to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4021 before the committee: HB 4021 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 81101, 81132, 81145, 81146, and 81150 (MCL 324.81101, 324.81132, 324.81145, 324.81146, and 324.81150), section 81101 as amended by 2020 PA 385 and sections 81132, 81145, 81146, and 81150 as added by 1995 PA 58. Representative VanderWall testified in support of HB 4021. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Saxton, Executive Director representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association testified in support of HB 4021. Sgt. Robert Meyers representing the Lake County testified in support of HB 4021. Richard L. Martin, Lake County Sheriff testified in support of HB 4021. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4021, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Department of Natural Resources. The Chair laid SB 2 before the committee: SB 2 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 40 (MCL 750.40). Senator Geiss testified in support of SB 2. Questions and discussion followed. Merissa Kovach representing the ACLU of Michigan testified in support of SB 2. Dr. Sarah Wallett representing the Planned Parenthood of Michigan testified in support of SB 2. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 2, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Genevieve Marnon, representing the Right to Life of Michigan. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 2, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Kreuz, representing the Heritage Action for America.