to adopt the meeting minutes from September 21, 2023.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 21, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4359 before the committee: HB 4359 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to repeal 2016 PA 389, entitled "An act to preempt local ordinances regulating the use, disposition, or sale of, prohibiting or restricting, or imposing any fee, charge, or tax on certain containers," (MCL 445.591 to 445.593). Representative Brabec and John Fournier, the Deputy City Manager of Ann Arbor, testified in support of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4359. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in support of HB 4359. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in opposition of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified in opposition of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association, and AnnMarie Treglia, representing the Dart Container Company, testified in opposition of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. Barb Farrah, representing Zach Taylor of the American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance, testified in opposition of HB 4359. Samantha Pickering and Charlotte Jameson, both representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4359, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Council. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Blake Goodman, representing the Humane Society of the United States. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4359, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jami Des Chenes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Health Products Association. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association. Patrick Harrington, representing the Blue Triton Brands. The Chair laid SB 26 before the committee: SB 26 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5534.