to report out HB 6023 with recommendation.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 6023 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5428, HB 5873 and HB 6219 before the committee: HB 5428 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL 257.805), as amended by 2021 PA 96. HB 5873 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 2045 (MCL 324.2045), as amended by 2013 PA 81. HB 6219 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 74116 and 78119 (MCL 324.74116 and 324.78119), section 74116 as amended by 2016 PA 1 and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81. Representative Mentzer testified in support of HBs 5428, 5873 and 6219. Scott Bowen and Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HBs 5428, 5873 and 6219. Nichole Fisher, representing mParks, and Kyle Langlois, representing Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation, gave a presentation in support of HBs 5482, 5873 and 6219. Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 5482. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5428, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5428, but did not wish to speak: Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Erica Briggs, representing the Rails and Trails Conservancy. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Andrea LaFontaine, representing the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Danielle Basgall, representing The Nature Conservancy. John LaMachia, representing the Michigan Municipal Leage. Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5428, but did not wish to speak: James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5873, but did not wish to speak: Andrea LaFontaine, representing the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association. John LaMachia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Danielle Basgall, representing The Nature Conservancy. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan Leage of Conservation Voters. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6219, but did not wish to speak: Erica Briggs, representing the Rails and Trails Conservancy. Andrea LaFontaine, representing the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverages Association. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.