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
June 22, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, June 22, 2023, at
8:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 271 (Sen. Geiss).
2. Testimony regarding SB 272 (Sen. Shink).
3. Testimony regarding SB 273 (Sen. Singh).
4. Testimony regarding SB 274 (Sen. Shink).
5. Testimony regarding SB 276 (Sen. Bayer).
6. Testimony regarding SB 277 (Sen. McDonald Rivet).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.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, Shink, Hertel,
Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Singh and Shink to summarize SB 271 through SB 277.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274,
SB 276, and SB 277:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Derrell Slaughter, National Resources Defense Council – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274,
SB 275, SB 276, and SB 277:
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Laura Sherman, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Support
John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Support
Carlo Cavallaro, Coalition for Community Solar Access – Support
Samantha Medakkar, Advanced Energy United – Support
James Harrison, Utility Workers Union of America – No Position
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – No Position
Brandon Hofmeister, Consumers Energy – No Position
Andy Coulouris, DTE Energy – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, and SB 273:
Dr. Elizabeth Del Buono, Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action – Support
Kathleen Slonager, Michigan Allergy and Asthma Foundation – Support
Melanie Stewart, Citizen – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 271:
Gary Melow, Michigan Biomass – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 273:
Martin Kushler, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy – Support
Due to time constraints the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272,
SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, and SB 276:
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272,
SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, SB 276, and SB 277:
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 271:
Michigan Waste and Recycling Association – Oppose
Dana Adams, Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas – Oppose
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Oppose
John Boothroyd, Michigan Sugar Company – Oppose
Wayne Kohley, Michigan Propane Gas Association – Oppose
Justin Knepper, Michigan Association of Timbermen – Oppose
Brock VanOss, Michigan Master Logger Program – Oppose
Joe Doyle, Doyle Forest Products – Oppose
Wes Windover, Biewer Lumber – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 274:
Wayne Kohley, Michigan Propane Gas Association – Oppose
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Oppose
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The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 275:
Brett Barry, Clean Energy – Support
Kirstie Sieloff, Electrification Coalition – Support
Dana Adams, Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 277:
Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Agriculture – Support
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Neutral
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 271, SB 272, and SB 273:
Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, and SB 276:
Katie Gordon, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, SB 276, and SB 277:
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center – Oppose
Stephanie Glidden, Evergreen Action – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Chamber – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 27, 2023
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