No. 83
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
92nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, September 29, 2004.
10:00 a.m.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Vander Veen.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Accavitti--present Garfield--present Meisner--present Sheen--excused
Acciavatti--present Gieleghem--present Meyer--present Sheltrown--present
Adamini--present Gillard--present Middaugh--present Shulman--present
Amos--present Gleason--present Milosch--present Smith--present
Anderson--present Hager--present Minore--present Spade--present
Bieda--present Hardman--present Moolenaar--present Stahl--present
Bisbee--present Hart--present Mortimer--e/d/s Stakoe--present
Bradstreet--present Hood--present Murphy--present Stallworth--present
Brandenburg--present Hoogendyk--present Newell--e/d/s Steil--present
Brown--present Hopgood--present Nitz--present Stewart--present
Byrum--present Howell--present Nofs--present Tabor--present
Casperson--present Huizenga--present O'Neil--present Taub--present
Caswell--present Hummel--present Palmer--present Tobocman--present
Caul--present Hune--present Palsrok--present Vagnozzi--present
Cheeks--present Hunter--present Pappageorge--present Van Regenmorter--present
Clack--present Jamnick--present Pastor--present Vander Veen--present
Condino--present Johnson, Rick--present Phillips--present Voorhees--present
Daniels--excused Johnson, Ruth--present Plakas--present Walker--present
Dennis--present Julian--present Pumford--present Ward--present
DeRoche--present Koetje--present Reeves--present Waters--present
DeRossett--present Kolb--present Richardville--present Wenke--excused
Drolet--present Kooiman--present Rivet--present Whitmer--present
Ehardt--present LaJoy--present Robertson--present Williams--present
Elkins--present LaSata--present Rocca--present Wojno--present
Emmons--present Law--present Sak--present Woodward--present
Farhat--present Lipsey--present Shackleton--present Woronchak--present
Farrah--present McConico--present Shaffer--present Zelenko--e/d/s
Gaffney--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Triette Lipsey Reeves, from the 10th District, offered the following invocation:
"Almighty and wonderful God, the earth belongs to You and the fullness thereof. All things that were made come from Thee. O Lord, we come to You this morning in submission to Your awesome power and will, thanking You for everything--the things we take for granted everyday and the things that are so large that we do remember to thank You. We stand here asking and needing Your divine guidance, Your wisdom, and Your direction. Father, we stand here knowing, Lord, that we are not worthy of these places that we occupy, these positions we occupy, but yet, through Your grace and by Your mercy, Lord, we're here. There are members in this room, Father, who are personally going through things, Lord, that only You know about. I ask You to bless them today--bless their families, bless each and every legislator, bless their districts, and bless the people of their districts. We ask that You would have mercy upon all of us. We ask that You bless our troops and their families, not forgetting about them. We ask that You would remember the fallen. Remember all the people who have lost family members in the city of Detroit this year because of a rise in murders, Lord. We ask that You remember the family of the three-year-old child who was killed this week at a day care center in Detroit. We ask, Father, that You bless them and we ask that You keep Your hand on this great country and this great state. We ask all these things, Lord believing that You are powerful, You are mighty, and through You all things are possible. In Your name, we pray, Jesus' name. Amen."
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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
Rep. Palmer moved that Reps. Sheen and Wenke be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Waters moved that Rep. Daniels be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6164, entitled
A bill to amend 1921 PA 207, entitled "City and village zoning act," (MCL 125.581 to 125.600) by adding section 4g.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Land Use and Environment,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ward moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Nitz moved that Rep. Shackleton be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6164, entitled
A bill to amend 1921 PA 207, entitled "City and village zoning act," (MCL 125.581 to 125.600) by adding section 4g.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 794 Yeas--102
Accavitti Gaffney Lipsey Shaffer
Acciavatti Garfield McConico Sheltrown
Adamini Gieleghem Meisner Shulman
Amos Gillard Meyer Smith
Anderson Gleason Middaugh Spade
Bieda Hager Milosch Stahl
Bisbee Hardman Minore Stakoe
Bradstreet Hart Moolenaar Stallworth
Brandenburg Hood Murphy Steil
Brown Hoogendyk Nitz Stewart
Byrum Hopgood Nofs Tabor
Casperson Howell O'Neil Taub
Caswell Huizenga Palmer Tobocman
Caul Hummel Palsrok Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hune Pappageorge Van Regenmorter
Clack Hunter Pastor Vander Veen
Condino Jamnick Phillips Voorhees
Dennis Johnson, Rick Plakas Walker
DeRoche Johnson, Ruth Pumford Ward
DeRossett Julian Reeves Waters
Drolet Koetje Richardville Whitmer
Ehardt Kolb Rivet Williams
Elkins Kooiman Robertson Wojno
Emmons LaJoy Rocca Woodward
Farhat LaSata Sak Woronchak
Farrah Law
Nays--0
In The Chair: Julian
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6166, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 183, entitled "County zoning act," (MCL 125.201 to 125.240) by adding section 16i.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Land Use and Environment,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ruth Johnson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Waters moved that Rep. McConico be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6166, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 183, entitled "County zoning act," (MCL 125.201 to 125.240) by adding section 16i.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 795 Yeas--102
Accavitti Gaffney Lipsey Shaffer
Acciavatti Garfield Meisner Sheltrown
Adamini Gieleghem Meyer Shulman
Amos Gillard Middaugh Smith
Anderson Gleason Milosch Spade
Bieda Hager Minore Stahl
Bisbee Hardman Moolenaar Stakoe
Bradstreet Hart Murphy Stallworth
Brandenburg Hood Nitz Steil
Brown Hoogendyk Nofs Stewart
Byrum Hopgood O'Neil Tabor
Casperson Howell Palmer Taub
Caswell Huizenga Palsrok Tobocman
Caul Hummel Pappageorge Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hune Pastor Van Regenmorter
Clack Hunter Phillips Vander Veen
Condino Jamnick Plakas Voorhees
Dennis Johnson, Rick Pumford Walker
DeRoche Johnson, Ruth Reeves Ward
DeRossett Julian Richardville Waters
Drolet Koetje Rivet Whitmer
Ehardt Kolb Robertson Williams
Elkins Kooiman Rocca Wojno
Emmons LaJoy Sak Woodward
Farhat LaSata Shackleton Woronchak
Farrah Law
Nays--0
In The Chair: Julian
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6206, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 184, entitled "Township zoning act," (MCL 125.271 to 125.310) by adding section 16i.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Land Use and Environment,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. LaJoy moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6206, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 184, entitled "Township zoning act," (MCL 125.271 to 125.310) by adding section 16i.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 796 Yeas--103
Accavitti Gaffney Lipsey Shaffer
Acciavatti Garfield McConico Sheltrown
Adamini Gieleghem Meisner Shulman
Amos Gillard Meyer Smith
Anderson Gleason Middaugh Spade
Bieda Hager Milosch Stahl
Bisbee Hardman Minore Stakoe
Bradstreet Hart Moolenaar Stallworth
Brandenburg Hood Murphy Steil
Brown Hoogendyk Nitz Stewart
Byrum Hopgood Nofs Tabor
Casperson Howell O'Neil Taub
Caswell Huizenga Palmer Tobocman
Caul Hummel Palsrok Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hune Pappageorge Van Regenmorter
Clack Hunter Pastor Vander Veen
Condino Jamnick Phillips Voorhees
Dennis Johnson, Rick Plakas Walker
DeRoche Johnson, Ruth Pumford Ward
DeRossett Julian Reeves Waters
Drolet Koetje Richardville Whitmer
Ehardt Kolb Rivet Williams
Elkins Kooiman Robertson Wojno
Emmons LaJoy Rocca Woodward
Farhat LaSata Sak Woronchak
Farrah Law Shackleton
Nays--0
In The Chair: Julian
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 953, entitled
A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled "An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies," (MCL 21.141 to 21.147) by adding section 2g.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Waters moved that Reps. Byrum and Rivet be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Mortimer entered the House Chambers.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 953, entitled
A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled "An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies," (MCL 21.141 to 21.147) by adding section 2g.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 797 Yeas--67
Acciavatti Gillard Moolenaar Sheltrown
Adamini Hager Mortimer Shulman
Amos Hart Nitz Spade
Bisbee Howell Nofs Stahl
Brown Huizenga O'Neil Stakoe
Casperson Hummel Palsrok Steil
Caswell Hune Pappageorge Stewart
Caul Johnson, Rick Pastor Tabor
Dennis Johnson, Ruth Phillips Taub
DeRoche Julian Plakas Van Regenmorter
DeRossett Koetje Pumford Vander Veen
Ehardt Kooiman Richardville Voorhees
Elkins LaJoy Robertson Walker
Emmons LaSata Rocca Ward
Farhat Meyer Sak Williams
Farrah Middaugh Shackleton Woronchak
Gaffney Milosch Shaffer
Nays--34
Accavitti Garfield Kolb Smith
Anderson Gieleghem Law Stallworth
Bieda Gleason Lipsey Tobocman
Bradstreet Hardman McConico Vagnozzi
Brandenburg Hood Meisner Waters
Cheeks Hoogendyk Murphy Whitmer
Clack Hopgood Palmer Wojno
Condino Hunter Reeves Woodward
Drolet Jamnick
In The Chair: Julian
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Reps. Law and Hopgood, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on SB 953 and SB 955 because: The state does not have funds available at this time to finance such a program, especially one that would basically benefit operations large enough to use a methane digester, usually multimillion-dollar CAFOs. The bill would amount to a $1.6 million tax payer subsidy for factory farms that in general have a history of environmental violations. Additionally, studies show that methane digesters have a failure rate near 50 percent.
Tax breaks and financing incentives for large farms and CAFOs may encourage the development of these large facilities to the detriment of small and medium size family farms. CAFOs or 'factory farms' which may have thousands of animals have been responsible for numerous violations of state and federal environmental laws and regulations in Michigan. Those who argue for a free market system believe that the construction and operation of methane digesters and other alternative technology should be a cost of doing business and not subsidized by the taxpayer dollars."
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism, by Rep. Palsrok, Chair, reported
House Joint Resolution CC, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 55 to article IV, to prohibit the diversion of the waters of the Great Lakes.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the joint resolution be adopted.
The joint resolution was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day under the rules.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Palsrok, Tabor, Meyer and Gleason
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Palsrok, Chair, of the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, September 23, 2004
Present: Reps. Palsrok, Tabor, Meyer and Gleason
Absent: Reps. Brandenburg, Law and Stallworth
Excused: Reps. Brandenburg, Law and Stallworth
Second Reading of Bills
Rep. Richardville moved that Rule 48 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
House Joint Resolution CC, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 55 to article IV, to prohibit the diversion of the waters of the Great Lakes.
The joint resolution was read a second time.
Rep. Farhat moved that the joint resolution be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
Rep. Richardville moved that the joint resolution be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Joint Resolution CC, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 55 to article IV, to prohibit the diversion of the waters of the Great Lakes.
The joint resolution was read a third time.
The question being on the adoption of the joint resolution,
Rep. Waters moved to reconsider the vote by which the House placed the joint resolution on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members present not voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the joint resolution,
Rep. Kolb moved to amend the joint resolution as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 3, after "law." by inserting "However, the foregoing amendment shall not be submitted to the people of the state at the next general election unless House Bill No. 5634 of the 92nd Legislature is enacted into law.".
The question being on the seconding of the motion made by Rep. Kolb,
The motion was not seconded.
The question being on the adoption of the joint resolution,
Rep. Law moved to amend the joint resolution as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, after the second "the" by striking out the balance of the line through "this" on line 4.
2. Amend page 1, line 6, after the third "the" by striking out "Great Lakes" and inserting "state".
3. Amend page 1, line 7, after "Lakes." by inserting "As used in this section:
(a) "Diversion" means a transfer of water from the Great Lakes basin into another watershed outside of the Great Lakes basin including, but not limited to, the transport of water intended for commercial sale as bottled water.
(b) "Waters of the state" means groundwaters, lakes, rivers, and streams and all other watercourses and waters, including the Great Lakes, within the jurisdiction of this state.".
The question being on the seconding of the motion made by Rep. Law,
The motion was not seconded.
The question being on the adoption of the joint resolution,
Rep. Waters moved to reconsider the vote by which the House did not second the motion made previously by Rep. Law.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Waters,
Rep. Waters demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Waters,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of members present not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 798 Yeas--42
Accavitti Farrah Lipsey Sheltrown
Adamini Gieleghem McConico Spade
Anderson Gillard Meisner Stallworth
Bieda Gleason Minore Tobocman
Brown Hardman Murphy Vagnozzi
Byrum Hood O'Neil Waters
Cheeks Hopgood Phillips Whitmer
Clack Hunter Plakas Williams
Condino Jamnick Reeves Wojno
Dennis Kolb Sak Woodward
Elkins Law
Nays--60
Acciavatti Garfield Meyer Shackleton
Amos Hager Middaugh Shaffer
Bisbee Hart Milosch Shulman
Bradstreet Hoogendyk Moolenaar Stahl
Brandenburg Howell Mortimer Stakoe
Casperson Huizenga Nitz Steil
Caswell Hummel Nofs Stewart
Caul Hune Palmer Tabor
DeRoche Johnson, Rick Palsrok Taub
DeRossett Johnson, Ruth Pappageorge Van Regenmorter
Drolet Julian Pastor Vander Veen
Ehardt Koetje Pumford Voorhees
Emmons Kooiman Richardville Walker
Farhat LaJoy Robertson Ward
Gaffney LaSata Rocca Woronchak
In The Chair: Julian
The question being on the adoption of the joint resolution,
Rep. Waters moved to reconsider the vote by which the House did not second the motion made previously by Rep. Kolb.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Waters,
Rep. Waters demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Waters,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of members present not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 799 Yeas--42
Accavitti Farrah Lipsey Sheltrown
Adamini Gieleghem McConico Smith
Anderson Gillard Meisner Spade
Bieda Gleason Minore Stallworth
Brown Hardman Murphy Vagnozzi
Byrum Hood O'Neil Waters
Cheeks Hopgood Phillips Whitmer
Clack Hunter Plakas Williams
Condino Jamnick Reeves Wojno
Dennis Kolb Sak Woodward
Elkins Law
Nays--59
Acciavatti Hager Middaugh Shaffer
Amos Hart Milosch Shulman
Bisbee Hoogendyk Moolenaar Stahl
Bradstreet Howell Mortimer Stakoe
Brandenburg Huizenga Nitz Steil
Casperson Hummel Nofs Stewart
Caswell Hune Palmer Tabor
Caul Johnson, Rick Palsrok Taub
DeRoche Johnson, Ruth Pappageorge Van Regenmorter
DeRossett Julian Pastor Vander Veen
Drolet Koetje Pumford Voorhees
Emmons Kooiman Richardville Walker
Farhat LaJoy Robertson Ward
Gaffney LaSata Rocca Woronchak
Garfield Meyer Shackleton
In The Chair: Julian
The question being on the adoption of the joint resolution,
The joint resolution was then adopted, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 800 Yeas--94
Accavitti Gillard Middaugh Shulman
Acciavatti Gleason Milosch Smith
Adamini Hager Minore Spade
Amos Hardman Mortimer Stahl
Anderson Hart Murphy Stakoe
Bieda Hood Nitz Stallworth
Brandenburg Hopgood Nofs Steil
Brown Howell O'Neil Stewart
Byrum Huizenga Palmer Tabor
Casperson Hune Palsrok Taub
Caswell Hunter Pastor Tobocman
Caul Jamnick Phillips Vagnozzi
Cheeks Johnson, Rick Plakas Van Regenmorter
Clack Johnson, Ruth Pumford Vander Veen
Condino Julian Reeves Voorhees
Dennis Koetje Richardville Walker
DeRoche Kolb Rivet Ward
DeRossett Kooiman Robertson Waters
Ehardt LaJoy Rocca Whitmer
Elkins LaSata Sak Williams
Farhat Law Shackleton Wojno
Farrah McConico Shaffer Woodward
Gaffney Meisner Sheltrown Woronchak
Gieleghem Meyer
Nays--10
Bisbee Emmons Hummel Moolenaar
Bradstreet Garfield Lipsey Pappageorge
Drolet Hoogendyk
In The Chair: Julian
The House agreed to the title of the joint resolution.
Reps. McConico, Woronchak, Stewart, O'Neil, Rocca, Hager and Gaffney were named co-sponsors of the joint resolution.
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Rep. Lipsey, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
While I believe in protecting our Great Lakes, I do not believe we should play politics with such an important issue. This resolution fails to properly identify which diversions are acceptable, i.e. agricultural versus which are detrimental. We are rushing through a proposed amendment which will be more confusing to the public than helpful. I hope we will revisit this issue after the election to give our citizens a meaningful opportunity to express their desire to responsibly protect our waters."
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 955, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2003 PA 140.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Meyer moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 20, after "of" by striking out "a" and inserting "three".
2. Amend page 3, line 21, after "criminal" by striking out "violation" and inserting "violations".
3. Amend page 3, line 21, after "for" by striking out "a" and inserting "three".
4. Amend page 3, line 22, by striking out "violation" and inserting "violations".
5. Amend page 3, line 24, after "a" by striking out "1-year" and inserting "2-year".
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Kolb moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 25, after "unit." by inserting "If a person claiming an exemption under this subparagraph is found guilty of a criminal violation under, or found responsible for a civil violation under, part 31 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.3101 to 324.3133, the exemption under this subparagraph is rescinded in the year in which the person claiming the exemption is found guilty or is found responsible and the person claiming the exemption is not eligible to claim an exemption under this subparagraph during the immediately succeeding 1-year period. If an exemption under this subparagraph is rescinded, the property that had been subject to that exemption shall be immediately placed on the tax roll by the local tax collecting unit if the local tax collecting unit has possession of the tax roll or by the county treasurer if the county has possession of the tax roll as though the exemption had not been granted. A corrected tax bill shall be issued for the tax year being adjusted by the local tax collecting unit if the local tax collecting unit has possession of the tax roll or by the county treasurer if the county has possession of the tax roll.".
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Elkins moved that Rep. Rivet be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Newell entered the House Chambers.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 955, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2003 PA 140.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 801 Yeas--76
Acciavatti Garfield Milosch Shackleton
Adamini Gillard Moolenaar Shaffer
Amos Hager Mortimer Sheltrown
Bisbee Hart Newell Shulman
Bradstreet Hoogendyk Nitz Spade
Brandenburg Howell Nofs Stahl
Brown Huizenga O'Neil Stakoe
Casperson Hummel Palmer Stallworth
Caswell Hune Palsrok Steil
Caul Johnson, Rick Pappageorge Stewart
Dennis Johnson, Ruth Pastor Tabor
DeRoche Julian Phillips Taub
DeRossett Koetje Plakas Van Regenmorter
Ehardt Kooiman Pumford Vander Veen
Elkins LaJoy Reeves Voorhees
Emmons LaSata Richardville Walker
Farhat McConico Robertson Ward
Farrah Meyer Rocca Williams
Gaffney Middaugh Sak Woronchak
Nays--27
Accavitti Gieleghem Kolb Tobocman
Anderson Gleason Law Vagnozzi
Bieda Hardman Lipsey Waters
Cheeks Hood Meisner Whitmer
Clack Hopgood Minore Wojno
Condino Hunter Murphy Woodward
Drolet Jamnick Smith
In The Chair: Julian
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1279, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 437.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1279, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 437.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 802 Yeas--104
Accavitti Gaffney Lipsey Shackleton
Acciavatti Garfield McConico Shaffer
Adamini Gieleghem Meisner Sheltrown
Amos Gillard Meyer Shulman
Anderson Gleason Middaugh Smith
Bieda Hager Milosch Spade
Bisbee Hardman Minore Stahl
Bradstreet Hart Moolenaar Stakoe
Brandenburg Hood Mortimer Stallworth
Brown Hoogendyk Murphy Steil
Byrum Hopgood Newell Stewart
Casperson Howell Nitz Tabor
Caswell Huizenga Nofs Taub
Caul Hummel O'Neil Tobocman
Cheeks Hune Palmer Vagnozzi
Clack Hunter Palsrok Van Regenmorter
Condino Jamnick Pappageorge Vander Veen
Dennis Johnson, Rick Pastor Voorhees
DeRoche Johnson, Ruth Phillips Walker
DeRossett Julian Plakas Ward
Drolet Koetje Pumford Waters
Ehardt Kolb Reeves Whitmer
Elkins Kooiman Richardville Williams
Emmons LaJoy Robertson Wojno
Farhat LaSata Rocca Woodward
Farrah Law Sak Woronchak
Nays--0
In The Chair: Julian
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or measured by net income; to prescribe the manner and time of making reports and paying the taxes, and the functions of public officers and others as to the taxes; to permit the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits and refunds of the taxes; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an appropriation; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1280, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section74101 (MCL 324.74101), as added by 1995 PA 58, and by adding section 74102a.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1280, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section74101 (MCL 324.74101), as added by 1995 PA 58, and by adding section 74102a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 803 Yeas--97
Accavitti Gillard Middaugh Sheltrown
Acciavatti Gleason Milosch Shulman
Adamini Hager Minore Smith
Amos Hardman Moolenaar Spade
Anderson Hart Mortimer Stahl
Bieda Hopgood Murphy Stakoe
Bisbee Howell Newell Stallworth
Brandenburg Huizenga Nitz Steil
Brown Hune Nofs Stewart
Byrum Hunter O'Neil Tabor
Casperson Jamnick Palmer Taub
Caul Johnson, Rick Palsrok Tobocman
Cheeks Johnson, Ruth Pappageorge Vagnozzi
Clack Julian Pastor Van Regenmorter
Condino Koetje Phillips Vander Veen
Dennis Kolb Plakas Voorhees
DeRoche Kooiman Pumford Walker
DeRossett LaJoy Reeves Ward
Ehardt LaSata Richardville Waters
Elkins Law Robertson Whitmer
Emmons Lipsey Rocca Williams
Farhat McConico Sak Wojno
Farrah Meisner Shackleton Woodward
Gaffney Meyer Shaffer Woronchak
Gieleghem
Nays--6
Bradstreet Drolet Hoogendyk Hummel
Caswell Garfield
In The Chair: Julian
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1281, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 74124.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1281, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 74124.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 804 Yeas--98
Accavitti Gleason Middaugh Sheltrown
Acciavatti Hager Milosch Shulman
Adamini Hart Minore Smith
Amos Hood Moolenaar Spade
Anderson Hoogendyk Mortimer Stahl
Bieda Hopgood Murphy Stakoe
Bisbee Howell Newell Stallworth
Bradstreet Huizenga Nitz Steil
Brandenburg Hummel Nofs Stewart
Brown Hune O'Neil Tabor
Byrum Hunter Palmer Taub
Casperson Jamnick Palsrok Tobocman
Cheeks Johnson, Rick Pappageorge Vagnozzi
Clack Johnson, Ruth Pastor Van Regenmorter
Condino Julian Phillips Vander Veen
Dennis Koetje Plakas Voorhees
DeRoche Kolb Pumford Walker
Ehardt Kooiman Reeves Ward
Elkins LaJoy Richardville Waters
Emmons LaSata Robertson Whitmer
Farhat Law Rocca Williams
Farrah Lipsey Sak Wojno
Gaffney McConico Shackleton Woodward
Gieleghem Meisner Shaffer Woronchak
Gillard Meyer
Nays--3
Caswell Drolet Garfield
In The Chair: Julian
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1120, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey certain state owned property in Mason county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1120, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey certain state owned property in Mason county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 805 Yeas--104
Accavitti Gaffney Lipsey Shackleton
Acciavatti Garfield McConico Shaffer
Adamini Gieleghem Meisner Sheltrown
Amos Gillard Meyer Shulman
Anderson Gleason Middaugh Smith
Bieda Hager Milosch Spade
Bisbee Hardman Minore Stahl
Bradstreet Hart Moolenaar Stakoe
Brandenburg Hood Mortimer Stallworth
Brown Hoogendyk Murphy Steil
Byrum Hopgood Newell Stewart
Casperson Howell Nitz Tabor
Caswell Huizenga Nofs Taub
Caul Hummel O'Neil Tobocman
Cheeks Hune Palmer Vagnozzi
Clack Hunter Palsrok Van Regenmorter
Condino Jamnick Pappageorge Vander Veen
Dennis Johnson, Rick Pastor Voorhees
DeRoche Johnson, Ruth Phillips Walker
DeRossett Julian Plakas Ward
Drolet Koetje Pumford Waters
Ehardt Kolb Reeves Whitmer
Elkins Kooiman Richardville Williams
Emmons LaJoy Robertson Wojno
Farhat LaSata Rocca Woodward
Farrah Law Sak Woronchak
Nays--0
In The Chair: Julian
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1123, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey or transfer certain parcels of state owned property in Barry county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state departments in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Rocca moved that Rep. Ruth Johnson be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1123, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey or transfer certain parcels of state owned property in Barry county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state departments in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 806 Yeas--102
Accavitti Garfield Meisner Shaffer
Acciavatti Gieleghem Meyer Sheltrown
Adamini Gillard Middaugh Shulman
Amos Gleason Milosch Smith
Anderson Hager Minore Spade
Bieda Hardman Moolenaar Stahl
Bisbee Hart Mortimer Stakoe
Bradstreet Hood Murphy Stallworth
Brandenburg Hoogendyk Newell Steil
Brown Hopgood Nitz Stewart
Byrum Howell Nofs Tabor
Casperson Huizenga O'Neil Taub
Caswell Hummel Palmer Tobocman
Caul Hune Palsrok Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hunter Pappageorge Van Regenmorter
Clack Jamnick Pastor Vander Veen
Condino Johnson, Rick Phillips Voorhees
Dennis Julian Plakas Walker
DeRoche Koetje Pumford Ward
Drolet Kolb Reeves Waters
Ehardt Kooiman Richardville Whitmer
Elkins LaJoy Robertson Williams
Emmons LaSata Rocca Wojno
Farhat Law Sak Woodward
Farrah Lipsey Shackleton Woronchak
Gaffney McConico
Nays--0
In The Chair: Julian
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Messages from the Governor
The following line item veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, September 28, 2004
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Today I have signed Enrolled House Bill 5519, the fiscal year 2005 Department of History, Arts and Libraries appropriation bill. However, I am returning it to you because of one item of which I disapprove, pursuant to Article V, Section 19, of the Michigan Constitution. The specific veto is contained in the attached copy of the bill, which has been filed with the Secretary of State.
This budget provides $57.1 million ($45.8 million general fund) in appropriations to maintain and promote Michigan's historical treasures and heritage, encourage the development of the arts and other cultural activities, and to maintain the high quality services offered in our public libraries.
I am especially pleased that in these difficult economic times, we were able to include funding to begin a new and exciting library preservation initiative. Funding appropriated for the Preservation and Access for Michigan (PAM) project will allow for the digitization of unique and specialty collections housed in Michigan libraries statewide. The digital preservation of the selected items will be available to all Michigan citizens via the Michigan electronic Library (MeL).
My action today includes veto of the $10,000 general fund/general purpose appropriation to the Arenac County Historical Society for the Charity Island Lighthouse preservation project. This project does not meet the guidelines already established for the Michigan lighthouse assistance program
I thank the Legislature for their work on this fiscal year 2005 appropriation bill. Your tireless efforts to preserve Michigan's rich cultural heritage are appreciated in these times of limited revenues.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The bill was signed by the Governor September 28, 2004, at 8:23 a.m.
The bill was filed with the Secretary of State, September 28, 2004, at 1:06 p.m., and assigned Public Act No. 340, I.E.
The question being on the passage of the disapproved item, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Richardville moved to suspend that portion of Rule 44 requiring bills to be handed to the Clerk three hours prior to calling the House to order.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Rep. Richardville moved that pursuant to House Rule 20, the Clerk of the House be authorized to enroll House bills while the House is not in session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5920, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 8 (MCL 207.218), as amended by 1996 PA 584.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Kooiman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5920, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 8 (MCL 207.218), as amended by 1996 PA 584.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Anderson moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5645, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county officers," by amending section 91 (MCL 53.91).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Caul moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Nitz moved that Rep. Rick Johnson be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5645, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county officers," by amending section 91 (MCL 53.91).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 807 Yeas--98
Accavitti Gillard Middaugh Sheltrown
Acciavatti Gleason Milosch Shulman
Adamini Hager Minore Smith
Amos Hart Moolenaar Spade
Anderson Hood Mortimer Stahl
Bieda Hoogendyk Murphy Stakoe
Bisbee Hopgood Newell Stallworth
Brandenburg Howell Nitz Steil
Brown Huizenga Nofs Stewart
Byrum Hummel O'Neil Tabor
Casperson Hune Palmer Taub
Caswell Hunter Palsrok Tobocman
Caul Jamnick Pappageorge Vagnozzi
Cheeks Johnson, Ruth Pastor Van Regenmorter
Clack Julian Phillips Vander Veen
Condino Koetje Plakas Voorhees
Dennis Kolb Pumford Walker
DeRoche Kooiman Reeves Ward
DeRossett LaJoy Richardville Waters
Elkins LaSata Robertson Whitmer
Emmons Law Rocca Williams
Farhat Lipsey Sak Wojno
Farrah McConico Shackleton Woodward
Gaffney Meisner Shaffer Woronchak
Gieleghem Meyer
Nays--3
Bradstreet Drolet Garfield
In The Chair: Julian
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6077, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending sections 11, 32b, 44, and 44a (MCL 125.1411, 125.1432b, 125.1444, and 125.1444a), section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 475 and sections 32b, 44, and 44a as amended by 2000 PA 257.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 6077, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending sections 11, 32b, 44, and 44a (MCL 125.1411, 125.1432b, 125.1444, and 125.1444a), section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 475 and sections 32b, 44, and 44a as amended by 2000 PA 257.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 808 Yeas--103
Accavitti Garfield McConico Shaffer
Acciavatti Gieleghem Meisner Sheltrown
Adamini Gillard Meyer Shulman
Amos Gleason Middaugh Smith
Anderson Hager Milosch Spade
Bieda Hardman Minore Stahl
Bisbee Hart Moolenaar Stakoe
Bradstreet Hood Mortimer Stallworth
Brandenburg Hoogendyk Murphy Steil
Brown Hopgood Newell Stewart
Byrum Howell Nitz Tabor
Casperson Huizenga Nofs Taub
Caswell Hummel O'Neil Tobocman
Caul Hune Palmer Vagnozzi
Cheeks Hunter Palsrok Van Regenmorter
Clack Jamnick Pappageorge Vander Veen
Condino Johnson, Rick Pastor Voorhees
Dennis Johnson, Ruth Phillips Walker
DeRoche Julian Plakas Ward
DeRossett Koetje Pumford Waters
Ehardt Kolb Reeves Whitmer
Elkins Kooiman Richardville Williams
Emmons LaJoy Robertson Wojno
Farhat LaSata Rocca Woodward
Farrah Law Sak Woronchak
Gaffney Lipsey Shackleton
Nays--1
Drolet
In The Chair: Julian
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Hardman, Anderson, Minore, DeRossett, Farrah, Condino and Gleason were named co-sponsors of the bill.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 1105, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections2153 and 2154 (MCL 324.2153 and 324.2154), as added by 1995 PA 60.
The Senate has nonconcurred in the House substitute (H-1) and appointed Senators McManus, Johnson and Prusi as conferees.
The message was referred to the Clerk for record.
House Bill No. 5472, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," by amending section 45 (MCL 552.45).
The Senate has passed the bill