to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2021.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4242 before the committee: HB 4242 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48729 (MCL 324.48729), as amended by 2018 PA 643. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4242. Tom Knutson, representing Knutson's Recreational Sales, and Jim Mackie, representing Mackie's Live Bait, testified in support of HB 4242. Questions and discussion followed. Ben Gollon, representing Gollon Wholesale Live Bait, testified in support of HB 4242. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified with a neutral position on HB 4242. Jim Dexter, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division Chief, testified with a neutral position on HB 4242. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4470 before the committee: HB 4470 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as amended by 2014 PA 541. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4470, but did not wish to speak: Marc Smith, representing the National Wildlife Federation-Great Lakes Office. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Terri Wild, representing the Black Lake Preservation Society. Jason Wadage, representing the Burt Lake Preservation Authority. Herm Boatin, representing the Mullet Lake Area Preservation Society. Michael Kelly, representing the The Conservation Fund. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.