to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2025.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4343 and HB 4344 before the committee: Representative Borton and Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4343 and HB 4344. Questions and discussions followed. Wayne Kohley, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association, testified in support of HB 4343 and HB 4344. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4343 and HB 4344, but did not wish to speak: Jill Sokacz, CEO, representing the Michigan Trucking Association. John Kran, representing the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association.   HB 4343 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 2024 PA 106. HB 4344 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled "Motor carrier safety act of 1963," by amending section 1a (MCL 480.11a), as amended by 2018 PA 559. Ed Noyla, representing the County Road Association. The Chair laid HB 4203 before the committee: Representative Johnsen testified in support of HB 4203. Questions and discussions followed. Josh Clayton, representing the Michigan Towing Association, testified in support of HB 4203. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4203, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyla, representing the County Road Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4203, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. At 12:26 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:31 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid SB 71 before the committee: