evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 494 before the committee: SB 494 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 8705, 8708, 8715, and 8716 (MCL 324.8705, 324.8708, 324.8715, and 324.8716), section 8705 as amended by 2011 PA 2 and sections 8708, 8715, and 8716 as amended by 2015 PA 118. Senator Daley testified in support of his legislation. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 494, but did not wish to speak: Chuck Lippstre, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan Soybean Association. Ashley Steffer, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.