasm for efforts to strengthen Michigan to prepare for the challenges of the future. She has been an active member of several committees and a consistent voice for greater efficiency in public policies. She has contributed to the work of the Conservation, Environment, and Recreation, the Constitutional and Civil Rights, and the Human Services and Children Committees. Michigan has benefited from her accomplishments as a legislator in many ways; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable MichelleA. McManus as she completes her service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative McManus as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 437.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable James McNutt.

Whereas, It is most appropriate to commend Representative James McNutt and thank him for his exemplary service as a lawmaker over the past eight years. His dedication, unselfishness, and abiding belief in our system of self-government have constituted a model for his fellow members and staff. We wish him well in the years to come; and

Whereas, A graduate of Michigan State University with both bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice, James McNutt has served his neighbors and our state all of his professional life. His work on the front lines of our law enforcement network includes nineteen years as a parole officer and fourteen years as the Midland County Sheriff. These experiences have made his a respected voice on issues of law enforcement that are very significant to individuals, families, and businesses all across Michigan; and

Whereas, Representative McNutt was first elected to serve the people of his Midland area district in 1990. In his four terms, this thoughtful gentleman has exhibited the highest standards of integrity, thoroughness, and professionalism. He has contributed to the work of several committees, sharing his input on some of the most important policy questions facing our state. Most recently, he has been a member of the Education, Judiciary, and Conservation, Environment, and Recreation Committees. During the Eighty-eighth Legislature, he served on the Appropriations Committee and as the chair of the Corrections Subcommittee; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable James McNutt as he completes his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative McNutt as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 438.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable James Mick Middaugh.

Whereas, With great admiration for his long and accomplishment-filled tenure of service as a lawmaker, we are proud to honor and thank Representative Mick Middaugh as he brings to a close his efforts with the House at the conclusion of the Eighty-ninth Legislature. His deep understanding of the legislative process and his commitment to Michigan's future have reaped many rewards for our state; and

Whereas, Elected in 1982 to the first of his eight terms, Representative Middaugh brought with him an exceptional depth of knowledge gained from several years as an aide in the Michigan Senate. With additional experiences in factory and farm work, as a teacher, and as an active participant in numerous civic groups, Representative Middaugh has been a strong voice for the people of his southwestern Michigan community; and

Whereas, Representative Middaugh has been especially active in promoting and preserving Michigan's rich legacy of natural resources. As the vice chair, chair, and co-chair at various times of the committee committed to the conservation of our waters and woods, he has played a key role with programs and policies that impact every citizen, visitor, and business of this state. His work in these and in other policy areas will long strengthen Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable James Mick Middaugh as he retires following sixteen years of dedication as a member of this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Middaugh as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 439.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Tom Middleton.

Whereas, It is a great pleasure to offer this expression of thanks and best wishes to Representative Tom Middleton as he brings to a close his efforts as a lawmaker in the House. With his personal sense of commitment, respect for our system of self-government, and willingness to take on responsibilities on many issues, he has made notable contributions to the legislative process and earned admirers throughout our state; and

Whereas, A native of Oakland County, Tom Middleton distinguished himself in agriculture long before directing his considerable talents and energies to public service. In addition to his experience owning and operating a farm, he also exercised leadership with a host of farm organizations. Since his 1990 election to the Michigan House of Representatives, Representative Middleton has brought his communications and problem-solving skills to the challenge of developing state-wide public policy; and

Whereas, Representative Middleton has channeled his abilities and energies through his work on several committees, in addition to his direct efforts with his constituents. He has displayed understanding of issues throughout his duties with the House Education, Forestry and Mineral Rights, Tax Policy, and Transportation Committees most recently, and in his leadership with the Eighty-eighth Legislature as the chair of the Agriculture Committee. In all aspects of his service, he exhibited a true devotion to our system of self-government; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Tom Middleton as he completes his service to this legislative body after eight years of dedication; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Middleton as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 440.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Michael E. Nye.

Whereas, As the Eighty-ninth Legislature draws to a close, it is a pleasure for members and staff of this legislative body to join in thanking and honoring Representative Michael Nye as he finishes his work after sixteen years of diligence. His commitment to our state and to the development of sound public policy as a lawmaker provides a model that will long be remembered and appreciated; and

Whereas, Michael Nye, a veteran of military service with the Army, came to Lansing and the State Capitol following his election in 1982. Over the years, this talented gentleman has earned great respect through his ability, understanding of issues, and willingness to resolve difficult problems. A graduate of Purdue University who earned his juris doctorate at the University of Detroit, Representative Nye has brought to his legislative duties the unique perspective of being an attorney and a farmer. His affiliations have included both legal groups and local agricultural organizations; and

Whereas, Representative Nye has been a key figure in several areas of public policy. He has contributed his expertise to the development of legislation on Michigan's justice system and major changes in property taxes and school financing. Highlights of his wide-ranging committee work include his accomplishments on agriculture and corrections issues and his achievements as the former chair of the House Judiciary Committee. Representative Nye has certainly advanced our state in many ways; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable MichaelE. Nye as he completes sixteen years of dedicated effort as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Nye as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 441.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Dennis Olshove.

Whereas, With the conclusion of the Eighty-ninth Legislature, Representative Dennis Olshove will be bringing to a close eight years of distinguished service to the people of this state as a lawmaker. It is a pleasure for us to express our admiration for his belief in our system of self-government and to thank him for the contributions he has made to the legislative process throughout his tenure; and

Whereas, A native of Detroit who earned his bachelor's degree in communications from Michigan State University, Dennis Olshove won the first of his four consecutive terms representing the people of his Warren and Sterling Heights district in 1990. Representative Olshove has devoted himself to the difficult task of matching limited resources with the needs of our state. In addressing this challenge, he has relied upon his experiences, including his involvement in several community groups and his prior responsibilities as a legislative staff member; and

Whereas, Among Representative Olshove's most important contributions have been his efforts in committee work. Most recently, he has directed his energies to the committees on commerce, marine affairs, regulatory affairs, and transportation. As the chair of the Public Utilities Committee, he provided leadership in an area of particular significance in our age of technological changes. In each of these roles, he has made notable contributions to Michigan's future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Dennis Olshove as he completes his distinguished efforts as a member of this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Olshove as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 442.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Lynn F. Owen.

Whereas, As the Eighty-ninth Legislature draws to a close, it is most appropriate to express gratitude to Representative Lynn Owen as he finishes his tenure with this legislative body. Over the course of his seven terms, he has contributed significantly to the legislative process and to a host of initiatives on behalf of the people of our state. His example of commitment has earned him the respect of his fellow lawmakers and staff; and

Whereas, A decorated veteran of service to our country with the Marine Corps in Vietnam, Lynn Owen has exhibited a strong sense of personal duty in various elements of public service. Prior to his 1984 election to the House, he was active in local government as a township supervisor and assessor. He has also been a leader in public safety organizations, including fire departments and ambulance service operations. These responsibilities, coupled with his involvement in civic groups, including several veterans organizations, have given him insights that have been helpful in his work as a legislator; and

Whereas, Representative Owen, in addition to his diligence in responding to the needs and concerns of his community, has rendered important service as a member of the House Appropriations Committee. His subcommittee work has most recently included chairing the subcommittees on general government and on corrections. His knowledge and thoroughness have served our state and the legislative branch well; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Lynn F. Owen as he completes his service to the House of Representatives after fourteen years of dedication; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Owen as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 443.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Glenn S. Oxender.

Whereas, It is with great respect for his accomplishments as a legislator and admiration for his commitment to our state that we salute and thank Glenn Oxender as he leaves this legislative body. During his eight terms, Representative Oxender has exhibited the highest standards of public service and provided a fine example to all who work for Michigan's future; and

Whereas, A native of St. Joseph County, Glenn Oxender has devoted himself to others in his southwestern Michigan district community all his life. He is a graduate of Manchester College who earned his master's degree at Western Michigan University and taught mathematics and computer science for many years in the Sturgis Public Schools. In addition to his work in public education, Representative Oxender has also garnered experience as a farmer, as a leader in his church, and as a community activist; and

Whereas, Representative Oxender has been especially active through his legislative career in the realm of education. During an era of great change in what people expect from our schools and many changes in approaches to this task, he has been a constant and articulate voice for quality. In addition to his work on revisions of laws regarding education and school financing, he has worked as a member of the House Appropriations Committee and is a former chair of the subcommittee on education and school aid. Clearly, his devotion to our state has reaped many rewards for our citizens; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Glenn S. Oxender as he completes his service to the Michigan House of Representatives after twenty years of dedication; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Oxender as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 444.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Joseph Palamara.

Whereas, It is with great respect for the impact of his professionalism and thoroughness as a lawmaker that we commend our friend and colleague Joseph Palamara as he finishes his service to this legislative body. We thank him for his positive contributions and commend him on the accomplishments of his public service; and

Whereas, A native of Wyandotte, Joseph Palamara studied at Michigan State University, where he was an All-American athlete, and the Detroit College of Law, where he earned his juris doctorate. His spirit of concern for others led to his involvement in civic affairs and his 1984 election to the Michigan House of Representatives. In his seven terms as a legislator, Representative Palamara has incorporated both his training in the law and his sense of community activism; and

Whereas, Representative Palamara has earned the trust of his fellow lawmakers through his personal integrity and dedication to the people of our state. He has been an effective member of numerous committees and has distinguished himself through his leadership as the chair of the House Health Policy Committee. In this role, Representative Palamara has been a key part of discussions that impact all Michigan families. Clearly, his insights and diligence have strengthened Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Joseph Palamara as he brings to a close his service as a member of the House; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Palamara as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 445.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Mary Lou Parks.

Whereas, It is with respect for her conscientious service to her community and state that we are proud to commend our colleague Mary Lou Parks as she completes her service as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. Her talents and energies have been deeply appreciated not only by her fellow lawmakers over the past few years, but also by the citizens of this state; and

Whereas, Since her election as a State Representative in a special election in 1993, Mary Lou Parks has exhibited the same spirit of community-mindedness that has long marked her leadership in civic groups. Indeed, the insights she gained through her long years of involvement in a host of organizations in the Detroit community have given her a valuable perspective in addressing the issues facing our state; and

Whereas, Representative Parks has distinguished herself with her strong bonds with her constituents. In turn, her understanding of the issues facing Michigan's people has earned her the respect of her fellow lawmakers. This has been apparent in each of the committee responsibilities she has handled during her tenure, especially her most recent work during the Eighty-ninth Legislature as a member of the House Appropriations Committee; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Mary Lou Parks as she completes her service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Parks as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 446.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Kirk A. Profit.

Whereas, As he brings to a close his service to this legislative body, we are proud to commend Representative Kirk Profit and extend best wishes for the future. His work as a lawmaker has been deeply appreciated not only by his Ypsilanti area district, but by his fellow legislators and staff members as well; and

Whereas, Kirk Profit, a graduate of Eastern Michigan University who earned his law degree from the University of Detroit, distinguished himself in law enforcement in Washtenaw County and through civic groups prior to coming to Lansing as a key assistant to the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. His varied experiences with the law and the legislative process have proven invaluable since his first election to the House in 1988; and

Whereas, In his five terms, Representative Profit has approached his duties with enthusiasm and innovation. He has strengthened the institution through his commitment to our state in his work with constituents and his sense of duty. Representative Profit has devoted himself to the work of committees dealing with such diverse issues as insurance, regulatory matters, health, and utilities. Most recently, he has chaired the House Tax Policy Committee, which has a profound impact on individuals and businesses and the delivery of essential services. We have greatly appreciated his spirit of dedication; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Kirk A. Profit as he completes his service to the Michigan House of Representatives after ten years of dedication; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Profit as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 447.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Kim A. Rhead.

Whereas, It is a great pleasure to extend this expression of our gratitude and best wishes to Representative Kim Rhead as he completes his service to this state through this legislative body. His thoughtfulness, dedication, and insights have been deeply appreciated by his colleagues and staff at the Capitol. We thank him at this milestone in his life; and

Whereas, A graduate of Central Michigan University, Kim Rhead amassed an impressive record of civic activism long before his initial election to the House of Representatives in 1992. His background includes accomplishments as a teacher and fifteen years in the banking industry. Most importantly, he has taken on a wide range of responsibilities with community groups of all kinds, especially in the Sandusky area. For several years before coming to Lansing, he dedicated himself to local government as a member of the Sandusky City Council; and

Whereas, As a lawmaker, Representative Rhead has been a strong voice for efforts to strengthen Michigan's business climate and to enhance the effectiveness of government at all levels. He has contributed significantly to the work of the Commerce, Labor and Occupational Safety, Marine Affairs and Port Development, and Public Retirement Committees, as well as the Joint Committee on Legislative Retirement. Clearly, his work has been very important during an era of great change in the Michigan Legislature; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Kim A. Rhead as he completes his service to this legislative body with the conclusion of the Eighty-ninth Legislature; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Rhead as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 448.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Mary B. Schroer.

Whereas, It is a great pleasure to offer this expression of our thanks and best wishes to Representative Mary Schroer as she brings to a close her tenure with the Michigan House of Representatives following six years of service. Her thoughtfulness, belief in the institution, and energy have contributed significantly to the always challenging work of addressing the state's problems through sound public policy; and

Whereas, Mary Schroer has worked on behalf of the people of her Ann Arbor district in many capacities over the years. She has devoted herself to a host of civic organizations and causes in addition to ten years of commitment to the community as a legislative assistant in the Michigan Senate. Her experiences in these roles provided Representative Schroer with a unique perspective, which has been a key to her style and effectiveness as a lawmaker; and

Whereas, As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Representative Schroer has played a key role in shaping state government programs. Her knowledge and understanding have been important to creating the budgets for operations in the areas of community health, the judiciary, and school aid and education. She has also served with distinction as the chair of the State Police and Military Affairs Subcommittee. We commend her for her diligence, for her efforts have been beneficial to our state and its future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Mary B. Schroer as she completes her service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Schroer as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 449.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Ilona Varga.

Whereas, As she brings to a close her outstanding work as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, we wish to commend and thank Representative Ilona Varga for her commitment to our state and its future. Her distinguished public service has been marked by her dedication to and understanding of her community and an abiding belief in our system of self-government; and

Whereas, Ilona Varga is a native of Hungary who is an example of the strength of our country. Her experiences include studies at Wayne County Community College, work in the field of cosmetology, dedication as a parent, and extensive involvement in civic organizations. She shared her insights as an administrative staff aide in the Michigan Legislature prior to her first election to the House of Representatives in 1986; and

Whereas, Over the course of her six terms as a lawmaker, Ilona Varga has been a strong voice for her constituents and an effective participant in the complex task of shaping state law and public policy. Her committee assignments have included the areas of commerce, insurance, marine affairs, and governmental oversight, and she has served as the chair of the House Regulatory Affairs Committee. Indeed, Representative Varga has carried out her responsibilities with commendable consistency and diligence; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Ilona Varga as she completes her service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Varga as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 450.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Harold J. Voorhees.

Whereas, With deep appreciation for his spirit of commitment to our state and gratitude for his contributions to the legislative process over the past six years, we are proud to commend and thank Representative Harold Voorhees as he brings to a close his tenure with the Michigan House of Representatives. His talents, energy, and enthusiasm have earned him many admirers and benefited our state in many ways; and

Whereas, A native of Kent County, Harold Voorhees has shared his talents and convictions with others in his home area all of his life. In addition to his experience in the business world, he has distinguished himself in a host of leadership positions with civic and church organizations. These posts include his service as the mayor of Wyoming. Through these involvements, Harold Voorhees gained invaluable insights into the issues, values, and aspirations of his community. This knowledge has made him an effective lawmaker throughout his three terms; and

Whereas, Since his election in 1992, Representative Voorhees has taken on a variety of committee responsibilities. Most recently, he has been active with the House Oversight and Ethics, Insurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Urban Policy and Economic Development Committees. With the Eighty-eighth Legislature, Representative Voorhees served as the Majority Vice Chair for both the Higher Education Committee and the Local Government Committee. In all aspects of his service, he has exemplified integrity and dedication; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable HaroldJ. Voorhees as he completes his efforts as a member of this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Voorhees as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 451.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Timothy L. Walberg.

Whereas, With gratitude for his sixteen years of commitment to the people of this state as a legislator, it is a pleasure to honor Representative Tim Walberg and to thank him for his excellent work on behalf of our state and this institution. His thoughtfulness, consistency, and integrity have been deeply appreciated not only by his Lenawee County district, but by many people at our State Capitol; and

Whereas, A graduate of Taylor University who earned his master's degree at Wheaton College, Tim Walberg was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1982. He brought with him considerable experience in the ministry, where he worked with individuals and families. He has also been active with various service groups, providing counsel and helping solve problems. This work has certainly blended well with his responsibilities as a lawmaker; and

Whereas, Representative Walberg has been diligent in his committee duties, articulating the needs and rights of our state's citizens. Most recently, he has worked through the standing committees dealing with computer issues, commerce, higher education, and environment and recreation. Other highlights of his notable tenure include his earlier work on the House Appropriations Committee and his leadership as the subcommittee chair for general government. His efforts have strengthened our state and helped us better prepare for the future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable TimothyL. Walberg as he completes his dedicated service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Walberg as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 452.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Ted Wallace.

Whereas, We are proud to commend Representative Ted Wallace as he brings to a close his distinguished service to the House of Representatives. With his wide-ranging experience and heartfelt commitment to Detroit and Michigan, he has had a strong positive impact on public policy in our state throughout his tenure; and

Whereas, A graduate of Wright State University and the University of Michigan Law School, Ted Wallace has taken on many diverse challenges in his life. He is a Vietnam-era veteran of service with the United States Navy, a former auto assembler and former tax analyst in the auto industry, and an experienced tax accountant and practicing attorney. In addition to his professional life, he has also worked with numerous community and civic groups; and

Whereas, Since coming to the Capitol following his 1988 election to fill a vacancy, Representative Wallace has become an important contributor to legislative efforts in many key policy areas. He has been especially active in dealing with the issues addressed by the House Judiciary Committee, which he has chaired. On complex issues of jurisprudence, Representative Wallace has displayed both vision and sensitivity to the manner in which the law impacts the lives of all the men and women of Michigan. His colleagues on both sides of the aisle have benefited from his knowledge and commitment; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Ted Wallace as he brings to a close his service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Wallace as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 453.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Howard Wetters.

Whereas, With gratitude for his commitment to our state and appreciation for the manner in which his knowledge of issues has advanced policy debates over the past six years, we commend Representative Howard Wetters as he completes his efforts with the House. His contributions have exerted a significant impact in several areas, and we wish him well in his future plans; and

Whereas, A proud son of a farming family, Howard Wetters earned his bachelor's degree at Michigan State University and operated Wetters Farms in Bay County for several years before turning his talents and energies to public service. His background includes work as an extension agent, aide to the House Agriculture Committee, and advisor to the governor on agriculture and natural resources issues. The experiences gained in these posts have been most useful since he came to Lansing as a legislator following the 1992 election; and

Whereas, Representative Wetters has distinguished himself in committee work. A member of the Conservation, Environment and Recreation, Public Utilities, Tax Policy, and Tourism Committees, he has provided notable leadership as the chair of the Agriculture Committee as it has addressed such complex issues as land use and revisions to the Drain Code. His understanding of the legislative process and the problems facing our state has been very helpful to members and staff on both sides of the political aisle. We appreciate his efforts; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Howard Wetters as he concludes his dedicated service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Wetters as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 454.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Deborah Whyman.

Whereas, With gratitude for her contributions to the legislative process over the past six years, we commend Representative Deborah Whyman as she brings to a close her service to this legislative body. Her commitment to the service of her constituents has earned her the respect of her community and the admiration of people from across the state; and

Whereas, Deborah Whyman, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Central Michigan University, came to Lansing following her 1992 election to the House of Representatives as the voice of her western Wayne County district. Representative Whyman brought with her a strong sense of commitment and varied experiences in the automobile industry and in civic organizations. She has put these insights to use for the benefit of all of Michigan; and

Whereas, Deborah Whyman has contributed to the legislative process through her knowledge and her appreciation of the challenges facing individual citizens and businesses. This has been apparent through her work in each of her committee assignments, including her efforts with those dealing with taxes, utilities, constitutional and civil rights, and technology and computer development in the state. We thank her for her dedication to the process of lawmaking and to Michigan's future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Deborah Whyman as she completes her service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Whyman as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 455.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Karen Willard.

Whereas, It is most appropriate to recognize the contributions Representative Karen Willard has made to the legislative process during her tenure as a lawmaker and to express our thanks. Her knowledge, belief in our system of self-government, and devotion to her community have strengthened our state and earned her the respect of members and staff at the Capitol; and

Whereas, A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Karen Willard earned her law degree at the University of Detroit. Prior to her 1992 election to the House of Representatives, she distinguished herself in the legal profession. Her experiences teaching legal writing at the University of Detroit Law School and her activism with various committees of the State Bar of Michigan have proven invaluable during her work as a lawmaker. She has been especially effective in promoting understandable language in the law and other public documents; and

Whereas, Representative Willard has directed her energies and talents to many issue areas during her three terms as a legislator. She has been an active participant through the Agriculture, Judiciary, and Tourism Committees and has chaired the Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs Committee. The impact of her work to promote better protection of our lakes and land has benefited not only her home district, but all of our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our gratitude to the Honorable Karen Willard as she brings to a close her notable service to this legislative body; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Willard as evidence of our admiration and best wishes.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Prusi, Cherry, London, Dobronski, Kelly, Gagliardi, Frank, Quarles, Goschka, Baird, Thomas, Bogardus, Tesanovich, LaForge, Martinez, Kilpatrick, Hale, Freeman, McNutt, Anthony, Parks, Scott, Bodem, Gire, Jelinek, Vaughn, Green, Price, Birkholz and Profit offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 456.

A resolution honoring Ellwood A. Mattson for lifetime achievements.

Whereas, It is with a strong sense of admiration for his tireless efforts on behalf of the people of Upper Peninsula that we salute Ellwood Mattson as he is recognized for a lifetime of achievement. His service and philanthropy as advocate for numerous causes, marks over a half-century of effective and efficient public service. We salute this remarkable man for his leadership, dedication and commitment, confident that Upper Peninsula will long benefit from his efforts; and

Whereas, At the inception of his over fifty-years of service with MFC First National Bank of Marquette, Michigan, Ellwood Mattson recognized the important role that banking plays in contributing to both the economic well-being of the community and the lives of its citizenry. At a time in our history in which local officials face many challenges and changes, Ellwood Mattson took the initiative and responded with energy and a heartfelt concern for the citizens, businesses, and institutions of Michigan's Northern Peninsula. Ellwood has received numerous awards for his extensive philanthropy, leadership, and citizenship, and in 1989, Marquette County felt it fitting to dedicate the Ellwood A. Mattson Lower Harbor Park in his honor; and

Whereas, A native of Iron Mountain, Michigan, graduating from Iron Mountain High School in 1936, Ellwood went on to attend Northern Michigan University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Finding he had an interest in finance, Ellwood enrolled in the University of Wisconsin School of Banking and in 1947, began his career at MFC First National Bank of Marquette. Serving as Assistant to the President, he climbed his way up the corporate ladder to Chairman of the Board and President for both MFC and the Michigan Financial Corporation. Ellwood also served as past State Treasurer of the Michigan Banker's Association and helped to start the Northern Michigan School of Banking. He was appointed by Governor James Blanchard to serve as a member of the State Natural Resources Commission, and most recently, by Governor John Engler to serve on the Northern Michigan University Board of Control; and

Whereas, President Harry S. Truman once said, "Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better." Throughout his career, Ellwood Mattson has long been recognized as a leader, not only in the banking and business circles, but also through his extensive involvement in the community. Through his work as President of the Marquette Area Chamber of Commerce, his involvement with area school districts and universities, area hospitals, Veteran's organizations, the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base Redevelopment Board, downtown development committees, and various other economic associations, he has truly made the Upper Peninsula a better place to live and work; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That it is with great esteem that we applaud Ellwood A. Mattson on this well-deserved honor as he is recognized for a lifetime of achievement. Through his insight and dynamic leadership, he has demonstrated that one person can make a difference and that each day, we have the opportunity to exercise our leadership and abilities to enhance the lives of those around us. His dedication and hard work is certain to be an inspiration to all who follow in his footsteps; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Ellwood A. Mattson and his family, especially his wife Idamae and his children Stephen and Anne (Rydholm), as evidence of our enduring admiration. May he realize the respect and gratitude we all share for his many valuable contributions and may health and happiness be his in the future.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Bodem offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 457.

A resolution to call for the establishment of a system of specialty license plates.

Whereas, Citizens of Michigan take great pride in our state's institutions and resources. Many would be pleased to express this pride publicly while contributing financially to the maintenance of our universities, parks, and public facilities. One way this could be achieved would be the establishment of a system of specialty license plates for cars and trucks; and

Whereas, A specialty license plate program can serve several worthwhile purposes. Plates promoting one of our fine universities, for example, can help raise funds for that university. A family with a strong history of enjoying our state parks could show this support not only with a license plate depicting the parks, but also with the money spent to buy them. Specialty plates could also help raise support for worthwhile activities; and

Whereas, Efforts to publicize Michigan's riches can only help the promotion of tourism and advance the overall image of our state as a wonderful place to live, work, or do business. Civic pride can also have a strong positive impact on our own citizens; and

Whereas, In recent years, Michigan vehicle owners have demonstrated considerable interest in more attractive license plates. With the added benefit of directing increased support to valued resources, there is significant potential for this concept; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call for the establishment of a system of specialty license plates.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Rep. Gagliardi offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 115.

A concurrent resolution concurring in the tribal-state gaming compacts negotiated between the Governor and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, and the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi.

Whereas, The United States Congress enacted the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA) to provide a statutory framework for the establishment of regulatory roles for the states, the federal government, and Indian tribes in tribal Class III gaming operations; and

Whereas, Four tribes have negotiated compacts with the Governor to provide for tribal gaming operations through the framework established by federal law; and

Whereas, Each of the tribes, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, and the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, is a federally recognized Indian tribe; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That, pursuant to requirements of the IGRA and pursuant to Section 11(B) of each of the proposed compacts, we hereby concur in the following compacts signed by the Governor and the representatives of each of the tribes: "Compact Between the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the State of Michigan Providing for the Conduct of Tribal Class III Gaming by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians," "Compact Between the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and the State of Michigan Providing for the Conduct of Tribal Class III Gaming by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians," "Compact Between the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the State of Michigan Providing for the Conduct of Tribal Class III Gaming by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians," and "Compact Between the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi and the State of Michigan Providing for the Conduct of Tribal Class III Gaming by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi"; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the tribes, and the United States Secretary of the Interior.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Ethics.

Rep. Bodem offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 116.

A concurrent resolution to call for the establishment of a system of specialty license plates.

Whereas, Citizens of Michigan take great pride in our state's institutions and resources. Many would be pleased to express this pride publicly while contributing financially to the maintenance of our universities, parks, and public facilities. One way this could be achieved would be the establishment of a system of specialty license plates for cars and trucks; and

Whereas, A specialty license plate program can serve several worthwhile purposes. Plates promoting one of our fine universities, for example, can help raise funds for that university. A family with a strong history of enjoying our state parks could show this support not only with a license plate depicting the parks, but also with the money spent to buy them. Specialty plates could also help raise support for worthwhile activities; and

Whereas, Efforts to publicize Michigan's riches can only help the promotion of tourism and advance the overall image of our state as a wonderful place to live, work, or do business. Civic pride can also have a strong positive impact on our own citizens; and

Whereas, In recent years, Michigan vehicle owners have demonstrated considerable interest in more attractive license plates. With the added benefit of directing increased support to valued resources, there is significant potential for this concept; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we call for the establishment of a system of specialty license plates.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Reports of Select Committees

Joint Committee on Administrative Rules

Certificates of Approval

Date: November 12, 1998

Subject: Trans. No. 98-68

I hereby certify that the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the administrative rules from the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highways pertaining to Driveways, Banners, and Parades On and Over Highways, dated August 24, 1998.

Date: November 12, 1998

Subject: Trans. No. 98-69

I hereby certify that the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the administrative rules from the Department of Agriculture, Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division, pertaining to Regulation No. 523. Dry Edible Beans, dated August 11, 1998.

Date: November 12, 1998

Subject: Trans. No. 98-71

I hereby certify that the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the rescission of administrative rules from the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Bureau of Regulatory Services pertaining to Adult Foster Care Facilities, dated August 4, 1998.

Date: November 12, 1998

Subject: Trans. No. 98-72

I hereby certify that the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the administrative rules from the Department of Corrections pertaining to General Rules--Prisoner Misconduct (Part 5), dated August 24, 1998.

Date: November 12, 1998

Subject: Trans. No. 98-74

I hereby certify that the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the administrative rules from the Department of Treasury, Bureau of State Lottery pertaining to Lottery Rules, dated September 30, 1998.

Date: November 12, 1998

Subject: Trans. No. 98-75

I hereby certify that the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the administrative rules from the Department of Education, State Board of Education pertaining to School Administrator Continuing Education, dated October 21, 1998.

Sincerely,

Senator Walter H. North

Chair

Joint Committee on Administrative Rules

November 12, 1998

Pursuant to the authority granted in subsection (3) of section 45 of the Administrative Procedures Act, being 24.245 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Committee by majority vote extended the time for consideration of Trans. No.98-73 submitted by the Department of State, Bureau of Elections pertaining to Campaign Financing.

Sincerely,

Senator Walter H. North

Chair

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5617, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex offenders registration act," by amending sections 3 and 7 (MCL 28.723 and 28.727), section 3 as amended by 1995 PA 10 and section 7 as amended by 1996 PA 494.

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 5617 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Kilpatrick, Willard, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, McNutt, Richner,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6193, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 34 of chapter IX (MCL 769.34), as amended by 1998 PA 317.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 6193 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Kilpatrick, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, McNutt, Richner,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6287, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1304, 1310, 1312, 1313, 1332, 1375, and 1376 (MCL 600.1304, 600.1310, 600.1312, 600.1313, 600.1332, 600.1375, and 600.1376), sections 1304, 1310, 1312, 1375, and 1376 as amended by 1986 PA 104.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 6287 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Kilpatrick, Willard, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, McNutt, Richner,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 820, entitled

A bill to license and regulate bail recovery agents; to provide for certain powers and duties for certain state agencies and law enforcement agencies; to require the obtaining of surety devices by licensees; to provide for the imposition of certain fees and establishment of certain standards of operation of licensees; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies and prescribe penalties.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

SB 820 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Kilpatrick, Willard, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, McNutt, Richner,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 825, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 8, 31, 33, and 34 of chapter IX and section 14 of chapter XI (MCL 769.8, 769.31, 769.33, 769.34, and 771.14), section 8 of chapter IX as amended by 1994 PA 322, sections 31, 33, and 34 of chapter IX as added and section 14 of chapter XI as amended by 1994 PA 445, and by adding chapter IXA.

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

SB 825 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Kilpatrick, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, McNutt, Richner,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1124, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to certain aspects of the family division of circuit court, to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers, to the change of name of adults and children, and to the adoption of adults and children; to prescribe certain jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers; to prescribe the manner and time within which certain actions and proceedings may be brought in the family division of the circuit court; to prescribe pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in certain actions and proceedings in the family division of circuit court; to provide for appeals from certain actions in the family division of circuit court; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, and officers; and to provide remedies and penalties," by amending sections 2, 13a, 19, and 19b of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2, 712A.13a, 712A.19, and 712A.19b), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 409, sections 13a and 19 as amended by 1997 PA 163, and section 19b as amended by 1997 PA 169, and by adding section 6b to chapter XIIA.

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 24, line 13, after "under" by striking out "either" and inserting "1 OR MORE".

2. Amend page 28, line 22, after "effect" by striking out the balance of the enacting section and inserting "March1, 1999.".

The bill and amendments were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

SB 1124 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Freeman, Gubow, Schauer, Wojno, Nye, Fitzgerald, Richner,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1125, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 1996 PA 581.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 4, following line 12, by inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect March 1, 1999.".

The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

SB 1125 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Freeman, Gubow, Schauer, Wojno, Nye, Fitzgerald, Richner,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1264, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 26 and 28 of chapterV (MCL 765.26 and 765.28).

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 3, line 27, after "THE" by striking out the balance of the page through "PERSON." on line 1 of page4 and inserting "STATE AND THE COUNTY HAVE BEEN REPAID THEIR COSTS FOR APPREHENDING AND EXTRADITING THE PERSON INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRANSPORTATION COSTS.".

The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

SB 1264 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Willard, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, McNutt, Richner,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Wallace, Chair of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, November 12, 1998, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Freeman, Gubow, Kilpatrick, Schauer, Willard, Wojno, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, McNutt, Richner,

Absent: Reps. Curtis, Vaughn, Law,

Excused: Reps. Curtis, Vaughn, Law.

The Committee on Local Government, by Rep. Dobronski, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5466, entitled

A bill to amend 1905 PA 157, entitled "An act to provide for the acquisition, maintenance, management, and control of township parks, resorts, bathing beaches, and places of recreation; to provide for the creation of a township park commission; to provide for a board of commissioners to provide for the issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes; to provide for the transfer of certain real property for parks; to authorize cities and villages to appropriate money for park purposes; to provide for the acquisition, construction, and use of wharves, piers, docks, and landing places in townships; and to provide the powers and duties of certain local units of government and certain officials," by amending section 6 (MCL 41.426), as added by 1989 PA 79.

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 5466 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Dobronski, Brater, Brackenridge, Birkholz, Hammerstrom,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Local Government, by Rep. Dobronski, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5981, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 285, entitled "An act to provide for city, village and municipal planning; the creation, organization, powers and duties of planning commissions; the regulation and subdivision of land; and to provide penalties for violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 8 (MCL 125.38).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 5981 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Dobronski, Brater, Brewer, Brackenridge, Birkholz, Hammerstrom,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Dobronski, Chair of the Committee on Local Government, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 1, 1998, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Dobronski, Brater, Brewer, Brackenridge, Birkholz, Hammerstrom,

Absent: Reps. Mans, Callahan, Crissman,

Excused: Reps. Mans, Callahan, Crissman.

The Committee on Marine Affairs and Port Development, by Rep. Kilpatrick, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5103, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled "Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 23, and 24 (MCL 120.102, 120.103, 120.104, 120.105, 120.106, 120.108, 120.109, 120.110, 120.111, 120.112, 120.113, 120.114, 120.115, 120.116, 120.118, 120.123, and 120.124), sections 14 and 18 as amended by 1983 PA 23 and section 23 as amended by 1984 PA 256.

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 5103 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Kilpatrick, Anthony, Olshove, Varga, Bodem,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Kilpatrick, Chair of the Committee on Marine Affairs and Port Development, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 1, 1998, at 12:00 Noon,

Present: Reps. Kilpatrick, Anthony, Olshove, Varga, Kukuk, Bodem, Rhead,

Absent: Reps. Schermesser, Galloway,

Excused: Reps. Schermesser, Galloway.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs, by Rep. Varga, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4326, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 290, entitled "Boiler act of 1965," by amending the title and sections 2, 4, 4a, 12, 14, and 24 (MCL 408.752, 408.754, 408.754a, 408.762, 408.764, and 408.774), sections 2 and 4a as amended by 1986 PA 277 and section 4 as amended by 1980 PA 274, and by adding sections 13a, 13b, 13c, and 13d.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 17, following line 3, by inserting:

"Sec. 23. (1) The provisions of this THIS act shall not be applicable DOES NOT APPLY to or in any A city having a population of 1,000,000 750,000 or more.

(2) Nothing in this THIS act shall be construed to DOES NOT require a license or permit to repair boilers OR REPLACE A BOILER WITH A SIMILAR UNIT located in public utilities or industrial plants which THAT repair and maintain their own boilers in accordance with accepted procedures and practices. ; or to require a license to replace a boiler with a similar unit in such public utilities or industrial plants.".

The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 4326 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Varga, Anthony, Olshove, Profit, Quarles, Scott, Fitzgerald, Rocca, Sanborn,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs, by Rep. Varga, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5946, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1016.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 1, line 3, after the second "OF" by striking out "$500.00" and inserting "$1,000.00".

The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 5946 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Varga, Anthony, Olshove, Profit, Quarles, Scott, Fitzgerald, Richner, Rocca, Sanborn,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs, by Rep. Varga, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6226, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 2401, 2402, 2404, 2407, 2411, and 2412 (MCL 339.2401, 339.2402, 339.2404, 339.2407, 339.2411, and 339.2412), sections 2401 and 2411 as amended by 1991 PA 166, sections 2404 and 2407 as amended by 1988 PA 463, and section 2412 as amended by 1980 PA 496.

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 6226 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Varga, Wojno, Anthony, Leland, Olshove, Quarles, Scott, Vaughn, Rocca,

Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald, Richner, Sanborn, Voorhees.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs, by Rep. Varga, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6227, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," by amending section 39 (MCL 338.2239), as amended by 1988 PA 461.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 6227 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Varga, Wojno, Anthony, Leland, Olshove, Quarles, Scott, Vaughn, Rocca,

Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald, Richner, Sanborn, Voorhees.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs, by Rep. Varga, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6260, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," by amending section 4l (MCL 117.4l), as amended by 1996 PA 44.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 3, following line 27, by inserting:

"Sec. 5i. (1) Whether or not authorized by its charter, a city with a population of more than 1,000,000 750,000 may provide by ordinance a procedure to finance by special assessments the provision by private contractors of snow removal from streets, mosquito abatement, and security services. The ordinance shall authorize the use of petitions to initiate the establishment of a special assessment district. The record owners of not less than 51% of the land comprising the actual special assessment district must have signed the petitions.

(2) A service instituted under this section may be discontinued upon petition by the record owners of 51% of the land comprising the special assessment district.

Sec. 35a. Any municipality now or hereafter having a population of one million 750,000 or more may issue general obligation bonds and other evidences of debt for all lawful purposes in accordance with the provisions of state law, but subject to the overall debt limitations provided by state law or charter of any such city. No charter shall allocate the debt limitation or any part thereof to specific purposes.".

The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 6260 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Varga, Anthony, Olshove, Profit, Quarles, Scott, Fitzgerald, Rocca, Sanborn,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs, by Rep. Varga, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6271, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 811, 916, and 1113 (MCL 436.1811, 436.1916, and 436.2113).

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 6271 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Varga, Anthony, Olshove, Profit, Quarles, Scott, Fitzgerald, Rocca, Sanborn,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs, by Rep. Varga, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1167, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled "Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966," by amending section 2 (MCL 408.652), as amended by 1982 PA 35.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 2, line 4, after "SUES" by inserting "WITHOUT COMPENSATION".

The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

SB 1167 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Varga, Anthony, Leland, Olshove, Quarles, Scott, Vaughn, Fitzgerald, Richner, Rocca, Sanborn, Voorhees,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs, by Rep. Varga, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1168, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 290, entitled "Boiler act of 1965," (MCL 408.751 to 408.776) by adding section 7c.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

SB 1168 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Varga, Anthony, Leland, Olshove, Quarles, Scott, Vaughn, Fitzgerald, Richner, Rocca, Sanborn, Voorhees,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Palamara, Chair, reported on

Senate Bill No. 235, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16131 and 16263 (MCL 333.16131 and 333.16263), as amended by 1995 PA 126, and by adding section 16350 and part 189.

Adverse Roll Call

SB 235 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Palamara, Gubow, Leland, Llewellyn, Raczkowski, Rocca,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Varga, Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Affairs, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 1, 1998, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Varga, Wojno, Anthony, Leland, Olshove, Profit, Quarles, Scott, Vaughn, Fitzgerald, Richner, Rocca, Sanborn, Voorhees,

Absent: Rep. Scranton,

Excused: Rep. Scranton.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Palamara, Chair of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 1, 1998, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Palamara, Schauer, Gire, Gubow, Leland, Profit, Thomas, Hammerstrom, Law, Llewellyn, Raczkowski, Rocca, Scranton,

Absent: Reps. Griffin, Wojno, Crissman,

Excused: Reps. Griffin, Wojno, Crissman.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hertel, Chair of the Committee on House Television Oversight, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 1, 1998, at 1:30 p.m.,

Present: Reps. Hertel, Gagliardi, Sikkema, Gustafson, DeVuyst,

Absent: Rep. Thomas,

Excused: Rep. Thomas.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, November 10, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 485 at 4:12 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1173 at 4:14 p.m.

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Tuesday, November 10:

Senate Bill Nos. 1346 1347 1348 1349 1350 1351 1353 1354 1355 1356 1357 1362

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Friday, November 13:

House Bill Nos. 6283 6284 6285 6286 6287 6288 6289 6290 6291 6292 6293 6294 6295 6296

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on

Monday, November 16, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4044 at 2:00 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5843 at 2:02 p.m.

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Monday, November 16:

House Bill Nos. 6297 6298 6299 6300

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, December 1:

Senate Bill Nos. 774 906 1038 1143 1150 1357

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been approved and signed by the Governor:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 209 - Public Act No. 386

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4160, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 50 (MCL 169.250), as added by 1994 PA 385.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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 Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5057, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 1996 PA 458.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5201, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 853 (MCL 380.853), as amended by 1992 PA 263 and by adding section 14.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5754, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 802 (MCL 257.802), as amended by 1997 PA 80.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5800, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform commercial code," (MCL 440.1101 to 440.11102) by adding section 1210.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5835, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform commercial code," (MCL 440.1101 to 440.11102) by adding section 1211.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5851, entitled

A bill to designate highway M-6 in Kent and Ottawa counties as the Paul B. Henry freeway; and to prescribe the duties of the state transportation department.

The Senate has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 5867, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 61506c.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 4139, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 716 (MCL 257.716), as amended by 1980 PA 311.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

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

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 4364, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 3 of chapter XI (MCL 771.3), as amended by 1994 PA 445.

The Senate has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 5, line 3, after "COURT" by striking out "SHALL ORDER" and inserting "OR".

2. Amend page 5, line 4, after "JURISDICTION" by striking out "TO" and inserting "SHALL".

3. Amend page 5, line 7, after "SHALL" by inserting "REMOVE THE ORDER OR AMENDED ORDER OR THE CONDITION FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION NETWORK OR".

4. Amend page 6, following line 24, by inserting:

"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act takes effect August 1, 1999."

The Senate has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 4365, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 118, entitled "The prisoner reimbursement to the county act," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 801.83 and 801.85), section 3 as amended by 1994 PA 212.

The Senate has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 6, by inserting

"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act takes effect August 1, 1999."

The Senate has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 4886, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 204a.

The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 4895, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 204f.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

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

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 5000, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 87, entitled "An act regarding warranties on new motor vehicles; to require certain repairs thereto; and to provide remedies for the failure to repair such vehicles," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 6, and 8 (MCL 257.1401, 257.1403, 257.1406 and 257.1408).

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1986 PA 87, entitled "An act regarding warranties on new motor vehicles; to require certain repairs thereto; and to provide remedies for the failure to repair such vehicles," by amending the title and sections 1 and 3 (MCL 257.1401 and 257.1403).

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 5006, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, enti