to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, gave a presentation to the committee. Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Marijuana Regulatory Agency. Andrew Brisbo, representing the Marijuana Regulatory Agency, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4126 and HB 4127 before the committee: HB 4126 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan regulation and taxation of marihuana act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 333.27958). HB 4127 (Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 206 (MCL 333.27206), as amended by 2018 PA 10. Representative Albert and Representative Rendon testified in support of HB 4126 and HB 4127. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Federico Mariona, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, testified in support of HB 4126 and HB 4127. Questions and discussion followed. Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4126 and HB 4127. Questions and discussion followed. Jared Burkhart, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, testified with a neutral position on HB 4126 and HB 4127. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4126 and HB 4127, but did not wish to speak: Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Gabrielle Strubhar, representing the Right to Life. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. The Chair laid HB 4693 before the committee: HB 4693 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 1606 (MCL 324.1606), as amended by 2000 PA 414. Representative Mueller; Craig Brunet and Nicole Toman, both representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified together in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4693, but did not wish to speak: Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4693, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. The Chair laid HCR 4 before the committee: HCR 4 (Rep. Yaroch) A concurrent resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to clarify its position on the legality of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Representative Yaroch testified in support of HCR 4. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 4, but did not wish to speak: Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. The Chair laid SB 23 and SB 24 before the committee: SB 23 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to prohibit the theft of mail; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies. SB 24 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2018 PA 188. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 23 and SB 24, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.