to adopt the meeting minutes from May 08, 2025.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 08, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4257 and HB 4265 before the committee: Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber, testified in support of HB 4257 & HB 4265. Questions and discussion followed. Christy McGillirray, representing the Sierra Club, Megan Tinsley, representing Michigan Environmental Council, and Nichole Bieber, representing Clean Water Action, testified together in opposition to HB 4257 & HB 4265.   HB 4257 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11502 and 11503 (MCL 324.11502 and 324.11503), as amended by 2022 PA 243. HB 4265 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11506 and 11568 (MCL 324.11506 and 324.11568), section 11506 as amended by 2022 PA 244 and section 11568 as added by 2022 PA 249. Billy Kepner, Vice President of Vanguard Renewables, testified in support of HB 4257 & HB 4265. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Witkowski, representing Michigan Manufacturing, testified in support of HB 4257 & HB 4265. Questions and discussion followed. Cheryl Ruble, representing the Michiganders for Just Farming System, testified in opposition to HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussions followed. Scott Piggott, representing Michigan Corn Growers Association, testified in support of HB 4257 & HB 4265. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4257 and HB 4265, but did not wish to speak: Katie Johnson, representing the VEGMichigan. Joey Grzeskowiak. Joyce Janicki. Kathleen Longo. Valerie Schey. Maryann Cacciaglia. Tammy Urban. Alex Beauchamp, representing the Food & Water Watch. Angela Catalano. Sherri Gondoly. Sunday Harvie. Bee Friedlander, representing the Attorney for Animals. Charles Carpenter. Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Stream Association. Jane ONeil, representing the Sierra Club Michigan. Kathy Morrison. John Considine. Mary Raeleau. Donald Munski, representing the Sierra Club Michigan. Amber Kilpatrick, representing the Sierra Club Michigan. Jan Strait. Jan O'Connell. Mary Blanchard. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265, but did not wish to speak: Matt Breslin, representing the Michigan Food Processors Association. Pete Lemmer & Becky Taylor, representing the Green Stone Farm Credit Services. The chair laid presentations about anaerobic digesters before the committee. Dr. George Smith and Dr. Wei Liao, representing MSU AgBio, gave a presentation about anaerobic digesters. Questions and discussion followed.