to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5205 and SB 663 before the committee: HB 5205 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 3103 (MCL 324.3103), as amended by 2005 PA 33. SB 663 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 3103 (MCL 324.3103), as amended by 2005 PA 33. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5205, but did not wish to speak: Brian Vigue, representing the Audubon Great Lakes. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water. Sydney Hart and Phil Argiroff, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5205, but did not wish to speak: John LaMachia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Vegetable Council. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Shawn Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors. Ed Noyola, representing the County Roads Association of Michigan. Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Kelly Turner, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber of Commerce. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Joanne Wisely, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 663, but did not wish to speak: Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan league of Conservation Voters. Marta Johnson, representing the Climate Cabinet. Tom Zimnicki, representing the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes & Streams Association. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Sydney Hart and Phil Argiroff, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 663, but did not wish to speak: John LaMachia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Vegetable Council. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Ed Noyola, representing the County Roads Association of Michigan. Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. Joanne Wisley, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber of Commerce.