evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4445 before the committee: HB 4445 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL 324.40102 and 324.40111a), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and section 40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Jerrold Belant testified with no position on HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4445, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semernic, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4445, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.