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Andy Coulouris (D)
State Representative, District 95
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Missed Votes
- Did not vote on 2009 House Bill 4922 (Lower eligibility for certain MEGA tax breaks ). Passed in the House (93 to 11) on October 21, 2009, to increase the number of selective tax breaks that can be granted by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) in 2009 and cap the number in future years. The House removed a provision added by the Senate carving out a special break for the Federal Mogul company. [Vote Details and Comments]
- Did not vote on 2009 House Bill 5213 (Revise criminal asset forfeiture details ). Passed in the House (103 to 1) on October 21, 2009, to allow real property seized under forfeiture provisions of illegal drug laws to be given to government agencies or nonprofit agencies for various purposes specified in the bill. Also, to authorize expedited procedures for demolishing the properties. [Vote Details and Comments]
- Did not vote on 2009 House Bill 4308 (Appropriations: Supplemental budget ). Passed in the House (93 to 15) on June 3, 2009, to concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, after adding $30.4 million in federal "stimulus" money for spending on "airport improvement programs". [Vote Details and Comments]
- Did not vote on 2009 House Bill 4977 (Use objective risk assessments for community corrections program ). Passed in the House (71 to 38) on June 2, 2009, to base the eligibility of offenders for placement in a community corrections program on an objective risk and needs assessment. [Vote Details and Comments]
- Did not vote on 2009 Senate Bill 432 (Authorize liquor license for Wayne State facility ). Passed in the House (96 to 13) on June 2, 2009, to authorize the issuance of a liquor license to a restaurant leasing land owned by Wayne State University. [Vote Details and Comments]
- Did not vote on 2009 House Bill 4932 (Revise carnival or vending machine game prize cap ). Passed in the House (107 to 2) on June 2, 2009, to revise a maximum prize value cap in a state law that regulates carnival or vending machine games where winning requires the application of skill by a player, and winners get noncash prizes, toys, novelties, or coupons redeemable for these. Under current law the maximum prize value is $250. The bill would raise this to $500, and also ban redeeming coupons for cash, gift cards, lottery tickets, or other game of chance plays. [Vote Details and Comments]
- Did not vote on 2009 House Bill 4906 (Revise “Internet tax” system details ). Passed in the House (107 to 2) on June 2, 2009, to revise details of the “Streamlined Sales Tax” project being pursued by Michigan and most states, which if allowed by Congress would create a centralized system for states to collect use or sales tax on out-of-state internet or catalog purchases. The bill would provide for method to correct incorrect classification of whether an item is taxable or non-taxable. [Vote Details and Comments]
- Did not vote on 2009 House Bill 4876 (Give drunk minors immunity if they turn themselves in ). Passed in the House (98 to 7) on October 21, 2009, to extend immunity from “minor in possession” of alcohol and related laws for a drunk minor who shows calls 911 or shows up at a health facility for observation. This would also apply to any other minor who accompanies the drunk one, or who contacts the proper authorities. [Vote Details and Comments]
- Did not vote on 2009 Senate Bill 387 (Revise Michigan Trust Code ). Passed in the House (108 to 0) on June 3, 2009, to revise and update many sections of the Michigan Trust Code, which establishes regulations for law relating to wills, estates, trusts, guardianships of legally incapacitated or vulnerable individuals, the duties and responsibilities of trustees, fiduciaries, guardians, etc. For details see Senate Fiscal Agency analysis. [Vote Details and Comments]
- Did not vote on 2009 Senate Bill 386 (Overhaul Michigan Trust Code ). Passed in the House (108 to 0) on June 3, 2009, to revise the Powers of appointment Act of 1967 to reflect the revisions and updated of the Michigan Trust Code proposed by Senate Bill 387. [Vote Details and Comments]
