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PART IV

HISTORY OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

(Complete titles are not given—only the substances of titles.)

(References are to page numbers of the Journal.)

(Page numbers in bold type refer to pages in 2007 Journal.)

KK. Elections; judicial; ballot designation for incumbent judges; eliminate. Amends sec. 24, art. VI of the state constitution. Jan. 16, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons ...... 22 Jan. 16, read a first time...... 22 Jan. 16, referred to Committee on Judiciary...... 22 Jan. 17, printed joint resolution filed - 1/17/08 ...... 25

LL. Property tax; assessments; taxable value; limit increase when market value increases by less than 5% or the rate of inflation. Amends sec. 3, art. IX of the state constitution. (Same as SJR P) Jan. 22, introduced by Representatives David Law, Rick Jones, Bill Caul, Kim Meltzer, Brian Calley, Kenneth Horn, , , Tim Moore, John Stahl, Glenn Steil, Neal Nitz, David Agema, Tom Pearce, Paul Opsommer, Jacob Hoogendyk, , , Kevin Elsenheimer, William Huizenga...... 41 Jan. 22, read a first time...... 41 Jan. 22, referred to Committee on Tax Policy...... 41 Jan. 23, printed joint resolution filed - 1/23/07 ...... 49 Sep. 3, notice given to discharge committee ...... 2107 Sep. 9, motion to discharge committee postponed for day...... 2117

MM. Property tax; assessments; increase in taxable value upon transfer; limit. Amends sec. 3, art. IX of the state constitution. Jan. 22, introduced by Representatives Kim Meltzer, Rick Jones, Bill Caul, Brian Calley, Kenneth Horn, Phil Pavlov, Daniel Acciavatti, Marty Knollenberg, Tim Moore, John Stahl, Arlan Meekhof, David Law, Glenn Steil, Neal Nitz, David Agema, Tom Pearce, Paul Opsommer, Jacob Hoogendyk, Mike Nofs, Goeff Hansen, Kevin Elsenheimer, William Huizenga, Rick Shaffer ...... 41 Jan. 22, read a first time...... 41 Jan. 22, referred to Committee on Tax Policy...... 41 Jan. 23, printed joint resolution filed - 1/23/07 ...... 49 Sep. 3, notice given to discharge committee ...... 2106 Sep. 9, motion to discharge committee postponed for day...... 2117

NN. Family law; parental rights; rights of parents and legal guardians to direct upbringing of children; declare as a fundamental constitutional right. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 27 to art. I. Jan. 23, introduced by Representatives John Stahl, Fulton Sheen, Glenn Steil, Tim Moore, Edward Gaffney, , Joel Sheltrown, Rick Jones, Kevin Elsenheimer, Jacob Hoogendyk, John Stakoe, Tom Pearce, John Garfield, Jack Brandenburg, Philip LaJoy, David Law, Marty Knollenberg, Tom Casperson, Arlan Meekhof, Kim Meltzer, Neal Nitz, David Agema, Daniel Acciavatti, Brian Palmer, , Tory Rocca, Frank Accavitti, Darwin Booher, Paul Opsommer, Bill Caul, Coleman Young, Barbara Farrah, Kevin Green, , Chris Ward, Craig DeRoche, Jeff Mayes, Robert Dean, Brian Calley, John Moolenaar, Dudley Spade, Tonya Schuitmaker, Bruce Caswell, David Robertson, Phil Pavlov, Richard LeBlanc, Kathleen Law, Goeff Hansen, William Huizenga, Frances Amos, Judy Emmons, David Palsrok, Howard Walker, John Espinoza, Lee Gonzales, Lorence Wenke, Gino Polidori, Bettie Cook Scott, Terry Brown, Gabe Leland, Gary McDowell, Lisa Wojno, Ted Hammon, Rick Shaffer, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Michael Lahti, Andy Coulouris, Shanelle Jackson, John Pastor, Mike Nofs, Kenneth Horn, , Kathy Angerer, Bert Johnson, LaMar Lemmons, Richard Ball, George Cushingberry, Bob Constan, Ed Clemente, Chuck Moss ...... 54 HISTORY OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 4011

Jan. 23, read a first time...... 54 Jan. 23, referred to Committee on Judiciary...... 54 Jan. 24, printed joint resolution filed - 1/24/08 ...... 63 Aug. 20, notice given to discharge committee ...... 2100 Sep. 9, motion to discharge committee postponed for day...... 2115

OO. Criminal procedure; bail; individual charged with a felony who has entered or remained in United States illegally; prohibit granting bail. Amends sec. 15, art. I of the state constitution. Feb. 12, introduced by Representatives David Agema, Daniel Acciavatti, David Palsrok, Rick Shaffer, Kenneth Horn, Phil Pavlov, Frances Amos, Kim Meltzer, John Stakoe, Darwin Booher, Judy Emmons, Howard Walker, Bruce Caswell, John Stahl, Rick Jones, William Huizenga, Tom Casperson, Arlan Meekhof, Craig DeRoche, David Robertson, Neal Nitz, John Garfield, Paul Opsommer, Marty Knollenberg, Brian Calley .. 162 Feb. 12, read a first time ...... 162 Feb. 12, referred to Committee on Judiciary ...... 162 Feb. 13, printed joint resolution filed - 2/13/08...... 191

PP. Environmental protection; recycling; 1-cent recycling fee; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 11a to art. IX. Feb. 14, introduced by Representative Michael Sak ...... 225 Feb. 14, read a first time ...... 225 Feb. 14, referred to Committee on Commerce ...... 225 Feb. 19, printed joint resolution filed - 2/15/07...... 235

QQ. Legislature; other; shared power organizational agreement in the house of representatives; create. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 55 to art. IV. Feb. 19, introduced by Representatives Bill Caul, Frances Amos, Darwin Booher, Rick Shaffer, Goeff Hansen, Richard Ball, Tim Moore, Edward Gaffney, Kevin Green, Paul Opsommer, Judy Emmons...... 243 Feb. 19, read a first time ...... 243 Feb. 19, referred to Committee on Oversight and Investigations...... 243 Feb. 20, printed joint resolution filed - 2/20/08...... 264

RR. Courts; judges; supreme court justices; clarify circumstances requiring disqualification. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 31 to art. VI. Mar. 4, introduced by Representatives Mark Meadows, Alma Smith, Paul Condino, Bettie Cook Scott, Andrew Meisner, Andy Coulouris, Bert Johnson, Joan Bauer, Rebekah Warren, Bob Constan, Aldo Vagnozzi, Terry Brown, Gino Polidori, Richard Hammel, John Espinoza, Frank Accavitti, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Joel Sheltrown, Pam Byrnes, Lisa Wojno, Marsha Cheeks, Fred Miller, LaMar Lemmons, Tim Melton, Jeff Mayes, Doug Bennett, Lee Gonzales, Robert Jones, Marie Donigan, Brenda Clack, Matthew Gillard, Steven Bieda, Mike Simpson, Ted Hammon, Richard LeBlanc, Dudley Spade, Marc Corriveau, Kathleen Law, Robert Dean, Steven Tobocman, Gabe Leland...... 385 Mar. 4, read a first time ...... 385 Mar. 4, referred to Committee on Judiciary ...... 385 Mar. 5, printed joint resolution filed - 3/5/08 ...... 405

SS. Legislature; sessions; unicameral legislature, independent redistricting commission, certain legislative salary and benefit revisions, and certain other legislative changes; provide for. Amends sec. 9, art. II, sec. 8, art. III, secs. 1, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 43, 53 & 54, art. IV, secs. 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28 & 29, art. V, secs. 1 & 25, art. VI, sec. 6, art. VIII, secs. 15 & 27, art. IX, sec. 5, art. X, secs. 5 & 7, art. XI & secs. 1 & 3, art. XII; adds secs. 1a, 1b & 55 to art. IV & repeals secs. 2, 3, 4 & 21, art. IV of the state constitution. Mar. 12, introduced by Representative Mike Simpson ...... 480 Mar. 12, read a first time ...... 480 Mar. 12, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 480 Mar. 13, printed joint resolution filed - 3/13/08 ...... 504

TT. State financing and management; budget; constitutional amendment to limit spending; implement. Amends sec. 26, art. IX of the state constitution. Apr. 9, introduced by Representatives Kim Meltzer, David Agema, John Garfield, John Stahl ...... 691 Apr. 9, read a first time...... 691 4012 HISTORY OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Apr. 9, referred to Committee on Appropriations ...... 691 Apr. 10, printed joint resolution filed - 4/10/08 ...... 711

UU. Sales tax; other; special districts allowed to levy an additional sales tax; create, and earmark to arts and cultural programming. Amends sec. 8, art. IX of the state constitution. Apr. 10, referred to Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, Frank Accavitti, Steven Tobocman, Andy Coulouris, Robert Jones, Mark Meadows, Aldo Vagnozzi...... 718 Apr. 10, introduced by Representative Pam Byrnes...... 718 Apr. 10, read a first time...... 718 Apr. 15, printed joint resolution filed - 4/11/08 ...... 731

VV. Retirement; forfeiture; public employee pension forfeiture for certain offenses; allow. Amends sec. 24, art. IX of the state constitution. Apr. 10, introduced by Representatives Kim Meltzer, John Pastor, Neal Nitz, Daniel Acciavatti, Kenneth Horn, Jacob Hoogendyk, David Agema, Fulton Sheen, Jack Brandenburg, Tory Rocca, Phil Pavlov, Marty Knollenberg, Lisa Wojno, Fred Miller...... 718 Apr. 10, read a first time...... 718 Apr. 10, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 718 Apr. 15, printed joint resolution filed - 4/11/08 ...... 731

WW. Constitutional amendments; state; health care for all residents; establish. Amends sec. 51, art. IV of the state constitution. Apr. 10, introduced by Representatives Marie Donigan, Aldo Vagnozzi, Kathleen Law, Coleman Young, Robert Jones, Paul Condino, George Cushingberry, Brenda Clack...... 718 Apr. 10, read a first time...... 718 Apr. 10, referred to Committee on Health Policy...... 718 Apr. 15, printed joint resolution filed - 4/11/08 ...... 731

XX. Elections; primary; nomination of attorney general and secretary of state; revise. Amends sec. 21, art. V of the state constitution. Apr. 16, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons ...... 769 Apr. 16, read a first time...... 769 Apr. 16, referred to Committee on Ethics and Elections...... 769 Apr. 17, printed joint resolution filed - 4/17/08 ...... 784

YY. Elections; primary; procedure for nomination of incumbent supreme court justices; revise. Amends sec. 2, art. VI of the state constitution. Apr. 16, introduced by Representative LaMar Lemmons ...... 769 Apr. 16, read a first time...... 769 Apr. 16, referred to Committee on Ethics and Elections...... 769 Apr. 17, printed joint resolution filed - 4/17/08 ...... 784

ZZ. Constitutional amendments; state; Michigan natural resources trust fund; increase allowable annual expendi- tures and authorize bonds. Amends sec. 35, art. IX of the state constitution. Apr. 22, introduced by Representatives Steven Lindberg, Kathleen Law, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Gary McDowell, Joel Sheltrown, Pam Byrnes, Michael Lahti, Robert Jones, Matthew Gillard, Mary Valentine, Alma Smith, Terry Brown, Aldo Vagnozzi, Fred Miller, George Cushingberry, Andrew Meisner, Mike Simpson, Dudley Spade, Lee Gonzales, Gino Polidori, Gabe Leland, Marie Donigan, Paul Condino, John Espinoza, Ted Hammon, Steven Bieda, LaMar Lemmons, Robert Dean, Mark Meadows, Rebekah Warren, Morris Hood, Edward Gaffney, Joe Hune, Richard Hammel, Goeff Hansen, Mike Nofs, Joan Bauer...... 846 Apr. 22, read a first time...... 846 Apr. 22, referred to Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources ...... 846 Apr. 23, printed bill filed - 4/23/08 ...... 848

AAA. Income tax; rate; graduated state income tax; provide for. Amends sec. 7, art. IX of the state constitution. Apr. 24, introduced by Representatives Fred Miller, Pam Byrnes, Kathleen Law, Steven Tobocman, Mark Meadows, Lee Gonzales, George Cushingberry...... 875 Apr. 24, read a first time...... 875 HISTORY OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 4013

Apr. 24, referred to Committee on Tax Policy ...... 875 Apr. 29, printed joint resolution filed - 4/25/08 ...... 887

BBB. Public employees and officers; state; chief administrative officer; create. Amends sec. 1, art. V of the state constitution. May 7, introduced by Representatives Lorence Wenke, Chris Ward ...... 1012 May 7, read a first time...... 1012 May 7, referred to Committee on Government Operations...... 1012 May 8, printed joint resolution filed - 5/8/08 ...... 1023

CCC. Appropriations; school aid; requirement for presentation of certain budgets by a certain date of each fiscal year; establish. Amends sec. 31, art. IV of the state constitution. May 22, introduced by Representatives Michael Sak, Rick Jones, Joan Bauer, Glenn Steil, John Stahl, Joel Sheltrown, Goeff Hansen, Mike Simpson, Tom Pearce, Lee Gonzales...... 1164 May 22, read a first time...... 1164 May 22, referred to Committee on Appropriations ...... 1164 May 27, printed joint resolution filed - 5/23/08 ...... 1166

DDD. Property tax; assessments; calculation of taxable value; revise. Amends sec. 3, art. IX of the state constitution. Jun. 25, introduced by Representatives George Cushingberry, Edward Gaffney, Robert Dean...... 1531 Jun. 25, read a first time ...... 1531 Jun. 25, referred to Committee on Tax Policy...... 1531 Jun. 26, printed joint resolution filed - 6/26/08 ...... 1583

EEE. Legislature; legislators; salary and health care for legislators; revise and repeal term limits for legislators. Amends sec. 12, art. IV & repeals sec. 54, art. IV of the state constitution. Jul. 16, introduced by Representative Mark Meadows ...... 1939 Jul. 16, read a first time ...... 1939 Jul. 16, referred to Committee on Oversight and Investigations ...... 1939 Jul. 23, printed joint resolution filed - 7/17/08 ...... 1946

FFF. Legislature; legislators; term limits; repeal. Repeals sec. 54, art. IV of the state constitution. Jul. 23, introduced by Representative George Cushingberry ...... 2085 Jul. 23, read a first time ...... 2085 Jul. 23, referred to Committee on Oversight and Investigations ...... 2085 Aug. 13, printed joint resolution filed - 7/24/08...... 2090

GGG. Transportation; motor fuel tax; allocation of gas tax; modify and earmark for roads. Amends sec. 9, art. IX of the state constitution. Jul. 23, introduced by Representative Marie Donigan ...... 2085 Jul. 23, read a first time ...... 2085 Jul. 23, referred to Committee on Transportation ...... 2085 Aug. 13, printed joint resolution filed - 7/24/08...... 2090

HHH. Sales tax; collections; local option for a sales tax increase; allow, and earmark revenue into a transportation fund. Amends sec. 8, art. IX of the state constitution. Jul. 23, introduced by Representative Hoon-Yung Hopgood...... 2085 Jul. 23, read a first time ...... 2085 Jul. 23, referred to Committee on Transportation ...... 2085 Aug. 13, printed joint resolution filed - 7/24/08...... 2090 Nov. 13, notice given to discharge committee ...... 2670 Dec. 3, notice given to discharge committee...... 2817 Dec. 10, notice given to discharge committee...... 3000

III. Property tax; assessments; limitation on taxable value based on change in SEV; amend constitution to provide for. Amends sec. 3, art. IX of the state constitution. Jul. 23, introduced by Representative Richard LeBlanc ...... 2085 4014 HISTORY OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Jul. 23, read a first time ...... 2085 Jul. 23, referred to Committee on Tax Policy...... 2085 Aug. 13, printed joint resolution filed - 7/24/08...... 2090 Sep. 25, rule suspended ...... 2428 Sep. 25, motion to discharge committee approved...... 2428 Sep. 25, placed on second reading...... 2428 Sep. 25, read a second time ...... 2428 Sep. 25, substitute (H-1) adopted ...... 2428 Sep. 25, placed on third reading ...... 2428 Sep. 25, placed on immediate passage ...... 2428 Sep. 25, read a third time...... 2428 Sep. 25, adopted by 2/3 vote...... 2428 Sep. 25, roll call: Roll Call # 807 Yeas 101 Nays 0...... 2428 Sep. 25, vote on adoption reconsidered...... 2439 Sep. 25, adopted by 2/3 vote...... 2439 Sep. 25, roll call: Roll Call # 816 Yeas 101 Nays 0...... 2439

JJJ. State agencies (existing); generally; implementation of rules within state departments; require JCAR approval. Amends sec. 37, art. IV of the state constitution. Jul. 23, introduced by Representatives Tim Moore, Glenn Steil...... 2085 Jul. 23, read a first time ...... 2085 Jul. 23, referred to Committee on Government Operations ...... 2085 Aug. 13, printed joint resolution filed - 7/24/08...... 2090

KKK. Labor; civil service employment; limitation on state from authorizing pay increases for classes of state employees under certain circumstances; provide for. Amends sec. 5 of art. XI of the state constitution. Sep. 10, introduced by Representative David Agema ...... 2146 Sep. 10, read a first time ...... 2146 Sep. 10, referred to Committee on Oversight and Investigations...... 2146 Sep. 11, printed joint resolution filed - 9/11/08...... 2155

LLL. Higher education; tuition; in-state tuition rates of state universities; limit increases based on CPI in state con- stitution. Amends secs. 5 & 6, art. VIII & adds sec. 10 to art. VIII of the state constitution. Sep. 10, introduced by Representatives Paul Opsommer, Jacob Hoogendyk, Phil Pavlov...... 2146 Sep. 10, read a first time ...... 2146 Sep. 10, referred to Committee on Education ...... 2146 Sep. 11, printed joint resolution filed - 9/11/08...... 2155

MMM. Gaming; casinos; casino gaming at horse racetracks; amend constitution to allow, and earmark tax revenue to additional homestead property tax credit. Amends sec. 41, art. IV & adds sec. 43 to art. IX of the state constitution. Sep. 17, introduced by Representatives Andrew Meisner, Martin Griffin...... 2222 Sep. 17, read a first time ...... 2222 Sep. 17, referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform...... 2222 Sep. 18, printed joint resolution filed - 9/18/08...... 2300

NNN. Sales tax; collections; distribution of sales tax proceeds; amend constitution to dedicate certain percentage of revenue to road construction, maintenance, and repair. Amends sec. 10, art. IX of the state constitution. Sep. 24, introduced by Representatives Paul Opsommer, Philip LaJoy...... 2386 Sep. 24, read a first time ...... 2386 Sep. 24, referred to Committee on Tax Policy ...... 2386 Sep. 25, printed joint resolution filed - 9/25/08...... 2459 HISTORY OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE 4015

OOO. Constitutional amendments; state; provision regarding filling a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 21a to art. V. Oct. 29, introduced by Representative Steven Bieda ...... 2493 Oct. 29, read a first time ...... 2493 Oct. 29, referred to Committee on Ethics and Elections ...... 2493 Nov. 6, printed joint resolution filed - 10/30/08...... 2496