to report out HB 4385 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4385 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-2-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. Foreman and Myers-Phillips. Pass: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Arbit and Wooden. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4385, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Representative Timmy Beson. Nichole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4385, but did not wish to speak: Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters. Joanne Wisley, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4385, but did not wish to speak: Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The Chair laid a presentation on State Licensed Commercial Fishermen before the committee. Scott Everett, representing the Michigan Fish Producers Association, gave a presentation on commercial fishing in Michigan. Questions and discussions followed. Dustin McMurry, representing the Big Stone Bay Fishery, testified regarding the commercial fishing industry. Questions and discussions followed. Mike Burda, representing the Carlson’s Fish Market out of Leland, testified regarding the commercial fishing industry. Questions and discussions followed. Steven Ruleau, representing the Ruleau Bros Commercial Fisherman out of Cedar River, testified regarding the commercial fishing industry. Questions and discussions followed. Jack Cross, representing the Cross Fishery out of Charlevoix, testified regarding the commercial fishing industry. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Morgan testified regarding his experiences with the commercial fishing industry.