MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 11, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 299 (S-2) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 300 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 664 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead).
4. Reported SB 664 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding SB 1124 (S-1) (Sen. Shink)
6. Reported SB 1124 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
7. Testimony regarding SB 1169 (S-1) (Sen. Shink), SB 1170 (S-1) (Sen. Shink), SB 1171 (S-1) (Sen.
Shink), and SB 1172 (Sen. Shink).
8. Reported SB 1169 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
9. Reported SB 1170 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
10. Reported SB 1171 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
11. Reported SB 1172 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley and Hoitenga, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Victory was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain S-2 substitute to SB 299. Member questions followed.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 299. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-2) version of SB 299 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 300 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Bumstead to explain SB 664 and S-1. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 664:
Justin Tomei, Michigan United Conversation Clubs – Support
Taylor Ridderbusch, DNR – Support
Nick Buggia, NRA – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 664 and
(S-1):
Bill Whitbeck – Support
Katherine Bussard – Support
Professor William Wagner – Support
Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelheaders – Support
Ramya Swami, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence – Support
Tood Johnson, National Deer Assoc. – Support
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Dept of Education – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 664. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-1) version of SB 664 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Chair Shink explained SB 1124 and substitute S-1. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1124:
John Allison, Trustee Ann arbor Charter Township – Support
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Pollicy – Opposition
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Rich Bowman, The Nature Conservancy – Support
Emily Smith, MI Environmental Council – Support
Davis Lossing, Huron River Waterrshed Council – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support
Tim Minotas Sierra Club – Support
Taylor Ridderbusch – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1124. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-1) version of SB 1124 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1169 (S-1), SB 1170 (S-1), SB
1171(S-1) and SB 1172:
Mikaylah HEffernan, DMARD – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 299, (S-
2), SB 300 and (S-1):
Jessical Isler, EGLE – Support
Dan Milan, Milan Supply and Valley Farms Supply – Support
Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Support
Denise Hartsough and Paula Bowman League of Women Voters of MI – Support
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Madeline Fata, MI Assoc. of Counties – Neutral
Norm Hess, MI Assoc. for Local Public Health – Support
Eric Pessell, Calhoun Co. Health Department – Support
Heresanna Richards, MI Municipal League – Neutral
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support
Brad Wood, MI Realtors – Support
Larry Stephens, Stephens Construction Services – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1169 and
(S-1):
Rebecca Park, MI Farm Bureau – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1170 and
(S-1):
Amy Drumm, MI Retailers Assoc. – Opposition
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1171 and
(S-1):
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Nate Love, American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers – Support
Dallas Gerber, Growth Energy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1169. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1170. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1171. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-1) version of SB 1169 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 1170 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 1171 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 1172 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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