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Track 4,211 bills from the Michigan 2011 legislative session. 500 bills have passed. View Michigan House of Representatives and Senate legislation, sponsors, and voting records.
Bills (2000)
Corrections; other; verification of school enrollment or employment of individual placed on school or work release while on probation; require, and prohibit removing, destroying, or tampering with electronic monitoring device. Amends sec. 3, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.3) & adds secs. 3d & 3f to ch. XI. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1126'12
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Torts; liability; social services agency; grant immunity for providing child social welfare programs. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
School aid; membership; seat time exception for qualifying dropout recovery program; provide for and revise seat time waiver provisions for online programs. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5267'12
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Retirement; pension oversight; equal treatment of elected members of a public employee retirement system governing board; establish. Amends title of 2002 PA 100 (MCL 38.1681 - 38.1689) & adds sec. 8a
Sponsor: Coleman Young
Crime victims; rights; information concerning minors who have been victims of child abuse or sex crimes; exempt from disclosure under the crime victim's rights act. Amends secs. 8, 38 & 68 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.758 et seq.).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Occupations; alarm systems; registration of alarm system services providers; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Criminal procedure; probation; procedures for retention and use of nonpublic record of deferral for a controlled substance violation; revise. Amends sec. 7411 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7411).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Highways; name; renaming a portion of M-21; designate as "Mark V. Ingram II Freeway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1059.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
State financing and management; purchasing; energy-based performance contracting for governmental energy use; require. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
School aid; membership; special pupil membership count for qualifying dropout recovery program; provide for, and adjust certain other membership calculations and fund sources. Amends secs. 6, 11, 25, 26b & 201 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 et seq.) & adds secs. 23a & 25d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0969'12
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; motor vehicle sales finance statute; revise citation to savings and loan act. Amends sec. 36 of 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27 (MCL 492.136). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5835'12
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Children; protection; task force on the prevention of sexual abuse of children; create. Amends 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.621 - 722.638) by adding sec. 12b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1113'12
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Criminal procedure; evidence; electronic recording of certain custodial interrogation sessions; require under certain circumstances and revise procedures for determining admissibility as evidence. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding secs. 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 to ch. III.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Vehicles; agricultural equipment; definition of implement of husbandry; revise, and eliminate prohibition on carrying a passenger on a moped. Amends secs. 21, 59, 73 & 658 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.21 et seq.).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Vehicles; other; Michigan vehicle code; make general revisions. Amends secs. 3a, 14, 40b, 217, 235, 248a, 251, 252d, 252g, 303, 304, 310, 319b, 320d, 602b, 642, 722, 724, 801 & 801c of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.3a et seq.) & adds secs. 235b, 248d & 801j.
Sponsor: Bradford Jacobsen
Property tax; payment and collection; tax bills; require to include past due amounts owed. Amends sec. 44 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.44).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; savings and loan act of 1980; repeal. Repeals 1980 PA 307 (MCL 491.102 - 491.1202).
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Economic development; other; appropriation of money from the transportation economic development fund to state trunk line fund; extend to 2013. Amends sec. 11 of 1987 PA 231 (MCL 247.911).
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Local government; other; local financial stability and choice act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1990 PA 72 (MCL 141.1201 - 141.1291).
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov
Environmental protection; other; safe drinking water act; make subject to environmental leaders program. Amends sec. 23 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1023). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0939'12
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Property tax; principal residence exemption; filing deadline and proration exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 7cc of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc).
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
Natural resources; hunting; gray wolf; include in game list and authorize hunting season. Amends secs. 40103, 40118, 43503 & 43507 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40103 et seq.) & adds secs. 40110b, 43528b & 43540e.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for organized retail crime act violations; enact. Amends sec. 17d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5843'12
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Occupations; alarm systems; registered alarm system providers; exclude from private security business and security alarm act. Amends sec. 2 of 1968 PA 330 (MCL 338.1052). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1291'12
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Higher education; financial aid; administration of police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition act; transfer to department of treasury and revise application process. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of 1996 PA 195 (MCL 390.1241 et seq.).
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Juveniles; criminal procedure; juvenile competency standards; revise. Amends sec. 1, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.1) & adds secs. 18n, 18o, 18p, 18q, 18r & 18s to ch. XIIA. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4555'11
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Use tax; collections; prepayment collection process; revise. Amends sec. 6 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.96).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Water; quality; wetland mitigation bank funding program; authorize with funding from the strategic water quality initiatives fund. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 5204f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, SB 1156'12, SB 1157'12, SB 1158'12
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Sales tax; collections; prepayment collection process; revise. Amends sec. 6 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.56).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Criminal procedure; probation; probation swift and sure sanctions act; create, and provide for program eligibility and program funding. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding ch. XIA. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1179'12
Sponsor: James Marleau
Businesses; professional corporations; citation to professional service corporation act in assumed name statute; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 1907 PA 101 (MCL 445.4). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1320'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Children; adoption; Michigan Indian family preservation act (MIFPA); create. Amends 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.21 - 712A.32) by adding ch. XIIB.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Torts; medical malpractice; statute of limitations; revise period of limitations for survival actions and disallow prejudgment interest on attorney fees and costs. Amends secs. 2912e, 5852 & 6013 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2912e et seq.).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Occupations; athletics; unarmed combat regulatory act; provide for confidentiality of information and make other general revisions. Amends secs. 20 & 33 of 2004 PA 403 (MCL 338.3620 & 338.3633) & adds sec. 61a.
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Insurance; health care corporations; merger of corporation with a nonprofit mutual disability insurer; allow, and provide procedures. Amends secs. 218 & 401e of 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1218 & 550.1401e) & adds secs. 220, 401l, 401m & 620. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1293'12
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Consumer credit; lending practices; application of consumer mortgage protection act to certain mortgage transactions; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 2002 PA 660 (MCL 445.1632).
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Insurance; other; sale of portable electronics insurance; exempt from requirements for licensing of producers. Amends sec. 1202 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1202).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Education; financing; disposition of bond proceeds from school loan revolving fund bonds by state administrative board; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 2 & 4 of 1961 PA 112 (MCL 388.981 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0770'11, SB 0772'11
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov
Construction; code; Michigan residential code; beginning in 2015, update every 3 or 6 years. Amends sec. 4 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1504).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Water; quality; state water pollution control revolving fund; modify definition of disadvantaged community to be eligible for clean water assistance. Amends secs. 5301 & 5303 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5301 & 324.5303) & repeals sec. 5315 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5315). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, SB 1155'12, SB 1157'12, SB 1158'12
Sponsor: John Proos
Juveniles; criminal procedure; juvenile competency and culpability; clarify. Amends secs. 498d, 498e & 498h of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1498d et seq.) & adds secs. 1060, 1060a, 1060b, 1060c, 1062, 1064, 1066, 1068, 1070, 1072 & 1074. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0246'11
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Economic development; brownfield redevelopment authority; community revitalization program and historic resources; include and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 2, 4, 8, 13, 15 & 16 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652 et seq.) & adds sec. 8a.
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Michigan business tax; credits; assignment of certain credits for rehabilitation of historic resource; allow. Amends secs. 435 & 510 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1435 & 208.1510).
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Civil rights; privacy; access information for social networking account of employees and students; prohibit employers and education institutions from requiring disclosure. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Juveniles; criminal procedure; set-aside convictions for juvenile adjudications; clarify eligibility. Amends sec. 18e, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18e).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Mobile homes; title; duplicate title for mobile home; require certification and information to verify the identity of individual submitting electronic request. Amends secs. 2 & 30a of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2302 & 125.2330a).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
State; interstate compacts and agreements; mutual aid agreements for certain emergencies; allow. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Criminal procedure; probation; procedures for retention and use of nonpublic record of deferral for crime of taking or retaining child; revise, and limit number of deferral opportunities. Amends sec. 350a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.350a).
Sponsor: James Marleau
State financing and management; purchasing; Iran economic sanctions act; enact. Creates new act.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Consumer credit; lending practices; mortgage loan subject to mortgage lending practices statute; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1977 PA 135 (MCL 445.1601).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Labor; hours and wages; definition of payroll debit card; revise permitted issuers. Amends sec. 6 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.476).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Health; medical marihuana; registry identification cards; modify requirements for issuing, and provide for contracting, reviewing additional debilitating medical conditions, and depositing and expending fees. Amends sec. 6 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26426).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Crimes; arson; certain arson violations; revise elements of crimes and provide for increased penalties. Amends secs. 77, 78 & 79 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.77 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5692'12, HB 5693'12
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Natural resources; funding; Michigan natural resources trust fund; modify procedures for selection of land acquisition and development projects. Amends secs. 1902, 1905, 1907 & 1907a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1902 et seq.).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Crimes; crimes against minors; copying or reproducing child sexually abusive material; prohibit, and restrict access to and reproduction of evidence of the violation. Amends sec. 145c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.145c).
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Corrections; prisoners; electronic monitoring of certain participants in work or school release programs; require. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 3e to ch. XI. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1127'12
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Criminal procedure; probation; retention of nonpublic records during period of diversion for certain crimes; clarify. Amends sec. 4a, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.4a).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Businesses; professional corporations; citation to professional service corporation act in limited liability company act; revise. Amends secs. 102 & 902 of 1993 PA 23 (MCL 450.4102 & 450.4902). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1320'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Water; quality; strategic water quality initiatives fund; modify grant and loan programs. Amends secs. 5201, 5202, 5203 & 5204 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5201 et seq.) & adds sec. 5204e. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1155'12, SB 1156'12, SB 1157'12, SB 1158'12
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Agriculture; animals; indemnity for livestock killed by wolves, coyotes, and cougars; authorize. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Education; school districts; school district policy regarding child sex abuse and suggested instruction and training in child sex abuse prevention; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1505. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1112'12, SB 1114'12
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Elections; other; village elections to be held in November; require, and general amendments to the Michigan election law. Amends secs. 4, 381, 523, 642, 642a, 699, 759, 759a, 761, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.4 et seq.); adds secs, 38 & 497c & repeals sec. 500f of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.500f).
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Insurance; health; health care sharing ministries freedom to share act; enact to recognize ministries and provide they are not engaging in the business of insurance. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Crimes; other; organized retail crime act; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Education; curricula; opt-out from instruction regarding child sexual abuse and opportunity for parental preview; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1505a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1113'12
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Children; adoption; petition for adoption; allow a married spouse to adopt an adult individually under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 24, ch. X of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.24).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Health; medical marihuana; definition of "bona fide physician-patient relationship", "enclosed, locked facility", and "primary caregiver"; clarify and condition privilege from arrest on presentation of I.D. Amends secs. 3, 4 & 8 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26423 et seq.).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain arson violations; enact. Amends sec. 16c, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5692'12, HB 5693'12, HB 5694'12
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Natural resources; land acquisition; land exchange facilitation funds; increase maximum balance and allow sale of state land, otherwise needed to meet department objective, for forestry or mineral industry use. Amends secs. 2131 & 2132 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2131 & 324.2132).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Water; quality; safe drinking water revolving fund; revise designation of disadvantaged community and modify points awarded for funding priorities. Amends secs. 5402, 5406 & 5411 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5402 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, SB 1155'12, SB 1156'12, SB 1158'12
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov
Retirement; public school employees; retirant employed to provide substitute teaching services by entity other than reporting unit; allow without forfeiture of retirement allowance or health care coverage if reporting unit pays 10% of compensation to retirement system. Amends sec. 61 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1361).
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Criminal procedure; probation; retention and release of nonpublic records of an arrest, diversion, discharge, or dismissal of certain controlled substance cases; clarify. Amends sec. 1076 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1076).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Corrections; other; use of a certain youth correctional facility to house certain adult inmates; provide for, and allow department of corrections to contract with certain other vendors for placement of prisoners. Amends secs. 20i, 29, 63, 63a, 65, 65a, 69a & 70 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.220i et seq.) & adds sec. 20j. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5174'11
Sponsor: John Proos
Use tax; exemptions; property affixed to property in another state; allow certain exemptions and allow exemption to the withdrawal of goods for inventory that will be used for installation in another state. Amends secs. 3a, 4 & 4o of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.93a et seq.).
Sponsor: Peter MacGregor
Villages; general law; references to September primary election; remove. Amends secs. 4 & 5, ch. II & sec. 3, ch. V of 1895 PA 3 (MCL 62.4 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0810'11
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Natural resources; forests; municipal forest property; allow recreational activities to be conducted on property. Amends secs. 52702 & 52706 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.52702 & 324.52706).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Traffic control; violations; weight restriction during frost restriction periods; provide exemption for trucks transporting heating fuel under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov
Civil procedure; service of process; process server fees; revise, and allow fees for certain additional services. Amends sec. 2559 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Insurance; other; persons authorized to act as adjusters; modify. Amends secs. 1201, 1222 & 1224 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1201 et seq.).
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Education; financing; strict discipline academy access to long-term borrowing abilities; provide for. Amends secs. 1311b & 1311h of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1311b & 380.1311h).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Courts; reorganization; court of appeals and certain district court districts; reorganize. Amends secs. 302, 303a, 8123 & 8132 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.302 et seq.).
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Human services; services or financial assistance; program to provide energy assistance for low-income households; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; exemption of association shares from levy and sale; revise citation to savings and loan act. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5835'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Courts; court of appeals; certain fees collected by the state court of appeals; allow to be used to implement the probation swift and sure sanctions act. Amends sec. 321 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.321). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1141'12
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps; modify program and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 4 of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.302 et seq.) & adds heading for ch. I. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1262'12, SB 1263'12, SB 1264'12, SB 1265'12
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Water; quality; transfer of money from the Great Lakes water quality bond fund; modify distributions. Amends sec. 19708 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.19708). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, SB 1155'12, SB 1156'12, SB 1157'12
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Gaming; horse racing; miscellaneous changes to the horse racing law of 1995; enact. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9a, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 19a, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 32 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.302 et seq.) & repeals secs. 5 & 35 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.305 & 431.335).
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Traffic control; driver license; individuals with level 2 graduated driver license using cell phone while operating a vehicle; prohibit. Amends secs. 320a & 732 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.320a & 257.732) & adds sec. 602c.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Transportation; funds; conditions to receive funding from Michigan transportation fund; modify. Amends 1973 PA 139 (MCL 45.551 - 45.573) by adding sec. 4a.
Sponsor: Charles Moss
Labor; health and safety; construction safety commission; eliminate. Amends sec. 19 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1019) & repeals sec. 18 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1018). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5922'12, SB 1335'12, SB 1336'12
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Income tax; deductions; certain pension income; modify. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Animals; other; importation requirements for large carnivore; implement. Amends 2000 PA 274 (MCL 287.1101 - 287.1123) by adding sec. 8a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0210'11
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Employment security; contribution rate; distribution of contributions; modify. Amends sec. 13 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.13).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Recreation; local parks; Father Marquette national memorial and Mackinac straits area museum advisory board; establish. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Probate; trusts; trust decanting; allow. Amends secs. 7103, 7401, 7602, 7603 & 7815 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.7103 et seq.) & adds sec. 7820a.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Labor; health and safety; occupational health standards commission; eliminate and update with federal hazard communication standards. Amends secs. 5, 14a, 14b, 14d, 14e, 14f, 14h, 14j, 14k, 14l, 24, 31, 54 & 63 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1005 et seq.) & repeals sec. 23 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1023). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5917'12, HB 5922'12, SB 1335'12
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
Probate; guardians and conservators; appointment in this state of guardians and conservators appointed in other jurisdictions; allow. Amends secs. 5313 & 5433 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5313 & 700.5433) & adds secs. 5202a & 5301a.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Corrections; employees; new employee training for corrections officers; allow to be provided by certain colleges under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 12 of 1982 PA 415 (MCL 791.512) & adds sec. 15a.
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Transportation; other; amendment of motor bus transportation act to reflect transfer of duties regarding self-insurers from the secretary of state to the insurance commissioner; provide for. Amends sec. 9 of 1982 PA 432 (MCL 474.109).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
State financing and management; bonds; school bond qualification, approval, and loan act; provide technical amendments. Amends secs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 16 & 18 of 2005 PA 92 (MCL 388.1923 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0771'11, SB 0772'11
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of selling or providing medical marihuana to unprescribed user; implement. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n).
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Employment security; benefits; volunteer firefighters compensation; exclude from unemployment benefit calculation. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
Crime victims; rights; victim notification of paroled prisoner escape, commutation, death, or parole board hearing; require, and allow victim to address parole board under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 19, 20, 21 & 48 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.769 et seq.).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Crimes; arson; certain arson violations; revise elements of crimes and provide for increased penalties. Amends secs. 71, 72 & 73 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.71 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5693'12, HB 5694'12
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Vehicles; registration plates; use of "Pure Michigan" brand on standard design registration plates; allow. Amends sec. 224 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.224).
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Appropriations; zero budget; multidepartment supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Charles Moss
Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; electronic funds transfer terminal statute; revise citations to savings and loan act. Amends sec. 2 of 1978 PA 322 (MCL 488.2). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5835'12
Sponsor: Nancy Jenkins-Arno
Crimes; other; discovery of a dead body; require to notify law enforcement under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 2841 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2841).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Businesses; professional corporations; citation to professional service corporation act in occupational code; revise. Amends sec. 721 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.721). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1320'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Appropriations; zero budget; multidepartment supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2011-2012. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Housing; landlord and tenants; lawful reentry by landlord upon death of tenant; modify conditions for. Amends sec. 2918 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2918).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Environmental protection; solid waste; public health code; make parts concerning medical waste and radiation control subject to environmental leaders program. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 13537 & 13832. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0939'12
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
State financing and management; purchasing; priority consideration; grant to companies in environmental leaders program. Amends sec. 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1261). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0939'12
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Environmental protection; permits; clean corporate citizen program; establish in statute and provide incentives. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 14.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Health; abortion; law regulating abortions; clarify, and include provisions relating to medical abortions, screening for coercion to abort, liability insurance requirements, regulation of clinics as freestanding surgical outpatient facilities, disposition of fetal remains, and penalties. Amends secs. 2803, 2804, 2834, 2835, 2848, 13807, 16221, 16226, 16299, 17015, 17515, 20115 & 22224 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2803 et seq.) & adds secs. 2836, 2854, 17015a, 17017 & 17517.
Sponsor: Bruce Rendon
Insurance; producers; fee assessed for reporting a change in mailing address; eliminate. Amends sec. 1238 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1238).
Sponsor: Deb Shaughnessy
Traffic control; driver license; driving skills test required to obtain a commercial driver license; allow waiver for certain military personnel and provide for the cancellation of certain licenses and retesting of certain applicants. Amends sec. 312f of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.312f).
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Probate; wills and estates; estate administration fee; allow deduction for amount of mortgage on real property. Amends secs. 871 & 877 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.871 & 600.877).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Criminal procedure; sentencing; verification of school enrollment or employment of individual released from jail to attend school or for employment purposes; amend day parole act to require and provide for conditions of release. Amends sec. 1 of 1962 PA 60 (MCL 801.251) & adds sec. 1a.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Employment security; benefits; sunset for shared-work plan; remove. Amends sec. 28c of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.28c).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Transportation; funds; local road agencies; require adoption of best practices and asset management standards as a condition of receiving funds. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 18j.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; handling and processing food stamps statute; revise citations. Amends sec. 1 of 1973 PA 43 (MCL 400.171). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5835'12
Sponsor: Kevin Cotter
Corrections; prisoners; prisoners receiving or possessing certain items; prohibit. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 69.
Sponsor: John Proos
Michigan business tax; gross receipts; treatment of certain payments to subcontractors as purchases from other firms; clarify. Amends sec. 113 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1113).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Property; conveyances; sale of Ypsilanti state police post; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Financial institutions; mortgage brokers and lenders; mortgage loans to which mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act apply; revise. Amends sec. 1a of 1987 PA 173 (MCL 445.1651a).
Sponsor: Michael Green
Family law; parenting time; parenting time in a country not a party to the Hague convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction; prohibit. Amends sec. 7a of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.27a).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Land use; land division; landlocked cemeteries; explicitly prohibit in land division and platting processes. Amends secs. 109 & 182 of 1967 PA 288 (MCL 560.109 & 560.182).
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Crimes; other; transporting medical marihuana in motor vehicle; allow under certain circumstances. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 474.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Sales tax; collections; regulations on prepaid sales tax on gasoline; modify. Amends sec. 6a of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.56a).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Probate; trusts; powers of appointment; revise. Amends secs. 2, 5, 12, 14 & 20 of 1967 PA 224 (MCL 556.112 et seq.) & adds sec. 5a.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
State financing and management; authorities; state building authority; modify to comply with capital outlay reforms. Amends secs. 3, 5, 7 & 8 of 1964 PA 183 (MCL 830.413 et seq.).
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Occupations; physician's assistants; prescription of drugs by physician's assistant, practicing under the supervision of a licensed physician; clarify. Amends secs. 17048 & 17548 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17048 & 333.17548). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1320'12
Sponsor: James Marleau
Civil rights; open meetings; requirement for 18-hour notice for special meetings; clarify definition of accessible posting. Amends sec. 5 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.265).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Property tax; other; payment in lieu of taxes on certain state-owned land; increase, and prohibit prorated payments. Amends secs. 2150 & 2153 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2150 & 324.2153).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Insurance; property and casualty; requirement for written notice to policyholder and providing premium quotations to applicants; revise, and revise requirements relating to no-fault coordinated benefits deductibles and discounts. Amends secs. 2112, 2116, 2248, 3109 & 3109a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2112 et seq.).
Sponsor: Pete Lund
Law enforcement; other; certification requirements for certain agents of county road commission; clarify, and clarify their authority to issue certain citations. Amends secs. 42 & 726c of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.42 & 257.726c).
Sponsor: Mark Meadows
Economic development; plant rehabilitation; exception for tax abatements for certain local governmental units; provide for. Amends sec. 9 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.559).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Civil procedure; foreclosure; mortgage modification negotiation procedures; extend sunset provision. Amends secs. 3204 & 3205e of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3204 & 600.3205e).
Sponsor: James Marleau
State; buildings; pedestrian walkway between the Michigan state capitol and the Michigan hall of justice; designate as the "Frank J. Kelley Walkway". Creates new act.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Insurance; health; regulations applicable to nonprofit mutual disability insurer; revise to accommodate merger with nonprofit health care corporation. Amends secs. 2213b, 3705, 3712, 5008, 5104, 5209, 5800 & 5824 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2213b et seq.) & adds secs. 5801 & 5805. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1294'12
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Torts; medical malpractice; procedures for entry of damage awards; modify and clarify. Amends secs. 1483, 2959, 6306 & 6307 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1483 et seq.) & adds sec. 6306a.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps act; modify program and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends secs. 5, 7, 8 & 9 of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.305 et seq.) & adds sec. 6a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1261'12, SB 1263'12, SB 1264'12, SB 1265'12
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Property tax; tax tribunal; informal settlement conference; require if requested by petitioner. Amends 1973 PA 186 (MCL 205.701 - 205.779) by adding sec. 62b.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Civil procedure; statute of limitations; statute of repose for actions against an attorney-at-law or a law firm; enact. Amends secs. 5805 & 5838 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805 & 600.5838) & adds sec. 5838b.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Insurance; annuities; regulation of annuity sales; provide for. Amends secs. 4151, 4153, 4155 & 4165 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4151 et seq.); adds secs. 4158, 4159, 4160 & 4161 & repeals sec. 4157 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4157).
Sponsor: Coleman Young
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of unemployment compensation fraud involving a knowing false misrepresentation of $3,500.00 to $25,000.00; enact. Amends sec. 14c, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14c).
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of tampering with or removing electronic monitoring device; enact. Amends sec. 17f, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17f). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1127'12
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Insurance; no-fault; medical marihuana coverage in insurance policies; exempt required coverage for. Amends sec. 3107 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3107).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Human services; medical services; distribution method for departmental bulletin; modify. Amends sec. 111a of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.111a).
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Human services; services or financial assistance; assistance program; clarify the family independence program assistance eligibility requirements. Amend sec. 57a of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57a).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Occupations; appraisers; appraisal management companies; regulate. Amends sec. 602 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.602) & adds art. 26A.
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps; modify, and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends sec. 13 of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.313); adds sec. 14 & ch. II & repeals secs. 6 & 12 of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.306 & 409.312). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1261'12, SB 1262'12, SB 1264'12, SB 1265'12
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Probate; trusts; personal property trust perpetuities act; modify to account for decanted trusts. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2008 PA 148 (MCL 554.92 & 554.93).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Transportation; funds; conditions to receive funding from Michigan transportation fund; modify. Amends 1966 PA 293 (MCL 45.501 - 45.521) by adding sec. 14a.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Michigan business tax; administration; gross receipts, tax base, apportionment, and historic rehabilitation credit; modify to reflect original intent. Amends secs. 111, 201, 305 & 435 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.111 et seq.).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Health; substance abuse treatment; local substance abuse treatment coordinating agencies; eliminate, and refer to substance abuse services provided by community mental health services programs. Amends secs. 6233, 6235, 6236, 6237, 6238, 6241, 6243, 6251, 7408a, 16106a & 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.6233 et seq.) & adds secs. 6230, 6234 & 6249. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4862'11
Sponsor: David Agema
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps; modify, and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends secs. 11 & 12a of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.311 & 409.312a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1261'12, SB 1262'12, SB 1263'12, SB 1264'12
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Criminal procedure; warrants; warrantless search of parolees; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 36 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.236).
Sponsor: John Proos
Property tax; other; payment in lieu of taxes on certain state-owned land; revise. Amends secs. 2154 & 51106 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2154 & 324.51106).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
State; interstate compacts and agreements; state and province emergency management assistance agreement; establish. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Transportation; other; motor fuel sold at a roadside retail location; regulate certain advertising requirements. Amends sec. 28e of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.628e).
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
Traffic control; violations; any intoxicating substance; include in definition of "operating while intoxicated". Amends sec. 625 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625).
Sponsor: John Proos
Animals; other; reference to certain contact with large carnivore over 20 weeks of age; modify and make other general revisions. Amends secs. 2 & 22 of 2000 PA 274 (MCL 287.1102 & 287.1122).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Occupations; security guards; reporting certain crimes to law enforcement; require. Amends 1968 PA 330 (MCL 338.1051 - 338.1092) by adding sec. 17a.
Sponsor: John Proos
State financing and management; bonds; provision relating to purchase of qualified bonds of school district; modify. Amends sec. 7 of 1985 PA 227 (MCL 141.1057). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0770'11, SB 0771'11
Sponsor: Howard Walker
Higher education; community colleges; granting of baccalaureate degrees in certain fields; allow. Amends secs. 105 & 121 of 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.105 & 389.121).
Sponsor: Earl Poleski
Environmental protection; solid waste; bulk biosolids of exceptional quality used for landscaping; exempt from certain rules concerning cumulative loading, management practices, and reporting. Amends sec. 3131 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3131).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Property tax; assessments; assessment cap on property if transferred to immediate family member and use does not change; retain. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).
Sponsor: Timothy Greimel
Insurance; property and casualty; rating and underwriting requirements; modify. Amends secs. 2110a, 2111, 2117, 2119 & 2121 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2110a et seq.).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Elections; other; metropolitan district elections; provide for under the Michigan election law. Amends secs. 24a, 509q, 558, 659, 863 & 960 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.24a et seq.) & adds sec. 17 & ch. XVIIA. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4122'11
Sponsor: Richard Hammel
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps; modify program and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.301 - 409.313) by adding secs. 25 & 26. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1261'12, SB 1262'12, SB 1263'12, SB 1265'12
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Construction; contracts; certain indemnification provisions; prohibit in construction-related service contracts with public agencies. Amends sec. 1 of 1966 PA 165 (MCL 691.991).
Sponsor: Harold Haugh
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of failure to report a dead body with purpose of concealing fact of or cause of death; provide for. Amends sec. 13k, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13k). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0231'11
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Elections; other; metropolitan district elections; revise. Amends secs. 3, 4, 7, 9, 9b & 13 of 1929 PA 312 (MCL 119.3 et seq.) & adds secs. 2a, 17a & 17b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4121'11
Sponsor: Richard Hammel
Water; other; aquifer protection and dispute resolution program; establish. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 317.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Sales tax; exemptions; definition of rolling stock used by an interstate fleet motor carrier; clarify. Amends sec. 4r of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54r).
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Property tax; assessments; use of computerized database as tax roll; allow for county treasurers. Amends sec. 42a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.42a).
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Insurance; health; internal formal grievance procedure; modify. Amends sec. 2213 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2213).
Sponsor: James Marleau
State financing and management; budget; state departments' transparency; require itemized financial plan and posting on website. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 373. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0021'11
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Insurance; no-fault; motor vehicle claims act; amend to reflect transfer of duties regarding self-insurers from the secretary of state to the insurance commissioner. Amends sec. 2 of 1965 PA 198 (MCL 257.1102).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Businesses; professional corporations; regulation of professional corporations; recodify in business corporation act and make general revisions. Amends secs. 105, 106, 108, 109, 123, 201, 202, 211, 241, 405, 488, 528, 564b, 565, 569, 611, 631, 641, 642, 643, 703a, 753, 762, 776, 781, 784, 804, 911, 1021, 1035 & 1041 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.1105 et seq.); adds sec. 529 & ch. 2A & repeals 1962 PA 192 (MCL 450.221 - 450.235).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Sales tax; exemptions; exemptions for fund-raising by nonprofits and charities; clarify. Amends sec. 4q of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54q).
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Natural resources; fishing; netting of fish; allow department of natural resources to issue order. Amends sec. 48703 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48703).
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Crimes; arson; certain arson violations; revise elements of crimes and provide for increased penalties. Amends secs. 74, 75 & 76 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.74 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5692'12, HB 5694'12
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Education; board members; board members to abstain from voting on financial issues or contracts when a conflict of interest exists; require, and require certain other disclosures of conflicts. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1203.
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Environmental protection; cleanups; procedures for cleanups and funding; modify. Amends secs. 11506, 19608, 19612, 20101, 20104, 20114, 20114c, 20114d, 20114e, 20120a, 20120b, 20120c, 20126, 21301b, 21302, 21303, 21304, 21304a, 21304b, 21304c, 21304d, 21307, 21307a, 21308a, 21309a, 21310a, 21311a, 21312a, 21313a, 21315, 21316a, 21319a, 21323a, 21323j, 21323m, 21326, 21332 & 21333 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11506 et seq.); adds secs. 20114f, 20114g & 21323n & repeals subpt. 1 of pt. 147 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.14701 - 324.14705).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Property tax; exemptions; unoccupied new construction; exempt for certain period. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7ss.
Sponsor: Amanda Price
Mental health; community mental health; merger of mental health and substance abuse services; provide for. Amends secs. 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 161, 208 & 210 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1100a et seq.) & repeals pt. 61, secs. 6201, 6203, 6205, 6207, 6209, 6211, 6213, 6215, 6217, 6221, 6222, 6223, 6226, 6228, 6231 & 6232 & pt. 65 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4863'11
Sponsor: David Agema
Mental health; other; standards for fingerprinting, photographing, audiorecording, and using 1-way glass for recipients of mental health services; modify, and regulate video surveillance in psychiatric hospitals. Amends sec. 724 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1724).
Sponsor: Gail Haines
Consumer protection; consumer leases; fee to reinstate after missing a payment; limit and clarify reinstatement rights. Amends secs. 7, 8 & 20 of 1984 PA 424 (MCL 445.957 et seq.).
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Civil procedure; execution; educational trusts and accounts; provide exemption from execution, garnishment, and attachment. Amends sec. 6023 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6023).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Transportation; carriers; indemnity clauses; prohibit in motor carrier transportation contracts. Amends 1933 PA 254 (MCL 475.1 - 479.43) by adding sec. 21 to art. V.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Worker's compensation; benefits; medical marihuana expenses incurred to treat work-related injury; exclude from reimbursement requirements. Amends 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.101 - 418.941) by adding sec. 315a.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Economic development; downtown development authorities; capture of certain taxes; modify. Amends sec. 13c of 1975 PA 197 (MCL 125.1663c).
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
State financing and management; other; performance metrics; require of state departments. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 447. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0802'11
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Insurance; no-fault; act allowing municipal self-insurance pools; amend to reflect transfer of duties regarding self-insurers from the secretary of state to the insurance commissioner. Amends sec. 9 of 1951 PA 35 (MCL 124.9).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Employment security; administration; privilege for testimony in Michigan employment security commission proceedings; provide waiver under certain circumstances. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding sec. 11a.
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Economic development; downtown development authorities; bylaws of authorities and taxable status; modify. Amends secs. 1, 4, 14 & 19 of 1975 PA 197 (MCL 125.1651 et seq.) & adds sec. 28a.
Sponsor: John Walsh
Transportation; other; state rights-of-way on state roads; allow dedication of lanes for public transit. Amends sec. 1 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0909'12
Sponsor: Virgil Smith
Elections; recall; time to submit recall petition to the board of state canvassers or the board of county election commissioners; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.952 - 168.992) by adding sec. 952b.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Occupations; physicians; voluntary reporting to secretary of state patients with conditions that affect ability to operate a motor vehicle; allow, and provide for immunity. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5139. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0403'11
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Occupations; electricians; use of certain military experience as the basis for licensure; authorize. Amends sec. 3d of 1956 PA 217 (MCL 338.883d).
Sponsor: Gail Haines
Economic development; enterprise zones; eligible manufacturing personal property abatement; extend. Amends 1985 PA 224 (MCL 125.2101 - 125.2123) by adding sec. 21d & repeals (See bill for conditional repeal).
Sponsor: David Robertson
Economic development; plant rehabilitation; eligible manufacturing personal property abatement; extend. Amends 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.551 - 207.572) by adding sec. 11a & repeals (See bill for conditional repeal).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Labor; health and safety; "clear and convincing need" for new standard; clarify, and remove references to abolished commissions. Amends sec. 14 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1014). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5917'12, HB 5922'12, SB 1336'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Public employees and officers; compensation and benefits; details of compensation package and severance payment agreements for employees; require posting. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Use tax; exemptions; definition of rolling stock used by an interstate fleet motor carrier; clarify. Amends sec. 4k of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94k).
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Occupations; plumbers; use of certain military experience as the basis for licensure; authorize. Amends sec. 25 of 2002 PA 733 (MCL 338.3535).
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
Civil procedure; evidence; uniform unsworn foreign declarations act; create. Amends sec. 2102 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2102) & adds ch. 21A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'11
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
State financing and management; purchasing; searchable database listing of all state expenditures; create. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 448.
Sponsor: Kevin Cotter
Sales tax; exemptions; tax exemption for certain mining property; provide for. Amends 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51 - 205.78) by adding sec. 4dd. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6008'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Civil procedure; alternate dispute resolution; arbitration; make arbitration provisions of the revised judicature act subject to uniform arbitration act. Amends sec. 5070 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5070) & repeals secs. 5001 - 5035 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5001 - 600.5035). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0903'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Taxation; other; statewide metropolitan authority; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Children; parental rights; provision relating to parent who voluntarily surrendered a child to an emergency service provider; eliminate. Amends sec. 19b, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.19b).
Sponsor: Amanda Price
Property tax; personal property; industrial personal property; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9n & repeals (See bill for conditional repeal).
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Taxation; other; duties and responsibilities of certain authorities; transfer and modify. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2002 PA 48 (MCL 484.3102 & 484.3103).
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Local government; authorities; municipal lighting authority act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5705'12, SB 0970'12
Sponsor: Maureen Stapleton
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for surrogate parenting contracts; remove. Amends sec. 15g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.15g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6092'12
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Civil rights; general discrimination; sentencing guidelines for bias-motivated crimes; enact. Amends secs. 16g & 21, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g & 777.21). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6090'12
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Children; parental rights; surrogate parenting contracts; allow. Repeals 1988 PA 199 (MCL 722.851 - 722.863).
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Crimes; animals; forfeiture of real property used in the commission of animal fighting; allow. Amends sec. 4702 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4702).
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Weapons; other; transportation of firearms for lawful purpose; expand. Amends sec. 231a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.231a).
Sponsor: Bruce Rendon
Weapons; licensing; concealed weapons licensing boards; eliminate, and transfer powers to secretary of state. Amends secs. 2a, 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5j, 5k, 5l, 5m, 5o, 6a & 8 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422a et seq.) & adds sec. 5x.
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov
Criminal procedure; sentencing; penalties for domestic violence with prior conviction; allow to be enhanced with a deferred and dismissed conviction. Amends sec. 4a, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.4a).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Transportation; funds; funding for a regional transit authority; provide for. Amends secs. 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10h, 10l & 10n of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660b et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0909'12
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Occupations; notaries public; crimes requiring revocation of notary's commission; revise. Amends sec. 41 of 2003 PA 238 (MCL 55.301).
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Crimes; other; bias-motivated crime; prohibit and provide penalties. Amends sec. 147b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.147b) & adds sec. 377d.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Civil procedure; alternate dispute resolution; condominium act; revise arbitration provisions to reflect adoption of uniform arbitration act. Amends sec. 144 of 1978 PA 59 (MCL 559.244). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0903'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Weapons; firearms; procedures for out-of-state purchase of rifles and shotguns; clarify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1969 PA 207 (MCL 3.111 & 3.112).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
A concurrent resolution providing for the final adjournment of the Legislature.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Use tax; rate; division between state component and metropolitan authority's component; provide for, and direct distribution. Amends secs. 3, 19 & 21 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.93 et seq.) & adds secs. 2c & 10a.
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Weapons; firearms; certain procedures for purchase and possession of pistols; revise. Amends secs. 2 & 2a of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 & 28.422a) & repeals secs. 9a, 9b, 9c & 11 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.429a et seq.).
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Agriculture; pesticides; use on school or day care playgrounds; prohibit. Amends sec. 8304 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8304) & adds sec. 8316b.
Sponsor: Rashida Tlaib
Property; conveyances; certain state-owned property located in Jackson county; exchange for certain privately owned property. Creates land transfer act.
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Labor; health and safety; general industry safety standards commission; eliminate. Amends secs. 4, 6, 11, 16, 21 & 69 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.) & repeals sec. 15 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1015). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5917'12, SB 1335'12, SB 1336'12
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
Property; conveyances; conveyance of certain state-owned properties in Grand Traverse, Otsego, and Alger counties and interdepartmental transfer of certain state-owned property in Jackson county; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Property; conveyances; conveyance of certain state-owned properties in Ingham and Wayne counties; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Sponsor: Joan Bauer
Gaming; lottery; deductions from lottery prize money; require deduction for unemployment compensation debts. Amends sec. 32 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.32). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5185'11
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Property tax; personal property; new industrial personal property; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9m & repeals (See bill for conditional repeal).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Businesses; other; business development enterprises; authorize under Michigan BIDCO act. Amends title & secs. 104, 105, 106, 203, 301, 303, 401 & 403 of 1986 PA 89 (MCL 487.1104 et seq.) & adds secs. 304 & 304a.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Civil procedure; discovery; uniform interstate depositions and discovery act; adopt. Amends sec. 1852 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1852) & adds ch. 22.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Human services; medical services; premiums for medicaid "freedom to work" program; modify. Amends sec. 106a of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.106a).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Health; pharmaceuticals; unused prescription drug repository and distribution program; create, establish duties relating to the program, provide immunity under certain circumstances, and require the promulgation of rules. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17775. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5090'11
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
State agencies (existing); technology, management, and budget; funding and approval of capital outlay project; clarify. Amends secs. 115, 221, 237a, 241, 242, 246, 248, 249 & 393 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1115 et seq.) & adds secs. 221a, 238 & 242a.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Taxation; utility users; city utility users tax act; amend to allow portion of tax to be used to fund public lighting. Amends sec. 2, ch. 1 of 1990 PA 100 (MCL 141.1152) & adds secs. 8a & 8b to ch. 1. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5688'12, SB 0970'12
Sponsor: John Walsh
Mental health; community mental health; board membership on certain community mental health services board; revise, and establish as a community mental health authority. Amends secs. 204, 212, 224 & 232a of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1204 et seq.) & repeals sec. 216 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1216).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Property tax; personal property; less than certain value; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9o & repeals (See bill for conditional repeal).
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Natural resources; mining; rural development fund; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6008'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Communications; telecommunications; 9-1-1 surcharge on prepaid wireless communication devices; modify remittance process. Amends sec. 401c of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1401c).
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
Use tax; exemptions; tax exemption for certain mining property; provide for. Amends 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.91 - 205.111) by adding sec. 4aa. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6008'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Family law; paternity; reference to the surrogate parenting act; remove. Amends sec. 13 of 2012 PA 159 (MCL 722.1443). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6092'12
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Property tax; special assessments; essential services assessment; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Michigan business tax; revenue distribution; revenue earmarked into the school aid fund; sunset after fiscal year 2010-2011. Amends sec. 515 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1515).
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Retirement; public school employees; deadline to elect pension contribution limits; extend. Amends secs. 8, 59, 84b & 91a of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1308 et seq.).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Civil procedure; alternate dispute resolution; uniform arbitration act; enact. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0901'12, SB 0902'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Transportation; railroads; funding to maintain railroad grade crossings; increase. Amends sec. 315 of 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.315).
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Traffic control; driver license; examination regarding existence of certain medical condition affecting applicant's ability to operate safely; revise and clarify. Amends sec. 309 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0402'11
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Taxation; severance; nonferrous metallic minerals extraction severance tax; enact. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6007'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Economic development; other; eligible manufacturing personal property abatement for technology parks; extend. Amends 1984 PA 385 (MCL 207.701 - 207.718) by adding sec. 12a.
Sponsor: David Robertson
Health; pharmaceuticals; acceptance and destruction or disposal of drugs or medications not eligible for distribution; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17776. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5089'11
Sponsor: James Ananich
Property tax; assessments; penalty for failure to notify assessing office of transfer of ownership of property; modify. Amends sec. 27b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27b).
Sponsor: Jim Stamas
Crimes; penalties; crimes of domestic violence assault with prior offenses; increase penalties. Amends secs. 81 & 81a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81 & 750.81a).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Property tax; delinquent taxes; county treasurer's collection of a commission on delinquent property taxes; eliminate. Amends sec. 87c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.87c).
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
Property tax; assessments; certain property deemed qualified agricultural property for purposes of assessment; allow for all contiguous property owned by the landowner to also be deemed agricultural. Amends sec. 34c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.34c).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Insurance; insurers; nonpublic personal financial information; expand definition and require opt in. Amends secs. 503, 515, 527 & 543 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.503 et seq.) & repeals secs. 505, 507, 509, 511, 517, 519, 521, 523, 525, 529, 531, 533, 535, 537, 539, 540 & 545 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.505 et seq.).
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Criminal procedure; statute of limitations; statute of limitations for certain crimes; revise. Amends sec. 24, ch. VII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 767.24).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Elections; recall; recall procedure; revise. Amends secs. 23, 951, 952, 961, 963, 967, 968, 969, 972 & 975 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.23 et seq.); adds secs. 951a, 970a, 970b, 970c, 970e, 970g, 971a, 971c, 973a, 975a, 975c, 975e, 975g & 977 & repeals secs. 964, 966, 970, 971, 973 & 974 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.964 et seq.).
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Family law; child support; fee for collecting and processing child support withholdings; provide for. Amends sec. 23 of 1982 PA 295 (MCL 552.623).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Townships; employees and officers; administering oath of office; allow township supervisor to perform. Amends sec. 64b of 1846 RS 16 (MCL 41.64b).
Sponsor: Nancy Jenkins-Arno
Vehicles; registration; optional registration taxes for regional transit authority; allow. Amends sec. 801 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.801) & adds sec. 801j. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0909'12
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Crimes; animals; racketeering statute; include animal fighting as predicate offense. Amends sec. 159g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.159g).
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Children; adoption; surrendered adoptees obtaining certain identifying information; prohibit. Amends secs. 27a & 68, ch. X of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.27a & 710.68).
Sponsor: Amanda Price
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of domestic violence with prior conviction; enact. Amends sec. 16d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0847'11, SB 0848'11
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Crimes; perjury; unsworn declaration made under penalty of perjury; include as a statement punishable as perjury. Amends sec. 423 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.423). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0689'11
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Economic development; Michigan strategic fund; community revitalization program; clarify eligible investment definition, allow multiple applicants, and revise disbursement schedule. Amends secs. 90a, 90b, 90c & 90d of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2090a et seq.).
Sponsor: Cindy Denby
Retirement; state employees; retired corrections officers to work as needed; allow under certain circumstances without losing retirement allowance. Amends sec. 68c of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.68c).
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Crimes; other; assault by strangulation or suffocation as assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder; specify. Amends sec. 84 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.84).
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Income tax; city; rollback and maximum tax rate for residents and nonresidents within certain cities; eliminate rollback and reduce rate under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 3, ch. 1 of 1964 PA 284 (MCL 141.503). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5688'12, HB 5705'12
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Law enforcement; fingerprinting; criminal identification and records; expand to include biometric data. Amends secs. 1a, 2, 2a, 3, 3a & 8 of 1925 PA 289 (MCL 28.241a et seq.).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Land use; zoning and growth management; Michigan zoning enabling act; amend to exempt regional transit authority public transit facilities from local zoning ordinances or regulations. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0911'12
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Property tax; exemptions; existing exemptions for industrial personal property; continue. Amends sec. 9f of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9f).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Income tax; exemptions; tax exemption for certain mining entities; provide for. Amends sec. 623 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.623) & adds sec. 31b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6008'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Occupations; appraisers; appraisal management companies; establish license and application fees. Amends 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2201 - 338.2277) by adding sec. 38a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4975'11
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
Transportation; other; regional transit authority; establish. Creates new act & repeals secs. 4a & 4b of 1967 PA 204 (MCL 124.404a & 124.404b).
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Vehicles; mopeds; definition of mopeds; allow greater engine displacement and remove horsepower threshold. Amends sec. 32b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.32b).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Occupations; security guards; use of certain military experience as the basis for licensure; authorize. Amends sec. 6 of 1968 PA 330 (MCL 338.1056).
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Crimes; criminal sexual conduct; sexual penetration or contact of a foster child regardless of age by certain care providers; prohibit during residency. Amends secs. 520b, 520c, 520d & 520e of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520b et seq.).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Property tax; exemptions; property taxes; exempt certain mineral producing property. Amends secs. 24, 25, 27, 34c & 53 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.24 et seq.); adds secs. 7oo, 7pp & 7qq & repeals secs. 6a & 6b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.6a & 211.6b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6008'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Mental health; code; entities to hold a medicaid specialty services contract; clarify. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109k. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1196'12
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Economic development; other; business improvement districts; expand to include townships. Amends secs. 10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10i, 10j, 10k, 10l & 10m of 1961 PA 120 (MCL 125.990 et seq.).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Sharon Tyler.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Philip O. Mastin, Jr., former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Sponsor: Randy Richardville
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Mark Ouimet.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Paul E. Opsommer.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Income tax; collections; withholding requirement for certain members of a flow-through entity; clarify. Amends sec. 703 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.703).
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Charles "Chuck" Moss.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Martin "Marty" Knollenberg.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Deb Lynn Shaughnessy
Sponsor: James Bolger
Civil procedure; civil actions; property on which animal fighting is conducted; declare to be a nuisance. Amends sec. 3801 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3801).
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Steven Lindberg.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable James Womack.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Civil procedure; other; judgment liens; provide for foreclosure. Amends secs. 2803, 2805, 2807, 2811 & 2819 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2803 et seq.).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Lesia Liss.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Rick Olson.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Roy Schmidt.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Mark Meadows.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John J. Gleason.
Sponsor: Randy Richardville
Crimes; computer; definition of computer; expand to include certain electronic communication devices. Amends sec. 145d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.145d).
Sponsor: John Walsh
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Richard LeBlanc.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Maureen Stapleton.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Richard Hammel.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Property tax; classification; qualified forest property; provide property tax exemption. Amends secs. 7dd, 7jj & 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7dd et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4969'11
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Labor; public service employment; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; prohibit in bargaining agreements and as a condition of employment. Amends secs. 1, 9, 10, 14 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201 et seq.).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Labor; collective bargaining; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; prohibit in bargaining agreements and as a condition of employment in the private sector. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 8, 14, 17 & 22 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.1 et seq.).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Judson Gilbert II.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Crimes; other; coercing female to have an abortion against her will; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 213a.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Natural resources; forests; tax exemption for certain forest property; provide for. Amends secs. 51102, 51103, 51108 & 51115 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.51102 et seq.) & adds pt. 514. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4970'11
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Sales tax; collections; sales tax on difference between trade-in and purchase price of new vehicle; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51).
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Children; parental rights; probate court jurisdiction to terminate parental rights of a parent who commits a criminal offense against a child; provide for. Amends sec. 2, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.2). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1303'12
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Ken Horn.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Shanelle Jackson.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Health; other; religious liberty and conscience protection act; enact to allow health care payers, health facilities, and health providers a right to decline to provide or pay for certain objectionable health care services. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Children; parental rights; probate court jurisdiction to terminate parental rights of a parent who is or will be imprisoned for 2 or more years for offense against a child; provide for. Amends secs. 13a, 18f & 19a, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.13a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0694'11
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Barb Byrum.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Military affairs; other; restriction of activities by Michigan national guard and state and local employees; provide for under certain circumstances. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Occupations; electricians; eligible apprenticeship training programs; revise requirements. Amends secs. 3e & 3h of 1956 PA 217 (MCL 338.883e & 338.883h).
Sponsor: Hugh Crawford
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of coercing a female to have an abortion against her will; enact. Amends sec. 16l of ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4799'11
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Matt Huuki.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Lisa Brown.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Joan Bauer.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Businesses; professional corporations; citation to professional service corporation act in public health code; revise. Amends sec. 17048 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17048). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1320'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Property tax; other; ballot language for local millages; clarify. Amends sec. 24f of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.24f).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
School aid; categoricals; payment to reimburse districts and intermediate districts for certain short-term loan costs; provide for. Amends 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1601 - 388.1896) by adding sec. 11l.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Property tax; other; qualified forest property recapture tax; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 2006 PA 379 (MCL 211.1034).
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Kurt Damrow.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Lisa Howze.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Education; school districts; written parental consent to place student in a classroom with a teacher rated ineffective on most recent year-end evaluation; require. Amends secs. 1249 & 1249a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1249 & 380.1249a).
Sponsor: Shanelle Jackson
Crimes; weapons; prohibitions against carrying certain weapons; revise. Amends secs. 226, 227 & 231 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.226 et seq.) & repeals sec. 226a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.226a).
Sponsor: Frank Foster
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Bob Constan.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable David Agema.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Occupations; lobbyists; lobbyist and lobbying expenditure database; establish. Amends secs. 8 & 12 of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.418 & 4.422).
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Children; protection; central registry records; require certain notifications to recipients regarding expungement and limit maintenance of records to 10 years. Amends secs. 7 & 8d of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.627 & 722.628d).
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Holly Hughes.
Sponsor: James Bolger
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Timothy Bledsoe.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Civil procedure; civil actions; civil action for coercion of an abortion; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2977. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4798'11, HB 4799'11, HB 5134'11, HB 5182'11
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
Education; school districts; maintenance of certain specified types of schools; require in each district, and require high-quality free and safe quality public education in this state. Amends sec. 2, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Retirement; investments; investment of assets of public employee retirement systems; clarify regarding professional education and training, including travel, for board members, specify procedures for removal of board members, and update definitions regarding global securities. Amends secs. 12b, 12c, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 19a, 20c, 20d, 20h, 20k & 20m of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1132b et seq.) & adds secs. 13e, 13f & 21.
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Education; school districts; certain types of agreements regarding procurement of diesel fuel; allow. Amends secs. 623a & 1274 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.623a & 380.1274).
Sponsor: Howard Walker
Taxation; severance; tax on production of oil and gas produced by enhanced recovery projects; reduce. Amends sec. 3 of 1929 PA 48 (MCL 205.303) & adds sec. 11a.
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
Environmental protection; solid waste; soil from sugar beet production; exclude from solid waste definition. Amends sec. 11506 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11506).
Sponsor: Charles Brunner
Communications; broadcasting; local zoning restrictions for amateur radio; require to conform to federal regulations. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702) by adding sec. 205a.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Vehicles; agricultural equipment; definition of modified agriculture vehicle; create, and provide an exception from certain weight requirements. Amends secs. 627, 688, 722 & 801 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627 et seq.) & adds sec. 30c.
Sponsor: John Proos
Mental health; other; definition of person requiring treatment; modify. Amends sec. 401 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401).
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
A resolution declaring Friday, December 7, 2012, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Ferris State University relative to the Ferris State University College of Pharmacy.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Torts; medical malpractice; cap on noneconomic damages; enact exception if defendant has had prior meritorious claim. Amends sec. 1483 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1483).
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Education; school districts; third-party accrediting of schools; allow, and provide that department establish list of approved private accreditors. Amends secs. 523, 1204a, 1277, 1277a, 1278, 1278b, 1280, 1280a, 1280b & 1280e of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.523 et seq.).
Sponsor: Ken Yonker
Education; financing; comprehensive statewide cost study to determine cost of meeting certain state public education goals; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1281a.
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Insurance; no-fault; Michigan catastrophic claims association; make subject to open meetings act and freedom of information act. Amends secs. 134 & 3104 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.134 & 500.3104). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6081'12
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
Civil rights; open meetings; catastrophic claims association; make subject to open meetings act. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.262 & 15.263). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6080'12
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
Higher education; financial aid; use of revenues of promise zone authorities for administrative costs; clarify, and revise budget approval process for certain authorities. Amends secs. 11 & 15 of 2008 PA 549 (MCL 390.1671 & 390.1675).
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
Higher education; financial aid; financial assistance by promise zones; revise eligibility requirements and minimum payment amounts. Amends secs. 7 & 15 of 2008 PA 549 (MCL 390.1667 & 390.1675).
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
Taxation; hotel-motel tax; collection of interest on delinquent assessment; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1980 PA 395 (MCL 141.875).
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Health; abortion; health professional or facility seeking reimbursement from qualified health plan for elective abortion; prohibit unless coverage is by optional rider. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 16240 & 20195. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0612'11, SB 0613'11
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Local government; other; right-to-work zone; permit. Amends sec. 14 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.14) & adds sec. 14a.
Sponsor: Pete Lund
Insurance; health; abortion coverage in policies offered through the state exchange; prohibit except through the purchase of optional rider. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3407c.
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Occupations; mechanical contractors; licensing of mechanical contractors and certain technicians; make general revision to licensing act. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 & 16 of 1984 PA 192 (MCL 338.972 et seq.) & adds secs. 2a, 5a, 6a, 8a, 10a, 10b & 11a.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Weapons; other; no-carry zone violations; require compliance by individuals licensed out of state. Amends secs. 5k & 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425k & 28.425o).
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Crimes; criminal sexual conduct; age of consent for sexual contact between school employee and student; revise. Amends secs. 520d & 520e of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520d & 750.520e).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Insurance; no-fault; Michigan catastrophic claims association; require distribution of money held by the association if it is dissolved. Amends sec. 3104 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3104).
Sponsor: Bob Constan
A resolution to declare December 6, 2012, as Utility Workers Safety Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Counties; charter; distribution of county park system revenue; clarify. Amends 1965 PA 261 (MCL 46.351 - 46.367) by adding sec. 5a.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Economic development; neighborhood enterprise zones; population requirements for eligibility; revise. Amends sec. 2 of 1992 PA 147 (MCL 207.772).
Sponsor: Fred Durhal
Crimes; criminal sexual conduct; reference to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct; amend to reflect change. Amends sec. 2a of 1966 PA 189 (MCL 780.652a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0596'11
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Elections; recall; recall elections; limit to November and May elections. Amends sec. 963 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.963).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Vehicles; motorcycles; definition of motorcycle; create exception for enclosed vehicles with 3 wheels. Amends sec. 31 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.31).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Family law; other; definition of eligible domestic relations order; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1991 PA 46 (MCL 38.1702).
Sponsor: Bob Constan
Corrections; parole; standard of review for parole board release decisions; modify, and allow for attorney general intervention. Amends sec. 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Economic development; renaissance zones; extension of certain existing renaissance zones; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1996 PA 376 (MCL 125.2684).
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Insurance; health care corporations; abortion coverage in qualified health plans offered through the state exchange; prohibit except through the purchase of optional rider. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 - 550.1704) by adding sec. 402d.
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Trade; hazardous substances; addition of bittering agent to antifreeze; require. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Employment security; general amendments; improved solvency of unemployment system; provide for. Amends secs. 6a, 10, 11, 13, 13m, 15, 17, 19, 19a, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 32a, 32b, 33, 34, 37, 38, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 54, 62 & 64 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.6a et seq.); adds secs. 15a, 42a & 48a & repeals secs. 35 & 36 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.35 & 421.36).
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Traffic control; other; option of community service in lieu of payment of driver responsibility fees; allow in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 732a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.732a) & adds sec. 732b.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Elections; recall; appealing a determination of sufficient clarity; clarify as a stay for circulating recall petitions for signatures. Amends secs. 952 & 961 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.952 & 168.961).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Liquor; licenses; penalties for certain unauthorized transactions for food assistance or family independence program benefits; provide for. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 903a.
Sponsor: David Agema
Children; protection; children's ombudsman to investigate victims of child abuse or neglect; expand criteria to include children who have died as a result of child abuse or neglect. Amends secs. 5a, 6, 7, 8 & 9 of 1994 PA 204 (MCL 722.925a et seq.).
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Torts; liability; liability of persons under equine activity liability act; limit to willful or wanton acts under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 5 of 1994 PA 351 (MCL 691.1665).
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Health facilities; licensing; change of ownership interest in nursing home or home for the aged; revise notification requirements and licensing requirements. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6076'12
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Trade; vehicles; application of retail installment sales act; exclude nonmotorized recreational vehicles. Amends sec. 2 of 1966 PA 224 (MCL 445.852). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4710'11
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Property tax; delinquent taxes; interest imposed on delinquent taxes in distressed communities; revise. Amends sec. 78h of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78h) & adds sec. 78q.
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
Campaign finance; statements and reports; postelection statement; modify. Amends sec. 848 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.848). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5512'12
Sponsor: Fred Durhal
Local government; other; resort district board members; revise residency requirement. Amends secs. 2 & 6 of 1986 PA 59 (MCL 125.2202 & 125.2206).
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Taxation; other; reimbursement for revenue lost as a result of personal property exemption; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Education; public school academies; conversion schools; provide for. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.3 & 380.5) & adds pt. 6d.
Sponsor: David Robertson
Elections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Campaign finance; other; payment plan for certain fines or fees; allow for. Amends sec. 15 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215).
Sponsor: Fred Durhal
Health facilities; licensing; change of ownership interest in nursing home or home for the aged; prohibit transfer of license, require application for new license, and require certain reporting. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6075'12
Sponsor: Jon Switalski
Trade; vehicles; motor vehicle sales finance act; expand to include nonmotorized recreational vehicles. Amends sec. 2 of 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27 (MCL 492.102). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4711'11
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Gaming; lottery; lottery sales agent; provide for penalties for fraudulent activity related to food assistance or FIP benefits. Amends 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.1 - 432.47) by adding sec. 24.
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
A concurrent resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to adopt stricter economic sanctions against Iran.
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
Retirement; state employees; calculation of amount credited at termination in lieu of health premium; revise interest discount rate. Amends sec. 68b of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.68b).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Health facilities; hospitals; written policy regarding medical futility; provide for upon request. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding part 204.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Legislature; other; limitations on when tax or appropriations bills may be reported out of committee or passed out of the legislature; provide for. Amends sec. 26 of art. IV of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Education; other; legislative education ombudsman for the department of education; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Traffic control; traffic regulation; fine for violation of weight restrictions; make imposition of fine permissive. Amends sec. 724 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.724).
Sponsor: John Proos
State; escheats; period of years after which unclaimed property escheats to the state; modify. Amends secs. 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8a, 13, 15, 17 & 18 of 1995 PA 29 (MCL 567.223 et seq.).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Criminal procedure; bail; setting of full bail amount for felony violations; require. Amends sec. 6, ch. V of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 765.6); adds sec. 6e to ch. V & repeals sec. 24, ch. V of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 765.24).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Civil procedure; foreclosure; homeowners' or property owners' associations liens; give priority over mortgage liens. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
State financing and management; other; state and local expenditures for lobbying; prohibit. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Hal W. Ziegler, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Sponsor: Randy Richardville
Children; child care; requirements for certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and release of certain records; modify. Amends secs. 2a & 10 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112a & 722.120).
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Property tax; classification; allocation of qualified forest property recapture tax; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 2006 PA 379 (MCL 211.1035). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4302'11, HB 4969'11, HB 4970'11, SB 1057'12, SB 1058'12, SB 1059'12, SB 1061'12, SB 1062'12
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Agriculture; other; Michigan agriculture environmental assurance program; expand to include lands not utilized for traditional or production agriculture such as forest management. Amends secs. 8703, 8707, 8708 & 8709 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8703 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4302'11, HB 4969'11, HB 4970'11, SB 1057'12, SB 1059'12, SB 1061'12, SB 1062'12
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Public employees and officers; state; land purchase or sales agreements between state and state empolyees; restrict. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Children; adoption; objection to placements by child placing agency based on religious or moral convictions; allow. Amends secs. 23b, 23d, 23e & 46, ch. X of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.23b et seq.).
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Natural resources; forests; promotion of forestry and the development of the forest products industry in the state; require of the departments of agriculture and rural development and natural resources. Amends secs. 50301 & 50302 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.50301 & 324.50302). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4302'11, HB 4969'11, HB 4970'11, SB 1057'12, SB 1058'12, SB 1059'12, SB 1062'12
Sponsor: John Moolenaar
Elections; recall; recall petitions and procedures; revise. Amends secs. 963, 968, 969, 972 & 975 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.963 et seq.); adds secs. 971a & 973a & repeals secs. 966, 970, 971, 973 & 974 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.966 et seq.).
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Natural resources; forests; private forest management; provide oversight from the department of agriculture and rural development and provide for conservation district assistance to owners of forestland. Amends secs. 9301, 9302, 9304, 9307, 9308 & 9310 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.9301 et seq.); adds secs. 51301, 51302 & 51305 & repeals secs. 50110, 50112 & 50136 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.50110 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4302'11, HB 4969'11, HB 4970'11, SB 1058'12, SB 1059'12, SB 1061'12, SB 1062'12
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Property tax; exemptions; definition of qualified agricultural property; revise. Amends sec. 7dd of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7dd). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4302'11, HB 4969'11, HB 4970'11, SB 1057'12, SB 1058'12, SB 1059'12, SB 1061'12
Sponsor: Michael Green
Trade; vehicles; written notification regarding inoperable air bag when selling a vehicle; require. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 710h.
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Occupations; advisors and counselors; counseling education program required for licensure; limit approval of programs that do not protect a student's religious belief. Amends secs. 18107 & 18111 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18107 & 333.18111) & adds sec. 18108.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Natural resources; other; operation of off-road vehicles on certain state highways; allow county board to authorize. Amends secs. 81115, 81129 & 81131 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81115 et seq.).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Children; adoption; licensure of child placing agency that objects to placements on religious or moral grounds; allow. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 5a.
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Civil procedure; foreclosure; condominium association liens; give priority over mortgage liens. Amends secs. 84a & 108 of 1978 PA 59 (MCL 559.184a & 559.208) & repeals sec. 58 of 1978 PA 59 (MCL 559.158).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Elections; special elections; requirement for a special election when a vacancy occurs in the office of county commissioner during an odd numbered year; eliminate. Amends sec. 12 of 1966 PA 261 (MCL 46.412).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
A resolution to express support for the Eaton Rapids School District and its plan for a Small School Nature Academy.
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Property tax; classification; qualified forest property tax program; modify. Amends secs. 7jj & 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7jj[1] & 211.27a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4302'11, HB 4969'11, HB 4970'11, SB 1057'12, SB 1058'12, SB 1061'12, SB 1062'12
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Natural resources; hunting; penalties for trespassing; modify. Amends secs. 73109 & 73110 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.73109 & 324.73110). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1340'12
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Property tax; exemptions; certain conservation easements; exempt. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).
Sponsor: Michael Green
Income tax; other; American Red Cross Michigan fund; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4498'11
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
Natural resources; wildlife; wildlife violator compact law; modify enforcement provisions. Amends sec. 43559 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43559) & adds sec. 1616.
Sponsor: Howard Walker
Economic development; plant rehabilitation; eligible manufacturing personal property abatement; extend. Amends 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.551 - 207.572) by adding sec. 11a.
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Property tax; personal property; less than certain value; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9o.
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Natural resources; hunting; restitution value for possession of certain wildlife; modify. Amends sec. 40119 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40119). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1341'12
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Fire; other; firefighter training programs in schools and organized fire departments; expand to include girl scouts of America organizations. Amends sec. 2 of 2011 PA 153 (MCL 29.332).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Environmental protection; solid waste; diverted waste; exempt from definition of solid waste and regulate collection centers. Amends secs. 11503 & 11506 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11503 & 324.11506) & adds sec. 11521b.
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
Torts; medical malpractice; persons to whom medical malpractice provisions of the revised judicature act apply; include nonlicensed health care providers. Amends secs. 2169 & 2912 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2169 & 600.2912).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Income tax; checkoff; American Red Cross Michigan fund; provide check-off option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4497'11
Sponsor: Charles Moss
A concurrent resolution to express support for an amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that will allow insurance companies to consider Health Savings Account contributions toward the payment of benefits and premiums in the medical loss ratio calculation.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Property tax; personal property; industrial personal property; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9n.
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Civil procedure; evictions; court procedures; make miscellaneous revisions. Amends secs. 5732 & 5739 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5732 & 600.5739) & adds sec. 5736.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
School aid; membership; age and date requirement for entering school and being counted in membership; revise in school aid act. Amends sec. 6 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Local government; budgets; challenging an approved budget; clarify. Amends secs. 16 & 18 of 1968 PA 2 (MCL 141.436 & 141.438).
Sponsor: Peter Pettalia
Public utilities; consumer services; underground facility damage prevention and safety act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1974 PA 53 (MCL 460.701 - 460.718). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1084'12
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Taxation; other; reimbursement for revenue lost as a result of personal property exemption; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Labor; arbitration; limitation on wage increases during collective bargaining agreement negotiations; provide for exceptions. Amends sec. 15b of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.215b).
Sponsor: John Walsh
Economic development; enterprise zones; eligible manufacturing personal property abatement; extend. Amends 1985 PA 224 (MCL 125.2101 - 125.2123) by adding sec. 21d.
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Economic development; other; eligible manufacturing personal property abatement for technology parks; extend. Amends 1984 PA 385 (MCL 207.701 - 207.718) by adding sec. 12a.
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Traffic control; driver license; requiring emergency contact information as conditions of licensure; prohibit, and prohibit disclosure except for law enforcement purposes. Amends secs. 40b & 310 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.40b & 257.310).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Elections; voting procedures; straight-ticket voting; eliminate. Amends secs. 795c, 803 & 804 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795c et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6049'12
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
Property tax; exemptions; existing exemptions for industrial personal property; continue. Amends sec. 9f of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9f).
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Michigan business tax; credits; tax incentive for certain biomanufacturing projects; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 675.
Sponsor: James Ananich
Torts; governmental immunity; underground facility damage prevention; define as proprietary function. Amends sec. 13 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1413). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1083'12
Sponsor: John Proos
Health; education; sickle cell disease public awareness campaign; require department to create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5427.
Sponsor: James Ananich
Elections; voting procedures; straight-ticket voting; eliminate. Amends secs. 706, 737 & 782b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.706 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6048'12
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
Health; medical waste; procedures for disposal; modify. Amends secs. 13809 & 13811 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.13809 & 333.13811).
Sponsor: David Robertson
Education; intermediate school districts; timing and manner for submitting regional enhancement property tax question to the intermediate school electors in certain large intermediate school districts; modify. Amends sec. 705 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.705).
Sponsor: John Walsh
Public employees and officers; ethics; contracts between educational institutions and public servants; revise prohibitions. Amends sec. 3 of 1968 PA 317 (MCL 15.323).
Sponsor: Amanda Price
Labor; hours and wages; application of prevailing wage law; exclude educational entities and prohibit them from establishing certain requirements for state projects. Amends title & sec. 2 of 1965 PA 166 (MCL 408.552).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Property tax; personal property; new industrial personal property; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9m.
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Energy; conservation; energy efficiency and renewable energy; create grant and loan program for. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1195) by adding sec. 135.
Sponsor: James Ananich
Elections; other; board of county election commissioners membership; modify to remove probate judge and add county prosecutor. Amends sec. 23 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.23).
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
A resolution to declare November 2012 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Elections; voting procedures; early voting; provide for. Amends secs. 720 & 735 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.720 & 168.735) & adds sec. 720a.
Sponsor: Woodrow Stanley
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising plates for girl scouts of America; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811v. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5850'12
Sponsor: Joan Bauer
Animals; other; facilities accredited by the zoological association of America; exempt from large carnivore act. Amends sec. 22 of 2000 PA 274 (MCL 287.1122). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0703'11
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Water; quality; state water pollution control revolving fund; modify definition of disadvantaged community to be eligible for clean water assistance. Amends secs. 5301 & 5303 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5301 & 324.5303) & repeals sec. 5315 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5315). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, HB 5675'12, HB 5676'12
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Highways; name; certain portion of I-96; dedicate as the "Officer Trevor Slot Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1061.
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to end the federal grants that support presidential nominating conventions.
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
Law enforcement; state police; posting of information concerning speed limit engineering and traffic investigation requests on website; require of state police. Amends sec. 628 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.628).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Traffic control; traffic regulation; exception for certain vehicles to proceed through stoplights if traffic control signal not detecting their presence; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 611 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.611).
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Occupations; attorneys; eligibility criteria for foreign attorney admission to the bar without examination; modify residency requirement. Amends sec. 946 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.946).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Property tax; exemptions; qualified agricultural property; revise definition to include certain private golf courses. Amends sec. 7dd of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7dd).
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Occupations; construction; elevator safety boards; allow to hold special meetings. Amends sec. 8 of 1967 PA 227 (MCL 408.808).
Sponsor: Sean McCann
Traffic control; speed restrictions; procedure to change a speed limit restriction on certain county roads; modify. Amends sec. 628 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.628).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
A resolution to declare November 2012 as Adoption Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Counties; charter; filling a vacancy in the office of elected county executive; provide for. Amends 1966 PA 293 (MCL 45.501 - 45.521) by adding sec. 11b.
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
Records; public; entity receiving over certain amount of taxpayer money; require to post union contracts, financials, and salary package and salary of top 10 employees online. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Retirement; public school employees; retiree health care plan options; provide for. Amends secs. 4 & 8 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1304 & 38.1308) & adds secs. 34a & 43f.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; distribution of funds from sale of fund-raising license plate for girl scouts of America; clarify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 2010 PA 347 (MCL 206.923 & 206.924). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5849'12
Sponsor: Joan Bauer
Water; quality; transfer of money from the Great Lakes water quality bond fund; modify distributions. Amends sec. 19708 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.19708). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, HB 5674'12, HB 5675'12
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
A resolution to declare November 14, 2012, as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Law enforcement; communications; disclosure of recordings from 9-1-1 calls; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.243).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
A resolution to declare November 15, 2012, as Great American Smoke-Out Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Water; quality; safe drinking water revolving fund; revise designation of disadvantaged community and modify points awarded for funding priorities. Amends secs. 5402 & 5406 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5402 & 324.5406). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, HB 5674'12, HB 5676'12
Sponsor: Peter MacGregor
A resolution to express support for an amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that will allow insurance companies to consider Health Savings Account contributions toward the payment of benefits and premiums in the medical loss ratio calculation.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Income tax; credit; credit for payment of certain student loans; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding secs. 275 & 675.
Sponsor: Joan Bauer
A resolution to declare November 2012 as COPD Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Elections; registration; same-day voter registration; allow. Amends secs. 491, 497 & 497a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.491 et seq.) & adds sec. 499e.
Sponsor: Sean McCann
State; escheats; auditing standards and process; modify. Amends sec. 31 of 1995 PA 29 (MCL 567.251).
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
State agencies (existing); licensing and regulatory affairs; annual report fee; revise. Amends sec. 1060 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.2060).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Worker's compensation; employers; authority to refuse reimbursement for certain services; eliminate. Amends sec. 315 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.315).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Sales tax; other; extrapolation by state or state-hired auditors without consent of entity being audited; prohibit. Amends sec. 18 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.68).
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
State; buildings; concession operations by blind persons; modify exceptions. Amend sec. 10 of 1978 PA 260 (MCL 393.360).
Sponsor: Cindy Denby
Taxation; administration; performance of certain audits; modify procedures. Amends sec. 21 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.21).
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
Sales tax; collections; sales tax on difference between trade-in and purchase price for motor vehicles and titled watercraft; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51).
Sponsor: David Robertson
Criminal procedure; sentencing; procedures for determining whether juvenile convicted of murder should be sentenced to imprisonment without parole eligibility; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding secs. 32 & 33 to ch. IX. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1382'12
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
State financing and management; funds; information, communication, and technology innovation revolving fund; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Earl Poleski
Vehicles; off-road; definition of ATV; revise to create separate category of recreational off-road vehicles. Amends secs. 81101, 81129 & 81130 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81101 et seq.).
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Juveniles; criminal procedure; criteria for waiving jurisdiction over juvenile to adult court or disposition; revise. Amends sec. 18, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18).
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Corrections; parole; parole of juvenile offenders; allow under certain circumstances to comply with United States supreme court decision in Miller v Alabama. Amends sec. 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234) & adds sec. 34d.
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Crimes; penalties; mandatory life imprisonment for certain crimes; revise to address prospective application of United States supreme court decision in Miller v Alabama. Amends secs. 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 316, 436, 520b & 543f (MCL 750.16 et seq.).
Sponsor: Mark Meadows
Insurance; health; authority to refuse reimbursement for certain chiropractic services; eliminate. Amends secs. 3107b, 3405, 3475 & 3631 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3107b et seq.).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Crimes; stolen property; public registry for individuals convicted of scrap metal theft violations; create, and prescribe the payment of certain regulatory and registration fees. Amends title & secs. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 & 17 of 2008 PA 429 (MCL 445.421 et seq.).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Labor; fair employment practices; use of e-verification system by employment agencies; require. Amends sec. 1019 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1019).
Sponsor: David Agema
Crimes; other; obtaining, possessing, or selling encrypted data from enhanced driver license or enhanced state personal identification card; prohibit, and provide a penalty. Amends sec. 4 of 2008 PA 23 (MCL 28.304).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Corrections; parole; parole of certain juvenile offenders; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1383'12
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Occupations; licensing fees; licensing, examination, and reinstatement fee for plumbers and plumbing contractors; revise. Amends secs. 31 & 35 of 2002 PA 733 (MCL 338.3541 & 338.3545).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Family law; child custody; factors determining best interest of the child for permanency decisions by agency and court; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.21 - 712A.32) by adding sec. 19d to ch. XIIA.
Sponsor: Rudy Hobbs
Civil rights; equal protection; application of foreign laws; prohibit. Creates new act.
Sponsor: David Agema
Education; other; education achievement authority; establish as part of public education system and provide for its powers and duties, and establish process for redeployment of unused public school buildings. Amends secs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 1260 & 1280c of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.3 et seq.) & adds secs. 1260a, 1701b & 1701c & pt. 7c.
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
Human services; medical services; use of pooled trusts for medicaid eligibility; authorize. Amends sec. 106 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.106) & adds sec. 106b.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Local government; intergovernmental affairs; referendum procedure for interlocal agreements; provide for. Amends secs. 4 & 5b of 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7 (MCL 124.504 & 124.505b).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Education; teachers; temporary licensing or certification of out-of-state military spouses; authorize. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531j.
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Human services; services or financial assistance; use of cash assistance on a bridge card to obtain cash from a bottle deposit fee; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 57w.
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Occupations; individual licensing and regulation; temporary licensing of out-of-state military spouses; authorize. Amends sec. 16181 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16181).
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Traffic control; driver license; use of certain facilitative technology in driver licenses; prohibit, and disallow state participation in certain programs and agreements. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Public employees and officers; state; state contractors; require to verify legal residency of employees. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Criminal procedure; sentencing; life offense where accused is a minor; revise factors to consider. Amends sec. 1, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1) & adds secs. 1m & 1n to ch. IX.
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Use tax; other; extrapolation by state or state-hired auditors without consent of entity being audited; prohibit. Amends sec. 14a of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.104a).
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
Law enforcement; other; support our law enforcement and safer neighborhoods act; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: David Agema
Occupations; individual licensing and regulation; temporary licensing of out-of-state military spouses as real estate brokers, associate brokers, or salespersons; authorize. Amends sec. 213 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.213).
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
State financing and management; funds; eligibility for grants from state survey and remonumentation fund; eliminate for counties retaining certain recording fees as reimbursement for costs of expediting survey and remonumentation plan. Amends secs. 8, 12 & 15 of 1990 PA 345 (MCL 54.268 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1299'12
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Traffic control; parking; money received from the payment of certain parking violations; limit. Amends sec. 675d of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.675d).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Human services; food assistance; criteria for the issuance of Michigan bridge cards; modify. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10f & repeals sec. 10e of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.10e[1]).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Sales tax; exemptions; over-the-counter tax on prescription medications; exempt. Amends sec. 4g of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54g).
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Health; testing; summary and written report of mammography examination; require both to include information regarding breast density and include a notice under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 13524.
Sponsor: Roy Schmidt
Children; parental rights; immediate termination of parental rights and visitation rights for parent or legal guardian upon sentencing for criminal sexual conduct or other sex crimes; require. Amends sec. 19b, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.19b).
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Elections; campaign practices; individual circulating a petition; prohibit from being paid for each petition signature collected, and require petition circulators to wear identification badges. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding secs. 483b & 957a.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Occupations; licensing fees; examination and license fees for mechanical contractors; revise. Amends sec. 10 of 1984 PA 192 (MCL 338.980).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
State; interstate compacts and agreements; duties of governmental officers regarding interstate compacts and agreements; provide for. Amends 1846 RS 12 (MCL 14.28 - 14.35) by adding sec. 32a.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Occupations; electricians; license and examinations; fees for electricians and electrical contractors; revise. Amends sec. 3 of 1956 PA 217 (MCL 338.883).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Counties; charter; filling a vacancy in the office of elected county executive; provide for. Amends 1966 PA 293 (MCL 45.501 - 45.521) by adding sec. 11b.
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Local government; intergovernmental affairs; impact study on interlocal government agreements; require. Amends 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7 (MCL 124.501 - 124.512) by adding sec. 2a.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Occupations; construction; registration fee for building officials and inspectors; revise. Amends sec. 13 of 1986 PA 54 (MCL 338.2313).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Local government; intergovernmental affairs; interlocal agreements under the urban cooperation act of 1967; provide for additional requirements. Amends sec. 2 of 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7 (MCL 124.502) & adds secs. 4a, 4b, 4c, 7a, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b & 10c.
Sponsor: John Proos
A resolution to declare December 1, 2012, as AIDS Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of improperly obtaining, possessing, or selling encrypted data from enhanced driver license or enhanced official state personal identification card; enact. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6003'12
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
State financing and management; other; reimbursement to local governments for certain costs incurred by emergency managers and staff; require. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 496.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Businesses; limited liability companies; annual statement of resident agent and registered office fee; revise. Amends sec. 1101 of 1993 PA 23 (MCL 450.5101).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Education; examinations; submission of photo identification to take college entry tests; make optional. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Natural resources; nonnative species; order to ban or restrict an invasive plant species; require prior consultation with Michigan invasive plant council. Amends sec. 41302 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.41302).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Corrections; parole; parole of juvenile offenders; allow prospectively under certain circumstances to comply with United States supreme court decision in Miller v Alabama. Amends sec. 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234) & adds sec. 34d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6017'12, HB 6018'12
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Local government; financing; refund obligation provision; revise sunset. Amends sec. 611 of 2001 PA 34 (MCL 141.2611).
Sponsor: Cindy Denby
Family law; parenting time; immediate termination of a grandparenting time order upon sentencing for certain criminal sexual conduct; require. Amends sec. 7b of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.27b).
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Criminal procedure; defenses; statewide standards and accountability measures of trial level indigent criminal defense services; implement. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Counties; financing; retention of certain recording fees, otherwise deposited in state survey and remonumentation fund; allow for certain counties as reimbursement for cost of expediting survey and remonumentation plan. Amends sec. 2567a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2567a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1300'12
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Insurance; health care corporations; coverage or reimbursement for chiropractic services; remove ability to not cover based on date scope of practice was revised. Amends secs. 502 & 502a of 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1502 & 550.1502a).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Insurance; prudent purchaser agreements; authority to refuse reimbursement for certain chiropractic services; eliminate. Amends sec. 3 of 1984 PA 233 (MCL 550.53).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Traffic control; violations; certain requirements for county agents who enforce commercial vehicle regulations; implement. Amends sec. 726c of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.726c).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Crimes; penalties; mandatory life imprisonment for certain crimes; revise to address prospective and retroactive application of United States supreme court decision in Miller v Alabama. Amends secs. 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 316, 436, 520b & 543f of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.16 et seq.).
Sponsor: Mark Meadows
Criminal procedure; sentencing; life offense where accused is a minor; revise factors to consider. Amends sec. 1, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1) & adds sec. 1m to ch. IX.
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Property; conveyances; penalties for false representation in recorded document; enact. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 218a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5970'12
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Elections; primary; voting a split or mixed ticket; allow in primary elections. Amends secs. 559, 561, 562, 570, 572, 575, 576, 582 & 795 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.559 et seq.) & repeals sec. 564 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.564).
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Labor; public service employment; public employer insurance plan; provide exemption to modify original contract without activating the 80/20 contribution or hard cap. Amends sec. 5 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.565).
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Public utilities; electric utilities; certain industrial customers; allow to negotiate new contracts. Amends sec. 5 of 2010 PA 297 (MCL 460.995).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Weapons; licensing; waiver for certain individuals to carry weapon in weapon-free zones; expand to include certain retired corrections officers. Amends sec. 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425o).
Sponsor: Bruce Rendon
Liquor; retail sales; video surveillance equipment on licensed premises; require. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCl 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 816.
Sponsor: Jimmy Womack
Explosives; licensing; local ordinances relating to ignition, discharge, and use of consumer fireworks before, during, and after national holidays; limit. Amends sec. 7 of 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.457).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Fireworks; sale; sale of consumer fireworks from structure other than permanent building or structure; prohibit. Amends secs. 4 & 5 of 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.454 & 28.455).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Education; school districts; limitations on certain uses of school district funds; provide for. Amends secs. 1254 & 1814 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1254 & 380.1814). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1353'12
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
School aid; other; reporting of certain expenditures; require. Amends sec. 18 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1618). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1352'12
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Vehicles; other; provision regarding public sale of certain vehicles; revise requirement for towing firm to obtain title for transfer. Amends secs. 252d, 252g & 252k of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.252d et seq.).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Counties; charter; nonpartisan election of county clerks; provide for. Amends sec. 14 of 1966 PA 293 (MCL 45.514). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5980'12
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Sponsor: Jim Stamas
A resolution to declare October 15-19, 2012, as Credit Union Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Natural resources; wildlife; designation of biodiversity areas; prohibit by DNR and remove biological diversity from list of state forest management goals. Amends secs. 504, 35101, 35501, 35502, 35503 & 52502 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.504 et seq.) & repeals secs. 35504 - 35506 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.35504 - 324.35506).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of intentional destruction or concealment of document subject to request for disclosure under the freedom of information act; enact. Amends sec. 11a, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5964'12
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Elections; local; nonpartisan county clerks; provide for. Amends secs. 191, 195, 200, 203, 205, 206, 206a, 209, 697 & 699 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.191 et seq.); adds ch. XA & repeals sec. 208 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.208).
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Law enforcement; other; certain records of probation to be provided to the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards; require. Amends sec. 7411 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7411).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Traffic control; civil infraction procedures; provision regarding waiver of fine for violation of infant seat requirements; eliminate. Amends sec. 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907).
Sponsor: John Proos
Housing; housing development authority; mortgage credit certificate program; revise eligibility. Amends sec. 32b of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1432b).
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Businesses; nonprofit corporations; fees for filing certain reports; revise. Amends sec. 1060 of 1982 PA 162 (MCL 450.3060).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Insurance; health; health insurance claims assessment; provide for adjustable rate. Amends sec. 3 of 2011 PA 142 (MCL 550.1733).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Crimes; obscenity; copying or otherwise reproducing child sexually abusive material; prohibit. Amends sec. 145c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.145c).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Crimes; penalties; intentional destruction or concealment of freedom of information documents; prohibit under certain circumstances and provide penalties. Amends 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 - 15.246) by adding sec. 14a.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Gaming; horse racing; advance deposit account wagering on horse races; allow. Amends title & secs. 2, 8 & 17 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.302 et seq.) & adds sec. 17a.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Income tax; other; early on Michigan program fund act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5976'12
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Probate; guardians and conservators; guardianship petitions; allow probate judges to schedule certain hearings prior to minor turning 18 years of age. Amends secs. 5303 & 5306 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5303 & 700.5306).
Sponsor: Glenn Anderson
Health; children; youth athletes; require department to develop educational materials and training program regarding concussions in athletes and their return to athletic activity. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9155. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5697'12
Sponsor: John Proos
Housing; housing development authority; requirement that multifamily housing project be located in eligible distressed area; eliminate as condition for certain loans. Amends sec. 44c of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1444c).
Sponsor: Deb Shaughnessy
Probate; guardians and conservators; power of conservator or the personal representative of a deceased person's estate; prove access to certain online accounts. Amends secs. 3715 & 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.3715 & 700.5423).
Sponsor: Timothy Greimel
A resolution honoring Michigan's veterans on the occasion of Veterans Day 2012.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Public utilities; electric utilities; option for utility customer to enroll with an alternative energy provider; allow for without restrictions. Amends secs. 10a & 10q of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10a & 460.10q).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Health; children; concussion protocols regarding youth athletes; require compliance with by certain entities that sponsor athletic events. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9156. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1122'12
Sponsor: Thomas Hooker
Criminal procedure; sentencing; verification of school enrollment or employment of individual released from jail to attend school or for employment purposes; amend day parole act to require and provide for conditions of release. Amends sec. 1 of 1962 PA 60 (MCL 801.251) & adds sec. 1a.
Sponsor: Gail Haines
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; offense variable 10 related to the exploitation of a vulnerable victim; expand definition of predatory conduct to include preoffense conduct directed at a law enforcement officer posing as a potential victim. Amends sec. 40, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.40).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Mobile homes; parks; bond for cleanup of mobile home park; require posting by owner. Amends sec. 16 of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2316).
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Businesses; limited liability companies; ownership requirements for professional limited liability companies engaged in practice of public accounting; revise. Amends sec. 904 of 1993 PA 23 (MCL 450.4904).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Use tax; other; general amendments; provide for. Amends secs. 3 & 21 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.93 & 205.111).
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Elections; registration; same-day voter registration; allow. Amends secs. 491, 497 & 497a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.491 et seq.) & adds sec. 499e.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Elections; registration; preregistration to vote at age 16; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 496a.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Businesses; professional corporations; ownership requirements for professional corporations engaged in practice of public accounting; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 1962 PA 192 (MCL 450.224).
Sponsor: Earl Poleski
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; guidelines for making a false representation in a recorded document; enact. Amends sec. 16l, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5969'12
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Elections; registration; electronic submission of voter registration application on secretary of state's website; allow. Amends secs. 509v, 509w & 509x of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509v et seq.).
Sponsor: Timothy Greimel
Taxation; other; duties and responsibilities of certain authorities; transfer and modify. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2002 PA 48 (MCL 484.3102 & 484.3103).
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Occupations; electricians; electrical work for which licensure is required; exclude certain work in manufacturing or mining operations. Amends sec. 7 of 1956 PA 217 (MCL 338.887).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Income tax; checkoff; donation to "Early On" program; provide for check-off option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5975'12
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Elections; registration; elector registering to vote in person; expand to include at any county, city, or township clerk's office in this state. Amends secs. 509v & 509w of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509v & 168.509w).
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Housing; housing development authority; eligibility for certain residential loans; modify income requirement. Amends sec. 44a of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1444a).
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Property tax; special assessments; essential services assessment; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Health; pharmaceuticals; standards for pharmacy auditing practices; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17775.
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Education; other; education achievement authority; establish as part of public education system and provide for its powers and duties, and establish process for redeployment of unused public school buildings. Amends secs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 1260 & 1280c of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.3 et seq.) & adds secs. 1260a, 1701b & 1701c & pt. 7c.
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov
Taxation; other; statewide metropolitan authority; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Public utilities; electric utilities; certain industrial customers; allow to obtain service from alternative electric supplier. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Businesses; business corporations; annual report fee; revise. Amends sec. 1060 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.2060).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Courts; circuit court; concurrent jurisdiction in certain courts; establish. Amends secs. 401, 406, 407, 408, 410, 601, 841 & 8304 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.401 et seq.); adds secs. 412 & 413 & repeals sec. 411 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.411).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Law enforcement; fingerprinting; processing fees for fingerprinting and criminal record checks; extend sunset. Amends sec. 3 of 1935 PA 120 (MCL 28.273).
Sponsor: Charles Moss
Property tax; principal residence exemption; individual moving into assisted living facility; allow to retain principal residence exemption and clarify contiguity requirement. Amends secs. 7cc & 7dd of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc & 211.7dd).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Courts; circuit court; veterans treatment court; provide for the state drug treatment court advisory committee to monitor. Amends sec. 1082 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1082). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5162'11
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Natural resources; fishing; export of live minnows, wigglers, or crayfish as bait; allow. Amends sec. 48729 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48729).
Sponsor: Harold Haugh
Appropriations; zero budget; multidepartment supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Charles Moss
Crimes; other; false report of medical or other emergency; prohibit and provide for a penalty and reimbursement of certain expenses. Amends sec. 411a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.411a).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Housing; housing development authority; escrow accounts in which authority funds are held; define. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Criminal procedure; DNA; collection of DNA samples at time of arrest for committing a felony or attempting to commit a felony offense; provide for in Michigan penal code. Amends sec. 520m of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520m).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Transportation; other; fingerprinting of applicants or licensees in public transit system; allow. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Occupations; licensing fees; licensing, examination, and reinstatement fee for plumbers and plumbing contractors; revise. Amends secs. 31 & 35 of 2002 PA 733 (MCL 338.3541 & 338.3545).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Agriculture; pesticides; pesticide applicator fee; extend sunset. Amends sec. 8317 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8317).
Sponsor: Philip Potvin
State financing and management; bonds; certain types of bonds; provide for. Amends secs. 103, 305 & 503 of 2001 PA 34 (MCL 141.2103 et seq.) & adds sec. 518.
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
Housing; housing development authority; limit on principal amount of bonds and notes; increase. Amends sec. 32 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1432).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Education; school districts; opportunity for students to recite the "Pledge of Allegiance" in public schools each school day; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1347a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0637'11
Sponsor: Kevin Cotter
Courts; other; business court; create. Amends sec. 308 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.30) & heading for ch. 80; adds secs. 8031, 8033, 8035, 8037, 8039, 8041, 8043, 8045 & 8047 & repeals secs. 8001, 8003, 8005, 8007, 8009, 8011, 8013, 8015, 8017, 8019, 8021, 8023, 8025 & 8027 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8001 et seq.).
Sponsor: John Walsh
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of fleeing and eluding a peace officer; revise crime class to increase minimum sentence ranges. Amends sec. 16x, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16x).
Sponsor: John Gleason
Natural resources; hunting; individual at sporting clays range; allow to transport or possess a firearm in a vehicle. Amends secs. 40111 & 81133 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111 & 324.81133).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Liquor; licenses; certain redevelopment project area licenses; allow commission to issue to municipalities. Amends sec. 521a of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1521a).
Sponsor: Cindy Denby
Traffic control; other; eligibility for sobriety court; clarify, extend the license revocation period for certain convictions, and amend certain provisions concerning the possession or transport of open alcoholic liquor container in a vehicle. Amends secs. 303, 304, 319, 319b & 624a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 et seq.).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Children; parental rights; process for judicial waiver of parental consent requirement; clarify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1990 PA 211 (MCL 722.903 & 722.904).
Sponsor: David Robertson
Courts; circuit court; veterans treatment court; create. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding ch. 12. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5159'11
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Public employees and officers; compensation and benefits; authority of civil service commission as to compensation; revise. Amends sec. 5, art. XI of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Rick Olson
Communications; telecommunications; state eligibility requirements for low-income program; revise and modify when providers may shut off service to certain customers. Amends secs. 304, 316 & 502 of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2304 et seq.).
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Natural resources; inland lakes; beach grooming; allow. Amends sec. 30103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103).
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Natural resources; fishing; waiver of fishing and hunting license fees for disabled veterans; provide for. Amends sec. 43537 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43537).
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
A resolution to declare October 15-19, 2012, as Credit Union Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Health facilities; nursing homes; nursing home survey process; modify. Amends sec. 20155 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20155) & adds sec. 20155a.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Criminal procedure; other; reimbursement of certain expenses resulting from false reports of medical and other emergencies; provide for. Amends sec. 1f, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1f). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5431'12
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of making false report of medical or other emergency; enact. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5431'12, HB 5432'12
Sponsor: Kevin Cotter
Agriculture; animals; livestock dealers act; modify. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11 of 1937 PA 284 (MCL 287.121 et seq.) & adds sec. 7a.
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
Taxation; tobacco; cap on cigar tax and certain notices; provide for. Amends secs. 7 & 11 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.427 & 205.431).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Housing; housing development authority; authority to make, purchase, or participate in certain loans; grant. Amends sec. 44 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1444).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Occupations; licensing fees; license and examinations; fees for electricians and electrical contractors; revise. Amends sec. 3 of 1956 PA 217 (MCL 338.883).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Health facilities; other; dental services provided in a mobile dental facility; allow. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 216.
Sponsor: Peter MacGregor
Courts; juries; eligibility to postpone jury service of students; expand to include full-time higher education students. Amends sec. 1335 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1335).
Sponsor: Mark Meadows
Recreation; state parks; Michigan capitol committee; authorize to provide advice and recommendations to the Michigan capitol state park commission. Amends sec. 1702 of 1986 PA 268 (MCL 4.1702). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5955'12, HB 5956'12, HB 5957'12
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
Property tax; exemptions; penalties for misrepresenting homestead status; increase and restrict availability for independent spousal exemption. Amends sec. 7cc of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Criminal procedure; sentencing; sentencing of certain habitual offenders; modify. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
State financing and management; purchasing; technical amendments concerning spending plans; provide for. Amends sec. 371 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1371). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0021'11, SB 0802'11
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
Natural resources; soil and erosion; membership on a conservation district board; allow temporary appointments to fill vacancies under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 9307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.9317).
Sponsor: Peter Pettalia
A resolution declaring October 23, 2012, as StoneCrest Center Mental Health Awareness Day in Michigan.
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Elections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justification. Amends secs. 758, 759 & 759b of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.758 et seq.).
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Recreation; state parks; management of the Michigan capitol state park; provide for. Amends secs. 219 & 298b of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1219 & 18.1298b) & repeals secs. 298, 298a, 298c, 298d & 298e of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1298 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5955'12, HB 5956'12, HB 5958'12
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
Controlled substances; marihuana; sale of marihuana through licensed facilities; allow under certain circumstances and regulate the possession and use of marihuana by certain individuals. Amends secs. 7212 & 7214 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7212 & 333.7214); adds art. 8 & repeals secs. 7335 & 7336 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7335 & 333.7336).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Occupations; licensing fees; examination and license fees for mechanical contractors; revise. Amends sec. 10 of 1984 PA 192 (MCL 338.980).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Probate; guardians and conservators; guardianship petitions; allow probate judges to schedule certain hearings prior to minor turning 18 years of age. Amends secs. 5303 & 5306 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5303 & 700.5306).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Liquor; licenses; issuance of a temporary license; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 525 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1525).
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Criminal procedure; DNA; collection of DNA samples at time of arrest for committing or attempting to commit a felony offense; provide for in DNA identification profiling system. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 3a & 6 of 1990 PA 250 (MCL 28.172 et seq.).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Businesses; nonprofit corporations; fees for filing certain reports; revise, and waive fees for certain veterans. Amends sec. 1060 of 1982 PA 162 (MCL 450.3060).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Education; school districts; certain display of United States flag in public school; require. Amends sec. 1347 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1347). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4934'11
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
State; other; Michigan law enforcement officers memorial monument; update references consistent with proposed Michigan capitol state park. Amends sec. 5 of 2004 PA 177 (MCL 28.785). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5955'12, HB 5957'12, HB 5958'12
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
Occupations; licensing fees; licensing and regulation fund; establish, and revise fees for various professions. Amends secs. 2, 3, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 37, 38, 39, 43 & 62 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2202 et seq.) & adds sec. 5a.
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Businesses; limited liability companies; annual statement of resident agent and registered office fee; revise. Amends sec. 1101 of 1993 PA 23 (MCL 450.5101).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide funding to the United States Army Corps of Engineers for dredging recreational harbors in Michigan, particularly Portage Lake Harbor located in Onekama, MI.
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Criminal procedure; DNA; collection of DNA samples at time of arrest for committing or attempting to commit a felony offense; provide for in probate code of 1939. Amends sec. 18k, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18k).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Environmental protection; solid waste; low hazard industrial waste, beneficial use by-products, inert material, and other exempt materials; define and regulate. Amends secs. 11502, 11503, 11504, 11505, 11542, 11542, 20101, 20114e & 20126 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11502 et seq.) & adds secs. 11551 & 11552.
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Health facilities; hospitals; written policy regarding medical futility; provide for upon request. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 204.
Sponsor: Tupac Hunter
Recreation; state parks; Michigan capitol state park; establish. Amends sec. 74101 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.74101) & adds secs, 74127, 74128 & 74129. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5956'12, HB 5957'12, HB 5958'12
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
Occupations; licensing fees; registration fee for building officials and inspectors; revise. Amends sec. 13 of 1986 PA 54 (MCL 338.2313).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Property; other; affidavits to correct errors or omissions relating to previously recorded documents; allow. Amends 1915 PA 123 (MCL 565.451a - 565.453) by adding sec. 1d.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Trade; securities; filing fees for registration under uniform securities act; revise. Amends sec. 410 of 2008 PA 551 (MCL 451.2410).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Crimes; homicide; reference to vulnerable adult abuse in first degree murder statute; revise. Amends sec. 316 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.316).
Sponsor: James Ananich
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of registered sex offender loitering within 1,000 feet of a day care center; enact. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1331'12
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide funding to the United States Army Corps of Engineers for dredging recreational harbors in Michigan, particularly Portage Lake Harbor located in Onekama, MI.
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Probate; trusts; uniform principal and income act; modify. Amends secs. 409 & 505 of 2004 PA 159 (MCL 555.809 & 555.905) & adds sec. 606.
Sponsor: Hugh Crawford
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Community College District of Monroe County relative to the Community College District of Monroe County Technology Center Project.
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Taxation; administration; liability for taxes collected and unpaid taxes; modify. Amends sec. 27a of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.27a).
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
Civil procedure; garnishment; effective period for writ of wage garnishment; extend. Amends sec. 4012 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4012).
Sponsor: Marilyn Lane
Legislature; legislators; health care benefits for legislators; modify, and modify salaries and expense allowances of members of the legislature. Amends sec. 12, art. IV & adds sec. 55, art. IV of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
A resolution to proclaim October 7, 2012, as Lions Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Michael Green
Probate; wills and estates; administration and distribution of estates of decedents who die after December 31, 2009 and before January 1, 2011; modify. Amends sec. 2723 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2723).
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
Natural resources; hunting; use of certain firearms during firearm deer season; allow. Amends sec. 43526 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43526).
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Crimes; intoxication or impairment; alcohol content for individuals operating a vehicle under the influence of alcoholic liquor; maintain at 0.08 without reversion to 0.10. Amends secs. 625, 625a, 625g & 625m of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5664'12
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Health facilities; hospitals; new hospital to be built by McLaren health system; allow. Amends secs. 22203, 22207, 22209, 22211, 22213, 22215 & 22219 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.22203 et seq.) & repeals sec. 22226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.22226).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
A resolution of gratitude to the people of the state of Michigan, the people of the United States of America, the President and Congress for their continued support of the domestic automobile industry.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Health; disabilities; brain injury law of Michigan; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 52A.
Sponsor: James Marleau
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Montcalm Community College relative to the Montcalm Community College Advanced Technology Center.
Sponsor: Ricky Outman
Natural resources; fishing; prohibition on spearing fish in Houghton lake; repeal. Repeals sec. 48501 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48501).
Sponsor: Bruce Rendon
A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages.
Sponsor: Peter MacGregor
Natural resources; funding; Michigan national resources trust fund projects; require to be specifically identified. Amends sec. 1907 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1907).
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Criminal procedure; other; animal abuse offenders registry; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Paul Muxlow
Retirement; municipal employees; pension flexibility regarding opt-in and opt-out process; clarify. Amends sec. 36 of 1984 PA 427 (MCL 38.1536) & adds sec. 41a.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Animals; other; animal abuse registry; require shelters to consult before allowing a person to adopt an animal. Amends 1969 PA 287 (MCL 287.331 - 287.340) by adding sec. 8b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5942'12
Sponsor: Paul Muxlow
A resolution to proclaim October 13-20, 2012, as Cooperative Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Michael Green
Counties; employees and officers; removal of county executive by governor under certain circumstances; provide for. Amends title of 1966 PA 293 (45.501 - 45.521) & adds sec. 14a.
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Library Card Sign-up Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Criminal procedure; sex offender registration; loitering within 1,000 feet of day care center; prohibit, and regulate certain other conduct in school safety zones. Amends secs. 34 & 35 of 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.734 & 28.735).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Property tax; delinquent taxes; county treasurers' collection of a commission on delinquent property taxes; eliminate. Amends sec. 87c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.87c).
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
Construction; contracts; documents related to construction licenses and permits for private residence; exempt from freedom of information act. Amends sec. 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.243).
Sponsor: Amanda Price
Counties; ordinances; uniform traffic code; authorize counties to adopt. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of 1956 PA 62 (MCL 257.951 et seq.).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Counties; employees and officers; removal of county executive by governor under certain circumstances; provide for. Amends title & secs. 9 & 9a of 1973 PA 139 (MCL 45.559 & 45.559a) & adds sec. 9b.
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
A resolution to memorialize Congress to change the eligibility requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits for individuals with a terminal illness.
Sponsor: Michael Green
A resolution recognizing October 8-12, 2012, as Turn Up the H.E.A.T. Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Hoon-Yung Hopgood
A resolution proclaiming October 20, 2012, as Willis Ward Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; alcohol content for individuals operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcoholic liquor in the code of criminal procedure; maintain at 0.08 without reversion to 0.10. Amends secs. 33 & 48, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.33 & 777.48). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5665'12
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
A concurrent resolution to waive the legislative notice requirement for increases in rates of compensation for certain employees in the state classified service.
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
A resolution to declare October 6, 2012, as Men's Health Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Jim Townsend
Traffic control; driver license; designation of veteran status on driver license; provide for. Amends sec. 310 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.310).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Crimes; fleeing and eluding; penalties for crime of fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer; provide mandatory minimum sentence. Amends sec. 479a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.479a).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Children; protection; best interest of the child determination relating to child abuse and neglect; modify. Amends secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 7, 7a & 7b of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.22 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 6f.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Law enforcement; other; Michigan crime stoppers act; create and provide for criminal assessments to fund crime stopper activities. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Education; public school academies; approval requirement for a new public school academy to be located within school district that has had boundaries changed by consolidation or annexation; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding secs. 502b, 522b & 552b.
Sponsor: Bill Rogers
Health; abortion; performance of a transvaginal ultrasound examination on patient prior to performing an abortion; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 17515 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17515) & adds sec. 17015a.
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Occupations; nurses; scope of practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists; modify. Amends sec. 17201 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17201).
Sponsor: Michael Green
Crimes; other; bullying and cyberbullying; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 411x.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Labor; fair employment practices; requiring employee disclosure regarding purpose or use of contraceptives; prohibit. Amends secs. 201, 202 & 203 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2201 et seq.).
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Health; occupations; midwives; provide for licensing and regulation. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16326 & pt. 171.
Sponsor: Michael Green
Health; diseases; expedited partner therapy; allow, and provide immunity from civil, criminal, and administrative liability under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 17745, 17751, 17754 & 17757 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17745 et seq.) & adds sec. 5110.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Occupations; interior design; licensure of licensed interior designers; provide for, and clarify certain services provided. Amends secs. 303a & 601 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a & 339.601); adds art. 28 & repeals sec. 601a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.601a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1326'12, SB 1327'12
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Probate; wills and estates; personal representative; give power to control the online mail, social media, and similar accounts of the deceased. Amends 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1101 - 700.8206) by adding sec. 3723.
Sponsor: Mark Meadows
Natural resources; wetlands; permit exemptions for wetlands and inland lakes and streams; revise, and require more information from department justifying denial of any part 13 permits. Amends secs. 1307, 1311, 30103, 30104, 30305, 30306, 30311a, 30311d, 32513 & 32514 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307 et seq.) & repeals secs. 30325 & 30329 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30325 & 324.30329).
Sponsor: Michael Green
Economic development; other; appropriation of money from the transportation economic development fund to state trunk line fund; extend to 2013. Amends sec. 11 of 1987 PA 231 (MCL 247.911).
Sponsor: David Agema
Criminal procedure; other; diversion from jail for certain individuals under certain circumstances; allow. Amends 1927 PA 175 (760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 85 to ch. VII. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5939'12
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Occupations; licensing fees; licensed interior designers; provide for. Amends 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2201 - 338.2277) by adding sec. 19. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1325'12
Sponsor: James Marleau
Sales tax; exemptions; tax on purchase of materials used for construction of a county jail; exempt. Amends 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51 - 205.78) by adding sec. 4dd.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Courts; other; priority for providing mental health services to individuals diverted from jail; require under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 208 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1208). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5938'12
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Gaming; lottery; multistate lottery games; allow winner to remain anonymous. Amends sec. 25 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.25).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Construction; code; issuance of certain permits to certain persons; clarify as to licensed interior designers. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 10a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1325'12
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Occupations; junk and secondhand dealers; authority to engage in pawn transactions; clarify. Amends secs. 3 & 8 of 1917 PA 350 (MCL 445.403 & 445.408) & adds sec. 7a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5918'12, HB 5920'12
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Torts; liability; private landing field open to public; establish limited liability for aviation-related activities. Amends sec. 73301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.73301).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Crimes; animals; ownership, possession, breeding, sale, and importing of nonhuman primates as pets; prohibit under certain circumstances and provide penalty. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 70a.
Sponsor: Andrew Kandrevas
A resolution designating September 21, 2012, as POW/MIA Recognition Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Property tax; special assessments; special assessment for police and fire services; allow levy on other than ad valorem basis. Amends sec. 1 of 1951 PA 33 (MCL 41.801).
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Occupations; pawnbrokers; licensing of businesses engaging in pawn transactions; clarify. Amends secs. 1, 3 & 18 of 1917 PA 273 (MCL 446.201 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5918'12, HB 5919'12
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Occupations; other; precious metal and gem dealers; clarify authority to engage in pawn transactions. Amends secs. 6, 9 & 10 of 1981 PA 95 (MCL 445.486 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5919'12, HB 5920'12
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Education; financing; certain new construction on development property; provide exemption from school operating mills. Amends sec. 1211 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1211). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4134'11
Sponsor: Jim Stamas
Property tax; delinquent taxes; requirement for second auction on properties; eliminate. Amends sec. 78m of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78m).
Sponsor: James Ananich
Education; teachers; teacher’s continuing education credits and professional development requirements; allow to be fulfilled by a teacher participating in certain work experience. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding secs. 1527a & 1531j.
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Highways; signs; revisions to highway advertising act; provide for. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 7a, 11, 11a, 17, 18 & 22 of 1972 PA 106 (MCL 252.302 et seq.) & adds secs. 17a & 17b.
Sponsor: Bradford Jacobsen
Employment security; benefits; collection of unemployment insurance benefits for school employees during certain period; allow. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Highways; local; off-road vehicle shoulder access on state trunk line highways; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 81131 & 81133 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81131 & 324.81133).
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Occupations; licensing fees; licensing and regulation fund; establish, and revise fees for various professions. Amends secs. 2, 3, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 37, 38, 39, 43 & 62 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2202 et seq.).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Education; school choice; new forms of schools and expanded online education; provide for, and create adjunct instructor certification. Amends secs. 10, 1278a, 1401, 1473 & 1481 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.10 et seq.) & adds pt. 6f & secs. 1233c, 1482 & 1483.
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Local government; port authorities; general amendments; provide for. Amends secs. 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 22, 23 & 24 of 1978 PA 639 (MCL 120.102 et seq.); adds secs. 1a, 1b, 7a, 15a, 16a, 24a & 24b & repeals sec. 16 of 1978 PA 639 (MCL 120.116).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
A resolution to condemn the remarks of United States Representative Todd Akin, and comments like his, and the position of the national Republican party to diminish the severity of rape and marginalize its victims and survivors.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Property tax; other; qualified forest property recapture tax; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 2006 PA 379 (MCL 211.1034).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Income tax; collections; certain percentage of net revenue collected; earmark for the state trunk line fund. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
State financing and management; authorities; Michigan port authority; create authority and prescribe duties. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Civil procedure; evictions; eviction procedures and personal property disposal act; enact. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Shanelle Jackson
Probate; trusts; insurable interest amendments to the uniform trust code; provide for. Amends 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1101 - 700.8206) by adding sec. 7114. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1103'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Environmental protection; prohibited products; coal tar-based products for pavement; prohibit use and sale of. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 149.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Transportation; carriers; mobility policies; eliminate limits on hours of operator time and on-duty periods for commercial motor vehicles engaged in seasonal construction-related activities. Amends sec. 5 of 1963 PA 181 (MCL 480.15).
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Human services; medical services; payment of certain medicaid funds; modify. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109k.
Sponsor: David Agema
A resolution to declare September 19, 2012, as Don't Text and Drive Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
Torts; liability; injuries sustained in recreational activities; provide protection from liability for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Liens; other; self-service storage facility liens; revise liability of storage facility, allow for late fees, and allow for additional means of disposing of certain property. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 1985 PA 148 (MCL 570.523 & 570.525).
Sponsor: Peter Pettalia
A resolution to recognize and honor all of the athletes from around the country who will represent the United States at the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games.
Sponsor: Kevin Cotter
Counties; employees and officers; removal of county executive by governor under certain circumstances; provide for. Amends title of 1966 PA 293 (MCL 45.501 - 45.521) & adds sec. 14a.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
A resolution to declare September 21, 2012 as POW/MIA Recognition Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Property tax; exemptions; principal residence of certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7oo.
Sponsor: David Agema
Insurance; producers; examination for licensure as insurance agent; modify requirements. Amends sec. 1204 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1204).
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising plate for "Early On"; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811v.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Liquor; licenses; ability to refill growlers of beer; provide for certain licensees. Amends sec. 537 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1537).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
State; symbol; birding capital of Michigan; designate as Iosco county. Creates new act.
Sponsor: John Moolenaar
A concurrent resolution to urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to deny Trunkline Gas Company's proposal to abandon a vitally important natural gas pipeline in Michigan.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Higher education; community colleges; question to applicant concerning whether he or she is a veteran or member of the armed forces or child or spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces; require. Amends 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.1 - 389.195) by adding sec. 123a.
Sponsor: Ken Goike
A resolution to declare September 21, 2012, as Alzheimer's Action Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Taxation; other; severance tax to fund the qualified forest program; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Human services; medical services; use of assessment tool for payment of medicaid funds for developmentally disabled individuals; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.10e) by adding sec. 109k.
Sponsor: David Agema
Children; protection; mandatory reporting requirements for child abuse or child neglect; expand to include coaches and school volunteers. Amends sec. 3 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.623).
Sponsor: Sean McCann
Insurance; life; insurable interests; amend insurance code to provide for insurable interest of trustees. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2210a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1102'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Trade; securities; filing fees for uniform securities act; revise. Amends sec. 410 of 2008 PA 551 (MCL 451.2410).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Financial institutions; generally; deposit of stolen property in certain depository institutions; limit availability of treble damages under revised judicature act Amends sec. 2919a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2919a).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Counties; employees and officers; removal of county executive by governor under certain circumstances; provide for. Amends title & secs. 9 & 9a of 1973 PA 139 (MCL 45.559 & 45.559a) & adds sec. 9b.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Consumer protection; unfair trade practices; sale of mattresses advertised as new or custom-made; prohibit if manufactured with any material from used mattresses. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903).
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Alzheimer's Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Insurance; health; retrospective audits and reimbursement requests; limit health plan ability to request. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2006a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5908'12
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Insurance; health care corporations; retrospective audits and reimbursement requests; limit health plan ability to request. Amends sec. 403 of 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1403). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5909'12
Sponsor: Gail Haines
Transportation; funds; distribution of comprehensive transportation fund; modify. Amends sec. 10e of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660e).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Property tax; exemptions; real property leased to a charitable nonprofit organization and used as a retail store; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7oo.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
A resolution to declare September 19, 2012, as No Texting While Driving - Pledge Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Randy Richardville
Civil rights; public records; freedom of information act open government commission; create. Amends 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 - 15.246) by adding sec. 10a.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
State financing and management; funds; oil and gas royalty revenue earmarked to state parks endowment fund; require to earmark funds to Michigan transportation fund for local roads when cap is reached. Amends sec. 1904 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1904). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1274'12
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Counties; employees and officers; removal of county executive by governor under certain circumstances; provide for. Amends title of 1966 PA 293 (MCL 45.501 - 45.521) & adds sec. 14a.
Sponsor: George Darany
Crimes; other; limitations on markup of sale of tickets to 10% over face value; provide for, and require posting of certain information on certain internet websites. Amends sec. 465 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.465).
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Transportation; funds; Michigan transportation fund; amend to provide for expenditure of money from the endowment fund. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.65 - 247.675) by adding sec. 10q. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1273'12
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Juveniles; criminal procedure; juvenile competency standards; revise. Amends sec. 1, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.1) & adds secs. 18n, 18o, 18p, 18q, 18r & 18s to ch. XIIA.
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Occupations; inspectors; nationally certified fire inspectors; allow to register electrical and mechanical inspectors for purpose of inspecting fire safety systems and plan reviews. Amends sec. 11 of 1986 PA 54 (MCL 338.2311).
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Education; curricula; implementation of certain common core standards in this state; prohibit. Amends sec. 1278 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278) & adds sec. 1278c.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Juveniles; criminal procedure; juvenile competency and culpability; clarify. Amends secs. 498d, 498e & 498h of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1498d et seq.) & adds secs. 1060, 1060a, 1060b, 1060c, 1062, 1064, 1066, 1068, 1070, 1072 & 1074.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Public utilities; electric utilities; electric utilities applying for a financing order to finance all new water and pollution control facilities required by any environmental protection agency rule or regulation; require. Amends secs. 10h & 10i of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10h & 460.10i).
Sponsor: Amanda Price
Libraries; district; summary of ballot language regarding district library millages; allow. Amends secs. 18 & 21 of 1989 PA 24 (MCL 397.188 & 397.191).
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
State financing and management; funds; requirement for state agencies to post certain public expenditures; provide for. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 447.
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Property tax; delinquent taxes; additional interest upon forfeiture; permit waiver under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 78g of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78g).
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
Occupations; other; practice of surgical technology; define, require continuing education, and require surgical facilities to post job openings on certain websites. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20174.
Sponsor: Mike Callton
Natural resources; wetlands; permit exemptions for wetlands and inland lakes and streams; revise, and require more information from department justifying denial of any part 13 permits. Amends secs. 1307, 1311, 30103, 30104, 30305, 30306, 30311a, 30311d, 32513 & 32514 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307 et seq.) & repeals secs. 30325 & 30329 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30325 & 324.30329).
Sponsor: Jim Stamas
Crimes; penalties; crime of soliciting sex act from a minor who is at least 16 years of age; increase penalties. Amends secs. 448 & 451 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.448 & 750.451).
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of soliciting a minor 16 years of age or older to commit prostitution; provide to reflect increased penalty. Amends sec. 16w, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16w). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1213'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Law enforcement; investigations; electronic video recording of child interrogations; require. Amends 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.621 - 722.638) by adding sec. 8f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5870'12, HB 5872'12
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Children; protection; videorecorded statements; allow to be used in child protective services hearings, increase fines, and require to retain for certain period of time. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.17b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5870'12, HB 5871'12
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
A resolution to call on the House Standing Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics to conduct an investigation, with public hearings in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, of any ethics misconduct, violations of House Rules, or misuse of state resources by members and staff in the candidate filings for the 76th House District.
Sponsor: Richard Hammel
Property tax; exemptions; principal residence exemption for police and fire personnel who reside and work in same county; provide for. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7qq.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Sales tax; exemptions; tax-exempt status on aggregate sales for fund-raising purposes for certain nonprofit organizations; include veterans service organizations. Amends sec. 4o of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54o).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
A resolution to call on Speaker James "Jase" Bolger to step aside pending completion of the one-person grand jury investigation into suspected crimes and offenses committed by him and others related to the election rigging scandal in the 76th House District.
Sponsor: Vicki Barnett
Property tax; principal residence exemption; individual moving into assisted living facility; allow to retain principal residence exemption. Amends sec. 7cc of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc).
Sponsor: Robert Genetski
Local government; financing; municipal budget stabilization fund; increase. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 30 (MCL 141.443).
Sponsor: Woodrow Stanley
Property tax; assessments; assessment cap on transfer of property; retain. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Sales tax; definitions; definition of prewritten computer software; revise. Amends sec. 1a of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51a).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Income tax; forms; annual return form; revise to include questions about city income tax liability. Amends sec. 471 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.471).
Sponsor: Jim Townsend
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to take all necessary steps and actions to rein in the Internal Revenue Service’s inappropriate interpretation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act related to a federal health insurance exchange and taxation.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Health; other; auto-injectable epinephrine device; allow prescriber's to prescribe and pharmacists to dispense to school boards under certain circumstances and limit liability. Amends secs. 17745, 17751, 17754 & 17757 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17745 et seq.) & adds sec. 17744a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5865'12
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
Public utilities; consumer services; provision regarding customer reporting of meter reading for energy usage; modify. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 9e.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Elections; candidates; residency requirement for state senate and state representative candidates; modify. Amends sec. 161 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.161). TIE BAR WITH: HJR AAA'12
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Elections; offenses; penalties for promising, providing, or accepting valuable consideration to run for political office; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931c.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Health; screening; screening for lead exposure in children 12-24 months; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5474d.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to declare September 10-14, 2012, as Home Education Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact a comprehensive federal farm bill before the current farm bill expires on September 30, 2012.
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Elections; candidates; candidate affidavit attesting to validity of nominating petition signatures; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 558a.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Highways; name; certain bridge in Jackson county; designate as the "Officer James Bonneau Memorial Bridge". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1077.
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Use tax; definitions; definition of prewritten computer software; revise. Amends sec. 2b of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.92b).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Elections; recounts; recount deposit; increase, and clarify the refunding of money deposited. Amends secs. 867 & 881 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.867 & 168.881).
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Insurance; no-fault; claims for damage to motor vehicle; require adjuster to examine damaged vehicle. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3038.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Crimes; other; penalties for willful omission of data; provide for. Amends sec. 492a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.492a).
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Insurance; no-fault; serious impairment of body function; revise statutory requirements. Amends sec. 3135 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3135).
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Elections; candidates; residency requirement for state senate and state representative candidates; modify. Amends sec. 7, art. IV of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Labor; fair employment practices; local regulations that conflict with federal labor laws; prohibit. Creates new act.
Sponsor: David Agema
Education; school districts; auto-injectable epinephrine device to be present at all public schools; require. Amends secs. 1178 & 1179 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1178 & 380.1179) & adds sec. 1179a.
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund.
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Retirement; state employees; prohibition on employment after retirement; modify. Amends sec. 68c of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.68c).
Sponsor: Mark Meadows
Elections; candidates; candidates changing political party affiliation before filing deadline; permit political party to select a replacement candidate under certain circumstances. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 550a.
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; candidates changing political party affiliation; require to return campaign contributions including interest to contributor. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 45a.
Sponsor: Bob Constan
Elections; registration; electronic registration for voting and address revisions; allow, and clarify secretary of state's powers and duties. Amends secs. 31, 509v, 509w & 509x of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.31 et seq.).
Sponsor: Gretchen Whitmer
Retirement; judges; health reimbursement account; establish, and require contributions under certain circumstances. Amends title & secs. 105, 106, 111, 214, 214a, 217, 305 & 714 of 1992 PA 234 (MCL 38.2105 et seq.) & adds secs. 214b, 309 & 310.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Criminal procedure; evidence; consideration of videorecorded statements in certain proceedings; expand. Amends sec. 2163a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2163a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5871'12, HB 5872'12
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Land use; zoning and growth management; structures used for measurement of wind speed; authorize in agricultural zones. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702) by adding sec. 205b.
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Elections; candidates; filing of nominating petition, qualifying petition, filing fee, affidavit of candidacy, or affidavit of identity; require certain candidates to appear in person. Amends sec. 558 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.558).
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Environmental protection; solid waste; manure, paunch, or filter-cake by-product; exempt from definition of solid waste when used for an agricultural purpose. Amends sec. 11506 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11506).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Civil rights; public records; statewide standards for freedom of information act costs; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 10 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.234 et seq.).
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Campaign finance; campaign practices; do-not-call list for automated political telephone calls; provide for. Amends secs. 2, 5 & 11 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.202 et seq.) & adds sec. 48.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
A resolution recognizing September 2012 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Elections; absent voters; overseas and military voters; allow absentee ballots postmarked by the close of the polls on election day to be counted and tabulated. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a).
Sponsor: Gretchen Whitmer
Records; death; maternal deaths; require physicians and certain health facilities to report to department as part of health information system. Amends secs. 2617, 2631 & 2632 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2617 et seq.).
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Deb Shaughnessy
Environmental protection; water pollution; oceangoing vessels engaging in port operations; authorize permit if ballast tanks have been flushed with sea water. Amends sec. 3112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3112).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of failing to place information in patient's medical records or charts to conceal responsibility for injury, sickness, or death; enact. Amends sec. 16x, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16x). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5860'12
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Energy; other; ethanol fuel standards; establish. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 4a of 1984 PA 44 (MCL 290.642 et seq.).
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
Courts; judges; election of or appointment to a judicial office of person who has reached 70 years of age; remove prohibition. Amends sec. 19, art. VI of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
A resolution to declare September 11-17, 2012, as Patriot Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
Businesses; business corporations; processing of certificate to renew assumed name and fee; revise. Amends secs. 217 & 1060 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.1217 & 450.2060).
Sponsor: Roy Schmidt
Cities; other; failure to pay civil fine and costs imposed by a city administrative hearings bureau; penalize under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 4q of 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.4q).
Sponsor: Virgil Smith
Income tax; checkoff; contribution to Michigan Alzheimer's association fund; provide for check-off option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4519'11
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Explosives; licensing; regulation of fireworks sales by local units of government; authorize under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 7 of 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.457).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Law enforcement; other; reporting information regarding surveillance cameras; require. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Property tax; appeals; local units of government to pass resolution to shorten time period of board of review hearings; allow. Amends sec. 30 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.30).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Children; protection; best interest of the child determination relating to child abuse and neglect; modify. Amends secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 7, 7a & 7b of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.22 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 6f.
Sponsor: Kurt Damrow
Income tax; other; ALS of Michigan ("Lou Gehrig's disease") fund; provide for. Creates a new act.
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Civil procedure; foreclosure; power of a home rule city's department of administrative hearings to foreclose on property; establish. Amends sec. 4r of 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.4r).
Sponsor: Tupac Hunter
Use tax; collections; tax for use or consumption for a manufacturer that affixes a product to real estate; clarify. Amends sec. 3a of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.93a).
Sponsor: Peter MacGregor
State agencies (existing); technology, management, and budget; reimbursement for special elections; provide for. Amends secs. 353 & 358 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1353 & 18.1358).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Agriculture; animals; disease testing of swine under certain circumstances; require. Amends sec. 33 of 1992 PA 239 (MCL 287.833).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Income tax; other; Michigan Alzheimer's association fund; create, and earmark revenue. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4518'11
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Land use; zoning and growth management; persons delinquent in paying blight violation fines; allow cities to make ineligible for zoning approvals. Amends sec. 406 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3406).
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Consumer protection; other; Michigan penal code provision relating to certain events; exclude ticket sales under event tickets act. Amends sec. 465 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.465) & adds sec. 465b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5828'12
Sponsor: Kevin Cotter
Transportation; funds; financial performance audits; require of the department of treasury. Amends secs. 9a, 10c, 12, 13 & 20a of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.659a et seq.).
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
Income tax; checkoff; funding for ALS of Michigan ("Lou Gehrig's disease") fund; create. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435).
Sponsor: Mike Callton
Human services; medical services; Michigan compliance with expanding medicaid coverage to certain poverty level; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 105c.
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Income tax; other; boy scouts of Michigan fund act; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Timothy Greimel
Administrative procedure; rules; demonstration that proposed rule is necessary and suitable; require. Amends sec. 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.245).
Sponsor: Ken Goike
Taxation; other; airport parking tax adjustments related to health care; clarify. Amends sec. 7a of 1987 PA 248 (MCL 207.377a).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Gaming; lottery; lottery winners; require lottery bureau to share names with certain other state agencies. Amends 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.1 - 432.47) by adding sec. 32a.
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Corrections; parole; standard of review for parole board release decisions; modify, and allow for attorney general intervention. Amends sec. 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234).
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Children; abduction; uniform child abduction prevention act; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Elections; other; filing deadline for local ballot question; modify. Amends secs. 312 & 646a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.312 & 168.646a).
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Crimes; weapons; certain procedures for purchase and possession of pistols; revise. Amends secs. 223, 224b, 231a, 232a & 239a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.223 et seq.) & repeals sec. 231b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.231b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5225'11
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain firearm violations; revise to reflect changes in substantive laws. Amends secs 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b & 777.16m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5225'11, HB 5499'12
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Property tax; principal residence exemption; appeal process for principal residence exemption; revise. Amends sec. 7cc of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Retirement; public school employees; member contributions; increase contribution to member investment plan and require all Tier 1 members to contribute at least 5% of compensation. Amends title & secs. 5, 6, 8, 25, 28, 41, 41a, 42, 43a, 43e, 81b, 84, 91, 108, 124 & 131 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1305 et seq.); adds secs. 43g, 59, 81d, 84b, 91a, 92b, 93 & 131a & repeals sec. 43d of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1343d).
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov
Natural resources; hunting; gray wolf; include in game list and authorize hunting season. Amends secs. 40103 & 43503 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40103 & 324.43503) & adds secs. 40110b & 43528b.
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Elections; candidates; filing deadline for certain public offices; extend under certain circumstances and require incumbent candidates to file earlier. Amends secs. 163, 164, 166, 193, 194, 196, 224, 225, 227, 254, 256 & 257 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.163 et seq.).
Sponsor: Thomas Hooker
Counties; boards and commissions; act authorizing a county to levy a special tax or appropriate from the county general fund for the purpose of advertising agricultural advantages; repeal. Repeals 1913 PA 88 (MCL 46.161).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Elections; absent voters; electronic return of absentee ballots for overseas and military voters; allow. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a).
Sponsor: Coleman Young
Income tax; credit; credit for donated medicaid services by a physician; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 280.
Sponsor: James Ananich
Natural resources; nonnative species; bush autumn olive; include on restricted species list. Amends sec. 41301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.41301).
Sponsor: Nancy Jenkins-Arno
Courts; other; certain court fees; exempt prosecuting attorneys from paying. Amends secs. 321 & 2529 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.321 & 600.2529).
Sponsor: Bob Constan
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising plate for Sleeping Bear dunes national lakeshore; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811u.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Property tax; other; assessment increase for mobile homes; provide for and index annually. Amends secs. 41 & 42 of 1959 PA 243 (MCL 125.1041 & 125.1042).
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Insurance; property and casualty; pay-as-you-drive automobile insurance; allow insurers to offer. Amends sec. 2111 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2111) & adds sec. 2111b.
Sponsor: Coleman Young
Law enforcement; training; certification requirement for law enforcement officers; provide a refresher course for certain individuals. Amends 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.601 - 28.616) by adding sec. 9e.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Agriculture; animals; penalties for feral swine running at large; increase fines under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 328 (MCL 433.12).
Sponsor: Howard Walker
Highways; name; portion of I-94 in Kalamazoo county; designate as the "Officer Eric Zapata Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 69.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Courts; other; audio recording of court proceedings by parties; allow. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 1488.
Sponsor: Kurt Damrow
Crimes; penalties; crime of soliciting sex act from a minor who is at least 16 years of age; increase penalties. Amends secs. 448 & 451 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.448 & 750.451).
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Traffic control; driver license; road test for commercial driver license; provide waiver for certain veterans. Amends sec. 312e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.312e).
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Corrections; parole; review of certain documentation presented to parole board; require crime victim access. Amends sec. 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.235).
Sponsor: Charles Brunner
Courts; records; digital court records and electronically filing court papers; allow. Amends secs. 832, 859, 1427, 2137 & 8344 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.832 et seq.); adds secs. 1426 & 1428 & repeals 1949 PA 66 (MCL 780.221 - 780.225).
Sponsor: Bob Constan
Agriculture; animals; containment regulations for swine raised outside of an enclosed building; clarify. Amends 1988 PA 466 (MCL 287.701 - 287.746) by adding sec. 17b.
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Agriculture; animals; official identification on swine; require. Amends 1988 PA 466 (MCL 287.701 - 287.746) by adding sec. 11c.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of soliciting a minor 16 years of age or older to commit prostitution; provide to reflect increased penalty. Amends sec. 16w, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16w). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5809'12
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Crime victims; rights; review of certain documentation presented to parole board; require crime victim access. Amends secs. 19 & 21 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.769 & 780.771). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5779'12
Sponsor: Charles Brunner
Economic development; neighborhood enterprise zones; neighborhood enterprise zone eligibility; expand. Amends sec. 4 of 1992 PA 147 (MCL 207.774).
Sponsor: Coleman Young
Traffic control; other; basic driver improvement course; modify eligibility requirements, allow secretary of state to revoke a sponsor's approved status, and expand approved sponsor requirements. Amends secs. 3a & 320d of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.3a & 257.320d).
Sponsor: Charles Moss
Education; school districts; ban on use of sunscreen in schools; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1180.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Elections; other; county committee references; modify to county executive committee. Amends secs. 592, 593, 594, 595, 598, 599, 601, 602 & 608 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.592 et seq.).
Sponsor: Pete Lund
Consumer protection; other; sale or resale of tickets to certain entertainment events and shows; regulate. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5827'12
Sponsor: Kevin Cotter
Income tax; checkoff; boy scouts of Michigan fund; provide for. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4244'11
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Civil procedure; garnishment; garnishment for failure to pay fines or costs ordered under the home rule cities act; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 4027.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
A resolution recognizing September 9-15, 2012, as Home Education Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: David Robertson
Construction; permits; persons delinquent in paying blight violation fines; allow cities to make ineligible for construction code approval. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 9.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; offense variable 10 related to the exploitation of a vulnerable victim; expand definition of predatory conduct to include preoffense conduct directed at a law enforcement officer posing as a potential victim. Amends sec. 40, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.40).
Sponsor: Deb Shaughnessy
Torts; product liability; cap on damages; eliminate if injury or death resulted from use of a taser. Amends sec. 2946a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2946a).
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; distribution of funds from sale of fund-raising license plate for girl scouts of America; clarify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 2010 PA 347 (MCL 206.923 & 206.924). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1227'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
A resolution to declare September 9, 2012, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Life Insurance Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
State financing and management; bonds; municipal bond authority; allow to create an emergency loan board loan. Amends secs. 3, 7, 8 & 13 of 1985 PA 227 (MCL 141.1053 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5566'12, HB 5567'12, HB 5568'12, HB 5569'12
Sponsor: Bill Rogers
A resolution to call on the Kent County Prosecutor and Attorney General to immediately re-open the investigation into the election rigging scandal in the 76th House District.
Sponsor: Kate Segal
Appropriations; supplemental; multidepartment supplemental; provide for fiscal year 2011-2012. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Charles Moss
Natural resources; sand dunes; local ordinances more protective of dunes; preempt and require impact that is significant and unreasonable on a local-unit-wide basis to justify denial of permit or variance, limit right to request formal hearing to applicant and adjacent landowner, place burden of proof on department, and require issuance of permits for driveways and accessibility measures under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 35301, 35302, 35304, 35305, 35306, 35310, 35311, 35312, 35313, 35316, 35317, 35319, 35320, 35321, 35322 & 35323 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.35301 et seq.); adds secs. 35311a & 35311b & repeals sec. 35326 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.35326).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Civil procedure; remedies; wrongful imprisonment for crime; provide compensation for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0060'11
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Gaming; lottery; sale of advertising on club keno lottery games; allow, and earmark revenues. Amends title & secs. 11 & 18 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.11 & 432.18) & adds sec. 45.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Occupations; dental hygienists; supervision of assistants during certain procedures; authorize. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16626.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Human services; services or financial assistance; suspicion-based drug testing for public assistance recipients; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10d.
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Human services; other; public assistance recipients to perform community service as a condition of eligibility; require. Amends secs. 57b & 57f of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57b & 400.57f).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
State financing and management; funds; homeowner protection fund; establish to receive money from consent judgment with mortgage loan servicers. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Human services; services or financial assistance; applicant substance abuse testing; include in eligibility criteria for family independence assistance program benefits. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 57v.
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Family law; marriage and divorce; provision regarding name change upon divorce; revise to make gender neutral. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1905 PA 299 (MCL 552.391). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5766'12
Sponsor: Marcia Hovey-Wright
Crimes; other; gaining access to agricultural production facility through false statement or representation; prohibit and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 411x.
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Appropriations; supplemental; capital outlay supplemental to provide appropriations from the Michigan natural resources trust fund; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of State Police Bay City State Police Post.
Sponsor: Charles Brunner
Health; home health care; home health care agencies; require to be licensed. Amends secs. 1104, 20106, 20115, 20142, 21325, 21766 & 22205 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1104 et seq.) & adds pt. 218.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Crime victims; rights; victim notification of paroled prisoner escape, commutation, death, or parole board hearing; require. Amends secs. 19, 20 & 21 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.769 et seq.).
Sponsor: Nancy Jenkins-Arno
Housing; landlord and tenants; security deposit; establish certain procedural deadlines. Amends secs. 9, 12 & 13 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.609 et seq.).
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Income tax; credit; earned income tax credit and matching grant program; restore and create. Amends title & sec. 272 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.272) & adds sec. 272a.
Sponsor: James Ananich
Higher education; financial aid; scholarships and grants for certain primary care health professionals and students; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 2763 & 2765. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5770'12, HB 5771'12, HB 5772'12
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Courts; funding; forensic laboratory funding act; reestablish, and increase assessment. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5791'12
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Vehicles; registration; automobile insurance reporting requirements; allow insured or entity entitled to benefits or payments to obtain policy information submitted by an insurer to the secretary of state. Amends sec. 227 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.227). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5787'12
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Income tax; credit; credit for expenditures for certain educational supplies; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 277.
Sponsor: Maureen Stapleton
A resolution to declare September 16-22, 2012, as Teen Cancer Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Local government; other; allocating costs of consulting study for municipal or school district consolidation or for sharing services; provide for. Amends 1968 PA 2 (MCL 141.421 - 141.440a) by adding sec. 3a.
Sponsor: Timothy Greimel
Traffic control; traffic regulation; authorized agent of county road commission; allow to carry firearm under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 726c of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.726c).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Income tax; rate; alternative tax credit for certain corporate income tax taxpayers; create. Amends sec. 623 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.623) & adds sec. 672.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Property; condemnation; United Nations agenda 21; prohibit implementation of recommendation interfering with property rights. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Gregory MacMaster
Watercraft; other; boat liveries; require additional information on application for permit, revise definition of navigable water livery boat, and sunset land acquisition cap upon legislative adoption of strategic plan. Amends secs. 503, 44501, 44516, 44518, 44520a, 44522 & 80124 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.503 et seq.).
Sponsor: John Moolenaar
Courts; funding; judicial system fund; amend allocation funds to reflect reenactment of forensic laboratory funding act. Amends sec. 181 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.181). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5790'12
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Natural resources; nonnative species; list of prohibited species or restricted species; remove department authority to revise. Amends secs. 41301 & 41302 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.41301 & 324.41302).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Higher education; financial aid; scholarships and grants for certain primary care health professionals and students; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 2755 & 2757. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5770'12, HB 5772'12, HB 5773'12
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Education; discipline; state law regarding mandatory expulsion for certain actions; modify if bullying is involved and require certain interventions after report of bullying. Amends secs. 1310b & 1311 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1310b & 380.1311).
Sponsor: Alberta Talabi
Insurance; property and casualty; insurance renaissance zones; allow certain cities to create. Amends secs. 2106, 2111 & 3104 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2106 et seq.) & adds ch. 25A.
Sponsor: Lisa Howze
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising plates for girl scouts of America; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811v. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1226'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Insurance; no-fault; proof of insurance for automobile insurance policies; allow release of information by secretary of state. Amends sec. 3101a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3101a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5788'12
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Economic development; local development financing; number of smart zones; increase. Amends secs. 2, 3, 4, 11b, 12, 12a, 12c & 12c[1] of 1986 PA 281 (MCL 125.2152 et seq.).
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
A resolution proclaiming the week of September 10, 2012, as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Higher education; financial aid; scholarships and grants for certain primary care health professionals and students; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27A. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5771'12, HB 5772'12, HB 5773'12
Sponsor: James Ananich
Economic development; other; business improvement districts; modify. Amends secs. 10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10i, 10k & 10l of 1961 PA 120 (MCL 125.990 et seq.); adds sec. 10n & repeals sec. 10d of 1961 PA 120 (MCL 125.990d).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Health; pharmaceuticals; pharmacist interchanging an anticonvulsant drug without notification to and consent of prescribing physician and patient; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17769.
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
A resolution to encourage and express support for the Michigan Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center in its pursuit of designation as a Federal Aviation Administration Center of Excellence.
Sponsor: John Moolenaar
Campaign finance; campaign practices; do-not-call list for automated political telephone calls; provide for. Amends secs. 2, 5 & 11 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.202 et seq.) & adds sec. 48.
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
A concurrent resolution approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of Technology, Management and Budget State Facility Preservation Projects-Phase I and III Group P State Surplus Facility Special Maintenance (the "Facility").
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
School aid; other; provisions regarding hardship advances and repayment of emergency loans; amend state school aid act to provide for. Amends sec. 15 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1615). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5566'12, HB 5567'12, HB 5569'12, HB 5570'12
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Health facilities; certificate of need; all-payer claims database; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 22216, 22217 & 22218.
Sponsor: James Marleau
A resolution designating September 11-17, 2012, as Michigan Patriot Week.
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
A resolution recognizing September 2012 as National Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Higher education; financial aid; scholarships and grants for certain primary care health professionals and students; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 2759 & 2761. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5770'12, HB 5771'12, HB 5773'12
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
Labor; hours and wages; family education leave act; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Human services; other; support for certain voluntary home visiting programs for primarily new and expectant families; clarify. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Wayne County Community College District relative to the Wayne County Community College District Northwest Campus Replacement Construction Project.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Education; financing; permissible uses for school operating millages and repayment of hardship advances and emergency loans; amend revised school code regarding. Amends secs. 1211 & 1216 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1211 & 380.1216). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5566'12, HB 5568'12, HB 5569'12, HB 5570'12
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Traffic control; traffic regulation; requirement for operator of vehicle to activate interior lights during a traffic stop during certain hours; implement. Amends sec. 602a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.602a).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
State; escheats; uniform unclaimed property act; modify look-back period to 5 years. Amends secs. 30 & 32 of 1995 PA 29 (MCL 567.250 & 567.252).
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
State financing and management; funds; disposition of surplus funds from emergency municipal loan act; clarify. Amends sec. 1 of 1855 PA 105 (MCL 21.141). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5566'12, HB 5567'12, HB 5568'12, HB 5570'12
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
Local government; other; authorized loan amounts under the emergency municipal loan act; revise, and make other general revisions. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 of 1980 PA 243 (MCL 141.931 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 6a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5567'12, HB 5568'12, HB 5569'12, HB 5570'12
Sponsor: Cindy Denby
State financing and management; budget; statewide single audit; implement. Amends sec. 461 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1461).
Sponsor: Cindy Denby
Agriculture; weights and measures; uniform standards and regulations; modify. Amends secs. 10a, 10b, 28c, 28d, 29, 31 & 31a of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.610a et seq.) & adds sec. 28e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5595'12
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Income tax; collections; withholding requirements for certain qualified charitable gift annuities and for flow-through entities; clarify. Amends sec. 703 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.703).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Agriculture; weights and measures; uniform standards and regulations; modify. Amends secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9a & 9b of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.602 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5596'12
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Weapons; firearms; definition of pistol; modify, and provide for a grandfather clause under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 222 & 223 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.222 & 750.223) & adds sec. 228. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0761'11, SB 0762'11
Sponsor: Michael Green
Economic development; corridor improvement; certain joint authorities; provide for. Amends secs. 2, 4, 6 & 8 of 2005 PA 280 (MCL 125.2872 et seq.).
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
Employment security; benefits; eligibility restrictions that apply to family members of certain business owners; remove. Amends sec. 46 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.46).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Weapons; firearms; definition of pistol; modify. Amends sec. 2951 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2951). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0760'11, SB 0761'11
Sponsor: James Marleau
Criminal procedure; other; development of investigative protocols and abuse and neglect interview protocols for vulnerable adults; require by certain agencies. Amends sec. 11b of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.11b).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Courts; probate court; fee charged by probate judge to perform marriages; authorize, and require fee to be paid to probate court in county where ceremony is performed. Amends sec. 874 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.874). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0698'11
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Elections; qualified voter file; active and inactive qualified voter files; create, require ballot tracker program to be used by local governments, and require the secretary of state to send notice to an elector when receiving a surrendered state driver license of that elector. Amends secs. 509r, 509aa, 658, 659 & 661 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509r et seq.) & adds sec. 764c.
Sponsor: David Robertson
Appropriations; supplemental; capital outlay supplemental for fiscal year 2011-2012; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Controlled substances; schedules; certain synthetic substances; classify as schedule 1 controlled substances and prohibit sales and offer to sell certain products represented to have the effects of certain controlled substances. Amends secs. 7212, 7401, 7402, 7403 & 7404 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7212 et seq.) & adds sec. 7417.
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain campaign finance crimes; create. Amends sec. 11e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11e).
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
Employment security; reports; look-back period in reporting for professional employer organization; modify. Amends sec. 13m of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.13m).
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
Natural resources; hunting; hunters helping farmers program; create. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 43526a & repeals sec. 43526a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43526a).
Sponsor: John Proos
Juveniles; other; court-appointed guardianship of minors in EPIC cases; eliminate. Amends secs. 18 & 18g, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18 & 712A.18g).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Elections; voters; declaration of United States citizenship when voting or applying for an absent voter ballot; require. Amends secs. 523 & 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.523 & 168.759) & adds sec. 766a.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Watercraft; other; livery boats; exclude nonmotorized rafts and boats used by dwelling-renters from definition, exclude nonmotorized canoes and kayaks from inspection requirement, and revise fees for inspection of boats used on certain navigable waters. Amends secs. 1301, 2035, 44501, 44511, 44516, 44518, 44520, 44520a & 44524 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301 et seq.); adds sec. 44522a & repeals secs. 44514 & 44517 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.44514 & 324.44517).
Sponsor: Harold Haugh
Campaign finance; campaign practices; multisection revisions; provide for. Amends secs. 15, 32, 34, 36, 47 & 55 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215 et seq.).
Sponsor: David Robertson
Occupations; business licensing and regulation; purchases of plastic bulk merchandise containers; regulate dealers and transactions. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Environmental protection; permits; permit processing period; extend at request of applicant under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 1307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Elections; other; general amendments; provide for. Amends secs. 22e, 32, 53, 55, 56, 93, 95, 96, 133, 135, 136, 163, 165, 166, 193, 195, 196, 198, 224, 226, 227, 254, 255, 257, 303, 322, 326, 349, 352, 354, 357, 381, 409b, 413, 413a, 426d, 433, 433a, 467b, 467c, 477, 480, 551, 624, 644e, 644f, 712, 737a & 973 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.22e et seq.); adds secs. 483a, 932c & 932e & repeals secs. 343a, 474, 649 & 707 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.343a et seq.).
Sponsor: David Robertson
Weapons; firearms; definition of pistol; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0760'11, SB 0762'11
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Elections; registration; photograph identification for in-person voter registration applicants; require, and provide registration and training of third-party voter registration organizations. Amends sec. 509v of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509v) & adds sec. 497c.
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations; enact. Amends sec. 11d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0823'11
Sponsor: David Robertson
Highways; name; portion of I-94; designate as the "Auxiliary Lieutenant Dan Kromer Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1070.
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
State financing and management; other; audits of contract expenditures for organizations that provide service contract for the state; provide for. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 470.
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Counties; boards and commissions; membership on county department of veterans' affairs; modify eligibility criteria. Amends sec. 1 of 1953 PA 192 (MCL 35.621).
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
Crimes; other; distribution, possession, or use of cellular telephone or other wireless communication device in a jail; prohibit, and provide for confiscation and disposal of those cellular telephones and wireless devices. Amends 1981 PA 7 (MCL 801.261 - 801.267) by adding sec. 2a.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Courts; district court; fee charged by district judges and magistrates to perform marriages; authorize state court administrative office to set fee and require fee to be paid to district court in the district where wedding is performed. Amends sec. 8316 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8316). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0698'11
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Health facilities; nursing homes; reporting requirements for abuse or neglect in nursing homes; modify. Amends sec. 21771 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.21771).
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Human services; food assistance; replacement costs for lost or stolen bridge card; clarify. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14l.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Criminal procedure; arrests; complainant's signature requirement to file a criminal complaint in cases alleging vulnerable adult abuse; prohibit magistrate from refusing to accept complaint because signed upon information and belief by individual other than the victim. Amends sec. 1a, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 764.1a).
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of purchasing or selling stolen plastic bulk merchandise containers; provide for. Amends sec. 14h, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14h). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0721'11
Sponsor: James Marleau
Vehicles; driver training; fingerprint and criminal history record information requirements under driver education provider and instructor act; revise, and reduce hours of behind-the-wheel training required under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 29, 35 & 59 of 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.649 et seq.).
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Campaign finance; statements and reports; ballot question and political party committee filing requirements; modify. Amends secs. 3, 4, 6, 11, 33 & 35 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0753'11
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Family law; marriage and divorce; persons authorized to solemnize marriage; allow district judges, district court magistrates, and probate judges to perform marriages anywhere in the state. Amends sec. 7 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.7).
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Elections; other; absent voting counting board; revise procedure, and require minor political parties to provide notice of county caucus or state convention to nominate candidates. Amends secs. 569a, 671, 792a & 871 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.569a et seq.) & adds sec. 686b.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Housing; housing development authority; oversight for the administration of state and federal housing programs; clarify. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
A resolution to declare August 2012 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
Crimes; fraud; crime of obtaining signature by fraud and penalties for financial exploitation of vulnerable adults; increase under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 159g, 174a & 273 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.159g et seq.).
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Construction; code; log walls; permit in residential buildings under certain conditions. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 13f.
Sponsor: Michael Green
Corrections; other; use of prison labor by private contractor; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 2, 6 & 7a of 1968 PA 15 (MCL 800.322 et seq.).
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
State; buildings; flags of the United States and the state of Michigan flown at state buildings or sold by state agencies; require to be made in the United States. Amends title of 1911 PA 209 (MCL 2.21 - 2.27) & adds sec. 2a.
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Property tax; classification; requirements to withdraw commercial forestland from ad valorem property tax; modify. Amends sec. 51108 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.51108).
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain fraud and embezzlement violations; revise. Amends secs. 16i & 16o, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16i & 777.16o). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0459'11
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Probate; guardians and conservators; miscellaneous provisions in EPIC regarding legally incapacitated and other protected and vulnerable individuals; revise. Amends secs. 2802, 2803, 2804, 5314, 5315, 5410, 5422 & 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2802 et seq.) & adds secs. 5306a & 5319.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
State; interstate compacts and agreements; review by attorney general; require. Amends 1846 RS 12 (MCL 14.28 - 14.35) by adding sec. 32a.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Vehicles; trucks; permissible weight of certain truck and trailer combinations used to transport boats from the manufacturer; increase. Amends sec. 719 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.719).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Natural resources; fishing; crossbows for fishing; allow department of natural resources to issue order allowing the use of. Amends sec. 48703 of PA 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48703).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Law enforcement; reports; Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert program; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Human services; food assistance; issuance of bridge card to inmates; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10e.
Sponsor: Robert Genetski
Criminal procedure; evidence; testimony of a vulnerable adult; allow to be presented by videotape or closed-circuit television under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 2163a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2163a).
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Counties; employees and officers; establishment of elderly and vulnerable adult death review team; allow county medical examiner to establish and prescribe its powers and duties. Amends secs. 1c, 2 & 3 of 1953 PA 181 (MCL 52.201c et seq.).
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
Children; foster care; criteria for eligibility in the mentored youth hunting program; clarify. Amends sec. 9 of 1935 PA 220 (MCL 400.209).
Sponsor: Rick Olson
Food; service establishments; food services laws and regulations; modify. Amends secs. 1101, 1105, 1107, 1109, 1111, 1113, 2119, 2125, 2127, 2129, 3103, 3105, 3125, 3127, 3133, 4102, 4103, 4105, 4111, 4117, 4123, 4125, 4127, 4129, 5101, 5105, 6101, 6107, 6129, 6135, 7101, 7113, 7133, 7137 & 8107 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1101 et seq.); adds secs. 2132, 4114, 7104, 7112 & 7114 & repeals sec. 2103 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.2103) & 1963 PA 244 (MCL 289.321 - 289.336).
Sponsor: Cindy Denby
Insurance; essential; use of credit information and credit scoring; regulate. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding ch. 21A. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'11, HB 4594'11, HB 4595'11, HB 4596'11
Sponsor: John Gleason
Income tax; rate; rate reduction; begin on October 1, 2012. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Insurance; essential; use of credit information and credit scoring; regulate. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2157. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'11, HB 4594'11, HB 4595'11, SB 0300'11
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Sales tax; distribution; percentage of sales tax collected on motor fuel to be earmarked to transportation funding in 2013; establish. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75).
Sponsor: John Proos
Corrections; alternatives; sunset for boot camp program; eliminate. Amends sec. 34a of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234a).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Insurance; essential; use of credit information and credit scoring; regulate. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2154. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'11, HB 4594'11, HB 4596'11, SB 0300'11
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Property tax; payment and collection; summer collection of certain winter taxes; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 44a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.44a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0323'11
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Income tax; exemptions; personal exemption; increase. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 30a.
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Property tax; payment and collection; summer tax collection for municipalities; modify. Amends secs. 34d, 35 & 37 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.34d et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0322'11
Sponsor: John Proos
School aid; membership; age and date requirement for entering school and being counted in membership; revise in school aid act. Amends sec. 6 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4513'11
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Insurance; essential; use of credit information and credit scoring; regulate. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding secs. 2153 & 2156. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'11, HB 4595'11, HB 4596'11, SB 0300'11
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Vehicles; historic; use of historic vehicles during the month of August; designate as exhibition. Amends sec. 20a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.20a).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Civil rights; employment discrimination; discrimination for failing to provide equal compensation for comparable work; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 102, 103 & 202 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2102 et seq.).
Sponsor: Joan Bauer
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of financial exploitation of vulnerable adult; revise to reflect increased penalties. Amends sec. 16i, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16i). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0459'11
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Elections; absent voters; federal write-in absentee ballot; expand to include state and local candidates and ballot questions, and include certain reporting requirements for local clerks. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a).
Sponsor: Ricky Outman
Education; attendance; age and date requirement for entering school; revise in school code. Amends sec. 1147 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1147). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4514'11, SB 0316'11
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Elections; campaign practices; prohibition for politicians' names to be attached to certain election-related materials sent to voters; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931a.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Education; financing; investments in certain deposit accounts; authorize, and provide school operating tax exemption for property occupied by a public school academy. Amends secs. 622, 1211 & 1223 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.622 et seq.).
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
Trade; containers; biodegradable containers and certain containers made of aluminum and plastic or paper; exempt from bottle deposit. Amends 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.571 - 445.576) by adding sec. 1a.
Sponsor: Kate Segal
Property tax; tax tribunal; judgment interest rate; revise. Amends sec. 37 of 1973 PA 186 (MCL 205.737).
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Appropriations; zero budget; omnibus budget appropriations bill; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Charles Moss
Natural resources; land acquisition; DNR land holdings; limit, and require purchases and sales to be based on strategic plan. Amends secs. 503 & 2132 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.503 & 324.2132).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Property tax; delinquent taxes; personal liability for delinquent taxes levied on real property; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 78p.
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Controlled substances; schedules; certain procedures for scheduling controlled substances; revise. Amends secs. 7201, 7202, 7203 & 7204 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7201 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5338'12, HB 5714'12
Sponsor: James Marleau
Sales tax; distribution; distribution of certain revenue from aviation fuel to be earmarked into the state aeronautics fund; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75).
Sponsor: David Agema
Administrative procedure; rules; promulgation of an emergency rule for scheduling certain controlled substances; allow. Amends sec. 48 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.248). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5338'12, SB 0789'11
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
Human services; services or financial assistance; access to cash benefits from automatic teller machines (ATMs) located in casinos; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 57v.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Insurance; no-fault; duties of the assigned claims facility; transfer to Michigan automobile insurance placement facility and transfer duties regarding self-insurers from the secretary of state to the insurance commissioner. Amends secs. 1910, 3171, 3172, 3173a, 3174, 3175, 3320 & 3330 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1910 et seq.); adds secs. 3101d & 3178 & repeals sec. 531 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.531).
Sponsor: Deb Shaughnessy
Taxation; tobacco; tax administration, enforcement, and distribution; modify. Amends title & secs. 2, 5a, 6a, 7 & 12 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.422 et seq.).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Insurance; other; receivers; limit powers related to secured instruments. Amends sec. 8115a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.8115a).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Traffic control; traffic regulation; certain requirements for stopping for school bus; revise. Amends sec. 682 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.682).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Insurance; health care corporations; denial of coverage for telemedicine services; prohibit. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 - 550.1704) by adding sec. 401k.
Sponsor: Gail Haines
Controlled substances; schedules; certain procedures for scheduling controlled substances; revise, and provide criteria for determining whether a substance constitutes an imitation controlled substance. Amends secs. 2251 & 7341 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2251 & 333.7341). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5714'12, SB 0789'11
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Higher education; state universities; African-American university; create. Amends sec. 6, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Explosives; licensing; Michigan fireworks safety act; amend to provide for additional regulatory sanctions. Amends secs. 2, 4, 8, 12, 17 & 18 of 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.452 et seq.) & adds secs. 17a, 18a, 18b & 18c.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Family law; marriage and divorce; name change upon solemnization of marriage; make gender-neutral. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
Highways; name; portion of I-375; designate as the "First Michigan Colored Infantry Regiment Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1076.
Sponsor: Maureen Stapleton
Human services; services or financial assistance; 48-month limitation of family assistance program; eliminate. Amends secs. 57e & 57g of 1939 PA 280 (400.57e & 400.57g) & repeals secs. 57p & 57r of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57p & 400.57r).
Sponsor: John Olumba
Education; public school academies; contracting with educational management organizations; limit to nonprofit organizations. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding secs. 503d, 523d & 553d.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; contribution limit by vendors; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 52b.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Public utilities; rates; jurisdiction over rates for certain municipally owned water and sewer systems; grant to public service commission. Amends sec. 6 of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6) & adds sec. 6t.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Appropriations; school aid; fiscal year 2012-2013 omnibus appropriations for school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends (See bill).
Sponsor: Robert Genetski
Natural resources; other; dark sky preserve program; expand. Amends secs. 75101, 75102 & 75104 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.75101 et seq.).
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Public utilities; other; sale or lease of certain assets owned by public authority; prohibit unless approved by a majority of electors within the municipality. Amends sec. 25, art. VII of the state constitution.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Elections; other; use of filing fee for office of state senator or representative; modify. Amends sec. 163 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.163).
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
Transportation; funds; funding to authority created under the municipal partnership act or the urban cooperation act of 1967; provide for. Amends sec. 10c of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660c) & adds sec. 10q.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Traffic control; traffic regulation; axle weight variance for trucks hauling farm products; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 627, 688, 722 & 724 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627 et seq.) & adds sec. 30c.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Public utilities; water utilities; jurisdiction over rates for certain municipally owned water and sewer systems; grant to public service commission. Amends sec. 6 of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6) & adds sec. 6t.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Worker's compensation; exclusive remedy; option to bring civil action; allow worker choice. Amends sec. 131 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.131).
Sponsor: John Olumba
Vehicles; equipment; warning lights on commercial snow removal vehicles; require under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 698 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.698) & adds sec. 682c.
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Labor; collective bargaining; right to collective bargaining; amend constitution to provide right. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 28 to art. I.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Highways; name; portion of US-24; designate as the "Corporal Matthew Edwards Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1071.
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Education; public school academies; employment preference for public school academies for residents within certain geographic limitations; require. Amends secs. 506, 527 & 560 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.506 et seq.).
Sponsor: John Olumba
Property; trespass; entering vacant property to abate nuisances; exempt from criminal trespass laws. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 552d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5742'12
Sponsor: John Olumba
A concurrent resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Attorney General to work with the appropriate federal authorities and employ all available resources to investigate alleged price fixing and collusion among natural gas developers, and vigorously pursue damages to which the State of Michigan and impacted citizens are entitled.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Trade; antitrust; Michigan antitrust reform act; expand to include price discrimination. Amends sec. 9 of 1984 PA 274 (MCL 445.779) by adding sec. 3a.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Human services; services or financial assistance; eligibility for assistance for individuals with school-aged children to be based on child's school attendance; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 56j.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Education; curricula; character-building curriculum; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1162.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Health facilities; emergency medical services; amount of liability coverage required for certain hospital aircraft transport vehicles; modify. Amends sec. 20934 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20934).
Sponsor: Howard Walker
Education; alternative; residential boarding schools for at-risk youths; allow public school academies to operate. Amends sec. 504 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.504) & adds sec. 505b.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Occupations; physicians; requiring patient to agree not to post a negative comment online as prerequisite to providing medical services; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 17019, 17519 & 20204.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Occupations; physicians; issuance of limited license to practice medicine to medical school graduates who meet certain criteria; authorize, and provide for full licensure. Amends secs. 16182, 16325, 17001 & 17031 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16182 et seq.) & adds sec. 17030a.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Elections; absent voters; photograph identification; require when obtaining an absentee ballot, require certain reporting by local clerks concerning registration affidavits, and require secretary of state to develop information displays indicating that ballot coaching in residential care facilities is prohibited. Amends secs. 761, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.761 et seq.) & adds sec. 38.
Sponsor: Bradford Jacobsen
Family law; child custody; delegation of visitation rights for service members; allow. Amends sec. 7 of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.27) & adds sec. 7c.
Sponsor: Kurt Damrow
A resolution to declare July 2012 as Professional Pest Management Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
Energy; alternative sources; renewable portfolio standard; increase to 30% by 2025. Amends secs. 27, 31 & 47 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1027 et seq.).
Sponsor: John Olumba
Education; athletics; membership in athletic association that takes away eligibility in all-star game; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1290.
Sponsor: John Olumba
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Sponsor: Kate Segal
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising plate dedicated to the freedom center; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811v.
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
Communications; telecommunications; collection of 9-1-1 surcharge on prepaid wireless communication devices; modify. Amends secs. 102, 401a, 401b, 401c, 401d & 717 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1102 et seq.).
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Elections; other; postelection audits and continuing election education programs; add to the Michigan election law and make other miscellaneous changes to the Michigan election law. Amends secs. 31, 33, 514, 679a, 811, 847 & 942 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.31 et seq.) & adds sec. 31a.
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Torts; nonmedical malpractice; certified public accountants; modify protection from liability to nonclients. Amends sec. 2962 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2962).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Transportation; carriers; issuing citations to a commercial vehicle operator for identical violation more than once in a 24-hour period; prohibit, and modify allocation of citation funds. Amends sec. 11 of 1963 PA 181 (MCL 480.21).
Sponsor: Gregory MacMaster
Employment security; funds; self-employment assistance program for extended benefits; implement. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding sec. 64a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1198'12
Sponsor: Virgil Smith
Juveniles; truancy; family division of the circuit court to notify secretary of state of truancy disposition; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.21 - 712A.32) by adding sec. 2f to ch. XIIA. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1204'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Liquor; licenses; sale of alcohol at certain sporting events held at a university's outdoor stadium; allow. Amends sec. 531 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1531).
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
Environmental protection; water pollution; oceangoing vessels engaging in port operations; authorize permit if ballast tanks have been flushed with sea water. Amends sec. 3112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3112).
Sponsor: Michael Green
Transportation; carriers; applicability of motor carrier safety act of 1963 to certain commercial vehicles; revise to exclude commercial vehicles weighing under 26,001 pounds. Amends sec. 1a of 1963 PA 181 (MCL 480.11a).
Sponsor: Gregory MacMaster
Agriculture; other; agricultural loan program for certain agricultural disasters; provide for. Creates & repeals new act.
Sponsor: Alberta Talabi
Income tax; rate; rate reduction; provide for. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).
Sponsor: Nancy Jenkins-Arno
Health; pharmaceuticals; duties of prescribers and agents; clarify, and modify certain pharmacy practices regarding the electronic transmission of prescriptions. Amends secs. 7405, 17702, 17703, 17708, 17751, 17754 & 17763 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7405 et seq.) & adds sec. 17744.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Local government; other; consent agreement process act; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas Stallworth
Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; expenditures by candidate committees to defend certain officials in criminal or civil actions; limit. Amends secs. 9 & 21a of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.209 & 169.221a).
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
A resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Attorney General to work with the appropriate federal authorities and employ all available resources to investigate alleged price fixing and collusion among natural gas developers, and vigorously pursue damages to which the State of Michigan and impacted citizens are entitled.
Sponsor: Charles Smiley
A resolution to urge the Governor to formulate a comprehensive plan for improved pipeline oversight in Michigan.
Sponsor: Kate Segal
Elections; voters; declaration of United States citizenship when voting or applying for an absent voter ballot; require. Amends secs. 523 & 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.523 & 168.759) & adds sec. 766a.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Education; attendance; local truancy policies; require adoption and implementation by schools and prosecutors. Amends sec. 1599 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1599) & adds sec. 1590.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
State financing and management; funds; 21st century jobs trust fund; modify. Amends secs. 88d, 88f & 88q of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2088d et seq.).
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Public utilities; municipal utilities; certain information by municipal sewer and water utility; require to be posted online. Creates new act.
Sponsor: John Olumba
Human services; fraud; penalties for medicaid fraud; enhance. Amends secs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 12 of 1977 PA 72 (MCL 400.603 et seq.).
Sponsor: John Olumba
Juveniles; other; cross-reference to probate code; revise. Amends sec. 5 of 1996 PA 263 (MCL 400.1305).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Traffic control; driver license; certain school attendance requirements to maintain driver license; establish. Amends secs. 303 & 319 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 & 257.319). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1203'12
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Insurance; health; denial of coverage for telemedicine services; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3476.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Probate; guardians and conservators; duties of guardian ad litem; revise. Amends sec. 5305 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5305).
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Holidays; other; "Coleman A. Young Day"; designate as May 24. Creates new act.
Sponsor: John Olumba
A resolution to encourage Michigan schools to offer entrepreneurial education as part of the K-12 curriculum.
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Education; school districts; personal communication devices; prohibit. Amends sec. 1303 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1303).
Sponsor: John Olumba
Property; trespass; entering vacant property to abate nuisances; authorize under certain circumstances. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2940a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5744'12
Sponsor: John Olumba
A resolution to recognize and honor the ten Michigan residents who will join with athletes from around the country in representing the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Natural resources; hunting; disabled individual hunting on a licensed game bird hunting preserve; allow to possess a firearm in certain motorized vehicles. Amends secs. 40111, 81101 & 81133 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111 et seq.).
Sponsor: John Gleason
Health; occupations; licensing of nurse midwives; revise, and regulate freestanding birthing centers. Amends secs. 2701, 2705, 2709, 5119, 16146, 16148, 16161, 16163, 16327, 17201, 17210, 17211, 17221, 20104, 20106 & 20161 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2701 et seq.) & adds secs.17202, 17210a & 17221a & pt. 208A.
Sponsor: Gretchen Whitmer
State financing and management; other; sale or exchange of surplus personal property; modify. Amends sec. 267 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1267).
Sponsor: John Proos
Natural resources; shorelands; beach grooming; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 1301, 30301, 30305, 30306, 30312, 32501, 32503, 32512, 32512a & 32513 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301 et seq.); adds sec. 41412 & repeals sec. 32516 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32516).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
A concurrent resolution to urge the Governor to formulate a comprehensive plan for improved pipeline oversight in Michigan.
Sponsor: Kate Segal
Property tax; payment in lieu of taxes; use of rainy day funds for shortfalls in payment in lieu of taxes fund; allow. Amends sec. 2154 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2154).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Probate; guardians and conservators; court-appointed guardianship of minors; replace references to family independence agency with department of human services and allow the court to assess costs of a court-ordered investigation against the parties. Amends secs. 5204, 5207, 5208, 5209 & 5213 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5204 et seq.).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Appropriations; zero budget; supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2011-2012. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Crimes; other; possession or use of cellular telephone or wireless device by prisoner in correctional facility; prohibit, and provide for confiscation and disposal of those cellular telephones and wireless devices. Amends sec. 3a of 1909 PA 17 (MCL 800.283a).
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Torts; governmental immunity; liability for sewer system backups; require amount of economic damages to be determined by a hearing officer. Amends sec. 19 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1419).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Vehicles; registration; multiple reinstatements of license suspended for nonpayment of driver responsibility fee; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 732a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.732a).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Joseph F. Young, Jr., former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Sponsor: Randy Richardville
Gaming; bingo and charitable gaming; raffle license; allow to be issued to a fraternal organization that is not affiliated with a national organization. Amends secs. 3, 4a & 12 of 1972 PA 382 (MCL 432.103 et seq.).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for William Van Regenmorter, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Public utilities; electric utilities; electric utility leasing electric generation facility from affiliated entity; specify what costs may be included in rates. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Environmental protection; cleanups; compliance with response activity requirements providing for venting groundwater; modify. Amends sec. 20120e of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20120e).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Health facilities; patient directives; peace of mind registry; create, and provide for registration of and access to peace of mind directives. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 10301.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Income tax; deductions; restrictions on pension deductions; eliminate. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).
Sponsor: John Olumba
Juveniles; other; youth rehabilitation services act; revise reference to juvenile code. Amends sec. 7 of 1974 PA 150 (MCL 803.307).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Economic development; other; exemption of certain parcels from the eligible tax reverted property specific tax; provide for. Amends sec. 5 of 2003 PA 260 (MCL 211.1025); adds sec. 5a & repeals sec. 6 of 2003 PA 260 (MCL 211.1026).
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Crimes; crimes against minors; child abuse penalties; enhance, and provide penalties for crimes involving the commission of child abuse in the presence of another child. Amends sec. 136b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.136b) & adds sec. 136d.
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Employment security; benefits; eligibility when receiving reduced wages under a shared-work plan; allow. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding secs. 28b, 28c, 28d, 28e, 28f, 28g, 28h, 28i, 28j, 28k, 28l & 28m.
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Crimes; disorderly conduct; elements for crime of disrupting a religious service; revise, and provide for increased penalties. Amends sec. 169 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.169).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of first degree and second degree child abuse; revise, and provide penalties for crimes involving the commission of child abuse in the presence of another child. Amends sec. 16g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5562'12
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Education; discipline; penalties for physical assault at school against another pupil and procedure for reinstatement of pupils expelled for weapons; modify. Amends secs. 1310 & 1311 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1310 & 380.1311).
Sponsor: Thomas Stallworth
Taxation; administration; effect of filing a return; clarify. Amends sec. 27a of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.27a).
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Insurance; essential; use of credit information and credit scoring; regulate. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding secs. 2159 & 2161. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4594'11, HB 4595'11, HB 4596'11, SB 0300'11
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Townships; charter; establishment and maintenance of a free public library; revise population threshold. Amends sec. 13a of 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.13a).
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Employment security; funds; self-employment assistance program for regular unemployment compensation; implement. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding sec. 27d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1199'12
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Labor; fair employment practices; fair and open competition in government contracts act; clarify that the state is acting as a market participant in restricting certain contract requirements. Amends title & secs. 5, 7, 9 & 13 of 2011 PA 98 (MCL 408.875 et seq.) & adds secs. 2 & 8.
Sponsor: John Moolenaar
A resolution to encourage elementary schools throughout Michigan to incorporate the gun safety curriculum found in the Michigan Model for Health program and to encourage all schools to incorporate gun safety programs at all grade levels.
Sponsor: Bruce Rendon
Higher education; education programs; education programs for counselors, social workers, and psychologists; prohibit discrimination against students for sincerely held religious beliefs. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Family law; paternity; determination of parentage for intestate succession; provide for determination under revocation of paternity act. Amends sec. 2114 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2114). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0557'11
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Family law; paternity; revocation of paternity act; enact. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Children; protection; ex parte emergency removal order allowing the department of human services to take protective custody of a child; allow. Amends secs. 10, 13a & 14, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.10 et seq.) & adds secs. 14a & 14b to ch. XIIA.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Public utilities; electric utilities; electric customers' ability to choose an alternative electric supplier; modify. Amends title & secs. 10 & 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10 & 460.10a).
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
A resolution to recognize July 2012 as Parks and Recreation Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Traffic control; traffic regulation; notice of "no passing" area on the approach to a construction zone; provide for. Amends sec. 640 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.640).
Sponsor: John Gleason
Traffic control; driver license; operation of a motor vehicle by individual with a ventricle assist device (VAD); allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 303 & 320 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 & 257.320).
Sponsor: John Gleason
Health facilities; employees; right to object to immunizations; allow. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20174.
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Elections; registration; automatic voter registration when receiving driver license or identification card; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 493a.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Human services; county services; procedure and funding for deceased indigent remains; modify. Amends sec. 55 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.55).
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Education; discipline; penalty for student involved in pupil-to-pupil or pupil-to-nonpupil assault; revise. Amends secs. 1310 & 1311a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1310 & 380.1311a).
Sponsor: Coleman Young
Economic development; plant rehabilitation; exception for tax abatements for certain local governmental units; provide for. Amends sec. 9 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.559).
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Crimes; weapons; penalties for intentionally discharging a firearm from vehicle; increase under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 234a & 234b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.234a & 750.234b).
Sponsor: Stacy Oakes
Health; education; sickle cell disease public awareness campaign; require department to create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5427.
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Natural resources; hunting; use of a single-shot shotgun during muzzle-loading season by a minor child; allow. Amends sec. 43526 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43526).
Sponsor: John Gleason
Property tax; tax tribunal; hearing scheduled on regularly scheduled board of review dates; prohibit. Amends secs. 34 & 62 of 1973 PA 186 (MCL 205.734 & 205.762).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Human services; county services; procedure and funding for unclaimed deceased indigent remains; modify. Amends sec. 55 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.55).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Consumer protection; other; sale or resale of tickets to certain entertainment events and shows; regulate. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1186'12
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Health; immunizations; access to the care improvement registry; allow health insurers, health plans, and health maintenance organizations direct access to information regarding its members or insureds. Amends sec. 9207 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9207).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Consumer protection; other; Michigan penal code provision relating to certain events; exclude ticket sales under event tickets act. Amends sec. 465 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.465) & adds sec. 465b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1187'12
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
A resolution to urge the President of the United States to declare a major disaster or emergency for areas in Michigan's Upper Peninsula impacted by the Duck Lake wildfire.
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
A resolution to declare June 9-17, 2012, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Woodrow Stanley
A resolution to urge the President of the United States to declare a major disaster or emergency for areas in Michigan's Upper Peninsula impacted by the Duck Lake wildfire.
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for increased penalties for crime of intentionally discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle; enact. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5737'12
Sponsor: Stacy Oakes
A resolution to express opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment by Citizens for More Michigan Jobs that would authorize the establishment of eight new casinos and to urge voters not to sign petitions placing this amendment on the statewide ballot.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Occupations; alarm systems; installation of bars on windows by security alarm contractors; prohibit unless bars include an escape latch or mechanism. Amends sec. 33 of 1968 PA 330 (MCL 338.1083).
Sponsor: John Gleason
Villages; home rule; procedure for disincorporation; provide for. Amends title of 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.1 - 78.28) & adds secs. 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d, 27e, 27f, 27g, 27h, 27i, 27j, 27k, 27l, 27m & 27n.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Highways; name; certain portion of M-24; designate as "Gold Star Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 70.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Vehicles; equipment; definition of special mobile equipment; clarify, and exempt portable conveyors from brakes requirement. Amends secs. 62 & 705 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.62 & 257.705).
Sponsor: Ricky Outman
Counties; boards and commissions; requirement for competitive bidding by county road commissions on certain projects involving townships; provide for. Amends 1909 PA 283 (MCL 220.1 - 239.6) by adding sec. 19c to ch. IV.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Highways; name; certain portion of M-29; designate as the "Staff Sergeant Ergin V. Osman Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1076.
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to adopt and present to the states for ratification an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish fundamental parental rights.
Sponsor: David Agema
Family law; paternity; acknowledgment of parentage; allow to be set aside under revocation of paternity act. Amends sec. 7 of 1996 PA 305 (MCL 722.1007) & repeals sec. 11 of 1996 PA 305 (MCL 722.1011). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0557'11
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Family law; paternity; order of filiation; allow to be set aside under revocation of paternity act. Amends sec. 10 of 1956 PA 205 (MCL 722.720). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0557'11
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
Highways; construction and repair; maintenance work on state trunk line highways; require state to give preference to and solicit bids from county road commissions. Amends secs. 11 & 11c of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661 & 247.661c).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
A resolution proclaiming July 11, 2012, as Srebrenica Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan and the week of July 11, 2012, as Bosnia and Herzegovina Tribute Week.
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
A resolution to offer best wishes to Muslims in Michigan and worldwide on the joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan, a month of reflection and prayer.
Sponsor: George Darany
A resolution to declare July 11, 2012, as Srebrenica Remembrance Day and July 11-18, 2012, as Bosnia and Herzegovina Tribute Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Roy Schmidt
Health; abortion; gender-based abortions; prohibit. Amends secs. 16221 & 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16226) & adds secs. 17015b & 17515b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5713'12
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
A resolution to declare June 12, 2012, as Dairy Foods Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
A resolution to declare June 25-29, 2012, as Service Disabled Veterans Business Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Vicki Barnett
Vehicles; registration plates; renewal of "Auto Centennial" and "Great Lakes Splendor" license plates; prohibit. Amends sec. 224 of 1949 PA 300 (257.224).
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
A resolution to memorialize the President and the United States Congress to enact legislation protecting the rights of conscience of students seeking counseling degrees and licensed professional counselors.
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Education; other; obsolete act concerning demonstration educational and work experience programs; repeal. Repeals 1964 PA 238 (MCL 395.171 - 395.175).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Retirement; legislative; retirement health care benefits; limit to 80% of premium. Amends secs. 50b & 79 of 1957 PA 261 (MCL 38.1050b & 38.1079).
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
Occupations; individual licensing and regulation; Michigan unarmed combat commission; modify duties and oversight. Amends title and secs. 1, 10, 11, 12, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 61 & 63 of 2004 PA 403 (MCL 338.3601 et seq.); adds sec. 23 & repeals sec. 62 of 2004 PA 403 (MCL 338.3662).
Sponsor: David Robertson
Insurance; no-fault; liability for damage to motor vehicles; increase limit. Amends sec. 3135 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3135).
Sponsor: Cindy Denby
Education; reports; requirements for report on consolidation of services and for review and report concerning school improvement plans; eliminate. Amends sec. 1277 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1277) & repeals sec. 761 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.761).
Sponsor: Deb Shaughnessy
Education; curricula; obsolete act concerning teaching of civics and political science; repeal. Repeals 1931 PA 205 (MCL 388.372).
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
Income tax; other; special Olympics Michigan fund; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4632'11
Sponsor: Barb Byrum
Traffic control; traffic regulation; alternative method for signaling a turn; allow when operating a bicycle. Amends sec. 648 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.648).
Sponsor: Harvey Santana
Education; reports; reporting procedure for great start collaborative grants; modify. Amends sec. 32b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1632b).
Sponsor: David Rutledge
Education; reports; certain outdated provisions concerning criminal background checks and convictions of school employees; eliminate. Amends secs. 1230d, 1535a & 1539b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1230d et seq.).
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
Education; curricula; obsolete act concerning education for gifted and academically talented; repeal. Repeals 1974 PA 299 (MCL 388.1091 - 388.1094).
Sponsor: Amanda Price
Counties; boards and commissions; membership on certain county land bank boards; modify. Amends sec. 23 of 2003 PA 258 (MCL 124.773).
Sponsor: Tupac Hunter
A resolution to urge Michigan's public universities to adopt policies to protect the rights of students in counseling, social work, or psychology programs who are faced with situations that conflict with their religious beliefs.
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Education; other; obsolete act concerning emergency financial assistance for certain school districts; repeal. Repeals 1982 PA 26 (MCL 388.811 - 388.829).
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
Education; special; certain language regarding purpose of special education programs and services; modify, and repeal requirement for annual report by state board concerning strict discipline academies. Amends secs. 1711 & 1751 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1711 & 380.1751) & repeals sec. 1311c of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1311c).
Sponsor: Ken Yonker
Education; special; special education scholarships act; repeal. Repeals 1966 PA 156 (MCL 388.1051 - 388.1055).
Sponsor: Thomas Hooker
Crimes; disorderly conduct; penalties for disrupting a religious service; increase. Amends sec. 169 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.169).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Labor; hours and wages; minimum wage; increase, and index to consumer price index. Amends secs. 4 & 7a of 1964 PA 154 (MCL 408.384 & 408.387a).
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
A concurrent resolution to declare June 9-17, 2012, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
A resolution to declare June 12, 2012, as Dairy Foods Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
A resolution designating July 2012 as Michigan Craft Beer Month and commending the Michigan craft brewers.
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Education; teachers; initial certification for teachers; require certain English language grammar, punctuation, and usage courses for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531j.
Sponsor: Robert Genetski
Public utilities; consumer services; electric utilities' use of advanced meters; provide for certain requirements and prohibitions. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ff.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Natural resources; mining; access to gravel sources on state-owned land; allow. Amends sec. 502 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.502).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
A resolution to declare July 2012 as Craft Beer Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Peter MacGregor
State agencies (existing); licensing and regulatory affairs; appointments to the mortgage industry advisory board; modify. Amends sec. 33 of 1987 PA 173 (MCL 445.1683).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
State financing and management; funds; strategic fund; subject to new Iran economic sanctions act. Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec. 15. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1024'12
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
A resolution to commemorate August 2012 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Higher education; graduate schools; state-supported school of osteopathic medicine; eliminate osteopathic medicine advisory board. Repeals secs. 2, 3, & 4 of 1969 PA 162 (MCL 390.662 et seq.).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Insurance; no-fault; eligibility for personal injury protection; prohibit for individuals injured during the commission of a felony. Amends sec. 3113 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3113).
Sponsor: Charles Moss
Counties; boards and commissions; powers of a county department of public works; expand to include acquiring or establishing renewable energy systems. Amends secs. 1, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 & 14 of 1957 PA 185 (MCL 123.731 et seq.).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Legislature; committees; 1966 PA 277; repeal. Repeals 1966 PA 277 (MCL 445.821 - 445.829).
Sponsor: Robert Genetski
Insurance; no-fault; eligibility for personal injury protection; prohibit for individuals operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Amends sec. 3113 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3113).
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
A resolution to memorialize Congress and the President of the United States to continue funding for the Microbiological Data Program in the FY 2013 federal budget.
Sponsor: Philip Potvin
Insurance; no-fault; personal protection benefits; prohibit undocumented aliens from receiving. Amends sec. 3113 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3113).
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
State financing and management; bonds; school bond qualification; provide certain conditions. Amends sec. 6 of 2005 PA 92 (MCL 388.1926).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Insurance; no-fault; theft prevention authority; expand to include insurance fraud and house within automobile insurance placement facility. Amends title & heading of ch. 61 & secs. 3301, 3330, 4501, 6101, 6105, 6107 & 6110 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3301 et seq.); adds secs. 6104, 6104a, 6104b & 6108 & repeals secs. 6103 & 6111 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.6103 & 500.6111).
Sponsor: Pete Lund
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violations to certain abortion requirements; establish. Amends secs. 16l & 16p, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l & 777.16p). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5713'12
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Property tax; exemptions; nonprofit housing property exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 7kk of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7kk).
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Occupations; construction; statute of limitations for complaints against residential builders and contractors; modify, and require warranty for work. Amends sec. 2411 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2411).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Liquor; hours; hours of operation for on-premises licensees located in certain downtown development districts; extend. Amends sec. 1114 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.2114) & adds sec. 1116.
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Civil rights; sex discrimination and harassment; sexual orientation and gender identity or expression; include in hate crimes. Amends sec. 147b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.147b).
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Crimes; penalties; penalties for noncompliance with certain abortion regulations; provide for. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding secs. 213a & 324.
Sponsor: Deb Shaughnessy
Traffic control; traffic regulation; use of automated ticketing for certain traffic violations; prohibit. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 751.
Sponsor: Roy Schmidt
Civil procedure; evictions; eviction procedures and personal property disposal act; enact. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1168'12
Sponsor: David Robertson
Insurance; no-fault; PIP coverage for certain persons; eliminate. Amends sec. 3113 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3113).
Sponsor: Ben Glardon
Elections; polling places; displaying the name of any elected or appointed official on materials at public polling locations; prohibit. Amends sec. 744 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.744) & adds sec. 744a.
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Income tax; other; special Olympics Michigan fund; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4632'11
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Income tax; checkoff; special Olympics Michigan fund; provide check-off option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0381'11
Sponsor: Kevin Cotter
A resolution to declare June 9-17, 2012, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
Constitutional amendments; state; laws abridging the right of farmers and ranchers to employ technology and modern practices; prohibit. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 29 to art. I.
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
State financing and management; bonds; bonding for certain pension liabilities; provide for. Amends secs. 103, 305 & 503 of 2001 PA 34 (MCL 141.2103 et seq.) & adds sec. 518.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to reconsider cuts to vocational education.
Sponsor: Peter Pettalia
Retirement; municipal employees; pension flexibility regarding opt-in and opt-out process; clarify. Amends sec. 36 of 1984 PA 427 (MCL 38.1536) & adds sec. 41a.
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Elections; election officials; jurisdiction in which a precinct election inspector may serve; expand. Amends sec. 677 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.677).
Sponsor: Ricky Outman
Elections; offenses; penalty imposed for perjury; increase. Amends sec. 936 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.936).
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Elections; offenses; provision relating to penalty of perjury; expand to include a person who assists another person in committing perjury. Amends secs. 933 & 936 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.933 & 168.936).
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
A resolution to commemorate the 68th Anniversary of D-Day and all of the Allied forces who fought along the beaches of Normandy so that Europe might be free from the bonds of tyranny and oppression.
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Gaming; other; exemption for card playing at certain senior citizen facilities; expand. Amends sec. 303a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.303a).
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Housing; inspection; inspection fees, inspection intervals, registration fees, and local units subject to housing law; modify. Amends secs. 1, 125 & 126 of 1917 PA 167 (MCL 125.401 et seq.).
Sponsor: David Robertson
Occupations; residential builders; prelicensure education requirements for residential builders and contractors; revise. Amends sec. 2404b of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2404b).
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Income tax; city; withholdings by all employers that have employees who are residents of a city that levies a city income tax; require. Amends secs. 51 & 54, ch. 2 of 1964 PA 284 (MCL 141.651 & 141.654).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Constitutional amendments; state; right to engage in modern farming and ranching; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 28 to art. I.
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and provide the full amount authorized for special education funding to the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Thomas Hooker
Economic development; renaissance zones; Michigan strategic fund board to use 1 of the next Michigan renaissance zones for certain rural areas; require. Amends sec. 8h of 1996 PA 376 (MCL 125.2688h).
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Elections; offenses; penalty imposed for perjury; increase. Amends sec. 936 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.936).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Natural resources; shorelands; beach grooming; allow. Amends secs. 30301, 30305, 30306, 30312, 32501, 32503, 32512, 32512a & 32513 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30301 et seq.) & repeals sec. 32516 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32516).
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Highways; bridges; discounted toll per axle for commercial truck traffic; require of the Mackinac bridge authority. Amends sec. 12 of 1952 PA 214 (MCL 254.322).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Appropriations; zero budget; department of education; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Howard Walker
Appropriations; zero budget; higher education; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Transportation; other; prohibition or regulation of jitneys in municipalities; prohibit. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Worker's compensation; insurers; appointments by the board of governors of the workers' compensation placement facility; authorize inclusion of direct assignment carriers. Amends sec. 2312 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2312).
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Appropriations; zero budget; school aid appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).
Sponsor: Howard Walker
Elections; offenses; provision relating to penalty of perjury; expand to include a person who assists another person in committing perjury. Amends secs. 933 & 936 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.933 & 168.936).
Sponsor: Brandon Dillon
Appropriations; zero budget; community colleges; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used solely for the dredging, infrastructure, operation, and maintenance of federally authorized ports.
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
A resolution to declare June 18-24, 2012, as Pollinator Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Bruce Rendon
Health facilities; emergency medical services; amount of liability coverage required for certain hospital aircraft transport vehicles; modify. Amends sec. 20934 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20934).
Sponsor: Gregory MacMaster
Traffic control; accidents; requirement to report an accident; modify for accidents involving individuals less than 18 years of age. Amends sec. 619 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.619).
Sponsor: Kate Segal
Insurance; no-fault; Michigan catastrophic claims association assessment; require to be collected in 1 nonrefundable advance payment. Amends secs. 3020 & 3104 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3020 & 500.3104).
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Employment security; contribution rate; computation and charging upon transfer of business; modify for certain employers. Amends sec. 22 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.22).
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Education; public school academies; cyber schools; require posting educational materials on website and submission to department. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 553b.
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
A resolution to declare June 2, 2012, as Trails Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Insurance; no-fault; term of insurance policy; establish a minimum length. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3009a.
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Transportation; funds; definition of county road commission; amend to include county board of commissioners in a county that has dissolved the county road commission and to delete duplicative definitions. Amends secs. 9a, 10c & 20a of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.659a et seq.).
Sponsor: Fred Durhal
Health; research; department of community health to conduct research regarding products containing synthetic cannabinoids; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 7545a.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to declare June 17-23, 2012, as Amateur Radio Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Steven Lindberg
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of selling, manufacturing, installing, transferring, or possessing an automated sales suppression device; enact. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0768'11
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Crimes; business crimes; possession, manufacturing, installation, transfer, or sale of an automated sales suppression device; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 411w.
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Public utilities; other; creation and funding of the low-income energy assistance fund; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 9t. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1135'12
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
A resolution to declare May 31, 2012, as Silo Safety Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Occupations; agriculture; administration of farm produce insurance program; authorize collection of fee from producers for state enforcement costs and revise fund investment requirements. Amends title & secs. 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15 & 21 of 2003 PA 198 (MCL 285.313 et seq.) & adds sec. 10.
Sponsor: Michael Green
Environmental protection; permits; requirements for permit; eliminate for practice of suction weed harvesting. Amends sec. 30103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Financial institutions; loan officers; regulation of loan modification activities by sponsored mortgage loan originators; clarify. Amends secs. 3, 5, 9, 15 & 29 of 2009 PA 75 (MCL 493.133 et seq.).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Transportation; carriers; mobility policies; eliminate limits on hours of operator time and on-duty periods for commercial motor vehicles engaged in seasonal construction-related activities. Amends sec. 5 of 1963 PA 181 (MCL 480.15).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Labor; notices; notice requirements in advertising for replacements for striking workers; repeal. Amends title of 1962 PA 150 (MCL 423.251 - 423.254) & repeals sec. 3a of 1962 PA 150 (MCL 423.253a).
Sponsor: John Proos
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Foster Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Weapons; firearms; manufacture, sale, and possession of firearm muffler or silencer; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 224 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Vehicles; registration plates; specialty plate for "Cancer Awareness"; establish. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811u.
Sponsor: David Robertson
State financing and management; other; posting of contracts over $25,000.00; require. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Trade; containers; beverages and beverage containers subject to bottle deposit; expand. Amends sec. 1 of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.571).
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Human services; other; registry for perpetrators of vulnerable adult abuse; create. Creates new bill.
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Civil procedure; civil actions; contingent attorney fees; provide limitation. Amends sec. 919 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.919).
Sponsor: Pete Lund
State financing and management; funds; 21st century jobs trust fund; modify. Amends secs. 4, 9, 88b, 88c, 88h, 88k & 90b of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2004 et seq.).
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Appropriations; zero budget; department of agriculture and rural development; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Michael Green
Appropriations; zero budget; department of state police; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
Appropriations; zero budget; department of licensing and regulatory affairs; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Appropriations; zero budget; department of community health; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: John Moolenaar
Appropriations; zero budget; department of human services; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Appropriations; zero budget; department of natural resources; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Michael Green
A resolution proclaiming May 31, 2012, as Community Action Agency Day in Michigan.
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Appropriations; zero budget; department of corrections; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: John Proos
Appropriations; zero budget; judiciary; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: John Proos
Appropriations; zero budget; department of transportation; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Appropriations; zero budget; department of environmental quality; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Michael Green
Appropriations; zero budget; general government; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Appropriations; zero budget; department of military and veterans affairs; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
Labor; public service labor disputes; classes of public employees subject to penalties for engaging in a prohibited strike; expand. Amends sec. 2 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.202) & adds sec. 2b.
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
Income tax; checkoff; funding for Amber alert program; provide check-off option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Occupations; licensing fees; grain dealers; modify fees, and eliminate surety requirements. Amends sec. 8 of 1939 PA 141 (MCL 285.68) & repeals sec. 27 of 1939 PA 141 (MCL 285.87).
Sponsor: Michael Green
Income tax; other; Amber alert fund; create. Amends title of 2002 PA 712 (MCL 28.751 - 28.754) & adds sec. 5. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1047'12
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of Agriculture to monitor closely the conditions of Northwest and North Central Michigan's fruit crop to determine if disaster assistance is needed.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Income tax; checkoff; money received from certain income tax checkoff to be used for training purposes only; require. Amends sec. 13 of 1966 PA 291 (MCL 29.373). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0134'11
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Income tax; checkoff; donation to the Michigan firefighter training council; provide for check-off option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0133'11
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
School aid; membership; age and date requirement for entering school and being counted in membership; revise in school aid act. Amends sec. 6 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4513'11
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Income tax; checkoff; contribution designation requirements; modify. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435).
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Income tax; deductions; definition of dependent; include fetus. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5684'12
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Occupations; business licensing and regulation; professional employer organization regulatory act; repeal. Repeals 2010 PA 370 (MCL 338.3721 - 338.3747).
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Torts; medical malpractice; emergency treatment rendered in a hospital; limit liability for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2912i.
Sponsor: John Walsh
Law enforcement; reports; law enforcement officers to make certain notification regarding traffic crashes involving serious personal injury or death; require under certain circumstances. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 617b.
Sponsor: Charles Brunner
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of peace officer making false report on pistol sales record; enact. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5584'12
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Environmental protection; permits; requirements for permit; eliminate for practice of suction weed harvesting. Amends sec. 30103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103).
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
Insurance; no-fault; collection of Michigan catastrophic claims association assessment; modify. Amends sec. 3020 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3020).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Income tax; other; Detroit college promise fund; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5001'11
Sponsor: Lisa Howze
Health; substance abuse treatment; involuntary substance abuse assessment, stabilization, and treatment for adults; allow. Amends secs. 6104, 6501 & 6502 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.6104 et seq.) & adds sec. 6501a.
Sponsor: John Walsh
Income tax; home heating credit; distribution criteria for home heating credit to qualified seniors; clarify. Amends sec. 527a of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.527a).
Sponsor: Lisa Howze
Controlled substances; marihuana; sale of marihuana through licensed facilities; allow under certain circumstances and regulate the possession and use of marihuana by certain individuals. Amends secs. 7212 & 7214 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7212 & 333.7214); adds art. 8 & repeals secs. 7335 & 7336 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7335 & 333.7336).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Income tax; exemptions; personal exemption; increase. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).
Sponsor: Gretchen Whitmer
Higher education; community colleges; investments in certain deposit accounts; authorize. Amends sec. 142 of 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.142).
Sponsor: Jimmy Womack
A resolution to declare May 30, 2012, as Legacy Scholars Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Kate Segal
Income tax; deductions; definition of dependent; include fetus. Amends sec. 30e of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5685'12
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
Law enforcement; other; population threshold for purpose of defining fire arson investigator as a police officer under the commission on law enforcement standards act; revise to not less than 600,000. Amends sec. 2 of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.602).
Sponsor: Thomas Stallworth
Local government; financing; investments in certain deposit accounts; authorize. Amends sec. 1 of 1943 PA 20 (MCL 129.91).
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of Agriculture to declare Southwest Michigan and all of Michigan's fruit-growing regions disaster areas in the wake of weather conditions that have devastated fruit-crop production and grape production in particular.
Sponsor: John Proos
Taxation; other; constitutionally dedicated replacement of personal property revenue; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 43, art. IX of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Charles Smiley
Transportation; other; carriers by water act; modify to repeal certain provisions of other acts and express legislative findings and intent. Amends title of 1921 PA 246 (MCL 460.201 - 460.206); adds secs. 9 & 11 & repeals ch. 16 of 1899 LA 437.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Property tax; payment and collection; anticipatory tax bill following a transfer of ownership; provide for. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 95.
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
Retirement; public school employees; retiree performing core services who is employed by entity other than reporting unit or as independent contractor; remove requirement that retirement allowance and health care subsidy be forfeited and revise calculation of final average compensation for establishment of benefit cutoff after re-employment. Amends sec. 61 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1361).
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Transportation; other; carriers by water act; modify to allow regulation of fares and operations of certain ferry companies by the public service commission. Amends title & secs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of 1921 PA 246 (MCL 460.201 et seq.) & adds secs. 7, 8 & 10.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Highways; name; portion of I-375; designate as the "First Michigan Colored Infantry Regiment Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1076.
Sponsor: Coleman Young
A concurrent resolution to encourage the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to work through the Pure Michigan campaign and with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to promote and brand Pure Michigan-grown foods.
Sponsor: John Proos
A resolution designating June 2012 as Michigan Golf Month.
Sponsor: John Proos
Taxation; hotel-motel tax; distribution of convention tax revenue; modify. Amends sec. 10 of 1985 PA 106 (MCL 207.630).
Sponsor: Thomas Stallworth
Land use; zoning and growth management; wireless communications equipment; regulate special land use approval. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702) by adding sec. 3514.
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Income tax; checkoff; Detroit college promise fund; provide check-off option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435).
Sponsor: Jim Townsend
Criminal procedure; other; provision relating to proceedings to prevent crime; repeal. Repeals ch. XII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 772.1 - 772.15).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Insurance; no-fault; term of insurance policy; establish a minimum length. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3009a.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Property tax; assessments; limitation on taxable value based on change in SEV; amend constitution to provide for. Amends sec. 3, art. IX of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
Torts; medical malpractice; physician judgment rule; enact. Amends sec. 2912a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2912a).
Sponsor: Jimmy Womack
Sales tax; exemptions; sales at retail for fund-raising purposes; increase exempt amount. Amends sec. 4o of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54o).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
A resolution to declare June 2, 2012, as Childhood Cancer Survivors Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Maureen Stapleton
A resolution in support of naming a new United States Navy Littoral Combat Ship for Battle Creek, Michigan.
Sponsor: Kate Segal
Torts; medical malpractice; persons to whom medical malpractice provisions of the revised judicature act apply; include nonlicensed health care providers. Amends secs. 2169 & 2912 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2169 & 600.2912).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Property tax; principal residence exemption; assessor's or local unit's error in granting exemption; prohibit assessment of back taxes, interest, and penalties. Amends sec. 7cc of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc).
Sponsor: Jim Stamas
Torts; medical malpractice; cap on noneconomic damages; revise if defendant has engaged in certain conduct. Amends sec. 1483 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1483).
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Insurance; no-fault; Michigan catastrophic claims association assessment; require to be collected in 1 nonrefundable advance payment. Amends secs. 3020 & 3104 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3020 & 500.3104).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Property tax; millage; revenue from millage returned back to community; clarify. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
Property tax; assessments; limitation on taxable value based on change in SEV; implement. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a). TIE BAR WITH: HJR TT'12
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
State; escheats; certain business-to-business exemption; provide for. Amends 1995 PA 29 (MCL 567.221 - 567.265) by adding sec. 37a.
Sponsor: Aric Nesbitt
Retirement; investments; automatic enrollment in certain retirement plans; allow public employers to provide and limit liability for certain default investment decisions. Amends title of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1132 - 38.1140m) & adds sec. 39b.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Torts; medical malpractice; statute of limitations; revise period of limitations for survival actions and disallow prejudgment interest on attorney fees and costs. Amends secs. 2912e, 5852 & 6013 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2912e et seq.).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Torts; medical malpractice; procedures for entry of damage awards; modify and clarify. Amends secs. 1483, 2959, 6306 & 6307 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1483 et seq.) & adds sec. 6306a.
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Labor; collective bargaining; public employer contracts that pay union officials for time conducting union business; prohibit. Amends sec. 10 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.210).
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
Worker's compensation; disabilities; occupational cancer; provide presumption for certain firefighters regarding. Amends sec. 405 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.405).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Economic development; other; neighborhood enhancement act; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Harold Haugh
A resolution to declare May 25, 2012, as Hispanic Senior Citizens Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Brandon Dillon
Law enforcement; reports; reporting requirements relating to SWAT teams; establish. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Fred Durhal
Michigan business tax; credits; distribution of revenue from recapture and clawback provisions; earmark into school aid fund. Amends 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1101 - 208.1601) by adding sec. 515a.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Housing; landlord and tenants; summary proceedings to recover possession of premises; allow after 7-day notice to quit if tenant injures or threatens to injure another individual. Amends sec. 5714 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5714). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0065'11
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Recreation; trails; rail trails; authorize installation of telecommunication facilities under certain circumstances. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 72116.
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact legislation to make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary.
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Local government; other; powers and duties of emergency managers; expand. Amends 2011 PA 4 (MCL 141.1501 - 141.1531) by adding sec. 18a.
Sponsor: Shanelle Jackson
Occupations; physicians; requiring patient to agree not to post a negative comment online as prerequisite to providing medical services; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 17019, 17519 & 20204.
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Torts; medical malpractice; damages; provide for double damages if defendant engages in certain misconduct. Amends sec. 6306 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6306).
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Crimes; larceny; penalty for larceny from school; increase under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 356 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.356).
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Corrections; parole; parole swift and sure sanctions act; create. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding ch. IIIB.
Sponsor: John Proos
Education; other; department of education to develop and maintain a nutrition and physical activity best practices database; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1502c.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Human services; medical services; retroactive spend down on funeral costs; allow. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 107b.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Civil procedure; small claims; limitation on recovery amount in small claims suits; revise. Amends sec. 8401 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8401).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Housing; landlord and tenants; termination of lease for certain controlled substance offenders if police report is filed; allow filing by person other than landlord. Amends sec. 34 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.134). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0064'11
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Health; occupations; internet reporting of statistics of complaints and disciplinary actions regarding physicians and other health professionals; require. Amends secs. 16241 & 20175 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16241 & 333.20175).
Sponsor: Hoon-Yung Hopgood
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of larceny over $250.00 from school; enact. Amends sec. 16r, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16r). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5653'12
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
A resolution to declare May 31, 2012, as Community Action Agency Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Torts; medical malpractice; cap on noneconomic damages; revise if defendant has engaged in certain conduct. Amends sec. 1483 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1483).
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Human services; long-term care; licensed long-term care facility; include adult foster home in definition of. Amends sec. 109 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109).
Sponsor: Marilyn Lane
Probate; powers of attorney; written acknowledgment of responsibilities by agent appointed under a power of attorney; require. Amends sec. 5501 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5501).
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Human services; medical services; automatic approval of medicaid application if not approved or denied by the department in 45 days; allow under certain circumstances. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 107a.
Sponsor: Marilyn Lane
Education; attendance; grade requirement for certain immunization records; modify in school aid act. Amends sec. 167 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1767). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1086'12, SB 1088'12
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Natural resources; sand dunes; process for designating critical dunes; modify, and provide development eligibility for certain privately owned land. Amends secs. 35301, 35302, 35304, 35305, 35306, 35310, 35311, 35312, 35313, 35316, 35317, 35319, 35320, 35321, 35322 & 35323 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.35301 et seq.); adds secs. 35311a & 35311b & repeals sec. 35326 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.35326).
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
A resolution to request the Department of Human Services to immediately review the outstanding or delinquent reimbursement requests from child placement agencies.
Sponsor: Thomas Stallworth
Housing; housing development authority; contracts; prohibit conflicts of interest and require competitive bidding. Amends 1966 PA 366 (MCL 125.1401 - 125.1499c) by adding sec. 14.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Housing; housing development authority; expenditures for commercial development; limit. Amends 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1401 - 125.1499c) by adding sec. 13.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Highways; name; certain portion of M-24; designate as "Gold Star Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 70.
Sponsor: Bradford Jacobsen
Highways; name; portion of M-71 in the village of Vernon; designate as the "Graham Barlow Jr. Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 76.
Sponsor: Ben Glardon
Highways; name; renaming a bridge on US-24; designate as the "Matt Urban Memorial Bridge". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1076.
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Education; attendance; grade requirement for certain immunization records; modify in school code. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1086'12, SB 1087'12
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Health; immunizations; grade requirement for certain immunization records; modify in public health code. Amends sec. 9208 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9208). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1087'12, SB 1088'12
Sponsor: James Marleau
Consumer protection; retail installment sales; guaranteed asset protection waivers; include waiver agreements conditioned on death or disability of borrower. Amends sec. 3 of 2009 PA 229 (MCL 492.23).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Corrections; jails; population requirement for municipalities eligible to seek reimbursement from inmates; remove. Amends sec. 2 of 2006 PA 88 (MCL 801.312).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Education; curricula; opt-out provision for foreign language and algebra II requirements for high school diploma; provide for pupils meeting certain alternative requirements. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a).
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
A resolution to declare June 2, 2012, as Service Day in the state of Michigan
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Criminal procedure; defenses; right of self-defense under self-defense act; limit to that provided by common law. Amends sec. 4 of 2006 PA 309 (MCL 780.974) & repeals secs. 1, 2 & 3 of 2006 PA 309 (MCL 780.971 et seq.) & repeals 2006 PA 310 (MCL 780.961).
Sponsor: Fred Durhal
Occupations; pharmacists; generic substitution of an opioid drug; regulate, and require use of a tamper-resistance technology. Amends sec. 17755 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17755) & adds sec. 17755a.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
A resolution to commemorate the Commanders Club of Michigan on its 50th anniversary.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Property tax; principal residence exemption; exemption for trust-owned property; revise. Amends sec. 7dd of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7dd).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Property tax; principal residence exemption; calculating or charging interest during appeal process; prohibit. Amends sec. 7cc of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of Agriculture to declare the Southwest Michigan fruit-growing region a disaster area in the wake of weather conditions that have devastated grape production.
Sponsor: Fred Durhal
Education; students; dual enrollment opportunities for high school students in certain postsecondary institutions; expand to nonpublic school and home-schooled students. Amends title & secs. 3a, 4, 7, 9, 10 & 11 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0622'11, SB 0623'11, SB 0709'11
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
A resolution to encourage Michigan schools to offer foreign language classes in elementary school.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Education; students; dual enrollment opportunities for high school students in career and technical preparation programs; expand to nonpublic school and home school students. Amends title & secs. 3a, 4, 7, 9, 10 & 11 of 2000 PA 258 (MCL 388.1903a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0622'11, SB 0623'11, SB 0710'11
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
A resolution to declare May 17, 2012, as Chaldean American Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Charles Moss
A resolution to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
Sponsor: John Walsh
Income tax; income; certain credits, deductions, and exemptions; restore. Amends secs. 30, 520 & 522 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30 et seq.) & adds sec. 274.
Sponsor: Mark Meadows
Civil rights; open meetings; permissible purposes for closed sessions; expand. Amends sec. 8 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.268).
Sponsor: Nancy Jenkins-Arno
Property; conveyances; reverter clause for certain property in Branch county if not used for educational purposes; replace with right of entry if land not used for public purposes. Creates land transfer act.
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Property tax; exemptions; poverty exemption; revise filing requirements. Amends sec. 7u of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7u).
Sponsor: Rashida Tlaib
A resolution commemorating the Third Annual Michigan Chaldean American Legislative Day.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of Agriculture to monitor closely the conditions of Northwest and North Central Michigan's fruit crop to determine if disaster assistance is needed.
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Property tax; assessments; assessment of commercial rental property; revise. Amends sec. 34d of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.34d).
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
Corrections; prisoners; electronic monitoring of certain participants in work release programs; require. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 3e to ch. XI. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5638'12
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Corrections; other; verification of school enrollment or employment of individual placed on school or work release while on probation; require. Amends sec. 3, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.3) & adds sec. 3d to ch. XI. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5639'12
Sponsor: Deb Shaughnessy
A resolution to declare May 16, 2012, as Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Jim Townsend
Labor; hours and wages; minimum wage; increase, and index to consumer price index. Amends secs. 4 & 7a of 1964 PA 154 (MCL 408.384 & 408.387a).
Sponsor: Rashida Tlaib
School aid; other; conditions under which public school may receive school aid for instruction provided to nonpublic school students at nonpublic school site; revise. Amends sec. 166b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1766b).
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
A resolution to urge Congress to extend the 3.4 percent federal Stafford student loan rates and avoid a doubling of those rates to 6.8 percent on July 1st.
Sponsor: Joan Bauer
Education; students; dual enrollment eligibility; modify in postsecondary options act. Amends sec. 3 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0623'11, SB 0709'11, SB 0710'11
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Labor; fair employment practices; paid sick leave; require certain employers to provide. Creates new act.
Sponsor: James Ananich
A resolution to declare May 13-19, 2012, as Police Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Education; public school academies; certain requirements and limitations on authorizing cyber schools; revise. Amends sec. 552 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.552).
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
Labor; public service employment; employment with same governmental entity in which a pension is drawn; prohibit. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
A resolution to declare May 13-19, 2012, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Income tax; checkoff; contribution to Michigan Alzheimer's association fund; provide for check-off option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0325'11
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Income tax; checkoff; special Olympics Michigan fund; provide check-off option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0381'11
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Income tax; other; Michigan Alzheimer's association fund; create, and earmark revenue. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0324'11
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Education; school districts; reference to semiannual option for kindergarten enrollment and provision regarding rules for administration of personality tests to pupils; eliminate. Amends sec. 1147 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1147) & repeals sec. 1172 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1172).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Use tax; collections; use tax on difference between trade-in and purchase price for motor vehicles and titled watercraft; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.92).
Sponsor: David Robertson
A resolution to encourage school boards throughout the state to establish policies that ensure that agricultural science courses count toward graduation.
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Education; students; dual enrollment eligibility; modify in career and technical preparation act. Amends sec. 3 of 2000 PA 258 (MCL 388.1903). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0622'11, SB 0709'11, SB 0710'11
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Property tax; exemptions; waiver of specific tax; allow for land sold or conveyed by land bank fast track authority. Amends sec. 15a of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1415a).
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Elections; ballots; ballot instructions; revise to require placement in voting booth and include with absentee ballots, and make other miscellaneous changes to the Michigan election law. Amends secs. 558, 560, 560b, 568, 591, 706 & 764a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.558 et seq.); adds secs. 736b, 736c, 736d, 736e, 736f, 736g & 764 & repeals sec. 737 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.737).
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Income tax; credit; child and dependent care credit; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 272a.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Income tax; income; certain credits, deductions, and exemptions; restore. Amends secs. 30, 520 & 522 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30 et seq.) & adds sec. 274.
Sponsor: Bertram Johnson
Courts; district court; venue for traffic civil infractions issued by state police under certain circumstances; revise. Amends sec. 8312 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8312).
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
A resolution to commemorate the 375th anniversary of the birth of Jacques Marquette.
Sponsor: George Darany
A resolution to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812.
Sponsor: Glenn Anderson
Civil rights; privacy; information for accessing social networking account; prohibit employers from requiring disclosure. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Transportation; funds; receipt of money; subject to compliance with Iran economic sanctions act. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 1j. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5479'12
Sponsor: Gail Haines
A resolution commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Abbott's Magic Get Together.
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
State financing and management; purchasing; engaging in certain contracts for services or supplies with companies that have business activities in Iran; prohibit. Amends sec. 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1261). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5479'12
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
Revenue sharing; other; receipt of revenue sharing; subject to compliance with new Iran economic sanctions act. Amends 1971 PA 140 (MCL 141.901 - 141.921) by adding sec. 17b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5479'12
Sponsor: Charles Moss
State financing and management; purchasing; engaging in contracts for construction with companies that have business activities in Iran; prohibit. Amends sec. 241 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1241). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5479'12
Sponsor: Mike Callton
A resolution to declare June 9, 2012, as Michigan Flower Planting Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Vehicles; off-road; ORV license; redesignate as ORV trail permit, provide for disposition of trail permit fees, and abolish ORV citizens review board. Amends secs. 81115, 81116, 81117, 81123 & 81128 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81115 et seq.) & adds sec. 81125a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5612'12, HB 5614'12, HB 5615'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Vehicles; off-road; assumption of the risk of operation for ORV operation under certain circumstances; provide for, and revise penalties for certain ORV violations. Amends secs. 81133 & 81147 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81133 & 324.81147). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5612'12, HB 5613'12, HB 5614'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Human services; other; use of bridge card to obtain cash from a bottle deposit fee; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14m.
Sponsor: Pete Lund
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Bike Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Health facilities; hospitals; requirement for employees to receive a influenza vaccine as a condition of employment, promotion, or change in status; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20174.
Sponsor: Harold Haugh
Agriculture; agribusiness; agriculture innovation loan guarantee act; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Kate Segal
Vehicles; equipment; removal of certain towing devices from a vehicle when not in use; require. Amends sec. 721 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.721).
Sponsor: George Darany
A resolution to congratulate the Republic of China (Taiwan) on its 20th anniversary of participating in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.
Sponsor: John Walsh
Vehicles; off-road; distribution of certain percentage of funds in recreation improvement account to off-road vehicle account; provide for, and revise certain definitions relating to off-road vehicles. Amends secs. 71108, 81101 & 81102 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.71108 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5612'12, HB 5613'12, HB 5615'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
A resolution congratulating the Republic of China (Taiwan) on its twentieth anniversary of participating in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum and Taiwan's successful 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections; and expressing continued support of Michigan's cordial relations with Taiwan and for increasing Taiwan's international space as part of the global community.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Gaming; lottery; special lottery game; create, and designate proceeds for certain cities. Amends secs. 12, 33 & 41 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.12 et seq.) & adds secs. 10 & 45.
Sponsor: Jimmy Womack
A resolution to declare May 13-19, 2012, as InfantSee Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Barb Byrum
A resolution recognizing May 6-12, 2012, as National Nurses Week.
Sponsor: Gretchen Whitmer
Vehicles; off-road; operation of ORVs on certain roads and highways; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 81131 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81131). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5613'12, HB 5614'12, HB 5615'12
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
A resolution proclaiming May 13-19, 2012, as InfantSEE® Week in Michigan.
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Liquor; licenses; farmer's market license; create. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 415. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0032'11
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Economic development; other; green to gold revolving loan fund act; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Charles Brunner
A resolution to urge local units of government experiencing financial stress or a financial emergency to use the MiDEAL program for all purchases and with an emphasis on purchasing from Michigan-based businesses.
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Crimes; weapons; sale, possession, and use of device that uses electro-muscular technology; amend Michigan penal code to allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 224a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0030'11
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Environmental protection; toxic substances or products; electronic waste advisory council; repeal. Repeals sec. 17313 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.17313).
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Income tax; deductions; limitations and restrictions on deduction of certain retirement or pension benefits; eliminate. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Weapons; licensing; sale, possession, and use of device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology; amend firearms act to allow under certain circumstances. Amends title & secs. 5f, 5g, 5k & 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425f et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0029'11
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes involving electro-muscular disruption devices; enact. Amends secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b & 777.16m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0029'11, SB 0030'11
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
A resolution to commemorate the Mental Health Association in Michigan on its 75th anniversary.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
A resolution to declare May 7-11, 2012, as PTA Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Jim Townsend
Health; medical marihuana; qualification for designation as primary caregiver; establish. Amends sec. 6 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26426).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Income tax; credit; corporate income tax credit for qualified internships; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 675.
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Records; birth; heirloom birth certificate; establish flat fee. Amends sec. 2882a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2882a).
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
A resolution to declare May 12, 2012, as Train Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Ben Glardon
Natural resources; other; counties eligible to authorize off-road vehicles on road shoulders; extend to entire state and eliminate sunset. Amends sec. 81131 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81131).
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
Counties; ordinances; uniform traffic code; authorize counties to adopt. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of 1956 PA 62 (MCL 257.951 et seq.).
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Occupations; physicians; licensure of naturopathic physicians; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16326 & pt. 171.
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
A resolution to commemorate May 12, 2012, as National Train Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Sales tax; exemptions; prisoner purchases; eliminate exemption. Amends sec. 4a of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54a).
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Liquor; drinking age; certain minors; exempt from underage drinking violation under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 703 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1703).
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Cities; home rule; population threshold; revise reference to 600,000 or more. Amends secs. 5 & 35a of 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.5 & 117.35a).
Sponsor: Shanelle Jackson
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to fund the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University to its full scheduled appropriation level.
Sponsor: Rick Jones
A resolution to declare May 21-27, 2012, as AMBER Alert Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
Torts; medical malpractice; emergency treatment rendered in a hospital; limit liability for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2912i.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
A resolution to declare May 3, 2012, as Community College Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends secs. 21308a, 21311a & 21312a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21308a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0528'11, SB 0529'11, SB 0531'11, SB 0532'11, SB 0533'11
Sponsor: James Marleau
Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends secs. 21326, 21327, 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21510, 21515, 21517, 21520, 21550, 21558 & 21559 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21326 et seq.) & repeals secs. 21541, 21542, 21543 & 21562 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21541 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0528'11, SB 0529'11, SB 0530'11, SB 0531'11, SB 0532'11
Sponsor: James Marleau
Taxation; excise taxes; levy of a car rental assessment; establish, and earmark for construction and maintenance of certain roads. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Local government; other; authority of an emergency manager to condemn property or provide power of eminent domain; prohibit. Amends 2011 PA 4 (MCL 141.1501 - 141.1531) by adding sec. 20c.
Sponsor: Coleman Young
Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends secs. 21301a, 21304a, 21304b, 21307, 21307a, 21309a, 21310a, 21314a, 21315, 21316, 21316a & 21320 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21301a et seq.) & adds secs. 21304c, 21304d, 21323a, 21323b, 21323c, 21323d, 21323e, 21323f, 21323g, 21323h, 21323i, 21323j, 21323k, 21323l, 21323m, 21325 & 21334. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0529'11, SB 0530'11, SB 0531'11, SB 0532'11, SB 0533'11
Sponsor: James Marleau
A resolution to urge the Michigan High School Athletic Association to adopt a policy that allows an age eligibility waiver for students with disabilities.
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Criminal Consequence Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Stacy Oakes
Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends sec. 20114e of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20114e) & adds secs. 21332 & 21333. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0528'11, SB 0530'11, SB 0531'11, SB 0532'11, SB 0533'11
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
A resolution to declare May 3, 2012, as Community College Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Ken Goike
Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends secs. 21302 & 21303 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21302 & 324.21303). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0528'11, SB 0529'11, SB 0530'11, SB 0532'11, SB 0533'11
Sponsor: James Marleau
Watercraft; safety; boating safety certificate and watercraft endorsement; define, and allow operation of motorboat by person less than 12 years of age under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 80101, 80141 & 80212 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80101 et seq.).
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; liability and cleanup procedures; modify. Amends secs. 21313a, 21319a & 21323 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21313a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0528'11, SB 0529'11, SB 0530'11, SB 0531'11, SB 0533'11
Sponsor: James Marleau
Agriculture; marketing; unfair practices of voluntary associations; revise responsibility of expense of proceedings. Amends secs. 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25 of 1972 PA 344 (MCL 290.702 et seq.).
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
State; other; concurrent jurisdiction on federally owned lands within the Pictured Rocks national lakeshore; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 4 of 1967 PA 168 (MCL 3.451 & 3.454) & adds secs. 4a, 4b & 4c.
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
Torts; medical malpractice; physician judgment rule; enact. Amends sec. 2912a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2912a).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Highways; name; portion of US-31 designated as the "Medal of Honor Recipients Highway"; provide technical amendment. Amends sec. 1072 of 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.2072).
Sponsor: Amanda Price
Education; attendance; age and date requirement for entering school; revise in school code. Amends sec. 1147 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1147). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0316'11
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Sales tax; collections; prepayment collection process; revise. Amends sec. 6 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.56).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Property tax; principal residence exemption; extended filing deadline and conditional rescission for foreclosed property; provide for. Amends sec. 7cc of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Use tax; collections; prepayment collection process; revise. Amends sec. 6 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.96).
Sponsor: John Walsh
Juveniles; other; certain child development training for lawyer-guardian ad litem; require, and modify termination of parental rights provisions. Amends secs. 13a, 17d, 18f, 19a, 19b & 19c, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.13a et seq.).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Natural resources; hunting; punishment for taking game in another state; prohibit. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 40109a.
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
A resolution to urge the Michigan High School Athletic Association to adopt a maximum age eligibility waiver for students with disabilities.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Crimes; assaultive; crime of assaulting a person performing certain job-related duties; expand to include emergency room personnel. Amends sec. 81d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81d).
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Health; medical marihuana; state and local regulation of marihuana dispensaries; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Mike Callton
Health; abortion; oral screening of individual seeking an abortion for coercion to abort and domestic violence; require. Amends sec. 17515 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17515) & adds sec. 17015a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4798'11, HB 4799'11
Sponsor: Nancy Jenkins-Arno
Energy; conservation; energy optimization standards; allow providers under certain size to opt out. Amends sec. 77 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1077) & adds sec. 80.
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Health; abortion; coercive abortion prevention materials; require department to create and provide other general amendments. Amends sec. 17015 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17015). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4798'11, HB 4799'11, HB 5134'11, HB 5181'11
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Lupus Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Joan Bauer
A resolution to urge the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to continue the Perinatology Research Branch facility in Detroit.
Sponsor: James Marleau
A resolution to declare May 16, 2012, as High School Radio Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Vehicles; registration plates; fund-raising plate for hospice and palliative care; create. Amends sec. 811e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.811e) & adds sec. 811r.
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Property tax; exemptions; real and personal property of veterans organizations; exempt. Amends sec. 7o of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7o).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Transportation; school vehicles; enhanced rear lighting for school buses; mandate. Amends 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1801 - 257.1877) by adding sec. 12.
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
Weapons; licensing; procedures for purchasing, carrying, possessing, or transporting pistol by peace officers; revise, and provide a penalty. Amends sec. 2 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422) & adds sec. 2c.
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
A resolution to declare April 30-May 6, 2012, as Screen-Free Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Jon Switalski
A resolution to declare May 4, 2012, as Stand for Change Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Children's Mental Health Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Timothy Greimel
Corrections; parole; procedures for objection by judge of parole for prisoner; revise. Amends sec. 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234).
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
A resolution to memorialize Congress to renew its commitment to the defense of our nation and to maintain the strength of the C-27J and A-10 units at Michigan's Battle Creek and Selfridge Air National Guard Bases.
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
Appropriations; supplemental; funding for state emergency relief services; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Charles Moss
School aid; other; counting of pupil instruction time for virtual learning courses; revise. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701).
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to fund the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University to its full scheduled appropriation level.
Sponsor: Hoon-Yung Hopgood
Gaming; horse racing; miscellaneous changes to the horse racing law of 1995; enact. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9a, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 19a, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 32 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.302 et seq.) & repeals secs. 5 & 35 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.305 & 431.335).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Townships; charter; establishment and maintenance of a free public library; revise population threshold. Amends sec. 13a of 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.13a).
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
Income tax; city; withholding by all employers in this state; require. Amends sec. 51, ch. 2 of 1964 PA 284 (MCL 141.651) & adds sec. 51a to ch. 2.
Sponsor: David Nathan
A resolution to declare May 6-12, 2012, as Nurses Week in the state of Michigan
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Liens; other; procedure regarding disposition of fraudulently filed financing statements; expand filing offices to which procedure applies. Amends sec. 9501a of 1962 PA 174 (MCL 440.9501a).
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Property tax; delinquent taxes; notice by publication; revise. Amends secs. 78f & 78i of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78f & 211.78i) & adds sec. 78p.
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Student Athlete Cardiac Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Crimes; homicide; intentionally discharging a firearm at a dwelling or an occupied structure; establish as first degree murder. Amends sec. 316 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.316).
Sponsor: Thomas Stallworth
State financing and management; purchasing; engaging in contracts with companies that have business activities in Iran; prohibit. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
State financing and management; funds; strategic fund; subject to new Iran economic sanctions act. Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec. 15. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5479'12
Sponsor: David Agema
A resolution to memorialize Congress to fund the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University to its full scheduled appropriation level.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
A resolution to memorialize Congress to reject the President's budget proposal to eliminate the search-and-rescue U.S. Coast Guard helicopter unit in Muskegon County and to restructure the Traverse City Air Station.
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
A resolution to declare April 2012 as Parkinson's Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution commemorating May 2012 as Mental Health Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
A resolution designating May 2012 as Michigan Student Athlete Cardiac Awareness Month.
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
A resolution to declare April 2012 as Occupational Therapy Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to urge the Michigan Board of State Canvassers to protect the rights of the people under the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and certify the petition calling for a referendum on Public Act 4 of 2011.
Sponsor: Marcia Hovey-Wright
Local government; authorities; public lighting infrastructure and housing stock inventory investment authority act; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas Stallworth
A resolution declaring May 2012 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Hoon-Yung Hopgood
Courts; funding; juror compensation; allow reimbursement if funding unit pays increased mileage. Amends sec. 151e of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.151e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5551'12
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Courts; funding; mileage reimbursement rate for juror; increase. Amends sec. 1344 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1344).
Sponsor: Nancy Jenkins-Arno
A resolution to declare May 12, 2012, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Marilyn Lane
Education; public school academies; enrollment priority for local residents of certain geographic areas for public school academy located within that area; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 504 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.504).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
A resolution commemorating Wolverine Human Services on 25 years of exemplary efforts to help improve the lives of Michigan's troubled youth.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Agriculture; diseases and pests; nursery stock; require certain inspections. Amends secs. 2, 4, 6, 9, 17 & 22 of 1931 PA 189 (MCL 286.202 et seq.).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Weapons; concealed; list of specified premises on which a person licensed to carry a concealed weapon may not carry that weapon; eliminate. Amends sec. 5c of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425c) & repeals sec. 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425o).
Sponsor: Mark Jansen
Natural resources; gas and oil; hydraulic fracturing treatments; require authorization from the department of environmental quality. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 61506d, 61531, 61532, 61533, 61534, 61535, 61536 & 61537.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Highways; name; naming of a portion of M-231; designate as the "Sgt. Henry E. Plant Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1061.
Sponsor: Amanda Price
Property tax; assessments; taxable value upon transfer of ownership from an individual to a limited liability company; allow for existing property tax cap to remain. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).
Sponsor: Amanda Price
A resolution to urge the Governor to implement and fund the necessary programs to support his Special Message on Public Safety.
Sponsor: Harvey Santana
Property tax; assessments; actions of boards of review; allow to cancel December or July boards. Amends sec. 53b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.53b).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Elections; political parties; time of the 2012 state conventions for political parties; modify. Amends sec. 591 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.591).
Sponsor: Pete Lund
Communications; telecommunications; annual audit of PSAPs and secondary PSAPs; require. Amends sec. 406 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1406).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Economic development; downtown development authorities; use tax increment funds for transit-oriented development and facilities; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1975 PA 197 (MCL 125.1651).
Sponsor: Jim Townsend
Economic development; other; next Michigan development act; allow voters to petition for a referendum regarding certain interlocal agreements. Amends 2010 PA 275 (MCL 125.2951 - 125.2959) by adding sec. 4a.
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
Education; preschools; age for eligibility to enroll in great start readiness programs; revise. Amends sec. 32d of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1632d).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of providing false information to a peace officer conducting a criminal investigation; enact. Amends sec. 16x, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16x). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5050'11
Sponsor: John Walsh
A resolution to commemorate April 22-28, 2012, as Crime Victims' Rights Week and reaffirm our commitment to the annual Crime Victims' Vigil on April 25, 2012.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Law enforcement; investigations; providing false information to peace officer conducting criminal investigation; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 479c.
Sponsor: John Walsh
Construction; code; certain enforcement and administrative functions; authorize governmental unit to contract with private organization for. Amends sec. 2a of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1502a) & adds sec. 9.
Sponsor: Mark Ouimet
A resolution to memorialize Congress to reject the President's budget proposal to eliminate the search-and-rescue U.S. Coast Guard helicopter unit in Muskegon County and to restructure the Traverse City Air Station.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Labor; hours and wages; compensatory time in lieu of overtime compensation; modify provisions. Amends sec. 4a of 1964 PA 154 (MCL 408.384a).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to intervene to prevent the closure of the U.S. Postal Service's Processing and Distribution Center in Lansing, Michigan.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Retirement; legislative; membership of board of trustees; modify. Amends sec. 26 of 1957 PA 261 (MCL 38.1026).
Sponsor: Pete Lund
Retirement; legislative; annual 4% increase in retirement allowance; eliminate. Amends sec. 23c of 1957 PA 261 (MCL 38.1023c).
Sponsor: Pete Lund
Retirement; legislative; 5% of compensation to fund retiree health care costs; require current legislators to contribute. Amends sec. 22c of 1957 PA 261 (MCL 38.1022c).
Sponsor: Pete Lund
Insurance; health care corporations; coverage for certain treatment related to autism; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 - 550.1704) by adding sec. 416e. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0415'11, SB 0981'12
Sponsor: Michael Green
Employment security; benefits; eligibility for part-time employees; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 29 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.29).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
A resolution recognizing April 21-28, 2012, as Money Smart Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Gretchen Whitmer
Insurance; health; coverage for certain treatment related to autism; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406s. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0414'11, SB 0981'12
Sponsor: Tupac Hunter
Vehicles; motorcycles; motorcycle helmet requirement; abolish under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 658 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.658).
Sponsor: Peter Pettalia
Environmental protection; air pollution; open burning of certain household waste; prohibit, and authorize burning of produce bins. Amends secs. 5512 & 11522 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5512 & 324.11522) & repeals sec. 5514 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5514).
Sponsor: David Agema
Insurance; health; autism coverage reimbursement act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0414'11, SB 0415'11
Sponsor: Randy Richardville
Gaming; bingo and charitable gaming; millionaire parties; revise requirements for conducting, provide for the licensing and regulation of charitable gaming service providers, and provide for other general amendments. Amends secs. 2, 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 5c, 7a, 7d, 8, 9, 10, 10a, 11a, 11b, 11c, 16 & 19 of 1972 PA 382 (MCL 432.102 et seq.); adds sec. 8a & repeals sec. 20 of 1972 PA 382 (MCL 432.120).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; specialty plate for breast cancer; create, and earmark revenue to breast and cervical cancer control program. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811u.
Sponsor: Jon Switalski
Recreation; state parks; fee waiver for certain state parks; provide for. Amends sec. 74116 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.74116).
Sponsor: Coleman Young
A resolution commemorating the 95th Anniversary of the Michigan State Police.
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
A resolution to declare April 2012 as Safe Digging Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Ricky Outman
Health; occupations; examination requirements for surgical assistants seeking physician's assistant license; modify. Amends secs. 17062 & 17064 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17062 & 333.17064).
Sponsor: Hoon-Yung Hopgood
A resolution to declare April 22-29, 2012, as Drug Take Back Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: James Ananich
A resolution to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the Michigan State Police.
Sponsor: Peter MacGregor
Higher education; financial aid; number of governing bodies authorized to establish promise zones; increase. Amends sec. 5 of 2008 PA 550 (MCL 390.1645).
Sponsor: James Ananich
Local government; bonds; pension liabilities; allow to bond out. Amends sec. 103 of 2001 PA 34 (MCL 141.2103) & adds sec. 518.
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Traffic control; violations; use of a cellular telephone while operating a vehicle; prohibit, and prescribe sanctions. Amends secs. 320a & 732 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.320a & 257.732) & adds sec. 602c.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Criminal procedure; bail; charitable bail organizations; require courts to allow to post bail or act as surety for poor individuals under certain circumstances. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 10 to ch. V.
Sponsor: Richard Hammel
Public utilities; rates; certain water and sewer departments; allow public service commission to regulate. Amends sec. 6 of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6) & adds sec. 6t.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Traffic control; parking; fines for parking in posted handicap parking spaces; increase, and allow posting of fine amount on sign identifying parking space as being for use by disabled persons only. Amends secs. 674 & 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.674 & 257.907).
Sponsor: James Ananich
Education; curricula; certain requirements for high school diploma; modify and eliminate foreign language requirements. Amends secs. 1278a & 1278b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a & 380.1278b).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Consumer protection; unfair trade practices; retail sale of goods; prohibit different prices for cash or credit purchases. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903).
Sponsor: Thomas Stallworth
State financing and management; purchasing; biobased procurement plan for state of Michigan purchasing; create. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 261e.
Sponsor: Paul Muxlow
Recreation; fairs; annual state fair; authorize. Amends secs. 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14a & 15a of 1978 PA 361 (MCL 285.162 et seq.) & adds sec. 5a.
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
A resolution to declare April 18, 2012, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Retirement; legislative; retirement health care benefits for legislators; eliminate. Amends secs. 50b & 75 of 1957 PA 261 (MCL 38.1050b & 38.1075).
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
A resolution to declare April 22, 2012, as Earth Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Commercial code; warehouse receipts; general revisions to article 7 of the uniform commercial code; provide for. Amends secs. 1201, 2103, 2104, 2310, 2323, 2401, 2503, 2505, 2506, 2509, 2605, 2705, 2A103, 2A514, 2A526, 4104, 4210, 7101, 7102, 7103, 7104, 7105, 7201, 7202, 7203, 7204, 7205, 7206, 7207, 7208, 7209, 7210, 7301, 7302, 7303, 7304, 7305, 7307, 7308, 7309, 7401, 7402, 7403, 7404, 7501, 7502, 7503, 7504, 7505, 7506, 7507, 7508, 7509, 7601, 7602, 7603, 8103, 9102, 9203, 9207, 9208, 9301, 9310, 9312, 9313, 9314, 9317, 9338 & 9601 of 1962 PA 174 (MCL 440.1201 et seq.) & adds sec. 7106 & pt. 7. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5081'11, HB 5083'11
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Courts; circuit court; requirement for circuit court to consent to appointment of assistant prosecutor by prosecuting attorney in certain cases; eliminate. Amends sec. 18, ch. XVI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 776.18). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0728'11
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Commercial code; other; general revisions to article 1 of the uniform commercial code; provide for. Amends heading of pt. 1 & secs. 1101, 1102, 1103, 1106, 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 2202, 2A501, 2A518, 2A519, 2A527, 2A528, 3103, 4A105, 4A106, 4A204, 5103 & 8102 of 1962 PA 174 (MCL 440.1101 et seq.); adds heading for pt. 3 & secs. 1108, 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304, 1305, 1306, 1307, 1308, 1309 & 1310 & repeals secs. 1105, 1107, 1207, 1208, 1209, 1210, 1211, 2208 & 2A207 of 1962 PA 174 (MCL 440.1105 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5082'11, HB 5083'11
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Highways; name; certain portion of M-61; designate as "Trooper Jeffrey Werda Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 70.
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Courts; circuit court; requirement for circuit court to consent to appointment of assistant prosecutor by the prosecutor in certain cases; eliminate. Amends sec. 1 of 1911 PA 41 (MCL 49.41). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0727'11
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Human services; services or financial assistance; determination of financial eligibility for family independence program; include certain lottery and gambling winnings. Amends sec. 10c of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.10c) & adds sec. 10e.
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Commercial code; secured transactions; general revisions to article 9 of the uniform commercial code; provide for. Amends secs. 9105, 9307, 9311, 9316, 9326, 9406, 9408, 9502, 9503, 9507, 9515, 9516, 9518, 9521 & 9607 of 1962 PA 174 (MCL 440.9105 et seq.); adds pt. 8 to art. 9 & repeals art. 11 of 1962 PA 174 (MCL 440.11101 - 440.11102). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5081'11, HB 5082'11
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Gaming; lottery; lottery winners; require lottery bureau to share names with department of human services. Amends 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.1 - 432.47) by adding sec. 32a.
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Agriculture; products; administrative rules related to the Upper Peninsula state fair; rescind. Amends 1927 PA 89 (MCL 285.141 - 285.145) by adding sec. 6.
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Agriculture; products; certain administrative rules; rescind. Repeals 1961 PA 70 (MCL 289.631 - 289.646).
Sponsor: Kenneth Kurtz
Agriculture; products; administrative rules related to cherry assessments; rescind. Amends 1965 PA 232 (MCL 290.651 - 290.674) by adding sec. 18b.
Sponsor: Bruce Rendon
Human services; services or financial assistance; eligibility for family independence program; apply asset test. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10d.
Sponsor: David Agema
Agriculture; products; administrative rule related to liquid measuring devices; rescind. Amends 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.601 - 290.634) by adding sec. 35.
Sponsor: Paul Muxlow
Traffic control; traffic regulation; maximum length allowed for a recreational vehicle in combination with a trailer; revise. Amends secs. 719 & 721 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.719 & 257.721).
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Liquor; licenses; revocation of license for multiple sales to minors; base on consecutive 12-month period. Amends sec. 501 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1501).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Agriculture; products; administrative rules related to the state apple commission; rescind. Amends 1965 PA 232 (MCL 290.651 - 290.674) by adding sec. 18a.
Sponsor: Ricky Outman
Agriculture; products; certain administrative rules related to certain nursery stock; rescind. Amends 1931 PA 189 (MCL 286.201 - 286.228) by adding sec. 23b.
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
Property; conveyances; transfer of Scott correctional facility in Northville; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Agriculture; products; administrative rules related to grain dealers; rescind. Amends 1939 PA 141 (MCL 285.61 - 285.88) by adding sec. 29.
Sponsor: Ben Glardon
Property; conveyances; transfer of certain state fair property to Michigan fast track land bank authority; provide for. Creates land transfer act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4803'11
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Natural resources; hunting; wild turkey license fee; modify use. Amends sec. 43524 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43524).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Agriculture; other; registration of farm names; repeal. Repeals 1941 PA 35 (MCL 285.101 - 285.108).
Sponsor: Ben Glardon
Torts; product liability; liability of successor corporation for asbestos claims; enact limits. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding ch. 30.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Worker's compensation; benefits; certain volunteer registrants; allow to collect worker's compensation insurance through the state under certain circumstances and to make technical corrections concerning reports and application of certain provisions. Amends secs. 161, 372, 625 & 891 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.161 et seq.).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Appropriations; zero budget; supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2011-2012. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Charles Moss
Vehicles; motorcycles; motorcycle helmet requirement; abolish under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 658 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.658).
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov
Property; conveyances; transfer of certain state fair property to Michigan fast track land bank authority; provide for. Creates land transfer act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0515'11
Sponsor: Jimmy Womack
State financing and management; other; legislative tax expenditure review commission; create. Amends 1986 PA 268 (MCL 4.1101 - 4.1901) by adding ch. 7C.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
State financing and management; other; requirement for fiscal agencies to score certain tax expenditures; implement. Amends secs. 501 & 601 of 1986 PA 268 (MCL 4.1501 & 4.1601).
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Higher education; financial aid; grant program for certain state high school graduates to attend state universities and community colleges; establish, and create Michigan higher education grant trust fund. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1017'12
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Consumer credit; lending practices; nonrecourse commercial mortgage loans; clarify effect of certain mortgage provisions. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Labor; public service employment; definition of public employee; clarify regarding recognition of union based on receipt of government subsidy or interlocal agreement. Amends secs. 1 & 14 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201 & 423.214).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Health; abortion; regulation of an abortion clinic as a freestanding surgical outpatient facility; require regardless of the number of abortions performed. Amends sec. 20115 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20115).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Economic development; other; drug testing requirement for certain business executives who receive certain economic development benefits; provide for. Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec. 15.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
State; escheats; contigency fee auditing for business-to-business transactions; eliminate. Amends sec. 31 of 1995 PA 29 (MCL 567.251).
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
A resolution to recognize April 2012 as National Financial Literacy Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Property tax; assessments; contingent fee for state audit; prohibit. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 110.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Education; safety; certain measures to ensure pupil health and safety; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding secs. 1180, 1181, 1182 & 1183.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to declare April 17, 2012, as Pay Equity Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Crimes; criminal sexual conduct; sexual penetration or contact of a foster child regardless of age by certain care providers; prohibit during residency. Amends secs. 520b, 520c, 520d & 520e of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520b et seq.).
Sponsor: Mike Callton
Civil rights; general discrimination; sexual orientation and gender identity or expression; include as categories protected under the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act. Amends title and secs. 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 302, 302a, 402, 502, 504, 505 & 506 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2102 et seq.).
Sponsor: Coleman Young
Crimes; criminal sexual conduct; reference to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct; amend to reflect change. Amends sec. 2a of 1966 PA 189 (MCL 780.652a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0596'11
Sponsor: Mike Callton
A resolution to declare April 16, 2012, as World Voice Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
A resolution to declare April 28, 2012, as Save The Frogs Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
A resolution to implore the Michigan Department of Treasury to conduct a financial review of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) to consider the appointment of an emergency financial manager.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
State; audits; contingent fee for state audits; prohibit. Amends 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.1 - 205.31) by adding sec. 6b.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Civil procedure; foreclosure; redemption periods for mortgages foreclosed by advertisement; revise. Amends secs. 3232 & 3240 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3232 & 600.3240).
Sponsor: Rick Olson
Insurance; health; standardized prior authorization form for prescription drugs; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2212c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0430'11
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
Civil procedure; evidence; expert witness testimony; allow to be presented by video communication equipment. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2164a.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Insurance; health care corporations; standardized prior authorization form for prescription drugs; require. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 - 550.1704) by adding sec. 402d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0429'11
Sponsor: James Marleau
Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; independent expenditure provisions in the campaign finance act; update. Amends sec. 54 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.254). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5348'12, HB 5350'12, HB 5352'12, HB 5353'12
Sponsor: Joan Bauer
Courts; juries; exemption for nursing mothers from jury duty; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 1307a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1307a).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; contributions by certain foreign entities; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 55d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5348'12, HB 5350'12, HB 5353'12, HB 5354'12
Sponsor: Charles Brunner
Public employees and officers; ethics; financial disclosure report; require certain candidates for elective office and state and local officials to file. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Jim Townsend
Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; disclosure of independent expenditures by corporations; require. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 55b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5348'12, HB 5352'12, HB 5353'12, HB 5354'12
Sponsor: Brandon Dillon
Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; certain independent expenditures by corporations; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 55c.
Sponsor: Timothy Bledsoe
Public employees and officers; ethics; legislators and state officers applying for or receiving certain grants from the state; prohibit. Amends title & sec. 2 of 1968 PA 318 (MCL 15.302).
Sponsor: Alberta Talabi
Public employees and officers; ethics; lobbying by former legislators and executive branch officers; prohibit for a defined period after leaving state service. Amends sec. 6a of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.416a).
Sponsor: Timothy Bledsoe
Campaign finance; other; independent expenditures by corporations; require certain reports and disclaimers. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 55a.
Sponsor: Thomas Stallworth
Campaign finance; other; candidate solicitations in state facilities; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 57a.
Sponsor: Charles Smiley
Campaign finance; public disclosure; accountability and disclosure of corporate political and lobbying activities; include. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 11 to art. II.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Campaign finance; violations; improper independent expenditures by a corporation; impose certain fines. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 55f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5348'12, HB 5350'12, HB 5352'12, HB 5354'12
Sponsor: Rashida Tlaib
Income tax; returns; mandatory unitary filing for certain taxpayers with a certificated credit; eliminate. Amends secs. 680 & 691 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.680 & 206.691).
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Campaign finance; statements and reports; quarterly filing of certain statements; require. Amends sec. 33 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.233).
Sponsor: Maureen Stapleton
State financing and management; purchasing; gifts by state contractors to certain governmental officials; limit. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 264a.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Public employees and officers; ethics; executive branch officials and employees ethics act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1968 PA 318 (MCL 15.301 - 15.310) & 1973 PA 196 (MCL 15.341 - 15.348).
Sponsor: Roy Schmidt
Occupations; lobbyists; lobbyist political contribution; restrict delivery of. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 11a.
Sponsor: George Darany
Campaign finance; other; independent expenditures; require compliance with campaign finance act. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 55g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5350'12, HB 5352'12, HB 5353'12, HB 5354'12
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Campaign finance; other; certain communications with electors; require disclosure. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 48.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Consumer credit; other; nonrecourse mortgage loans; clarify effect of certain mortgage provisions. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Rudy Hobbs
A resolution to express support for access to preventive health care services, including contraception, for all women and to strongly support insurance coverage of contraception without co-pays and cost-sharing.
Sponsor: Marcia Hovey-Wright
A resolution to declare March 2012 as Women's History Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Income tax; credit; credit for certain renovations made to the home of a person with a disability; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.532) by adding sec. 279.
Sponsor: John Gleason
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Sponsor: Jim Stamas
A resolution to declare April 2012 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Amanda Price
A resolution declaring April 2012 as Michigan Safe Digging Month.
Sponsor: James Marleau
Retirement; state employees; employment of state retirees; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 68c of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.68c).
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
A resolution to declare April 27, 2012, as Viral Hepatitis Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Rashida Tlaib
Public employees and officers; ethics; provision for removal of an officer of a metropolitan district; provide for. Amends title of 1929 PA 312 (MCL 119.1 - 119.18) & adds sec. 5a.
Sponsor: John Gleason
A resolution to declare April 2012 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Jon Switalski
A resolution to recognize May 4, 2012, as Stand4Change Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Randy Richardville
Appropriations; zero budget; supplemental appropriations; provide OPEB funds for fiscal year 2011-2012. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Roger Kahn
Occupations; junk and secondhand dealers; definition of secondhand dealer or junk dealer; exclude certain businesses. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1917 PA 350 (MCL 445.402 & 445.403).
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
Natural resources; hunting; deer damage shooting permits; modify requirements for issuance and limit number of authorized shooters. Amends sec. 40114 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40114).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
A resolution to express support for the 2012 United States Air Force Re-Missioning Plan to locate an MQ-1/9 RSO element at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to reject the recommendations of the United States Department of Defense to remove the A-10 Thunderbolt II force from the 127th Wing of the Air National Guard at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
Civil rights; public records; legislative branch; include in freedom of information act. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.232).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Occupations; nurses; nurses practicing under special volunteer license; limit civil liability for personal injury or death. Amends secs. 16184 & 16185 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16184 & 333.16185).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Occupations; barbers; licensing of barbers, barbershops, and barber colleges; repeal. Repeals art. 11 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1101 - 339.1118). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5518'12
Sponsor: David Agema
Insurance; other; provision to prohibit the commissioner of the office of financial and insurance regulation from working for entities regulated by the office for a period of 2 years after leaving office; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 203.
Sponsor: John Gleason
Taxation; administration; offer-in-compromise program; provide for. Amends sec. 28 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.28) & adds sec. 23a.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
A resolution to declare March 25-31, 2012, as STEM Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
A resolution to provide public comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service to guide the preparation of a supplemental environmental impact statement or environmental assessment on the development of revised regulations governing the management of double-crested cormorants.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
A resolution to declare March 2012 as Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Maureen Stapleton
Taxation; administration; offer-in-compromise program; provide for certain tax liabilities owed. Amends secs. 25 & 28 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.25 & 205.28) & adds sec. 30d.
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Occupations; licensing fees; fees for barbers, barbershops, and barber colleges; repeal. Repeals sec. 17 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2217). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5517'12
Sponsor: David Agema
Property tax; principal residence exemption; appeal of denial of personal residence exemption for certain senior citizens; require department of treasury to expedite. Amends sec. 7cc of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc).
Sponsor: Joseph Graves
Public employees and officers; ethics; travel restrictions for certain public officials; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1973 PA 196 (MCL 15.341 & 15.342).
Sponsor: John Gleason
Watercraft; safety; requirement for persons riding on or being towed behind a personal watercraft to wear certain personal flotation devices; eliminate. Amends sec. 80205 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80205).
Sponsor: Nancy Jenkins-Arno
Watercraft; traffic control; criteria for investigatory stops of moving vessels; clarify. Amends sec. 80166 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80166).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Watercraft; violations; vessel operated without required marine safety equipment; allow peace officer to issue citation to owner or operator, require observer when vessel is towing a person, and revise definition of passenger. Amends secs. 80104 & 80152 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80104 & 324.80152) & adds sec. 80143a.
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Natural resources; inland lakes; public road access to lakes or streams; specify authorized uses. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 30111b.
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Watercraft; other; identification and lighting requirements for barges; enact and provide penalties and remedies. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 80143.
Sponsor: Harold Haugh
Watercraft; violations; fleeing and eluding police or conservation officer while operating a vessel; prohibit. Amends sec. 479a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.479a).
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
Property tax; payment and collection; eligibility for property tax deferment for partnerships; clarify. Amends sec. 51 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.51).
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Probate; other; disposition of decedent's remains; require that directions by a person properly designated by service member be followed. Amends secs. 3206 & 3209 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.3206 & 700.3209).
Sponsor: Kurt Damrow
Property tax; exemptions; exemption for property housing elderly or disabled families; provide retroactive approval under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 7d of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7d).
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
A resolution to urge the United States Department of Agriculture to keep open the Farm Service Agency office in Kalamazoo County.
Sponsor: Vicki Barnett
Property tax; exemptions; certain solar or wind energy conversion device; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7ll.
Sponsor: Ben Glardon
Civil rights; public records; legislative branch; include in freedom of information act. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.232).
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
A resolution to declare April 2012 as Autism Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Public employees and officers; ethics; registering as a lobbyist; require legislators to wait 1 year after leaving office. Amends sec. 6a of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.416a).
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Weapons; licensing; exemption to carry concealed weapon without a permit; provide for corrections officers under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 12a of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.432a).
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Sales tax; distribution; distribution of certain revenue from aviation fuel to be earmarked into the state aeronautics fund; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; anatomical gift donation fund-raising registration plate; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811t. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4978'11
Sponsor: John Gleason
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress and the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve a grant for a project at the I-275 and Ford Road interchange under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Discretionary Grant program.
Sponsor: Patrick Colbeck
Vehicles; registration plates; distribution of funds collected for the organ and tissue donation education fund; modify, and change fund name to the Thomas Daley gift of life fund. Amends secs. 307 & 811k of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307 & 257.811k); adds sec. 811s & repeals sec. 217o of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.217o). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0534'11
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
Public utilities; municipal utilities; posting on municipal water or sewage system website all contracts and expenditures exceeding $25,000.00; require. Amends sec. 5e of 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.5e).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Controlled substances; marihuana; use of medical marihuana for treatment of glaucoma; prohibit. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26423 & 333.26425).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Energy; alternative sources; property assessed clean energy program; authorize participation by residential property owners. Amends secs. 3, 9 & 15 of 2010 PA 270 (MCL 460.933 et seq.).
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Agriculture; products; buy Michigan first program to encourage the purchase of agricultural products from farms within this state; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Richard Hammel
Income tax; credit; earned income tax credit; restore. Amends sec. 272 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.272).
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Public utilities; electric utilities; cap on electric choice; modify. Amends sec. 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10a).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Agriculture; products; farm-to-school grant program; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Richard Hammel
Liens; construction; nature of improvement to property; clarify that increase in value is not necessary, provide for construction lien for professional services, extend time to file claim of lien, and extend limitation period for filing foreclosure action. Amends secs. 103, 104, 106, 107, 111 & 117 of 1980 PA 491 (MCL 570.1103 et seq.).
Sponsor: John Proos
A resolution designating March 2012 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Higher education; state universities; constitutional requirement for annual accounting of income and expenditures; revise. Amends sec. 4, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Pete Lund
Crimes; larceny; stealing nonferrous metals; expand to prohibit stealing of other scrap metal. Amends sec. 356 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.356). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5490'12, HB 5491'12
Sponsor: Rick Olson
Health; emergency response; automated external defibrillator (AED) device to be present at all public schools; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1851) by adding sec. 1180.
Sponsor: Charles Brunner
Appropriations; school aid; executive recommendation; provide for. Amends secs. 3, 4, 6, 11, 11a, 11g, 11j, 11k, 11m, 15, 18, 18c, 19, 20, 20d, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22f, 24, 24a, 24c, 25, 26a, 26b, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32b, 32d, 32j, 39, 39a, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 74, 81, 93, 94a, 98, 99, 101, 104, 107, 147, 147a, 152a, 201, 201a, 203, 206, 208, 213, 219, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 229, 236, 236a, 241, 242, 244, 245, 251, 252, 254, 256, 258, 263, 265, 267, 269, 270, 275, 275a, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 286, 289, 291 & 296 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1603 et seq.); adds secs. 22g, 95, 202a, 206b, 231, 236b, 237b, 265a, 294a, 298, 298a, 298b & 298c & repeals secs. 12, 22e, 23, 40, 147b, 164c, 204, 205, 209, 210, 210a, 211, 212, 214, 216, 227, 228, 230, 237a, 239, 239a, 240, 261, 262, 263a, 266, 268, 270a, 271, 272, 273, 274, 274a, 290, 292, 293 & 294 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1612 et seq.).
Sponsor: Charles Moss
A resolution to declare April 2012 as Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Occupations; junk and secondhand dealers; nonferrous metal regulatory act; extend to other scrap metal and scrap metal dealers. Amends title & sections 1, 3, 5 & 7 of 2008 PA 429 (MCL 445.421 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5491'12, HB 5492'12
Sponsor: Rashida Tlaib
Occupations; junk and secondhand dealers; requirement for local business license; modify for scrap metal dealers. Amends secs. 1 & 3 of 1917 PA 350 (MCL 445.401 & 445.403). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5490'12, HB 5491'12, HB 5493'12
Sponsor: James Ananich
Appropriations; other; executive recommendation; provide for omnibus bill. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Charles Moss
Occupations; junk and secondhand dealers; nonferrous metal regulatory act; expand to include other scrap metal and scrap metal dealers. Amends secs. 11, 13 & 17 of 2008 PA 429 (MCL 445.431 et seq.); adds sec 10 & repeals sec. 9 of 2008 PA 429 (445.429). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5490'12, HB 5492'12
Sponsor: Paul Muxlow
Public utilities; electric utilities; cap on electric choice; modify. Amends sec. 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10a).
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
Occupations; junk and secondhand dealers; state licensing of scrap metal dealers; establish. Creates a new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5490'12, HB 5491'12
Sponsor: James Ananich
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; specialty plate to recognize women veterans; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811s.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Liquor; retail sales; sale of beer and wine by certain hotels; allow. Amends sec. 229 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1229).
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
Elections; canvassing; approval by board of canvassers prior to circulating a petition; mandate. Amends secs. 22e, 32, 477 & 480 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.22e et seq.); adds sec. 483a & repeals secs. 474, 649 & 707 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.474 et seq.).
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Labor; public service employment; collection of union dues by public school personnel; prohibit. Amends title & sec. 10 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.210).
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Criminal procedure; sex offender registration; placement on the public registry; remove certain exceptions. Amends sec. 8 of 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.728).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Environmental protection; landfills; yard waste ban waiver; provide for facilities with methane capture. Amends secs. 11507a & 11514 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11507a & 324.11514). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4265'11
Sponsor: Kenneth Horn
A resolution to declare March 18-24, 2012, as Poison Prevention Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Recreation; trails; use of certain trails by pack and saddle animals; provide for. Amends secs. 504, 72101, 72102, 72110a, 72114 & 72115 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.504 et seq.).
Sponsor: Gregory MacMaster
Environmental protection; landfills; yard waste ban waiver; provide for facilities with methane capture. Amends sec. 11504 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11504) & adds sec. 11512b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4266'11
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
A resolution to affirm the rights of the citizens of the state of Michigan to make their own health care decisions, express support for an interstate health care compact, and memorialize Congress to ratify an interstate compact.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Insurance; health; interstate health care compact; provide for. Creates new act.
Sponsor: James Marleau
A resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality to increase their commitment to the preservation of shipwrecks and artifacts in the Great Lakes in a manner that keeps this work and any artifacts within Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Traffic control; driver license; secretary of state to specifically inquire whether driver license applicant wishes to participate in organ donor registry; require, and prohibit issuance of license if applicant fails to respond. Amends sec. 307 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307).
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Income tax; credit; certain gasoline expenses credit; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 272a.
Sponsor: George Darany
Traffic control; other; practice of soliciting business at scene of vehicle accident, emergency, or disablement; prohibit, and designate as a civil infraction. Amends sec. 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907) & adds sec. 676c.
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
State financing and management; purchasing; engaging in contracts for construction with companies that have business activities in Iran; prohibit. Amends sec. 241 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1241). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1024'12
Sponsor: James Marleau
Occupations; real estate; licensing requirements for residential property management offices operated by real estate brokers; clarify, and make general revisions. Amends secs. 2501, 2503 & 2505 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2501 et seq.).
Sponsor: Ken Yonker
Transportation; funds; receipt of money; subject to compliance with Iran economic sanction act. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 1j. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1024'12
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Veterans; other; veteran's ombudsman; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Peter MacGregor
Occupations; physicians; potential risk of a stillbirth; require verbal disclosure and distribution of written information to pregnant patients. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16278.
Sponsor: Arlan Meekhof
State financing and management; purchasing; engaging in certain contracts for services or supplies with companies that have business activities in Iran; prohibit. Amends sec. 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1261). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1024'12
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Education; other; withholding diplomas, grades, or transcripts for nonpayment of fees owed to the school; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1136.
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Taxation; other; constitutional amendment for 4-year sunset on bills that increase or create new tax exemptions or credits; require. Amends sec. 26, art. IV of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Joan Bauer
Revenue sharing; other; receipt of revenue sharing; subject to compliance with new Iran economic sanctions act. Amends 1971 PA 140 (MCL 141.901 - 141.921) by adding sec. 17b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1024'12
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
Appropriations; supplemental; funding for state police; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: James Ananich
Property tax; other; full payment in lieu of tax (PILT) payments to local units for state-owned land; appropriate. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Torts; governmental immunity; liability for a defect in a sidewalk; revise. Amends secs. 1, 2 & 2a of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1401 et seq.).
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
Property tax; assessments; sale of shares in certain summer park and resort associations; revise definition of transfer of ownership to exclude. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4668'11
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Property tax; assessments; assessment of real property; revise for certain summer resort and assembly corporations. Amends 1897 PA 230 (MCL 455.1 - 455.24) & adds sec. 16a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4669'11
Sponsor: Frank Foster
State financing and management; other; legislative tax expenditure review commission; create. Amends 1986 PA 268 (MCL 4.1101 - 4.1901) by adding ch. 7C.
Sponsor: Brandon Dillon
Higher education; financial aid; grant program for certain state high school graduates to attend state universities and community colleges; establish, and create Michigan higher education grant trust fund. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1017'12
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
A resolution commemorating Dystonia Awareness and to commend Warren resident Mike Delise and the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF).
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
A resolution to declare April 2012 as Multiple Birth Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Jim Townsend
Property tax; exemptions; cigarette tax stamping equipment; exempt from personal property tax. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9m.
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
A resolution declaring March 26-30, 2012, as Graduate Education Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
State financing and management; other; requirement for fiscal agencies to score certain tax expenditures; implement. Amends secs. 501 & 601 of 1986 PA 268 (MCL 4.1501 & 4.1601).
Sponsor: Steven Lindberg
A resolution to declare May 2012 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Deb Shaughnessy
Transportation; other; labeling percentage of ethanol in gasoline; require. Amends sec. 4 of 1984 PA 44 (MCL 290.644).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
A resolution to declare March 26-30, 2012, as Graduate Education Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: David Rutledge
Health facilities; licensing; criminal records check through the federal bureau of investigation for home for the aged employees; clarify. Amends sec. 21313 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.21313).
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Human services; adult foster care; criminal records check through the federal bureau of investigation under adult foster care facility licensing act; clarify. Amends sec. 13 of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.713).
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Occupations; health care professions; beginning date for fingerprinting and criminal history check requirement; modify. Amends sec. 16174 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16174).
Sponsor: John Moolenaar
Human services; medical services; maintenance of effort on nursing homes; extend sunset. Amends sec. 109 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Traffic control; speed restrictions; procedures for establishing speed restrictions on dirt and gravel roads; revise. Amends secs. 628 & 629 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.628 & 257.629).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Health; medical marihuana; authorization to medical marihuana in certain places; restrict. Amends sec. 7 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26427).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
A resolution to declare March 12-16, 2012, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Ellen Lipton
Health facilities; hospitals; development of an acuity system and staffing plan for nurses; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21525.
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
A resolution to support the city of New Buffalo's grant application to improve the Pere Marquette and Wolverine Intercity Passenger Rail Services.
Sponsor: John Proos
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for obtaining service or property by fraud or deception; enact. Amends sec. 16o, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16o) TIE BAR WITH: HB 4864'11
Sponsor: Roy Schmidt
Crimes; other; obtaining service or property by fraud or deception; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 296.
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Torts; liability; farm markets; limit civil liability for personal injury and property damage. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Labor; collective bargaining; definition of public employee; revise. Amends secs. 1 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201 & 423.215).
Sponsor: Alton Pscholka
Torts; governmental immunity; liability for repair and maintenance of highways; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1402).
Sponsor: Jeffry Farrington
Courts; jurisdiction; jurisdiction for prosecution of felony offenses; expand to county where consequence intended to have effect. Amends sec. 8, ch. II of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 762.8).
Sponsor: Mike Nofs
Constitutional amendments; state; equal amount of per pupil funding for all local school districts; ensure by certain date. Amends sec. 11, art. IX of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Gregory MacMaster
Traffic control; other; use of illuminated billboards on highways; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 615 & 676a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.615 & 257.676a) & adds sec. 676c.
Sponsor: David Nathan
Taxation; other; constitutional amendment for 4-year sunset on bills that increase or create new tax exemptions or credits; require. Amends sec. 26, art. IV of state constitution.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Economic development; other; use of distribution for convention fund revenue; expand to allow for certain debt. Amends sec. 9 of 1985 PA 106 (MCL 207.629).
Sponsor: Virgil Smith
Weapons; licensing; age requirement for obtaining concealed pistol license; reduce for certain military personnel. Amends sec. 5b of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425b).
Sponsor: Harvey Santana
Businesses; franchises; contract provision authorizing independent sourcing of certain goods and services; prohibit. Amends sec. 27 of 1974 PA 269 (MCL 445.1527).
Sponsor: Gregory MacMaster
A resolution to declare March 14, 2012, as Agriculture Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
Transportation; railroads; sale of certain state-owned rail lines; permit. Amends sec. 10 of 1976 PA 295 (MCL 474.60).
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Environmental protection; water pollution; annual wastewater report requirement; repeal, and rescind corresponding rules. Repeals sec. 3111 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3111) & rescinds R 299.9001 - R 299.9008 of the Michigan administrative code.
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Torts; liability; personal injury or property damage caused by propane gas equipment or appliances; provide protection from liability. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2977.
Sponsor: Judith Emmons
Corrections; other; department of corrections to contract for operation of a certain correctional facility by private vendor; allow. Amends secs. 20g, 20i, 29, 63, 63a, 69a & 70 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.220g et seq.).
Sponsor: John Proos
Torts; liability; personal injury or property damage caused by propane gas equipment or appliances; provide protection from liability. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2977.
Sponsor: David Agema
Legislature; apportionment; redistricting of the court of appeals; provide for. Amends secs. 301 & 302 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.301 & 600.302) & adds sec. 303a.
Sponsor: Joseph Hune
Health; diseases; impact study of the impact of diabetes on state programs; require, and create a diabetes action plan. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5410.
Sponsor: Gail Haines
A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact the "Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act."
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
Insurance; other; practitioners who employ, use, or act as a runner, capper, or steerer to falsely or fraudulently obtain benefits; prohibit as fraudulent act and revise procedures for calculation of Michigan basic property insurance association rates. Amends secs. 2930a, 4501 & 4503 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2930a et seq.).
Sponsor: Virgil Smith
Health; pharmaceuticals; electronic monitoring system for certain dispensed controlled substances; allow health care payment or benefit providers to access data until date certain and allow department to request access data. Amends sec. 7333a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7333a).
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Environmental protection; sewage; land application of septage waste; preempt certain local restrictions. Amends sec. 11715 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11715).
Sponsor: Ken Goike
Income tax; deductions; certain theft losses; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
A resolution to declare March 12-18, 2012, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
A resolution to reaffirm the relationship between Michigan and Israel and express Michigan's support for policies that advance the partnership between the United States and Israel.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
A resolution to declare March 12, 2012, as Girl Scout Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Dian Slavens
Education; curricula; opt-out provision for foreign language and algebra II requirements for high school diploma; provide for pupils meeting certain alternative requirements. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Higher education; financial aid; administration of police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition act; transfer to department of treasury. Amends sec. 2 of 1996 PA 195 (MCL 390.1242).
Sponsor: Anthony Forlini
A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Nelis J. Saunders, former member of the House of Representatives.
Sponsor: James Bolger
Worker's compensation; definitions; wage earning capacity; include corrections officers in alternate definition. Amends sec. 302 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.302).
Sponsor: Lisa Lyons
Worker's compensation; benefits; criteria to determine employee and independent contractor status for worker's compensation coverage in trucking and messenger courier industries; establish. Amends sec. 161 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.161).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Education; graduation requirements; completion of certain vocational technical or career and technical education in lieu of certain state high school diploma requirements; allow. Amends secs. 1278a & 1278b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a & 380.1278b).
Sponsor: Joel Johnson
Transportation; school vehicles; rear impact guard for school buses; mandate. Amends 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1801 - 257.1877) by adding sec. 12.
Sponsor: Holly Hughes
State financing and management; purchasing; requirement for performance bond for certain services valued at more than $2,000,000.00; provide for. Amends sec. 203 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1203).
Sponsor: Rick Jones
A resolution to declare March 2012 as Red Cross Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to declare March 1-7, 2012, as Choir Therapy Awareness Week in Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to declare March 2012 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to declare May 1, 2012, as Law Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Gaming; lottery; sales of lottery tickets; prohibit sales over the internet. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.9).
Sponsor: James Marleau
A resolution to urge the Federal Emergency Management Agency to give communities the option of continuing to use older flood maps.
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Retirement; public school employees; definition of core services to determine if retirement allowance is forfeited; clarify that substitute teaching is not included. Amends sec. 61 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1361).
Sponsor: Rebekah Warren
A resolution to declare March 21, 2012, as Paralyzed Veterans Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Transportation; funds; tax levy by board of county road commissioners to raise money for county roads outside of the jurisdiction of cities and villages; allow upon approval by majority of electors residing outside of the jurisdiction of cities and villages and regulate expenditure of money raised. Amends 1909 PA 283 (MCL 220.1 - 239.6) by adding sec. 20c to ch. IV.
Sponsor: Judson Gilbert
A resolution to declare March 2012 as Vitamin D Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violation of access to geolocation information requirements; enact. Amends sec. 16aa, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16aa). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5449'12
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Law enforcement; investigations; law enforcement agencies to obtain consent or a search warrant to access or disclose certain location information obtained through GPS system; require. Amends secs. 539l & 540 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.539l & 750.540).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Education; graduation requirements; Michigan merit curriculum; revise. Amends secs. 1278a & 1278b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a & 380.1278b).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Education; students; statement that pupils and parents should consider all postsecondary opportunities; provide for. Amends sec. 10 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.10).
Sponsor: James Marleau
Education; graduation requirements; Michigan merit curriculum; revise. Amends secs. 1278a & 1278b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a & 380.1278b).
Sponsor: Sharon Tyler
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives.
Sponsor: Kate Segal
Income tax; credit; credit against corporate income tax for certain employers that provide employment for certain veterans; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 672a.
Sponsor: Charles Smiley
Transportation; funds; percentage of federal money for road and bridge construction allocated to local jurisdictions; adjust based on local jurisdiction's ability to match federal money. Amends sec. 10o of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660o).
Sponsor: Marty Knollenberg
Labor; public service employment; definition of public employee; restrict. Amends sec. 1 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201).
Sponsor: Randy Richardville
A resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for forgery of city lottery ticket; enact. Amends sec. 14d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14d).
Sponsor: Virgil Smith
Energy; alternative sources; renewable energy and energy optimization standards; repeal. Amends secs. 47 & 89 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1047 & 460.1089) & repeals secs. 27, 77 & 81 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1027 et seq.).
Sponsor: Ray Franz
Public employees and officers; compensation and benefits; certain health benefits; provide for financing through a trust. Creates new act.
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
Insurance; unfair trade practices; use of credit score to determine insurance premium; prohibit. Amends sec. 2027 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2027) & adds sec. 2027a.
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
A resolution to declare February 26-March 3, 2012 as Eating Disorder Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Liquor; licenses; issuance of 60-day conditional liquor license; allow. Amends sec. 525 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1525).
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
A resolution to declare March 2012 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to declare March 2, 2012, as Read Across America Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Courts; judges; district court judgeships; reduce, and consolidate certain district court districts. Amends secs. 8121 & 8123 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8121 & 600.8123).
Sponsor: David Rutledge
Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; prohibition on using public resources to establish or administer certain payroll deduction plans; provide for. Amends secs. 4, 6, 11, 15 & 57 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.204 et seq.).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Courts; judges; certain circuit court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends sec. 519 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.519).
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
Courts; judges; circuit court judgeships; reduce in number, and reorganize certain circuits. Amends secs. 550a, 803, 8138 & 8156 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.550a et seq.).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; certain payroll deduction plans used to collect a contribution; prohibit. Amends sec. 7 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.477).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Environmental protection; underground storage tanks; qualified underground storage tank consultants; eliminate requirement to use for cleanups. Amends secs. 21302, 21304a, 21307, 21307a, 21308a, 21309a, 21310a, 21311a, 21312a, 21313a, 21314a, 21315, 21502, 21503, 21510, 21515, 21517, 21520, 21558 & 21559 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21302 et seq.) & repeals secs. 21304, 21541, 21542, 21543 & 21562 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21304 et seq.).
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Courts; judges; certain district court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends sec. 8151 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8151).
Sponsor: John Walsh
Courts; judges; certain trial court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends secs. 524, 8146, 8147 & 8148 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.524 et seq.).
Sponsor: John Walsh
Weapons; licensing; renewal of concealed pistol license before expiration date of existing license; allow under certain circumstances and specify expiration date for renewed license. Amends sec. 5l of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425l).
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Courts; judges; certain district court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends secs. 8158 & 8163 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8158 & 600.8163).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Education; discipline; pupil expelled from school district enrolling and being counted in membership in another school district or public school academy; prohibit for certain period of time. Amends secs. 6, 105 & 105c of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 et seq.).
Sponsor: Bill Rogers
Education; discipline; options for enrollment of expelled pupils in other public schools; revise. Amends secs. 1310, 1311 & 1311a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1310 et seq.).
Sponsor: Bill Rogers
Vehicles; registration plates; registration plate recognizing the sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore as the most beautiful place in America. Amends sec. 224 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.224).
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Energy; electricity; use of advanced meters; regulate. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding secs. 10ff & 10gg.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Insurance; insurers; Michigan insurance premium tax prepayment act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0986'12, SB 0987'12
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
Cemeteries and funerals; burial or cremation; termination of interment rights; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends 1968 PA 251 (MCL 456.521 - 456.543) by adding sec. 17.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Insurance; other; prepayment of tax credit; provide for. Amends sec. 476a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.476a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0985'12, SB 0986'12
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
Family law; child custody; granting of custody or parenting time for parent convicted of certain sexual offenses; prohibit. Amends secs. 2, 5 & 7a of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.22 et seq.) & adds sec. 5a.
Sponsor: Hoon-Yung Hopgood
A resolution to declare April 21-28, 2012, as Money Smart Week in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Richard Hammel
Environmental protection; solid waste; paper mill sludge; exclude from definition of solid waste if applied to agricultural or forest land. Amends sec. 11506 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11506).
Sponsor: Matt Huuki
Income tax; credit; prepayment of tax credit; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 645. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0985'12, SB 0987'12
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact a new federal farm bill that ensures the long-term stability and success of our nation's agricultural food and energy system with programs that empower farmers to better manage risk.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
A resolution to urge the Governor to work with Michigan's universities and historic preservation groups, the Consulate General of France in Chicago, and the Great Lakes Exploration Group to develop a public-private partnership to ensure that the archaeological efforts to locate and preserve the artifacts of the Griffin remain entirely a Michigan-based project.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Civil rights; open meetings; physical presence required for vote; clarify. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Legislature; apportionment; redistricting of court of appeals; provide for. Amends sec. 302 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.302).
Sponsor: Pete Lund
Environmental protection; permits; hazardous waste permit eligibility; restrict based on certain criminal convictions. Amends sec. 11123 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11123).
Sponsor: Hoon-Yung Hopgood
Appropriations; supplemental; school aid supplemental including distressed district student transition grants; provide for fiscal year 2011-2012. Amends secs. 6, 11, 11a, 11m, 22a, 22b, 24a, 24c, 26b, 51a, 51c, 74, 94a & 104 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 et seq.) & adds secs. 11q, 22h & 32g.
Sponsor: Charles Moss
A resolution proclaiming March 25-31, 2012, as Michigan STEM Awareness Week.
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Civil procedure; civil actions; false claims act; enact. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Insurance; health; marketing health coverage products; prohibit a requirement that it be through an exchange. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 455.
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Insurance; health care corporations; marketing health coverage products; prohibit a requirement that it be through an exchange. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 - 550.1704) by adding sec. 220.
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Michigan business tax; gross receipts; amount received pursuant to discharge of indebtedness; exclude. Amends sec. 111 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1111).
Sponsor: John Brandenburg
A resolution commemorating March 2012 as Ethnic and Cultural Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: John Pappageorge
Gaming; bingo and charitable gaming; millionaire party venues; establish licensing procedures. Amends 1972 PA 382 (MCL 432.101 - 432.120) by adding sec. 10c.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Health facilities; other; budget report requirement; expand to include Michigan public health institute. Amends sec. 21787 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.21787).
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
Gaming; bingo and charitable gaming; millionaire parties; allow municipality to limit the number held at a location. Amends 1972 PA 382 (MCL 432.101 - 432.120) by adding sec. 4b.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Gaming; bingo and charitable gaming; millionaire parties; limit percentage of gross proceeds that may be paid for expenses. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 382 (MCL 432.109).
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Recreation; other; recreational vehicles; allow electronic verification of identity of applicant for title and registration purposes. Amends secs. 80124, 80308, 81108, 81116, 82105 & 82114 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80124 et seq.).
Sponsor: Wayne Schmidt
Civil procedure; civil actions; property on which animal fighting is conducted; declare to be a nuisance. Amends sec. 3801 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3801).
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
Employment security; administration; maximum benefit period; modify. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).
Sponsor: Jim Townsend
Traffic control; driver license; forms of identification necessary to apply for driver license; include corrections identification card and allow access by secretary of state to certain prisoner information. Amends sec. 307 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4074'11, HB 4075'11, HB 4077'11
Sponsor: Kurt Damrow
State; identification cards; forms of identification necessary to apply for a state identification card; include corrections identification card and allow access by secretary of state to certain prisoner information. Amends sec. 1 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.291). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4074'11, HB 4076'11, HB 4077'11
Sponsor: Michael Shirkey
Criminal procedure; sentencing; notification to prisoner regarding importance of obtaining identity documents; require under certain circumstances and provide that existing identity documents be forwarded to the department of corrections. Amends sec. 14, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.14). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4074'11, HB 4075'11, HB 4076'11
Sponsor: Ben Glardon
Corrections; prisoners; prisoner to obtain certain identity documents before release; require under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 35, 37 & 67 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.235 et seq.) & adds sec. 34c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4075'11, HB 4076'11, HB 4077'11
Sponsor: Margaret O'Brien
Civil procedure; execution; property exempt from garnishment and execution; modify. Amends sec. 6023 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6023) & repeals secs. 5451 & 6023a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451 & 600.6023a).
Sponsor: Bob Constan
A resolution to declare February 23, 2012, as Conductive Education Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
A resolution to declare February 2012 as Cancer Prevention Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lisa Brown
Vehicles; registration plates; specialty plate for "Knights of Columbus"; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811s.
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to maintain the current thresholds for Metropolitan Planning Organizations in federal surface transportation authorization legislation.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
Courts; judges; certain district court judgeship; reduce in number. Amends sec. 8140 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8140).
Sponsor: Peter Pettalia
Counties; boards and commissions; powers and duties of county road commissioners to be exercised by the county board of commissioners; provide for. Amends sec. 6, ch. IV of 1909 PA 283 (MCL 224.6). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5126'11
Sponsor: Jon Switalski
Courts; judges; certain district court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends sec. 8133 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8133).
Sponsor: Pat Somerville
Courts; judges; certain district court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends secs. 8152, 8153 & 8154 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8152 et seq.).
Sponsor: Stacy Oakes
Courts; judges; certain district court judgeship; reduce in number. Amends sec. 8160 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8160).
Sponsor: Roy Schmidt
Courts; judges; certain circuit court and district court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends secs. 528 & 8144 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.528 & 600.8144).
Sponsor: Peter Pettalia
Counties; boards and commissions; transfer of functions of a county road commission to the county board of commissioners; provide for. Amends sec. 11 of 1851 PA 156 (MCL 46.11). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5125'11
Sponsor: Dale Zorn
Courts; judges; certain district court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends secs. 8116 & 8117 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8116 & 600.8117).
Sponsor: John Walsh
Courts; judges; certain circuit court judgeship; reduce in number. Amends sec. 526 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.526).
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
Courts; judges; certain district court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends secs. 8125 & 8134 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8125 & 600.8134).
Sponsor: Kevin Cotter
Employment security; administration; maximum benefit period; modify. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).
Sponsor: Vincent Gregory
A resolution to memorialize Congress to oppose the Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011.
Sponsor: Tonya Schuitmaker
A concurrent resolution to urge the Department of Defense to apply uniform standards for awarding the Purple Heart, to ensure appropriate acknowledgement of our military personnel who sustain traumatic brain injuries.
Sponsor: George Darany
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to adopt and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to require a balanced budget.
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
A resolution to memorialize Congress to adopt and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to require a balanced budget.
Sponsor: Thomas Casperson
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to adopt and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to require a balanced budget.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
Retirement; investments; investment of assets of public employee retirement systems; clarify regarding professional education and training, including travel, for board members, specify procedures for removal of board members, and update definitions regarding global securities. Amends secs. 12b, 13, 14, 15, 19, 19a, 20c, 20d, 20h, 20k & 20m of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1132b et seq.) & adds sec. 21.
Sponsor: John Walsh
Gaming; lottery; lottery in the city of Detroit; establish. Amends title & secs. 3, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19 & 23 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.3 et seq.) & adds heading for art. 1 & adds art. 2.
Sponsor: Jimmy Womack
Elections; offenses; penalties for providing false information to voters; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931a.
Sponsor: Stacy Oakes
Property; conveyances; surplus department of corrections property in Kinross township; provide for conveyance to township or county. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Frank Foster
Labor; hours and wages; leave time for employees to vote on election days; provide for, and provide penalties for noncompliance. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Stacy Oakes
Sales tax; collections; sales tax on difference between trade-in and purchase price of a new vehicle; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51).
Sponsor: Richard LeBlanc
Health facilities; hospitals; development of an acuity system and staffing plan for nurses; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21525.
Sponsor: Jon Switalski
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to ensure that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are regulated in a manner that parallels the regulations governing other financial institutions.
Sponsor: Bruce Caswell
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used solely for the dredging, infrastructure, operation, and maintenance of federally authorized ports, harbors, and waterways.
Sponsor: Goeff Hansen
A resolution to memorialize Congress and the U.S. Department of Treasury to restore the option of purchasing U.S. savings bonds in paper form at any time.
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Economic development; tax increment financing; millage for police and fire pensions and other purposes; prohibit capturing. Amends sec. 1 of 1980 PA 450 (MCL 125.1801).
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
A resolution to declare February 22, 2012, as Peace and Healing Day in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Bob Constan
Insurance; health; MIHealth marketplace as health exchange; establish. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Alberta Talabi
Education; board members; state board of education; require members to be elected from single-member districts. Amends sec. 3, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
Income tax; credit; earned income tax credit; increase. Amends sec. 272 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.272).
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
Food; other; state compliance with federal food regulations; provide exemption for food not sold across state lines. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Thomas McMillin
A resolution to commend Andover High School and Daniel Baum for promoting democracy through the inauguration of Democracy Week at Andover High School.
Sponsor: Darwin Booher
Criminal procedure; evidence; certain requirements for retention of evidence; establish. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 23 to ch. XVI.
Sponsor: Shanelle Jackson
Courts; district court; eighteenth and twenty-ninth district courts; combine. Amends sec. 8121 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8121).
Sponsor: Kurt Heise
Employment security; benefits; eligibility criteria; disqualify for failing or refusing a drug test. Amends sec. 28 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.28).
Sponsor: Ken Goike
Corrections; other; use of a certain youth correctional facility to house adult inmates; provide for. Amends secs. 20g & 20i of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.220g & 791.220i).
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
Corrections; other; use of a certain youth correctional facility to house adult inmates; provide for. Amends secs. 29, 63, 63a, 69a & 70 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.229 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5174'11
Sponsor: Joe Haveman
Children; child care; regulation of window blinds in licensed day care centers; implement. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding sec. 9b.
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Consumer protection; unfair trade practices; sale of window blinds; prohibit without certain safety hardware and warnings. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3j.
Sponsor: Michael Kowall
Criminal procedure; other; animal abuse offenders registry; create. Creates new act.
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Traffic control; civil infraction procedures; minimum number of unpaid parking tickets a person may have before the secretary of state will not issue or renew the person's operator's license; revise. Amends sec. 321a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.321a).
Sponsor: Dave Hildenbrand
Animals; other; requirement for use of animal abuse registry by animal control shelters and animal protection shelters when allowing an animal adoption; provide for. Amends 1969 PA 287 (MCL 287.331 - 287.340) by adding sec. 8b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5403'12
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Liquor; licenses; prohibited activities by licensees; expand. Amends sec. 901 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1901).
Sponsor: Douglas Geiss
Crimes; weapons; brandishing of imitation firearms; prohibit, and increase penalties. Amends sec. 234e of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.234e). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0779'11
Sponsor: Rick Jones
Crimes; weapons; altering a firearm or an imitation firearm; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 225.
Sponsor: Hoon-Yung Hopgood
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of altering a firearm or imitation firearm; enact, and increase certain penalties. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0779'11
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Cities; home rule; authority to enact local ordinances with criminal penalties of not more than 180 days in jail; provide. Amends secs. 3 & 4i of 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.3 & 117.4i).
Sponsor: Paul Scott
Villages; general law; authority to enact local ordinances with criminal penalties of not more than 180 days in jail; provide. Amends secs. 2 & 4, ch. VI of 1895 PA 3 (MCL 66.2 & 66.4).
Sponsor: Bob Constan
Labor; public service labor disputes; membership of board of trustees of certain police and fire retirement systems as a prohibited subject of bargaining; clarify. Amends sec. 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.215).
Sponsor: Fred Durhal
Villages; home rule; authority to enact local ordinances with criminal penalties of not more than 180 days in jail; provide. Amends secs. 23 & 24 of 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.23 & 78.24).
Sponsor: Barb Byrum
Crimes; disorderly conduct; certain conduct directed at funeral and memorial services; prohibit as disorderly conduct. Amends sec. 167d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.167d).
Sponsor: Bruce Rendon
Townships; general law; authority to enact local ordinances with criminal penalties of not more than 180 days in jail; provide. Amends secs. 1 & 4 of 1945 PA 246 (MCL 41.181 & 41.184).
Sponsor: Barb Byrum
Townships; charter; authority to enact local ordinances with criminal penalties of not more than 180 days in jail; provide. Amends sec. 21 of 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.21).
Sponsor: Barb Byrum
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of disorderly conduct at a funeral; revise. Amends sec. 16i, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16i). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4284'11
Sponsor: Kurt Damrow
Criminal procedure; forfeiture; portion of drug forfeiture money to be used for cleaning up certain drug manufacturing sites; allow. Amends secs. 7524 & 7524a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7524 & 333.7524a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5394'12, HB 5396'12
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Torts; governmental immunity; liability for repairing and maintaining highways; extend to include design elements beyond the physical roadbed. Amends sec. 2 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1402).
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011 and to urge the President of the United States to reverse the Department of Health and Human Services regulation that violates religious liberties and forces almost every private health plan in the country to include coverage for services that are contrary to the religious beliefs and practices of certain faiths.
Sponsor: Andrea LaFontaine
A resolution to declare February 2012 as School Principals Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsor: Lesia Liss
A resolution to memorialize Congress to exempt Michigan from provisions of the federal unemployment program that are ending extended benefits for thousands of Michigan citizens.
Sponsor: Glenn Anderson
Law enforcement; funds; domestic reimbursement utilization grant fund; create, and provide for deposits into and disbursements from the fund. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5395'12, HB 5396'12
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Controlled substances; other; national precursor log exchange (NPLEX) to pay fee into state fund to be used for cleaning up certain illegal drug manufacturing sites; require under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 7340a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7340a).
Sponsor: Paul Opsommer
Civil procedure; statute of limitations; civil action for damages resulting from criminal sexual conduct against a minor; extend tolling of statute of limitations. Amends secs. 5838a & 5851 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5838a & 600.5851).
Sponsor: Mark Meadows
Property tax; delinquent taxes; county sale of tax foreclosed property; include a reverter. Amends sec. 78m of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78m).
Sponsor: Phil Cavanagh
Environmental protection; solid waste; soil from sugar beet production; exclude from solid waste definition. Amends sec. 11506 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11506).
Sponsor: Michael Green
A resolution commemorating the end of the war in Iraq.
Sponsor: Steven Bieda
Campaign finance; statements and reports; failure to file certain campaign finance statements; modify penalties. Amends secs. 33 & 35 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.233 & 169.235).
Sponsor: Tory Rocca
Appropriations; zero budget; department of military and veterans affairs; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Peter MacGregor
Appropriations; zero budget; capital outlay; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Education; teachers; professional development requirement for teachers; revise. Amends sec. 1527 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1527).
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Appropriations; zero budget; judiciary; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Kevin Cotter
Appropriations; zero budget; department of environmental quality; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Eileen Kowall
Appropriations; zero budget; department of community health; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Matthew Lori
Appropriations; zero budget; department of human services; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: David Agema
Appropriations; zero budget; general government; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Sponsor: Earl Poleski
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Transportation; funds; conditions to receive funding from Michigan transportation fund; modify. Amends 1966 PA 293 (MCL 45.501 - 45.521) by adding sec. 14a.
Education; board members; board members to abstain from voting on financial issues or contracts when a conflict of interest exists; require, and require certain other disclosures of conflicts. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1203.
Insurance; property and casualty; rating and underwriting requirements; modify. Amends secs. 2110a, 2111, 2117, 2119 & 2121 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2110a et seq.).
Highways; name; renaming a portion of M-21; designate as "Mark V. Ingram II Freeway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1059.
Civil procedure; execution; educational trusts and accounts; provide exemption from execution, garnishment, and attachment. Amends sec. 6023 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6023).
Crime victims; rights; victim notification of paroled prisoner escape, commutation, death, or parole board hearing; require, and allow victim to address parole board under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 19, 20, 21 & 48 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.769 et seq.).
Civil procedure; foreclosure; mortgage modification negotiation procedures; extend sunset provision. Amends secs. 3204 & 3205e of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3204 & 600.3205e).
Children; adoption; petition for adoption; allow a married spouse to adopt an adult individually under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 24, ch. X of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.24).
Probate; trusts; personal property trust perpetuities act; modify to account for decanted trusts. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2008 PA 148 (MCL 554.92 & 554.93).
Use tax; exemptions; property affixed to property in another state; allow certain exemptions and allow exemption to the withdrawal of goods for inventory that will be used for installation in another state. Amends secs. 3a, 4 & 4o of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.93a et seq.).
Consumer credit; lending practices; mortgage loan subject to mortgage lending practices statute; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1977 PA 135 (MCL 445.1601).
Natural resources; funding; Michigan natural resources trust fund; modify procedures for selection of land acquisition and development projects. Amends secs. 1902, 1905, 1907 & 1907a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1902 et seq.).
Transportation; funds; conditions to receive funding from Michigan transportation fund; modify. Amends 1973 PA 139 (MCL 45.551 - 45.573) by adding sec. 4a.
Appropriations; zero budget; multidepartment supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Construction; code; Michigan residential code; beginning in 2015, update every 3 or 6 years. Amends sec. 4 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1504).
Corrections; prisoners; prisoners receiving or possessing certain items; prohibit. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 69.
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain arson violations; enact. Amends sec. 16c, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5692'12, HB 5693'12, HB 5694'12
Natural resources; land acquisition; land exchange facilitation funds; increase maximum balance and allow sale of state land, otherwise needed to meet department objective, for forestry or mineral industry use. Amends secs. 2131 & 2132 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2131 & 324.2132).
State financing and management; purchasing; energy-based performance contracting for governmental energy use; require. Creates new act.
Retirement; pension oversight; equal treatment of elected members of a public employee retirement system governing board; establish. Amends title of 2002 PA 100 (MCL 38.1681 - 38.1689) & adds sec. 8a
Courts; court of appeals; certain fees collected by the state court of appeals; allow to be used to implement the probation swift and sure sanctions act. Amends sec. 321 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.321). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1141'12
Appropriations; zero budget; multidepartment supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2011-2012. Creates appropriation act.
Construction; contracts; certain indemnification provisions; prohibit in construction-related service contracts with public agencies. Amends sec. 1 of 1966 PA 165 (MCL 691.991).
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of unemployment compensation fraud involving a knowing false misrepresentation of $3,500.00 to $25,000.00; enact. Amends sec. 14c, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14c).
Criminal procedure; probation; procedures for retention and use of nonpublic record of deferral for a controlled substance violation; revise. Amends sec. 7411 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7411).
Occupations; athletics; unarmed combat regulatory act; provide for confidentiality of information and make other general revisions. Amends secs. 20 & 33 of 2004 PA 403 (MCL 338.3620 & 338.3633) & adds sec. 61a.
Corrections; employees; new employee training for corrections officers; allow to be provided by certain colleges under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 12 of 1982 PA 415 (MCL 791.512) & adds sec. 15a.
Health; abortion; law regulating abortions; clarify, and include provisions relating to medical abortions, screening for coercion to abort, liability insurance requirements, regulation of clinics as freestanding surgical outpatient facilities, disposition of fetal remains, and penalties. Amends secs. 2803, 2804, 2834, 2835, 2848, 13807, 16221, 16226, 16299, 17015, 17515, 20115 & 22224 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2803 et seq.) & adds secs. 2836, 2854, 17015a, 17017 & 17517.
Civil rights; privacy; access information for social networking account of employees and students; prohibit employers and education institutions from requiring disclosure. Creates new act.
Education; curricula; opt-out from instruction regarding child sexual abuse and opportunity for parental preview; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1505a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1113'12
Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; savings and loan act of 1980; repeal. Repeals 1980 PA 307 (MCL 491.102 - 491.1202).
Vehicles; other; Michigan vehicle code; make general revisions. Amends secs. 3a, 14, 40b, 217, 235, 248a, 251, 252d, 252g, 303, 304, 310, 319b, 320d, 602b, 642, 722, 724, 801 & 801c of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.3a et seq.) & adds secs. 235b, 248d & 801j.
Human services; services or financial assistance; program to provide energy assistance for low-income households; create. Creates new act.
State financing and management; bonds; provision relating to purchase of qualified bonds of school district; modify. Amends sec. 7 of 1985 PA 227 (MCL 141.1057). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0770'11, SB 0771'11
Income tax; deductions; certain pension income; modify. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).
Economic development; plant rehabilitation; exception for tax abatements for certain local governmental units; provide for. Amends sec. 9 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.559).
State; buildings; pedestrian walkway between the Michigan state capitol and the Michigan hall of justice; designate as the "Frank J. Kelley Walkway". Creates new act.
State financing and management; bonds; school bond qualification, approval, and loan act; provide technical amendments. Amends secs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 16 & 18 of 2005 PA 92 (MCL 388.1923 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0771'11, SB 0772'11
Vehicles; agricultural equipment; definition of implement of husbandry; revise, and eliminate prohibition on carrying a passenger on a moped. Amends secs. 21, 59, 73 & 658 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.21 et seq.).
Crimes; arson; certain arson violations; revise elements of crimes and provide for increased penalties. Amends secs. 77, 78 & 79 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.77 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5692'12, HB 5693'12
Civil procedure; service of process; process server fees; revise, and allow fees for certain additional services. Amends sec. 2559 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559).
Property tax; assessments; assessment cap on property if transferred to immediate family member and use does not change; retain. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps; modify program and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.301 - 409.313) by adding secs. 25 & 26. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1261'12, SB 1262'12, SB 1263'12, SB 1265'12
Criminal procedure; sentencing; verification of school enrollment or employment of individual released from jail to attend school or for employment purposes; amend day parole act to require and provide for conditions of release. Amends sec. 1 of 1962 PA 60 (MCL 801.251) & adds sec. 1a.
Labor; health and safety; construction safety commission; eliminate. Amends sec. 19 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1019) & repeals sec. 18 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1018). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5922'12, SB 1335'12, SB 1336'12
Crimes; arson; certain arson violations; revise elements of crimes and provide for increased penalties. Amends secs. 71, 72 & 73 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.71 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5693'12, HB 5694'12
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps act; modify program and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends secs. 5, 7, 8 & 9 of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.305 et seq.) & adds sec. 6a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1261'12, SB 1263'12, SB 1264'12, SB 1265'12
Sales tax; collections; prepayment collection process; revise. Amends sec. 6 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.56).
Transportation; other; amendment of motor bus transportation act to reflect transfer of duties regarding self-insurers from the secretary of state to the insurance commissioner; provide for. Amends sec. 9 of 1982 PA 432 (MCL 474.109).
State financing and management; other; performance metrics; require of state departments. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 447. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0802'11
Criminal procedure; probation; procedures for retention and use of nonpublic record of deferral for crime of taking or retaining child; revise, and limit number of deferral opportunities. Amends sec. 350a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.350a).
Mental health; community mental health; merger of mental health and substance abuse services; provide for. Amends secs. 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 161, 208 & 210 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1100a et seq.) & repeals pt. 61, secs. 6201, 6203, 6205, 6207, 6209, 6211, 6213, 6215, 6217, 6221, 6222, 6223, 6226, 6228, 6231 & 6232 & pt. 65 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4863'11
Elections; other; metropolitan district elections; provide for under the Michigan election law. Amends secs. 24a, 509q, 558, 659, 863 & 960 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.24a et seq.) & adds sec. 17 & ch. XVIIA. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4122'11
Criminal procedure; probation; retention and release of nonpublic records of an arrest, diversion, discharge, or dismissal of certain controlled substance cases; clarify. Amends sec. 1076 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1076).
Natural resources; fishing; netting of fish; allow department of natural resources to issue order. Amends sec. 48703 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48703).
Water; quality; state water pollution control revolving fund; modify definition of disadvantaged community to be eligible for clean water assistance. Amends secs. 5301 & 5303 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5301 & 324.5303) & repeals sec. 5315 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5315). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, SB 1155'12, SB 1157'12, SB 1158'12
State; interstate compacts and agreements; mutual aid agreements for certain emergencies; allow. Creates new act.
Environmental protection; permits; clean corporate citizen program; establish in statute and provide incentives. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 14.
Insurance; other; persons authorized to act as adjusters; modify. Amends secs. 1201, 1222 & 1224 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1201 et seq.).
Traffic control; driver license; individuals with level 2 graduated driver license using cell phone while operating a vehicle; prohibit. Amends secs. 320a & 732 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.320a & 257.732) & adds sec. 602c.
Children; protection; task force on the prevention of sexual abuse of children; create. Amends 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.621 - 722.638) by adding sec. 12b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1113'12
Corrections; prisoners; electronic monitoring of certain participants in work or school release programs; require. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 3e to ch. XI. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1127'12
Higher education; financial aid; administration of police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition act; transfer to department of treasury and revise application process. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of 1996 PA 195 (MCL 390.1241 et seq.).
Crimes; other; discovery of a dead body; require to notify law enforcement under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 2841 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2841).
Employment security; benefits; volunteer firefighters compensation; exclude from unemployment benefit calculation. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).
Crime victims; rights; information concerning minors who have been victims of child abuse or sex crimes; exempt from disclosure under the crime victim's rights act. Amends secs. 8, 38 & 68 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.758 et seq.).
Consumer protection; consumer leases; fee to reinstate after missing a payment; limit and clarify reinstatement rights. Amends secs. 7, 8 & 20 of 1984 PA 424 (MCL 445.957 et seq.).
Businesses; professional corporations; regulation of professional corporations; recodify in business corporation act and make general revisions. Amends secs. 105, 106, 108, 109, 123, 201, 202, 211, 241, 405, 488, 528, 564b, 565, 569, 611, 631, 641, 642, 643, 703a, 753, 762, 776, 781, 784, 804, 911, 1021, 1035 & 1041 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.1105 et seq.); adds sec. 529 & ch. 2A & repeals 1962 PA 192 (MCL 450.221 - 450.235).
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for organized retail crime act violations; enact. Amends sec. 17d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5843'12
Corrections; other; verification of school enrollment or employment of individual placed on school or work release while on probation; require, and prohibit removing, destroying, or tampering with electronic monitoring device. Amends sec. 3, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.3) & adds secs. 3d & 3f to ch. XI. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1126'12
Insurance; property and casualty; requirement for written notice to policyholder and providing premium quotations to applicants; revise, and revise requirements relating to no-fault coordinated benefits deductibles and discounts. Amends secs. 2112, 2116, 2248, 3109 & 3109a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2112 et seq.).
Sales tax; exemptions; exemptions for fund-raising by nonprofits and charities; clarify. Amends sec. 4q of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54q).
Economic development; other; appropriation of money from the transportation economic development fund to state trunk line fund; extend to 2013. Amends sec. 11 of 1987 PA 231 (MCL 247.911).
Occupations; physician's assistants; prescription of drugs by physician's assistant, practicing under the supervision of a licensed physician; clarify. Amends secs. 17048 & 17548 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17048 & 333.17548). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1320'12
Law enforcement; other; certification requirements for certain agents of county road commission; clarify, and clarify their authority to issue certain citations. Amends secs. 42 & 726c of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.42 & 257.726c).
Environmental protection; cleanups; procedures for cleanups and funding; modify. Amends secs. 11506, 19608, 19612, 20101, 20104, 20114, 20114c, 20114d, 20114e, 20120a, 20120b, 20120c, 20126, 21301b, 21302, 21303, 21304, 21304a, 21304b, 21304c, 21304d, 21307, 21307a, 21308a, 21309a, 21310a, 21311a, 21312a, 21313a, 21315, 21316a, 21319a, 21323a, 21323j, 21323m, 21326, 21332 & 21333 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11506 et seq.); adds secs. 20114f, 20114g & 21323n & repeals subpt. 1 of pt. 147 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.14701 - 324.14705).
Health; medical marihuana; definition of "bona fide physician-patient relationship", "enclosed, locked facility", and "primary caregiver"; clarify and condition privilege from arrest on presentation of I.D. Amends secs. 3, 4 & 8 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26423 et seq.).
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of tampering with or removing electronic monitoring device; enact. Amends sec. 17f, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17f). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1127'12
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of failure to report a dead body with purpose of concealing fact of or cause of death; provide for. Amends sec. 13k, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13k). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0231'11
Employment security; contribution rate; distribution of contributions; modify. Amends sec. 13 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.13).
Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; motor vehicle sales finance statute; revise citation to savings and loan act. Amends sec. 36 of 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27 (MCL 492.136). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5835'12
State; interstate compacts and agreements; state and province emergency management assistance agreement; establish. Creates new act.
Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; exemption of association shares from levy and sale; revise citation to savings and loan act. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5835'12
Insurance; no-fault; act allowing municipal self-insurance pools; amend to reflect transfer of duties regarding self-insurers from the secretary of state to the insurance commissioner. Amends sec. 9 of 1951 PA 35 (MCL 124.9).
Occupations; security guards; reporting certain crimes to law enforcement; require. Amends 1968 PA 330 (MCL 338.1051 - 338.1092) by adding sec. 17a.
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of selling or providing medical marihuana to unprescribed user; implement. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n).
State financing and management; purchasing; Iran economic sanctions act; enact. Creates new act.
Water; quality; safe drinking water revolving fund; revise designation of disadvantaged community and modify points awarded for funding priorities. Amends secs. 5402, 5406 & 5411 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5402 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, SB 1155'12, SB 1156'12, SB 1158'12
Property; conveyances; sale of Ypsilanti state police post; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Education; financing; disposition of bond proceeds from school loan revolving fund bonds by state administrative board; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 2 & 4 of 1961 PA 112 (MCL 388.981 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0770'11, SB 0772'11
Michigan business tax; gross receipts; treatment of certain payments to subcontractors as purchases from other firms; clarify. Amends sec. 113 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1113).
Family law; parenting time; parenting time in a country not a party to the Hague convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction; prohibit. Amends sec. 7a of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.27a).
Property tax; other; payment in lieu of taxes on certain state-owned land; revise. Amends secs. 2154 & 51106 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2154 & 324.51106).
Children; adoption; Michigan Indian family preservation act (MIFPA); create. Amends 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.21 - 712A.32) by adding ch. XIIB.
Water; quality; strategic water quality initiatives fund; modify grant and loan programs. Amends secs. 5201, 5202, 5203 & 5204 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5201 et seq.) & adds sec. 5204e. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1155'12, SB 1156'12, SB 1157'12, SB 1158'12
Water; quality; wetland mitigation bank funding program; authorize with funding from the strategic water quality initiatives fund. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 5204f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, SB 1156'12, SB 1157'12, SB 1158'12
Mental health; other; standards for fingerprinting, photographing, audiorecording, and using 1-way glass for recipients of mental health services; modify, and regulate video surveillance in psychiatric hospitals. Amends sec. 724 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1724).
Property tax; payment and collection; tax bills; require to include past due amounts owed. Amends sec. 44 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.44).
Civil procedure; statute of limitations; statute of repose for actions against an attorney-at-law or a law firm; enact. Amends secs. 5805 & 5838 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805 & 600.5838) & adds sec. 5838b.
Transportation; other; motor fuel sold at a roadside retail location; regulate certain advertising requirements. Amends sec. 28e of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.628e).
Insurance; no-fault; motor vehicle claims act; amend to reflect transfer of duties regarding self-insurers from the secretary of state to the insurance commissioner. Amends sec. 2 of 1965 PA 198 (MCL 257.1102).
Elections; other; village elections to be held in November; require, and general amendments to the Michigan election law. Amends secs. 4, 381, 523, 642, 642a, 699, 759, 759a, 761, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.4 et seq.); adds secs, 38 & 497c & repeals sec. 500f of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.500f).
Juveniles; criminal procedure; juvenile competency and culpability; clarify. Amends secs. 498d, 498e & 498h of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1498d et seq.) & adds secs. 1060, 1060a, 1060b, 1060c, 1062, 1064, 1066, 1068, 1070, 1072 & 1074. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0246'11
Transportation; funds; local road agencies; require adoption of best practices and asset management standards as a condition of receiving funds. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 18j.
Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; handling and processing food stamps statute; revise citations. Amends sec. 1 of 1973 PA 43 (MCL 400.171). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5835'12
Water; other; aquifer protection and dispute resolution program; establish. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 317.
Insurance; annuities; regulation of annuity sales; provide for. Amends secs. 4151, 4153, 4155 & 4165 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4151 et seq.); adds secs. 4158, 4159, 4160 & 4161 & repeals sec. 4157 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4157).
Insurance; producers; fee assessed for reporting a change in mailing address; eliminate. Amends sec. 1238 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1238).
Elections; other; metropolitan district elections; revise. Amends secs. 3, 4, 7, 9, 9b & 13 of 1929 PA 312 (MCL 119.3 et seq.) & adds secs. 2a, 17a & 17b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4121'11
Labor; health and safety; occupational health standards commission; eliminate and update with federal hazard communication standards. Amends secs. 5, 14a, 14b, 14d, 14e, 14f, 14h, 14j, 14k, 14l, 24, 31, 54 & 63 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1005 et seq.) & repeals sec. 23 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1023). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5917'12, HB 5922'12, SB 1335'12
Torts; medical malpractice; procedures for entry of damage awards; modify and clarify. Amends secs. 1483, 2959, 6306 & 6307 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1483 et seq.) & adds sec. 6306a.
Businesses; professional corporations; citation to professional service corporation act in assumed name statute; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 1907 PA 101 (MCL 445.4). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1320'12
Insurance; health; health care sharing ministries freedom to share act; enact to recognize ministries and provide they are not engaging in the business of insurance. Creates new act.
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps; modify, and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends secs. 11 & 12a of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.311 & 409.312a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1261'12, SB 1262'12, SB 1263'12, SB 1264'12
Education; school districts; school district policy regarding child sex abuse and suggested instruction and training in child sex abuse prevention; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1505. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1112'12, SB 1114'12
Insurance; other; sale of portable electronics insurance; exempt from requirements for licensing of producers. Amends sec. 1202 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1202).
Environmental protection; solid waste; public health code; make parts concerning medical waste and radiation control subject to environmental leaders program. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 13537 & 13832. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0939'12
Criminal procedure; probation; retention of nonpublic records during period of diversion for certain crimes; clarify. Amends sec. 4a, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.4a).
Traffic control; violations; weight restriction during frost restriction periods; provide exemption for trucks transporting heating fuel under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).
State financing and management; budget; state departments' transparency; require itemized financial plan and posting on website. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 373. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0021'11
State financing and management; authorities; state building authority; modify to comply with capital outlay reforms. Amends secs. 3, 5, 7 & 8 of 1964 PA 183 (MCL 830.413 et seq.).
Health; substance abuse treatment; local substance abuse treatment coordinating agencies; eliminate, and refer to substance abuse services provided by community mental health services programs. Amends secs. 6233, 6235, 6236, 6237, 6238, 6241, 6243, 6251, 7408a, 16106a & 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.6233 et seq.) & adds secs. 6230, 6234 & 6249. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4862'11
Civil rights; open meetings; requirement for 18-hour notice for special meetings; clarify definition of accessible posting. Amends sec. 5 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.265).
Consumer credit; lending practices; application of consumer mortgage protection act to certain mortgage transactions; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 2002 PA 660 (MCL 445.1632).
Torts; medical malpractice; statute of limitations; revise period of limitations for survival actions and disallow prejudgment interest on attorney fees and costs. Amends secs. 2912e, 5852 & 6013 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2912e et seq.).
Retirement; public school employees; retirant employed to provide substitute teaching services by entity other than reporting unit; allow without forfeiture of retirement allowance or health care coverage if reporting unit pays 10% of compensation to retirement system. Amends sec. 61 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1361).
Corrections; other; use of a certain youth correctional facility to house certain adult inmates; provide for, and allow department of corrections to contract with certain other vendors for placement of prisoners. Amends secs. 20i, 29, 63, 63a, 65, 65a, 69a & 70 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.220i et seq.) & adds sec. 20j. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5174'11
Torts; liability; social services agency; grant immunity for providing child social welfare programs. Creates new act.
School aid; membership; seat time exception for qualifying dropout recovery program; provide for and revise seat time waiver provisions for online programs. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5267'12
Human services; medical services; distribution method for departmental bulletin; modify. Amends sec. 111a of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.111a).
Water; quality; transfer of money from the Great Lakes water quality bond fund; modify distributions. Amends sec. 19708 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.19708). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5673'12, SB 1155'12, SB 1156'12, SB 1157'12
Property tax; tax tribunal; informal settlement conference; require if requested by petitioner. Amends 1973 PA 186 (MCL 205.701 - 205.779) by adding sec. 62b.
Labor; hours and wages; definition of payroll debit card; revise permitted issuers. Amends sec. 6 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.476).
Financial institutions; mortgage brokers and lenders; mortgage loans to which mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act apply; revise. Amends sec. 1a of 1987 PA 173 (MCL 445.1651a).
Use tax; collections; prepayment collection process; revise. Amends sec. 6 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.96).
Natural resources; hunting; gray wolf; include in game list and authorize hunting season. Amends secs. 40103, 40118, 43503 & 43507 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40103 et seq.) & adds secs. 40110b, 43528b & 43540e.
Crimes; other; organized retail crime act; create. Creates new act.
Traffic control; violations; any intoxicating substance; include in definition of "operating while intoxicated". Amends sec. 625 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625).
Property tax; assessments; use of computerized database as tax roll; allow for county treasurers. Amends sec. 42a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.42a).
Criminal procedure; probation; probation swift and sure sanctions act; create, and provide for program eligibility and program funding. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding ch. XIA. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1179'12
Economic development; brownfield redevelopment authority; community revitalization program and historic resources; include and provide other general amendments. Amends secs. 2, 4, 8, 13, 15 & 16 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652 et seq.) & adds sec. 8a.
Transportation; carriers; indemnity clauses; prohibit in motor carrier transportation contracts. Amends 1933 PA 254 (MCL 475.1 - 479.43) by adding sec. 21 to art. V.
Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; electronic funds transfer terminal statute; revise citations to savings and loan act. Amends sec. 2 of 1978 PA 322 (MCL 488.2). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5835'12
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps; modify, and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends sec. 13 of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.313); adds sec. 14 & ch. II & repeals secs. 6 & 12 of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.306 & 409.312). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1261'12, SB 1262'12, SB 1264'12, SB 1265'12
Juveniles; criminal procedure; set-aside convictions for juvenile adjudications; clarify eligibility. Amends sec. 18e, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18e).
Probate; trusts; trust decanting; allow. Amends secs. 7103, 7401, 7602, 7603 & 7815 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.7103 et seq.) & adds sec. 7820a.
Courts; reorganization; court of appeals and certain district court districts; reorganize. Amends secs. 302, 303a, 8123 & 8132 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.302 et seq.).
Occupations; alarm systems; registered alarm system providers; exclude from private security business and security alarm act. Amends sec. 2 of 1968 PA 330 (MCL 338.1052). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1291'12
Property tax; exemptions; unoccupied new construction; exempt for certain period. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7ss.
Sales tax; exemptions; definition of rolling stock used by an interstate fleet motor carrier; clarify. Amends sec. 4r of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54r).
Human services; services or financial assistance; assistance program; clarify the family independence program assistance eligibility requirements. Amend sec. 57a of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57a).
Insurance; no-fault; medical marihuana coverage in insurance policies; exempt required coverage for. Amends sec. 3107 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3107).
Employment security; benefits; sunset for shared-work plan; remove. Amends sec. 28c of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.28c).
Natural resources; forests; municipal forest property; allow recreational activities to be conducted on property. Amends secs. 52702 & 52706 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.52702 & 324.52706).
Criminal procedure; evidence; electronic recording of certain custodial interrogation sessions; require under certain circumstances and revise procedures for determining admissibility as evidence. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding secs. 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 to ch. III.
Probate; guardians and conservators; appointment in this state of guardians and conservators appointed in other jurisdictions; allow. Amends secs. 5313 & 5433 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5313 & 700.5433) & adds secs. 5202a & 5301a.
Higher education; community colleges; granting of baccalaureate degrees in certain fields; allow. Amends secs. 105 & 121 of 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.105 & 389.121).
Education; financing; strict discipline academy access to long-term borrowing abilities; provide for. Amends secs. 1311b & 1311h of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1311b & 380.1311h).
Juveniles; criminal procedure; juvenile competency standards; revise. Amends sec. 1, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.1) & adds secs. 18n, 18o, 18p, 18q, 18r & 18s to ch. XIIA. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4555'11
Property tax; principal residence exemption; filing deadline and proration exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 7cc of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc).
Probate; wills and estates; estate administration fee; allow deduction for amount of mortgage on real property. Amends secs. 871 & 877 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.871 & 600.877).
Businesses; professional corporations; citation to professional service corporation act in occupational code; revise. Amends sec. 721 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.721). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1320'12
Health; medical marihuana; registry identification cards; modify requirements for issuing, and provide for contracting, reviewing additional debilitating medical conditions, and depositing and expending fees. Amends sec. 6 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26426).
Sales tax; collections; regulations on prepaid sales tax on gasoline; modify. Amends sec. 6a of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.56a).
Occupations; appraisers; appraisal management companies; regulate. Amends sec. 602 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.602) & adds art. 26A.
Michigan business tax; administration; gross receipts, tax base, apportionment, and historic rehabilitation credit; modify to reflect original intent. Amends secs. 111, 201, 305 & 435 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.111 et seq.).
Crimes; crimes against minors; copying or reproducing child sexually abusive material; prohibit, and restrict access to and reproduction of evidence of the violation. Amends sec. 145c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.145c).
Probate; trusts; powers of appointment; revise. Amends secs. 2, 5, 12, 14 & 20 of 1967 PA 224 (MCL 556.112 et seq.) & adds sec. 5a.
Michigan business tax; credits; assignment of certain credits for rehabilitation of historic resource; allow. Amends secs. 435 & 510 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1435 & 208.1510).
Mobile homes; title; duplicate title for mobile home; require certification and information to verify the identity of individual submitting electronic request. Amends secs. 2 & 30a of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2302 & 125.2330a).
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps; modify program and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 4 of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.302 et seq.) & adds heading for ch. I. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1262'12, SB 1263'12, SB 1264'12, SB 1265'12
School aid; membership; special pupil membership count for qualifying dropout recovery program; provide for, and adjust certain other membership calculations and fund sources. Amends secs. 6, 11, 25, 26b & 201 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 et seq.) & adds secs. 23a & 25d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0969'12
Crimes; arson; certain arson violations; revise elements of crimes and provide for increased penalties. Amends secs. 74, 75 & 76 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.74 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5692'12, HB 5694'12
Environmental protection; other; safe drinking water act; make subject to environmental leaders program. Amends sec. 23 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1023). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0939'12
State financing and management; purchasing; priority consideration; grant to companies in environmental leaders program. Amends sec. 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1261). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0939'12
Worker's compensation; benefits; medical marihuana expenses incurred to treat work-related injury; exclude from reimbursement requirements. Amends 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.101 - 418.941) by adding sec. 315a.
Agriculture; animals; indemnity for livestock killed by wolves, coyotes, and cougars; authorize. Creates new act.
Land use; land division; landlocked cemeteries; explicitly prohibit in land division and platting processes. Amends secs. 109 & 182 of 1967 PA 288 (MCL 560.109 & 560.182).
Local government; other; local financial stability and choice act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1990 PA 72 (MCL 141.1201 - 141.1291).
Property tax; other; payment in lieu of taxes on certain state-owned land; increase, and prohibit prorated payments. Amends secs. 2150 & 2153 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2150 & 324.2153).
Crimes; other; transporting medical marihuana in motor vehicle; allow under certain circumstances. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 474.
Villages; general law; references to September primary election; remove. Amends secs. 4 & 5, ch. II & sec. 3, ch. V of 1895 PA 3 (MCL 62.4 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0810'11
Environmental protection; solid waste; bulk biosolids of exceptional quality used for landscaping; exempt from certain rules concerning cumulative loading, management practices, and reporting. Amends sec. 3131 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3131).
Businesses; professional corporations; citation to professional service corporation act in limited liability company act; revise. Amends secs. 102 & 902 of 1993 PA 23 (MCL 450.4102 & 450.4902). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1320'12
Traffic control; driver license; driving skills test required to obtain a commercial driver license; allow waiver for certain military personnel and provide for the cancellation of certain licenses and retesting of certain applicants. Amends sec. 312f of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.312f).
Occupations; alarm systems; registration of alarm system services providers; provide for. Creates new act.
Vehicles; registration plates; use of "Pure Michigan" brand on standard design registration plates; allow. Amends sec. 224 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.224).
Insurance; health; internal formal grievance procedure; modify. Amends sec. 2213 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2213).
Criminal procedure; warrants; warrantless search of parolees; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 36 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.236).
Economic development; downtown development authorities; capture of certain taxes; modify. Amends sec. 13c of 1975 PA 197 (MCL 125.1663c).
Property tax; special assessments; essential services assessment; provide for. Creates new act.
Crimes; criminal sexual conduct; sexual penetration or contact of a foster child regardless of age by certain care providers; prohibit during residency. Amends secs. 520b, 520c, 520d & 520e of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520b et seq.).
Gaming; lottery; deductions from lottery prize money; require deduction for unemployment compensation debts. Amends sec. 32 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.32). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5185'11
Weapons; firearms; procedures for out-of-state purchase of rifles and shotguns; clarify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1969 PA 207 (MCL 3.111 & 3.112).
Family law; child support; fee for collecting and processing child support withholdings; provide for. Amends sec. 23 of 1982 PA 295 (MCL 552.623).
Occupations; notaries public; crimes requiring revocation of notary's commission; revise. Amends sec. 41 of 2003 PA 238 (MCL 55.301).
Use tax; exemptions; tax exemption for certain mining property; provide for. Amends 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.91 - 205.111) by adding sec. 4aa. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6008'12
Civil procedure; alternate dispute resolution; condominium act; revise arbitration provisions to reflect adoption of uniform arbitration act. Amends sec. 144 of 1978 PA 59 (MCL 559.244). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0903'12
Economic development; downtown development authorities; bylaws of authorities and taxable status; modify. Amends secs. 1, 4, 14 & 19 of 1975 PA 197 (MCL 125.1651 et seq.) & adds sec. 28a.
Law enforcement; fingerprinting; criminal identification and records; expand to include biometric data. Amends secs. 1a, 2, 2a, 3, 3a & 8 of 1925 PA 289 (MCL 28.241a et seq.).
Mental health; code; entities to hold a medicaid specialty services contract; clarify. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109k. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1196'12
Michigan business tax; revenue distribution; revenue earmarked into the school aid fund; sunset after fiscal year 2010-2011. Amends sec. 515 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1515).
Weapons; firearms; certain procedures for purchase and possession of pistols; revise. Amends secs. 2 & 2a of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 & 28.422a) & repeals secs. 9a, 9b, 9c & 11 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.429a et seq.).
Sales tax; exemptions; tax exemption for certain mining property; provide for. Amends 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51 - 205.78) by adding sec. 4dd. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6008'12
Property tax; assessments; penalty for failure to notify assessing office of transfer of ownership of property; modify. Amends sec. 27b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27b).
Crimes; penalties; crimes of domestic violence assault with prior offenses; increase penalties. Amends secs. 81 & 81a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81 & 750.81a).
Civil procedure; alternate dispute resolution; uniform arbitration act; enact. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0901'12, SB 0902'12
Property tax; assessments; certain property deemed qualified agricultural property for purposes of assessment; allow for all contiguous property owned by the landowner to also be deemed agricultural. Amends sec. 34c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.34c).
Mental health; community mental health; board membership on certain community mental health services board; revise, and establish as a community mental health authority. Amends secs. 204, 212, 224 & 232a of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1204 et seq.) & repeals sec. 216 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1216).
Transportation; other; regional transit authority; establish. Creates new act & repeals secs. 4a & 4b of 1967 PA 204 (MCL 124.404a & 124.404b).
Use tax; exemptions; definition of rolling stock used by an interstate fleet motor carrier; clarify. Amends sec. 4k of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94k).
Civil procedure; alternate dispute resolution; arbitration; make arbitration provisions of the revised judicature act subject to uniform arbitration act. Amends sec. 5070 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5070) & repeals secs. 5001 - 5035 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5001 - 600.5035). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0903'12
Occupations; appraisers; appraisal management companies; establish license and application fees. Amends 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2201 - 338.2277) by adding sec. 38a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4975'11
Taxation; other; statewide metropolitan authority; create. Creates new act.
Property; conveyances; conveyance of certain state-owned properties in Grand Traverse, Otsego, and Alger counties and interdepartmental transfer of certain state-owned property in Jackson county; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Property tax; personal property; industrial personal property; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9n & repeals (See bill for conditional repeal).
Economic development; other; eligible manufacturing personal property abatement for technology parks; extend. Amends 1984 PA 385 (MCL 207.701 - 207.718) by adding sec. 12a.
Criminal procedure; sentencing; penalties for domestic violence with prior conviction; allow to be enhanced with a deferred and dismissed conviction. Amends sec. 4a, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.4a).
Property; conveyances; certain state-owned property located in Jackson county; exchange for certain privately owned property. Creates land transfer act.
Natural resources; mining; rural development fund; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6008'12
Labor; health and safety; "clear and convincing need" for new standard; clarify, and remove references to abolished commissions. Amends sec. 14 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1014). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5917'12, HB 5922'12, SB 1336'12
Civil procedure; discovery; uniform interstate depositions and discovery act; adopt. Amends sec. 1852 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1852) & adds ch. 22.
A concurrent resolution providing for the final adjournment of the Legislature.
Income tax; city; rollback and maximum tax rate for residents and nonresidents within certain cities; eliminate rollback and reduce rate under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 3, ch. 1 of 1964 PA 284 (MCL 141.503). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5688'12, HB 5705'12
Crimes; perjury; unsworn declaration made under penalty of perjury; include as a statement punishable as perjury. Amends sec. 423 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.423). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0689'11
Use tax; rate; division between state component and metropolitan authority's component; provide for, and direct distribution. Amends secs. 3, 19 & 21 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.93 et seq.) & adds secs. 2c & 10a.
Weapons; other; transportation of firearms for lawful purpose; expand. Amends sec. 231a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.231a).
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of domestic violence with prior conviction; enact. Amends sec. 16d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0847'11, SB 0848'11
Income tax; exemptions; tax exemption for certain mining entities; provide for. Amends sec. 623 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.623) & adds sec. 31b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6008'12
Land use; zoning and growth management; Michigan zoning enabling act; amend to exempt regional transit authority public transit facilities from local zoning ordinances or regulations. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0911'12
Public employees and officers; compensation and benefits; details of compensation package and severance payment agreements for employees; require posting. Creates new act.
Property tax; personal property; less than certain value; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9o & repeals (See bill for conditional repeal).
Transportation; other; state rights-of-way on state roads; allow dedication of lanes for public transit. Amends sec. 1 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0909'12
Economic development; plant rehabilitation; eligible manufacturing personal property abatement; extend. Amends 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.551 - 207.572) by adding sec. 11a & repeals (See bill for conditional repeal).
Vehicles; mopeds; definition of mopeds; allow greater engine displacement and remove horsepower threshold. Amends sec. 32b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.32b).
Property tax; personal property; new industrial personal property; exempt. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9m & repeals (See bill for conditional repeal).
Taxation; severance; nonferrous metallic minerals extraction severance tax; enact. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6007'12
State financing and management; purchasing; searchable database listing of all state expenditures; create. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 448.
Property tax; exemptions; property taxes; exempt certain mineral producing property. Amends secs. 24, 25, 27, 34c & 53 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.24 et seq.); adds secs. 7oo, 7pp & 7qq & repeals secs. 6a & 6b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.6a & 211.6b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6008'12
Property tax; exemptions; existing exemptions for industrial personal property; continue. Amends sec. 9f of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9f).
Townships; employees and officers; administering oath of office; allow township supervisor to perform. Amends sec. 64b of 1846 RS 16 (MCL 41.64b).
Elections; recall; recall procedure; revise. Amends secs. 23, 951, 952, 961, 963, 967, 968, 969, 972 & 975 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.23 et seq.); adds secs. 951a, 970a, 970b, 970c, 970e, 970g, 971a, 971c, 973a, 975a, 975c, 975e, 975g & 977 & repeals secs. 964, 966, 970, 971, 973 & 974 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.964 et seq.).
Crimes; other; assault by strangulation or suffocation as assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder; specify. Amends sec. 84 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.84).
Elections; recall; time to submit recall petition to the board of state canvassers or the board of county election commissioners; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.952 - 168.992) by adding sec. 952b.
Vehicles; registration; optional registration taxes for regional transit authority; allow. Amends sec. 801 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.801) & adds sec. 801j. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0909'12
Employment security; administration; privilege for testimony in Michigan employment security commission proceedings; provide waiver under certain circumstances. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding sec. 11a.
Retirement; state employees; retired corrections officers to work as needed; allow under certain circumstances without losing retirement allowance. Amends sec. 68c of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.68c).
Civil procedure; evidence; uniform unsworn foreign declarations act; create. Amends sec. 2102 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2102) & adds ch. 21A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'11
Property tax; delinquent taxes; county treasurer's collection of a commission on delinquent property taxes; eliminate. Amends sec. 87c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.87c).
Taxation; utility users; city utility users tax act; amend to allow portion of tax to be used to fund public lighting. Amends sec. 2, ch. 1 of 1990 PA 100 (MCL 141.1152) & adds secs. 8a & 8b to ch. 1. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5688'12, SB 0970'12
Crimes; animals; racketeering statute; include animal fighting as predicate offense. Amends sec. 159g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.159g).
Economic development; enterprise zones; eligible manufacturing personal property abatement; extend. Amends 1985 PA 224 (MCL 125.2101 - 125.2123) by adding sec. 21d & repeals (See bill for conditional repeal).
Communications; telecommunications; 9-1-1 surcharge on prepaid wireless communication devices; modify remittance process. Amends sec. 401c of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1401c).
Occupations; electricians; use of certain military experience as the basis for licensure; authorize. Amends sec. 3d of 1956 PA 217 (MCL 338.883d).
Occupations; security guards; use of certain military experience as the basis for licensure; authorize. Amends sec. 6 of 1968 PA 330 (MCL 338.1056).
State agencies (existing); technology, management, and budget; funding and approval of capital outlay project; clarify. Amends secs. 115, 221, 237a, 241, 242, 246, 248, 249 & 393 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1115 et seq.) & adds secs. 221a, 238 & 242a.
Property; conveyances; conveyance of certain state-owned properties in Ingham and Wayne counties; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Health; pharmaceuticals; acceptance and destruction or disposal of drugs or medications not eligible for distribution; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17776. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5089'11
Transportation; railroads; funding to maintain railroad grade crossings; increase. Amends sec. 315 of 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.315).
Businesses; other; business development enterprises; authorize under Michigan BIDCO act. Amends title & secs. 104, 105, 106, 203, 301, 303, 401 & 403 of 1986 PA 89 (MCL 487.1104 et seq.) & adds secs. 304 & 304a.
Occupations; plumbers; use of certain military experience as the basis for licensure; authorize. Amends sec. 25 of 2002 PA 733 (MCL 338.3535).
Retirement; public school employees; deadline to elect pension contribution limits; extend. Amends secs. 8, 59, 84b & 91a of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1308 et seq.).
Transportation; funds; funding for a regional transit authority; provide for. Amends secs. 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10h, 10l & 10n of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660b et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0909'12
Taxation; other; duties and responsibilities of certain authorities; transfer and modify. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2002 PA 48 (MCL 484.3102 & 484.3103).
Traffic control; driver license; examination regarding existence of certain medical condition affecting applicant's ability to operate safely; revise and clarify. Amends sec. 309 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0402'11
Children; adoption; surrendered adoptees obtaining certain identifying information; prohibit. Amends secs. 27a & 68, ch. X of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.27a & 710.68).
Occupations; physicians; voluntary reporting to secretary of state patients with conditions that affect ability to operate a motor vehicle; allow, and provide for immunity. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5139. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0403'11
Health; pharmaceuticals; unused prescription drug repository and distribution program; create, establish duties relating to the program, provide immunity under certain circumstances, and require the promulgation of rules. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17775. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5090'11
Crimes; animals; forfeiture of real property used in the commission of animal fighting; allow. Amends sec. 4702 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4702).
Economic development; Michigan strategic fund; community revitalization program; clarify eligible investment definition, allow multiple applicants, and revise disbursement schedule. Amends secs. 90a, 90b, 90c & 90d of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2090a et seq.).
Children; parental rights; provision relating to parent who voluntarily surrendered a child to an emergency service provider; eliminate. Amends sec. 19b, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.19b).
Criminal procedure; statute of limitations; statute of limitations for certain crimes; revise. Amends sec. 24, ch. VII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 767.24).
Labor; health and safety; general industry safety standards commission; eliminate. Amends secs. 4, 6, 11, 16, 21 & 69 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.) & repeals sec. 15 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1015). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5917'12, SB 1335'12, SB 1336'12
Human services; medical services; premiums for medicaid "freedom to work" program; modify. Amends sec. 106a of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.106a).
Local government; authorities; municipal lighting authority act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5705'12, SB 0970'12
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Martin "Marty" Knollenberg.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John J. Gleason.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable James Womack.
Crimes; computer; definition of computer; expand to include certain electronic communication devices. Amends sec. 145d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.145d).
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Maureen Stapleton.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Charles "Chuck" Moss.
Civil procedure; civil actions; property on which animal fighting is conducted; declare to be a nuisance. Amends sec. 3801 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3801).
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Steven Lindberg.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Roy Schmidt.
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Philip O. Mastin, Jr., former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Lesia Liss.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Rick Olson.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Richard LeBlanc.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Mark Meadows.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Mark Ouimet.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Deb Lynn Shaughnessy
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Paul E. Opsommer.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Sharon Tyler.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Bob Constan.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Holly Hughes.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Ken Horn.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Richard Hammel.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Shanelle Jackson.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Lisa Howze.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Barb Byrum.
Labor; public service employment; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; prohibit in bargaining agreements and as a condition of employment. Amends secs. 1, 9, 10, 14 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201 et seq.).
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Lisa Brown.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Judson Gilbert II.
Labor; collective bargaining; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; prohibit in bargaining agreements and as a condition of employment in the private sector. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 8, 14, 17 & 22 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.1 et seq.).
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Kurt Damrow.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Timothy Bledsoe.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable David Agema.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Matt Huuki.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Joan Bauer.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Ferris State University relative to the Ferris State University College of Pharmacy.
A resolution declaring Friday, December 7, 2012, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.
Retirement; investments; investment of assets of public employee retirement systems; clarify regarding professional education and training, including travel, for board members, specify procedures for removal of board members, and update definitions regarding global securities. Amends secs. 12b, 12c, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 19a, 20c, 20d, 20h, 20k & 20m of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1132b et seq.) & adds secs. 13e, 13f & 21.
A resolution to declare December 6, 2012, as Utility Workers Safety Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Hal W. Ziegler, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
A resolution to express support for the Eaton Rapids School District and its plan for a Small School Nature Academy.
A resolution to declare November 2012 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
A concurrent resolution to express support for an amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that will allow insurance companies to consider Health Savings Account contributions toward the payment of benefits and premiums in the medical loss ratio calculation.
A resolution to express support for an amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that will allow insurance companies to consider Health Savings Account contributions toward the payment of benefits and premiums in the medical loss ratio calculation.
A resolution to declare November 15, 2012, as Great American Smoke-Out Day in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare November 2012 as Adoption Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare November 2012 as COPD Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare November 14, 2012, as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare December 1, 2012, as AIDS Day in the state of Michigan.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
A resolution to declare October 15-19, 2012, as Credit Union Week in the state of Michigan.
Housing; housing development authority; mortgage credit certificate program; revise eligibility. Amends sec. 32b of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1432b).
Housing; housing development authority; requirement that multifamily housing project be located in eligible distressed area; eliminate as condition for certain loans. Amends sec. 44c of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1444c).
Health; children; youth athletes; require department to develop educational materials and training program regarding concussions in athletes and their return to athletic activity. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9155. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5697'12
Housing; housing development authority; eligibility for certain residential loans; modify income requirement. Amends sec. 44a of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1444a).
A resolution honoring Michigan's veterans on the occasion of Veterans Day 2012.
Health; children; concussion protocols regarding youth athletes; require compliance with by certain entities that sponsor athletic events. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9156. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1122'12
Housing; housing development authority; limit on principal amount of bonds and notes; increase. Amends sec. 32 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1432).
Transportation; other; fingerprinting of applicants or licensees in public transit system; allow. Creates new act.
Education; school districts; opportunity for students to recite the "Pledge of Allegiance" in public schools each school day; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1347a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0637'11
Crimes; other; false report of medical or other emergency; prohibit and provide for a penalty and reimbursement of certain expenses. Amends sec. 411a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.411a).
Appropriations; zero budget; multidepartment supplemental appropriations; provide for fiscal year 2012-2013. Creates appropriation act.
Education; school districts; certain display of United States flag in public school; require. Amends sec. 1347 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1347). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4934'11
Property tax; principal residence exemption; individual moving into assisted living facility; allow to retain principal residence exemption and clarify contiguity requirement. Amends secs. 7cc & 7dd of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7cc & 211.7dd).
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of making false report of medical or other emergency; enact. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5431'12, HB 5432'12
Courts; circuit court; concurrent jurisdiction in certain courts; establish. Amends secs. 401, 406, 407, 408, 410, 601, 841 & 8304 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.401 et seq.); adds secs. 412 & 413 & repeals sec. 411 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.411).
Natural resources; fishing; export of live minnows, wigglers, or crayfish as bait; allow. Amends sec. 48729 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48729).
Taxation; tobacco; cap on cigar tax and certain notices; provide for. Amends secs. 7 & 11 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.427 & 205.431).
Natural resources; hunting; individual at sporting clays range; allow to transport or possess a firearm in a vehicle. Amends secs. 40111 & 81133 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111 & 324.81133).
Property; other; affidavits to correct errors or omissions relating to previously recorded documents; allow. Amends 1915 PA 123 (MCL 565.451a - 565.453) by adding sec. 1d.
Housing; housing development authority; escrow accounts in which authority funds are held; define. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422).
Criminal procedure; other; reimbursement of certain expenses resulting from false reports of medical and other emergencies; provide for. Amends sec. 1f, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1f). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5431'12
Agriculture; animals; livestock dealers act; modify. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11 of 1937 PA 284 (MCL 287.121 et seq.) & adds sec. 7a.
A resolution declaring October 23, 2012, as StoneCrest Center Mental Health Awareness Day in Michigan.
Natural resources; fishing; waiver of fishing and hunting license fees for disabled veterans; provide for. Amends sec. 43537 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43537).
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide funding to the United States Army Corps of Engineers for dredging recreational harbors in Michigan, particularly Portage Lake Harbor located in Onekama, MI.
Courts; circuit court; veterans treatment court; create. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding ch. 12. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5159'11
Health facilities; nursing homes; nursing home survey process; modify. Amends sec. 20155 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20155) & adds sec. 20155a.
Occupations; licensing fees; examination and license fees for mechanical contractors; revise. Amends sec. 10 of 1984 PA 192 (MCL 338.980).
Traffic control; other; eligibility for sobriety court; clarify, extend the license revocation period for certain convictions, and amend certain provisions concerning the possession or transport of open alcoholic liquor container in a vehicle. Amends secs. 303, 304, 319, 319b & 624a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 et seq.).
Businesses; nonprofit corporations; fees for filing certain reports; revise, and waive fees for certain veterans. Amends sec. 1060 of 1982 PA 162 (MCL 450.3060).
Occupations; licensing fees; licensing and regulation fund; establish, and revise fees for various professions. Amends secs. 2, 3, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 37, 38, 39, 43 & 62 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2202 et seq.) & adds sec. 5a.
Businesses; limited liability companies; annual statement of resident agent and registered office fee; revise. Amends sec. 1101 of 1993 PA 23 (MCL 450.5101).
Courts; circuit court; veterans treatment court; provide for the state drug treatment court advisory committee to monitor. Amends sec. 1082 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1082). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5162'11
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Occupations; licensing fees; registration fee for building officials and inspectors; revise. Amends sec. 13 of 1986 PA 54 (MCL 338.2313).
Trade; securities; filing fees for registration under uniform securities act; revise. Amends sec. 410 of 2008 PA 551 (MCL 451.2410).
A resolution to declare October 15-19, 2012, as Credit Union Week in the state of Michigan.
Occupations; licensing fees; licensing, examination, and reinstatement fee for plumbers and plumbing contractors; revise. Amends secs. 31 & 35 of 2002 PA 733 (MCL 338.3541 & 338.3545).
Law enforcement; fingerprinting; processing fees for fingerprinting and criminal record checks; extend sunset. Amends sec. 3 of 1935 PA 120 (MCL 28.273).
Agriculture; pesticides; pesticide applicator fee; extend sunset. Amends sec. 8317 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8317).
State financing and management; bonds; certain types of bonds; provide for. Amends secs. 103, 305 & 503 of 2001 PA 34 (MCL 141.2103 et seq.) & adds sec. 518.
Businesses; business corporations; annual report fee; revise. Amends sec. 1060 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.2060).
Criminal procedure; sentencing; sentencing of certain habitual offenders; modify. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12).
Occupations; licensing fees; license and examinations; fees for electricians and electrical contractors; revise. Amends sec. 3 of 1956 PA 217 (MCL 338.883).
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of fleeing and eluding a peace officer; revise crime class to increase minimum sentence ranges. Amends sec. 16x, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16x).
Courts; other; business court; create. Amends sec. 308 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.30) & heading for ch. 80; adds secs. 8031, 8033, 8035, 8037, 8039, 8041, 8043, 8045 & 8047 & repeals secs. 8001, 8003, 8005, 8007, 8009, 8011, 8013, 8015, 8017, 8019, 8021, 8023, 8025 & 8027 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8001 et seq.).
Housing; housing development authority; authority to make, purchase, or participate in certain loans; grant. Amends sec. 44 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1444).
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide funding to the United States Army Corps of Engineers for dredging recreational harbors in Michigan, particularly Portage Lake Harbor located in Onekama, MI.
Natural resources; fishing; prohibition on spearing fish in Houghton lake; repeal. Repeals sec. 48501 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48501).
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Library Card Sign-up Month in the state of Michigan.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Montcalm Community College relative to the Montcalm Community College Advanced Technology Center.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to change the eligibility requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits for individuals with a terminal illness.
A resolution recognizing October 8-12, 2012, as Turn Up the H.E.A.T. Week in the state of Michigan.
A resolution proclaiming October 20, 2012, as Willis Ward Day in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare October 6, 2012, as Men's Health Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
A concurrent resolution to waive the legislative notice requirement for increases in rates of compensation for certain employees in the state classified service.
Probate; trusts; uniform principal and income act; modify. Amends secs. 409 & 505 of 2004 PA 159 (MCL 555.809 & 555.905) & adds sec. 606.
A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages.
Probate; wills and estates; administration and distribution of estates of decedents who die after December 31, 2009 and before January 1, 2011; modify. Amends sec. 2723 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2723).
Civil procedure; garnishment; effective period for writ of wage garnishment; extend. Amends sec. 4012 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4012).
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Community College District of Monroe County relative to the Community College District of Monroe County Technology Center Project.
A resolution to proclaim October 13-20, 2012, as Cooperative Week in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to proclaim October 7, 2012, as Lions Day in the state of Michigan.
A resolution designating September 21, 2012, as POW/MIA Recognition Day in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare September 21, 2012, as Alzheimer's Action Day in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Alzheimer's Month in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to recognize and honor all of the athletes from around the country who will represent the United States at the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games.
A resolution to declare September 19, 2012, as No Texting While Driving - Pledge Day in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare September 21, 2012 as POW/MIA Recognition Day in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare September 19, 2012, as Don't Text and Drive Day in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund.
A resolution to declare September 11-17, 2012, as Patriot Week in the state of Michigan.
A resolution recognizing September 2012 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to declare September 10-14, 2012, as Home Education Week in the state of Michigan.
Retirement; public school employees; member contributions; increase contribution to member investment plan and require all Tier 1 members to contribute at least 5% of compensation. Amends title & secs. 5, 6, 8, 25, 28, 41, 41a, 42, 43a, 43e, 81b, 84, 91, 108, 124 & 131 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1305 et seq.); adds secs. 43g, 59, 81d, 84b, 91a, 92b, 93 & 131a & repeals sec. 43d of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1343d).
Use tax; collections; tax for use or consumption for a manufacturer that affixes a product to real estate; clarify. Amends sec. 3a of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.93a).
Transportation; funds; financial performance audits; require of the department of treasury. Amends secs. 9a, 10c, 12, 13 & 20a of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.659a et seq.).
A resolution recognizing September 9-15, 2012, as Home Education Week in the state of Michigan.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of State Police Bay City State Police Post.
Appropriations; supplemental; capital outlay supplemental to provide appropriations from the Michigan natural resources trust fund; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
State financing and management; funds; homeowner protection fund; establish to receive money from consent judgment with mortgage loan servicers. Creates new act.
Gaming; lottery; sale of advertising on club keno lottery games; allow, and earmark revenues. Amends title & secs. 11 & 18 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.11 & 432.18) & adds sec. 45.
A resolution to declare September 9, 2012, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
A resolution designating September 11-17, 2012, as Michigan Patriot Week.
Economic development; local development financing; number of smart zones; increase. Amends secs. 2, 3, 4, 11b, 12, 12a, 12c & 12c[1] of 1986 PA 281 (MCL 125.2152 et seq.).
A resolution to declare September 16-22, 2012, as Teen Cancer Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
A concurrent resolution approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of Technology, Management and Budget State Facility Preservation Projects-Phase I and III Group P State Surplus Facility Special Maintenance (the "Facility").
School aid; other; provisions regarding hardship advances and repayment of emergency loans; amend state school aid act to provide for. Amends sec. 15 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1615). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5566'12, HB 5567'12, HB 5569'12, HB 5570'12
A resolution proclaiming the week of September 10, 2012, as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in the state of Michigan.
A resolution to encourage and express support for the Michigan Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center in its pursuit of designation as a Federal Aviation Administration Center of Excellence.
Human services; other; support for certain voluntary home visiting programs for primarily new and expectant families; clarify. Creates new act.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Wayne County Community College District relative to the Wayne County Community College District Northwest Campus Replacement Construction Project.
Education; financing; permissible uses for school operating millages and repayment of hardship advances and emergency loans; amend revised school code regarding. Amends secs. 1211 & 1216 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1211 & 380.1216). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5566'12, HB 5568'12, HB 5569'12, HB 5570'12
State; escheats; uniform unclaimed property act; modify look-back period to 5 years. Amends secs. 30 & 32 of 1995 PA 29 (MCL 567.250 & 567.252).
Appropriations; supplemental; multidepartment supplemental; provide for fiscal year 2011-2012. Creates appropriation act.
State financing and management; funds; disposition of surplus funds from emergency municipal loan act; clarify. Amends sec. 1 of 1855 PA 105 (MCL 21.141). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5566'12, HB 5567'12, HB 5568'12, HB 5570'12
A resolution recognizing September 2012 as National Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.
Local government; other; authorized loan amounts under the emergency municipal loan act; revise, and make other general revisions. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 of 1980 PA 243 (MCL 141.931 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 6a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5567'12, HB 5568'12, HB 5569'12, HB 5570'12
A resolution to declare September 2012 as Life Insurance Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Watercraft; other; boat liveries; require additional information on application for permit, revise definition of navigable water livery boat, and sunset land acquisition cap upon legislative adoption of strategic plan. Amends secs. 503, 44501, 44516, 44518, 44520a, 44522 & 80124 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.503 et seq.).
State financing and management; bonds; municipal bond authority; allow to create an emergency loan board loan. Amends secs. 3, 7, 8 & 13 of 1985 PA 227 (MCL 141.1053 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5566'12, HB 5567'12, HB 5568'12, HB 5569'12
Natural resources; sand dunes; local ordinances more protective of dunes; preempt and require impact that is significant and unreasonable on a local-unit-wide basis to justify denial of permit or variance, limit right to request formal hearing to applicant and adjacent landowner, place burden of proof on department, and require issuance of permits for driveways and accessibility measures under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 35301, 35302, 35304, 35305, 35306, 35310, 35311, 35312, 35313, 35316, 35317, 35319, 35320, 35321, 35322 & 35323 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.35301 et seq.); adds secs. 35311a & 35311b & repeals sec. 35326 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.35326).
Occupations; dental hygienists; supervision of assistants during certain procedures; authorize. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16626.
Income tax; rate; rate reduction; begin on October 1, 2012. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).
Appropriations; school aid; fiscal year 2012-2013 omnibus appropriations for school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends (See bill).
Economic development; other; exemption of certain parcels from the eligible tax reverted property specific tax; provide for. Amends sec. 5 of 2003 PA 260 (MCL 211.1025); adds sec. 5a & repeals sec. 6 of 2003 PA 260 (MCL 211.1026).
Natural resources; other; dark sky preserve program; expand. Amends secs. 75101, 75102 & 75104 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.75101 et seq.).
Traffic control; traffic regulation; axle weight variance for trucks hauling farm products; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 627, 688, 722 & 724 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627 et seq.) & adds sec. 30c.
Vehicles; historic; use of historic vehicles during the month of August; designate as exhibition. Amends sec. 20a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.20a).
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations; enact. Amends sec. 11d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0823'11
Appropriations; zero budget; omnibus budget appropriations bill; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Income tax; exemptions; personal exemption; increase. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.713) by adding sec. 30a.
Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; expenditures by candidate committees to defend certain officials in criminal or civil actions; limit. Amends secs. 9 & 21a of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.209 & 169.221a).
Controlled substances; schedules; certain procedures for scheduling controlled substances; revise, and provide criteria for determining whether a substance constitutes an imitation controlled substance. Amends secs. 2251 & 7341 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2251 & 333.7341). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5714'12, SB 0789'11
Taxation; tobacco; tax administration, enforcement, and distribution; modify. Amends title & secs. 2, 5a, 6a, 7 & 12 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.422 et seq.).
Health facilities; emergency medical services; amount of liability coverage required for certain hospital aircraft transport vehicles; modify. Amends sec. 20934 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20934).
Trade; containers; biodegradable containers and certain containers made of aluminum and plastic or paper; exempt from bottle deposit. Amends 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.571 - 445.576) by adding sec. 1a.
Education; financing; investments in certain deposit accounts; authorize, and provide school operating tax exemption for property occupied by a public school academy. Amends secs. 622, 1211 & 1223 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.622 et seq.).
Administrative procedure; rules; promulgation of an emergency rule for scheduling certain controlled substances; allow. Amends sec. 48 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.248). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5338'12, SB 0789'11
Occupations; business licensing and regulation; purchases of plastic bulk merchandise containers; regulate dealers and transactions. Creates new act.
Vehicles; trucks; permissible weight of certain truck and trailer combinations used to transport boats from the manufacturer; increase. Amends sec. 719 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.719).
Property tax; tax tribunal; judgment interest rate; revise. Amends sec. 37 of 1973 PA 186 (MCL 205.737).
Communications; telecommunications; collection of 9-1-1 surcharge on prepaid wireless communication devices; modify. Amends secs. 102, 401a, 401b, 401c, 401d & 717 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1102 et seq.).
Vehicles; driver training; fingerprint and criminal history record information requirements under driver education provider and instructor act; revise, and reduce hours of behind-the-wheel training required under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 29, 35 & 59 of 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.649 et seq.).
Traffic control; traffic regulation; certain requirements for stopping for school bus; revise. Amends sec. 682 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.682).
Highways; name; portion of I-94; designate as the "Auxiliary Lieutenant Dan Kromer Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2080) by adding sec. 1070.
Insurance; other; receivers; limit powers related to secured instruments. Amends sec. 8115a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.8115a).
Health facilities; patient directives; peace of mind registry; create, and provide for registration of and access to peace of mind directives. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 10301.
Elections; absent voters; federal write-in absentee ballot; expand to include state and local candidates and ballot questions, and include certain reporting requirements for local clerks. Amends sec. 759a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759a).
Weapons; firearms; definition of pistol; modify, and provide for a grandfather clause under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 222 & 223 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.222 & 750.223) & adds sec. 228. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0761'11, SB 0762'11
State; buildings; flags of the United States and the state of Michigan flown at state buildings or sold by state agencies; require to be made in the United States. Amends title of 1911 PA 209 (MCL 2.21 - 2.27) & adds sec. 2a.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
State financing and management; funds; 21st century jobs trust fund; modify. Amends secs. 88d, 88f & 88q of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2088d et seq.).
Insurance; health; denial of coverage for telemedicine services; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3476.
Insurance; health care corporations; denial of coverage for telemedicine services; prohibit. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 - 550.1704) by adding sec. 401k.
Probate; guardians and conservators; duties of guardian ad litem; revise. Amends sec. 5305 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5305).
Construction; code; log walls; permit in residential buildings under certain conditions. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 13f.
Criminal procedure; other; development of investigative protocols and abuse and neglect interview protocols for vulnerable adults; require by certain agencies. Amends sec. 11b of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.11b).
A resolution to declare July 2012 as Professional Pest Management Month in the state of Michigan.
Children; foster care; criteria for eligibility in the mentored youth hunting program; clarify. Amends sec. 9 of 1935 PA 220 (MCL 400.209).
Natural resources; hunting; disabled individual hunting on a licensed game bird hunting preserve; allow to possess a firearm in certain motorized vehicles. Amends secs. 40111, 81101 & 81133 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111 et seq.).
Courts; district court; fee charged by district judges and magistrates to perform marriages; authorize state court administrative office to set fee and require fee to be paid to district court in the district where wedding is performed. Amends sec. 8316 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8316). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0698'11
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Family law; marriage and divorce; persons authorized to solemnize marriage; allow district judges, district court magistrates, and probate judges to perform marriages anywhere in the state. Amends sec. 7 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.7).
State financing and management; other; sale or exchange of surplus personal property; modify. Amends sec. 267 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1267).
Natural resources; shorelands; beach grooming; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 1301, 30301, 30305, 30306, 30312, 32501, 32503, 32512, 32512a & 32513 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301 et seq.); adds sec. 41412 & repeals sec. 32516 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32516).
Corrections; alternatives; sunset for boot camp program; eliminate. Amends sec. 34a of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234a).
Vehicles; registration; multiple reinstatements of license suspended for nonpayment of driver responsibility fee; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 732a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.732a).
Gaming; bingo and charitable gaming; raffle license; allow to be issued to a fraternal organization that is not affiliated with a national organization. Amends secs. 3, 4a & 12 of 1972 PA 382 (MCL 432.103 et seq.).
Agriculture; other; agricultural loan program for certain agricultural disasters; provide for. Creates & repeals new act.
Crimes; other; distribution, possession, or use of cellular telephone or other wireless communication device in a jail; prohibit, and provide for confiscation and disposal of those cellular telephones and wireless devices. Amends 1981 PA 7 (MCL 801.261 - 801.267) by adding sec. 2a.
Crimes; fraud; crime of obtaining signature by fraud and penalties for financial exploitation of vulnerable adults; increase under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 159g, 174a & 273 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.159g et seq.).
Criminal procedure; evidence; testimony of a vulnerable adult; allow to be presented by videotape or closed-circuit television under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 2163a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2163a).
A resolution to recognize and honor the ten Michigan residents who will join with athletes from around the country in representing the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for William Van Regenmorter, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Environmental protection; cleanups; compliance with response activity requirements providing for venting groundwater; modify. Amends sec. 20120e of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20120e).
A resolution to declare August 2012 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Crimes; crimes against minors; child abuse penalties; enhance, and provide penalties for crimes involving the commission of child abuse in the presence of another child. Amends sec. 136b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.136b) & adds sec. 136d.
Employment security; benefits; eligibility when receiving reduced wages under a shared-work plan; allow. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding secs. 28b, 28c, 28d, 28e, 28f, 28g, 28h, 28i, 28j, 28k, 28l & 28m.
Crimes; disorderly conduct; elements for crime of disrupting a religious service; revise, and provide for increased penalties. Amends sec. 169 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.169).
Elections; other; postelection audits and continuing election education programs; add to the Michigan election law and make other miscellaneous changes to the Michigan election law. Amends secs. 31, 33, 514, 679a, 811, 847 & 942 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.31 et seq.) & adds sec. 31a.
Taxation; administration; effect of filing a return; clarify. Amends sec. 27a of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.27a).
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of first degree and second degree child abuse; revise, and provide penalties for crimes involving the commission of child abuse in the presence of another child. Amends sec. 16g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5562'12
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Joseph F. Young, Jr., former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Crimes; other; possession or use of cellular telephone or wireless device by prisoner in correctional facility; prohibit, and provide for confiscation and disposal of those cellular telephones and wireless devices. Amends sec. 3a of 1909 PA 17 (MCL 800.283a).
Natural resources; fishing; crossbows for fishing; allow department of natural resources to issue order allowing the use of. Amends sec. 48703 of PA 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48703).
Transportation; carriers; applicability of motor carrier safety act of 1963 to certain commercial vehicles; revise to exclude commercial vehicles weighing under 26,001 pounds. Amends sec. 1a of 1963 PA 181 (MCL 480.11a).
Elections; other; absent voting counting board; revise procedure, and require minor political parties to provide notice of county caucus or state convention to nominate candidates. Amends secs. 569a, 671, 792a & 871 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.569a et seq.) & adds sec. 686b.
Townships; charter; establishment and maintenance of a free public library; revise population threshold. Amends sec. 13a of 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.13a).
Health; pharmaceuticals; duties of prescribers and agents; clarify, and modify certain pharmacy practices regarding the electronic transmission of prescriptions. Amends secs. 7405, 17702, 17703, 17708, 17751, 17754 & 17763 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7405 et seq.) & adds sec. 17744.
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain campaign finance crimes; create. Amends sec. 11e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11e).
Labor; fair employment practices; fair and open competition in government contracts act; clarify that the state is acting as a market participant in restricting certain contract requirements. Amends title & secs. 5, 7, 9 & 13 of 2011 PA 98 (MCL 408.875 et seq.) & adds secs. 2 & 8.