MEMBERS:
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 24, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SR 25 (S-1) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
2. Reported SR 30 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation.
3. Reported SR 38 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
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The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and
McCann, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the committee meeting minutes from
February 27, March 6, March 13, March 20 and April 10, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were
adopted.
The Chairman invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chairman offered an (S-1) version to SR 25 and invited Sen. Wojno, and his Chief of Staff Bill Drake,
to summarize the resolution and substitute. Member questions followed.
The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SR 25:
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Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – support.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SR 25:
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Nathan Murphy, Environment Michigan – support.
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Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – support.
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Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – support.

Robert Kosowski, Michigan Association of Counties – support.
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Linda Rulison, Friends of the Land of Keweenaw – support

Horst Schmidt, UP Environmental Council – support.
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Anne Brasie, Clinton River Watershed Council – support.
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Bill Wood, West Michigan Environmental Action Council – support.
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John LaMaachia, Michigan Municipal League – support.
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Chris Bunch, Six Rivers Land Conservancy – support.
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Molly Flanagan, Alliance for the Great Lakes – support.
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Tony Demboski, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen Alliance – support.

George Lindquist, UP Whitetails of Marquette County & Big Bay Sportsmen’s Club –
support.
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Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation – support.

Patrick Hogan, Tomahawk Archers – support.

Kyle Rorah, Ducks Unlimited – support.

Jane Finnerty, Cadillac Sportsman’s Club – support.
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Saginaw Field and Stream – support.
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Tim Dusterwinkle, Michigan Bear Hunters Association – support.

Karl Olsen, Chelsea Rod and Gun Club – support.

Sterling Sportsmen’s Club – support.

Carol Rose, Upper Black River Council – support.

Frankenmuth Conservation Club – support.
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Harbor Beach Conservation Club – support.
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Thomas Gilpin, Michigan Sierra Club – support.

Greg Peter, Michigan United Conservation Club – support.

John Maki, Tahquamenon Area Sportsmen’s Club – support.

Bill Houston, Montmorency County Conservation Club – support.

James Bull, Detroit Audubon – support.
The Chairman moved to adopt the (S-1) version of SR 25. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SR 25 (S-1) to the floor with
recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chairman invited Shane Preston, staff of Sen. Zorn, to summarize the (S-1) version of SR 30.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 30:

Molly Tamulevich, Humane Society of the United States – oppose. Member questions
followed.
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Mark Jones, Clarkson Backyard Birders – oppose

Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – oppose.

Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Club – support. Member questions followed.

Greg Peter, Michigan Untied Conservation Club – support. Member questions followed.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SR 30:
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Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – support.
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Bill Houston, Montmorency County Conservation Clubs – support.

John Maki, Tahquamenon Area Sportsmen’s Club – support.
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Sterling Sportsmen’s Club – support.
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Harbor Beach Conservation Club – support.
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Frankenmuth Conservation Club – support.
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Saginaw Field and Stream – support.
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Jane Finnerty, Cadillac Sportsman’s Club – support.

Karl Olsen, Chelsea Rod and Gun Club – support.

George Lindquist, U.P. Whitetails of Marquette County, Big Bay Sportsmen’s Club – support.

Tony Demboski, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen Alliance – support

Patrick Hogan, Tomahawk Archers – support.

Beatrice M. Friedlander, Bird Center of Washtenaw County – oppose.

Mary L. Rosseel, Clarkston Birders Club – oppose.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SR 30 to the floor with recommendation that
it be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman and Schmidt
Nays: Sen. McCann
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chairman summarized SR 38.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony via remote access from Escanaba,
Michigan regarding SR 38:

Dale McNamee, Citizen – support.

Dr. Anthony Hall, Citizen – support
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 38:

Beatrice M. Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – oppose. Member questions followed.

Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – support.

Molly Tamulevich, Humane Society of the United States – oppose.
Due to time constraints, and being no objection, the Chairman moved to consider the following testimony
cards read in for the record regarding SR 38:

Thomas Gilpin, Michigan Sierra Club – oppose.

Greg Peter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – support.

John Maki, Tahquamenon Area Sportsman’s Club – support

Bill Houston, Montmorency Conservation Club – support.

Sterling Sportsmen’s Club – support.
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Harbor Beach Conservation Club – support.
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Frankenmuth Conservation Club – support.
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Saginaw Field and Stream – support.
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Dale Hendershot, Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association – support.
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Jane Finnerty, Cadillac Sportsman’s Club – support.
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Tim Dusterwinkle, Michigan Bear Hunters Association – support.

Karl Olsen, Chelsea Rod and Gun Club – support.

George Lindquist, U.P. Whitetails of Marquette County and Big Bay Sportsmen’s Club –
support.

Patrick Hogan, Tomahawk Archers – support.

Tony Demboski, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen’s Alliance – support.

Andrew Vermesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – support.
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Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation – support.
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Joe and Nancy Hudson, UP Bear Houndsmen Association – support.

Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation – support.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SR 38 to the floor with recommendation that
it be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman and Schmidt
Nays: Sen. McCann
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:56 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/15/2019