to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2025.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Chair Martin, Chair Rigas, and Chair Borton made remarks to the committees. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Department of Natural Resources Accountability before the committee. Ted Nugent testified regarding his own experiences with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Joseph O'Leary, representing the Prosecuting Attorney for Baraga County, Roger Turnen, a farmer from L’Anse, and Greg Johnson, representing the Bear Mountain Lodge in Negaunee, testified regarding their experiences with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Questions and discussion followed. Cody Wehner, representing Superior Wildlife Adventures, testified regarding his experiences with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Beson testified regarding the experiences of deer processors with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Ted Nugent returned to answer questions from the committees. The following people submitted a card but did not wish to speak: Aaron Rice and Curt Albright, representing the Prairie Water User Group. At 11:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:03 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4385 before the committee: HB 4385 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 32312, 32312a, and 32510 (MCL 324.32312, 324.32312a, and 324.32510), section 32312 as amended by 2021 PA 91, section 32312a as added by 1997 PA 126, and section 32510 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 32510a.