to adopt the meeting minutes from October 11, 2023.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 9:15 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4673 before the committee: HB 4673 (Rep. Miller) A bill to require certain original equipment manufacturers and authorized repair providers of agricultural equipment to make diagnostic, maintenance, and repair parts, tools, and documentation available to independent repair providers and owners of that equipment; and to provide remedies. Representative Miller testified in support of HB 4673 and (H-2) The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4673, but did not wish to speak: Dennis Kellogg, representing the Michigan Farmers Union. Kathleen Angerer, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Bob Thompson, representing the Michigan Farmers Union. Denzel McCampbell, representing Progress Michigan. Logan Volce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Joanne Galloway, representing the Center for Change Northern Michigan Advocacy. Richard Douglas. Michael Fields. David Markham, representing the Center for Change Northern Michigan Advocacy. Barbara Conley. Rev. Duane Miller. Kalvin Carter. Carol Higgins. Mary O'Neill. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Shirley Thompson, Member of the Michigan Farmers Union. Cathy Albro, the Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Rural Caucus. Ed Rachwitz. Dixon Dudderar. Robert Kennedy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4673, but did not wish to speak: Tim Ostentoski Sr, representing Ostentoski Farm equipment. Eric Wareham, the VP of Government Affairs for the North American Equipment Dealers Association. Blake Laethem, representing the Farm Depot. Dan FIsher, representing the Burnips Equipment Company. Joel Bjork, representing the Burnips Equipment Company. Kaitlyn Byerly, representing the Burnips Equipment Company. David Worthems, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.