No. 60 STATE OF MICHIGAN Journal of the Senate 98th Legislature REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, August 3, 2016.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
Pursuant to rule 3.104, the Senate proceeded to the order of Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received: Date: June 8, 2016 Time: 2:00 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 637 (Public Act No. 166), being An act to amend 1965 PA 329, entitled “An act to regulate the labeling, coloration, advertising, sale, offering, exposing, or transporting for sale of agricultural, vegetable, lawn, flower, and forest tree seeds; to authorize the director of agriculture to adopt rules for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the inspection and testing of seed; to prescribe license fees; to preempt ordinances prohibiting or regulating certain activities with respect to seeds; and to prescribe penalties for violation of this act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 7, and 9 (MCL 286.702, 286.704, 286.707, and 286.709), sections 2, 4, and 9 as amended by 1996 PA 86 and section 7 as amended by 1988 PA 455. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 9, 2016, at 2:02 p.m.)
Date: June 8, 2016 Time: 2:02 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 453 (Public Act No. 165), being An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 8501 (MCL 600.8501), as amended by 1988 PA 135. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 9, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.) 1436 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
Date: June 8, 2016 Time: 2:04 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 656 (Public Act No. 167), being An act to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws of this state regarding the regulation of certain occupations and to regulate certain persons and activities relative to those occupations; to create a board for each of those occupations; to establish the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies and the boards of each occupation; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; to establish rights, relationships, and remedies of certain persons under certain circumstances; to provide immunity from certain civil liability for certain entities and certain related occupations under certain circumstances; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 901 (MCL 339.901), as amended by 2014 PA 560. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 9, 2016, at 2:04 p.m.)
Date: June 8, 2016 Time: 2:06 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 657 (Public Act No. 168), being An act to amend 1981 PA 70, entitled “An act to regulate the collection practices of certain persons; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to provide penalties and civil fines,” by amending section 1 (MCL 445.251). (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 9, 2016, at 2:06 p.m.)
Date: June 8, 2016 Time: 2:10 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 752 (Public Act No. 163), being An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending sections 315a and 376a (MCL 750.315a and 750.376a), as amended by 2014 PA 400. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 9, 2016, at 1:56 p.m.)
Date: June 8, 2016 Time: 2:12 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 569 (Public Act No. 169), being An act to amend 1978 PA 30, entitled “An act to provide for the creation and use of budget stabilization funds by counties, cities, villages, and townships,” by amending section 3 (MCL 141.443). (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 9, 2016, at 2:08 p.m.)
Date: June 12, 2016 Time: 2:51 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 748 (Public Act No. 175), being An act to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “An act to revise and codify the laws relating to banks, out-of-state banks, and foreign banks; to provide for their regulation and supervision; to prescribe the powers and duties of banks; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending the title and sections 1202, 1203, 2202, 2203, 2308, 4108, and 4304 (MCL 487.11202, 487.11203, 487.12202, 487.12203, 487.12308, 487.14108, and 487.14304). (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 14, 2016, at 10:28 a.m.) No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1437
Date: June 12, 2016 Time: 2:53 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 749 (Public Act No. 176), being An act to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “An act to revise and codify the laws relating to banks, out-of-state banks, and foreign banks; to provide for their regulation and supervision; to prescribe the powers and duties of banks; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1201 (MCL 487.11201). (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 14, 2016, at 10:30 a.m.)
Date: June 12, 2016 Time: 2:55 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 750 (Public Act No. 177), being An act to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “An act to revise and codify the laws relating to banks, out-of-state banks, and foreign banks; to provide for their regulation and supervision; to prescribe the powers and duties of banks; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 4301 (MCL 487.14301). (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 14, 2016, at 10:32 a.m.)
Date: June 12, 2016 Time: 2:57 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 858 (Public Act No. 178), being An act to amend 2012 PA 159, entitled “An act to provide procedures to determine the paternity of children in certain circumstances; to allow acknowledgments, determinations, and judgments relating to paternity to be set aside in certain circumstances; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies,” by amending sections 13 and 15 (MCL 722.1443 and 722.1445), section 13 as amended by 2014 PA 374. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 14, 2016, at 10:34 a.m.)
Date: June 12, 2016 Time: 2:59 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 901 (Public Act No. 180), being An act to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 517a (MCL 436.1517a), as added by 2004 PA 170. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 14, 2016, at 10:38 a.m.)
Date: June 12, 2016 Time: 3:01 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 481 (Public Act No. 173), being An act to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of recreational authorities; to provide powers and duties of an authority; to authorize the assessment of a fee, the levy of a property tax, and the issuance of bonds and notes by an authority; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain government officials,” by amending section 11 (MCL 123.1141), as amended by 2003 PA 135, and by adding section 12. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 14, 2016, at 10:24 a.m.) 1438 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
Date: June 12, 2016 Time: 3:03 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 844 (Public Act No. 179), being An act to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Ingham County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the conveyance. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 14, 2016, at 10:36 a.m.)
Date: June 15, 2016 Time: 9:54 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 428 (Public Act No. 183), being An act to establish the American Red Cross Michigan fund in the department of treasury; to provide for the distribution of the money from the fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain agencies and officials; and to provide for appropriations. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 16, 2016, at 11:34 a.m.)
Date: June 15, 2016 Time: 9:56 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 429 (Public Act No. 184), being An act to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or measured by net income and on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; 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 acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 435 (MCL 206.435), as amended by 2013 PA 92. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 16, 2016, at 11:36 a.m.)
Date: June 20, 2016 Time: 9:22 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 483 (Public Act No. 191), being An act to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to certain aspects of the family division of circuit court, to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers, to the change of name of adults and children, and to the adoption of adults and children; to prescribe certain jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers; to prescribe the manner and time within which certain actions and proceedings may be brought in the family division of the circuit court; to prescribe pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in certain actions and proceedings in the family division of circuit court; to provide for appeals from certain actions in the family division of circuit court; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, and officers; to provide for certain immunity from liability; and to provide remedies and penalties,” by amending sections 24 and 36 of chapter X and sections 13a, 18, and 18f of chapter XIIA (MCL 710.24, 710.36, 712A.13a, 712A.18, and 712A.18f), section 24 of chapter X as amended by 2014 PA 531, section 36 of chapter X as amended by 1996 PA 409, section 13a of chapter XIIA as amended by 2015 PA 228, section 18 of chap ter XIIA as amended by 2011 PA 295, and section 18f of chapter XIIA as amended by 2012 PA 115. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 21, 2016, at 11:46 a.m.)
Date: June 20, 2016 Time: 9:24 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 672 (Public Act No. 187), being An act to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “An act to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify aspects of the law relating to wills and intestacy, relating to the administration and distribution of estates of certain individuals, relating to trusts, and relating to the affairs of certain individuals under legal incapacity; to provide for the powers and procedures of the No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1439 court that has jurisdiction over these matters; to provide for the validity and effect of certain transfers, contracts, and deposits that relate to death; to provide procedures to facilitate enforcement of certain trusts; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 5109 (MCL 700.5109), as added by 2011 PA 61. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 21, 2016, at 11:38 a.m.)
Date: June 20, 2016 Time: 9:26 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 632 (Public Act No. 186), being An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 308, 846, 866, and 867 (MCL 600.308, 600.846, 600.866, and 600.867), section 308 as amended by 2013 PA 164 and section 846 as amended by 1989 PA 70; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 21, 2016, at 11:36 a.m.)
Date: June 20, 2016 Time: 9:28 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 251 (Public Act No. 185), being An act to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to certain aspects of the family division of circuit court, to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers, to the change of name of adults and children, and to the adoption of adults and children; to prescribe certain jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers; to prescribe the manner and time within which certain actions and proceedings may be brought in the family division of the circuit court; to prescribe pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in certain actions and proceedings in the family division of circuit court; to provide for appeals from certain actions in the family division of circuit court; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, and officers; to provide for certain immunity from liability; and to provide remedies and penalties,” by amending section 11 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.11), as amended by 1996 PA 409, and by adding section 2f to chapter XIIA. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 21, 2016, at 11:34 a.m.)
Date: June 20, 2016 Time: 9:30 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 774 (Public Act No. 188), being An act to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “An act to codify the licensure and regulation of certain persons engaged in processing, manufacturing, production, packing, preparing, repacking, canning, preserving, freezing, fabricating, storing, selling, serving, or offering for sale food or drink for human consumption; to prescribe powers and duties of the department of agriculture and rural development; to provide for delegation of certain powers and duties to certain local units of government; to provide exemptions; to regulate the labeling, manufacture, distribution, and sale of food for protection of the consuming public and to prevent fraud and deception by prohibiting the misbranding, adulteration, manufacture, distribution, and sale of foods in violation of this act; to provide standards for food products and food establishments; to provide for immunity to certain persons under certain circumstances; to provide for enforcement of the act; to provide penalties and remedies for violation of the act; to provide for fees; to provide for promulgation of rules; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1107, 1111, 2129, 3113, 3115, 3119, 4105, and 4111 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1111, 289.2129, 289.3113, 289.3115, 289.3119, 289.4105, and 289.4111), sections 1107, 1111, and 4105 as amended by 2012 PA 178, sections 2129 and 3115 as amended by 2015 PA 142, section 3119 as amended by 2008 PA 375, and section 4111 as amended by 2015 PA 61. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 21, 2016, at 11:40 a.m.) 1440 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
Date: June 20, 2016 Time: 9:32 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 957 (Public Act No. 189), being An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2015 PA 104. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 21, 2016, at 11:42 a.m.)
Date: June 21, 2016 Time: 2:21 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 711 (Public Act No. 195), being An act to amend 2014 PA 181, entitled “An act to create the Michigan financial review commission act; to provide for the operation of certain commissions; to create funds and accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain commissions, the state treasurer, certain other state officials and state employees, and certain local officials; to provide for the dissolution of certain commissions; and to make certain appropriations,” by amending sections 3, 5, and 7 (MCL 141.1633, 141.1635, and 141.1637), as amended by 2016 PA 53. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 21, 2016, at 3:02 p.m.)
Date: June 21, 2016 Time: 2:23 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 820 (Public Act No. 196), being An act to amend 1978 PA 566, entitled “An act to encourage the faithful performance of official duties by certain public officers and public employees; to prescribe standards of conduct for certain public officers and public employees; to prohibit the holding of incompatible public offices; and to provide certain judicial remedies,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.183), as amended by 2015 PA 134. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 21, 2016, at 3:04 p.m.)
Date: June 21, 2016 Time: 2:25 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 822 (Public Act No. 197), being An act to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled “An act to provide emergency financial assistance for certain political subdivisions of this state; to create a local emergency financial assistance loan board and to prescribe the powers and duties of this board; to prescribe conditions for granting and receiving loans, to prescribe terms and conditions for the repayment of loans, and to allow the limiting of repayment by a county from specified revenue sources; to impose certain requirements and duties on certain state departments, political subdivisions of this state, and officials of this state and political subdivisions of this state; and to prescribe remedies and penalties,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, and 6 (MCL 141.932, 141.933, 141.934, and 141.936), as amended by 2015 PA 115; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 21, 2016, at 3:06 p.m.) No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1441
Date: June 21, 2016 Time: 8:50 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 809 (Public Act No. 198), being An act to create the office of the Michigan veterans’ facility ombudsman; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of military and veterans affairs. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 22, 2016, at 2:04 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 10:50 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 292 (Public Act No. 221), being An act to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “An act to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating, demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers, duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 367 (MCL 18.1367), as amended by 1999 PA 8. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:24 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 10:52 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 610 (Public Act No. 233), being An act to amend 1978 PA 59, entitled “An act relative to condominiums and condominium projects; to prescribe powers and duties of the administrator; to provide certain protections for certain tenants, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities relating to conversion condominium projects; to provide for escrow arrangements; to provide an exemption from certain property tax increases; to impose duties on certain state departments; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 67 (MCL 559.167), as amended by 2002 PA 283. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:48 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 10:54 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 673 (Public Act No. 222), being An act to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of obsolete property rehabilitation districts in certain local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local government officials; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 16 (MCL 125.2796), as amended by 2010 PA 137. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:26 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 10:56 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 883 (Public Act No. 223), being An act to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “An act to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department 1442 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60 to issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating, demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers, duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding sections 360 and 360a. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:28 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 10:58 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 914 (Public Act No. 220), being An act to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled “An act to provide for planning, mitigation, response, and recovery from natural and human-made disaster within and outside this state; to create the Michigan emergency management advisory council and prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to prescribe immunities and liabilities; to provide for the acceptance of gifts; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 18 (MCL 30.418), as amended by 2013 PA 109. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:22 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 11:00 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 599 (Public Act No. 224), being An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2567 (MCL 600.2567), as amended by 2004 PA 538. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:30 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 11:02 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 600 (Public Act No. 225), being An act to amend 1937 PA 146, entitled “An act to establish, protect and enforce by lien the rights of laborers, contractors, sub-contractors and material men and other persons furnishing labor, tools, or materials, or other things of value, for the drilling, boring, torpedoing, acidizing, completing, operating or repairing of any oil or gas well, or the constructing or repairing of any oil or gas pipe line, oil or gas derrick, or oil tank,” by amending section 4 (MCL 570.254). (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:32 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 11:04 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 601 (Public Act No. 226), being An act to amend 1983 PA 102, entitled “An act to provide for the recording and filing of notices of federal liens and discharges of federal liens; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6 (MCL 211.666). (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:34 p.m.) No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1443
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 11:06 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 602 (Public Act No. 227), being An act to amend 1968 PA 203, entitled “An act to provide for the recording and filing of notices of state tax liens and discharges of tax liens,” by amending section 5 (MCL 211.685). (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:36 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 11:08 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 603 (Public Act No. 228), being An act to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state through the establishment of an unemployment compensation fund, and to provide for the disbursement thereof; to create certain other funds; to create the Michigan employment security commission, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the protection of the people of this state from the hazards of unemployment; to levy and provide for contributions from employers; to levy and provide for obligation assessments; to provide for the collection of those contributions and assessments; to enter into reciprocal agreements and to cooperate with agencies of the United States and of other states charged with the administration of any unemployment insurance law; to furnish certain information to certain governmental agencies for use in administering public benefit and child support programs and investigating and prosecuting fraud; to provide for the payment of benefits; to provide for appeals from redeterminations, decisions and notices of assessments; and for referees and a board of review to hear and decide the issues arising from redeterminations, decisions and notices of assessment; to provide for the cooperation of this state and compliance with the provisions of the social security act and the Wagner-Peyser act passed by the Congress of the United States of America; to provide for the establishment and maintenance of free public employment offices; to provide for the transfer of funds; to make appropriations for carrying out the provisions of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 421.15), as amended by 2011 PA 269. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:38 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 11:10 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 604 (Public Act No. 229), being An act to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled “An act to enact the uniform commercial code, relating to certain commercial transactions in or regarding personal property and contracts and other documents concerning them, including sales, commercial paper, bank deposits and collections, letters of credit, bulk transfers, warehouse receipts, bills of lading, other documents of title, investment securities, leases, and secured transactions, including certain sales of accounts, chattel paper and contract rights; to provide for public notice to third parties in certain circumstances; to regulate procedure, evidence and damages in certain court actions involving such transactions, contracts or documents; to make uniform the law with respect thereto; to make an appropriation; to provide penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9525 (MCL 440.9525), as amended by 2004 PA 212. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:40 p.m.)
Date: June 22, 2016 Time: 11:12 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 737 (Public Act No. 230), being An act 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 1444 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60 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 25 (MCL 205.25), as amended by 2002 PA 657. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2016, at 1:42 p.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:22 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 690 (Public Act No. 237), being An act to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled “An act to regulate and insure the availability of certain telecommunication services; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending subheading E of article 3 and section 315 (MCL 484.2315), as amended by 2011 PA 58. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:06 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:24 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 691 (Public Act No. 238), being An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending section 17601 (MCL 333.17601), as added by 2008 PA 524. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:08 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:26 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 692 (Public Act No. 239), being An act to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “An act to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to mental health; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials and certain private agencies and individuals; to regulate certain agencies and facilities providing mental health or substance use disorder services; to provide for certain charges and fees; to establish civil admission procedures for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or developmental disability; to establish guardianship procedures for individuals with developmental disability; to establish procedures regarding individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or developmental disability who are in the criminal justice system; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 939 (MCL 330.1939), as amended by 1990 PA 263. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:10 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:28 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 693 (Public Act No. 240), being An act to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “An act to establish the division on deafness and the advisory council on deafness within the department of labor; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department, the division, the council, and certain No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1445 state officers; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; and to provide for an appropriation,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 408.201), as amended by 1988 PA 434. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:12 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:30 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 694 (Public Act No. 241), being An act to amend 1937 PA 72, entitled “An act to establish the division on deafness and the advisory council on deafness within the department of labor; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department, the division, the council, and certain state officers; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; and to provide for an appropriation,” by amending section 2 (MCL 408.202), as amended by 1988 PA 434. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:14 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:32 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 976 (Public Act No. 234), being An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2015 PA 201. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:00 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:38 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 207 (Public Act No. 242), being An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding sections 62a, 625r, and 625s. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:16 a.m.) 1446 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:40 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 434 (Public Act No. 243), being An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding sections 43b and 625t. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:18 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:42 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 878 (Public Act No. 244), being An act to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of emergency 9-1-1 districts; to provide for the installation, operation, modification, and maintenance of universal emergency 9-1-1 service systems; to provide for the imposition and collection of certain charges; to provide the powers and duties of certain state agencies, local units of government, public officers, service suppliers, and others; to create an emergency 9-1-1 service committee; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 405 (MCL 484.1405), as amended by 2011 PA 271. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:20 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:46 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 105 (Public Act No. 246), being An act to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1447 grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2015 PA 175, and by adding sections 11g and 11h. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:24 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:48 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 523 (Public Act No. 247), being An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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 protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 72114 (MCL 324.72114), as amended by 2014 PA 210, and by adding section 72117. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2016, at 11:26 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:50 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 651 (Public Act No. 260), being An act to provide for exemption of certain property from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain property; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local government officials; and to provide penalties. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 28, 2016, at 11:30 a.m.)
Date: June 23, 2016 Time: 2:52 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 652 (Public Act No. 261), being An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “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,” by amending section 7jj (MCL 211.7jj[1]), as amended by 2015 PA 107, and by adding section 7vv. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 28, 2016, at 11:32 a.m.)
Date: June 27, 2016 Time: 11:47 a.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 801 (Public Act No. 249), being An act to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11r, 15, 18, 19, 20, 20d, 20f, 20g, 21f, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22g, 23a, 24, 24a, 24c, 25e, 25f, 25g, 26a, 26b, 26c, 31a, 31c, 1448 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
31d, 31f, 31h, 32d, 32p, 35, 35a, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 55, 56, 61a, 61b, 62, 64b, 65, 67, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 98, 99h, 99s, 101, 102d, 104, 104b, 104c, 104d, 107, 147, 147a, 147c, 152a, 166, 166b, 201, 201a, 202a, 203, 206, 207, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 210b, 212, 217, 219, 220, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 229a, 230, 236, 236a, 236b, 236c, 237b, 241, 246, 251, 252, 254, 256, 263, 263a, 264, 265, 265a, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 274c, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, and 290 (MCL 388.1603, 388.1604, 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1611r, 388.1615, 388.1618, 388.1619, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1620f, 388.1620g, 388.1621f, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1622g, 388.1623a, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1624c, 388.1625e, 388.1625f, 388.1625g, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1631a, 388.1631c, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1631h, 388.1632d, 388.1632p, 388.1635, 388.1635a, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1655, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1661b, 388.1662, 388.1664b, 388.1665, 388.1667, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1694a, 388.1698, 388.1699h, 388.1699s, 388.1701, 388.1702d, 388.1704, 388.1704b, 388.1704c, 388.1704d, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1747a, 388.1747c, 388.1752a, 388.1766, 388.1766b, 388.1801, 388.1801a, 388.1802a, 388.1803, 388.1806, 388.1807, 388.1807a, 388.1807b, 388.1807c, 388.1809, 388.1810b, 388.1812, 388.1817, 388.1819, 388.1820, 388.1822, 388.1823, 388.1824, 388.1825, 388.1826, 388.1829a, 388.1830, 388.1836, 388.1836a, 388.1836b, 388.1836c, 388.1837b, 388.1841, 388.1846, 388.1851, 388.1852, 388.1854, 388.1856, 388.1863, 388.1863a, 388.1864, 388.1865, 388.1865a, 388.1867, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870, 388.1874, 388.1874c, 388.1875, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, 388.1881, 388.1882, 388.1883, 388.1884, and 388.1890), sections 3, 203, 207, 212, 219, 220, 223, 251, and 254 as amended and section 237b as added by 2012 PA 201, sections 4, 6, 98, 107, 230, and 256 as amended by 2016 PA 56, sections 11, 21f, 31a, and 32d as amended by 2015 PA 139, sections 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11r, 15, 20, 20d, 20f, 20g, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22g, 23a, 24, 24a, 24c, 25e, 25f, 26a, 26b, 26c, 31d, 31f, 32p, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 64b, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 99h, 101, 104, 104b, 104c, 147, 147a, 147c, 152a, 201, 201a, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 210b, 217, 222, 225, 226, 229a, 236, 236a, 236b, 236c, 241, 246, 252, 263, 263a, 264, 265, 265a, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, and 284 as amended and sections 25g, 31c, 31h, 35, 35a, 55, 61b, 65, 67, 99s, 102d, 104d, and 274c as added by 2015 PA 85, section 18 as amended by 2015 PA 114, sections 19, 202a, 224, and 275 as amended by 2014 PA 196, section 166 as amended by 1996 PA 300, section 166b as amended by 2015 PA 222, and section 290 as amended by 2013 PA 60, and by adding sections 11o, 11s, 20m, 21, 21g, 31b, 31j, 32q, 54b, 61c, 63, 99t, 152b, 167a, 210e, 236d, and 286a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 27, 2016, at 3:20 p.m.)
Date: June 27, 2016 Time: 12:45 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 653 (Public Act No. 262), being An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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 protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 51108 (MCL 324.51108), as amended by 2014 PA 146. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 28, 2016, at 11:34 a.m.)
Date: June 27, 2016 Time: 12:47 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 477 (Public Act No. 259), being An act to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled “An act to regulate the production, transportation, handling, processing, delivery, and sale of grade A milk and milk products; to define grade A milk and milk products and to establish standards and requirements for grade A milk and milk products; to provide for dairy food safety; to provide for the sampling, sampling analysis, and transportation of milk and milk products; to regulate the labeling, manufacture, distribution, and sale of milk and milk products for the protection of the consuming public and to prevent fraud and deception by prohibiting the misbranding, adulteration, manufacture, distribution, and sale of milk and milk products; to provide for enforcement; to provide for licenses and permits and revocation of licenses and permits; to impose certain fees; to require certain security arrangements of milk plants to ensure the prompt payment of producers; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and officers; to provide for uniform standards and uniform inspection; to provide for promulgation of rules; to provide for certain remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6 (MCL 288.476), as amended by 2008 PA 136. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 28, 2016, at 11:28 a.m.) No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1449
Date: June 27, 2016 Time: 12:49 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 899 (Public Act No. 263), being An act to amend 1939 PA 141, entitled “An act to regulate the storage, warehousing, buying, and selling of farm produce within this state; to provide for the licensing, regulation, and bonding of grain dealers; to provide for warehouse receipts, acknowledgment forms, and price later agreements and their use and priority; to provide for the creation of security interests; to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of agriculture and its director; to impose certain duties on insurance companies and sureties; and to provide administrative remedies and penalties for the violation of this act,” by amending sections 3 and 9 (MCL 285.63 and 285.69), as amended by 2002 PA 80, and by adding section 26a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 28, 2016, at 11:36 a.m.)
Date: June 27, 2016 Time: 12:51 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 900 (Public Act No. 264), being An act to amend 2003 PA 198, entitled “An act to provide insurance to farm produce producers against losses from the failure of grain dealers; to establish a farm produce insurance authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority and its board; to establish a farm produce insurance fund; to provide for assessments on certain producers of farm products; to impose a fee for regulation of grain dealers and enforcement activities; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers; to authorize the promulgation of rules; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 7, 9, 11, and 15 (MCL 285.317, 285.319, 285.321, and 285.325), as amended by 2012 PA 149. (Filed with the Secretary of State on June 28, 2016, at 11:38 a.m.)
Date: June 29, 2016 Time: 4:35 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 504 (Public Act No. 271), being An act to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled “An act to license and regulate the conducting of horse race meetings in this state with pari-mutuel wagering on the results of horse races and persons involved in horse racing and pari-mutuel gaming activities at such race meetings; to create the office of racing commissioner; to prescribe the powers and duties of the racing commissioner; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of agriculture and the director of the department of agriculture; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for the imposition of taxes and fees and the disposition of revenues; to impose certain taxes; to create funds; to legalize and permit the pari-mutuel method of wagering on the results of live and simulcast races at licensed race meetings in this state; to appropriate the funds derived from pari-mutuel wagering on the results of horse races at licensed race meetings in this state; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 19a, 20, 22, 30, and 31 (MCL 431.302, 431.308, 431.309, 431.310, 431.312, 431.314, 431.317, 431.318, 431.319, 431.319a, 431.320, 431.322, 431.330, and 431.331), section 2 as amended by 2006 PA 445, sections 9, 10, and 12 as amended by 2000 PA 164, sec tions 14, 17, and 18 as amended and section 19a as added by 1998 PA 408, and section 20 as amended by 2006 PA 185, and by adding sections 6a and 19b. (Filed with the Secretary of State on July 1, 2016, at 9:33 a.m.)
Date: June 29, 2016 Time: 4:37 p.m. To the President of the Senate: Sir—I have this day approved and signed Enrolled Senate Bill No. 505 (Public Act No. 272), being An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and 1450 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60 to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 14d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as added by 2002 PA 29. (Filed with the Secretary of State on July 1, 2016, at 9:35 a.m.) Respectfully, Rick Snyder Governor
The following message from the Governor was received on June 16, 2016, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2016-14
Creation of the Building the 21st Century Economy Commission Executive Office of the Governor
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and WHEREAS, Section 4 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 authorizes the establishment of temporary commissions or agencies for special purposes; and WHEREAS, under Section 1 of 1931 PA 195, MCL 10.51, the Governor may, at such times and for such purposes as the Governor deems necessary or advisable, create special advisory bodies consisting of as many members as the Governor deems appropriate; and WHEREAS, Section 17 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to present to the Legislature information as to the affairs of the state and recommend measures that he considers necessary or desirable; and WHEREAS, Michigan’s economy has rebounded from the depths of the Great Recession, and businesses have created nearly 450,000 private sector jobs since December 2010, cutting our unemployment rate in half; and WHEREAS, Michigan is number one in the nation for manufacturing job growth, and the automotive industry set U.S. records for car sales in this country over the last year; and WHEREAS, Michigan’s economy is more productive than it has been in years, driven by the success of our big three industries - automotive, agriculture, and tourism; and WHEREAS, Michigan can be neither complacent nor content with our economic success, and must develop a strategy to build Michigan’s economy of the future that will strengthen our existing industries, encourage new industries to grow, and promote a culture of continuous innovation; and WHEREAS, Michigan must leverage our strengths in talent, natural resources, geography, and our education system, while supporting our existing industries; and WHEREAS, government can help create the environment for the state’s economy to flourish, and the brightest minds in Michigan’s leading industries can provide the direction to help guide the state’s economic future and create a culture of innovation; and WHEREAS, it is critical that the state of Michigan develop a comprehensive, coordinated, and effective long-term economic vision that guides planning, investment, and prioritization in Michigan; and WHEREAS, the establishment of the Building the 21st Century Economy Commission will advise and assist in matters relating to the assessment and development of a 21st Century Economy strategy and will be responsible for providing a full set of recommendations by June 30, 2017; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following: I. CREATION OF THE BUILDING THE 21st CENTURY ECONOMY COMMISSION A. The Building the 21st Century Economy Commission (the “Commission”) is created as a temporary commission pursuant to Article V, Section 4 of the Constitution of the state of Michigan of 1963 and shall serve as an advisory body within the Executive Office of the Governor. No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1451
B. The Commission shall be an independent and autonomous entity with the intent that its authority, powers, duties, and responsibilities be exercised free from the direction and supervision of the principal departments in the executive branch, and shall be composed of the twenty-three (23) members appointed as follows: 1. The Governor shall appoint eleven (11) voting members to the Commission serving at the pleasure of the Governor. 2. The following four (4) voting members: • One (1) member appointed by the Speaker of the House; • One (1) member appointed by the House Minority Leader; • One (1) member appointed by the Senate Majority Leader; and • One (1) member appointed by the Senate Minority Leader. 3. The following eight (8) department or agency directors, chairpersons, or chief executive officers or their designee from within their respective department or agency who shall be non-voting, ex officio members: • The Department of Transportation; • The Department of Environmental Quality; • The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; • The Department of Technology, Management and Budget; • The Department of Talent and Economic Development; • The Department of Natural Resources; • The Michigan Agency for Energy; and • The Michigan Public Service Commission or his or her designee. C. A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. D. The Commission shall include individuals representing key Michigan industries who have a particular interest or expertise in economic development. II. CHARGE TO THE COMMISSION The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the state of Michigan, and shall do all of the following to recommend to the Governor the scope of comprehensive economic vision for this state: 1. Develop a recommended vision of Michigan’s economic future, including identifying existing industries and their trajectory, potential for new industry growth, goals, and metrics for success. 2. Identify ways to achieve that future, including leveraging Michigan’s strengths such as talent, natural resources, geography, and our education system. 3. Propose strategies and conditions necessary to create an environment for economic success, including: state and local government fiscal policies and governance; infrastructure needs; necessary regulatory framework; stable, long-term economic development tools; talent development and attraction; promoting and enhancing our state brand and image. 4. Propose strategies to support Michigan’s top industries: automotive and manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. 5. Propose strategies to encourage nascent industries to grow and identify potential opportunities for success in industries including mobility, health and medical, insurance and finance, aerospace, skilled-trades, innovation capital, and tech. 6. Propose strategies to make Michigan a center of innovation, which would include connecting students with professional opportunities, attracting talent to our state, encouraging investment and business development, creating a regulatory environ ment that welcomes innovation, and fostering connections among innovators across the state. 7. Identify priorities over the next twenty (20) years, with short-term and long-term action items to achieve the vision of Michigan’s economic future. 8. Provide other information or advice as directed by the Governor. 9. No later than June 30, 2017, complete its work and issue a final report to the Governor for his consideration. A copy of the final report shall be transmitted to the Legislature. 10. Ninety (90) days after issuance and transference of its final report, the Commission shall be deemed to have met the charges placed upon it by this Executive Order and shall cease operations. III. OPERATIONS OF THE COMMISSION A. The Commission shall be staffed by personnel from and assisted by state departments and agencies as directed by the Governor’s Office. B. The Governor shall designate the Chairperson or Chairpersons of the Commission who shall serve as Chairperson at the pleasure of the Governor. C. The Commission may select from among its members a Vice Chairperson. D. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and as may be provided in procedures adopted by the Commission. Meetings of the Commission may be held anywhere within the state of Michigan. E. The Commission may establish workgroups or committees assigning Commission members to and inviting public participation on these workgroups or committees as the Commission deems necessary. F. The Commission may adopt, reject, or modify recommendations made by the workgroups or committees. G. A majority of the voting members of the Commission serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the Commission’s business notwithstanding the existence of one (1) or more vacancies. The Commission shall act by majority vote of its present and voting members for the purpose of making recommendations to the Governor. 1452 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
H. The Commission shall adopt procedures consistent with Michigan law and this Order governing its organization and operations. I. The Commission may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. Subject to the Governor’s approval, the Commission may consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties, including, but not limited to, experts in the private sector, government agencies, and the nonprofit sector. J. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. Subject to the Governor’s approval and available funding, members of the Commission may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to relevant statutes and the rules and procedures of the Michigan Civil Service Commission and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget. K. The Commission may hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants, and agents, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers of the Commission and the performance of its duties, as the Governor deems advisable and necessary in accordance with the relevant statutes, rules, and procedures of the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget. L. The Commission may accept grants of funds, donations of funds, property, labor, services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person. Any donations shall be expended in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures. M. Members of the Commission, staff, or contractors shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts relating to Commission actions or activities to the Office of the Governor. IV. MISCELLANEOUS A. All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state or of any political subdivision of this state shall give to the Commission, or to any member or representative of the Commission, any necessary assistance required by the Commission or any member or representative of the Commission, in the performance of the duties of the Commission so far as is compatible with its, his, or her duties. Free access shall also be given to any books, records, or documents in its, his, or her custody, relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or investigation of the Commission. B. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected under this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. C. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to change the organization of the executive branch of state government or the assignment of functions among its units in a manner requiring the force of law. D. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order. This Executive Order shall become effective upon filing. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of [SEAL] Michigan this 16th day of June, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Sixteen. Richard D. Snyder Governor By the Governor: Ruth A. Johnson Secretary of State The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received on June 23, 2016, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2016-15
Creation of the Michigan Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Commission Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Michigan Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Task Force Controlled Substances Advisory Commission Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units which the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration; and No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1453
WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that each principal department shall be under the supervision of the Governor unless otherwise provided by the constitution; and WHEREAS, the Controlled Substances Advisory Commission (“CSAC”) was established in 1989 pursuant to MCL 333.7113 to monitor indicators of controlled substance abuse and diversion in the state and make recommendations to the Governor for actions involving licensing, law enforcement, substance abuse treatment and prevention, education, professional associations, and pharmaceutical manufacturers; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management (“ACPSM”) was created in 1999 pursuant to MCL 333.16204a to consult with the health professional boards to develop an integrated approach to understanding and applying pain and symptom management techniques; and WHEREAS, the ACPSM was also tasked with developing and encouraging the implementation of model core curricula and recommending continuing education for each health profession; and WHEREAS, the ACPSM has successfully completed the duties assigned to the committee and its recommendations were presented to the Governor in its annual reports; and WHEREAS, the Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Task Force (“Task Force”) was established in 2015 to build on the work of the CSAC and ACPSM to address the growing prescription drug and opioid problem in Michigan; and WHEREAS, the Task Force developed several recommendations regarding prevention, treatment, regulation, policy and outcomes, and enforcement in its statewide action plan dated October 26, 2015; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to create a commission to ensure the implementation and monitoring of the statewide plan and to make further recommendations to combat the severe and complex prescription drug abuse epidemic that faces this state; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan by virtue of the powers and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following: I. CREATION OF THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND OPIOID ABUSE COMMISSION A. The Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Commission (“Commission”) is established in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“Department”). B. All of the authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, and records of the Michigan Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Task Force (“Task Force”), the Controlled Substances Advisory Commission, and the Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management, are transferred to the Commission created by this Order. C. The Commission shall be composed of seventeen (17) members appointed and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The term of the Commission will be two years. D. The Commission will consist of the following members: one allopathic doctor, one osteopathic doctor, one dentist, one veterinarian, one physician’s assistant, one registered professional nurse, one pharmacist, two law enforcement officers, one psychologist, one representative from a Michigan hospice organization, one chronic pain sufferer, one representative from a Michigan medical school, one representative from a statewide pharmacy association, one representative of pharmaceutical manufacturers, one substance abuse treatment provider, and one member representing the general public. E. The Director, or designee, of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“Director”) shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting Chairperson of the Commission. The Commission may elect other officers from its members as the Commission considers appropriate. F. The Attorney General, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, Director of the Michigan State Police, or their designees, shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of the Commission. G. The Commission shall be administered under the supervision of the Department. The Commission shall exercise its prescribed powers, duties, and functions independently of the Director of the Department. All budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the Commission shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the Department. II. CHARGE TO THE COMMISSION A. The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the Director and shall do all of the following: 1. Review the Report of Findings and Recommendations for Action from the Michigan Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Task Force dated October 26, 2015 (“Report”). 2. Develop and propose policies and an action plan to implement the recommendations in the Report. 3. Monitor and advise the Governor as to the progress of the action plan. 4. Evaluate the efficacy of the current proposals and continually develop new solutions to address societal changes. 5. Develop and encourage the implementation of model core curricula on pain and symptom management. B. The Commission shall also provide other information and advice to the Governor regarding the state of prescription drug and opioid abuse in Michigan. C. The Commission shall issue an annual report to the Governor outlining the progress of the issues addressed in Section II and providing recommendations for any further action. III. OPERATIONS OF THE COMMISSION A. The Commission shall be assisted by personnel from the Department as directed by the Governor. B. The Commission may hold public hearings in the same manner as provided for a public hearing held under the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, to gather information from the general public. 1454 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
C. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to relevant statutes, rules, and procedures of the Department, subject to available appropriations. D. Members of the Commission shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts to the Department. IV. MISCELLANEOUS A. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by or against the Task Force, CSAC, or the ACPSM prior to the effective date of this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. Any lawfully commenced suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this Order. B. The Controlled Substances Advisory Commission and the Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management are abolished. C. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order. In fulfillment of the requirements of Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, this Order shall be effective 60 days after the filing of this Order. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of [SEAL] Michigan this 23rd day of June in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Sixteen. Richard D. Snyder Governor By the Governor: Ruth A. Johnson Secretary of State The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received on June 30, 2016, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2016-16
Creation of the Governor’s 21st Century Education Commission
Amendment to Executive Order 2016-6
Executive Office of the Governor
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and WHEREAS, Section 4 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 authorizes the establishment of temporary commissions or agencies for special purposes; and WHEREAS, under Section 1 of 1931 PA 195, being MCL 10.51, the Governor may, at such times and for such purposes as the Governor deems necessary or advisable, create special advisory bodies consisting of as many members as the Governor deems appropriate; and WHEREAS, Section 17 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to present to the Legislature information as to the affairs of the state and recommend measures that he considers necessary or desirable; and WHEREAS, an educated and knowledgeable population is critical to Michigan’s economic and civic vitality and its quality of life; and WHEREAS, a skilled, credentialed work force capable of sustained success in a global, knowledge-based economy is a necessary outcome of a state’s system of education and WHEREAS, Michigan’s current system of local, regional, and state education entities is over five decades old and was designed primarily to produce a mid-skilled workforce for a manufacturing economy; and WHEREAS, Michigan’s current system of funding education hasn’t been modified in over twenty years and there have been significant changes in the state’s population and economy since that time; and WHEREAS, Michigan falls below the national average in critical measures of educational attainment including the number of individuals with college degrees or work-values credentials; and WHEREAS, the current system of education is producing significantly disparate achievement results for minority and economically disadvantaged students and a growing number of students seeking postsecondary credentials require costly remedial coursework in order to continue; and No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1455
WHEREAS, Michigan cannot hope to maintain its economic vitality and quality of life without making dramatic gains in the academic achievement and career preparedness of all its residents; and WHEREAS, the people of Michigan have historically supported and invested in a system of public education to open the doors of educational opportunity and employment to all; and WHEREAS, we must act now to ensure our system of education, its structure, governance, funding, and accountability, is focused on student achievement and success for the good of all residents and the vitality of the state; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following: I. AMENDMENT Section II.C. of Executive Order 2016-6 is amended to read as follows: No later than February 28, 2017, shall complete its work and issue a final report to the Governor for his consideration. II. MISCELLANEOUS All other provisions of Executive Order 2016-6 not specifically amended by this Order shall remain unchanged. This Executive Order shall become effective upon filing. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of [SEAL] Michigan this 30th day of June, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Sixteen. Richard D. Snyder Governor By the Governor: Ruth A. Johnson Secretary of State The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received on July 15, 2016, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2016-17
Activation of the National Guard to Assist in Responding to the Gogebic Storm Disaster
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor; and WHEREAS, under Section 12 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 the Governor is the Commander‑in‑Chief of the state armed forces and may call them out to execute the laws; and WHEREAS, Section 151 of the Michigan Military Act, MCL 32.551, authorizes the Governor to order any members of the organized militia to active state service in the aid of the civil authority in times of public danger, disaster, crisis, catastrophe, or other public emergency within the state; and WHEREAS, on July 12, 2016, severe weather, intense rain, straight-line winds, and a tornado struck Gogebic County, Michigan, causing significant destruction and has impacted access to emergency services; and WHEREAS, the area primarily affected is Gogebic County, including Ironwood Township, the City of Wakefield, Bessemer Township, and Erwin Township; and WHEREAS, the storm caused widespread and severe damage to roads, bridges, culverts, and other public facilities and infrastructure, causing an immediate threat to public health and safety and disrupting vital community services; and WHEREAS, by the Executive Proclamation of Disaster issued on July 15, 2016, the Governor declared a disaster and directed that the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division of the Department of State Police, to coordinate and maximize all state efforts, and called upon all state departments and agencies to utilize available resources to assist Gogebic County, Ironwood Township, the City of Wakefield, Bessemer Township and Erwin Township, pursuant to the Michigan Emergency Management Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, in consequence of the above, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the State of Michigan, pursuant to the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the Michigan Military Act, 1967 PA 150, MCL 32.501 et seq., and the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, MCL 30.401 et seq., order the following: 1. The Adjutant General of the Michigan National Guard is directed to order to active state service units and individuals of the Michigan National Guard that, in his discretion, he deems appropriate to meet general mission assignments as determined by the Director of the Department of State Police, or her designee. 2. The Director of the Department of State Police, or her designee, shall coordinate and maximize all state efforts, including such units and individuals of the Michigan National Guard that may be activated to state service to assist Gogebic County, Ironwood Township, the City of Wakefield, Bessemer Township and Erwin Township in accordance with the Michigan Emergency Management Plan. 1456 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
3. The Michigan National Guard is activated until such time as determined by the Adjutant General, after consultation with the Director of the Department of State Police, or her designee. The Executive Order shall become effective upon filing. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of [SEAL] Michigan this 15th day of July, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Sixteen. Richard D. Snyder Governor By the Governor: Ruth A. Johnson Secretary of State The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received on July 27, 2016, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2016-18
Creation of Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission
Michigan Department of Education
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units that he considers necessary for efficient administration; and WHEREAS, it is important that the state of Michigan ensure that students are prepared to meet the demands of the 21st century workforce; and WHEREAS, the state of Michigan recognizes the importance of literacy in student achievement; and WHEREAS, state government leaders formed a workgroup that undertook a review of the state’s current policies concerning literacy; and WHEREAS, a key finding of the workgroup was that an independent commission be established to provide policy recommendations and progress reports to the Governor and legislature as the state works to become a national leader in literacy; and WHEREAS, establishment of a PreK-12 Literacy Commission within the Michigan Department of Education will advise and assist in matters relating to the assessment, professional development, education programming, socioeconomic challenges, best practices, collaboration, parental engagement, and teaching of literacy; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following: I. CREATION OF THE MICHIGAN PreK-12 LITERACY COMMISSION A. The PreK-12 Literacy Commission (the “Commission”) is created as an advisory body within the Michigan Department of Education (the “Department”). B. The Governor shall appoint seven (7) members to the Commission, serving at the pleasure of the Governor, as follows: • Two (2) members appointed to initial terms expiring October 31, 2017; • Two (2) members appointed to initial terms expiring October 31, 2018; • Two (2) members appointed to initial terms expiring October 31, 2019; and • One (1) member appointed to an initial term expiring October 31, 2020; After the initial appointments, members of the Commission appointed under this subsection shall serve terms of four (4) years. C. The Governor shall additionally appoint six (6) members to the Commission as follows: • Two (2) members submitted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction who shall serve terms of four (4) years; • One (1) member submitted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives who shall serve a term of two (2) years; • One (1) member submitted by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives who shall serve a term of two (2) years; • One (1) member submitted by the Senate Majority Leader who shall serve a term of two (2) years; and • One (1) member submitted by the Senate Minority Leader who shall serve a term of two (2) years. No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1457
D. A vacancy on the Commission occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term. A member may continue serving until his or her successor is appointed. A member may serve successive terms if reappointed. E. The Commission shall include individuals representing the business, education, and philanthropic communities who have a particular interest or expertise in literacy in the state of Michigan. F. The Commission shall include at least one member with literacy experience in an urban setting, at least one member with experience in Special Education literacy, and at least one member with experience in English-Language Learners. II. CHARGE TO THE COMMISSION A. The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the state of Michigan, and shall do all of the following: 1. Suggest PreK-12 literacy goals for the state and publish relevant progress reports to the public, Governor, and legislature on PreK-12 literacy in Michigan. 2. Advise the Governor, legislature, and Department on how state policy can better align to the unique literacy challenges that schools face based on the school’s locale and socioeconomic status of the school’s population. 3. Investigate, analyze, and advise the Governor, legislature, and Department regarding changes in state programs, statutes, regulations, and policies concerning PreK-12 literacy. 4. Monitor current PreK-12 literacy research, pilot programs, and policies nationwide and report on their applicability to adoption in Michigan. 5. Examine current literacy-focused professional development practices across the state and identify and publish best practices. 6. Promote partnerships between the state, schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropies towards the goal of PreK-12 literacy in Michigan. 7. Monitor nationwide trends in the use of assessments, intervention, and data-driven instruction relevant to PreK-12 literacy and make reports concerning those trends to the Governor, legislature, and Department. 8. Recognize the efforts of teachers, schools, and districts that have made great strides in PreK-12 literacy in Michigan. 9. Encourage collaboration between teachers, schools, and districts around resources, proven methods, and best practices concerning PreK-12 literacy. 10. Examine and report on proven methods to engage parents in promoting literacy amongst Michigan’s PreK-12 students. 11. Review the preparation that Michigan teachers receive regarding literacy and report to the legislature and Governor regarding how state policy reflects current research and best practices. B. As directed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (the “Superintendent”), Department staff shall assist the Commission with establishment of policies and procedures regarding the use of grants and other funds. C. The Commission shall provide other information or advice as requested by the Governor, legislature, or the Department. III. OPERATIONS OF THE COMMISSION A. The Commission shall be staffed and assisted by personnel from the Department as directed by the Superintendent. Any budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the Commission shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent. B. The Governor shall designate the Chairperson of the Commission. C. The Commission may select from among its members a Vice Chairperson. D. The Commission may select from among its members a Secretary. Commission staff shall assist the Secretary with recordkeeping responsibilities. E. The Commission may create committees and advisory panels from among its members to assist in policymaking recommendations. F. A majority of the members of the Commission serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the commission’s business. The Commission shall act in making its recommendations by a majority vote of its serving members. G. The Commission shall adopt procedures consistent with Michigan law and this Order governing its organization and operations, and may establish committees and request public participation on advisory panels as the commission deems necessary. The Commission may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by committees or advisory panels. H. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and as may be provided in procedures adopted by the Commission. I. The Commission may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. The Commission may consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties, including, but not limited to, experts in the private sector, government agencies, and institutions of higher education. 1458 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
J. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to relevant statutes and the rules and procedures of the Michigan Civil Service Commission and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, subject to available funding. K. In accordance with applicable state contracting and procurement procedures, the Commission may make or enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers of the board and the performance of its duties, including the hiring or retention of contractors, consultants, or agents, as the Superintendent deems advisable and necessary. L. The Commission may accept donations of labor, services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person. Any donations shall be expended in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures. M. Members of the Commission shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts to the Department. IV. MISCELLANEOUS A. All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state or of any political subdivision of this state may give to the Commission, or to any member or representative of the Commission, any necessary assistance required by the Commission or any member or representative of the Commission, in the performance of the duties of the Commission so far as is compatible with its, his, or her duties. B. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order. This Executive Order shall become effective upon filing. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of [SEAL] Michigan this 27th day of July, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Sixteen. Richard D. Snyder Governor By the Governor: Ruth A. Johnson Secretary of State The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following messages from the Governor were received and read: May 25, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Capitol Committee Brian Calley of 10198 Butler Road, Portland, Michigan 48875, county of Ionia, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring January 24, 2017. Elizabeth Clement of 1525 Stanlake Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, succeeding herself, is reap pointed for a term expiring January 24, 2017. Darin Ackerman of 916 Riverside Drive, Portland, Michigan 48875, county of Ionia, succeeding Dennis Muchmore, is appointed for a term expiring January 24, 2017. Marsha Quebbeman of 3910 Bayberry Lane, Lansing, Michigan 48911, county of Ingham, succeeding herself, is reap pointed for a term expiring January 24, 2017.
June 3, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Board of Dentistry Gregory P. Heintschel of 1844 Wooden Landing Road, Petoskey, Michigan 48236, county of Emmet, representing dentists, succeeding Nicholas Brounias, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Peter C. Chiaravalli of 510 W. Dill Drive, Dewitt, Michigan 48820, county of Clinton, representing dentists, succeeding Deborah Manos, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Rita L. Hale of 302 E. Chocolay Street, Munising, Michigan 49862, county of Alger, representing the general public, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Timothy R. Schmakel of 30 Cranbrook Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304, county of Oakland, representing dentists, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Paula Weidig of 4291 Gratiot Avenue, Fort Gratiot, Michigan 48059, county of Saint Clair, representing dental hygienists, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
June 3, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Employment Relations Commission Natalie Priest Yaw of 18362 Devonshire Drive, Beverly Hills, Michigan 48025, county of Oakland, a Democrat, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 1, 2016, and expiring June 30, 2019. No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1459
June 3, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Finance Authority Board of Directors William R. Beekman of 6180 Whitehills Lake Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, representing Independents and residents of the state with experience in issues relating to hospitals or health facilities or relating to public finance, succeeding MaryLee Davis, is appointed for a term expiring September 30, 2017.
June 3, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Board of Law Examiners Christopher M. Murray of 365 McKinley Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
June 3, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Liquor Control Commission Edward D. Clemente of 1704 Riverbank, Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146, county of Wayne, a Democrat, succeeding himself, is reappointed to serve a term expiring June 12, 2020.
June 3, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Military Appeals Tribunal Thomas B. Bourque of 3769 Santa Fe Trail, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108, county of Washtenaw, licensed to practice law, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring on April 16, 2020. Gaetan Gerville-Reache of 4851 Meadow Spring Trial, S.E., Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, licensed to practice law, succeeding Michael Distel, is appointed for a term expiring on April 16, 2020.
June 3, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science Thomas G. Chrzanowski of 6780 Jackson Drive, Taylor, Michigan 48180, county of Wayne, representing the general public, succeeding Russel Kohler, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2017. Patrick Miller of 2475 Red Maple Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098, county of Oakland, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Mark E. Ransford of 692 W. Burnside Street, Caro, Michigan 48723, county of Tuscola, representing professionals, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
June 3, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Board of Nursing Jill D. DeVries of 1686 S. Trillium Circle, Zeeland, Michigan 49464, county of Ottawa, representing licensed practical nurses, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Joshua Meringa of 3377 Elwood Avenue, S.W., Grandville, Michigan 49418, county of Kent, representing professional registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Mary D. VanderKolk of 1702 Wayne Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, county of Grand Traverse, representing registered professional nurses with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing education in a licensed practical nurse program, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
June 3, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Board of Pharmacy James G. Stevenson of 16766 Old Bedford Road, Northville, Michigan 48167, county of Wayne, representing profes sionals, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
June 6, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Child Lead Poisoning Elimination Board Riley Alley of 4147 Blue River Drive, Saint Clair, Michigan 48079, county of Saint Clair, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor. Rosalynn Bliss of 21 Holmdene Boulevard, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, county of Kent, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor. 1460 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed of 10 Witherell Street, Suite 802, Detroit, Michigan 48226, county of Wayne, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor. Paul E. Haan of 420 Sweet Street, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505, county of Kent, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor. Mona Hanna-Attisha of 2133 Lawn Dale Avenue, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor. Rebecca M. Meuninck of 3115 Oakwood Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, county of Washtenaw, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor. Thomas L. Thompson of 2405 Placid Way, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, county of Washtenaw, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
June 6, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Co-Chair Pipeline Safety Advisory Board Timothy J. O’Brien of 243 Covington Court, Northville, Michigan 48168, county of Wayne, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
June 7, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Aeronautics Commission Roger F. Salo of 10972 Wellington Court, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, succeeding himself, is reap pointed for a term expiring May 27, 2020. Rick J. Fiddler of 8525 Baileau Oaks, N.E., Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 27, 2020.
June 7, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Mackinac Bridge Authority Barbara J. Brown of 84 Prospect Street, Saint Ignace, Michigan 49781, county of Mackinac, a Democrat, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2022. Patrick F. Gleason of 5215 N. State Street, Davison, Michigan 48423, county of Genesee, a Democrat, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2022.
June 13, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan State Board of Accountancy James E. Bayson of 3009 N.W. Torch Lake Drive, Kewadin, Michigan 49648, county of Antrim, representing certified public accountants, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Barbra E. Homier of 2977 Mela Via Court, N.E., Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, representing the general public, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
June 13, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers Christina M. Eyers of 9362 Village Manor Drive, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, representing athletic trainers, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
June 13, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Collection Practices Board Rebecca L. Roberts of 1711 N. Sutton Road, Jackson, Michigan 49202, county of Jackson, representing professionals, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
June 13, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Board of Counseling Gerald J. Papazian of 19102 Birchview Trail, Lake Ann, Michigan 49650, county of Benzie, representing professionals engaged primarily in providing counseling techniques, behavior modification techniques, or preventative techniques to clients, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1461
Robyn J. Emde of 1402 S. State Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, county of Berrien, representing those engaged primarily in teaching, training or research in counseling, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
June 13, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Farm Produce Insurance Authority Mark J. Kies of 5551 Thompson Road, Allen, Michigan 49227, county of Hillsdale, representing the largest Michigan organization exclusively representing the interest of corn producers in Michigan, succeeding Scott Miller, is appointed for a term expiring June 20, 2019. Greg Ackerman of 5486 Dixon Street, Vassar, Michigan 48768, county of Tuscola, representing the largest Michigan organization exclusively representing dry bean producers in Michigan, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 20, 2019. Benjamin R Chaffin of 3611 W. St. Charles Road, Ithaca, Michigan 48847, county of Gratiot, representing the largest Michigan organization exclusively representing the interests of soybean producers in Michigan, succeeding himself, is reap pointed for a term expiring June 20, 2019. Matthew Frostic of 2615 E. Applegate Road, Applegate, Michigan 48401, county of Sanilac, representing producers from the largest Michigan organization representing general farm interests in Michigan, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 20, 2019. James Howe of 905 E. Tuscola Street, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, county of Saginaw, representing the largest Michigan organization representing the interest of licensees in Michigan, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 20, 2019. Steven R. Kluemper of 1120 Cherry Valle Lane, Williamston, Michigan 48895, county of Ingham, representing the largest Michigan organization representing the interests of agricultural lenders, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 20, 2019.
June 13, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Board of Massage Therapy Rachael N. Viitala of 23 White Oak Drive, Marquette, Michigan 49855, county of Marquette, representing professional members, succeeding Donald Bowman, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
June 13, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators Kimberly A. Kimbrough-Wozniak of 1549 Chapel Road, Muskegon, Michigan 49441, county of Muskegon, representing nursing home administrators, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Margaret A. Chatti of 2595 Kerria Drive, Howell, Michigan 48855, county of Livingston, representing nursing home administrators, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
June 13, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Board of Optometry Nancy Peterson-Klein of 10559 Maple Drive, Mecosta, Michigan 49332, county of Mecosta, representing optometrists, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. John E. Kaminski of 5213 Huntington Drive, Midland, Michigan 48640, county of Midland, representing optometrists, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Carl Powers of P.O. Box 2098, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, county of Emmet, representing optometrists, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
June 13, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: State Plumbing Board Anthony M. D’Ascenzo of 16145 Oakwood Court, Northville, Michigan 48168, county of Wayne, representing licensed master plumbers securing permits, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2019.
June 13, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services Steve H. Perdue of 4544 Lands End Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, county of Grand Traverse, representing business, succeeding Adam Kaplan, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018. 1462 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
June 15, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Western Michigan University Board of Control William F. Pickard of 335 Pine Ridge Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304, county of Oakland, succeeding Ronald Hall, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020
June 20, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Beef Industry Commission Travis M. Schunk of 4855 E. Browns Road, Clare, Michigan 48617, county of Clare, representing meat packaging execu tives, succeeding John Vanderboon, is appointed for a term expiring May 31, 2019. Jill Sears of 6701 Reynolds Road, Horton, Michigan 49246, county of Jackson, representing cattle feeders, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 31, 2019.
June 20, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Wheat Promotion Committee Gerald W. Heck of 4345 W. Albain Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161, county of Monroe, representing District 3 growers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 31, 2019. Frank Vyskocil of 6237 Henderson Road, New Lothrop, Michigan 48460, county of Shiawassee, representing District 6 growers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 31, 2019. Brent H. Wagner of 5537 County Road 633, Grawn, Michigan 49637, county of Grand Traverse, representing District 8 growers, succeeding Chris Schmidt, is appointed for a term expiring May 31, 2019.
June 21, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Great Lakes Protection Fund Board of Directors Mark D. Meijer of 2568 Fletcher Drive, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, succeeding Patti Birkholz, is appointed for a term expiring October 11, 2016.
July 5, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers Jeremy Marra of 215 Old Creek Drive, Saline, Michigan 48176, county of Washtenaw, representing athletic trainers, succeeding Rosemary Snyder, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
July 5, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Commissioner - Michigan Public Service Commission Rachael A. Eubanks of 620 Whitehills Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, an Independent, succeed ing John Quackenbush, is appointed for a term commencing August 1, 2016, and expiring July 2, 2017.
July 5, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Travel Commission Lawrence J. Schuler of 1912 Sunset Court, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, county of Branch, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 20, 2020. Julie B. Sprenger of 320 Tamarack Street, Laurium, Michigan 49913, county of Houghton, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 20, 2020. Jerome Toney of 8575 Bridlewood Trail, Howell, Michigan 48843, county of Livingston, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 20, 2020.
July 8, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Investment Advisory Committee Reginald Sanders of 6341 McGillicuddy Lane, Portage, Michigan 49024, county of Kalamazoo, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 15, 2018. No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1463
July 8, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Board of Audiology Sharon L. Blackburn of 704 Holly Road, Cadillac, Michigan 49601, county of Wexford, representing audiologists, succeed ing herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
July 8, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Local Community Stabilization Authority Council David A. Keenan of 4760 Stephen Court, Auburn, Michigan 48611, county of Bay, succeeding John O’Reilly, is appointed for a term expiring September 3, 2016.
July 8, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Residential Builders’ and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors’ Board Stephen MacGuidwin of 2559 Lake Drive, S.E., East Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, representing the general public, succeeding Gary August, is appointed for a term expiring March 31, 2020.
July 8, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Board of Respiratory Care Elizabeth D. Glasser of 813 Clover Drive, Gaylord, Michigan 49735, county of Otsego, representing respiratory therapists, succeeding Carl Haas, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019. Andrew Weirauch of 41443 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, representing respiratory therapists, succeeding John Hyka, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
July 8, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Ski Area Safety Board Charles H. Gano of 3951 Charlevoix Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, county of Cheboygan, representing the Central U.S. Ski Association, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 8, 2020. Nicholas S. Sirdenis of 2004 Hunters Lane, Houghton, Michigan 49931, county of Houghton, representing the Upper Peninsula ski area managers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 8, 2020.
July 8, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission Charles F. Benson of 820 Roxburgh Avenue, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, representing individuals with experience, knowledge, or background in boxing, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 5, 2020. Josh Bocks of 58215 Sunflower Circle, New Hudson, Michigan 48165, county of Oakland, representing individuals with experience, knowledge, or background in mixed martial arts, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 5, 2020. Vincent P. Viviano of 6705 St. Andrews Drive, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316, county of Macomb, representing individuals with experience, knowledge, or background in mixed martial arts, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 5, 2020. Chris DeRose of 989 Aberdeen Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, county of Washtenaw, representing individuals with experience, knowledge, or background in mixed martial arts, succeeding John Thibault, is appointed for a term expiring June 5, 2020. Teresa A. Graham of 1634 Copas Road, Owosso, Michigan 48867, county of Shiawassee, representing the general public, succeeding Kevin Moore, is appointed for a term expiring June 5, 2020. Edmund S. Pigeon of 2155 122nd Avenue, Hopkins, Michigan 49328, county of Allegan, representing individuals with experience, knowledge, or background in mixed martial arts, succeeding Wolfgang Mueller, is appointed for a term expiring June 5, 2020.
July 11, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: State Board of Chiropractic Robert A. Maciolek of 48762 Adams Drive, Macomb, Michigan 48044, county of Otsego, representing the general public, succeeding Nicola Hawtmeh, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017. 1464 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
July 11, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: State Construction Code Commission Daryl K. Gallant of 1314 Osborn Lake Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48114, county of Livingston, representing organized labor, succeeding Nelson McMath, is appointed for a term expiring January 31, 2020.
July 11, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Board of Dentistry Cheryl A. Bentley of 20150 Kruppvilla Drive, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, county of Kent, representing dental hygienists, succeeding Lisa Darrow, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
July 11, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Potato Industry Commission Philip Gusmano of 423 Lexington Street, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, representing process shippers and processors, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019. Theodore Hanson of 3407 26th Road, Cornell, Michigan 49818, county of Delta, representing seed growers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019. Travis Horkey of 1354 Wells Road, Dundee, Michigan 48131, county of Monroe, representing fresh growers, succeeding Patrick Du Russel, is appointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019. Donald W. Kitchen of 9479 Deadmans Hill Road, Elmira, Michigan 49730, county of Antrim, representing fresh growers, succeeding Randall Styme, is appointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019. Wayne A. Leep of 1748 5th Street, Martin, Michigan 49070, county of Allegan, representing chip growers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019. John Makarewicz of 9243 Marker Road, Elmira, Michigan 49730, county of Antrim, representing seed growers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019. Benjamin Sklarczyk of 8714 M-32 East, Johannesburg, Michigan 49751, county of Otsego, representing growers-at-large, succeeding Kevin Storm, is appointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019. Kevin Storm of 6020 Dodge Road, Cass City, Michigan 48726, county of Tuscola, representing chip growers, succeeding Brian Sackett, is appointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019. Matthew Wilkes of 65 Monroe Center Street, N.W., #700, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, county of Kent, representing fresh shippers/retailers, succeeding William Kitchen, is appointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019.
July 11, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Robert G. Craig of 812 W. Park Street, St. Johns, Michigan 48879, county of Clinton, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
July 14, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office: Michigan Early Stage Venture Investment Corporation Board of Directors Thomas C. Kinnear of 2651 Hawthorne Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, county of Washtenaw, representing a statewide organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 13, 2019. Robert J. Manilla of 10115 Heartwood Lane, Clarkston, Michigan 48348, county of Oakland, representing the Senate Majority Leaders’ designee, succeeding Knut Simonsen, is appointed for a term expiring June 13, 2018. Thomas D. Nastas of 239 Nottingham Drive, Brooklyn, Michigan 49230, county of Jackson, representing the general public, succeeding Anthony Berkley, is appointed for a term expiring June 13, 2018.
July 15, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment: Director - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Cathleen Heidi Grether of 435 Mill Street, Williamston, Michigan 48895, county of Ingham, is appointed for a term commencing August 1, 2016, and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
July 18, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment: Director - Michigan Department of Natural Resources Keith E. Creagh of 1965 Epley Road, Williamston, Michigan 48895, county of Ingham, is appointed for a term commen cing August 1, 2016, and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor. No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1465
July 21, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Director - Michigan Talent Investment Agency Wanda A. Stokes of 3517 Autumnwood Lane, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, is appointed for a term commencing July 25, 2016, and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
July 26, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Great Lakes Water Authority Craig A. Hupy of 1124 N. Congress Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, county of Washtenaw, representing ratepayers from the other suburban counties touched by the system, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
July 26, 2016 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office: Michigan Education Trust Board of Directors Michael Flynn of 54089 Rienas Lane, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, county of Macomb, nominee of the Senate Majority Leader, succeeding Sarah Richardville, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017. Sincerely, Rick Snyder Governor The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn, pursuant to rule 1.205. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:03 a.m.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported Senate Bill No. 1017, entitled A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81f. 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. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Rocca Nays: Senator Colbeck 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. 1018, entitled A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88. 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. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Rocca Nays: Senator Colbeck 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. 1021, entitled A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2, 7, and 8 (MCL 722.622, 722.627, and 722.628), sections 2 and 7 as amended by 2016 PA 35 and section 8 as amended by 2008 PA 300. 1466 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported Senate Bill No. 1022, entitled A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Commission on law enforcement standards act,” (MCL 28.601 to 28.616) by adding sections 9e and 9f. With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported Senate Bill No. 1027, entitled A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled “Sex offenders registration act,” by amending section 34 (MCL 28.734), as amended by 2005 PA 322. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5429, entitled A bill to amend 1998 PA 362, entitled “Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (MCL 570.372, 570.373, 570.374, 570.375, and 570.376). With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5494, entitled A bill to amend 2004 PA 378, entitled “Public body law enforcement agency act,” by amending sections 6 and 7 (MCL 28.586 and 28.587). With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1467
To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5495, entitled A bill to amend 2000 PA 246, entitled “Wolf-dog cross act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 287.1002). With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5496, entitled A bill to amend 2004 PA 403, entitled “Michigan unarmed combat regulatory act,” by amending section 33 (MCL 338.3633), as amended by 2015 PA 183. With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5497, entitled A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 1, 2a, and 12a (MCL 28.421, 28.422a, and 28.432a), sections 1 and 12a as amended by 2015 PA 207 and section 2a as amended by 2016 PA 6. With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5498, entitled A bill to amend 2006 PA 563, entitled “An act to restrict the use and disclosure of certain statements made by law enforcement officers,” by amending section 1 (MCL 15.391). 1468 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [August 3, 2016] [No. 60
With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5499, entitled A bill to amend 2001 PA 185, entitled “Legislative sergeant at arms police powers act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 4.382). With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5500, entitled A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 42 and 726c (MCL 257.42 and 257.726c), as amended by 2012 PA 529. With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5501, entitled A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled “Large carnivore act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 287.1102), as amended by 2013 PA 8. With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5503, entitled A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 1303 (MCL 700.1303), as amended by 2000 PA 54. With the recommendation that the bill pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson No. 60] [August 3, 2016] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 1469
To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5649, entitled A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7403 (MCL 333.7403), as amended by 2015 PA 220. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Rocca Nays: Senator Colbeck The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported House Bill No. 5650, entitled A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7404 (MCL 333.7404), as amended by 2015 PA 220. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Rick Jones Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Rocca Nays: Senator Colbeck 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 Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca and Colbeck Excused: Senator Bieda
Scheduled Meetings
Michigan State Capitol Commission - Monday, August 8, 11:00 a.m., Speaker’s Library, 2nd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0184)
Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution No. 24, the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
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