HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 28, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5388 before the committee:
HB 5388
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 503 (MCL 324.503), as
amended by 2018 PA 240.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5388. The motion did not
prevail 4-5-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Cambensy.
Nays: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Aiyash.
Pass: None.
Representative Eisen moved to report out HB 5388 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash.
Nays: Reps. Markkanen, LaFave.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5388, but did not wish to speak:
Rich Bowman, representing The Nature Conservancy.
Bryan Burroughs, representing Michigan Trout Unlimited.
The Chair laid HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360 before the committee:
HB 5358
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
43528c and 43528d.
HB 5359
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
48714a and 48714b.
HB 5360
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40113a (MCL 324.40113a), as
amended by 2016 PA 382.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:37 AM, Majority Vice Chair Markkanen called the committee back to order.
Representative Howell, Representative Cherry and Representative Martin testified in support
of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, and Mike Thorman,
representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation, testified in support of HB 5358, HB
5359 and HB 5360. Questions and discussion followed.
Craig Brunet, Sarah Cummins and Seth Herbst, representing the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360. Questions and
discussion followed.
Bryan Burroughs, representing Michigan Trout Unlimited, testified in support of HB 5358,
HB 5359 and HB 5360.
Michael Pedigo, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB
5360. Questions and discussion followed.
Dennis Stachewicz, representing Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs, testified in support of HB
5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360. Questions and discussion followed.
Gary Gorniak, representing the Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Club, testified in support of HB
5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360.
At 10:42 AM, Majority Vice Chair Markkanen laid the committee at ease.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360, but
did not wish to speak:
Joe Hudson, representing the U.P. Bear Houndsmen Association.
Allen Kasdorf, representing the St. Joseph County Conservation Club.
Roger Calhoun, representing the Livingston County Wildlife and Conservation Club.
Ray Schmidt, representing Double SS Outdoors.
Marc Traver, representing Metro West Steelheaders.
George Lindquist, representing the U.P. Whitetails of Marquette County.
Bryan Reynolds, representing the Big Bay Sportsman's Club.
Erik Schnelle, representing the State Advisory Council of National Deer Association.
Mindy Koch, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards.
Denny Grinold, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association.
Kyle Rorah, representing Ducks Unlimited.
Jane Finnerty, representing the Cadillac Sportsman's Club.
Greg Peter, representing the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club.
Nick Buggia, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation.
Mark Spencer, representing the Michigan Trapper's and Predator Callers Association.
The Chair laid HR 186 before the committee:
HR 186
(Rep. Aiyash)
A resolution to call on the state of Michigan to act
quickly to replace lead service lines that have
contaminated drinking water sources in the city of
Hamtramck.
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 186. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aiyash testified in support of HR 186.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HR 186 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HR 186, but did not wish to speak:
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:54 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov