No. 79
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, September 23, 2010.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Allen—present Garcia—present Olshove—present
Anderson—present George—present Pappageorge—present
Barcia—present Gilbert—present Patterson—present
Basham—present Gleason—present Prusi—present
Birkholz—present Hardiman—present Richardville—present
Bishop—present Hunter—present Sanborn—present
Brater—present Jacobs—present Scott—present
Brown—present Jansen—present Stamas—present
Cassis—present Jelinek—present Switalski—excused
Cherry—present Kahn—present Thomas—excused
Clark-Coleman—present Kuipers—present Van Woerkom—present
Clarke—present McManus—present Whitmer—present
Cropsey—present Nofs—present
Reverend Floyd A. Davis of the 12th Street Missionary Baptist Church of Detroit offered the following invocation:
Eternal gracious Allah and Heavenly God our Father, we come before Your presence this day as Your duly appointed and elected representatives of the citizens of the state of Michigan. You have given us the privilege of making life-changing and far-reaching decisions on behalf of our neighbors, friends, business associates, and partners that affect us who live and work in this Great Lakes state and surrounding region.
Allow our government to operate as an extension of Your will. Fill our hearts, minds, and constituent meetings with Your Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and direct our thoughts, human interactions, and outcomes, so that our decisions will be a reflection of Your love. We face formidable challenges and issues that require understanding, compassion, and long-range solutions. We can meet and exceed expectations if You would envision, enlighten, and equip us.
Gracious, merciful, and great Spirit, constrain and deflect demonic spirits in human thoughts that sow seeds of greed, indifference, deceit, and intolerance, while we conduct business to improve the conditions in our state. Father God, release the spirit of communication, cooperation, knowledge, and spiritual compromise in our meetings of the Senate, its separate meeting deliberations, and our constituent processes. Help us to emotionally and intellectually move beyond the frustrations, factions, and fights of the past and to move with passion and purposeful determination to attain excellence, righteousness, and justice for all.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Patterson, McManus, Van Woerkom, Jansen, Kahn, Richardville, Birkholz and Garcia entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Anderson moved that Senators Clarke, Brater, Hunter, Barcia and Whitmer be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Anderson moved that Senators Thomas and Switalski be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry.
During the recess, Senators Brater, Whitmer, Clarke, Hunter and Barcia entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the motion to discharge the Committee on Government Operations from further consideration of the following resolution be postponed for today:
Senate Resolution No. 172
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cropsey moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 6421, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled “Uniform unclaimed property act,” by amending sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8a, 13, 15, 17, and 18 (MCL 567.223, 567.225, 567.226, 567.227, 567.228, 567.228a, 567.233, 567.235, 567.237, and 567.238), section 15 as amended by 2008 PA 208 and section 18 as amended by 1997 PA 195.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
House Bill No. 6421
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4663, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 224, entitled “An act to license and regulate dealers in and research facilities using dogs and cats for research purposes; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 8, and 9 (MCL 287.381, 287.388, and 287.389); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Cropsey moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy.
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, September 22:
House Bill Nos. 5287 6042 6043 6270 6271
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Wednesday, September 22, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1500 1501
House Bill Nos. 6463 6464 6465 6466 6467 6468 6469 6470 6471 6472 6473
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
House Bill No. 4514
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 1153, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.
(For Conference Report, see Senate Journal No. 77, p. 1498.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 884, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 31 (MCL 205.31), as amended by 2002 PA 657.
The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate amendment to the House substitute (H-3).
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1354, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 1062 and 1068 (MCL 600.1062 and 600.1068), section 1062 as amended by 2006 PA 620 and section 1068 as added by 2004 PA 224.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Cropsey 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,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 456 Yeas—34
Allen Cherry Hunter Pappageorge
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Patterson
Barcia Clarke Jansen Prusi
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Richardville
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Sanborn
Bishop George McManus Scott
Brater Gilbert Nofs Stamas
Brown Gleason Olshove Van Woerkom
Cassis Hardiman
Nays—0
Excused—2
Switalski Thomas
Not Voting—2
Kuipers Whitmer
In The Chair: President
Senator Cropsey moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senator Bishop asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Bishop’s statement is as follows:
It is my great honor to pay tribute to one of our team members who has decided to move on to bigger and better things. Today, I would like to express our thanks and deep appreciation to Deborah Cline as she decides to move onto greener pastures out of the Senate. She spent the last 15 years here with us on our team. She began in the Senate back in 1995 in the Senate Majority Policy Office. From 1996 to 2003, Deborah worked for Senate Majority Leader Dan DeGrow.
Her time in the Senate also included time on the Secretary of the Senate’s Session Staff as a bill clerk, where she helped track and prepare bills in session. From 2003 to 2006, Deborah furthered her legislative career in the Office of Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema as a legislative aide and deputy chief of staff. She did a number of things in that office, and in 2007, Deborah used her vast knowledge of the Michigan Legislature that she has gained throughout the years to work as an administrative assistant with the Senate Majority Policy Office.
Whether working in a member’s office or as a part of the larger Senate support staff, Deborah has always been a well-respected member of our team. Many of you know Deborah. Those of you who don’t know her know of her work over the years. We want to do what we can to express our deepest and sincerest gratitude for all of her work.
She is now going to work—best of luck there—as an assistant to an Ingham County Circuit Court judge. I wish her well in her endeavors. I know that the members of the Legislature and all the support staff wish you the best of luck, Deborah, in your future endeavors. I hope that my colleagues will help me thank her for all she has done over the years.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, designated Senator Basham as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1486, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 13101, 13102, 13104, 13105, 13106, 13107, 13108, 13109, 13110, and 13111 (MCL 333.13101, 333.13102, 333.13104, 333.13105, 333.13106, 333.13107, 333.13108, 333.13109, 333.13110, and 333.13111), sections 13101 and 13102 as amended and sections 13104, 13105, 13106, 13107, 13108, 13109, 13110, and 13111 as added by 2007 PA 149, and by adding sections 13105a and 13112; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendments, the following bill:
House Bill No. 6421, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled “Uniform unclaimed property act,” by amending sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8a, 13, 15, 17, and 18 (MCL 567.223, 567.225, 567.226, 567.227, 567.228, 567.228a, 567.233, 567.235, 567.237, and 567.238), section 15 as amended by 2008 PA 208 and section 18 as amended by 1997 PA 195.
The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 2, line 5, after “than” by striking out “3” and inserting “15”.
2. Amend page 2, line 6, after “within” by striking out “3” and inserting “15”.
The Senate agreed to the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1037, entitled
A bill to license and regulate professional employer organizations; to define certain relationships and allocate certain rights and duties between those relationships; to provide for certain powers and duties for state agencies; to impose certain fees and provide for certain security devices; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
Substitute (S-2).
The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 16, line 2, after “effect” by striking out “January 1, 2011” and inserting “July 1, 2011”.
The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1038, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 13m.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5640, entitled
A bill to authorize local units of government to adopt property assessed clean energy programs and to create districts to promote the use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by owners of real property; to provide for the financing of such programs through voluntary property assessments and other means; to authorize a local unit of government to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to pay the cost of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements from the proceeds thereof; to provide for the repayment of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide for remedies.
Substitute (S-1).
The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 11, line 20, by striking out all of section 17 and inserting:
“Sec. 17. An electric customer that installs or modifies an electric energy efficiency improvement under a property assessed clean energy program is exempt from the energy optimization charges the customer would otherwise incur under section 89 or 91 of the clean, renewable, and efficient energy act, 2008 PA 295, MCL 460.1089 and 460.1091, if the customer conducts a self-directed energy optimization plan under and subject to the applicable requirements of section 93 of the clean, renewable, and efficient energy act, 2008 PA 295, MCL 460.1093. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the requirement that the plan provide for aggregate energy savings that each year meet or exceed the energy optimization standards based on the electricity purchases in the previous year for the site or sites covered by the self-directed plan.”.
2. Amend page 12, following line 11, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 1502 of the 95th Legislature is enacted into law.”.
The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:
Senate Bill No. 1037
Senate Bill No. 1038
House Bill No. 5640
House Bill No. 6421
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 5640
Senate Bill No. 77
Senate Bill No. 1037
Senate Bill No. 1038
House Bill No. 6421
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5640, entitled
A bill to authorize local units of government to adopt property assessed clean energy programs and to create districts to promote the use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by owners of commercial real property; to provide for the financing of such programs through voluntary property assessments, commercial lending, and other means; to authorize a local unit of government to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to pay the cost of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements from the proceeds thereof; to provide for the repayment of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide for remedies.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 457 Yeas—28
Anderson Cherry Hardiman Pappageorge
Barcia Clark-Coleman Hunter Prusi
Basham Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Birkholz Garcia Jelinek Scott
Bishop George Kahn Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Cassis Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Nays—8
Allen Cropsey Kuipers Patterson
Brown Jansen Nofs Richardville
Excused—2
Switalski Thomas
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The question being on the motion to give the bill immediate effect,
Senator Cropsey moved the further consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 77, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2010 PA 17.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 458 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Hunter Pappageorge
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Patterson
Barcia Clarke Jansen Prusi
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Richardville
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Sanborn
Bishop George Kuipers Scott
Brater Gilbert McManus Stamas
Brown Gleason Nofs Van Woerkom
Cassis Hardiman Olshove Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—2
Switalski Thomas
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1037, entitled
A bill to license and regulate professional employer organizations; to define certain relationships and allocate certain rights and duties between those relationships; to provide for certain powers and duties for state agencies; to impose certain fees and provide for certain security devices; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 459 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Hunter Pappageorge
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Patterson
Barcia Clarke Jansen Prusi
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Richardville
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Sanborn
Bishop George Kuipers Scott
Brater Gilbert McManus Stamas
Brown Gleason Nofs Van Woerkom
Cassis Hardiman Olshove Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—2
Switalski Thomas
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1038, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 13m.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 460 Yeas—32
Allen Cherry Jacobs Pappageorge
Anderson Cropsey Jansen Patterson
Barcia Garcia Jelinek Prusi
Basham George Kahn Richardville
Birkholz Gilbert Kuipers Sanborn
Bishop Gleason McManus Stamas
Brown Hardiman Nofs Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Olshove Whitmer
Nays—4
Brater Clark-Coleman Clarke Scott
Excused—2
Switalski Thomas
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6421, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled “Uniform unclaimed property act,” by amending sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8a, 13, 15, 17, and 18 (MCL 567.223, 567.225, 567.226, 567.227, 567.228, 567.228a, 567.233, 567.235, 567.237, and 567.238), section 15 as amended by 2008 PA 208 and section 18 as amended by 1997 PA 195.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senators Allen, Cropsey, Cassis, Hardiman, Nofs, Barcia, Gleason, Basham, Birkholz, Bishop, Brater, Brown, Cherry, Clark-Coleman, Clarke, Garcia, George, Gilbert, Hunter, Jacobs, Jansen, Jelinek, Kuipers, McManus, Olshove, Pappageorge, Patterson, Prusi, Richardville, Sanborn, Scott, Stamas and Van Woerkom offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 16, following line 1, by inserting:
“(7) THE PROVISIONS MODIFYING THE DORMANCY PERIODS OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED THIS SUBSECTION DO NOT APPLY IF THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY IS ON ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.”.
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 461 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Hunter Pappageorge
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Patterson
Barcia Clarke Jansen Prusi
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Richardville
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Sanborn
Bishop George Kuipers Scott
Brater Gilbert McManus Stamas
Brown Gleason Nofs Van Woerkom
Cassis Hardiman Olshove Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—2
Switalski Thomas
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Cropsey moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act concerning unclaimed property; to provide for the reporting and disposition of unclaimed property; to make uniform the law concerning unclaimed property; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Resolution No. 41
Senate Resolution No. 75
Senate Resolution No. 88
House Concurrent Resolution No. 41
Senate Resolution No. 168
Senate Resolution No. 169
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 48
The motion prevailed.
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No. 181
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senator Basham offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 181.
A resolution commemorating October 18-22, 2010, as Turn Up the H.E.A.T. Week in Michigan.
Whereas, 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (H.E.A.T.); and
Whereas, The citizens of Michigan pay higher taxes and insurance premiums as a result of insurance fraud, auto-related identity theft, and all auto-related crimes; and
Whereas, Since 1985, H.E.A.T. has successfully empowered Michigan residents to fight auto theft in their neighborhoods by confidentially informing authorities of what they know about auto theft-related crimes and rewards citizens for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of these criminals; and
Whereas, As the result of nearly 9,000 calls to 1-800-242-HEAT, these residents have helped H.E.A.T. recover more than $50 million in stolen property and assisted in the arrest of nearly 3,500 suspects involved in auto theft rings, chop shops, car jackings, fraudulent car thefts, and other auto theft-related crimes throughout the state; and
Whereas, H.E.A.T. is funded by the Michigan auto insurance industry, and its 24/7, toll-free tip line is monitored by the Michigan State Police, which directs tip information to appropriate police agencies throughout the state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate October 18-22, 2010, as Turn Up the H.E.A.T. Week in Michigan, in recognition of this unique public-private partnership and the profound impact it has had on eliminating auto theft in Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That all citizens are encouraged to increase their understanding and awareness of auto theft and how they may protect themselves from and assist authorities with auto theft-related crimes; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to H.E.A.T. and the Michigan State Police.
Senators Anderson, Brater, Clarke, Gleason and Jacobs were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Kahn offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 180.
A resolution to recognize September 23, 2010, as National Falls Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, 1 in every 3 people in the United States who are 65 years of age or older fall each year; and
Whereas, Falls are the leading cause of injury, deaths, and hospital admissions for traumatic injuries among adults 65 years of age and older; and
Whereas, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that if the rate of increase in falls is not slowed, annual direct treatment costs under the Medicare program will reach $32.4 billion by 2020; and
Whereas, Evidence-based programs show promise in reducing falls and facilitating cost-effective interventions, such as comprehensive clinical assessments, exercise programs to improve balance and health, management of medications, correction of vision, and reduction of home hazards; and
Whereas, Research indicates that fall prevention programs for high-risk older adults have a net cost savings of almost $9 in benefits to society for each $1 invested; and
Whereas, The federal Safety of Seniors Act was enacted to amend the Public Health Service Act to create a national education campaign aimed at older adults, their families, health care providers, and injury prevention programs that focus on the reduction and prevention of falls among older adults; and
Whereas, The Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and its numerous national and state supporting organizations should be commended for their efforts to raise awareness and to promote better understanding, research, and programs to prevent falls among older adults; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize September 23, 2010, as National Falls Awareness Day in the state of Michigan. We encourage businesses, individuals, federal, state, and local governments, the public health community, and health care providers to work together to promote the awareness of falls in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older people in the United States.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Anderson, Clarke, Gleason, Jacobs and Pappageorge were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Kahn asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kahn’s statement is as follows:
This resolution is to recognize September 23, 2010, as National Falls Awareness Day in our state. Falls are not a topic that comes up with a great deal of central-mind awareness. It is an important subject because they are the leading cause of injury, deaths, and hospital admissions for traumatic injuries among adults 65 years of age and older.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that if the rate of increase in falls is not slowed, annual direct treatment costs under the Medicare program will reach $32.4 billion by 2020. Evidence-based programs show promise in reducing falls and facilitating cost-effective interventions, such as comprehensive clinical assessments, exercise programs to improve balance and health, management of medications, correction of vision, and reduction of home hazards.
The federal Safety of Seniors Act was enacted to amend the Public Health Service Act to create a national education campaign aimed at older adults, their families, health care providers, and injury prevention programs that focus on the reduction and prevention of falls among older adults. The Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and its numerous national and state supporting organizations should be commended for their efforts to raise awareness and to promote better understanding, research, and programs to prevent falls among older adults.
This resolution will recognize September 23, 2010, as National Falls Awareness Day in the state of Michigan. We encourage businesses, individuals, federal, state, and local governments, the public health community, and health care providers to work together to promote the awareness of falls in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older people in the United States.
I urge the adoption of this resolution.
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following concurrent resolution, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the Resolutions calendar for consideration today:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 29
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 29.
A concurrent resolution to support first responder and first receiver personal preparedness planning priorities in state law and local policies.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
Senator Cassis was named co‑sponsor of the concurrent resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Kuipers introduced
Senate Bill No. 1509, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1249 (MCL 380.1249), as added by 2009 PA 205.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Richardville, Hunter, Sanborn and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No. 1510, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3204, 3205a, 3205b, and 3205d (MCL 600.3204, 600.3205a, 600.3205b, and 600.3205d), section 3204 as amended by 2009 PA 29, sections 3205a and 3205b as added by 2009 PA 30, and section 3205d as added by 2009 PA 31; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
House Bill No. 5287, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 750 (MCL 257.750), as amended by 1988 PA 446.
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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 6042, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 7333b.
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 Agriculture and Bioeconomy.
House Bill No. 6043, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled “An act to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters; to establish uniform procedures and minimum requirements for adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide remedies,” (MCL 287.331 to 287.340) by adding section 8b.
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 Agriculture and Bioeconomy.
House Bill No. 6270, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” by amending section 306 (MCL 32.706).
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 Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.
House Bill No. 6271, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 55 (MCL 38.55), as amended by 2004 PA 33.
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 Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.
Statements
Senator Scott asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Scott’s statement is as follows:
Bill Gates said, “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” We have hundreds of thousands of unhappy auto insurance customers. They are unhappy because they are being treated unfairly by insurance companies, and we are letting that happen.
We all know that it is difficult for families in our cities to get by without a car to get to work, to school, to the doctor, and to the store. We all rely heavily on our cars, but too many of our citizens are paying an unfair price for the insurance policies that we require them to have.
Bad drivers deserve to pay a high price for insurance. Good drivers deserve a deal, and yet, in Michigan, good drivers don’t always get the deal they deserve. It is time to make auto insurance fair and affordable. It is time to forbid the use of things like credit scoring and where you live as factors to determine the cost of a policy. The only factors that should determine the cost of a policy is a person’s driving record and the kind of car a person drives. Drivers could then afford the car they need to live their lives.
It is time to make auto insurance fair and affordable, and we have time to do it before most of us leave here in December.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow all committees to meet during Senate session.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess until 3:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:06 p.m.
The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess until 5:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:01 p.m.
The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Richardville.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 5:01 p.m.
8:26 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Richardville.
Senator Cropsey moved that Senators Garcia and Patterson be excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 1014, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531f.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1035, entitled
A bill to amend 1935 PA 120, entitled “An act to prescribe a method for the fingerprinting of residents of the state, and to provide for the recording and filing thereof by the central records division of the department of state police,” by amending section 3 (MCL 28.273), as amended by 2007 PA 76.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1450, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 30104b (MCL 324.30104b), as added by 2006 PA 592.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1451, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 30306b (MCL 324.30306b), as amended by 2009 PA 120; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 5640, entitled
A bill to authorize local units of government to adopt property assessed clean energy programs and to create districts to promote the use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by owners of commercial real property; to provide for the financing of such programs through voluntary property assessments, commercial lending, and other means; to authorize a local unit of government to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to pay the cost of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements from the proceeds thereof; to provide for the repayment of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide for remedies.
(The bill was passed earlier today and the motion for immediate effect postponed. See p. 1602.)
The question being on the motion to give the bill immediate effect,
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Basham introduced
Senate Bill No. 1511, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 254, entitled “The motor carrier act,” by amending section 2 of article V (MCL 479.2), as amended by 2008 PA 584.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 8:36 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Richardville.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 1226, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending sections 20d and 68 (MCL 38.20d and 38.68), section 20d as amended by 2002 PA 93 and section 68 as added by 1996 PA 487, and by adding sections 35 and 68d.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-38) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-38), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “An act to provide for a state employees’ retirement system; to create a state employees’ retirement board and prescribe its powers and duties; to establish certain funds in connection with the retirement system; to require contributions to the retirement system by and on behalf of members and participants of the retirement system; to create certain accounts and provide for expenditures from those accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and employees and certain state departments and agencies; to prescribe and make appropriations for the retirement system; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending sections 38, 68, and 68c (MCL 38.38, 38.68, and 38.68c), section 38 as amended by 2007 PA 16, section 68 as added by 1996 PA 487, and section 68c as amended by 2010 PA 54, and by adding sections 19j, 20i, 35, and 68d.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Cropsey 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,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 462 Yeas—20
Allen Cropsey Jelinek Pappageorge
Birkholz George Kahn Richardville
Bishop Gilbert Kuipers Sanborn
Brown Hardiman McManus Stamas
Cassis Jansen Nofs Van Woerkom
Nays—14
Anderson Cherry Hunter Prusi
Barcia Clark-Coleman Jacobs Scott
Basham Clarke Olshove Whitmer
Brater Gleason
Excused—4
Garcia Patterson Switalski Thomas
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The question being on the motion to give the bill immediate effect,
Senator Cropsey moved the further consideration of the bill be postponed for today.
The motion prevailed.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1283, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17015 (MCL 333.17015), as amended by 2006 PA 77.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Sanborn, Stamas and Basham
Nays: Senator Whitmer
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1376, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 1209, 2519, 3207, 7105, 7411, 7414, 7817, 7821, and 7910 (MCL 700.1209, 700.2519, 700.3207, 700.7105, 700.7411, 700.7414, 700.7817, 700.7821, and 700.7910), sections 1209, 2519, and 7105 as amended and sections 7411, 7414, 7817, 7821, and 7910 as added by 2009 PA 46 and section 3207 as added by 2006 PA 299, by amending the headings of the parts of article VII, by amending the heading of article VIII, and by designating sections 8101 and 8102 as part 1 and sections 8201 to 8206 as part 2 of article VIII and adding headings for those parts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Stamas, Whitmer, Clarke and Basham
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1377, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 251, entitled “Cemetery regulation act,” by amending section 16 (MCL 456.536), as amended by 2008 PA 478.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Stamas, Whitmer and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1378, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 255, entitled “Prepaid funeral and cemetery sales act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 328.222), as amended by 2004 PA 21.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Stamas, Whitmer, Clarke and Basham
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1491, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 29 (MCL 791.229), as amended by 1998 PA 512.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Stamas, Whitmer and Basham
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1492, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14 of chapter XI (MCL 771.14), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Stamas, Whitmer and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Kuipers (C), Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Stamas, Whitmer, Clarke and Basham
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1111, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled “Commercial redevelopment act,” by amending sections 12a, 14, and 15 (MCL 207.662a, 207.664, and 207.665), section 12a as added by 2008 PA 227.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason E. Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Nofs, Stamas, Clarke and Hunter
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1112, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled “Commercial redevelopment act,” by amending sections 9, 10, 11, and 12 (MCL 207.659, 207.660, 207.661, and 207.662), section 9 as amended by 1993 PA 340 and section 12 as amended by 2008 PA 227.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason E. Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Nofs, Stamas, Clarke and Hunter
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1113, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled “Commercial redevelopment act,” by amending sections 3, 4, 6, and 8 (MCL 207.653, 207.654, 207.656, and 207.658), sections 3 and 4 as amended by 2008 PA 227 and section 6 as amended by 1980 PA 407.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason E. Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Nofs, Stamas, Clarke and Hunter
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1114, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2007 PA 204.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason E. Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Nofs, Stamas, Clarke and Hunter
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1233, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2007 PA 204.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason E. Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Nofs, Stamas, Clarke and Hunter
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1236, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled “Commercial redevelopment act,” by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 207.653 and 207.654), as amended by 2008 PA 227.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason E. Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Nofs, Stamas, Clarke and Hunter
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1413, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 2909, 2911, and 2913 (MCL 339.2909, 339.2911, and 339.2913), as added by 2006 PA 489.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason E. Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Nofs, Clarke and Hunter
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1455, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled “Michigan limited liability company act,” by amending sections 102, 103, 206, 211, 302, 304, 308, 401, 403, 404, 406, 501, 502, 503, 505, 506, 507, 510, 514, 515, 604, 702, 801, 804, and 805 (MCL 450.4102, 450.4103, 450.4206, 450.4211, 450.4302, 450.4304, 450.4308, 450.4401, 450.4403, 450.4404, 450.4406, 450.4501, 450.4502, 450.4503, 450.4505, 450.4506, 450.4507, 450.4510, 450.4514, 450.4515, 450.4604, 450.4702, 450.4801, 450.4804, and 450.4805), section 102 as amended by 2008 PA 566, sections 103, 304, 403, 406, 501, 502, 503, 506, 515, 801, and 804 as amended by 2002 PA 686, section 206 as amended by 2008 PA 567, and sections 302, 308, 401, 404, and 702 as amended by 1997 PA 52, and by adding sections 216, 409, 708, and 709; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason E. Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Nofs, Clarke and Hunter
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1487, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 125.2663), as amended by 2007 PA 202.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jason E. Allen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Allen, Nofs, Clarke and Hunter
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Allen (C), Nofs, Stamas, Clarke and Hunter
The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 1502, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean, renewable, and efficient energy act,” by amending section 93 (MCL 460.1093).
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Gerald Van Woerkom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Allen, Gleason and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies reported
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 29.
A concurrent resolution to support first responder and first receiver personal preparedness planning priorities in state law and local policies.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 100 of 2009, p. 2317.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Cameron Brown
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brown, Garcia, Richardville, Pappageorge and Olshove
Nays: None
The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Brown (C), Garcia, Richardville, Pappageorge and Olshove
Excused: Senators Hunter and Thomas
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators McManus (C), Jelinek, Cropsey, Hardiman, Pappageorge, Switalski, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
Excused: Senator Brown
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Sanborn (C), Richardville, Allen, Gilbert, Thomas, Hunter and Jacobs
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees Investment Subcommittee submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., Room S-929, House Office Building
Present: Senator Clarke
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at 9:00 a.m., Senate Majority Leader’s Conference Room, Room S-101, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Bishop (C), Jelinek, Pappageorge and Prusi
Excused: Senator Switalski
Scheduled Meetings
Conference Committees -
General Government (HB 5880) - Friday, September 24, 12:01 a.m., Room 428, Capitol Building (373-8080)
Higher Education (SB 1157) - Friday, September 24, 12:01 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Human Services (HB 5882) - Friday, September 24, 12:01 a.m., Room 424, Capitol Building (373-8080)
Natural Resources and Environment (SB 1161) - Friday, September 24, 12:15 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Transportation (HB 5889) - Friday, September 24, 12:01 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-8080)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 9:09 p.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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