HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 521, 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, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the minutes from the June 16th, 2020 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817 before the
committee:
HB 5812
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11502, 11503, 11504, 11505,
11506, 11507, 11507a, and 11508 (MCL
324.11502, 324.11503, 324.11504, 324.11505,
324.11506, 324.11507, 324.11507a, and
324.11508), and by designating sections 11502 to
11508 as subpart 1.
HB 5813
(Rep. Sowerby)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11509, 11510, 11511, 11511a,
11511b, 11512, 11513, 11514, 11514b, 11515,
11516, 11517, 11518, 11519, 11519b, and 11521b
(MCL 324.11509, 324.11510, 324.11511,
324.11511a, 324.11511b, 324.11512, 324.11513,
324.11514, 324.11514b, 324.11515, 324.11516,
324.11517, 324.11518, 324.11519, 324.11519b,
and 324.11521b), by designating sections 11509 to
11519b as subpart 2 and section 11521b as subpart
3, and by adding sections 11512b, 11512d, 11512f,
and 11512h; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5814
(Rep. Rabhi)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11523, 11523a, 11523b, 11525,
11525a, and 11525b (MCL 324.11523,
324.11523a, 324.11523b, 324.11525, 324.11525a,
and 324.11525b), by designating sections 11523 to
11525f as subpart 4, and by adding sections
11525d and 11525f.
HB 5815
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 11526, 11526a, 11527, 11528,
11531, 11532, 11533, 11539, 11540, 11541,
11546, 11549, 11550, and 11553 (MCL
324.11526, 324.11526a, 324.11527, 324.11528,
324.11531, 324.11532, 324.11533, 324.11539,
324.11540, 324.11541, 324.11546, 324.11549,
324.11550, and 324.11553), section 11526 as
amended by 2004 PA 43, section 11526a as added
by 2004 PA 40, sections 11528, 11539, and 11550
as amended by 2018 PA 640, section 11533 as
amended by 2004 PA 44, section 11541 as
amended by 1996 PA 358, section 11546 as
amended by 2006 PA 56, section 11549 as
amended by 2006 PA 58, and section 11553 as
added by 2014 PA 178, and by designating
sections 11526 to 11533 as subpart 5, sections
11539 to 11541 as subpart 6, sections 11546 to
11549 as subpart 7, section 11550 as subpart 8,
section 11553 as subpart 9; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 5816
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart
10.
HB 5817
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart
11.
Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition, testified in
support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817.
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5812. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5812 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5813. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5813 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5814. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5814 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5815. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5815 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5816. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to refer House Bill No. 5816 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5817. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5817 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Rendon.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815,
HB 5816 and HB 5817, but did not wish to speak:
Lisa Patrell.
The Chair laid HR 282 before the committee:
HR 282
(Rep. Markkanen)
A resolution to support the timely issuing of
permits for the construction of the Great Lakes
Tunnel Project and to support the private
investment and employment opportunities
afforded by the project.
Representative Markkanen testified in support of HR 282. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jane Tomaszewski, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association/ Crystal Flash,
testified in support of HR 282.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in
opposition to HR 282.
Mike Corrigan, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association/ Corrigan Oil Company,
testified in support of HR 282.
Wayne Kohley, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association/ Excel Propane
Company, testified in support of HR 282.
Beth Wallace, representing the Great Lakes Freshwater Campaigns Manager, National
Wildlife Federation, testified in opposition to HR 282.
Jennifer McKay, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, testified in opposition to
HR 282.
Jason Geer, representing the Michigan Oil & Gas Association, testified in support of HR 282.
Sean McBrearty, representing the Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HR 282.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jon Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers' District Council, testified in support of HR
282.
Katie Barglind, representing the Women in Construction, testified in support of HR 282.
Daryl Gallant, representing the Michigan Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Institute,
testified in support of HR 282.
Lee Graham, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324, testified in support of HR 282.
Justin Pomerville, representing the UA Local 85 Michigan Pipe Trades, testified in support of
HR 282. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisa Patrell, representing the Washtenaw 350, testified in opposition to HR 282.
The following person submitted a card in support of HR 282, but due to the time constraints
was unable to speak:
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 282, but did not wish to speak:
Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association.
Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association.
Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HR 282, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Representative Wakeman moved to report out HR 282 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Cambensy.
Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the
meeting at 12:25 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov