to adopt the meeting minutes from May 01, 2025.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 01, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4257 and HB 4265 before the committee: At 10:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:33 AM, Representative Lightner called the committee back to order. Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. At 10:36 AM, Representative Lightner laid the committee at ease.   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. At 10:36 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussions followed. Sydney Hart, Jerrod Sanders, and Tracy Kecskemeti, representing EGLE, testified in opposition to HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. Dana Kirk, representing SKS Development, testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussions followed. Heather Dziedzic, representing the American Biogas Council, testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4257 and HB 4265, but did not wish to speak: Kathryn Johnson, representing VEGMichigan. Joey Grzeskowiak. Kathleen Longo. Noelle Grain. Tom Progar, representing VEGMichigan. Maria Edwards, representing WOW. Maya Dedhia. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Brece Clark, representing the New Roots Institute. Nancy Hannan. Angela Hill. Jeana McLelland. Eva Bailey. Jessica Fahlgren. Cameron Ohrt. Thomas Quinn. Bob Thompson, representing the Michigan Farmers Union. Carolan Sonderegger, representing FLOW. Kathleen Morrison. Amy Brookhouse Dawn Bushouse Alexa Chapman Joyce Church Bernard Church Bob Dausman Val Deur Cheryl Fines Donald Frey Paul Frens Trincie Frens Jerame Giddings Todd Heykoop Verla Hooker Lou Hooker Gail Howarth Michael Klachko Beth Kelonava Emma Kirwin Emilie Klop Jolee Laster Jim McCormick Beth Mooy Kathy Morrison John Morrison Max Morrison Leigha Palm John Payne Mary Pekel Jerry Pekel Ailene Pugne John Pugno Lynn Stankus Jane Strochin Michael Strotchin Gloria Switizer Gary Switzer Jerry Snyder Theodora Snyder Becky Tuuk Sally Wagoner Susan Wente Pam Derks Zuchowski Tim Zuchowski The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265, but did not wish to speak: Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Scott Piggott, representing the Michigan Corn Growers Association. Scott Corrin, representing the Dairy Farmers of America. Doug Roberts, representing Consumers Energy. Shelia Burkhardt, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4257 and HB 4265, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Clean Water Action. At 11:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:44 AM, Representative Lightner called the committee back to order. Representative Lightner laid HR 99 before the committee: Representative Neyer, along with Rob Anderson representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in support of House Resolution 99. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:54 AM, Representative Lightner laid the committee at ease. At 11:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HR 99, but did not wish to speak: Carolan Sonderegger, representing the FLOW. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 99, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinaw Center for Public Policy. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association.