evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6122 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin. The Chair laid HB 6229 and HB 6230 before the committee: HB 6229 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 43509, 43520, 43522, 43523a, 43523b, 43524, 43525b, 43525c, 43527a, 43528, 43529, 43531, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43535, 43536, and 43540 (MCL 324.43509, 324.43520, 324.43522, 324.43523a, 324.43523b, 324.43524, 324.43525b, 324.43525c, 324.43527a, 324.43528, 324.43529, 324.43531, 324.43532, 324.43532a, 324.43533, 324.43535, 324.43536, and 324.43540), section 43509 as amended by 2010 PA 29, section 43520 as amended by 2024 PA 96, sections 43522 and 43540 as amended by 1996 PA 585, section 43523a as amended by 2018 PA 3, sections 43523b and 43527a as added and sections 43524, 43528, 43529, 43531, and 43535 as amended by 2013 PA 108, section 43525b as amended by 2016 PA 462, section 43525c as amended by 2021 PA 6, section 43532 as amended by 2020 PA 271, section 43532a as amended by 2020 PA 270, and sections 43533 and 43536 as amended by 2016 PA 463, and by adding sections 503d and 43555a. HB 6230 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80124 (MCL 324.80124), as amended by 2012 PA 294. Representative Beson testified in opposition of HB 6229. Taylor Ridderbusch, Randy Claramunt and Keith Kintigh, all representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HBs 6229 and 6230. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6229, but did not wish to speak: Todd Johnson, representing the National Deer Association. Dave Peterson, representing the Great Lakes Council of Fly Fishers International. Beebe Frederick, representing the Safari Club International. Denny Grinold, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association. Marc Smith, representing the National Wildlife Federation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6229, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6229 and HB 6230, but did not wish to speak: Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Bob Matthews, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. Rich Bowman, representing the Nature Conservancy. Jon Steigerwaldt, representing the Ruffed Grouse Society. Jon Steigerwaldt, representing the American Woodcock Society. Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. George Lindquist, representing the U. P. Whitetails of Marquette County. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6229 and HB 6230, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.