to excuse Representative Lightner from the meeting.
Representative Bollin moved to excuse Representative Lightner from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5499 before the committee: HB 5499 (Rep. Hood) A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Hood testified in support of HB 5499. Questions and discussion followed.