No. 17
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 19, 2015.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Afendoulis—present Franz—present Kosowski—present Potvin—present
Banks—present Gamrat—present LaFontaine—present Price—present
Barrett—present Garcia—present Lane—present Pscholka—present
Bizon—present Garrett—present Lauwers—present Rendon—present
Brinks—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaVoy—present Roberts, B.—present
Brunner—present Geiss—present Leonard—present Roberts, S.—present
Bumstead—present Glardon—present Leutheuser—present Robinson—present
Byrd—present Glenn—present Liberati—present Runestad—present
Callton—present Goike—present Love—present Rutledge—present
Canfield—present Graves—present Lucido—present Santana—present
Chang—present Greig—present Lyons—present Schor—present
Chatfield—present Greimel—present Maturen—present Sheppard—present
Chirkun—present Guerra—present McBroom—present Singh—present
Clemente—present Heise—present McCready—present Smiley—present
Cochran—present Hoadley—present Miller, A.—present Somerville—present
Cole—present Hooker—present Miller, D.—present Talabi—present
Cotter—present Hovey-Wright—present Moss—present Tedder—present
Courser—present Howrylak—present Muxlow—present Theis—present
Cox—present Hughes—present Neeley—present Townsend—present
Crawford—present Iden—present Nesbitt—present Vaupel—present
Darany—present Inman—present Outman—present VerHeulen—present
Dianda—present Irwin—present Pagan—present Victory—present
Dillon—present Jacobsen—present Pagel—present Webber—present
Driskell—present Jenkins—present Pettalia—present Wittenberg—present
Durhal—present Johnson—present Phelps—present Yanez—present
Faris—present Kelly—present Plawecki—present Yonker—present
Farrington—present Kesto—present Poleski—present Zemke—present
Forlini—present Kivela—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Elder Carl W. Seitz, Pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church in Harrison Township, offered the following invocation:
“Heavenly Father,
We assemble here today in gratitude for the blessing You have bestowed upon us as citizens of this great state and this this grand nation. We pray today for the men and women who have been called to be our representatives in this great republic.
We ask O Lord that in the work that is performed in their offices, in committees, and as they meet here in this legislative session, that they be granted clarity in thought, discernment in judgment, and wisdom in decisions. Help them Father to remember that what is said and done in the administration of their duties is never done behind closed doors, but rather under Your scrutiny and judgment.
May they feel the weight of their responsibility before You, and may they accept the mantel of leadership with honor, integrity, and selflessness. Father we ask that You provide a hedge of protection around each of them and their families so that they may stand against the weight of responsibility, the stress of public life, and the pull of political pressure.
May they be known O Lord not as politicians, but as statesmen, who love those they serve more than they love themselves. And above all else, may all that takes place within these walls bring honor and glory to You. We pray in Your precious and holy name. Amen.”
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Santana, Glenn, Kosowski, Garcia, Rendon, Chang, Love, Guerra, Durhal, Singh, Schor, Garrett, Neeley, Yanez and Geiss offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 16.
A resolution to urge the House of Representatives to recognize the Michigan Legislative Hispanic Caucus and urge the Speaker to provide it with the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities having been afforded the other recognized caucuses of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Whereas, Article IV, Section 16 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 states:
Each house, except as otherwise provided in this constitution, shall choose its own officers and determine the rules of its proceedings…
; and
Whereas, Under the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives, the Speaker serves as the leader and chief administrator of the House of Representatives; and
Whereas, Traditionally, the Speaker recognizes and authorizes funding to support the two major party caucuses represented in the House; and
Whereas, It is a fundamental responsibility of this Legislature to address, to the fullest breadth and scope, the concerns and needs of the Michigan citizenry irrespective of a constituency’s size, demographic composition, or geographic saturation or location; and
Whereas, To adequately and efficiently fulfill the needs of all Michiganders, it is necessary that members of the House of Representatives be permitted to form caucuses, organized around and united by a common philosophy and interest, that through its discussions and advocacy, advance the message, concerns and needs of the community represented; and
Whereas, The Latino population of our state has grown significantly and increasingly represents a larger share of all Michiganders. Fifteen years ago, the Latino population accounted for 3.3 percent of Michigan’s 9.9 million residents. Five years ago, that share increased to 4.4 percent, nearly a 35 percent increase in size, despite an overall reduction in the state’s population. By 2020, it’s estimated that the Latino population could increase by another 35 percent; and
Whereas, Despite significant growth in the Latino population of our state, the concerns and needs of the Latino community remain underserved in this legislative body. Therefore, it is necessary to organize and empower a caucus dedicated specifically to serving and representing the interests of Michigan’s Hispanic communities, and through bipartisan support, pursue action on issues of common concern to all segments of that community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the House of Representatives to recognize the Michigan Legislative Hispanic Caucus and urge the Speaker to provide it with the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities having been afforded the other recognized caucuses of the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Tedder offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 17.
A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress, and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to refrain from regulating broadband Internet services as common carrier services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934.
Whereas, Due in large part to the unregulated efforts of private enterprise over nearly the past 30 years, the development of the Internet has dramatically transformed the way Michigan citizens work, live, and learn. The deployment of efficient, fast, and reliable broadband networks across Michigan has created thousands of jobs and economic benefits for local economies. The Internet has also revolutionized and enhanced our ability to communicate near and far; and
Whereas, In order to encourage the growth and development of the Internet, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has historically followed a policy to refrain from regulating broadband Internet services as common carrier services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934. As a result, the United States has been at the forefront of technological, business, and social innovation on the Internet; and
Whereas, The FCC will meet on February 26, 2015 and vote on rules that would reclassify Internet service as a telecommunications, not information, service. This change and associated rules would allow the FCC to regulate Internet service more stringently, essentially like that of a public utility; and
Whereas, It is the judgment of this legislative body that using monopoly-era provisions of Title II of the Communications Act of 1934 to regulate the Internet will slow investment in Michigan’s broadband Internet infrastructure and jeopardize future job growth. As a non-legislative entity, it is inappropriate for the FCC to create and implement heavy-handed regulations that have the power of law. Further, the FCC should not impose rules that would hamper investment in the broadband industry and be a detriment to Internet service providers; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress, and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to refrain from regulating broadband Internet services as common carrier services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the commissioners of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4119, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 4012 (MCL 600.4012), as amended by 2012 PA 304.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 10 Yeas—109
Afendoulis Franz Kivela Poleski
Banks Gamrat Kosowski Potvin
Barrett Garcia LaFontaine Price
Bizon Garrett Lane Pscholka
Brinks Gay-Dagnogo Lauwers Rendon
Brunner Geiss LaVoy Roberts, B.
Bumstead Glardon Leonard Roberts, S.
Byrd Glenn Leutheuser Runestad
Callton Goike Liberati Rutledge
Canfield Graves Love Santana
Chang Greig Lucido Schor
Chatfield Greimel Lyons Sheppard
Chirkun Guerra Maturen Singh
Clemente Heise McBroom Smiley
Cochran Hoadley McCready Somerville
Cole Hooker Miller, A. Talabi
Cotter Hovey-Wright Miller, D. Tedder
Courser Howrylak Moss Theis
Cox Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Crawford Iden Neeley Vaupel
Darany Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Dianda Irwin Outman Victory
Dillon Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Durhal Johnson Pettalia Yanez
Faris Kelly Phelps Yonker
Farrington Kesto Plawecki Zemke
Forlini
Nays—1
Robinson
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4120, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7 (MCL 408.477), as amended by 2012 PA 30.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 11 Yeas—109
Afendoulis Franz Kivela Poleski
Banks Gamrat Kosowski Potvin
Barrett Garcia LaFontaine Price
Bizon Garrett Lane Pscholka
Brinks Gay-Dagnogo Lauwers Rendon
Brunner Geiss LaVoy Roberts, B.
Bumstead Glardon Leonard Roberts, S.
Byrd Glenn Leutheuser Runestad
Callton Goike Liberati Rutledge
Canfield Graves Love Santana
Chang Greig Lucido Schor
Chatfield Greimel Lyons Sheppard
Chirkun Guerra Maturen Singh
Clemente Heise McBroom Smiley
Cochran Hoadley McCready Somerville
Cole Hooker Miller, A. Talabi
Cotter Hovey-Wright Miller, D. Tedder
Courser Howrylak Moss Theis
Cox Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Crawford Iden Neeley Vaupel
Darany Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Dianda Irwin Outman Victory
Dillon Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Durhal Johnson Pettalia Yanez
Faris Kelly Phelps Yonker
Farrington Kesto Plawecki Zemke
Forlini
Nays—1
Robinson
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Kosowski introduced
House Bill No. 4223, entitled
A bill to provide for adoption leave from employment; to prescribe the conditions for taking that leave; to prohibit retaliation; and to prescribe remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade.
Rep. Barrett introduced
House Bill No. 4224, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 240 and 438 (MCL 500.240 and 500.438), section 240 as amended by 2000 PA 252 and section 438 as amended by 1994 PA 227.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz to the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, February 18:
Senate Bill Nos. 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, February 19:
House Bill Nos. 4217 4218 4219 4220 4221 4222
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, February 19:
Senate Bill Nos. 18 19 53
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Price, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Present: Reps. Price, Garcia, Callton, Hooker, McBroom, Somerville, Yonker, Kelly, Chatfield, Courser, Tedder, Zemke, Santana, Brinks, Schor, Chang and Greig
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Johnson, Chair, of the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Present: Reps. Johnson, Tedder, Farrington, Price, Lauwers, Crawford, Iden, Brett Roberts, Brinks, Townsend, Geiss, Greig, Liberati and Love
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Barrett, Chair, of the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Present: Reps. Barrett, Hughes, Hooker, Courser, Glenn, Rutledge, Talabi and Faris
Absent: Rep. Outman
Excused: Rep. Outman
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 18, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 2120a.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 19, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2014 PA 535.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 53, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 1 and 5o (MCL 28.421 and 28.425o), section 1 as amended by 2014 PA 203 and section 5o as amended by 2014 PA 206.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Notices
February 18, 2015
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
Pursuant to MCL 600.1082, Senate Majority Leader Meekhof and I are appointing the following persons to the State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee:
The Honorable Susan L. Dobrich
Individual representing the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals.
The Honorable Jodi Debbrecht Switalski
Circuit or district court judge who has presided at least 2 years over an alcohol treatment court
Gary Secor
Court administrator who has worked at least 2 years with a drug or alcohol treatment court
Sherriff Thomas Reich
Law enforcement representative
Jesse Billings
Juvenile graduate
Sincerely,
Kevin Cotter Arlan B. Meekhof
Speaker of the House Senate Majority Leader
99th District 30th District
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received February 18, 2015 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2015 - 6
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS
MIDDLE-EASTERN AMERICAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
RESCISSION OF
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2013-9
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and
WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that each principal department shall be under the supervision of the Governor unless otherwise provided by the constitution; and
WHEREAS, Michigan wishes to attract and retain top talent, and a key strategy for doing so is ensuring welcoming communities for the highly educated, business investors, and entrepreneurs from all over the world; and
WHEREAS, Michigan’s growing and vibrant Middle-Eastern American communities contribute significantly to Michigan’s economy and culture; and
WHEREAS, Michigan must engage leaders from all backgrounds and walks of life to participate actively and effectively in the reinvention of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2013, Executive Order 2013-9 was issued, establishing the Michigan Council on Arab and Chaldean American Affairs; and
WHEREAS, a new and expanded structure will allow the Council to more effectively serve the interests of Michigan and its Middle-Eastern American communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the powers and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. CREATION OF THE MIDDLE-EASTERN AMERICAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
A. The Middle-Eastern American Affairs Commission (“the Commission”) is established in the Department of Civil Rights (“the Department”).
B. All of the authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations of the Michigan Council on Arab and Chaldean American Affairs are transferred to the Middle-Eastern Affairs Commission created by this Order.
C. The Commission shall be composed of fifteen (15) members appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. Of the members initially appointed after the effective date of this order, five (5) members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, five (5) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, and five (5) members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years. After the initial appointments, members of the Commission shall be appointed to a term of four (4) years.
D. Members of the Commission shall be individuals who have a particular interest or expertise in Middle-Eastern American concerns.
E. A vacancy on the Commission occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.
F. The Director of the Office of New Americans shall serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the Commission.
G. The Governor shall designate a member of the Commission to serve as its Chairperson at the pleasure of the Governor. The Commission may designate a member of the Commission to serve as its Vice-Chairperson at the pleasure of the Commission. The Commission may elect other officers from its members as the Commission considers appropriate.
H. The Commission shall be administered under the supervision of the Department. The new Commission shall exercise its prescribed powers, duties, and functions independently of the Director of the Department (“the Director”). All budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the Commission shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the Department.
II. RESCISSION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 2013-9
Executive Order 2013-9 is rescinded and the Michigan Council on Arab and Chaldean American Affairs is abolished.
III. CHARGE TO THE COMMISSION
A. The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the Director and shall do all of the following:
i. Review and advise the Governor and the Director on the state’s policies concerning the Middle-Eastern American community.
ii. Review and advise the Governor and the Director on the nature, magnitude, and priorities of the issues facing the Middle-Eastern American community.
iii. Monitor, evaluate, investigate, and recommend programs for the betterment of the Middle-Eastern American community.
iv. Analyze and recommend policies and programs to advance economic development within the Middle-Eastern American community.
v. Make recommendations to the Governor and the Director regarding changes in state programs, statutes, regulations and policies, including, but not limited to, the coordination of state programs serving Middle-Eastern Americans.
vi. Recommend policy and action plans to serve the needs of Middle Eastern Americans in Michigan.
vii. Recognize the history, accomplishments, and contributions of Michigan’s Middle-Eastern American community.
viii. Make recommendations to the Governor and the Director regarding methods of overcoming discrimination against Middle-Eastern Americans.
ix. Promote public awareness of Middle-Eastern American culture.
x. Promote equal access to state services.
xi. Promote the involvement of Middle-Eastern Americans in government at all levels.
B. The Commission shall also provide other information or advice regarding Middle-Eastern American concerns or issues as requested by the Governor or Director.
C. The Commission shall issue reports that address issues described in Section III and provide recommendations at times designated by the Governor or the Director.
IV. OPERATIONS OF THE COMMISSION
A. The Commission shall be staffed and assisted by personnel from the Department as directed by the Governor.
B. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to relevant statutes and rules and procedures of the Department, subject to available appropriations.
C. Members of the Commission shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts to the Department.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by or against the Council prior to the effective date of this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. Any lawfully commenced suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this Order.
B. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
This Order shall be effective 60 days after filing of this Order.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 18th day of February in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Fifteen
RICHARD D. SNYDER
GOVERNOR
BY THE GOVERNOR:
RUTH A. JOHNSON
SECRETARY OF STATE
The message was referred to the Clerk.
The following message from the Governor was received February 18, 2015 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2015 - 7
PACIFIC AMERICAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
HISPANIC/LATINO COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units that he considers necessary for efficient administration; and
WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that each principal department shall be under the supervision of the Governor unless otherwise provided by the constitution; and
WHEREAS, there is a continued need to reorganize functions among state departments to ensure efficient administration; and
WHEREAS, programs, agencies, and commissions should be placed among the principal departments on a consistent, logical basis in order to ensure the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars and to allow the state to offer more streamlined services;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the powers and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. PACIFIC AMERICAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
In addition to the members appointed to new Pacific American Affairs Commission under Section II.B. of Executive Reorganization Order 2009-16, the Director of the Office for New Americans or his or her designee, shall serve as a non-voting ex officio member of the Commission.
II. HISPANIC/LATINO COMMISSION
In addition to the members appointed to the Hispanic Latino Commission under MCL 18.302(1), 1975 PA 164, as amended, the Director of the Office for New Americans or his or her designee, shall serve as a non-voting ex officio member of the Commission.
This Order shall be effective 60 days after the filing of this Order.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of Michigan this 18th day of February, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Fifteen.
RICHARD D. SNYDER
GOVERNOR
BY THE GOVERNOR:
RUTH A. JOHNSON
SECRETARY OF STATE
The message was referred to the Clerk.
Explanation of “No” Votes
Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 44 and 45, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on Senate Bills 44 and 45 because I believe this legislation provides a change to our election laws that only benefits one particular political party. Under current state law, Michigan holds its presidential primary during a regularly scheduled February election, one of the four dates set to conduct elections in our state. Instead, the Republican Party wants to have their own election in March have the taxpayers pay for it.
I cannot support a bill that is only designed to subsidize one political party’s desires for their presidential primary. Republicans have been the ones to set election dates before. Now they want to change the rules to benefit them exclusively, and expect taxpayer dollars to subsidize it as a time when the state budget is in deficit.”
Announcements by the Clerk
February 18, 2015
Received from the Auditor General a copy of the Michigan Legislature’s Combined Schedule of Sources and Disposition of General Fund Authorizations with Supplemental Schedules for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 which is available on their website:
http://www.audgen.michigan.gov/pdfs/MichiganLegislatureAudit2013_14.pdf .
Gary L. Randall
Clerk of the House
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Rep. Sheppard moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:50 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, February 24, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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