Members:
SEN. KIMBERLY LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND
CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
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LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, February 27,
2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Daniel Eichinger as the Director of the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources.
2. A hearing to consider the appointment of Robert Gordon as the Director of the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services.
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The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Daniel Eichinger to provide the committee with his opening statements. Member
questions followed.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding the appointment of
Daniel Eichinger as the Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support
Mike Shriberg, National Wildlife Federation – Support
Paul Rose, Michigan United Conservation Clubs Past Presidents – Support
Leon Hank, Quality Deer Management Association – Support
Carol Rose, Upper Black River Council – Support
William Houston, Montmorency County Conservation Club – Support
Chris Kettler, Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association – Support
David Brakhage, Ducks Unlimited – Support
Erik Schnelle, Quality Deer Management Association – Support
Tim Dusterwinkle, Michigan Bear Hunters Association – Support
Don Kimmel, Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation – Support
David Anderson, Saginaw Field and Stream Conservation Club – Support
Denny Grihold, Michigan Charter Boat Association – Support
Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
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Bryan Burroughs, Michigan Trout Unlimited – Support
Dale Hendershot, Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association – Support
The Chairman recessed the committee from 4:13 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.
The Chairman invited Robert Gordon to provide testimony regarding his appointment as the Director of the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/28/2019
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