MEMBERS:
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, 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 BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5002 (Rep. Howell) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5003 (Rep. Brixie) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding SB 789 (Sen. VanderWall).
4. Testimony regarding SB 779 (Sen. McBroom).
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead to adopt the committee meeting minutes from October 16,
2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Reps. Howell and Brixie to summarize HB's 5002 – 5003 for the committee. Member
questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5002 - 5003:
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Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan Untied Conservation Clubs – support. Member questions followed.
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John Hesse, Fishin' Michigan – support. Member questions followed.
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Mark Stephens, Citizen – support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5002-5003:
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Bryan Burroughs, Michigan Trout Unlimited – support.
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Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – neutral.
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Dan Kimmel, Michigan BASS Nation – support.
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Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – support.
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Capt. Denny Grinold, Michigan Charter Boat Association – support.
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Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fisherman's Association – support.
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Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – support.
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Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council - support
The Chair invited Craig Brunet of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to speak and explain the
Department's neutral position on HB's 5002-5003. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 5002 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5002. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report HB 5003 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5003. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize SB 789. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 789:
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Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – oppose. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 789:

Roger Thorman, Michigan State Fox Hunters Association – oppose.
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Tim Dusterwinkle, Michigan Bear Hunters Association – oppose.
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Dave Johnson, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance – oppose.

Joe Hudson, Upper Peninsula Bear Houndsmen Association – oppose.
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John Paige, Ruffed Grouse Society – oppose.
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Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – support.
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Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan Untied Conservation Clubs – support.
The Chair summarized SB 779 for the committee. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 779:
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Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – oppose. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:19 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/04/2020