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 10, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 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. Testimony regarding SB 37 (Sen. VanderWall).
2. Testimony regarding feeding and baiting deer in the Upper Peninsula.
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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 invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chairman invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize SB 37. Member questions followed.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 37:
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Craig Brunet, and Dr. Kelly Straka, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources –
opposed. Member questions followed.
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Dave Johnson, Upper Peninsula Sportsman’s Association, testifying via remote access from
Escanaba, Michigan – support.
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Dave Wheeler, Lucky Buck Mineral – support.
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Rory Mattson, Delta Conservation District, testifying via remote access from Escanaba,
Michigan – support.
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Mark Bartholomew, Bart’s’ Fruit Market – support. Member questions followed.
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Tom Ray, Ray’s Feed Mill, testifying via remote access from Escanaba, Michigan – support.
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Ed Beckley, M-65 Bait shop – support. Member questions followed.
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George Lindquist, U.P. Whitetails Marquette County – oppose. Member questions followed.
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Terry Edwards, Citizen – support.
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Michael Veine, Citizen – support.
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Al Ettenhoffer, U.P. Whitetails – support.
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Greg Peter, Citizen – oppose. Member questions followed.
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George Quackenbush, Michigan Cattlemen’s Association – oppose.
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Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – oppose.
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Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs - Oppose
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 37:
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Erik Schnelle, Michigan Quality Deer Management Association – oppose.
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Carol Rose, Montmorency County Conservation Club – oppose.
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Patrick Hogan, Tomahawk Archers – oppose.
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Dale Hendershot, Michigan Trapper and Predator Callers Association – oppose.
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Tim Dusterwinkle, Michigan Bear Hunters Association – oppose.
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Joe Hudson, U.P. Bear Houndsmen – oppose.
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Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation – oppose.
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David Anderson, Saginaw Field and Stream – oppose.
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Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – oppose.
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 9:58 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/24/2019