evidence_text: Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5551 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5552 before the committee: HB 5552 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48729 (MCL 324.48729), as amended by 2018 PA 643. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5552. Tom Knutson testified in support of HB 5552. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 5552. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 1:28 PM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov