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Regular Session of 2008 Subject Index of Bills and Joint Resolutions of House and Senate. Reference in this index to Bills and Joint Resolutions is given as follows: indicates Senate bills. indicates House bills. indicates Senate Joint Resolutions. indicates House Joint Resolutions. A ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE Rules Administrative rules Require assessment of impact on rules in private sector, S 1303 Notice of rules and policy changes contained in rules Provide for requirement state office of administrative hearings and rules post, S 1302 Psychological evaluation or psychological test Prohibit introduction of evidence regarding in administrative proceeding, H 6660 AERONAUTICS Airports Sterile area Revise reference to federal regulations defining, H 5363 Other Aviation fuel Exempt from motor fuel tax, H 5583 Exempt from taxation, H 5582 Revise fees and aircraft registration, H 6751 AGRICULTURE Agribusiness Loan guarantee program Establish for small and beginning farmers, S 1497 Animals Dead animal disposal Allow use of bodies in methane digesters, H 4905 Land management practices Establish for voluntary implementation within modified accredited zone, S 1665 Recreational shooting Prohibit release or sale, importation, or transfer for purpose of, H 6339 AGRICULTURE (Cont.) Fertilizer Agricultural fertilizer Require approval by Michigan commission of agriculture for ordinance regarding use of, H 5035 Agricultural use Define, H 5034 Phosphorus fertilizer Regulate display for sale of, H 6116 Restrict use, H 6115 Other Cattle producers Revise criteria regarding eligibility for indemnification of producers in modified accredited zone, S 1662 Nonprofit food facilities Modify granting authority for health inspection waivers, H 5992 Renewable fuel plants Create publication regarding procedures and requirements for establishment of, H 5745, S 1128 Select Michigan program Provide for creation, H 6367 Technology preference Clarify and eliminate loan function, S 1244 Pesticides Agricultural pesticides Require distributors be licensed and out-of-state pesticide dealers maintain registered office, S 682 Products Farm-to-school grant program Create, H 6594 Farm-to-school procurement program Create, H 6368 Weights and measures Coupled vehicle Modify total weight compliance standards, H 6604 Liquefied petroleum gas Allow flat sale rate by designated methods, H 6608

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 APPROPRIATIONS (Cont.) General government General government Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5816, S 1139 Higher education Higher education Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5819, S 1154 History, arts, and libraries Department of history, arts, and libraries Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5804, S 1143 Human services Department of human services Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5814, S 1145 Judiciary Judiciary Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5810, S 1152 Labor and economic growth Department of labor and economic growth Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5809, S 1146 Military affairs Department of military and veterans affairs Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5812, S 1155 Natural resources Department of natural resources Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5805, S 1150 Other 72-hour budget review act Create, H 5929 School aid Budget presentation Establish requirement for by certain date each fiscal year, HJR CCC School aid appropriations Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5820, S 1149 State school aid act Provide for amendments, H 6726 State police Department of state police Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5811, S 1156 Supplemental Middle school mathematics pilot programs Provide supplemental funding for fiscal year 2007-2008, H 5942, S 1255 Multidepartment supplemental Provide for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, H 5342, H 5343, H 5344, H 5345, S 511 Natural resources trust fund Provide for appropriations, H 5968 School aid appropriations Provide for adjustments to 2007-2008, H 5531 Supplemental appropriations Provide for fiscal year 2007-2008, H 6312, H 6313 Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 6310, H 6311 Provide for increase in 2008, H 5602 Transportation Department of transportation Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5808, S 1140 Zero budget Capital outlay Provide for fiscal year 2007-2008, H 5221 Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5704, S 1092

ANIMALS Dogs Animal control ordinances Allow counties to enact, H 6536 Dog license fees Provide for waiver for disabled veterans, H 6370 License application process Modify proof of vaccination, H 5668 Exotic Exotic animals Provide penalties for abandoning or releasing, H 5961 Game Pheasant raising facility Provide conditions for license denial or revocation, S 1615 Other Dangerous animal Modify penalties, S 1258 Disease eradication Eliminate cap on indemnification for, H 6498 Dogs and cats sale Create protections for purchasers, H 5738 Regulate, H 6395 Facilities accredited by zoological association of America Exempt from large carnivore act, H 6572 Exempt from wolf-dog cross act, H 6573 Gray wolf Permit provision to allow for removal, capture, or lethal control of when attacking dog, H 5687, H 6021, S 1077 Permit removal, capture, or lethal control of when attacking or preying upon livestock, H 5686, S 1084 Swine running at large Allow killing of, H 6338 APPROPRIATIONS Agriculture Department of agriculture Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5807, S 1144 Capital outlay Capital outlay Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5803, S 1148 Community colleges Community and junior colleges Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5817, S 1142 Community health Department of community health Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5815, S 1141 Corrections Department of corrections Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5813, S 1153 Education Department of education Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5818, S 1147 Environmental quality Department of environmental quality Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5806, S 1151

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX APPROPRIATIONS (Cont.) Zero budget (Cont.) Community colleges Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5716, S 1093 Department of agriculture Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5715, S 1091 Department of community health Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5714, S 1094 Department of corrections Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5717 Department of education Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5707, S 1096 Department of environmental quality Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5709 Department of history, arts, and libraries Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5701, S 1100 Department of human services Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5713, S 1101 Department of labor and economic growth Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5711, S 1103 Department of military affairs Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5719, S 1105 Department of natural resources Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5712, S 1106 Department of state police Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5718, S 1109 Department of transportation Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5710, S 1110 General government Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5721, S 1098 Higher education Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5702, H 5703, S 1099 Judiciary Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5705, S 1102 Michigan strategic fund Provide for fiscal year 2007-2008, S 239 Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5720, S 1104 Multisection school aid Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5706 School aid Provide for zero-based 2008 supplemental budget, H 6129 Single-section school aid Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5708, S 1108 Supplemental appropriations Provide for fiscal year 2008-2009, H 5674 Provide for fiscal years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009, S 1111 B BUSINESS TAX Other Affordable housing projects Provide for deductions from taxpayers tax bases for, H 5893, S 1284 Agribusiness tax credit Provide for expenses, H 6577 Alternative fuel pumps Provide tax credit for installation of, H 5878, S 1196

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BUSINESS TAX (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Amnesty Provide for first years estimated tax payments under new Michigan business tax act, H 6480 Anchor companies Revise credit for based on qualified new jobs created by suppliers and customers, S 1422 Anchor zone of businesses Provide credit for taxpayers for creating, H 5858 Revise, H 6238 Apprenticeship credit Provide for, H 6282 Bottle deposits Exclude from gross receipts, H 6260 Brownfield credit Provide for revisions, H 5511, S 982 Revise limitations for large projects, H 6748, S 1567 Building expenditures Exclude from gross receipts reimbursement for, H 6435 Business activity and business income Clarify definition for partnerships and exclude income not related to trade or business, S 1054 Capital expenditures Increase credit for, S 1264 Capital investment credit and pedestrian safety credit Increase and modify effective date, H 5979 Captive insurance companies Exclude taxation of, S 1062 Carbon dioxide sequestration and capture Provide credit for costs incurred during, H 5604 Charitable contributions Clarify be made in this state for credit, H 6622 Commercial domicile Exclude Puerto Rico from definition, H 5734 Exclude Puerto Rico from definition for financial institutions, S 1051 Commercial property Modify tax credit eligibility, H 5666 Dental amalgam separators Provide credit for dentists who install, H 6308, S 1309 Deposits required by law Exclude from definition of gross receipts, S 1315 Dispositions of property Exclude income from business income tax base, H 6289 Educational expenses for employees Provide credit for employers that cover qualified, H 6576 Electricity consumption Provide for amount of credit for 2012 through 2015 tax years for companies based on, H 5973, S 1266 Provide for amount of credit for 2016 through 2021 tax years for companies based on, H 5974, S 1267 Provide for amount of credit for 2022 tax year for companies based on, H 5975, S 1268 Provide for amount of credit for 2023 tax year for companies based on, H 5976, S 1269

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 BUSINESS TAX (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Historic preservation tax credit Provide for preferences and penalties, H 5787 Provide for revisions, H 6262, S 973 Historic rehabilitation credit Revise, H 6495 Independent contractor payments Provide for exclusion of payments by realtors from gross receipts, H 5924 Individual or family development accounts Allow credit for contributions to, H 5723, S 1020 Induced pluripotent stem cells Provide for additional credit for research, H 6357 Insurance companies Revise compensation credit for, H 5327 Inventory Expand definition to include real and personal property, H 6432 Expand definition to include securities and commodities held by securities trader, H 6436 Investment and trading activities Exclude receipts from sales apportionment factor, S 1055 Investment tax credit Provide for carryforward, H 6433 MEGA and anchor company credits Make nonrefundable, S 1519 Michigan business tax act Repeal, H 6512 Michigan economic growth authority Create new credit for anchor companies, S 1115 Provide for revisions to credit, S 1190 New markets small business incentive credits Create, H 6431, S 1625 Newspapers Provide exemption from annual surcharge imposed on businesses and allow newspapers same exclusion from gross receipts as advertising agencies, H 5797 Payment of estimated taxes Provide for relief during transition period for penalties associated with, S 1058 Photovoltaic energy Provide tax credit for construction and operation of new facility for development and manufacturing of, H 5898 Provide tax credit for research, development, and manufacturing of, S 1213 Revise date of tax credit eligibility for research, development, and manufacturing of, H 6730 Plug-in traction battery packs Provide tax credit for, H 6597, H 6611 Production companies Provide credit for production expenditures, H 5841, S 1168 Provide credit for qualified job training expenditures, H 5849, S 1176 Public exhibitions Provide tax credit for, H 6524

BUSINESS TAX (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Eligibility for credits Eliminate exclusion of insurance companies and financial institutions, H 6153 Energy consumption Clarify credit for companies based on, H 6687, H 6723, H 6724, H 6725 Provide credit for companies based on, H 5972, S 1265 Energy residential property Provide tax incentive for expenditures in construction of, H 6178 Entertainment complexes Revise for eligible taxpayer for credit, H 5463, S 1118 Entrepreneurial credit Modify, S 1204 Equity capital Provide for definition for financial institutions, H 6292 Federal procurement contracts Provide tax credit for being awarded, S 1188 Film and digital media Provide credit for qualified infrastructure projects, H 5846, S 1173 Film production credit Provide for cap on qualified, H 6563, S 1535 Provide requirement for film office to disclose information regarding taxpayers that apply for, qualify for, and receive, S 1583 Film rental and royalty Revise effective date of payments made by theater owner included as purchases from other firms, H 5863, S 1192 First tax year Clarify calculation of tax for, H 5940 Foreign operating entity Exclude Puerto Rico from definition, H 5735, S 1052 Foreign person Provide exemption from tax, S 1009 Funeral arrangements prepaid contracts Exclude from gross receipts, H 6259 Gasoline fuel efficiency Provide credit in automotive application for research and development of devices that improve, H 6417 Goodwill deduction Extend deadline for financial institutions, H 5118 Gross receipts Exclude amounts charged by pharmacy benefit manager, H 6691 Exclude from definition amounts received and remitted to state under tobacco products tax act, H 6010 Exclude sales tax from definition, H 5937, S 1012 Provide for amendments to definition, H 6596, S 1038 Provide for carryforward of negative modified, H 6434 Gross receipts tax base Exclude foreign dividends and royalties, H 5737

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX BUSINESS TAX (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Purchases from other firms Clarify materials and supplies under, H 6031 Include leasing and renting of assets in definition, H 6154 Include payments to subcontractors, H 6703 Include payments to subcontractors and direct material costs, S 1217 Revise definition to include services, S 1011 Purchases from other firms, small business credit, and entrepreneurial credit Revise, S 1198 Purchases of services from other firms Exclude from definition, S 1207 Real estate entity Provide credit for tax liability attributable to qualified, H 6528 Recaptured credits Allow using historic credit carryforwards to offset, H 5939 Renaissance zone credit Modify, S 1523 Modify calculation for businesses located within zone, H 6204, S 1377 Renewable energy Exclude from gross receipts proceeds from sale of, H 6211 Royalty and interest payments Provide for exclusion of payments to foreign person from business income tax base, H 6574 Sales and use tax collections Exclude from gross receipts, H 6291 Small business credit income disqualifiers Increase and adjust for inflation, H 6473 Small business credit limitation phaseout Revise, H 5835 Start-up credit Eliminate research and development requirement for eligibility of qualified, H 6474 State Exclude Puerto Rico from definition, H 5736, S 1056 Stimulus accelerated depreciation allowance Provide for exclusion from federal taxable income, S 1440 Surcharge Allow for reduction of rate, S 1230 Phase out over 3-year period, S 1242 Provide for repeal for taxpayers and revise credits as result of surcharge, H 5627 Repeal, H 6240 Symphonic and operatic arts Provide for charitable contributions to cultural institutions that support, H 6373 Tax credits Require treasury to provide listing of credits available under Michigan business tax act and report on operation and effectiveness of each credit, S 1540 Tax rate Clarify definition under next energy credit, H 5938

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BUSINESS TAX (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Tax year Clarify definition, H 5941 Underpayment of estimated taxes Provide for relief during transition period for penalties and interest associated with, H 6575 Unitary business group Exclude certain individuals from definition, S 1014 Allow to include certain person in combined filing of, S 1053 Use tax on services Provide credit for costs incurred to comply with implementation of, S 967 Wind turbine generation Provide production tax credit for, H 5616 BUSINESSES Associations Summer resort associations Repeal provisions relating to marshal powers of incorporated, H 6047 Business corporations Professional service and services in learned profession Include definitions and revise conversion procedures, H 5356 Charitable organizations 12-month period solicitation Increase amount of money organization may solicit without obtaining license, S 1518 Financial statements Require with solicitation license applications, H 6633 Franchises Gasoline distribution franchise agreements Prohibit provisions concerning discounts based on method of payment and require display of prices on premises, H 6345 Retail gasoline distributors Allow service stations to buy fuels from other distributors and refiners when fuel providers do not offer alternative fuels, H 5753, S 1131 Limited liability companies Low-profit limited liability company Authorize formation, S 1445 Revise naming requirements, S 1446 Physicians or physicians assistant groups Allow formation of limited liability companies by, S 1531 Nonprofit corporations Electronic communications Allow use, S 123 Masonic associations Exempt personal property used for Masonic purposes from property taxes, H 6302 Exempt real property used for Masonic purposes from property taxes, H 6303 Nonprofit corporation act Allow electronic communication, define and impose requirements on charitable purpose corporations, and make other changes, H 5681

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Crematory company Allow formation of entity desiring to start under business corporation act, H 6041 Criminal acts Define, H 6037 Endowment care funds Revise requirements for, H 6034, H 6035 Rural cemetery Allow formation of entity desiring to start under business corporation act, H 6039 Vault association Allow formation of entity desiring to start under business corporation act, H 6042 CHILDREN Abuse or neglect Central registry Provide for conviction requirement for placement on, H 6567 Neglect Clarify definition and implement remedies, H 6649 Parental rights Expand conditions involving termination, H 6264 Adoption Adoption records Allow access unless denial on record, H 6287 Adoption support subsidy Modify to bring into compliance with federal IV-E standards, H 6131 Posthumous adoptions Provide for retroactivity and medical assistance payments, H 5828 Child care Authorization or care hours Require biweekly reporting on, H 6215 Case reviews Clarify criteria used for child day care program, H 6635, S 1649 Child care licensing Require applicants to comply with same standards as their employees, S 1547 Revoke for licensing, neglect, or child endangerment violations, S 1365 Child day care subsidy requests Require 6-month redetermination, H 6214 Criminal history checks Require for day care aides and relative care providers upon enrollment, H 6221 Direct assistance and counseling Provide for access in choosing child care and other education resources, H 6220 Health and safety checklist Require parent and provider completion upon initial application, H 6216 Limitation of 4 children Provide requirement for children under care of day care aides or relative care providers, H 6217

BUSINESSES (Cont.) Nonprofit corporations (Cont.) Street railway company Expand definition to include, H 6543, S 1591 Other Natural gas pipeline property Increase credit for eligible, H 6182 Restroom access rights Establish for individuals with medical conditions, H 5046 Professional corporations Physicians and physicians assistant groups Allow formation by, S 1530 C CAMPAIGN FINANCE Campaign practices Constitutional convention delegates Require compliance with campaign finance requirements, H 6468 Committees Ballot question committee Modify reporting requirements for, S 1488 Contributions and expenditures Corporate contributions Prohibit acceptance of, S 1325 Other Declaratory ruling requirements Modify provision relating to, S 1299 Public funding Public financing of elections Create, H 6656 Supreme court campaigns Provide public funding for, H 5799 Statements and reports Financial disclosure law Create for state office holders and candidates for state office, S 1326 CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS Funeral practices Veteran status Require procedures for funeral homes to screen for when cremation order signed, H 5906, H 6200 Other Burial grounds theft Provide penalties for, H 6458 Business corporation act Revise regarding cemetery, burial, and cremation associations, H 6038 Cemeteries Allow formation of entity desiring to start under business corporation act, H 6040 Cemetery receivers Expand appointment to include conservators, H 6036 Cemetery regulation Modify act and provide for additional enforcement, H 6033 Revise oversight authority, S 674

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX CHILDREN (Cont.) Child care (Cont.) Orientation training Provide requirements for day care aides and relative care providers and pilot program, H 6219 Personal restraint and seclusion Clarify, H 6491 Rule violations and investigations complaints Establish requirement for licensees and registrants to notify parents of, S 97 Time and attendance records Require monitoring, H 6218 Foster care Alternate permanency plan Allow be made concurrently with reasonable efforts to reunify child and family, S 671 Permanency plan and permanent placement of child Clarify, S 669 Require review of plan, S 672 Youth in foster care Create foster care independence act that provides services for, H 4481 Guardians Relative guardianship assistance act Establish, S 170 Protection Central registry case Modify provision for written request of documentation stating individual not named in, H 5910 Child abuse or neglect Clarify procedure regarding follow-up to report that involves licensed or registered facility or home, S 273 Expand requirement to report to include employees of organizations that receive federal funding, H 5984 Electronic recording of interviews Require for children in child protective services investigations, H 6566 Friend of the court and department of human services Require coordination between, S 1418 Parental rights Revise notice regarding termination, S 670 Torture Modify definition, S 1420 Video recorded statements Allow be used in child protective services hearings, increase fines, and require to retain for period of time, H 6568 CITIES Home rule Annexation petition Revise procedures to approve, H 5825, S 1080 Blight violations Expand administrative hearings bureau authority to adjudicate to include right-of-way signage violations and dangerous building violations and provide amendments, H 4868

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CITIES (Cont.) Home rule (Cont.) Charter Provide for 3-year time frame to adopt, S 1346, S 1347 Civil fines Revise fines issued by administrative hearings bureau in city with population more than 750,000, H 5620 Demolition list Prohibit listing residential properties on when taxes paid, H 6186 Detachment to charter township Exempt, H 5859 Summer tax levy Conform due date to uniform date, H 5619 CIVIL PROCEDURE Civil actions Coercive abortion prevention act violation Provide for civil action for, H 4652 Criminal acts Allow county to recover for damages caused by county elected official, H 6229 Allow municipality to recover for damages caused by municipal elected official, H 5923 Allow state to recover for damages caused by state elected official, H 6230 Small claims suits Revise limitation on recovery amount allowed, H 4422, H 6157, S 786 Costs and fees Consolidated fees Provide for fees from divorce, paternity, and family support acts, S 427 Evictions Eviction after foreclosure Require 90-day notice to tenants, S 1644 Notice to quit Require 7-day notice for tenants who injure or threaten to injure other tenants or employees, S 1068 Property managers Allow to represent landlords in eviction proceedings, H 6321 Termination of lease Modify provision regarding termination for controlled substance offenses, S 1372 Evidence Affidavit Eliminate provisions in revised judicature act regarding person residing in another state or country, H 5060 Information obtained by union agent Create privilege for agent in course of representing union member, H 5796 Testimony of vulnerable adult Allow be presented by videotape or closed-circuit television, S 1292

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 CIVIL PROCEDURE (Cont.) Statute of limitations (Cont.) Criminal sexual conduct against minor Extend tolling of statute of limitations civil action for damages resulting from, H 5608 CIVIL RIGHTS Employment discrimination Equal compensation for comparable work Require, H 4625 Open meetings Catastrophic claims association Make subject to open meetings act, S 1033 Employment relations commission Create exemption for, H 4973 Special or irregular meeting notices Expand entities required to post to include posting on website, H 5907 Other Asian Pacific American affairs commission Create, H 6172, S 1371 Public service Revise definition to include penal facilities, H 6666 Right of publicity Create, S 983 Sex discrimination and harassment Bias-motivated crimes Enact sentencing guidelines, H 6340, S 1454 COMMUNICATIONS Broadcasting Personal service contracts Modify for broadcasters, H 6695 Cable Access Require for subscriber to public, education, and government channels or lowest tier of service and without need for additional equipment, H 5667, H 5693, S 1235 Cellular telephone Cellular telephone contract Allow individuals called into active duty to cancel without penalties, H 5338 Purchase, photo identification, and retention of purchase information Require, H 5591 Internet Personal information Prohibit obtaining by false pretenses, S 945 Other Video service provider Clarify, H 5048 Telecommunications Emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act Extend sunset, H 5892 Modify funding, H 6070 Provide for amendments, S 1543 Repeal, H 6065 METRO funds Revise eligibility date to opt into, H 5684, S 108

CIVIL PROCEDURE (Cont.) Foreclosure Foreclosed property Provide lease continues after property foreclosed and provide notice of foreclosure to tenants, S 1645 Home foreclosure prevention act Create, H 6615, S 1667 Mortgage foreclosures Establish 90-day mediation program and 1-year moratorium, H 6236 Provide for 2-year moratorium, S 1306 Require foreclosure judicially and by advertisement comply with home foreclosure prevention act, H 6614, S 1666 Notice Provide to renters of homes foreclosed, H 6735 Require foreclosure of mortgage by advertisement include street address, S 1646 Residential mortgage and land contract foreclosures Provide for 1-year moratorium, H 5857 Garnishment and attachment Against mortgagor Prohibit for money owed under mortgage, H 6634 Garnishment Enact miscellaneous protections from, H 6534 Higher education savings plans Exempt from enforcement of court judgments or bankruptcy, S 1200 Other Uniform foreign-country money judgments recognition act Create, H 4650 Vehicle impound or forfeiture fee Provide for release of vehicle and waiver of fee, H 6557 Vehicle seized Provide for release under Michigan penal code if person arrested released without charges, acquitted, or charges dismissed, H 6561 Provide for release under Michigan vehicle code if person arrested released without charges, acquitted, or charges dismissed, H 6560 Provide for release under motor fuel tax act if person arrested released without charges, acquitted, or charges dismissed, H 6559 Provide for release under public health code if person arrested released without charges, acquitted, or charges dismissed, H 6556 Provide for release under tobacco products tax act if person arrested released without charges, acquitted, or charges dismissed, H 6558 Remedies Homestead Increase amount exempt from execution and bankruptcy for persons 65 and older, H 5682 Wrongful imprisonment Provide for compensation, H 4250, S 1456 Statute of limitations Architects, engineers, and construction contractors Revise statute of limitations and statute of repose for actions against, S 865

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX COMMUNICATIONS (Cont.) Telecommunications (Cont.) Michigan telecommunications act Eliminate sunset, H 5665, S 1088 Service charge Clarify ability of CMRS supplier or reseller to collect, S 815 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Appropriations School aid budget Establish requirement for presentation by certain date each fiscal year, HJR CCC Criminal procedure Bail Prohibit granting if individual charged with felony entered or remained in United States illegally, HJR OO Elections Attorney general and secretary of state Revise nomination, HJR XX Incumbent judges Eliminate ballot designation, HJR KK Initiative and referendum Include requirement for geographic distribution of signatures in filing petition, SJR K School districts Reduce voting age to 16, SJR N Supreme court justices Clarify circumstances requiring disqualification, HJR RR Revise procedure for nomination of incumbent, HJR YY Environmental protection Recycling Provide for 1-cent fee, HJR PP Family law Parental rights Declare rights of parents and legal guardians to direct upbringing of children as fundamental constitutional right, HJR NN Financing and management Budget Modify constitutional amendment to limit and make deposits, SJR E Spending Implement constitutional amendment to limit, HJR TT Gaming Casino gaming Amend Constitution to allow at horse racetracks and earmark tax revenue to additional homestead property tax credit, HJR MMM Higher education Universities Limit increases of in-state tuition rates based on CPI in state Constitution, HJR LLL Income tax Graduated state income tax Provide for, HJR AAA

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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS (Cont.) Labor Pay increases Provide for limitation on state from authorizing for classes of state employees, HJR KKK Legislature Legislative agencies impact analysis Require on bill proposals, SJR Q Legislator reforms Provide for term limits, 1-year moratorium on lobbying for state officials, and reduced compensation for state legislators with unexcused absences, SJR O Salary and health care Revise and repeal term limits for legislators, HJR EEE Sessions Provide for unicameral legislature, independent redistricting commission, legislative salary and benefit revisions, and other legislative changes, HJR SS Shared power organizational agreement Create in House of Representatives, HJR QQ Term limits Repeal, HJR FFF Public employees and officers Chief administrative officer Create, HJR BBB Property tax Property assessment Amend Constitution to provide for limitation on taxable value based on change in SEV, HJR III Limit increase on taxable value upon transfer, HJR MM Limit increase on taxable value when market value increases by less than 5% or rate of inflation, HJR LL, SJR P Revise calculation of taxable value, HJR DDD Retirement Public employee pension Allow forfeiture for offenses, HJR VV Sales tax Arts and cultural programming Create special districts allowed to levy additional tax and earmark to, HJR UU Road construction, maintenance, and repair Amend Constitution to dedicate percentage of tax proceeds revenue to, HJR NNN Transportation fund Allow local option for tax increase and earmark revenue into, HJR HHH State Health care Establish for all Michigan residents, HJR WW International terrorism Prohibit in state Constitution investing by institutions of higher education, political subdivisions, and other public bodies with companies doing business with countries that support, SJR J Lieutenant Governor Provide for provision regarding filling vacancy in office, HJR OOO

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 CONSUMER CREDIT Other Tax refund anticipation loan Require disclosures and prohibit certain practices, H 5903 Require providers licensure under regulatory loan act, H 4645 Predatory lending Consumer mortgage protection act General revision and applicability of act, H 5302 Prescribe civil sanctions and penalties, H 5301 Prohibit certain lending practices, H 5295 Regulate rate spread and high-cost home loans and revise default provisions, H 5296 Revise authority of OFIS commissioner, H 5300 Revise claims and defenses in civil actions, H 5299 Revise provisions concerning notices and disclosures, H 5297 Revise references to home loans in local preemption provisions, H 5303 Revise title and general definitions, H 5294 Flipping home loan Prohibit practice, S 1067 CONSUMER PROTECTION Identity theft Identity theft Prohibit by criminal defendants and persons under criminal investigation, H 6101 Identity theft commission Establish, H 6104 Identity theft police report Require development of model by state police, H 6100 Identity theft protection act Expand remedies, H 6099 Personal identifying information Establish maximum retention period, H 6105 Require disclosures to consumers information included in business and public records, H 6103 Require disclosures to consumers when data in databases transferred, H 6102 Require encryption of computerized data and provide remedy to depository institutions for security breaches, S 1022 Leases Motor vehicle leases Allow termination by active duty military personnel, H 5174 Marketing and advertising Caller ID function Clarify prohibition against telephone solicitors blocking or interfering with, S 1245 Unfair trade practices Cellular telephone contract Allow active duty military personnel to cancel without penalties, S 1201 Allow termination by active military personnel, H 5932

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS (Cont.) State (Cont.) Natural resources trust fund Increase allowable annual expenditures and authorize bonds, HJR ZZ, SJR M State agencies (existing) Rules Require JCAR approval for implementation within state departments, HJR JJJ Use tax Services tax Require 2/3 vote of Legislature to expand base, SJR L CONSTRUCTION Contracts Building contract fund Modify to include definition of construction managers, H 6176 Public agencies Modify construction contracts to include definition of construction managers, H 6175 Public buildings or works Modify contractors bond to include definition of construction managers, H 6173 Real property improvement Modify contracts to include definition of construction manager, H 6174 Electrical Minor repair work Modify definition, H 6454 Waiver of code requirements Provide for members of religious sects, H 6363 Equipment Playground equipment safety act Expand to include flagpoles, S 1437 Fire safety Carbon monoxide detectors Require in hotel rooms, H 4730 Housing Residential owner-builders Clarify requirements to comply with prior to sale of structure, S 577 Other Fire suppression systems Require in pet shops, H 6275 Permits Building permits issued by enforcing agencies Require disclaimer regarding wetlands, H 6727 LEED certified projects Establish expedited building permit process, H 6757 Safety Carbon monoxide alarms Provide for requirement be installed in new residential structures, H 5341 Provide for requirement be installed in public lodging establishments, H 6155 Child safety requirements Provide for facilities that provide child care, H 6285

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX CONSUMER PROTECTION (Cont.) Unfair trade practices (Cont.) Gasoline price Prohibit in consumer protection act charging price that does not bear reasonable relationship to cost, H 6161 Numismatic coins and medallions Prohibit advertising of, H 5626 Rental car transactions Require disclosures and adjustments of fees, S 1003 Violations Revise authority for attorney general to investigate and clarify prohibition against charging grossly excessive prices, H 6250, S 1504 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Narcotic drugs Salvia divinorum Prohibit purchase, sale, possession, or use and include in list of schedule 1 narcotics, H 5700 Schedules Human growth hormone Provide for regulation, S 1237 CORRECTIONS Alternatives Special alternative incarceration Clarify eligibility for placement in unit, H 6476 Revise eligibility requirements for programs for prisoners, H 4184 Employees Persons convicted of felony Repeal ban on hiring by department of corrections, H 6641 Jails Emergency overcrowding release Modify procedures as to unsentenced prisoners, H 5987, S 1280 Inmate medical care Clarify expense, S 1262 Jail reimbursement program Modify distribution of funds, H 6063 Other Competitive bidding process Require for goods and services used by department of corrections, S 1561 Correctional industries Provide for authority to engage in disassembly work, H 6598 Medical services to prisoners Require agreements to have Michigan medical schools provide, S 1562 Offender tracking system Require report to Legislature of status, S 1564 Prescription drugs or pharmaceutical products Require purchases by department of corrections be purchased from in-state suppliers, S 1560 Parole Determinate sentences Exempt from parole system prisoners serving, H 6676

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CORRECTIONS (Cont.) Parole (Cont.) GPS monitoring device Provide requirement for individuals convicted of aggravated stalking, H 4330 Juvenile offenders Allow parole for juveniles sentenced to imprisonment for life, H 4405 Parole Establish mandatory conditions for individual released, S 1565 Revise eligibility for prisoners, H 5829, S 1600 Parole board Create to oversee commutation, clemency, and flop reviews, H 6690 Parole guidelines Provide for improvements and enforcements, H 4548 Violent felony Expand list of included offenses in definition in parole statute, H 6704 Include additional felonies in definition in corrections code of 1953, S 1471 Prisoners College-level courses Allow taught in prisons at prisoners expense, S 1603 Debit card Provide for issuance to access prisoners institutional account upon release, H 4526 Deportation Allow release of prisoners for purpose of, H 6642 Good behavior credits Provide for prisoners serving determinate sentences, H 6677 Prisoner reentry programs Require, including issuance of identification card and copies of other identifying documents, and require prisoners to obtain records, H 4527 COUNTIES Boards and commissions County board of commissioners Provide for powers and duties of appointed county road commissioners be exercised by, H 4291, S 269 Provide for transfer of functions of appointed county road commission to, H 4290, S 270 Employees and officers Elder death review team Allow county medical examiner to establish, H 5581 Elected county executive Clarify procedure for filling vacancy in office, H 4068 Financing County roads Allow levy of special assessments to pave, H 5840 Unitwide special assessment Require voter approval, H 5645 Ordinances Billboard zoning ordinances Allow counties to establish, S 351

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 CRIME VICTIMS (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Sexual assault victims forensic medical intervention and treatment act Create and provide funding for, H 5054 Restitution Human trafficking Provide for additional restitution for victims, H 4918 Replacement value recovery Allow if fair market value impossible or impractical to ascertain, S 1574 Rights Identity theft Provide for enhanced restitution for victims, H 6096, H 6097 Minor victims Allow name and address be deleted from complaint, H 5897 CRIMES Abuse Child abuse Increase penalty when death occurs, H 6653 Physical harm to child Include in definition of child abuse committing act likely to cause, S 158 Animals Animal cruelty Increase protections, H 5946 Revise penalties to allow consecutive sentencing, H 4552 Animal fighting Provide penalties for engaging, soliciting, or possessing items that depict, S 1405 Dog or wolf-dog cross bite Prohibit fleeing scene of incident or failing to provide assistance to bitten individual and provide penalties, H 4065 Require person having control of dog or wolf-dog cross to provide information to person bitten and provide penalty for violation, S 346 Killing or torturing animals Increase penalties, H 6007 Assaultive Assaultive crimes Revise penalties, H 6522 Sports official Enhance penalties for assault on, S 1607 Vehicle operators and passengers Prohibit assault or battery of and provide for penalties, H 5560, H 5562 Concealed weapons Pistol licensing Modify exceptions, H 5040 Crimes against minors Child pornography Expand reporting requirements for discovery on computer to include computer repair technicians and add penalties for not reporting, S 1328

COUNTIES (Cont.) Other Nonprofit corporation Allow establishing, H 6294 Make corporations formed by counties subject to open meetings act, H 6295 Recording of deeds Require parties to show identification, S 1598 Uniform system of accounting and reporting Modify, H 6385 COURTS District court Eighty-seventh judicial district Reorganize into 3 separate districts, S 435 Small claims division Revise service of process in, S 1298 Funding Juror compensation reimbursement fund Transfer specified portion of unencumbered balance to general fund for 2007-2008 fiscal year, H 5833 Judges Magistrates Require be licensed attorneys, H 6570 Supreme court justices Clarify circumstances requiring disqualification, HJR RR Visiting judges assignment Include appointed judges with certain years of service, H 6655 Juries District court criminal trials Allow option for jury be composed of residents residing within that district, H 6151 Jury pool Allow names and addresses of taxpayers be disclosed to jury boards for selecting, H 4934 Revise selection process, H 4859 Other Court proceedings Require use of 2-way interactive video technology, S 1559 Reorganization Detroit recorders court Reestablish, H 5760 State court administration Magistrates Allow authority to oversee arraignments, S 105 CRIME VICTIMS Other Child advocacy fund Create, S 1617 Crime victims rights funds Broaden types of authorized expenditures for distribution and use, H 5355 Crime victims services commission Provide for payment of sexual assault medical forensic examination costs to health care providers, H 6602, S 1629

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX CRIMES (Cont.) Criminal sexual conduct Second degree Modify definition, H 5041 Definitions Gang felony crimes Create, S 291 Racketeering Expand definition to include identity theft and computer crimes, H 5953 Domestic violence GPS monitoring Provide for monitoring and notification of defendants charged with domestic violence crimes and released on bail, H 4453 Killing or torturing animal Increase penalties in perpetration of domestic violence, H 4742 Drunk driving Motor vehicle operation Prohibit with bodily alcohol content while transporting or possessing alcoholic liquor in open container and provide penalties, S 1340 Embezzlement Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults Increase penalties, S 1288 Explosives Michigan fireworks safety act Create, H 5917 Fraud Use individuals name, image, or identity Prohibit to make profit without individuals permission, H 5986 Larceny Catalytic converter Include theft as basis for larceny from vehicle, H 6022, S 1193 Shipping containers Include in crime of breaking and entering, S 565 Malicious destruction War memorial or war monument Increase penalties to 5 years for destruction or mutilation of, S 954 Other Bias-motivated crime Prohibit and provide penalties, H 6341, S 1455 Children unattended Prohibit leaving in vehicle and provide penalties, H 4872 Coercive abortion prevention act Create, H 4653 Commercial transportation or motor vehicle Prohibit using false, altered, or illegally obtained document or making material false statement to board or rent and provide penalties, H 5659 Copper wire larceny or resale Prohibit and provide penalties, H 5335 Dead body Require reporting discovery, H 5277

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CRIMES (Cont.) Other (Cont.) DNA evidence review Prohibit making material false statement in petition or supporting affidavit seeking and provide penalty, H 6092 Drunk driving penalties Allow use of out-of-state violations to enhance, H 5160 Emergency help Require to call 9-1-1 when known individual needs, H 5150 Gross indecency Repeal crimes relating to, H 6742 Human trafficking Allow forfeiture of property involved, H 4917 Establish as predicate offense for racketeering violation, H 4916 Prohibit by force, fraud, or coercion and provide penalties, H 4914 Individual in country illegally Prohibit assisting to obtain identity document and provide penalties, H 5655 Lewd, improper, or indecent behavior Repeal archaic crimes relating to, H 6744 Obstruction in roadway Prohibit reckless endangerment by placing and provide penalties, H 4456 Scrap metal larceny Establish as new crime, H 5872 Signature obtained by fraud Revise penalties for crime, S 1290 Sodomy between consenting adults Rescind crime, H 6746 The Star Spangled Banner Repeal provisions relating to playing, H 6747 Ticket resale Allow up to 150% of face value, H 5916 Tracking device Prohibit installation on motor vehicle without consent and provide penalties, S 1285 Prohibit installation or use on motor vehicle and provide penalty, S 1572 Utility equipment Increase penalties for tampering with, defacing, or stealing, H 5361 Wage discrimination Modify provision regarding based on sex, H 4626 Penalties Death in unlicensed care facility Increase penalties for and retaliating against resident vulnerable adult who interferes with investigation of adult care facility, S 1295 Determinate sentences Provide for, H 6678 Life imprisonment without parole eligibility Amend Michigan penal code penalties for crimes to exclude application to juvenile offenders, H 4402

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (Cont.) DNA DNA identification profiling system act Create good faith exception for arrests and warrants based on DNA evidence obtained in violation of act, S 1389 DNA testing Extend deadline for filing petition for in felony conviction cases and revise procedures for obtaining test of DNA evidence, H 5089 Evidence DNA identification profiling samples Prohibit misuse or removal of records and provide penalties, S 1385, S 1549 Require individual to provide adequate sample, H 6645, S 1387 DNA profiles Authorize use, H 6646 Expand disclosure and use, S 1386 DNA samples Provide for good faith provision in obtaining and retaining in violation of act, S 1388 DNA testing Require upon arrest for certain crimes, H 4092 Electronic recording Require for criminal suspect interrogation sessions, H 6183 Videorecorded statements Expand consideration of in proceedings, H 6569 Expunction Record expungement Allow option for additional convictions, S 1468 Provide for offenders, H 5213 Set-aside convictions Allow for traffic offenses, H 6445 Prohibit for solicitation or conspiracy to commit criminal sexual conduct, S 1668 Forfeiture Assets forfeiture Provide for in crimes involving identity theft, H 5954 Other Criminal cases Increase minimum state costs assessed and provide for distribution of proceeds to assist victims of criminal sexual conduct, H 5055, S 1616 Domestic violence offense Allow dismissal in drug court be considered as prior conviction for domestic violence offense, H 6517 Driving violations Require payment of expenses for committing, H 6629, S 1582 Penalties, fines, or costs Allow be collected in same manner as civil money judgment, H 5314 Preliminary examination Right to preliminary examination Eliminate, H 6593 Eliminate and revise jurisdiction of district court to accept plea agreements, H 6592, S 1586 Revise, S 1587

CRIMES (Cont.) Perjury Legislative committee or subcommittee Prohibit providing false information to and provide penalties, H 6564 Public safety Safety device Clarify definition and provide penalties for tampering with, S 358 Stolen property Larceny Amend calculation of value of property to include cost of damage caused by larceny in determination of severity level of crime, S 1114 Trespassing Refusing to leave land or premises of another Establish penalty as civil infraction for initial and 1 subsequent violation, H 5982 Vehicle offenses Auctioned surplus state police cruiser Prohibit registering or driving without changing exterior color, H 6309 Construction zones Require placement of signs in, H 6721 Vulnerable roadway user Enhance penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to, H 6300, S 1492 Work zone Amend applicability of motor vehicle operator committing moving violation injuring or causing death to another person in, H 4468 Weapons Firearm or imitation firearm Prohibit altering and provide penalties, S 1473 Imitation firearms Prohibit brandishing and increase penalties, S 1472 Pistol safety inspection Repeal crime of failing to have after purchase and eliminate other references to pistol safety inspections, H 4491, S 371 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Arrests Vulnerable adult abuse Prohibit magistrate from refusing to accept criminal complaint because signed upon information and belief by individual other than victim, H 5669 Background check Care providers Revise requirements for background check for, H 6627, S 1579 Criminal record check Eliminate reference to negligent homicide as part of, H 6626, H 6628, S 1578, S 1580 Bail Felony Prohibit granting bail if individual charged entered or remained in United States illegally, HJR OO

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (Cont.) Probation Lifetime probationers Clarify applicability of statute for persons sentenced for drug crimes, H 5830, S 1601 Clarify provisions regarding, H 5831, S 1602 Prosecuting attorneys Jury waiver Remove requirement for prosecutor to consent, H 5905 Records DNA evidence Provide for deletion of record of criminal conviction overturned based on, H 4260 Sentencing Controlled substance offenses Eliminate reference to major offenses, H 6015 Habitual offender Expand statute to include drug offenses, H 6024 Identification documents Assist convicted persons in obtaining records necessary to obtain, H 5568 Life imprisonment without parole eligibility Amend probate code of 1939 to prohibit sentencing juvenile, H 4403 Prohibit sentencing individual convicted as juvenile, H 4404 Restitution Allow to include recovery for replacement value if fair market value impractical or impossible to ascertain, S 1575 Technical amendments Provide for, H 6711 Sentencing guidelines Abandoning or releasing exotic animal Enact sentencing guidelines, H 5962 Animal causing injury or running at large Enact sentencing guidelines for crime, second or subsequent offense, S 1259 Assaultive crimes Revise sentencing guidelines, H 6516 Certificate to carry firearms Include in guidelines providing false information on application by retired law enforcement officer, H 4612 Child abuse Revise sentencing guidelines for crime of first-degree, H 6652 Revise sentencing guidelines for crime of third-degree to reflect citation change, S 760 Child unattended in vehicle Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of leaving, H 4873 Coercive abortion prevention act Enact sentencing guidelines for violation, H 4654 Cohabiting with divorced individual Eliminate sentencing guidelines to reflect repeal of criminal provision, H 6745 Committee or subcommittee of State Legislature Enact sentencing guidelines for committing perjury in, H 6565

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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (Cont.) Sentencing guidelines (Cont.) Concealed pistol Revise guidelines for carrying in prohibited place to include stun guns, H 5756, H 6280 Construction materials Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of burning or selling stolen materials removed from building or house, S 1226 Copper wiring Enact sentencing guidelines for theft or resale, H 5336 Death in unlicensed care facility Amend sentencing guidelines to reflect increased penalties and for retaliating against resident vulnerable adult who interferes with adult care facility investigation, S 1296 Derailment of streetcar, tram, or trolley Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of causing or endangering life of person engaged in work of or traveling by streetcar, tram, or trolley, H 6625, S 1594 DNA evidence Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of making material false statement in petition or supporting affidavit seeking review of, H 6093 Employing unauthorized aliens Enact sentencing guidelines for crime, H 6329 Provide sentencing guidelines for crime, H 6331 Enhanced driver license or enhanced official state identification card Establish sentencing guideline for crime of fraudulent certification or statement in applying for, H 5536, S 965 False report initiating special investigation Enact crime, S 155 Firearm or imitation firearm Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of altering and increase penalties, S 1474 Fireworks safety act violations Enact sentencing guidelines, H 5918 Fraudulent financing statement Adopt sentencing guidelines for filing false affidavit, H 5935 Gangs Enact sentencing guidelines for crimes involving and assign 50 points under offense variable 13, S 661 Enact sentencing guidelines for gang felonies, S 292 Prohibit activity and provide penalties, S 660 Gross indecency Eliminate sentencing guidelines for crimes involving to reflect repeal of criminal provisions, H 6743 Human trafficking Enact sentencing guidelines for crime, H 4915 Identity document Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of assisting individual in country illegally to obtain, H 5656 Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of using false, altered, or illegally obtained document or making false or misleading statement to board commercial transportation or rent motor vehicle, H 5660

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (Cont.) Sentencing guidelines (Cont.) Signature by fraud Revise sentencing guidelines for crime of obtaining to exclude reference to financial document, S 1291 Solid waste collection vehicle, utility service vehicle, or road maintenance vehicle Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of failing to exercise due care and caution while approaching and passing, H 5883 Unauthorized practice of occupation or operation of school teaching occupation Include crime of engaging in sentencing guidelines, H 4938 Uniform anatomical gift act Enact sentencing guidelines for violations of revised, S 713 Uniform securities act (2002) violation Enact sentencing guidelines for and eliminate provisions relating to repealed securities act, H 5018 Utility equipment or utility infrastructure component Enact sentencing guidelines for increased penalties of tampering, defacing, or stealing, H 5362 Vulnerable adults Increase offense variable points pertaining to crimes against and allow for consecutive sentencing, S 1294 Revise sentencing guidelines to reflect increased penalties for crime of financial exploitation, S 1289 Vulnerable roadway user Provide sentencing guidelines for committing moving violation causing death of, H 6299, S 1493 War memorial monument Establish sentencing guidelines for crime of damaging or destroying, S 955 Work zone Amend to reflect applicability of prohibition of crime causing injury or death to another person in, H 4469 Sex offender registration Criminal sexual conduct fourth-degree Allow to petition as nonregistrable offense, H 6699 Holmes youthful training act offenders Require removal from public registry immediately if petition granted, H 6696 Sex offender registration Allow removal if penalty is less than 2 years after 10 years passed following conviction, H 6702 Allow removal petition by individual who was under 17 when he or she committed listed offense, H 6701 Allow removal petition for third-degree criminal sexual convictions after 10 years if victim within 3 years of offenders age at time of crime, H 6700 Eliminate requirement of registering if listed offense set aside, H 6698 Require removal if conviction set aside, H 6697

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (Cont.) Sentencing guidelines (Cont.) Killing or torturing animal Enact sentencing guidelines for crime in perpetrating act of domestic violence, H 4743 Revise sentencing guidelines to reflect increased penalties, H 6008 Medical product Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of reusing single use, H 6376 Mortgage company act or secondary mortgage loan act violation Reflect reduction of penalty to misdemeanor, H 6148, S 827 Nonferrous metal articles Provide sentencing guidelines for crime of knowingly buying or selling stolen, S 1571 Nonreturnable containers Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of returning, H 6443, S 1392 Obstruction in roadway Provide sentencing guidelines for crime of recklessly placing, H 5663 Operation of motor vehicle Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of operating with bodily alcohol content while transporting or possessing alcoholic liquor in open container, S 1341 Revise sentencing guideline for violations involving, H 6630, S 1577 Partial-birth abortion Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of performing, H 5664, S 1049 Personal information Modify sentencing guidelines for crime of obtaining by false pretenses, S 1191 Probate code of 1939 Revise citation of section to reflect amendment of section, S 916 Public safety device Enact sentencing guidelines for crimes of using or tampering with causing serious impairment or death, S 357 Public transit employee or passenger on public transit vehicle Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of assaulting or battering, H 5561 REAL ID Reflect amendments, S 1075 Recording, baiting, or shooting animal Enact sentencing guidelines for crime, S 1406 Reverse vending machine antifraud act Implement penalties for violations, H 6759 Schools for deaf and blind employee Enact sentencing guidelines for crime of failure to report charge or conviction, S 1349 Scrap metal larceny or resale Enact sentencing guidelines for crime, H 5873 Secondary mortgage loan act violation Reflect reduction of penalty to misdemeanor, H 6618

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (Cont.) Verdicts Forged deed Provide for recording of order setting aside following criminal conviction, H 5534 Warrants Civil arrest warrant Modify procedure for public disclosure, H 6069 Search warrants Revise issuance, H 6334, S 1452 Youthful trainees Youthful trainee program Expand eligibility to include traffic offense violators, H 6446 D DISABILITIES Other Interpreters Create fund for fees for licensing, S 1526 DRAINS Maintenance and improvement Drain maintenance Increase amount drain commissioner can spend on, H 4688 E ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Brownfield redevelopment authority Eligibility requirements Modify, H 5781 Population threshold Revise, S 208 Single business tax Revise references to, S 936 Commercial redevelopment Commercial rehabilitation districts Modify establishment, H 6124 Corridor improvement authority act Modify, S 364 Obsolete requirement Modify, H 5123 Retail food establishment and tax rate Modify definition of qualified, S 1597 Tax exemption Modify assessment period, H 6406 Vacant land developed into commercial property Provide for tax abatement, H 6272 Vacant or blighted properties Expand eligibility to include, H 5459 Development incentives Integrated gasification combined cycle plants Provide for financial incentives, H 5120 Downtown development authorities Low-interest loans Clarify eligibility for and allow downtown development authority to provide, S 972

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Cont.) Downtown development authorities (Cont.) Other protected obligation Modify definition, H 6237, S 1369 Refunding obligation Provide for issuance, H 6738 Revise issuance of qualified, H 5634, S 1076 Retail business incubators Allow to establish and fund, S 970 Economic development corporations Citizens district council Modify, H 6538 Renewable fuel plant locations Enhance inventory for, S 1126 Identify and market, H 5752 Local development financing Aerotropolis development areas Expand eligibility, H 6503, H 6508, H 6509, H 6510 Audit Repeal provision reference of authority whose district includes eligible property, S 816 Decision-making authority Modify to Michigan strategic fund, S 1512 Eligibility criteria Modify, S 1396 Refunding obligation Provide for issuance, H 6740 Technology parks Expand number of certified, S 1203 Provide for additional certified, H 5609, S 1018 Michigan economic growth authority Aerotropolis business Expand eligibility for qualified, H 6511 Eligibility requirements Modify, H 5786 Provide for multisection bill to revise, S 1187, S 1189 Film production industry Provide tax incentives for qualified companies, H 5847, S 1174 High-wage activity Implement definition, S 1367 Jobs credit Expand eligibility, H 6513 Michigan economic growth authority Modify reporting requirements, S 1541 Regular and high-tech retention Modify credits, H 6606 Tax credits Clarify eligibility, H 5977, S 1270 Expand eligibility to include oil refinery and oil pipeline transmission company, H 6350 Neighborhood enterprise zones Application Provide for forwarding to assessor of local governmental unit, H 6032, H 6066 Revise requirements for filing for neighborhood enterprise zone, H 6665 Facility Expand definition to include eligible rental property, S 976

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Cont.) Plant rehabilitation (Cont.) Industrial property Extend sunset for applications, S 867 Industrial property convention and trade centers Modify definition, S 1376 Power plant Eliminate sunset date for abatement under industrial facilities tax, H 5676 Property tax abatements Expand for distribution centers, research and development centers, and headquarter facilities, H 5895 Property tax Renewable energy projects Provide abatement for and revise next energy abatement, S 1337 Renaissance zones Additional zones and renewable energy zones Increase number, S 1483 Aerotropolis development zones Create, H 6502, H 6506, H 6507 Agriculture commission recommendation Provide for and other miscellaneous changes, S 885 Alternative energy renaissance zones Create additional, S 1122 Cellulosic materials Provide for designation of renewable energy zones for facilities that use, H 5746 Effective date of zone Modify, S 1206 Eligibility criteria and requirements Provide for modifications, H 5600, H 5785 Existing renaissance zone Allow expansion, H 5601 Medical research facilities Establish renaissance zones for, H 6355 Oil refinery renaissance zone Create, H 6349 Pharmaceutical recovery renaissance zone Provide for, H 5886 Renewable energy Modify definition, H 4950 Renewable energy renaissance zones Create additional zones, S 1042 Modify criteria for condition for, S 1043 Retail redevelopment renaissance zones Create, S 971 Tool and die renaissance recovery zones Modify employee cap and number, S 680 Tax increment financing Protected obligation Revise definition, H 6620 Refunding obligation Provide for issuance, H 6739 Tax capture reductions Provide for reimbursement of tax capture reductions for brownfield redevelopment authorities, H 5539 Provide for reimbursement of tax capture reductions for downtown development authorities, H 5542

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Cont.) Neighborhood enterprise zones (Cont.) New facilities Expand eligibility to include, H 5101 Revise eligibility for residents, H 5550 Parcels Modify number in neighborhood enterprise zone, S 975 True cash value Increase and modify time between notice and decision making, S 1511 Obsolete property and rehabilitation Obsolete property rehabilitation act Modify eligibility requirements, H 5788 Other Arts districts Establish and create process of designating, H 5947 Casino revenue Allow investment for capital for community banks, H 6763 Commercial redevelopment act Reauthorize for local governmental units, S 974 Commercial rehabilitation districts Establish incentives, S 294 Convention facility development act Modify date for tax levied and distribution of tax, S 1631 Distribution and warehousing facilities Provide for tax incentives, S 146 Industrial development revenue bond act Modify eligibility requirements, H 5789 Michigan strategic fund board Revise length of term of appointments, H 5638 Microenterprise development center Create, H 5908 Obsolete property rehabilitation act Modify eligibility criteria, H 6420 Regional convention facility authority Create, H 5690, S 1630 Stadia or convention facilities act Modify population requirement reference to eligible municipality, H 6515 Transit revitalization investment zones Create, H 6114 Transportation economic development fund Modify eligibility requirements, H 5791 Plant rehabilitation Aerotropolis development corporation Expand business eligibility for abatements to include, H 6504 Certificate eligibility Modify, H 6222 Eligibility requirements Modify, H 5790, S 345 Facility Modify definition to include existing facilities, S 1019 Industrial facilities exemption certificate Allow exception to eligibility requirements to obtain, S 218, S 1584

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Cont.) Tax increment financing (Cont.) Tax capture reductions (Cont.) Provide for reimbursement of tax capture reductions for local development finance authorities, H 5540 Provide for reimbursement of tax capture reductions for tax increment finance authorities, H 5541 Water improvement tax increment financing authority Create, S 47 Urban redevelopment corporations Citizens district council Modify in blighted areas, H 6537 EDUCATION Athletics Athletic conference or association Prohibit membership with restrictions on distance high school athletic team can travel to compete, H 5244 Attendance Compulsory attendance age Increase to 18, H 4042, H 5594 Provide for until 18 and create exception for pupils with parental consent to leave school prior to graduation, and provide for educational alternatives, H 6674 Mandatory kindergarten Revise age requirement, H 4662 Students absence Require absence due to parents being deployed or return from active duty be treated as excused absence, S 747 Board members Conflict of interest Require board members to abstain from voting on expulsion when conflict exists, H 5832 School board Provide for ineligibility for membership if immediate family member employed by first class school district, H 6479 Provide for ineligibility for membership if immediate family member employed by school district, H 6478 Calendar Holidays designated in revised school code Allow individual school administrator or teacher to celebrate, H 5590 Counseling Counselor-to-student ratio Establish, H 5868 Curricula African history Encourage focus of instruction concerning in public schools that teach world history in middle school or high school, H 4902 Provide for content requirements concerning in elementary grades in public schools, H 4886 Controversial scientific subjects Allow academic freedom to teach evidence regarding, H 6027, S 1361

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EDUCATION (Cont.) Curricula (Cont.) Financial literacy course Provide as permissible mathematics course under Michigan merit standard for high school graduation, S 834 Firefighter training program Provide model for high school pupils and encourage implementation, H 6123, S 1333 General diploma curriculum Provide as alternative for high school graduation, H 5943 Internet safety instruction Require in schools, H 6278, H 6469, S 1417 Mathematics graduation requirements and personal curriculum Modify requirements, H 6247 Physical education Require local policies and state model policy establishing requirement, H 5928 Discipline Bullying Require all school districts to establish policy prohibiting at school, H 4091 Expulsion Require notice of due process rights and policies relating to permanent, H 5411 Harassment and bullying Require policy prohibiting at school, H 4162 Employees Bus drivers Allow transfer of background checks on substitute, S 1252 Criminal background checks and convictions disclosure Require for employees at Michigan school for deaf and blind, S 1350 Physical assault Require notification to employees and law enforcement when threat made, H 6343 Privatizing services Provide criteria for school employees, H 6270 Require cost-benefit analysis before, H 6342 School administrators Require administrative certification, H 6234 Examinations Merit examination Revise administration in school code, H 6412 Facilities School building site Require approval by local unit of government and prescribe criteria for site plan approval by superintendent of public instruction, H 5625, S 1021 Financing 21st century school fund bonds Provide for exemption from school district bonding requirements and limitations, H 6064 Bid process Provide for Michigan-based business preference for contracting, H 5639

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 EDUCATION (Cont.) School districts (Cont.) First class school district Modify number of pupils enrolled in school district to determine status as, H 5765 Special Special education rules Provide for restoration of authority over with state board of education, H 5323 Students Human papillomavirus (HPV) and immunization Require schools to provide information concerning, H 5322, S 416 Literacy skills Require demonstration of basic for promotion to fourth grade, S 842 Reading Require screening of first grade students within 30 days of starting school, H 5911 ELECTIONS Absent voters Absent voter ballot Issue upon voters request without requiring justification, H 4048, H 5795 Absent voter file Provide for permanent, H 5891, S 1060 Absentee voting Eliminate qualifications for, S 12 Candidates Candidates name Allow to appear on general election ballot for more than 1 office, H 6624 Precinct delegates Revise period of time to file as write-in candidate, H 6276 Real property ownership Prohibit as qualification for elected or appointed office, H 5127 Tax compliance statement Require certifying delinquent taxes owed by candidate paid or being adjudicated, H 5990 Canvassing Election returns Provide procedure for submission by telephone, facsimile machine, or modem, S 1379 Challengers Residential property foreclosure Prohibit challenging elector without additional supporting evidence proving elector does not meet residence requirements, H 6477 Election officials Election process integrity Provide for secretary of state requesting state police assistance to protect, S 1276 Initiative and referendum Ballot question petition Provide for approval prior to circulation, S 1539

EDUCATION (Cont.) Financing (Cont.) Certificates of deposit Authorize investment in, H 6297, S 1516 Foreclosed property Exempt from operating mills, H 6483 Residential real estate Exempt from mills levied for school operating purposes, S 1360 Sinking funds Expand school districts use to include purposes for which bonds may be used, H 4141 Supportive housing property Exempt from operating millage, H 6492 Intermediate school districts Competitive bidding Modify threshold for food, H 6366 Early childhood education program Allow districts to request millage to establish program, S 1010 Early intervening model programs Authorize intermediate school districts to develop, S 1039 Home-schooled students Require accounting of, H 5912 Other Adequate yearly progress Provide penalties for failure to achieve, S 1013 Diabetes medical management plan and training guidelines Provide for plan in school setting and guidelines for school employees, H 6555 Handicapped person Revise references in school code to student with disability, allow for transfer of public school academy assets and pupils to another public school, and revise effective date for school district consolidations, S 730 Performance contract Allow education mandate rollback contracts waiving statutory and administrative requirements as part of, H 6085 State accreditation or federal adequate yearly progress Revise penalties for failure to achieve, H 6705 Vision screening Require school to include check for color blindness, H 5724 Public school academies Board of directors Revise process for selecting, H 6177 Relocation Require new contract for, S 1006 Reports Expenditure reporting Provide requirements for school districts, H 5083 Revise requirements for intermediate school districts, H 5084 School districts Competitive bidding threshold Modify for food, H 5967, H 6365

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX ELECTIONS (Cont.) Initiative and referendum (Cont.) Circulator eligibility Modify for petition proposing constitutional amendment, initiative of legislation, or referendum of legislation and provide amendments, S 1087 Filing petition Include requirement for geographic distribution of signatures, SJR K Initiative petition Revise deadline for filing and expand petition circulation period to 210 days, S 1086 Judicial Incumbent judges Eliminate ballot designation for, HJR KK Other Lieutenant governor Provide provision regarding filling vacancy in office, H 6595 President election by national vote Establish interstate compact, H 6610 Polling places Prohibited conduct Modify provision regarding within 100 feet of polling place to 100 yards, H 5920 Modify to 500 feet, H 6398 Primary Attorney general and secretary of state Revise nomination, HJR XX Presidential primary Revise process, S 625 Supreme court justices Revise procedure for nomination of incumbent, HJR YY Registration Preregistration Provide for at 16, H 5792 Provide for at 16 as part of graduated driver licensing program, S 1136 Registering to vote in person Expand to include at any county, city, or township clerks office in state, H 4774 Voter caging Prohibit, H 6198, S 1407 Provide sentencing guidelines for violations, H 6197, S 1408 Scheduling School board elections Require be held in November, H 6707 School Community college board of trustees member Require residency as condition for office, H 4740 Education-related board members Require residency, H 4739 First-class school district elections Require state to incur cost, H 5758 Require state to incur cost and apply retrospectively, H 6152 School board elections Provide for amendments to revised school code concerning, H 4506, H 6706

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ELECTIONS (Cont.) School (Cont.) School district elections Amend canvass when school district lies in more than 1 county, S 1566 Reduce voting age to 16, SJR N Revise procedure for holding, S 1404 School election via internet or mail Provide for pilot program to conduct, S 1412 Voters Election by mail Implement, H 6675 Register by mail Allow individuals to present identification to any county, city, or township clerk office before election, H 5739 Voting procedures Early voting Provide for, H 4090 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY Administration Agency information Revise persons to whom may be disclosed, H 6387 SUTA dumping prohibitions Revise, H 6386 Benefits Eligibility Remove disqualification of spouses of reassigned military personnel, H 6427 Exemption classification Expand for outside contractors of school services, H 6375 Unemployment benefits Prohibit for undocumented workers, H 6588 Unemployment charge to employer Charge to nonchargeable benefits account for spouses of reassigned military personnel, H 6426 Employers Contribution rate Prohibit practices in calculation, S 1608 Other Employment security act Provide for harmonizing with professional employer organization licensing act, H 6599 ENERGY Alternative sources Alternative sources of energy Require providers to utilize and conduct conservation, efficiency, and net metering programs, and provide for wind zones and state government energy usage practices, S 213 Clean energy authority Create, S 1164 Renewable energy resources Clarify definition, H 5548 Conservation Energy efficiency Establish standards for appliance and equipment, S 7 Provide for, H 5525

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Cont.) Landfills (Cont.) New landfills Provide for moratorium on construction and limits on expansions of existing landfills, H 5633 Solid waste Implement surcharge on waste disposed in landfill, H 5744 Litter Illegal dumping informant program Create, H 6202 Other Environmental contaminants Require identification of contaminants harmful to children and publication of information on avoiding exposure, H 5890 Environmental education fund Increase amount of civil fines may be appropriated to fund, H 6612 Environmental fees Provide for, H 5450 Legal actions by department of environmental quality Require department to pay defendants legal fees if unsuccessful, H 5037 Liquid industrial waste Exempt fuel products, S 1308 Regulations more restrictive than federal law Prohibit promulgation or enforcement by department of environmental quality, H 5038 Permits Land and water permit fees Extend sunsets, H 6091 Liquid industrial waste Exempt fats used to produce fuels and make revisions, S 92 Prohibited products Elemental mercury Regulate sale or distribution, H 6488 Mercury-added product sold in Michigan Provide for phasing out with waiver granted, H 6487 Require manufacturer or wholesaler that supplies to notify director of department of environmental quality, H 6486 Revise definition and require labeling, H 6485 Phosphorus content Prohibit use in dishwashing detergents, S 152 Restrict in cleaning agents used in household clothes washers, S 362 Recycling 1-cent recycling fee Provide for, HJR PP Disposable plastic bag fee Create and earmark for household recycling, S 1610 Household electronic waste Promote manufacturer takeback programs, H 6714, S 897 Regulate and provide immunity for data loss, H 6715, S 898 Noncompostable plastic bags Provide phase-out program for use, S 1611

ENERGY (Cont.) Conservation (Cont.) Energy efficiency (Cont.) Provide requirement for state buildings be LEED certified, percentage of energy requirements be filled through net metering, and percentage of state car fleet be alternative energy vehicles, H 6009 Net metering programs Provide school loans for, H 6591, S 1672 Electricity Net metering Allow and increase to 550 kilowatt, S 1246 Renewable energy portfolio standards Provide alternatives for complying with, H 5549 Gas and oil Motor fuel prices Require public service commission to conduct review of statewide, H 6361 Other Clean, renewable, and efficient energy act Correct citations, H 6686 Provide for amendments, H 6684 Community-based energy development projects Provide for utility purchase of electricity from, H 6688 Energy employment act Revise, H 5384 High-efficiency lightbulbs and electronic ballasts Require use in public facilities, H 5316 Renewable energy fund Create and provide funding from oil and gas working interest revenues, S 1585 Wind energy resource board Correct reference to number of members, H 6683 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Air pollution Health-based screening Eliminate for hazardous air pollutants from source category subject to federal maximum achievable control technology limitations, H 5763 Funding Returnable beverage containers processing Provide funding for research and development of new technologies for, S 1395 Hazardous waste Manifest processing user charges Change payment to calendar year basis, H 6613 Medical waste regulatory act Modify, H 5575 Incinerators Municipal waste combustors and medical waste incinerators Provide for moratorium on permits for construction, H 6541, S 1548 Landfills Construction permit Prohibit issuance for new landfill in wellhead protection area, S 1205

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Cont.) Recycling (Cont.) Plastic shopping bags Provide for voluntary pilot program in most populous county, S 1609 Recycling containers Require for beverage containers at state-sponsored events, H 4210 Sales transactions Impose 1-cent recycling fee on and earmark for recycling and waste diversion programs, H 5612 Sewage Improperly treated sewage discharges Require person responsible to provide annual report of discharges, S 1063 On-site wastewater treatment systems Provide for inspections, S 1495 Septage waste vehicle licenses Provide for fees for transfer, S 1227 Sewage treatment facility Allow publication of summary of rules and regulations for operation, H 6121 Solid waste Mercury Prohibit placement in landfills or incinerators and require labeling of mercury-added products, H 6489 Yard clippings Provide definition for regulating composting, H 5553 Underground storage tanks Refined petroleum Repeal fee on, S 677 Water pollution Agricultural storm water discharges Exempt from violations of water pollution statute, S 1653 Michigan strategic fund Require board of directors to make determinations for permits, S 1654 Oil field brine Exempt application to county roads from permit requirements, H 4820 Permits Require decisions related to social and economic development be made by board of directors of Michigan strategic fund, S 1655 Storm water permits Provide waiver of fees for municipalities, S 545 Storm water utilities Authorize local units to establish, S 1249 F FAMILY LAW Child custody Joint custody Mandate in custody dispute between parents, H 4564 Child support Casino winnings Require payment of child support arrearages from, S 1502

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FAMILY LAW (Cont.) Child support (Cont.) Collection and distribution Revise provision and allow friend of the court to prosecute family support actions, S 1431 Cost-of-living increases Implement in child support awards, H 6571 Payee of child support Require notice payee may be entitled to payment from lawsuit settlement or judgment or similar service, S 1501 Personal information Prohibit inclusion in order under family support act unless required by law, H 4523 State court administrative office Allow contract of services through and eliminate child support bench warrant enforcement fund, S 1428 Friend of the court Child custody and parenting time Modify requirements when investigation and recommendations made, S 1411 Domestic relations mediation Revise reference in child custody act reflect amendment to friend of the court act, S 1425 Friend of the court act Make revisions, S 1423 Friend of the court and department of human services Require coordination between, S 1419 Marriage and divorce Child support Revise collection and distribution provision, S 1429 Grounds for divorce Revise when minor children involved and require higher burden of proof, H 5761 Marriage license application Clarify entry of Social Security number that county clerk not to accept noncomplying application, H 4241 Name change procedure Revise to make gender-neutral whenever decree of divorce granted, H 5513 Nonpublic marriage Allow disclosure of records, H 6232 Personal information Prohibit inclusion in judgment unless required by law, H 4521 Placement of pets by court Provide for in annulment, divorce, or separate maintenance action, H 5598 Solemnize marriage Allow persons authorized as county clerk in county other than county in which clerk serves, S 667 Other Domestic relations order Remove requirement that Social Security number be included in order, H 6189 Parental rights Judicial waiver of parental consent Clarify process for requirement, H 5650, S 1059 Termination of parental rights Clarify, S 668

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (Cont.) Mortgage brokers and lenders (Cont.) Licensing or registration Revise requirements of application to loan officers, S 1555 Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act fund Expand authorized uses of money in fund, S 1553 Mortgage industry advisory board Expand duties, H 6562 Mortgage loan officers Clarify regulation and registration authority of OFIS commissioner and revise administrative process concerning revocation or suspension of registration, H 5290 Create mortgage industry advisory board for regulation and registration, S 826 Establish effect of surrender, revocation, or suspension of registration, S 831 Establish fees and allocate fee revenue to mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act fund, S 830 Establish registration application process, H 5288 Establish registration renewal process, S 829 Prohibit acting without registration and establish penalties and remedies for violating act, S 833 Prohibit activities by, S 832 Require notices to office of financial and insurance services, H 5289 Revise compensation provisions, H 5287 Revise provisions applicable to investigations by office of financial and insurance services, H 5291 Revise title and definition section of mortgage broker act, S 828 Secondary mortgage loan officer Include registration requirements in secondary mortgage act, S 1552 Savings and loan associations Joint account policy Require written disclosure, H 5733 Savings banks Joint account policy Require written disclosure, H 5730 FIRE Other Novelty lighters Regulate sale, H 6130, H 6658, S 1194 University fire safety inspections Clarify standards, S 1090 FOOD Beverages Caffeine content Require labels regarding bottled drinks, S 1469 Meats Cloned meat Provide labeling for sale, H 5611 Milk Grade A milk law Revise, H 5584, S 1007

FAMILY LAW (Cont.) Parental rights (Cont.) Upbringing of children Declare rights of parents and legal guardians to direct as fundamental constitutional right, HJR NN Parenting time Great-grandparenting time Provide for, H 6265 Parenting time duties Modify enforcement by friend of the court, S 1424 Paternity Acknowledgment of paternity Allow man identified as father by DNA testing to file claim to revoke and require prosecuting attorney to file claim, H 5993 Child support Revise collection and distribution provision and allow friend of the court to prosecute paternity actions, S 1430 Personal information Prohibit inclusion in order of filiation unless required by law, H 4522 Personal protection orders Animals owned by petitioner Include in personal protection order prohibition against harming, H 4741 Victims of criminal sexual conduct Allow to petition for personal protection orders, H 6281 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Banks Joint account policy Require written disclosure, H 5732 Personal identifying information Require notice of transfer, H 6106 Credit unions Joint account policy Require written disclosure, H 5731 Personal identifying information Require notice of transfer, H 6107 Generally Utah industrial loan corporations Prohibit operation as out-of-state banks, H 5637 Mortgage brokers and lenders Criminal history checks and application Revise procedure for loan officer registration applicants, S 1554 Fees, application dates, and license or registration expiration dates Revise and establish MBLSLA fund, H 4596 Home loan protection act Require compliance and impose additional duties with respect to borrowers, H 5307 Require compliance by mortgage brokers in secondary market and impose additional duties with respect to borrowers, H 5308 Inflate value of mortgaged property Prohibit coercing or inducing appraisers, S 356 Prohibit coercing or inducing appraisers to inflate property offered as collateral for secondary mortgage loan, S 343

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX FOOD (Cont.) Milk (Cont.) Manufacturing of milk Revise, H 5585, S 1008 Milk from cloned animals Provide labeling for sale, H 5614 Other Energy drinks Restrict sale to individuals less than 17, H 6400 Honey Provide exemption to license requirement for hobbykeepers to sell, H 6657 School food service authorities Modify certification and regulatory fees regarding, H 5951 Water bottlers Require annual reporting by, H 5860 Processors Maple syrup producers Designate as food processing plants, H 5679 G GAMING Bingo Political party committee Allow to conduct gaming under bingo act, H 5826 Casinos Casino gaming Amend Constitution to allow at horse racetracks and earmark tax revenue to additional homestead property tax credit, HJR MMM Wagering Allow on games other than horse races at horse racetracks, H 6465 Charity game tickets Charity game tickets Allow sale by fraternal organization not branch of national or state organization, H 5595 Dog racing Dog racing and dog race simulcasting Prohibit, S 626 Horse racing Casinos Require to simulcast horse races and accept wages on races conducted in state, H 6196 Simulcast wagering Allow in casinos on horse races conducted in state and require future negotiations of gaming compacts with Indian tribes to include such simulcasting and wagering, H 6195 Lottery Jackpot prize payout Prohibit retailers from paying additional, H 5102 Millionaire parties Licenses Increase limit on number per year, H 6369 Other Compulsive gaming prevention act Modify distribution of funds, H 6059

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GAMING (Cont.) Raffles Raffles under bingo act Allow active military and reserve units to conduct, H 4594 H HEALTH Abortion Abortion complication Require additional reporting, H 4651 Informed consent Revise provision to include intimidation and coercion screening, H 4655 Intimidation and coercive abortion prevention screening Provide for process, H 4656 Partial-birth abortions Prohibit, H 4613, S 776 Report form Require to record ethnicity of patient, H 6045 Anatomical gifts Uniform anatomical gift act revised Create, H 4940 Provide for amendments regarding in estates and protected individuals code, H 4945 Provide for amendments regarding in medical examiner law, S 714 Autopsies Fire death autopsies Require and permit religious objection, H 6654 Blood Blood donation Allow at 16 with parental consent, S 486 Code Credentialing application Create uniform, H 5742, S 1071 Health profession subfield task force Expand membership, S 1219 N-benzylpiperazine Include as schedule 1 controlled substance, H 5673 Death Human remains Prohibit display for commercial or medical education purposes unless local authority establishes permit program and verifies consent to display, H 5970 Diseases Arthritis prevention and control program Create, H 5364 Immunizations Human papillomavirus immunization Require department to identify and provide to schools information regarding risks and availability, H 5171, S 415 Medical records Access Clarify to records including autopsy reports, S 716 Occupations Community dental health coordinator Establish, S 1400

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 HEALTH (Cont.) Screening Alzheimers disease or dementia assessment Require audiological evaluation before assessment by health care professionals, H 5599 Hearing impairment Require testing of newborns, H 5596 Smoking Hookah tobacco smoking Provide guidelines for sale of hookah tobacco and require sanitation of hookah equipment if provided at restaurants or bars, H 5887 Require department to develop public awareness campaign regarding effects on health, S 1209 Require establishments to post health hazard warnings in English, Arabic, and Spanish, S 1210 Smoke-free workplace Require, H 4163 Smoking ban Implement in public places, H 6449 Prohibit smoking on school property, H 5635 Provide exceptions, H 6450, H 6451 Substance abuse treatment Drug paraphernalia possession Exclude prosecution for individuals and entities and limit ability of local governmental units to enact and enforce ordinances, S 1674 Testing Vision screening Require school to include check for color blindness, H 5725 HEALTH FACILITIES Emergency medical services Emergency medical students Clarify requirement background criminal history check not required, H 6529 Employees Health facilities and agencies Establish requirement to incur costs for employee background checks, H 6056 Long-term care employee Revise implementation of background check, S 1161 Quality assurance assessment fees Allow use for costs related to long-term care employee background checks, H 6061 Hospitals Adverse events data collection, reporting, and prevention act Provide for, H 6456 Hospital-acquired infections Provide for reporting requirements, S 1651 Licensing Health facilities fees and assessments Allow department to use for background check program, H 4840 Nursing home licensing Allow for public hearing, H 6388 Nursing homes Abuse or neglect Modify reporting requirements, H 6019

HEALTH (Cont.) Occupations (Cont.) Conscientious objector accommodation act Create, H 4660 License revocation or denial Require disciplinary subcommittee to impose upon conviction of first-, second-, or third-degree criminal sexual conduct, H 5881 Require upon conviction of first-, second-, or thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, H 5880 Massage therapists Provide for licensure, H 5651 Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants Provide for licensure, S 921 Trauma scene waste management practitioners Require registration, H 5574 Other Emergency contraceptive education act Create, H 6050, S 1356 Human egg Clarify definition as human tissue and prohibit sale, H 6708 Medical equipment and supplies Prohibit practice of reusing and provide penalties, H 6381, S 1442 Victims of sexual assault Require emergency room or urgent care clinic to offer emergency contraception, H 6048, S 1355 Pharmaceuticals Comprehensive compliance program Provide penalties for noncompliance by manufacturers and wholesale distributors, H 6159 Controlled substance Modify provision regarding individuals eligible to dispense prescription received via electronic means, S 956 Dextromethorphan Prohibit sale of products containing to individuals under 18 and provide penalties, S 1538 Immunosuppressive drugs Provide prohibition for pharmacists to interchange without notification to and consent of prescribing physician and patient, S 1301 Medical benefit plan carriers Regulate offering incentives to physicians or other health care professionals for prescribing medications, S 1311 Prescription drug manufacturers and wholesale distributors Require to adopt comprehensive compliance program regarding ethical interactions with prescribers, H 6158 Schedule 2 prescriptions Extend validity to 90 days, S 1366 Poisons Painting old houses Exempt volunteer neighborhood groups from leadbased paint activity certification requirement of public health code, H 4763

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX HEALTH FACILITIES (Cont.) Nursing homes (Cont.) Construction or purchase Require deposit of bond for certificate of need, H 6251 Control persons Require disclosure and require all items of noncompliance be resolved before license issued to new owner, H 6252 Financial capacity statement Require as condition of licensure, H 6255 Liability insurance Establish requirement for mandatory minimum level for operation, H 6261 Ownership change Provide clarification on posting requirement, H 6254 Require notification to residents and responsible party for each resident, H 6253 Preventable hospitalizations from nursing homes Require clinical process guidelines and pilot program regarding, S 1439 Surveyors inspection Provide for penalties for nursing home employee or administrator to provide fraudulent information, H 6256 Other In-home medical care services Establish annual audit procedure for health care providers, H 5889 Quality assurance assessment Revise collection for hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care units, H 6060 Surgical procedures Requirement for circulating nurse in operating room during, S 1283 Patients Service animals Allow to remain with owner in health facility or agency, H 6354 Staffing Surgical technologists Require continuing education, H 6418 Require education and training requirements for utilization, H 6419 HIGHER EDUCATION Community colleges Applied technical fields Allow granting of baccalaureate degrees in, H 6149, S 1329 International terrorism Prohibit investing with companies doing business with countries that support, S 850 Job training programs Authorize and allow issuance of bonds, H 6184, S 1342 School retirement system Provide for removal of community college employees, S 1450

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HIGHER EDUCATION (Cont.) Financial aid Children of deceased or disabled military Expand tuition grants to include children of POWs and civilian personnel, H 6054 Competitive scholarships Add citizenship requirement, H 6137 Repeal and return funds to general fund, H 6673 Corrections officer survivors Add citizenship requirement for tuition grants, H 6136 Educational opportunity grant program Clarify citizenship requirement, H 6145 Repeal and return funds to general fund, H 6668 Higher education assistance authority Add citizenship requirement for programs administered by, H 6134 Higher education loan authority Authorize establishment of special reserve funds by, H 6205 Include citizenship requirement for loan programs administered by, H 6138 Independent colleges tuition grants Add citizenship requirement, H 6144 Legislative merit award scholarships Add citizenship requirement, H 6139 Merit award scholarships Add citizenship requirement, H 6135 Nursing scholarship act Clarify citizenship requirement, H 6142 North American Indian tuition waiver Repeal, H 4666 Nursing scholarship program Repeal and return funds to general fund, H 6667 Part-time independent student grant program Clarify citizenship requirement, H 6143 Revise funding eligibility, sunset program, and return money to general fund, H 6672 Promise grant program Allow student to assign disbursement proceeds to local promise zone authority or community foundation, H 6650 Repeal, H 6671 Revise definition of state assessment test for eligibility, H 6413 Social studies assessment test results Add qualifying score as eligibility requirement for Michigan promise grant, S 482 Technology degree graduates Provide for student loan interest payment program for graduates of state universities, H 6333 Tobacco settlement revenues Return revenues allocated to Michigan merit scholarship program to general fund, H 6679 Tuition differential grants Add citizenship requirement, H 6140 Website Require site describing state financial aid programs, H 6346 Work-study program Clarify citizenship requirement, H 6141, H 6146

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 HIGHWAYS (Cont.) Name (Cont.) Harry Gast Parkway Designate renaming portion of M-63 as, H 4599 Hazen Shirley Kiki Cuyler Memorial Highway and George Edward (Ted) Seman Memorial Highway Designate portion of M-72 and portion of M-10 as, respectively, S 943 Veterans Memorial Highway Designate portion of M-62 as, S 630 Other High-occupancy vehicle lanes Establish, H 6415, S 1461 Signs Nonconforming signs Modify provision regarding, S 1370 Service club and religious sign structures Clarify issuance of permit, H 5919 Sign moratorium Eliminate, H 6005 Sign use Expand to include alternative fuels, H 5747, S 1124 HISTORY AND ARTS Other Film office and film advisory commission Modify powers, duties, and functions, H 5856, S 1183 Local historic districts act Modify enforcement, H 5952 Provide for enhanced enforcement provisions, H 6304 Ride your motorcycle to work day Establish, H 4534 HOLIDAYS Other Bo Schembechler day Designate, H 5563 HOUSING Affordable Housing and community development fund act Revise to include downtown areas, H 4657 Supportive housing property Provide for certification, H 6493 Condominium Bylaws Revise to include rights of co-owners regarding board of directors meeting and require notice of meetings, S 1334 Documents Clarify cost of documents provided to members of association upon request, H 6267 Housing development authority Aggregate principal amount limitation Extend issuance date of notes and bonds, H 5446 Downtown area Provide for definition, H 4658 Downtown area community and housing development fund Provide for definition, S 1243

HIGHER EDUCATION (Cont.) Generally Nursing programs Establish grant programs to support at colleges and universities, H 6399 Housing Smoking Prohibit in college dormitories, H 5074 Other Competitive scholarships Authorize use of Michigan guaranty agency operating funds for, S 1157 International terrorism Prohibit investing assets of Michigan education trust in companies doing business with countries that support, S 856 Website Require site disclosing salaries and other university expenditures, H 6347 Proprietary Massage schools Allow nominal fee for providing clinical services, H 5995 Research Intellectual property Revise exemption from freedom of information act for property created for state university or community college, H 6729 State universities In-state tuition Prohibit for illegal aliens, H 5991 Tuition In-state tuition rates Limit increases of state universities based on CPI in state Constitution, HJR LLL Police officers and firefighters Repeal tuition waiver, H 6669 Veterans Repeal tuition waiver and require reversion of money to general fund, H 6670 HIGHWAYS Bridges Mackinac bridge authority Create self-insured program, H 5965, S 1533 Construction and repair Community benefits agreement Require for transportation projects that require environmental impact study, H 6530 Repair and maintenance of roads Require private entities to contract with department of transportation, S 1320 Name Annie Oakley Memorial Trail Designate portions of US-127 as, H 4173 Elgie G. Hanna Memorial Highway Designate renaming portion of M-188 as, H 6029, S 1272 Gold Star Mothers Memorial Highway Designate renaming portion of M-55 as, S 84

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX HOUSING (Cont.) Housing development authority (Cont.) Income qualifier Increase for financing loan, S 1133 Individual or family development account program act Provide for authority to coordinate programs with, H 6549, S 1637 Mortgage foreclosure extension guarantee program Allow housing development authority to offer, S 1305 Recapture tax fund Establish, S 950 Refinance single-family homes Provide for waiver for bonds issued, H 5443 Refinancing program Allow housing development authority to offer, S 948 Single-family residences Expand financing for purchase of existing to include refinancing, S 951 State-backed loan eligibility Provide for requirement for valid Social Security number, H 6583 Inspection Multiple dwelling or rooming house rental units Revise period between inspections to 6 years, H 5206 Scope of application Provide for to include townships and timing of inspections be modified, S 635 Landlord and tenants Flood zone Require landlord disclosure when residential property resides on, H 6548 Foreclosure of property Require 30-day notice, H 5532 Other Financial assistance Provide for eligible members of armed forces to purchase home, H 5956 Housing trust fund Establish, H 6192 HUMAN SERVICES Adult foster care Adult foster care facility Revise definition, S 1163 Adult foster care licensing Require applicants to comply with same standards as their employees, S 1546 Background check Eliminate reference to funding from expired pilot program, H 6058 Revise implementation for long-term care employee, H 5894 Childrens services Child protection investigation checklist Require development and use, S 1421 Food assistance Bridge card fraud by merchant Clarify penalties, H 6374 Food assistance benefits Require distribution twice per month, H 4923, S 120

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HUMAN SERVICES (Cont.) Fraud Public assistance data Allow use cross-referenced with state employment tax data, H 5933 Medical services Medicaid program Revise liability for false or fraudulent claims, H 5757, S 1622 Nonemergency medical procedures Allow foster parents to authorize for foster children, H 6233 Other Financial exploitation Require reporting requirements for financial professionals and employees of financial institutions, H 5728 Human services employees Prohibit immunity, H 5931 Services or financial assistance Benefits Allow recipients to repay money received and provide for assistance and truancy amendments, H 5980 Revise fee eligibility requirements for obtaining, S 1300 Drug testing Require of welfare recipients, H 6580 Individual development accounts Allow for assistance to low-income individuals in purchase of energy-efficient products, S 1635 Voucher system Implement, H 5930 I INCOME TAX Checkoff Alternative fuels fund Provide for, H 6462, S 1467 Autism research fund Establish contribution designation, H 5526, S 958 Boy scouts of Michigan fund Provide for, H 6422 Childrens miracle network fund act Create, H 6193 Foster care trust fund Provide check-off option, H 6090 General fund Provide check-off option, S 1482 Girl scouts of Michigan fund Provide for, H 6466 Higher education fund Provide for check-off, S 1481 History, arts, and libraries fund Provide for check-off option, S 1353, S 1373 Home heating credit fund Provide for check-off option, H 4280 Law enforcement officers memorial monument fund Provide check-off option, H 5476

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 INCOME TAX (Cont.) Credit (Cont.) Food banks Allow tax credit for donations of food items to, S 150 Foreclosed home Provide tax incentive for buyer after May 1, H 6589 Gasoline purchase Provide for credit, H 6551 General fund Provide for charitable contributions to, H 6018 Health benefit plan Provide credit for new businesses for premiums paid for eligible, H 4619 Higher education learning promotion Create credit, H 6680 Historic preservation tax credits Extend carryforward to 30 years, S 1647 Revise to include easements, expedited review, and assignability, S 1378 Historical center Provide credit for contribution to, S 1250 Induced pluripotent stem cells Provide tax credit for companies engaged in research, H 6356 Interim controls and lead abatement activities Provide for cost, H 6156 Investments in state Provide for credit, H 6603 Low-income energy-efficiency accounts Provide for contributions into, S 1047 Production companies Provide credit for eligible, H 5844, S 1171 Residential renewable energy systems Create credit for purchase and installation, H 6006 Provide credit for purchase and installation, H 6447 Solar, wind, or water energy conversion devices Provide for credit, S 1335 Use tax on services Provide credit for costs incurred by businesses to comply with implementation, S 999 Vehicle donations Increase tax incentive, H 5775 Deductions Advance tuition payment fund Provide tax incentive for charitable contributions to, H 6263, H 6621 Angel investment Revise minimum requirement of initial investment, S 568 Fitness center memberships and exercise equipment Provide for deduction, H 5621 Hybrid vehicle Provide tax incentive for purchase, H 5603, H 6028 Long-term health care savings account Provide deduction for contributions to, S 1569 Natural disaster losses Provide deduction for losses totaling less than 10% of taxpayers adjusted gross income, H 6490 Production company Provide for initial investments in eligible, H 5845, S 1172

INCOME TAX (Cont.) Checkoff (Cont.) Military family relief fund Eliminate sunset and incorporate compliance with new contributions schedule, S 515 Incorporate into contributions schedule in 2010, H 4557, H 6314 Pregnant and parenting student services fund, ultrasound equipment fund, and childrens miracle network fund Provide for contributions designation, H 6194 School aid fund Provide for check-off option, S 1479 United way fund Provide check-off option, H 6026, S 1287 City Contributions to city Provide for check-off option for specified purposes, S 53 Collections Credit cards Allow use as payment option for state taxes, H 6392 Credit Alternative fuel vehicle Provide tax incentive for purchase, H 5876, S 1125 Beef or dairy farmers Provide tax incentive for mitigation actions by farmers located in modified accredited zone, S 1659 Biomass fuel Provide credit for amount expended to purchase, H 5624 Caring for parents in home Establish, S 1273 Charitable donations Extend deadline to qualify for tax credit, S 652 Discharge of indebtedness Provide for credit for qualified principal residence indebtedness, S 1402 Educational foundation Provide for charitable contributions to, H 6359 Donation or sale of land to state or private conservation organizations Provide for credit, H 5698, S 1069 Educational foundations and educational organizations Provide credit for donation to, S 1634 Eminent domain Establish credit for principal residence sold to or taken by state in political subdivision of state under power of, H 6709 Energy program Provide credit for residential use of qualified, S 1040 Energy-efficient home improvements and energyefficient residential structures Provide credit, H 6179 Provide credit for purchase of qualified home improvements and percentage of additional charges authorized under clean, renewable, and efficient energy act, S 1048

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX INCOME TAX (Cont.) Deductions (Cont.) Residence indebtedness Exclude discharge during 2005 or 2006 tax year from taxable income in 2008, H 6383 Taxpayers homestead Provide for losses associated with sale, H 5945 Forms Pensions, retirement, or Social Security benefits Require notification to seniors regarding taxpayers guide for deductions related to, H 6731 Home heating credit Income threshold Increase for credit, H 4255 Income Homestead property tax credit Provide for deduction of premiums paid for long-term care insurance policies for taxable income and household income under, H 6582 Wrongful imprisonment compensation act Exclude from income subject to tax compensation received under, H 4251 Other Autism research fund Create, H 5528, S 957 Boy scouts of Michigan fund act Create, H 6421 Education savings funds Expand methods for disbursement to include electronic funds transfer and eliminate money orders, H 6471 Foster care trust fund act Create, H 6089 Girl scouts of Michigan fund act Create, H 6467 Higher education fund act Create, S 1480 Historic rehabilitation credit Revise, H 6496 History, arts, and libraries fund Create, S 1374, S 1399 Home heating credit fund Establish, H 4064 Individual or family development account program act Provide for clarification and cleanup, H 6550, S 1636 Jobs training program Provide for redirect employment withholdings from state to community colleges for new, H 6185, S 1343 Long-term health care savings account act Create, S 1568 New markets small business incentive credits Create, H 6430, S 1626 Pension, annuity, or other deferred income payments Require withholdings upon request of payee, H 5777 United way fund Create, H 6025, S 1314

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INCOME TAX (Cont.) Property tax credit 401K and 50% of veteran disability payments Deduct from income tax penalty for early withdrawal and increase credit amount and income qualifiers, H 5971 Artists Provide tax credit for landlords who rent to, H 5948 Homestead credit Increase cap for taxpayers, S 1271 Homestead property tax credit Increase, H 6235, S 791, S 1065 Increase income eligibility, S 790 Income qualifier Eliminate phaseout and increase amount of credit, H 6501 Rate Graduated state income tax Provide for, HJR AAA Rate reduction Provide for, H 5989 Refunds Education savings account Provide for direct deposit of income tax refund into, H 6348 Returns Income taxes Provide for free online filing of Michigan, S 1064 INSURANCE Annuities Annuity sales Provide for regulation, H 6523 Essential Competition Eliminate requirement for finding reasonable degree of, H 5420, S 1023, S 1024, S 1025, S 1026 Insurance scoring Prohibit for personal insurance and provide for base rate adjustment, H 4412 Premium Allow adjustment, H 5558 Prohibit increasing during term of policy, H 4674 Premium discount plans Prohibit use of credit scores and require prior approval, S 1027 Rate filings Require application to commissioner or attorney general to have hearing, S 1029 Reimbursement for rates Permit for rates found excessive or based on unlawful rating factors, S 1028 Health Audiological screening, diagnosis, and treatment Provide for coverage, S 1447 Chiropractic service Limit coverage or reimbursement, H 6408 Data sharing Require between auto insurers and department of community health for Medicaid purposes, H 6710

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 INSURANCE (Cont.) No-fault (Cont.) Catastrophic claims association Increase membership on board, H 4678 Make subject to freedom of information act, S 1032 Require disclosures, S 1031 Require to comply with freedom of information act and open meetings act, H 4675 Revise membership, require annual audit, make subject to open meetings act and freedom of information act, and provide for amendments, S 1030 Chiropractic service Limit coverage or reimbursement, H 6407 Duty to deal fairly Provide for amendments, H 4998 Mini-tort recovery Increase, H 5838, S 1185 Motor vehicle repair facilities Prohibit insurer interests in, H 4778 Regulate and prohibit steering, H 6439 Negligent homicide Remove automobile insurance placement facility premium surcharges and add moving violations, H 6632, S 1576 Off-road vehicle Define and exempt from no-fault, H 5559 Paperless insurance verification system Provide for, H 5332 Personal insurance protection insurance (PIP) Allow individuals to waive coverage, H 5453 Provide for different benefit levels, S 1278 Provide for fee schedules for medical costs paid by, S 1279 Rate-making Provide for oversight and review, H 4993 Serious impairment of body function Modify definition, S 124 Statute of limitations and notice Provide for amendments, H 4994 Theft prevention authority Expand to include insurance fraud and house within automobile insurance placement facility, S 1438 Underwriting rules Eliminate rules based on failure of person to provide proof of insurance, S 1034, S 1035 Other Auditing procedures Provide for amendments, H 5722 Captive insurance companies Regulate, S 1061 Commission or rebate payments Permit to producers, H 6404 Long-term care insurance Provide provisions apply before June 1, 2007, H 6651 New markets tax credit Provide for against retaliatory tax, H 6429, S 1627 Quality assurance assessment fees Extend sunset on collection, H 6062 Remove sunset on collection, H 5249

INSURANCE (Cont.) Health (Cont.) Dental services Provide for explanation of benefits, H 5776 Health care professional credentialing Require use of uniform, standard, electronic application, H 5743, S 1072 Individual health benefit plans Regulate, H 5282 Pap smears Require be covered, H 6051 Small employer Include professional employer organizations in definition, H 6600 Health care corporations Audiological screening, diagnosis, and treatment Provide for coverage, S 1448 Chiropractic service Limit coverage or reimbursement, H 6409 Domestic stock insurer owned by health care corporation Clarify ability to own subsidiaries, S 1623 Forensic audits Require, H 6023 Health care service Prohibit including as covered benefit if copayment or deductible higher than certain amount, H 5767 Nongroup coverage Require to comply with insurance code and provide for amendments, H 5283 Pap smears Require be covered, H 6052 Insurers Admissions application Require additional financial statements of controlling individuals be confidential, H 5675 Benefits Expand remedies for failure to timely pay to include attorney fee, H 6125 Life and health insurance examination results Provide for provision relating to annual report, S 1478 Premium adjustments Allow for individuals who engage in certain behaviors, H 5631 Life Discretionary group life insurance Modify, S 1508 Limited death benefit policy Define and provide for amendments, H 6494, S 1534 Military personnel life insurance Provide procedure to safeguard termination for active duty personnel, S 748 No-fault Accident victims Provide for charges, claims forms, and billing for providers rendering services in care of, S 1282 Automobile insurance Require notification to secretary of state for expired, terminated, or canceled, S 1544

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX INSURANCE (Cont.) Producers Good moral character act Require commissioner to follow in licensing producer, H 6733 Insurance producers license Clarify issuance, S 1401 Modify applicant procedures and clarify requirements for waiver of examination, S 1477 Modify approval process for issuance, S 1344 Registered insurance agent Modify program of study, S 1476 Renewal Modify continuing education term, S 1475 Prudent purchaser agreements Chiropractic service Limit coverage or reimbursement, H 6410 Unfair trade practices Location of insureds residence Prohibit rates based on, H 6012 J JUVENILES Criminal procedure Identity theft victims Provide for enhanced restitution, H 6098 Juvenile competency and culpability Clarify, H 6525, H 6526 Other Public ward Prohibit state from paying for services for placement in child placing agency or child care institution not accredited, H 5836 Prohibit state funds to cover cost of court entering disposition to place juvenile in public or private institution not accredited, H 5837 Youth rehabilitation services Clarify setting of per diem rates, H 5699 L LABOR Civil service employment Pay increases Provide for limitation on state from authorizing for classes of state employees, HJR KKK Privatized state service Require conditions for privatizing and disclosure of information concerning, H 6111 Collective bargaining Right to work state Create, H 4454 Right to work zones Provide for creation, S 1457 Fair employment practices Credit history Prohibit use in hiring process, H 4887 Employee discharge Prohibit when unauthorized alien retained, H 6332

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LABOR (Cont.) Fair employment practices (Cont.) Employee termination Prohibit on basis of legal conduct occurring during nonworking hours, H 4532 Employment decisions Provide for prohibition against decisions based on health or illness of employees family member, H 4927 Employment discrimination Prohibit based on physical attributes or fitness, H 4926 Illegal aliens Provide for civil sanctions for employers who hire, H 6327 Provide penalties for employer to knowingly employ, H 6328 Job security Provide for returning military personnel and provide remedies for noncompliance, S 192 Pay equity commission Establish, H 4627 Person not authorized to work in United States Prohibit employers hiring or continuing to employ and establish penalties, S 1216 Pregnant law enforcement officers Prohibit unpaid leave for, H 6226 Prevailing wage compliance Establish requirement for and legal workers to perform labor on state contracts, H 5783 Undocumented workers Prohibit awarding state government contracts to businesses that employ, S 1016 Volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service workers job protection act Create, S 1199 Health and safety Health insurance coverage Provide for fee payable by employers based on provision of and earmark for Medicaid program, S 87 Toilets for employees Establish general contractor of construction site responsible for providing appropriate number, H 5064 Workplace ergonomics Prohibit promulgation of rules regarding, S 843 Hours and wages Adoption leave Provide for, H 5261 Minimum wage eligibility Modify for domestic service employment, H 5672 Job training Jobs and training program Create, H 6013 Other Tax-deferred investments Modify bidding process provision, H 6607 Time off from work Provide to victims of felonies to attend court proceedings, H 5900

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Electrical devices to incapacitate persons Allow for possession and operation for holders of concealed weapons permits, H 5754 Allow for possession and operation for reserve peace officers, S 519 Allow for possession and operation for reserve peace officers, auxiliary officers, and reserve officers, H 6199 Firearms training and qualification Clarify standards for former law enforcement officers to carry firearms for purposes of federal law allowing carrying of concealed weapons, H 4611 Justice system funds Provide for distribution to pay for costs associated with criminal sexual conduct, S 1618 Licenses and databases Restrict contents and disclosure, H 5605 Private college campus security act Enact, H 6109 Peace officers Capitol security officers Confer peace officer powers and require be trained and certified as law enforcement officers, H 6147 Reports Senior medical alert program Provide for, H 4819 State police Dismissal procedure Modify, S 1537 Law enforcement standards commission Allow to collect fee for administering private college campus security act, H 6110 LEGISLATURE Legislative agencies Impact analysis Require on bill proposals, SJR Q Legislators Health care benefits Require legislators to pay percentage of cost, H 6004 Office account Transfer balance at end of fiscal year to general fund, S 1363 Reforms Provide for term limits, 1-year moratorium on lobbying for state officials, and reduced compensation for state legislators with unexcused absences, SJR O Salary and health care Revise and repeal term limits for legislators, HJR EEE Term limits Repeal, HJR FFF Other Capitol public improvement fund Create, S 1362 Shared power organizational agreement Create in House of Representatives, HJR QQ Statutory mandates commission Modify, H 6741, H 6756

LABOR (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Time off from work (Cont.) Provide to victims of juvenile offenders to attend court proceedings, H 5902 Provide to victims of serious misdemeanors to attend court proceedings, H 5901 Unpaid leave Allow for immediate family members of military personnel being deployed, H 5632 Public service employment Bargaining Clarify prohibited subjects as to contracted services, H 6344 Binding arbitration Provide for county corrections officers, H 6112 Health care benefits Require employee contribution toward cost for public sector employees, H 5772 Residency requirement Modify for public employees, H 5671 Teacher strikes Provide for changes in provisions concerning, S 1673 LAND USE Farmland and open space Open space easements Allow relinquishment if land used for crops for energy production, H 5749, S 1127 Land division Land preserved from development Exempt from limit on number of parcels under land division act, H 4052 Landlocked cemeteries Prohibit in platting process, H 5589 Planning Joint planning commission Provide for phased transfer of powers and duties, S 115 Planning law consolidation Provide for, S 206 Zoning and growth management Public participation Provide for sanctions for filing lawsuits intended to limit, H 6394 Zoning enabling act Make corrective and technical revisions, H 5032 LAW Other Individual Specify definition to include fetus, S 1650 LAW ENFORCEMENT Investigations Crime prevention and privacy compact Allow participation by state, S 1413 Other Criminal justice agencies Provide for access to databases by, H 6554

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX LEGISLATURE (Cont.) Sessions Unicameral legislature, independent redistricting commission, legislative salary and benefit revisions, and other legislative changes Provide for, HJR SS LIENS Construction Construction liens Allow on government property, S 1671 Foreclosure Mortgage foreclosures Provide for prohibition given by active military personnel, S 749 Mortgages Foreclosure purchaser Limit inclusion of expenses paid in amount required be paid to redeem mortgage, S 1390 Other Commercial real estate brokers lien Create, S 1313 Financing statements Adopt procedure for public official or spouse to contest fraudulent statement, H 5934 Require filing office to reject under uniform commercial code, S 1236 Require signature of debtor or record owner for sufficiency under uniform commercial code, H 6647 Moldmakers liens Modify, H 6693 Property liens Require notice to owner of lien filed with register of deeds under uniform commercial code, H 6231 Special tools liens Modify, H 6692 Provide for interest and attorney fees, H 5764 LIQUOR Beer Beer festivals Provide for issuance of special licenses to organizations for conducting, H 6188, S 1351 Brewpubs beer sale Allow direct sale to special license holder, S 1352 Promoting beer Allow direct sale of beer by brewpubs to special license holder for issuance of special licenses to organizations, H 6187 Distribution Alcoholic liquor Modify provision relating to sale, delivery, or importation, H 6644 Drinking age Minor in possession (MIP) Revise penalties, S 1604 Hours Sunday sale of alcohol Revise prohibition, H 6043

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LIQUOR (Cont.) Licenses Applications Establish fee to expedite processing, S 1202 Continuing care retirement center liquor license Create, S 1558 Detroit casinos Allow alcohol served in, S 1513 Hotel premises Revise allowance of activities regarding serving alcohol, S 1514 Liquor license and operator of motor vehicle fuel pumps Revise population requirement for holder in city, incorporated village, or township, H 4179 On-premises or quota license Clarify application process when unavailable in jurisdiction, S 471 Small distiller Allow offering off-site tasting on facilities operated by distiller, S 1595 Provide for issuance of license, H 5925 Wine consumption Create issuance of class W license for on- and offpremises and allow samplings, H 6306 Other Intoxicated individual Clarify serving alcohol to, H 4684 Retail sales Beer kegs Require tagging, H 6590 Ownership or marketing Revise and clarify prohibition for entities, S 1624 Tax Tourism and convention business Modify provision regarding tax imposed for programs to promote, S 1632 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Authorities County promise authority act Create, H 6484 Recreational authorities act Revise to include school districts, S 1619 Regional infrastructure authority Create, H 5613 Zoological authority Permit any county to create, S 1135 Bonds Municipal security Provide for requirements for issuance, H 6737 Negotiable bonds Provide for purpose of defraying all or part of costs for building authorities issuing, H 6619 Financing Certificates of deposit Authorize investment in, H 6298, S 1517 Fixed annuities or fixed-indexed annuities Provide for investment option in, S 1221 Gas and oil trust funds Expand options for investments, S 658

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 MENTAL HEALTH (Cont.) Community mental health (Cont.) Community mental health services authority Expand powers of governing board, S 1070 Consolidation plan Create, H 6080 Jail diversion program Revise for individuals with mental illness or disability, H 6305 Guardians Mental health treatment Allow guardians authority to consent, H 6084 Other Assessment language Clarify for people needing treatment, H 6083 Employee background checks Establish requirement for mental health facilities to incur costs related to, H 6057 Grievance process Modify local process and request for external review, H 6079 Medicaid fair hearing process Clarify, H 6081 Mental health statewide internal service fund Implement, H 6248 Mental illness and developmentally disabled offices Separate, H 6076 Priority client status Provide for uniform statewide criteria for, H 6077 Psychiatric directives and records access Provide for family of deceased, H 6074 Recipient rights Applicants denied services Establish standardized database and statewide reporting system to track, H 6075 Commission recommendations Provide for, H 6071 Recipient rights office Allow to examine fatalities and events for possible violations, H 6072 MILITARY AFFAIRS Other Film industry productions Provide for provision to allow cost-free use of state property, H 5852, S 1179 Michigan emergency volunteers Revise reference to Michigan homeland security volunteers, H 5143 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury Provide for requirement to provide returning reservists with questionnaires, S 731 MOBILE HOMES Other Assessment tax Provide for penalties for park owners who fail to remit, S 111

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (Cont.) Financing (Cont.) Health and safety fund Clarify distribution, H 6405, S 1633 Park operations and maintenance Expand options for investments of special revenue funds consisting of payments for, S 1253 Refunding obligation Provide for issuance, H 6736 Intergovernmental affairs Group self-insurance pool Eliminate exception to provide benefits, S 114 Other Adult entertainment business employees act Create local regulation, S 1612 Ethics boards Require local, H 6499 Film industry productions Provide for provision to allow cost-free use of local government property, S 1182 Filming location access act Create for local government, H 5855 Fingerprinting Allow for applicants or licensees in occupations for purpose of receiving state and national criminal history record information, H 5543 Allow for individuals for purpose of receiving state and national criminal history record information, S 968 Funeral protests and demonstrations Amend conditions for issuing permits, S 1256 Order Expand penalties for noncompliance to include blight violation, H 5319 Rehabilitate blighted property Allow municipalities and financial institutions working together to grant loans to private property owners, H 5768 Residency requirement Provide for municipal employees in population of more than 800,000, H 5670 Undocumented workers Prohibit local government contracts to businesses that employ, S 1017 Port authorities Michigan port authority Create authority and prescribe duties, H 5592 Public services City-managed water and sewer systems Provide for regionalization, S 1050 M MENTAL HEALTH Code Reimbursed services Amend array of services and provide changes, H 6082 Community mental health Community mental health facility Provide for authority to place into temporary receivership and appoint new director, H 6078

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX N NATURAL RESOURCES Fishing Spearing fish Allow department to regulate season, H 6271 Extend, S 1331 Forests Forestland sale Allow and earmark percentage of revenue for endowment account, H 5871 Reverter relinquishment Provide for on municipal forest prime lands, H 5648, S 1037 Funding Natural resources trust fund Increase allowable annual expenditures and provide for issuance of bonds, H 6002, S 1257 Require consideration of funding trails that intersect downtown areas, S 978 Reverse vending machines Allow use of cleanup and redevelopment trust fund for grants to retrofit, H 6440 Snowmobile registration fee Increase, S 1489 Snowmobile trail easement subaccount Establish permanent and earmark portion of registration fee for, S 1490 Waterways account Provide for allowable expenditures, S 1327 Gas and oil Carbon dioxide injection into oil reservoirs Modify unitization provision relating to, S 1453 Leased state lands Require diligent development as condition for entry of new leases, H 6531, S 1520 Oil and gas contracts Require department to furnish information regarding to Michigan green energy authority, S 1184 Rental rates Increase for land not in production of oil and gas, H 6532, S 1522 Royalty paid Increase for oil and gas produced from state land and provide for working interest share be deposited in renewable energy fund, H 6533, S 1521 Severed oil and gas rights Require divestiture of rights by department of natural resources, H 6581 Great Lakes Great Lakes-St. Lawrence river basin water resources compact Ratify, S 212 Submerged log recovery Eliminate moratorium, H 5685 Hunting Bear and bobcat hunting Eliminate participation license, H 5331

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NATURAL RESOURCES (Cont.) Hunting (Cont.) Crossbow hunting permit Allow issuance to individuals with temporary disabilities, H 6470, S 510 Modify eligibility requirements, H 5741 Disabled hunters using ATV Allow to use flag for identification, S 1498 Disabled veterans Designate deer hunting season to correspond with special youth hunt, H 5031 Elk and bear permits Provide for annual auction of number, H 5740 Exotic mammals in enclosures Prohibit hunting, H 6319 Hunter safety course Allow waiver for individuals with valid concealed pistol license, H 5957 Hunting behind fence Provide for prohibition for fence having perimeter greater than 2 miles, H 6402 Hunting, fishing, and fur harvester license applicants Provide for link to voter registration application website, H 6464 Modified bows Allow commission of natural resources to regulate use for hunting, S 572 Out-of-season hunting permits Increase issuance of number of designated shooters for deer-related crop damage, H 6424 Tranquilizer shots Prohibit use, S 531 Inland lakes Lake board dissolution Clarify procedure, H 5630 Nonnative species Yellow flag iris Remove from prohibited aquatic plant species, S 1466 Other Boat launch fees Eliminate DNR fees, H 5839 Easements Revise policy for granting across state-owned land, H 4981 Emergency recreational water access loan program Create for dredging due to low water levels, H 6293 Film industry production Expressly recognize in statute authority of DNR director to authorize free use of DNR-controlled property, H 5853 Provide for provision to allow cost-free use of state property, S 1180 Gift cards Expand types of transactions which cards issued by department of natural resources may be used, S 338 Off-road vehicle operation Allow local jurisdictions to approve operation on road shoulders and provide for creation of local funds for enforcement and environmental remediation, H 4323 Revise requirements of operation by child for organized events, S 296

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 OCCUPATIONS (Cont.) Construction (Cont.) Building officials and inspectors Increase registration fees, H 4848 Fire sprinkler systems Provide for licensure and endorsement of individuals installing and servicing, H 6353, S 1486 Cosmetologists Mobile salon services Provide for permit, H 6127 Shampoo services Expand services performed in cosmetology establishment to students, S 1057 Counselors Psychological test or psychological evaluation Prohibit in any judicial proceeding introduction of evidence regarding, H 6659 Revise child protection law to prohibit as privileged communication disclosure of information regarding, H 6664 Revise circuit court family counseling services act to prohibit as privileged communication disclosure of information regarding, H 6662 Revise friend of the court act to prohibit as privileged communication disclosure of information regarding, H 6663 Revise public health code to prohibit as privileged communication disclosure of information regarding, H 6661 Dentists Dental amalgam Require separating from wastewater, H 6307, S 1310 Electricians Licensure without examination Provide for reciprocity agreements, S 1220 Professional electricians Increase license fees, H 4844 Health care professions Abuses and neglect Expand to health care providers mandatory reporting requirements of suspected, H 5726 Professional license renewal Provide waiver for active military personnel, H 6269 Speech-language pathologists Provide for licensure, S 493 Hearing aid Hearing aid dealers, salespersons, and trainees Require continuing education, H 6180 Individual licensing and regulation Boiler operators and stationary engineers Allow registration, H 4216 Nurse licensing Require nursing board to publish statistics regarding examinations, H 6274 Inspectors Home inspection services Provide for licensure and regulation and require disclosures and contract provisions, H 6088

NATURAL RESOURCES (Cont.) Wetlands Location of proposed activity Set forth criteria for determining whether alternative exists, H 5762 Permit program Surrender federal delegation, S 1112 Wildlife Promulgating regulation Correct reference to federal department under Pittman-Robertson act, H 5771 Raptors taken for falconry Eliminate sunset, H 5697, H 5983, S 1085 O OCCUPATIONS Accounting Certified public accountants Modify provisions relating to licensing and registration, H 5936 Acupuncturists Title use Expand use by registrants, S 1507 Appraisers Appraisal based upon certain outcomes Provide for prohibition on setting, developing, and communicating, H 4054 Architects, professional engineers, and surveyors Violations of code Increase remedies and penalties regarding professionals, S 1515 Athletics Unarmed combat regulatory act Modify insurance coverage provision regarding elimination contests, H 6364 Business licensing and regulation Nonferrous metals Provide for reporting requirements for dealers, H 6181, S 1358 Professional employer organizations Define and license, H 6601 Unauthorized aliens Provide for license sanctions and penalties for knowingly employing, H 6330 Chiropractors Chiropractors Amend scope of practice, H 6201 Revise scope of practice, H 5759 Code Combat zone Revise reference to mobilized for military duty, S 606 Corporate license fee Modify for qualifying officers, S 1233 Person not authorized to work in United States Prohibit contractor licensed under occupational code hiring or continuing to employ, S 1215 Construction Boiler removal Allow if individual has hydronic heating and cooling license, S 651

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX OCCUPATIONS (Cont.) Junk and secondhand dealers Metallic items Regulate receipt and sale by secondhand dealers and provide for state licensure, S 1089 Scrap copper Provide requirement for scrap dealers to obtain picture identification from seller and require record disclosure to law enforcement agencies, H 5694 Scrap metal processors Provide for licensing, S 720 Scrap or secondhand dealers Regulate sale of materials to, H 6003 Landscape architects Landscape architects Provide for licensure, H 5025, S 382 Licensing fees Landscape architects Revise licensing fee, H 5026, S 383 Parking lots Provide for licensing, S 1240 Lobbyists Gift Revise definition regarding legal defense funds and clarify issuance of process for declaratory rulings, S 1263 Mechanical contractors Mechanical contractors Increase examination and licensing fees, H 4846 Other Scrap processors Regulate as secondhand or junk dealers, H 6017, S 1254 Tanning facilities Provide for licensure, H 4146 Vehicle scrap metal processors and automotive recyclers Provide for requirement to obtain picture identification and information from seller and require maintenance of records, S 1113 Pharmacists Pharmacist Provide requirement to fill prescriptions without bias, H 6049, S 1357 Physicians Individuals with medical conditions Provide for reporting requirements to secretary of state, S 1414 Physicians assistants Limited liability company or professional corporation Clarify ability to form for physicians or physicians assistants, S 1529 Plumbers Professional plumbers Increase licensing fees, H 4843 Private detectives Licensed professional investigator Revise definition and qualifications and clarify conduct of activities, H 5274

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OCCUPATIONS (Cont.) Real estate Exclusive service provision agreement Clarify real estate broker responsibilities under, H 4416 Provide as part of agency disclosure real estate broker responsibilities under, H 4417 Promotional sale of out-of-state lands Eliminate submission to department regarding lands exempt from land sales act, H 6390 Real estate appraisers board Provide for additional membership for certified residential real estate appraisers, S 1364 Real estate brokers license and salespersons license Eliminate requirement to display in place of business, H 5270 Real estate listing Require link to department of treasury property tax estimate, S 1354 Residential builders Residential builder or residential maintenance and alteration contractor salesperson Modify definition, H 6416 Security guards Private security police Regulate, H 6317 Security guard Modify eligibility, H 6316 Vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities Written estimate requirement Increase limit, H 5652 P PROBATE Guardians and conservators Bond Require if protected individual has liquid assets over limit, H 5188 Conservator appointment Require court to consider if person under guardianship has liquid assets of more than limit, H 5186 Expedited ex-parte financial protection orders Provide for process, S 1312 Incapacitated Define rights, H 5499 Protected individuals home Require prior court approval of power of conservator to mortgage or place lien on, H 5187 Other Name change Require proof of citizenship and residency, S 915 Notice of petition Provide exception of requirement for petition for name change be published for minor if noncustodial parents parental rights terminated, H 6212 Powers of attorney Agent responsibilities Require written acknowledgment of agent appointed under power of attorney, H 5729

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 PROPERTY (Cont.) Conveyances (Cont.) Ingham county Exchange state-owned property for other property, H 6094 Iosco county Provide for sale of state-owned property, H 6268 Lapeer county Provide for transfer of state-owned property, S 523 Lenawee county Provide for transfer of state-owned property, H 6762 Reversionary interest Provide for transfer in part of state-owned property previously conveyed, H 4965 State-owned surplus property Provide for transfer of parcels, S 1443 Tuscola county Provide for conveyance of state-owned property, H 6457 Wayne county Provide for conveyance of state-owned property, H 6053, S 1403 Land contracts Renting home Provide for provision regarding home sold on land contract sale, H 6578 Land sales Convey state property Expand authority of department of management and budget, H 6585 Land sales act Repeal, H 6391 Seller disclosure form Revise signature requirements, H 5688 Leases Wind lease Modify contract rescinding period for, H 6519 Other Barriers on trails Limit and regulate use of chains as, H 6463 Deeds Revise recording and other documents by register of deeds, S 927 Maintenance of vacant property Enhance requirements, H 6380 Recording instruments Increase fee and earmark for Michigan historic preservation fund, S 1432 Trespass No trespassing area Prohibit placing purple paint marks on property of another without permission designating, H 4894 PROPERTY TAX Appeals Board of review Provide for alternative start dates, S 209 Homestead exemption Modify appeal process regarding succeeding years, H 5597

PROBATE (Cont.) Trusts Certification of trust Clarify existence and authority that attorney signature 1 alternative, H 6223 Personal property trust perpetuities act Create, H 5909 Revise reference in uniform statutory rule against perpetuities to reflect change in short title and extend effect of act to real property, H 6540 Revise to include real property, H 6539 Powers of appointment act of 1967 Amend to conform to Michigan trust code, H 6718 Revised statutes of 1846 chapter 81 and Michigan trust code Resolve conflicts between, H 6717, H 6720 Statutory rule against perpetuities Limit application to real property and make inoperable language governing exercising power of appointment, H 4602 Trust code Enact, H 6716 Uniform fraudulent transfer act Amend to conform to Michigan trust code, H 6719 Wills and estates Benefits forfeiture and revocation Provide for conviction of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly individual, S 1116 Provide for individuals who abused, neglected, or exploited decedent, H 5727 Decedent remains Require final disposition directions left by decedent be followed, S 1599 Funeral, burial, or cremation decisions Allow individual to designate person to make decisions and require individuals instructions be followed, H 6095 Guardian power Include psychiatric hospitalization and mental health outpatient care, H 6073 Inheritance forfeiture Provide for individual who abuses, neglects, or steals from vulnerable adult, S 1293 Personal representative fees Allow interested person to request itemized time statement, H 6290 PROPERTY Conveyances Cheboygan county Provide for conveyance of state-owned property, H 6475 City of Lansing Receive property previously conveyed by state from Lansing and reconvey with altered usage restrictions, H 5184 Clinton county Allow for conveyance of state-owned property, H 6403

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX PROPERTY TAX (Cont.) Assessments Additions Revise definition, H 5802 Alternative energy improvements Exclude from definition of additions, S 1336 Alternative tax day Provide for property destroyed as result of catastrophic loss, H 6378 Assessment calculation Require based on single-year sales ratio study, S 1460 Assessment increase Revise, S 1496 Assessment notice Revise time to 30 days, H 5646 Commercial rental property Revise assessment, H 5286 Maple syrup production Include in definition of agricultural use, H 5677 New residential property Prohibit assessor from including value of residential dwelling for assessment purposes until dwelling occupied, H 6448, S 1247 New-built homes Do not assess until house occupied, H 5801 Nonprofit and habitat for humanity homes Assess at sale price, S 1416 Property tax reform plan Provide for, H 5647 Taxable value Amend Constitution to provide for limitation based on change in SEV, HJR III Implement limitation based on change in SEV, H 6337 Limit increase upon transfer, HJR MM Limit increase when market value increases by less than 5% or rate of inflation, HJR LL, SJR P Revise calculation, HJR DDD Transfer of ownership Exempt provision on leased lands, H 5869 Provide for property by domestic nonprofit corporations, H 6438 Classification Maple syrup production Classify as agricultural property, H 5680 Delinquent taxes Delinquent taxes notice Revise, H 6165 Foreclosing property Allow stay for unpaid property taxes if stay of mortgage foreclosure ordered, S 1307 Revise notice of judgment, H 6171 Foreclosure, forfeiture, and sale Modify number of years before property subjected to, H 6020 Foreclosure petition Revise eligibility requirements to withhold property from, H 6169

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PROPERTY TAX (Cont.) Delinquent taxes (Cont.) Forfeiture Permit waiver for additional interest upon, H 6168 Revise first notice, H 6166 Revise second notice, H 6167 Show cause hearing and foreclosure hearing Revise notice requirements, H 6170 Tax reverted clean title act Provide for amendments, H 6761 Water and utility bills Exclude as items included for delinquent taxes, H 6164 Exemptions Acreage limitation Eliminate on exemption for organizations and associations H 6437, S 1449 Agricultural equipment Provide for tax incentive for use capable of harvesting grain and biomass, H 5874, S 1119 Agricultural purposes Expand definition of property used to include parcels of property in wildlife risk mitigation plan, S 1661 Business personal property Expand exemption eligibility to border counties, S 1281 Cattle producers Provide for tax incentive in modified accredited zone, S 1660 Disabled veterans Exempt property, H 6190 Fraternal and veterans organizations Exempt real and personal property, H 5864 New construction Exempt for period, H 5959 New home Exempt increase in taxable value if purchased by eligible senior citizen, S 1232 Newly-constructed homes Exempt first-time transfer from state real estate transfer tax, H 6318 Nonprofit senior citizen and disabled person housing Revise exemption, H 5437 Poverty exemption Revise, H 6162 Renewable energy generation Exempt improvements associated with, H 5955 Residential real estate Exempt from mills levied for school operating purposes, S 1359 Residential wind energy system Exempt, H 6117 Retirement systems investment Eliminate tax-exempt status on property acquired for, H 4487 Senior citizens Establish limitation on taxable value, H 5649 Senior housing Provide for tax exemption when property rehabilitated by limited dividend housing corporation, H 6283, S 1491

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 PROPERTY TAX (Cont.) Personal property (Cont.) Taxes levied Allow local unit to opt out of collection if amount due under certain amount and revise time period for write-off of delinquent personal property taxes, H 6241 Wind energy systems Include foundation, easement, and right of way in definition of personal property, H 4247 Principal residence exemption Active duty individual Allow to retain exemption for renting out principal residence while away, S 886 Additional principal residence Allow exemption on 2 properties up to 3 years, H 4215 Audit principal residence Revise county election for exemptions, H 5870, S 1239 Conditional rescission of exemption Expand eligibility for principal residence to inherited estates, H 6472 Eligibility Clarify for individuals, S 1274 Provide for principal residence exemption if filed after May 1, H 6030 Foreclosed property Clarify to retain principal residence exemption, H 6482 Preapproval process Create for homestead property tax exemptions for individuals purchasing foreclosed homes, H 6452 Second principal residence Extend deadline to file affidavit for exemption, S 1410 Special assessments Police and fire special assessments Clarify definition of tax-exempt land, S 1286 Require voter approval for creation of district, H 5644 Private road improvements Expand options for criteria used to assess residents, H 6514 Unitwide special assessments Require voter approval, H 5643 State education tax Promise zones Establish and provide funding through state education tax revenue, H 5375, S 861 Tax tribunal Evening hearing Repeal requirement for in small claims division if requested, H 4437 Fees Provide for issuance of proposed decisions and determination, H 4434 Mediators and mediation process Provide for certification, H 4433

PROPERTY TAX (Cont.) Exemptions (Cont.) Solar, wind, or water energy conversion devices Exempt certified, H 6609 Stem cell research Exempt real and personal property used primarily for, H 6358 Vegetative filter strips Exempt, S 1605 Millage Impact statement Require on proposal of tax burden based on mills levied, H 5641 Other Assessment change Revise notice, H 6163 Business audit Prohibit disclosure for real or personal property, H 4948 Ownership transfer Require separate disclosure statement signed by buyer and seller, real estate agent, or closing agent stating anticipated amount of taxes following, H 5882 Supportive housing Create specific tax, H 5438 Payment and collection Agricultural lands Clarify eligibility for property tax deferment, H 5778 Delinquent property tax fees deferred Modify eligibility for individuals, H 4257 Millages Move to summer collection, S 1186 Payment and remittance deadline Clarify, H 6623 Reimbursement to local government Establish fund for lost fees, H 5978 School delinquent taxes Require to conform to state process, S 1433 Summer tax levy Establish due date uniform in all jurisdictions, H 5618 Tax payments date Require postmark to serve as, H 6108 Personal property Aerotropolis zone Provide exemption for property in, H 6505 Automotive gasoline fuel efficiency application Provide for tax incentive for research development and manufacture, H 6362 Leased personal property Revise classification, H 6371 Maple syrup equipment and activities Exempt from personal property tax, H 5678, H 6401 New personal property Exempt for eligible taxpayers, H 5896 Revise exemption, S 980 Photovoltaic energy technology business Exempt personal property, H 5899, S 1214

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX PROPERTY TAX (Cont.) Tax tribunal (Cont.) Members Remove restriction on number from same occupation, H 4435 Small claims hearings Modify, H 4436 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS Ethics Elected officials Require disclosure of contributions to legal defense funds, H 4001 Require to report source of travel expenses, H 4142 Incompatible public offices act Expand exceptions to include corridor improvement authority, H 6243, S 1499 Revise provision for performing additional services, S 1409 School board member Allow volunteer service in school district, H 4220 Other Lawsuit settlements Establish restrictions on expenditure of proceeds, H 6459 Travel restrictions Provide for, S 1458 State Chief administrative officer Create, HJR BBB Poet laureate office Create, S 1229 Transportation commissioner Eliminate bonding requirements, H 6605 PUBLIC UTILITIES Consumer services Green energy programs Require electric suppliers to provide option to customers, S 1041 Late payment charge Prohibit charging customers until 30 days after service rendered, H 6734 Utility shut-off notification Establish written method, H 5593 Electric utilities Cost of service Modify rates, H 6755 Electric cooperative member-regulation act Create, H 5383 Electric service providers Require to comply with portfolio standard for renewable energy, H 4562 Future capacity and energy needs Create procedure for access, S 427 Renewable sources Provide for requirement for utilities to produce portion of electricity for sale through, S 385 Other 21st century energy plan Provide for, S 947

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PUBLIC UTILITIES (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Low-income energy account program Create, S 1046 Metropolitan authority Revise utilization of interest and earnings, H 6044 Renewable energy commission Create, S 1045 Steam cost recovery Provide for, H 5798 Utilities regulation Provide for amendments to 1939 PA 3, H 5524, H 6685 Public service commission Integrated gasification combined cycle plant Allow recovery, S 1165 R RECORDS Adoption Birth certificate Allow issuance of certified copy of original to adopted individuals, H 4896 Birth Birth certificate Provide for free certified copy for homeless individual, H 6288 Provide for free certified copy for indigent persons, S 1435 Other Certified records Clarify who authorized to request and receive, H 4233 Public Mortgage documents Revise permanent indexes and recording procedures, S 1160 RECREATION Outdoor activities Recreational fees Require waiver for veterans, H 5189 Snowboarding or skiing Require snowboarder or skier to wear helmet, H 5628 Snowmobile noise emission Provide standard, S 530 State parks Entrance fee Provide waiver for 2 weekends each year, H 6203 Motor vehicle pass Create transferable, H 6461 RETIREMENT Forfeiture Public employee pension forfeiture Allow for offenses, HJR VV Investments Investing assets Prohibit in corporation doing business with Iran, H 4903

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 RETIREMENT (Cont.) State employees (Cont.) Pension and benefits Allow continuation for employment of retired state employee, H 6579 Pension benefits to retired state employees Amend definition, H 5636 Postretirement adjustments Provide for, H 6713 Reemployment of retired nursing staff Modify provision relating to department of corrections, H 6643 Retirement board Modify membership eligibility, H 6120 Third-party contractors Allow state retirees, S 1542 State police Employee retirement health care funds Provide for consolidation, H 6119 Internal revenue service rules Provide for updates for compliance with, H 6637, S 1640 REVENUE SHARING Other Revenue sharing reduction Provide for noncompliance with local government motor vehicle regulation act, H 5507 Revenue sharing reserve fund Clarify deposit requirements, S 1550 Statutory Distribution increase Provide for cities, H 6001 S SALES TAX Collections Automobile purchases Provide for sales tax waiver, H 6764 Diesel fuel purchases Exempt sales tax collections for period, H 6266 Distribution formula Revise and earmark for Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund, H 5629 Gasoline sales tax Exempt collection for period, H 6132 Modify distribution when price exceeds $3.00 per gallon and earmark into Michigan transportation fund, H 6296 Hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle Provide exemption on tax on difference between price and price of traditionally fueled automobile, H 6384 Renewable fuel vehicles Modify collection of sales tax to 4%, H 5875, S 1197 Sales tax increase Allow local option and earmark revenue into transportation fund, HJR HHH

RETIREMENT (Cont.) Investments (Cont.) Investing assets (Cont.) Prohibit with companies doing business with certain countries, H 5998, S 847 Public employee retirement system investment act Modify, H 6500, S 1573 Sudanese business or interest Require treasurer to divest state funds in, H 4854 Judges Employee retirement health care funds Provide for consolidation with employee health care funds, H 5546 Internal revenue service rules Provide for updates for compliance with, H 6639, S 1642 Retirement allowance Increase for judges, H 4425, S 524 Legislative Health care benefits Move administration to office of retirement, H 6118 Require retired legislators to pay 25% of costs, H 6245 Internal revenue service rules Provide for updates for compliance with, H 6640, S 1641 Other Public employee retirement health care trust Provide for, H 5913 Public school employees 6-year maximum employment after retirement Extend to 10 years, H 4593 Disability Adjust retirement allowance for member who subsequently retires, S 1384 Employees called for active duty Allow to count toward retirement, H 4977 Internal revenue service rules Provide for updates for compliance with, H 6638, S 1638 Postretirement adjustments Provide for, H 6712 Reciprocal retirement system Retirement allowance eligibility Revise service time, H 6113 State employees Covered position Expand to include bureau of juvenile justice employees, H 5966 Defined contribution plan Increase state contribution amount, H 5914, S 1222 Early-out retirement option Provide for child protective services division of department of human services, H 6389 Provide for human services employees, H 5944, S 1137 Provide for state employees, H 6379 Internal revenue service rules Provide for updates for compliance with, H 6636, S 1639

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX SALES TAX (Cont.) Collections (Cont.) Sales tax proceeds distribution Amend Constitution to dedicate percentage of revenue to road construction, maintenance, and repair, HJR NNN Implement constitutional amendment to dedicate percentage of revenue to road construction, maintenance, and repair, H 6520 Sales tax-free zones Exempt sales occurring in, H 5692 Seller or manufacturer rebates Exclude from sales price, H 6284 Streamlined sales tax agreement Include interstate trucks and trailers, H 4380 Tourism marketing and promotion Provide for distribution of amount of revenue collected restricted to fund for, H 5617 Definitions Certified service provider Provide for definition, H 5554 Sales price Revise definition, H 5555 Distribution Comprehensive transportation funds Provide for allocation into general fund, S 1398 Provide for transfer of funds into general fund, H 6055 Exemptions Agricultural equipment Provide tax incentive for use capable of harvesting grain and biomass, H 5862, S 1121 Alternative energy systems Provide sales exemption, S 1338 Artist materials and works Exempt those sold in cultural redevelopment district, H 5950 Automobile parts Exempt core charge, H 6584 Aviation equipment Exempt purchase, H 5793 Film production industry Provide for incentives, H 5842, S 1169 Home heating fuels Eliminate collection of sales tax, H 5623 Exempt, H 5653 New motor vehicle Exemption for manufactured in Michigan, H 5610 Renewable energy facility Exempt personal property used to construct or enhance, S 1044 Sawmill operations Provide for industrial processing exemption, H 6320 Wildlife mitigation plan Provide for agricultural sales tax exemption for infrastructure requirement for producers who adopt, S 1664 Other Arts and cultural programming Create special districts allowed to levy additional sales tax and earmark to, HJR UU

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SALES TAX (Cont.) Other (Cont.) Extractive operations exemption Revise definition, S 881 Penalties Tobacco products tax act violation Modify to result in loss of sales tax license, S 883 SCHOOL AID Membership United States Olympic education centers Allow educating district to count in membership students who attend, H 6046 Other Literacy programs Require districts to provide supplemental program funded from school aid to receive full foundation allowance, S 1275 Malicious and deliberate property damages Allow number of hours lost due damages be counted as hours of pupil instruction, H 6273 School aid budget Provide for corrections, H 6527 School aid requirements Make subject to education mandate rollback contracts, H 6086 Shared time instruction Revise requirements for qualifying for state aid for time between public schools and private schools, S 836 SINGLE BUSINESS TAX Credit Community revitalization projects Provide tax incentives for projects in arts district, H 5949 Other Sourcing of receipts Clarify for mortgage companies, H 5151 Replacement Carbon dioxide emissions Provide credit for reduction, S 1166 STATE Boundaries Annexation by home rule city Revise voting requirement, H 5822, S 1083 Buildings Beverage container recycling receptacles Provide for requirement in state-owned buildings, H 4211 Flags flown at state buildings Require be made in United States, S 1470 Leases Revise legislative oversight, S 1238 Local maintenance codes Allow assessments of compliance costs against property for failure of state building or property to comply with and create enforcement procedure, H 5964

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT Bonds Bond cap Revise, H 5888 Clean Michigan II general obligation bonds Authorize for conservation and restoration of water resources, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites, and preservation of farmland, H 6227 Implement for conservation and restoration of water resources, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites, and preservation of farmland, H 6228 Prefunded retiree health care Provide for bonding authority, H 4451 Public hospital funding Allow under hospital finance authority act, S 1304 Budget Budget Modify constitutional amendment to limit and make deposits, SJR E Budget process Establish target deadline of May 30 of each year, S 1117 Spending Implement constitutional amendment to limit, HJR TT Funds 21st century jobs trust funds Provide for investment in compliance with requirements, S 852 Childrens trust funds Provide for investing in compliance with requirements, S 853 Choose Michigan entrepreneurial loan fund Provide for from 21st century jobs fund, S 1248 Convention facilities Provide for allocation of funds for expansion, S 1348 Creative artificial intelligence excellence program Create centers and provide funding, S 1503 Divestment from terror act Enact, S 846 Energy excellence program Create centers and operate, S 1380 Film production industry Provide for Michigan strategic fund loans to qualified productions, H 5848, S 1175 Provide strategic fund incentives for, H 5850, S 1177 Fishing Expand scope of activities and reporting requirements to include, S 1484 General fund surplus Require be earmarked into budget stabilization fund, H 6244 Lottery fund Provide for divestment requirements, H 5999, S 855 Michigan promotion program Create in Michigan strategic fund, S 1223 Create to promote tourism and provide funding, H 5865

STATE (Cont.) Escheats Gift cards Clarify application of unclaimed property act to, S 388 Historic sites Second amendment monument Provide for on Capitol grounds, H 6279 Identification cards Class 2 identification card Provide for, S 654 Document requirements and issuance standards Include minimum for federal recognition, S 963 Free photo identification card Provide to individuals, S 1436 Personal identification cards Prohibit state from entering into agreements regarding information pertaining to, H 6552 Revise requirements for applications, H 5537, S 966 State identification cards Include forms of identification necessary to apply for corrections identification card and allow access to department of corrections data, H 4525 Require payment for cost of record corrections for card for illegal alien based on false information, H 5658 Uniform anatomical gift law Provide for amendments regarding revised in personal identification card law, H 4941 Interstate compacts and agreements Educational opportunity for military children Establish interstate compact, H 5960, H 5963 Other International terrorism Prohibit in state Constitution investing by institutions of higher education, political subdivisions, and other public bodies with companies doing business with countries that support, SJR J Planning Energy efficiency program Create, S 1228 Symbol Blueberry Establish as official state fruit, H 5622 Northern spring peeper Designate as official state amphibian, H 4703 Scottish tartan Establish official state, H 5904, S 1208 STATE AGENCIES (EXISTING) Boards and commissions Spanish-speaking affairs commission Revise provisions regarding, S 1251 Generally Rules Require JCAR approval for implementation within state departments, HJR JJJ State Identity document Allow department of state to recover costs associated with improper issuance to illegal alien, H 5657

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT (Cont.) Funds (Cont.) Michigan strategic fund Clarify board duties, H 6209 Clarify definitions, H 6206 Clarify expenditures and use of administrative fees, H 6207 Clarify loan programs, H 6208 Clarify membership of commercialization board, H 6210 Clarify provisions regarding recipients of funds, S 1397 Clarify reporting requirements, S 1368 Clarify requirements, S 1381, S 1382 Modify eligibility requirements, H 5780 Provide amendment, S 1261 Provide for funds in compliance with requirements, H 5997, S 851 Revise provision relating to allocation of funds, H 6722 Natural resources and environmental protection act Provide for investment of funds in compliance with requirements, S 849 Supply chain management development commission Create, H 6150 Technology Clarify programs and incentives for universities to transfer to private sector, H 5774, S 1195 Tobacco bond proceeds Provide for deposit and disposition of additional, H 5867, S 1224 Treasury funds Provide for investing surplus in compliance with requirements, H 5996, S 854 Other Film industry productions Provide for provision to allow cost-free use of state property, H 5851, S 1178 Surplus, salvage, and scrap material Revise procedure for sale, H 5606 Purchasing Bulk purchasing program Establish, H 4560 Buy Michigan first directive Expand to include as secondary option to buy American, H 6453 Conflicts of interest Prohibit, S 1563 Construction contract Establish preference to firms owned by veterans with disabilities, H 6760 Goods and services Clarify procurement from vendors, H 4480 Hiring requirement Modify, H 5782 Products containing mercury Implement requirement for state agencies to avoid purchasing, S 412 Renewable energy Provide requirement for state to purchase percentage, S 1000

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STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT (Cont.) Purchasing (Cont.) Reporting requirements Provide for, H 5784 State expenditures Create searchable database listing all, H 5137, S 1441 Veterans preference Increase for construction, goods, and services, S 751 T TAXATION Administration New markets tax credit Require reporting to Legislature, H 6428, S 1628 Tax credit information Provide for disclosure, H 5843, S 1170 Taxes administered by department of treasury Allow legislative access to software used to model, H 6360 County real estate transfer Housing trust fund Provide for funding, H 6191 Property transfer fee Allow local option and earmark revenue into transportation fund, H 6324 Hotel-motel tax Assessment exemption Modify, H 6396 Convention facilities act Revise to include regional convention facility authority act, H 5691 Excise tax exemption Modify, H 6397 Special levy on hotel rooms Allow eligibility for collection for cities, H 6315 Other Administration Require of department of treasury with House and Senate committee chairs, S 1015 Adult entertainment tax act Create and impose, S 1613 Airport parking tax Modify, H 5988 Tax credit refunds Exempt from garnishment, H 6535 Withdrawal penalty Modify, H 6133, S 1330 Real estate transfer Real estate transfer tax Repeal, H 6128 Tax procedure Modify definitions, transfers, and payment, H 6122 Severance Severance tax Eliminate on marginal wells, H 5981

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 TRADE Antitrust Gasoline without ethanol Require wholesalers and fuel terminals make available to marinas for use in watercraft, H 6481 Trade violations Clarify authority for attorney general to investigate federal restraint of, H 6249, S 1505 Consumer goods and services Consumer items Allow sale without item pricing, S 702 Gift certificates and gift cards Prohibit conduct and require disclosures, H 4050 Prohibit expiration within 5 years, H 4680 Prohibit service fees and other unfair trade practices, H 4317 Lindane Prohibit sales or use of human lice treatments containing, H 4569 Liquid fuels Prohibit limitation on quantity sold or offered for sale at retail, H 6257 Petroleum Require reporting availability, volume, and pricing and create oversight commission, H 6160 Containers Beverages and beverage containers Allow daily limit on return of containers, H 6444, S 1394 Expand subject to bottle deposit, H 6000 High-volume returnable containers Require unique markings, H 6460, S 1532 Nonreturnable containers Modify requirement for dealers to post notice of penalties for returning, H 6442, S 1393 Revise penalties for returning and establish penalties for knowingly paying deposit, H 6441, S 1391 Reverse vending machines Provide financing for retrofitting to process beverage containers, H 6694, S 1648 Other Farm produce insurance act Provide for amendments, H 5509 Securities Uniform securities act Repeal and enact uniform securities act (2002), H 5008 Update new act (2002) references in credit services protection act, H 5022 Update new act (2002) references in home solicitation sales statute, H 5011 Update new act (2002) references in Michigan consumer protection act, H 5010 Update new act (2002) references in Michigan education trust act, H 5017 Update new act (2002) references in Michigan export development act, H 5019 Update new act (2002) references in Michigan penal code, H 5014

TAXATION (Cont.) Tobacco Definitions and penalties Modify, S 882 Residual interest Provide for refunding, refinancing, and sale in Michigan tobacco settlement finance authority act, H 5866, S 1225 TORTS Immunity Search and rescue and tactical operations Clarify physicians assistants included as medical personnel with immunity from tort liability, S 1218 Liability Childrens acts Exclude parents financial responsibility if parent not reasonably able to control child, H 5800 Conditions on property Make openness and obviousness issue of comparative negligence, H 6351 Dog bites Provide for payment of damages, including veterinary expenses caused when one dog bites another, S 1260 Liquefied petroleum gas Provide for limitation of liability for injuries from, H 5994 Malpractice Emergency room doctor Require showing of gross negligence, S 1500 Medical malpractice actions Modify miscellaneous procedural provisions, H 6277 Noneconomic damages Enact exceptions on cap for death and gross negligence and prohibit supreme court from retroactively overturning precedent, H 6372 Other False claims act Enact, H 4773 Product liability Asbestos claims Enact limits on liability of successor corporation, S 591 TOWNSHIPS Boards and commissions Township park commission Provide for dissolution, H 6425, S 1487 Charter Annexation petition Revise procedures to approve, H 5779, S 1078 Financing Unitwide special assessment Require voter approval, H 5642 General law Annexation petition Revise procedures to approve, H 5821, S 1079

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX TRADE (Cont.) Securities (Cont.) Uniform securities act (Cont.) Update new act (2002) references in Michigan strategic fund act, H 5009 Update new act (2002) references in mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act, H 5020 Update new act (2002) references in natural resources and environmental protection act, H 5024 Update new act (2002) references in nonprofit corporation act, H 5013, H 6016 Update new act (2002) references in professional service corporation act, H 5023 Update new act (2002) references in public employee retirement system investment act, H 5012 Update new act (2002) references in revised judicature act of 1961, H 5015 Update new act (2002) references in savings and loan act of 1980, H 5016 Variable annuities Regulate as securities, S 1297 Tobacco products Fire-safe cigarettes Clarify authority of department of treasury to investigate and enforce, H 5111, S 1620 Require, H 5110, S 1621 Tobacco and tobacco products Increase penalties and prohibit internet, telephone, or mail-order sales to minors, H 4444 Vehicles Recreational vehicles Allow separate licensure for dealers under Michigan vehicle code, H 6616 Regulate manufacturers, wholesalers, warrantors, and dealers, H 6617 Vending machines Reverse vending machines Regulate, H 5147 TRAFFIC CONTROL Accidents Crash reports Modify procedure relating to obtaining, S 1444 Motor vehicle accidents Expand duties of police officers investigating accidents resulting in death, H 6377 Require removal from roadway of motor vehicle involved, H 6689 Civil infraction procedures Driver improvement course Allow attendance in lieu of being responsible for traffic violation, S 1066 Paperless insurance verification system Create and provide for access by law enforcement officers, H 5333 Driver license Commercial driver license Provide road test exemption for veterans, S 1211

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TRAFFIC CONTROL (Cont.) Driver license (Cont.) County motor vehicle license tax act Create, H 6323 Document verification and license issuance standards Require for federal recognition, H 5518, S 962 Driver license fee Provide for waiver for individuals, S 1434 Driver license issuance Prohibit to individual not lawfully in United States and revise procedures for issuance of license, H 4505 Driver responsibility fees Exempt senior citizens, H 5885 Provide waiver for senior citizens and low-income individuals, S 1509 Revise amounts and allow be assessed for only 1 year, H 4665 Revise responsibility and payment method, S 1669 Driver responsibility law Allow to reinstate driving privileges of individuals on installment plan, H 6455 Enhanced driver licenses Delete requirements for agreements with federal government regarding creation, H 6681 Prohibit agreements implementing federal requirements, H 6497 Examination Allow waiver for military personnel who hold military drivers license, H 4175 Revise and clarify regarding existence of condition affecting applicants ability to operate safely, S 1415 Federal hemisphere travel initiative Revise motor vehicle code to include, S 964 First-year drivers Prohibit from having more than 1 passenger other than family member in car, H 4151 Forms of identification Include corrections identification card with forms necessary to apply for driver license, H 4528 License revocation Eliminate provision relating to references to 10-year time frame for convictions for purpose of, H 5533 Operator and chauffeur licenses Credit increased fees added by 1987 PA 232 to general fund for fiscal years, H 4847 Make original or renewal subject to county motor vehicle license tax act, H 6326 Road test and written skills test Expand waiver for issuance of original driver license to include holder of military driver license as basis for waiver, H 6754 Suspension and reinstatement Revise procedures due to child support arrearage, S 1426 Uniform anatomical gift act Provide in vehicle code for amendments regarding revised, S 712

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 TRAFFIC CONTROL (Cont.) Violations (Cont.) Electronic wireless device Provide penalties for operating motor vehicle while reading, manually writing, or sending message, H 5117 Provide penalties for operating motor vehicle while sending or receiving message, H 5396 Hands-free wireless phones Allow use while operating motor vehicle, S 1036 Mobile phones Prohibit use while operating motor vehicle, H 4982 Right-of-way Increase penalties for violations that cause injury, S 104 School bus Require vehicles in area of construction to stop for bus with flashers on, H 6126 Weight restrictions Provide exemption for public utility subcontractors during frost restriction periods, S 1524 Provide exemption for septage waste haulers during frost restriction periods, S 491 TRANSPORTATION Authorities Federal and state formula funds Clarify provision regarding distribution, H 6258 Carriers Unified carrier registration act Implement, S 1451 Funds Alternative fuels fund Create, H 5750, S 1130 Competitive bidding practices Require, S 1319 Require for public transit services, S 1324 Cost allocation study Provide requirement for auditor general to conduct for Michigan vehicle code motor vehicle programs, S 1317 Driver license fees Deposit increase in general fund, H 6335 Financial performance audits Require of department of treasury, S 1323 Funding formula Modify distribution, S 1506 Highway-railroad grade crossing surface repair and construction Establish funding, S 1375 Interdepartmental grants Modify, S 1321 Jobs today program Extend sunset on funding, H 5861 Life-cycle cost analysis Allow use of other states data, S 494 Nonprofit street railway Clarify authority to contract for construction and operation on state right-of-way or roads and highways, S 1592

TRAFFIC CONTROL (Cont.) Driver license (Cont.) Veteran status Provide for designation on license, H 6423 Other Seasonal weight restrictions Require website posting of restrictions in effect, S 1525 Parking Parking violations Modify requirements for use of volunteers to enforce, H 4817 Speed restrictions Speed limits Modify establishment in cities and villages, S 1656 Modify procedures for establishing, S 1657 Reestablish on soft-surface county roads, H 5773 Revise establishment procedure and limits, H 6732 Traffic regulation Cellular telecommunication Prohibit use while operating vehicle in school zone, S 1528 Prohibit use while operating vehicle in work zone, S 1527 Emergency lights Regulate on vehicles of volunteer members of emergency management units, S 265 High-occupancy vehicle lane Establish regulations and provide penalties for noncompliance, H 6414, S 1462 Logs or tubular products Revise loading requirements for carrying, H 5695 Slasher and saw unit Eliminate prohibition for truck trailer to tow both, H 6239, S 1241 Solid waste collection vehicle, utility service vehicle, or road maintenance vehicle Require use of due care and caution when passing and provide penalties for failing to comply, H 4017 Traffic lanes Allow designation for use only by vehicles occupied by more than 1 individual and provide for enforcement, S 1463 Traffic within work zone Allow individuals to direct and require compliance by operators of motor vehicles, H 5351 Weight violations Provide for limitation on posted bond, S 492 Violations Aggressive driving Prohibit and provide penalties and sanctions, H 5654 Cellular telephone Prohibit use while operating vehicle by individual in graduated licensing program and establish penalties, H 5696 Driver responsibility fees Modify payment option, S 1212 Provide for 5-year phaseout, H 5884

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX TRANSPORTATION (Cont.) Funds (Cont.) Nonprofit street railway (Cont.) Provide for distribution of portion of comprehensive transportation funds to company, H 6547, S 1590 Provide funding for operation of companies, H 6544, S 1588 Primary road funds Modify distribution formula amount allocated to local road fund, H 6301 Priority now! fund Create, H 6521 Public transportation funding formula Modify, S 1670 Registration transfer fees Extend sunset distribution of revenue from collection, S 1464 Road and public transit activities Provide for mandated consolidation for cities and villages, S 1322 Title application process Extend sunset on distribution of revenue collected to expedite, S 1465 Transportation economic development fund Clarify distribution of portion of funds into general fund, H 6336 Modify, S 1485 Truck weight limits Provide for incentive to local municipalities to adopt on local roads, S 1614 Motor carrier fuel tax Biodiesel rate differential Create program exception for fiscal year 2008, H 5662, S 1074, S 1158 Eliminate tax, H 5927 Commercial motor vehicle Exempt haulers of raw milk in definition of qualified, S 1658 GPS or RFID Prohibit use in gas tax, H 6728 Rate differential Eliminate provisions regarding and revise discontinuance notification provision, H 6750 Motor fuel tax Base of tax Modify, H 6749 Biodiesel and ethanol rate differential program Create exception for fiscal year 2008, S 1073 Diesel fuel tax Increase and provide phase-in period, H 4576 Ethanol rate differential Create program exception for fiscal year 2008, H 5661, S 1159 Eliminate tax, H 5926 Gas tax Allow local option and earmark revenue into transportation fund, H 6322 Allow municipalities to levy and collect, H 5059 Increase and provide phase-in period, H 4575 Modify allocation and earmark for roads, HJR GGG

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TRANSPORTATION (Cont.) Other B20 biodiesel Provide deadline for promulgation of standards, H 5748, S 1123 Film industry productions Provide for provision to allow cost-free use of state property, H 5854, S 1181 Nonprofit street railway Clarify authority to contract for construction and operation on state right-of-way or roads and highways, H 6545 Exempt from railroad code of 1993, H 6546, S 1593 Provide for formation of companies, H 6542, S 1589 Performance standards Require adoption by public transit agencies, S 1316 Public-private transportation facility act Create, H 6753 Renewable fuels commission Extend sunset and expand powers and duties, H 5769, S 1132 Road jurisdiction task force Create, S 1318 Transit vehicles Expand definition to include street railway car, H 6752 Railroads Railroad signage Provide for, H 5766 State-owned rail lines Allow sale, S 1536 School vehicles Bus stop placement Prohibit within 500 feet of sex offenders residence, H 5827 U USE TAX Collections Motor vehicles and vehicle-related items Earmark portion of collection on sale or lease to comprehensive transportation fund, H 5689 Services tax Require 2/3 vote of Legislature to expand base, SJR L Credits and deductions Business tax Provide for definition revisions and reference, H 5192 Definitions Purchase price Revise definition and provide amendments, H 5556 Exemptions Alternative energy systems Provide for use tax exemption, S 1339 Extractive operations Revise definition, S 880 Harvesting grain and biomass Provide for tax incentive for use of agricultural equipment capable of, H 5877, S 1120

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 VEHICLES (Cont.) Mopeds Moped definition Remove horsepower threshold, H 6393 Motorcycles Crash helmets Increase penalty for requirement of wearing, create exception, and provide for no-helmet permit and sticker, H 4749 Motorcycle helmet requirement Abolish, H 5794 Off-road ATV operation Allow on nondesignated trail by person over 60 or person with disability, H 5640 Other Established place of business Modify definition for vehicle sales and allow nonconforming use, H 6758 Registration Empty weight vehicles Eliminate sunset on regulatory fee, H 6068 No-fault insurance cancellation Provide for central file, notice, and loss of registration, S 1545 Operators, chauffeurs, and minors restricted license Amend sunset of provision concerning renewal fee, H 6067 Registration fees Increase and provide reduction for medically indigent individuals, H 4577 Secretary of state branch office Provide requirement for cities with population of 50,000 or more to provide in urban area, H 5683 Snowmobiles Establish secured registration, H 5085 Street rods and custom vehicles Provide for registration, H 5467 Vehicle registration fee Allow local option and earmark revenue into transportation fund, H 6325 Registration plates Alternative fuel Create specialty plate and earmark into alternative fuels fund, H 5751, S 1129 Boy scouts of America Create specialty plate, H 5879 Choose life Create specialty plate, S 1162 Coast guard members Provide for specialty plate, H 5921 Detroit red wings and Detroit tigers Create specialty plates, S 1459 Disabled individuals Revise registration rates, S 1570 Gold star family Create registration plates, S 1231 Humane society Create specialty plate, H 6087

USE TAX (Cont.) Exemptions (Cont.) Sawmill operations Provide for industrial processing exemption, H 6352 Wildlife mitigation plan Provide for agricultural use tax exemption for infrastructure requirement for producers who adopt, S 1663 V VEHICLES Abandoned Disposition procedures Clarify, H 4839 Driver training Bicyclists safety on road Include training component for drivers regarding, S 1494 Driver training Allow be provided by parents and guardians and establish procedures and requirements, S 1332 Driver training classes Eliminate 4-hour observation requirement, H 6246 Equipment Child safety restraint system or booster seat Require use for children, S 82 Flashing, rotating, or oscillating yellow lights Allow use by community organizations while engaged in activities on public roads, H 6011 Headlights Require use at all times while operating motor vehicle, S 1138 High blood alcohol content drunk driving convictions Create as separate crime and provide for license sanctions and ignition interlock device requirements, S 1134 Ignition interlocking device Require installation for high blood alcohol content drunk driving convictions, H 4289 Newspaper carrier Exempt carrier delivering newspapers in automobile from seat belt use requirement, H 6242, S 1383 Visual displays Revise requirements for use in motor vehicles, H 5021 Fund-raising registration plates Community colleges Create specialty fund-raising registration plates, H 6213 Ducks unlimited Provide specialty plates, S 286 Habitat for humanity Create license plate, S 72

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION INDEX VEHICLES (Cont.) Registration plates (Cont.) I believe Create registration plates, S 1556 Limited use Provide for registration plate, H 6286 Motorcycles Provide for specialty plates, H 6682 Permanent license plates Provide for, H 6586 Renewal fees prorated Modify, H 6587 Scouts Create specialty plates, H 5922, S 1557 Sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore Create specialty plate, H 6553 Spouses of veterans Include specialty plates, S 1652 Veteran special registration plates Remove service fee, H 5915 Snowmobiles Snowmobile operating privilege Revise motor vehicle violations requiring suspension, H 6631, S 1581 VETERANS Benefits Military resident killed in action Provide monetary payment of $10,000.00 to family, H 5615 Uninsured veterans Provide for health coverage, H 5958 Wounded reservists, national guard, and retired active military personnel Provide for subsidy, S 1551 Employment Employment preference Modify residency requirement for honorably discharged veterans, S 750 Other Discharge papers Clarify filing location for national guard reservists, S 752 Welcome home letters Require to include state-funded veterans service organizations, S 754 Trust fund Veterans trust fund Provide for divestment requirements, S 848 VILLAGES General law Annexation petition Revise procedures to approve, H 5824, S 1081 Home rule Annexation petition Revise procedures to approve, H 5823, S 1082 Charter adoption Provide for 3-year time frame, S 1345 W

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WATER Conservation Water resources conservation advisory council Create and provide duties, S 723 Water withdrawal assessment tool Implement, S 860 Water withdrawals Define adverse resource impacts and regulatory zones for purposes of regulation, H 5073 Modify authority for water users committees and local ordinances, H 5070 Prohibit diversions and provide for registration and permitting of large quantity withdrawals, H 5069 Prohibit withdrawals that result in adverse resource impact and provide presumptions and exemptions, H 5065 Provide duties for water resources assessment and education committees and water users committees, H 4343 Provide for site-specific reviews and protocol for stream flow measurements, H 5067 Provide for water conservation measures, H 5066 Provide penalties and remedies for violations, S 859 Regulate, H 5068 Regulate bottled water facilities, H 5072 Require community suppliers to conduct evaluation, S 858 Require evaluation of proposed waterworks systems, H 5071 Require producers of bottled drinking water to conduct evaluation, S 727 Quality Drinking water consumer confidence reports Expand mailing, S 1606 WATERCRAFT Other Airboats Regulate speed of near residences, S 1234 Boat with aquatic plant attached Provide fine for launching, H 6648 Personal Personal watercraft operation Increase minimum age to 16, H 5770 Modify age and time and eliminate sunset, H 6014 Traffic control Motorized watercraft Create exception for disabled individual to restrictions against use, H 5607 Personal watercraft operation Eliminate provisions of cessation of operation requirement, H 4830 WEAPONS Concealed No-carry zones Provide exemption for state court judges and state court retired judges, S 505

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REGULAR SESSION OF 2008 WORKERS COMPENSATION Benefits Athletic teams Clarify eligibility for members, S 1643 Chiropractic service Limit coverage or reimbursement, H 6411 Undocumented aliens Prohibit collection of workers compensation or other compensation for employment injury or death by undocumented alien hired on basis of fraud, H 6225 Revise application of act, H 6224 Disabilities Occupational cancer Provide presumption for firefighters regarding, H 4401 Exclusive remedy Out-of-state injuries Revise jurisdiction over and coverage, S 1596 Other Workers compensation qualifications advisory committee Require advice and consent of Senate for appointments, S 1277

WEAPONS (Cont.) Firearms Guns or ammunition purchase Prohibit gun sellers and federally licensed firearms dealers from creating visual representation of individual who purchases firearm or ammunition or linking such visual representation to individual, H 6518 Licensing Electro-muscular disruption device Revise provisions governing concealed pistol licensees right to carry, H 5755 Firearm training Exclude veterans from requirement before issuance of concealed weapon permit, H 5108 Post-purchase pistol safety inspection Eliminate, H 4490 Eliminate for requirement individuals, revise carrying requirements for individuals, and include motor carrier officers and Capitol security officers as peace officers, S 370 Resident Clarify definition for registration requirements and create exception for licensure provisions, H 5969 Transportation of handguns Allow for unregistered pistols for inspection, H 5039 Clarify procedures for out-of-state residents, H 5985

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