MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 5, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, December 5,
2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1112 (S-2) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 1113 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 447 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 938 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 1052 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
6. Testimony regarding SB 1131 (Sen. McCann).
7. Testimony regarding SB 1132 (Sen. Bellino).
8. Testimony regarding SB 1133 (Sen. Cherry).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:37 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Camilleri,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 1112 and SB 1113.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1112 and SB 1113:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose
Shane Smith, Ric's Food Center – Oppose
Derek Balema, Michigan Beverage Association – Oppose
Trent Wolf, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1112:
Spencer Nevins, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1112 and SB 1113:
Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support
Todd Tennis, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 – Support
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Oppose
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
Andy Deloney, Distilled Spirits Council of the US – Oppose
Brendan Riglever, Michigan Spirits Association – Oppose
Brett Vanderkamp, New Holland Brewing/Distilling – Oppose
Andy Arabo, Benchmark Beverage Co. – Oppose
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Oppose
Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Oppose
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber – Oppose
Martin Manna, Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Winn Atkins, Sazerac Spirits – Oppose
Brian Pizzutti, RNDC Michigan – Oppose
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Oppose
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Oppose
Tom Zimnicki, Alliance for the General Great Lakes – Oppose
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Nayyirah Shariff, Flint Rising – Oppose
Justin Tomei, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Oppose
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Oppose
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1112:
Mark Griffin, Michigan Petroleum Association and Association of Convenience Stores – Oppose
Kevin Kendall, Michigan Waste and Recycling Association – Oppose
Nate Love, Michigan Wine Producers Association – Oppose
Sen. Camilleri offered an (S-1) version of SB 938.
The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize SB 938 and the changes in the (S-1) version.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 938:
Robert McCraight, City of Romulus – Support
Kevin Krause, City of Romulus – Support
Sen. Camilleri offered and (S-1) version of SB 1052.
The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize SB 1052 and the changes in the (S-1) version.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1052:
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Andrew Bashi, Great Lakes Environmental Law Center – Support
Ann Marie Graham Hudak, Canton Township Supervisor – Support
John Rhaesa, Wayne Mayor – Support
Kenneth Voigt, City of Belleville – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 938 and SB 1052:
Kevin McNamara, Van Buren Township – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 938 and SB 1052:
A Brock, City of Wayne – Support
Jessica Petieson, Citizen – Neutral
Jeneen Rippey, Citizen – Support
Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Support
Warren Evans, Wayne County – Support
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Support
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Kevin Kendall, Michigan Waste and Recycling Association – Oppose
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Samantha Pickering, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1052:
Jami Des Chenes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Oppose
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Xandr Brown, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition – Support
Thomas Pemberton, East Ferry Warren Canfield Association – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Mike Compagnoni, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Sen. Singh offered an (S-1) version of SB 447.
The Chair invited Sen. Singh to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 447.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
447:
Maureen Watson-Bolger, Michigan Corn Growers Association – Support
Kent Hartwig, Gevo – Support
S. Gonzales, Delta Air Lines – Support
Jonathan Harding, American Biogas Council – Support
Dr. Nichole Keway Biber, Clean Water Action – Oppose
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Jane McCurrey, Clean Fuels Michigan – Support
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Olga Chistyakova, BP North America – Support
Justin Heckel, UPS – Support
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Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Neutral
James Ryan, Wayne City Airport Authority – Support
Valerie Schey, Michiganders for a Just Farming System – Oppose
Dr. Cheryl Ruble, Citizen – Oppose
Dana Adams, RNG Coalition – Support
Ben Steyer, Michigan Soybean Association – Oppose
Jeff Eaxl, Clean Fuels Alliance America – Oppose
Jenyfer Lapish, Thumb BioEnergy – Oppose
Roy Storm, W2 Fuel LLC – Oppose
Roush Industries – Support
Wayne County Airport Authority – Support
At 2:45 p.m., Sen.(s) Shink and Chang arrived to committee.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 1112.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1112. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Hauck
Nays: Sen. Bellino
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-2) version of SB 1112 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and
Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 1113 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Pass: Sen. Shink
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 447. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of SB 447 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 938. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 938 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1052. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 1052 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 2:55 p.m., Sen.(s) Shink and Chang left the committee.
The Chair summarized SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB 1133.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB 1133:
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Sydney Hart and Adam Wygant, EGLE – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
Derrell Slaughter, Natural Resources Defense Council – Oppose
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Oppose
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
At 3:22 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 3:23 p.m., Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Polehanki, Lauwers, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino left the committee
and a quorum was no longer present.
At 3:24 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB 1133:
Jon Cartlidge and Adam Seitcik, Battelle Memorial Institute – Support
At 3:26 p.m., the Chair relinquished the committee to Vice Chair McDonald Rivet and left the committee.
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The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB
1133:
Dr. Autumn Haagsma, Western Michigan University – No Position
Susann Fancy, Global C02 Initiative – Neutral
Andrew Schepers, Holcim – Support
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1131:
Courtney Bourgoin, Evergreen – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB 1133:
Katie Abraham, Michigan Municipal Electric Association – Support
Deb Muchmore, Lambda Energy Resources – Support
DT Midstream – Support
Nayyirah Shariff, Flint Rising – Oppose
Danielle Basgall, The Nature Conservancy – Support
Beth Wallace, National Wildlife Federation – Oppose
Pete Laing and Juliette King, Great Lakes Business Network – Oppose
Doug Roberts, Consumers Energy – Support
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
James Gignac, Union of Concerned Scientists – Oppose
Jeff Stoutenburg, DOW – Support
Jason Griffin, Hemlock Semiconductor – Support
Winston Feeheley, DTE – Support
Olga Chistyakova, BP North America – Support
Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Oppose
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Oppose
Chris Gilmer-Hill, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition – Oppose
Bill Lievense, Linde Inc. – Support
Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Vice Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:44 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 12, 2024
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