to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569 before the committee: HB 4567 (Rep. O'Malley)A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 47301, 47302, 47303, 47305, 47306, 47307, and 47308 (MCL 324.47301, 324.47302, 324.47303, 324.47305, 324.47306, 324.47307, and 324.47308), sections 47301, 47302, 47305, 47306, 47307, and 47308 as added by 1995 PA 57 and section 47303 as amended by 2004 PA 587, and by adding section 47304. HB 4568 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act, “by amending sections 47309, 47310, 47311, 47312, 47313, 47314, 47315, 47316, and 47317 (MCL 324.47309, 324.47310, 324.47311, 324.47312, 324.47313, 324.47314, 324.47315, 324.47316, and 324.47317), as added by 1995 PA 57. HB 4569 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 47318, 47320, 47321, 47322, 47323, 47324, 47325, 47326, 47327, 47328, 47329, and 48724 (MCL 324.47318, 324.47320, 324.47321, 324.47322, 324.47323, 324.47324, 324.47325, 324.47326, 324.47327, 324.47328, 324.47329, and 324.48724), as added by 1995 PA 57; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Bryan Burroughs, Michigan Trout Unlimited, testified in support of HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569. Questions and discussion followed. Amber & Eric Petersen, Michigan Fish Producers, testified in opposition of HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Capt. Denny Grinold, Michigan Charter Boat Association Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569, but did not wish to speak: Terry Walsh, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association. Frank Krist, representing the Hammond Bay Area Anglers Association. Tim Muir Jr., representing the Lake St. Clair Walleye Association. Dennis Eade, representing the Michigan Steelheaders (MSSFA). Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Matt Sowash, representing the MI Association of Conventions & Visitors Bureaus (MACVB). Jack VanRhee, representing the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club. Dominic Liparoto, representing the Metro West Steelheaders. Terry Clark, representing the White River Steelheaders. Mindy Koch, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards. Greg Peter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Carol Rose, representing the Upper Black River Council. Bill Houston, representing the Montmorency County Conservation Club. Kenneth Merckel, representing the MI Steelhead and Salmon Fisherman's Association. Jane Finnerty, representing the Cadillac Sportsman's Club. Kris Matthew, representing the Huron Valley Conservation Association. The Chair laid HB 4332 before the committee: HB 4332 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act, “by amending sections 40102, 40103, and 40114 (MCL 324.40102, 324.40103, and 324.40114), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24, section 40103 as amended by 2016 PA 382, and section 40114 as amended by 2018 PA 390, and by adding section 40111d. Representative Beau LaFave testified in support of HB 4332. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with no position of HB 4332, but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting at 12:55 PM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy K Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov