to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2026.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5501 and HB 5556 before the committee: HB 5501 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30311d (MCL 324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98. HB 5556 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30311b and 30311d (MCL 324.30311b and 324.30311d), section 30311b as added by 2009 PA 120 and section 30311d as amended by 2013 PA 98, and by adding section 30311e. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5501 and HB 5556. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid HB 5502 before the committee: HB 5502 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30305 (MCL 324.30305), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Adam Hagadorn, representing the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in support of HB 5502. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501 and HB 5502, but did not wish to speak: Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501 and HB 5502, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid HB 5082 before the committee: HB 5082 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30321 (MCL 324.30321), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 5082. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5082, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. At 12:30 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:31 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5536 before the committee: HB 5536 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30301, 30307, and 30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and 324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308 as added by 1995 PA 59. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 5536. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Brian Vigue, representing the Audubon Great Lakes. Abbie Hawley, representing the Tipp of the Mitt Watershed. Ashley Flintoff, representing the Friends of the Rouge. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but did not wish to speak: David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jason Wadaga, representing the Genesee County Drain Commission. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but did not wish to speak: Carolan Sondereger, representing the Flow Water Advocates. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but did not wish to speak: Marlene Regina Bergstrom. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Amanda Felther. Russ Bellant. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Kristi Gingrich, representing the Residents United for a Healthy Lowell. Jackie Landon. Tammie Bruneau. Betsy Lope-Wagner, representing Residents United for a Healthy Lowell. Durrie Parker. Rose Johnson. Tim Bruneau. Lauren Hodges. At 12:44 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine laid the committee at ease. At 12:45 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee: HB 5557 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5503 (MCL 324.5503). Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5557. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 5557. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5082, HB 5501, HB5502, HB 5536, HB 5556, and HB 5557. Dylan Gebhard, Amy Lounds, and Tom Shanley, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536, HB 5556 and HB 5557. Questions and discussions followed. Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5082 and HB 5536, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Jennifer McKay. Marjorie Steche, representing the Economic Development Responsibility Alliance of Michigan. Barry Wane Adams. Lynn Sleight. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Steven Niswander, representing Niswander Environmental. Todd Losee, representing Niswander Environmental. The Chair laid HB 4733 before the committee: HB 4733 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48721 (MCL 324.48721), as amended by 2018 PA 529.