evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5456 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5740 and HB 5739 before the committee: HB 5740 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5106, 5314, and 5319 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5314, and 700.5319), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5319 as added by 2012 PA 173. HB 5739 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5410 and 5423 (MCL 700.5410 and 700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173. Representative Schmaltz and Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5739 and HB 5740. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee: HB 5557 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5503 (MCL 324.5503). Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5557. Questions and discussions followed. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 5557. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. The Chair laid HB 5544 before the committee: HB 5544 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to regulate the business of money transmission; to require the licensing of persons engaged in the business of money transmission; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Lightner and Amy Miller, representing ADP, testified in support of HB 5544. Questions and discussions followed. Ross Yeonodc, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 5544. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5544, but did not wish to speak: Dan Lewis, representing the National Payroll Reporting Consortium. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5544, but did not wish to speak: Lori Brown, representing Independent Payroll Processors. The Chair laid HB 5498 before the committee: HB 5498 (Rep. Borton) A bill to require certain agencies to designate certain employees to certain positions to manage the issuance of permits. Representative Borton testified in support of HB 5498. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5498, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5498, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid HB 5501 and HB 5536 before the committee: HB 5501 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30311d (MCL 324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98. HB 5536 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30301, 30307, and 30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and 324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308 as added by 1995 PA 59. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5501. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 5536. Questions and discussions followed. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 5536. Jennifer McKay, representing Niswander Environmental, testified in opposition to HB 5501 and HB 5536. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501 and HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Todd Losee, representing Niswander Environmental Council. Steve Niswander, representing Niswander Environmental. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Tyler Smith, representing the Michigan Wetlands Association. Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501 and HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.