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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