The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Connie B. Binsfeld.

 

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was not present.

 

 

 

 

Senator Gary Peters of the 14th District offered the following invocation:

Dear Lord, as we gather here today, we are reminded that we were placed on this earth to do Your work. We are also given direction by Your word in Romans 12:14.

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Just as each of us has one body with many members and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, who are many, form one body and each member belongs to all of the others. We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve. If it is teaching, let him teach. If it is encouraging, let him encourage. If it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously. If it is leadership, let him govern diligently. If it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. In the name of our Lord. Amen.

 

Senators Gougeon, Cisky, North, Posthumus, Geake, Schuette, Steil, Gast, Rogers, Bennett, Dunaskiss, Van Regenmorter, Bullard, Stille and Carl entered the Senate Chamber.

 

A quorum of the Senate was present.

 

 

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that Senator McManus be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Berryman moved that Senator A. Smith be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Berryman moved that Senators Cherry and V. Smith be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Enclosed for your information are copies of Annual Reports for the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System, the Michigan State Employees Retirement System, the Michigan State Police Retirement System, and the Michigan Judges Retirement System for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996.

The Michigan Public School Employees Annual Report is submitted pursuant to Act 300, P.A. 1980, Sec. 38.1328, MCL 1979.

The Michigan State Employees Retirement System Annual Report is submitted pursuant to Act 240, P.A. 1943, Sec. 31.1 et seq., MCL 1979.

The Michigan State Police Retirement System Annual Report is submitted pursuant to Act 182, P.A. 1986, Sec. 38.1613.

The Michigan Judges Retirement System Annual Report is submitted pursuant to Act 234, P.A. 1992, Sec. 209.

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:

Performance Audit of the Adult Education Program, Department of Education, April 1997.

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, April 24:

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Friday, April 25:

 

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on April 25, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4142 at 2:11 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4143 at 2:13 p.m.

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Monday, April 28 of:

Senate Joint Resolutions J K

House Joint Resolution R

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Tuesday, April 29 of:

 

Senators Emmons, Hoffman and A. Smith entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

 

 

The following communication from the Governor was received on April 25, 1997, and read:

 

 

 

 

Whereas, Article V, Section 1, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 vests the executive power in the Governor; and

Whereas, Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units which he considers necessary for efficient administration; and

Whereas, Executive Order 1995-25 created the Michigan Biologic Products Institute and the Michigan Biologic Products Commission, both as temporary agencies under Article V, Section 4, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963; and

Whereas, certain functions supporting the manufacture of biologic products at the Michigan Biologic Products Institute are currently provided by the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Michigan Department of Management and Budget; and

Whereas, federal regulations concerning biologic manufacturing enterprises, being 21 CFR 600.10, require that the management of such enterprises exercise control in all matters impacting manufacturing at the establishment; and

Whereas, recent regulatory actions by the United States Food and Drug Administration have created a need for management of the Michigan Biologic Products Institute to take immediate control of certain functions in order to comply with federal regulations.

Now, Therefore, I, John Engler, Governor of the State of Michigan, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and the laws of the State of Michigan, do hereby order the following:

1. The portion of the Stockroom operation for the North Complex of the Michigan Department of Community Health supporting the Michigan Biologic Products Institute and the portion of the North Complex Security service supporting the Michigan Biologic Products Institute of the Michigan Department of Management and Budget are hereby transferred to the Michigan Biologic Products Institute by a Type II transfer, as defined by Section 3 of Public Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, being Section 16.103 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Michigan Biologic Products Institute shall assume all functions, duties, contractual obligations, responsibilities, inventory, tangible and intangible property, and employees for the portion of the Stockroom operation for the North Complex of the Michigan Department of Community Health supporting the Michigan Biologic Products Institute and the portion of the North Complex Security service of the Michigan Department of Management and Budget supporting the Michigan Biologic Products Institute.

2. The Director of the Michigan Biologic Products Institute shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of the transfers. The Director of the Michigan Biologic Products Institute shall make internal organizational changes as may be administratively necessary to complete the realignment of responsibilities prescribed by this order.

3. All records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations and other funds used, held, employed, available or to be made available to the portion of the Stockroom operation for the North Complex of the Michigan Department of Community Health supporting the Michigan Biologic Products Institute are hereby transferred to the Michigan Biologic Products Institute.

4. All records, personnel, property and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations and other funds used, held, employed, available or to be made available to the portion of the North Complex Security service of the Michigan Department of Management and Budget supporting the Michigan Biologic Products Institute are hereby transferred to the Michigan Biologic Products Institute.

5. The Michigan Department of Community Health and the Michigan Department of Management and Budget shall make internal organizational changes as may be administratively necessary to complete the realignment of responsibilities prescribed by this order.

6. The Director of the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Director of the Michigan Department of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Michigan Biologic Products Institute shall immediately initiate coordination to facilitate the transfer and develop a memorandum of record identifying any pending settlements, issues of compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, or obligations to be resolved by the Michigan Biologic Products Institute.

7. The Department of Management and Budget shall determine and authorize the most efficient manner possible for handling financial transactions and records in the state's financial management system for the remainder of the fiscal year.

8. All rules, orders, contracts and agreements relating to the assigned functions lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, or repealed.

9. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected by this order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this order.

The Executive Order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4339, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 1 (MCL 15.231), as amended by 1996 PA 553.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

"An act to provide for public access to certain public records of public bodies; to permit certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public officers and public bodies; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts."

The Senate agreed to the full title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4239, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled "An act to regulate pet shops, dog pounds and animal shelters," by amending the title and sections 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9 (MCL 287.331, 287.336, 287.337, 287.338, and 287.339), section 1 as amended by 1980 PA 214, and by adding sections 8a, 9a, and 9b.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

 

 

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

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Binsfeld, designated Senator Steil as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Binsfeld, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 181, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 1034 (MCL 330.2034) and by adding sections 487 and 542.

Substitute (S-2).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

 

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 342, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 411h and 411i (MCL 750.411h and 750.411i), section 411h as added by 1992 PA 260 and section 411i as added by 1992 PA 261.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

 

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendment, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 262, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 16, entitled "An act to regulate the business of carrying or transporting, buying, selling or dealing in crude oil or petroleum or its products, through pipe lines; to authorize the use of public highways and the condemnation of private property; to regulate the purchase and storage of crude oil or petroleum; to provide for the control and regulation of all corporations, associations and persons engaged in such business, by the Michigan public utilities commission; to define the powers and duties of the commission in relation thereto; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions hereof," (MCL 483.1 to 483.11) by adding sections 2a and 2b.

The following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

The Senate agreed to the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

 

 

 

During the Committee of the Whole, Senator Van Regenmorter raised the Point of Order that the following amendments offered by Senator Dingell to Senate Bill No. 342 (S-1) were not germane. The amendments would add civil penalties to the bill that amends the Michigan Penal Code. Civil penalties are contained in a different act, the Revised Judicature Act.

The Chairperson, Senator Steil, ruled that the amendments were not germane.

 

 

 

 

Senators Stille and Bennett introduced

Senate Bill No. 465, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 69, entitled "An act to designate certain highways within this state as Michigan heritage routes; to provide procedures for additions, deletions, or changes to these routes; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies," by amending section 4 (MCL 247.954).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.

 

 

Senator Bouchard introduced

Senate Bill No. 466, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of the court act," by amending section 9 (MCL 552.509), as amended by 1996 PA 365.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Senator Bouchard introduced

Senate Bill No. 467, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 10c.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4299, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11, 20, 99, and 107 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1620, 388.1699, and 388.1707), sections 11, 20, and 99 as amended and section 107 as added by 1996 PA 300, and by adding sections 104b and 105a.

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title.

Senator DeGrow moved that rule 3.203 be suspended to permit referral of the bill to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4309, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4310, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 6, 6a, 11, 17b, 20, 20d, 20i, 24, 26, 31a, 36, 39, 41, 51a, 52, 53a, 54, 56, 57, 58, 61a, 62, 74, 81, 94, 95, 99, 101, 104a, 107, 108, 111, 147, 151, 167, and 169a (MCL 388.1606, 388.1606a, 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1620i, 388.1624, 388.1626, 388.1631a, 388.1636, 388.1639, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1652, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1656, 388.1657, 388.1658, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1695, 388.1699, 388.1701, 388.1704a, 388.1707, 388.1708, 388.1711, 388.1747, 388.1751, 388.1767, and 388.1769a), sections 6, 11, 17b, 20, 20d, 24, 31a, 36, 39, 41, 52, 54, 56, 57, 58, 61a, 62, 74, 81, 94, 99, 101, 104a, 111, 147, and 167 as amended and sections 20i, 51a, 53a, 107, 108, and 169a as added by 1996 PA 300, sections 6a, 95, and 151 as amended by 1995 PA 130, and section 26 as amended by 1994 PA 283, and by adding sections 26a, 31b, 67, 68, 94a, 105a, 166d, and 166e; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

 

 

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism reported

House Bill No. 4017, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 2 and 698 (MCL 257.2 and 257.698), section 698 as amended by 1994 PA 101.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Carl, Stille, North, O'Brien and Hart

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism reported

House Bill No. 4076, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor vehicle service and repair act," (MCL 257.1301 to 257.1340) by adding section 18a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Carl, Stille, North, O'Brien and Hart

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism reported

House Bill No. 4202, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 803e and 803i (MCL 257.803e and 257.803i), as amended by 1994 PA 104.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Carl, Stille, North, O'Brien and Hart

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 23, 1997, at 3:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Carl (C), Stille, North, O'Brien and Hart

The Committee on Government Operations reported

Senate Bill No. 199, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to provide for certain duties of the secretary of state; and to prescribe certain penalties for violations," by amending section 5 (MCL 28.295), as amended by 1984 PA 335.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Emmons, Hoffman, Miller and Hart

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 25.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to work for the admission of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 27, p. 388.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Emmons, Hoffman, Miller and Hart

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 17.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to work for the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to include the Republic of Poland.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 27, p. 384.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Hoffman, Miller and Hart

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

 

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 23, 1997, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bullard (C), Emmons, Hoffman, Miller and Hart

 

 

The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 288, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support and parenting time enforcement act," by amending the title and sections 2 and 27 (MCL 552.602 and 552.627), the title as amended by 1996 PA 25, section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 239, and section 27 as amended by 1985 PA 210, and by adding sections 5, 5a, 5b, and 5c.

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

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

Yeas: Senators Gougeon, Bouchard and Geake

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 289, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," by amending sections 15, 16, and 17 (MCL 552.15, 552.16, and 552.17), as amended by 1996 PA 9; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Gougeon, Bouchard and Geake

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 290, entitled

A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending section 7 (MCL 722.27), as amended by 1996 PA 19; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Gougeon, Bouchard and Geake

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 291, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 205, entitled "The paternity act," by amending sections 7, 10, and 11 (MCL 722.717, 722.720, and 722.721), section 7 as amended by 1996 PA 308, section 10 as amended by 1996 PA 18, and section 11 as amended by 1990 PA 244; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Gougeon, Bouchard and Geake

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 292, entitled

A bill to amend 1968 PA 293, entitled "An act to establish the status of minors; to define the rights and duties of parents; to establish rights and duties to provide support for a child after the child reaches the age of majority under certain circumstances; and to establish the conditions for emancipation of minors," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.3), as amended by 1996 PA 17; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Gougeon, Bouchard and Geake

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 293, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 138, entitled "The family support act," by amending section 2 (MCL 552.452), as amended by 1996 PA 5; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Gougeon, Bouchard and Geake

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

 

The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 24, 1997, at 1:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Gougeon (C), Bouchard and Geake

Excused: Senators V. Smith and Peters

 

 

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4219, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1201, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209, 1210, 1211, 1214, 1217, and 1218 (MCL 339.1201, 339.1204, 339.1205, 339.1206, 339.1207, 339.1208, 339.1209, 339.1210, 339.1211, 339.1214, 339.1217, and 339.1218), sections 1204, 1205, 1207, 1208, 1209, 1211, and 1214 as amended by 1988 PA 463, and by adding sections 1203a, 1203b, and 1210a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

Yeas: Senators Schuette, Shugars, Gougeon and O'Brien

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4220, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," by amending section 25 (MCL 338.2225), as amended by 1988 PA 461.

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

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

Yeas: Senators Schuette, Shugars, Gougeon and O'Brien

Nays: None

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

 

 

 

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 23, 1997, at 1:15 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Schuette (C), Shugars, Gougeon and O'Brien

Absent: Senator Stallings

The Committee on Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 329, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 192, entitled "Forbes mechanical contractors act," by amending section 7 (MCL 338.977), as amended by 1985 PA 168.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Rogers, Steil, Stille and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 330, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 266, entitled "An act to protect the health, and promote the safety and welfare of the people, by regulating the installation, alteration, maintenance, improvement and inspection of plumbing; to define plumbing and the classification of plumbers; to provide for the issuing of licenses and permits pertaining thereto and the disposition of moneys derived therefrom; to create a plumbing board, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize cities, villages and townships to adopt and enforce certain standards; to establish remedies and fix penalties for violation of the provisions of this act," (MCL 338.901 to 338.917) by adding section 4a.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Rogers, Steil, Stille and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 331, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 217, entitled "Electrical administrative act," by amending section 5 (MCL 338.885), as amended by 1992 PA 130.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Yeas: Senators Rogers, Steil, Stille and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 436, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "State construction code act of 1972," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 10a.

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

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

Yeas: Senators Rogers, Steil, Stille and DeBeaussaert

Nays: None

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

 

The Committee on Human Resources, Labor and Veterans Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 24, 1997, at 12:05 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Rogers (C), Steil, Stille and DeBeaussaert

Excused: Senator Stallings

 

 

 

The Committee on Technology and Energy submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 22, 1997, at 3:30 p.m., Room 425, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Dunaskiss (C), Schuette, Rogers, Berryman and Byrum

 

 

 

The Subcommittee on Community Health submits the following:

Hearing held on Wednesday, April 23, 1997, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Geake (C), Schwarz, McManus, Conroy and A. Smith

 

 

 

The Subcommittee on Higher Education submits the following:

Meeting held on Friday, April 25, 1997, at 9:45 a.m., Central Michigan University, Grawn Hall, Bellows Street, Pierpont Auditorium, Room 278, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Present: Senators Schwarz (C), Cisky and Koivisto

 

 

 

 

Families, Mental Health and Human Services and House Human Services and Children Committees - Thursday, May 1, at 12:30 p.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-1777).

 

Judiciary Committee - Tuesday, May 6, at 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (3-6920).

 

Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, April 30, at 9:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-2426).

 

Trial Court Assessment Commission - Friday, May 2, at 12:30 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (3-7000).

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:40 a.m.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Binsfeld, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 30, at 10:00 a.m.