to refer House Bill No. 5817 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1).
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5817 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: Reps. Reilly, Rendon. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817, but did not wish to speak: Lisa Patrell. The Chair laid HR 282 before the committee: HR 282 (Rep. Markkanen) A resolution to support the timely issuing of permits for the construction of the Great Lakes Tunnel Project and to support the private investment and employment opportunities afforded by the project. Representative Markkanen testified in support of HR 282. Questions and discussion followed. Jane Tomaszewski, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association/ Crystal Flash, testified in support of HR 282. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in opposition to HR 282. Mike Corrigan, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association/ Corrigan Oil Company, testified in support of HR 282. Wayne Kohley, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association/ Excel Propane Company, testified in support of HR 282. Beth Wallace, representing the Great Lakes Freshwater Campaigns Manager, National Wildlife Federation, testified in opposition to HR 282. Jennifer McKay, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, testified in opposition to HR 282. Jason Geer, representing the Michigan Oil & Gas Association, testified in support of HR 282. Sean McBrearty, representing the Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HR 282. Questions and discussion followed. Jon Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers' District Council, testified in support of HR 282. Katie Barglind, representing the Women in Construction, testified in support of HR 282. Daryl Gallant, representing the Michigan Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Institute, testified in support of HR 282. Lee Graham, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324, testified in support of HR 282. Justin Pomerville, representing the UA Local 85 Michigan Pipe Trades, testified in support of HR 282. Questions and discussion followed. Lisa Patrell, representing the Washtenaw 350, testified in opposition to HR 282. The following person submitted a card in support of HR 282, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 282, but did not wish to speak: Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association. Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association. Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HR 282, but did not wish to speak: Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.