Senate Bill 855: Human trafficking reports
Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on March 11, 2014, to establish that a social worker, school employee, medical professional or member of another specified human services profession who has reasonable cause to suspect human trafficking and who in good faith reports it or cooperates in an investigation is immune from civil liability.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163844
Senate Bill 856: Establish state certification for federal police
Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on March 11, 2014, to establish a procedure for certifying federal law enforcement officers as Michigan police officers.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163845
Senate Bill 857: Heroin overdose treatment package
Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on March 11, 2014, to establish that a person who in good faith believes that another individual is suffering a heroin or opioid related overdose and who administers an “opioid antagonist” (such as Naloxone) is not liable in a civil lawsuit for damages.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163846
Senate Bill 858: Heroin overdose treatment package
Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on March 11, 2014, to grant immunity from criminal prosecution or administrative sanction to a medical professional or pharmacist who prescribes, dispenses, possesses, or administers an “opioid antagonist” (such as Naloxone) to someone the person believes in good faith to be suffering a heroin or opioid related overdose.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163847
Senate Bill 859: Heroin overdose treatment package
Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on March 11, 2014, to require the state-authorized “medical control authorities” responsible for establishing certain treatment protocols in a county or region to establish protocols that require ambulances to carry an “opioid antagonist” (such as Naloxone), and require emergency services personnel to be trained to administer them.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163848
Senate Bill 860: Heroin overdose treatment package
Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on March 11, 2014, to permit doctors to prescribe and pharmacists to dispense an “opioid antagonist” including naloxone hydrochloride to the friends or family of individuals who may suffer a heroin overdose.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163849
Senate Bill 861
Introduced by Sen. Randy Richardville (R) on March 11, 2014, Authorize higher “children’s trust fund” spending to authorize a higher rate of annual spending from a state “children’s trust fund” that distributes money intended to various local “councils” intended to prevent child abuse and neglect.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163850
Senate Bill 862: Allow alcohol at Michigan Stadium international soccer game
Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on March 11, 2014, to allow the sale of alcohol at the University of Michigan football stadium in Ann Arbor during a potential soccer game in August 2014 between the Manchester United and Real Madrid international soccer teams.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163851
Senate Bill 863: Expand drunk driving provisions to include illegal drugs
Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R) on March 11, 2014, to permit expert witness testimony concerning chemical testing and custody of evidence to be provided by video communication in preliminary examinations and criminal trials. Also, to authorize a judge or district court magistrate under specified circumstances to release a defendant whose preliminary chemical test reveals the presence of a controlled substance.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163852
Senate Bill 864: Expand drunk driving provisions to include illegal drugs
Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R) on March 11, 2014, to require the preliminary chemical test of a driver that reveals the presence of a controlled substance to be entered into the state Law Enforcement Information Network database, and be removed if subsequent tests show no drugs.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163853
Senate Bill 865: Expand drunk driving provisions to include illegal drugs
Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R) on March 11, 2014, to expand the law that requires a person arrested for drunk driving to take a chemical test so that it also applies to drug tests.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163854
Senate Bill 866: Increase penalty for crimes if victim is older
Introduced by Sen. Virgil Smith, Jr. (D) on March 12, 2014, to increase the penalties for various crimes against a person over 65 years of age, with steeper penalties in some cases if the victim is age 70 or older.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163855
Senate Bill 867: Increase penalty for crimes if victim is older
Introduced by Sen. Virgil Smith, Jr. (D) on March 12, 2014, to expand the law that requires a person arrested for drunk driving to take a chemical test so that it also applies to drug tests.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163856
Senate Bill 868: Increase handicap parking violation fines
Introduced by Sen. Jim Ananich (D) on March 12, 2014, to increase the minimum and maximum fines for illegally parking in a handicap parking place from $100 and $250 respectively, to $200 and $500 respectively. The bill would also authorize posting these amounts on the “handicap parking” signs.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163857
Senate Bill 869: Remove specific fishing season dates from statute
Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R) on March 12, 2014, to eliminate the statutory fishing season dates for largemouth and smallmouth bass, which presumably would leave setting the dates to the state Natural Resources Council.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163858
Senate Bill 870: Allow local drop-off recycling bin permit mandates
Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on March 12, 2014, to allow local governments to impose a permit mandate on closed recycling bins placed to collect used clothes, shoes, books, etc. (“textile recycling bins”), which would include bins placed by second hand shops and institutions. Permit-applicants would have to pay annual fees and meet specified registration and location requirements.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163859
Senate Bill 871: Allow local drop-off recycling bin permit mandates
Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R) on March 12, 2014, to revise the state statute authorizing local zoning laws to conform with the proposal in Senate Bill 870 to give local governments the authority to impose a permit mandate on closed recycling bins placed to collect used clothes, shoes and books (“textile recycling bins”).
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163860
Senate Bill 872: Reduce regulatory obstacles to developing stamp-sand property
Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R) on March 13, 2014, to establish that property where “stamp sands” have been deposited is not subject to state environmental law restrictions unless the sands contain hazardous substances that exceed the allowable levels for unrestricted residential use. “Stamp sands” are finely grained crushed rock resulting from copper ore processing and are not uncommon in the Keweenaw region.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163861
Senate Bill 873: Authorize “Pure Michigan Trail” designations
Introduced by Sen. John Moolenaar (R) on March 13, 2014, to authorize the designation of a trail as “Pure Michigan Trail” if it contributes to a statewide trail network that “promotes healthy lifestyles, economic development, recreation, and conservation.” The bill would also authorize designation of “Pure Michigan Towns” and “Pure Michigan Water Trails”.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163862
Senate Bill 874: Authorize “Pure Michigan Trail” designations
Introduced by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R) on March 13, 2014, to authorize the use of money in an existing “Michigan trailways fund” to develop the statewide multi-use trail network proposed by Senate Bill 873.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163863
Senate Bill 875: Authorize “Pure Michigan Trail” designations
Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R) on March 13, 2014, to revise the state environmental protection law to conform to the proposal in Senate Bill 873 to create a statewide multi-use trail network.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163864
Senate Bill 876: Authorize “Pure Michigan Trail” designations
Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R) on March 13, 2014, to revise the law authorizing the state to operate an “adopt a trail” program using the services of volunteers so as to conform to the proposal in Senate Bill 873 to create a statewide multi-use trail network.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163865
Senate Bill 877: Authorize “Pure Michigan Trail” designations
Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R) on March 13, 2014, to revise the law authorizing a state “snowmobile and trails advisory council” so as to conform to the proposal in Senate Bill 873 to create a statewide multi-use trail network and the designation of “Pure Michigan Water Trails”.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163866
House Bill 5399: Human trafficking reports
Introduced by Rep. Margaret O’Brien (R) on March 11, 2014, to establish that a social worker, school employee, medical professional or member of another specified human services profession who has reasonable cause to suspect human trafficking and who in good faith reports it or cooperates in an investigation is immune from civil liability.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163804
House Bill 5400: Revise certain low-hazard waste restrictions
Introduced by Rep. Wayne Schmidt (R) on March 11, 2014, to reduce restrictions on using certain low-hazard industrial wastes that have a beneficial use, including as fertilizer or other uses, and related to this, expand the statutory definition of “inert material” in the state environmental protection law to include a number of specified materials.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163805
House Bill 5401: Revise certain low-hazard waste restrictions
Introduced by Rep. Edward McBroom (R) on March 11, 2014, to exempt a person who stores or uses “inert materials” and “beneficial use by-products” as defined by House Bill 5400 from liability under state the environmental protection law.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163806
House Bill 5402: Revise certain low-hazard waste restrictions
Introduced by Rep. Phil Potvin (R) on March 11, 2014, to revise a law regulating the sale and use of “liming material” for soil treatment so that it conforms to the proposal in House Bill 5400 to reduce environmental law restrictions on using certain low-hazard industrial wastes and “inert materials” that have a beneficial use.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163807
House Bill 5403: Expand “Corridor Improvement” Authority spending to agriculture
Introduced by Rep. Henry Yanez (D) on March 11, 2014, to include promoting and marketing local agriculture markets and products among the things that a “Corridor Improvement” Authority can borrow money for, with the money repaid by the special assessments or “captured” property tax revenue increases the authority collects.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163808
House Bill 5404: Heroin overdose treatment package
Introduced by Rep. Hugh Crawford (R) on March 11, 2014, to require the state-authorized “medical control authorities” responsible for establishing certain treatment protocols in a county or region to establish protocols that require ambulances to carry an “opioid antagonist” (such as Naloxone), and require emergency services personnel to be trained to administer them.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163809
House Bill 5405: Heroin overdose treatment package
Introduced by Rep. Anthony Forlini (R) on March 11, 2014, to grant immunity from criminal prosecution or administrative sanction to a medical professional or pharmacist who prescribes, dispenses, possesses, or administers an “opioid antagonist” (such as Naloxone) to someone the person believes in good faith to be suffering a heroin or opioid related overdose.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163810
House Bill 5406: Heroin overdose treatment package
Introduced by Rep. Anthony Forlini (R) on March 11, 2014, to establish that a person who in good faith believes that another individual is suffering a heroin or opioid related overdose and who administers an “opioid antagonist” (such as Naloxone) is not liable in a civil lawsuit for damages.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163811
House Bill 5407: Heroin overdose treatment package
Introduced by Rep. Anthony Forlini (R) on March 11, 2014, to permit doctors to prescribe and pharmacists to dispense an “opioid antagonist” including naloxone hydrochloride to the friends or family of individuals who may suffer an overdose.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163812
House Bill 5408: Authorize pedal-powered beer bars
Introduced by Rep. Wayne Schmidt (R) on March 12, 2014, to establish in statute that a “commercial quadricycle,” which is a pedal-powered mobile beer bar, is not considered a “motor vehicle” even if it has auxiliary power, and instead would be subject to the less onerous regulations imposed on “low-speed vehicles,” or if operated on a sidewalk, the regulations imposed on “Segways.” Under this and House Bill 5409 passengers would be allowed to have open beer or wine containers, but the driver would be required to have a blood alcohol level of zero.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163818
House Bill 5409: Authorize pedal-powered beer bars
Introduced by Rep. Jeff Irwin (D) on March 12, 2014, to establish in statute that a “commercial quadricycle,” which is a pedal-powered mobile beer bar, is not considered a “motor vehicle” even if it has auxiliary power, and instead would be subject to the less onerous regulations imposed on “low-speed vehicles,” or if operated on a sidewalk, the regulations imposed on “Segways.” Under this and House Bill 5408 passengers would be allowed to have open beer or wine containers, but the driver would be required to have a blood alcohol level of zero. The bill would also mandate certain insurance coverage levels.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163819
House Bill 5410: Mandate more tattoo parlor notices
Introduced by Rep. Harvey Santana (D) on March 12, 2014, to mandate that tattoo parlors post a notice that certain tattoos may disqualify an individual from military service, law enforcement employment, or further promotion in a job.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163820
House Bill 5411: Mandate court order for CPS child interview without parent
Introduced by Rep. Joseph Graves (R) on March 12, 2014, to prohibit a state child protective services investigator from interviewing a child outside the presence of a parent or guardian unless the agency gets a court order permitting this.
http://www.michiganvotes.org/Legislation.aspx?ID=163821
Senate Bill 575: Prohibit licensure discipline board conflicts of interest
Passed 110 to 0 in the House on March 18, 2014, to prohibit a member of a health profession occupational licensure board’s disciplinary subcommittee from participating in disciplinary procedures if he or she has a conflict of interest. The bill would also revise procedures for the initiation of a state investigation.
See Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted “No” at http://www.michiganvotes.org/RollCall.aspx?ID=687788
Senate Bill 576: Prohibit licensure discipline board conflicts of interest
Passed 110 to 0 in the House on March 18, 2014, to require members of a government board, commission, or committee that has authority in regulatory actions concerning private individuals or entities, to disclose any personal or financial interest in a matter before the board, refrain from board discussions on the matter and not participate in any related votes.
See Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted “No” at http://www.michiganvotes.org/RollCall.aspx?ID=687789
Senate Bill 577: Revise licensure discipline board procedures
Passed 109 to 1 in the House on March 18, 2014, to require (rather than just “allow”) the state agency in charge of occupational licensure in the health care field to investigate allegations that grounds exist for disciplinary action against a health care professional. Also, to explicitly include any conduct with a patient that is sexual in any way in the grounds for investigation and disciplinary action, and increase potential administrative penalties (in addition to any criminal sanctions a prosecutor may seek).
See Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted “No” at http://www.michiganvotes.org/RollCall.aspx?ID=687790
Senate Bill 578: Revise licensure discipline board procedures
Passed 110 to 0 in the House on March 18, 2014, to establish specific procedures to be followed by a health profession occupational licensure board’s disciplinary subcommittee in making a final decision on disciplinary action against a health care professional, which then becomes subject to judicial review.
See Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted “No” at http://www.michiganvotes.org/RollCall.aspx?ID=687791
House Bill 5254: Establish enhanced hydrocarbon recovery CO2 pipeline regulations
Passed 25 to 13 in the Senate on March 18, 2014, to revise the state law imposing permit requirements on gas, oil and other pipelines, so it also applies to pipelines carrying carbon dioxide used to produce oil and gas in secondary or “enhanced recovery’ operations. Senate Bill 5255 and 5256 would apply property condemnation powers and the state preemption of local pipeline restrictions to these pipelines. See also House Bill 4885, which would cut the tax on oil and gas extracted using enhanced recovery.
See Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted “No” at http://www.michiganvotes.org/RollCall.aspx?ID=687736
House Bill 5255: Authorize eminent domain for oil well CO2 pipelines
Passed 25 to 13 in the Senate on March 18, 2014, to extend the state law authorizing eminent domain takings for gas, oil and other pipeline easements, so it also includes pipelines carrying carbon dioxide used to produce hydrocarbons in secondary or “enhanced recovery” operations. See also House Bill 4885, which would cut the tax on oil and gas extracted using enhanced recovery.
See Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted “No” at http://www.michiganvotes.org/RollCall.aspx?ID=687740
House Bill 5274: Preempt locals from restricting CO2 pipelines
Passed 25 to 13 in the Senate on March 18, 2014, to expand the law that gives the state Public Service Commission authority to regulate oil and gas pipelines so it also applies to pipelines carrying carbon dioxide used in hydrocarbon “enhanced recovery” operations. This law preempts local governments from restricting pipelines in their jurisdiction. This is related to House Bill 4885, which would cut the tax on oil and gas extracted using enhanced recovery.
See Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted “No” at http://www.michiganvotes.org/RollCall.aspx?ID=687732