The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator John J.H. Schwarz.

 

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

 

 

 

 

Senator William Van Regenmorter of the 22nd District offered the following invocation:

Dear Heavenly Father, as we begin a new day in the wee hours of the morning, we are nevertheless thankful that You have given us this unique opportunity to serve. We ask that You will bless that service and that it will be in accord with Your will. We also ask that You will be with the family members of every person in this building tonight, recognizing that all of us are separate from our family members. We pray that You will bless them and us with life and health but also with strength and wisdom. We ask these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.

 

 

 

 

Senator Dunaskiss entered the Senate Chamber.

 

Senator DeGrow moved that Senators Bouchard and Emmons be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator DeGrow moved that Senators Carl, Cisky and Posthumus be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senators Bouchard and Emmons entered the Senate Chamber.

 

Senator V. Smith moved that Senators Conroy and O'Brien be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator V. Smith moved that Senator Koivisto be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, July 10:

 

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on July 14, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 121 at 2:06 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 284 at 2:08 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 297 at 2:10 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 345 at 2:12 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 501 at 2:14 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 570 at 2:16 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 571 at 2:18 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 572 at 2:20 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 574 at 2:22 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 592 at 2:24 p.m.

 

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on July 15, for his approval the following bill:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 569 at 3:31 p.m.

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Wednesday, July 9 of:

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, July 10 of:

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Tuesday, July 15 of:

House Joint Resolution Z

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

 

 

Senate Bill No. 272, entitled

A bill to make and supplement appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997 and for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has amended the Senate substitute (S-3) as follows:

9. Amend page 7, line 10, by striking out "(78,734,500)" and inserting "(78,484,500)".

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate substitute (S-3) as amended.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator DeGrow moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the House amendments made to the Senate substitute,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate recess until 12:45 a.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:25 a.m.

 

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.

 

During the recess, Senators Conroy and O'Brien entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate recess until 1:30 a.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:46 a.m.

 

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 303, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 10, 11, 11c, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.660, 247.661, 247.661c, 247.662, and 247.663), as amended by 1993 PA 294, and by adding sections 1g and 1h.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 10, 10e, 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.660, 247.660e, 247.661, 247.662, and 247.663), the title as amended by 1992 PA 223 and sections 10, 11, 12, and 13 as amended by 1993 PA 294, and by adding sections 1g, 1h, 9b, 15a, and 15b.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator DeGrow moved that the rule be suspended.

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

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

Senators Bennett and Geake offered the following amendment to the substitute:

The amendment to the substitute was not adopted.

Senator Hoffman offered the following amendment to the substitute:

The amendment to the substitute was adopted.

Senator Hoffman offered the following amendments to the substitute:

(D) REVENUE FROM 1 CENT OF THE TAX LEVIED UNDER SECTION 2(1) OF 1950 PA 127, MCL 207.102, TO THE STATE TRUNK LINE FUND FOR REPAIR OF STATE BRIDGES UNDER SECTION 11.

(E) $43,000,000.00 TO THE STATE TRUNK LINE FUND FOR DEBT SERVICE COSTS ON STATE OF MICHIGAN PROJECTS.".

Sec. 11c. All federal aid construction projects, and all other projects of the department concerning highways, streets, roads, and bridges, whose cost exceeds $20,000.00 $100,000.00 for construction or maintenance as defined in section 11, shall be performed by contract awarded by competitive bidding unless the department shall affirmatively find that under the circumstances relating to those projects, some other method is in the public interest. All of those findings shall be reported to the state transportation commission 90 days before work is commenced and promptly in writing to the appropriations committees of the senate and house of representatives. However, in a case in which the department determines emergency action is required, the reports need not be filed before work is commenced but shall be promptly filed. LOCAL ROAD AGENCIES THAT MAKE A DECISION NOT TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE PROJECTS EXCEEDING $100,000.00 SHALL CONTRACT FOR THIS WORK THROUGH COMPETITIVE BIDDING.".

The amendments to the substitute were adopted.

Senator Hoffman offered the following amendments to the substitute:

The amendments to the substitute were adopted.

The question being on concurring in the House substitute, as amended,

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senator Hoffman offered to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 10, 10e, 11, 11c, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.660, 247.660e, 247.661, 247.661c, 247.662, and 247.663), the title as amended by 1992 PA 223 and sections 10, 11, 11c, 12, and 13 as amended by 1993 PA 294, and by adding sections 1g, 1h, 9b, 15a, and 15b.

The amendment to the title was adopted.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved to reconsider the vote by which the House substitute to the following bill was concurred in:

Senate Bill No. 303

The question being on the motion to reconsider,

Senator DeGrow moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator V. Smith moved that Senator Miller be temporarily excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4191, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 274 (MCL 206.274), as amended by 1996 PA 484.

The House of Representatives has amended the Senate substitute (S-4) as follows:

3. Amend page 4, line 5, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 89th Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) House Bill No. 4872.

(b) Senate Bill No. 303.".

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate substitute (S-4) as amended and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, agreed to the full title of the bill.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator DeGrow moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the House amendments made to the Senate substitute,

Senator Bennett offered the following amendment to the amendments:

The amendment to the amendments was adopted.

The question being on concurring in the House amendments, as amended,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senator Miller entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 225, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 353d.

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate amendment to the House amendments.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 581, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 725, 801, and 802 (MCL 257.725, 257.801, and 257.802), section 725 as amended by 1991 PA 19, section 801 as amended by 1995 PA 226, and section 802 as amended by 1996 PA 551.

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate amendments to the House substitute (H-2).

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

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

 

 

Senator DeGrow offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 44.

A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Legislature adjourns on Wednesday, July 16, 1997, it stand adjourned until Tuesday, September 23, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. for the Senate and at 2:00 p.m. for the House of Representatives.

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

Senator DeGrow moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

 

 

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 42.

A concurrent resolution to extend a declared state of disaster in Allegan and Ottawa Counties.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 64, p. 1303.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution and named Reps. Agee, Bankes, Basham, Birkholz, Bobier, Bodem, Bogardus, Brown, Byl, Callahan, Cassis, Cherry, Ciaramitaro, Crissman, Dalman, DeHart, DeVuyst, Dobronski, Emerson, Fitzgerald, Frank, Freeman, Galloway, Geiger, Gernaat, Gilmer, Goschka, Gustafson, Harder, Hood, Jansen, Jaye, Jelinek, Jellema, Johnson, Kelly, Kukuk, LaForge, Llewellyn, London, Lowe, Mans, Martinez, McBryde, McManus, McNutt, Middleton, Nye, Olshove, Oxender, Palamara, Parks, Price, Quarles, Raczkowski, Richner, Rison, Rocca, Scott, Scranton, Sikkema, Thomas, Varga, Vaughn, Wallace, Wetters, Whyman and Wojno as co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 43.

A concurrent resolution to extend a declared state of disaster in Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, and Genesee Counties; the city of Detroit; and the village of Chesaning.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 64, p. 1303.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution and named Reps. Agee, Bankes, Basham, Birkholz, Bobier, Bodem, Bogardus, Brown, Byl, Callahan, Cassis, Cherry, Ciaramitaro, Crissman, Dalman, DeHart, DeVuyst, Dobronski, Emerson, Fitzgerald, Frank, Freeman, Galloway, Geiger, Gernaat, Gilmer, Goschka, Gustafson, Harder, Hood, Jansen, Jaye, Jelinek, Jellema, Johnson, Kelly, Kukuk, LaForge, Llewellyn, London, Lowe, Mans, Martinez, McBryde, McManus, McNutt, Middleton, Nye, Olshove, Oxender, Palamara, Parks, Price, Quarles, Raczkowski, Richner, Rison, Rocca, Scott, Scranton, Sikkema, Thomas, Varga, Vaughn, Wallace, Wetters, Whyman and Wojno as co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the President.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:10 a.m.

 

 

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

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Dunaskiss' statement is as follows:

I want to take this opportunity to make a comment on an amendment that I sponsored along with Senators Shugars and Koivisto, on Senate Bill No. 272, last week. The way the bill was originally drafted it would have appropriated $1.2 million to implement a cigarette stamping program. While I support the idea of a cigarette stamping program to be used for combating cigarette smuggling in Michigan, I do not support an appropriation without planned legislation put in place. The legislature should not be appropriating money for programs that have no parameters; for a program with no rules, guidelines or staff. There is simply an appropriation of money that is absolutely wrong and that is taking away our legislative review.

Secondly we do have Senate Bill No. 101, which was widely supported in a bipartisan manner, that is now awaiting action in the House. It sets clear, concise parameters on how the state cigarette stamping program should operate. I encourage that this bill, or a similar bill, is implemented before the department treasury goes forth with any type of stamping program or any further discussion on this issue. That is clearly the right of the legislature, to set the parameters. I am very pleased that the amendment passed in a bipartisan manner.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved to reconsider the vote by which the House amendments to the following bill were concurred in:

House Bill No. 4191, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 274 (MCL 206.274), as amended by 1996 PA 484.

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

The question being on concurring in the House amendments made to the Senate substitute,

Senator DeGrow moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment offered by Senator Bennett to the House amendments was adopted.

The motion prevailed.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment,

Senator Bennett withdrew the amendment.

The question being on concurring in the House amendments made to the Senate substitute,

Senator DeGrow moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily,

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The House of Representatives requested the return of

House Bill No. 4191, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 274 (MCL 206.274), as amended by 1996 PA 484.

Senator DeGrow moved that the request of the House be granted.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the President.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:15 a.m.

 

 

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

 

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 303, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 10, 11, 11c, 12, 13, and 15 (MCL 247.660, 247.661, 247.661c, 247.662, 247.663, and 247.665), sections 10, 11, 11c, 12, and 13 as amended by 1993 PA 294 and section 15 as amended by 1982 PA 438, and by adding sections 1g, 1h, and 1i.

(This bill was returned from the House with a substitute earlier today, concurred in as amended and the motion to reconsider the vote postponed. See pp. 1313, 1317.)

The question being on the motion to reconsider the vote by which the House substitute was concurred in.

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

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

Senator DeGrow moved to reconsider the vote by which the last set of amendments offered by Senator Hoffman to the House substitute were adopted.

The motion prevailed.

The question being on the adoption of the amendments to the substitute,

Senator Hoffman withdrew the amendments.

The question being on concurring in the House substitute, as amended,

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the President.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:29 a.m.

 

 

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4191, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 274 (MCL 206.274), as amended by 1996 PA 484.

The House of Representatives has amended the Senate substitute (S-4) as follows:

2. Amend page 4, line 5, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 89th Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) House Bill No. 4872.

(b) Senate Bill No. 303.".

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate substitute (S-4) as amended.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator DeGrow moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the House amendments made to the Senate substitute,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the President.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:36 a.m.

 

 

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

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that upon receipt of Senate bills returned from the House of Representatives without amendment, the Secretary of the Senate be directed to proceed with the enrollment printing and presentation of the bills to the Governor.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 303, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 10, 10e, 11, 11c, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.660, 247.660e, 247.661, 247.661c, 247.662, and 247.663), the title as amended by 1992 PA 223 and sections 10, 11, 11c, 12, and 13 as amended by 1993 PA 294, and by adding sections 1g, 1h, 9b, 15a, and 15b.

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate amendments to the House substitute (H-3) and agreed to the title of the bill.

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

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

 

 

Senator Schwarz introduced

Senate Bill No. 673, entitled

A bill to permit nonprofit health care corporations to convert to domestic nonprofit mutual insurers; to provide for the terms and conditions of the conversions; to prescribe certain duties and responsibilities of certain state officers; and to prescribe certain duties and responsibilities of the converted domestic nonprofit mutual insurer.

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

 

 

Senator Schwarz introduced

Senate Bill No. 674, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 5902.

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

 

 

Senator Schwarz introduced

Senate Bill No. 675, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 230 (MCL 418.230), as amended by 1994 PA 271.

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

 

 

Senators Stallings, A. Smith, Conroy and Berryman introduced

Senate Bill No. 676, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b (MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371.

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

House Bill No. 4371, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1996 PA 484.

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

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

 

 

 

 

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 44.

A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.

(For text of resolution, see p. 1318.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

 

 

Trial Court Assessment Commission - Friday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (3-7000).

 

 

Senator DeGrow moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:02 a.m.

 

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 44, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, September 23, at 10:00 a.m.