to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026.
Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4708 before the committee: HB 4708 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1998 PA 362, entitled "Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien act," by amending section 5 (MCL 570.375), as amended by 2016 PA 286. Representative St. Germain, Nicki Polan, and Amy Crouchman, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association, testified in support of HB 4708. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5301 before the committee: HB 5301 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40113 (MCL 324.40113), as added by 1995 PA 57. Representative Bohnak and Steve Day, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB 5301. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5301, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5301, but did not wish to speak: Beatrice Friedlander, representing Michigan Attorneys for Animals. The Chair laid HB 5308 before the committee: HB 5308 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80124a (MCL 324.80124a), as amended by 2005 PA 271.