to adopt the meeting minutes from October 25, 2023.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 25, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 271, SB 273, SB 502 and SB 519 before the committee: SB 271 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending the title, the heading of subpart A of part 2, and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 22, 28, 29, 39, 45, 47, 49, 173, 177, and 191 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1005, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1013, 460.1022, 460.1028, 460.1029, 460.1039, 460.1045, 460.1047, 460.1049, 460.1173, 460.1177, and 460.1191), the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 29, 39, 45, 47, 49, 173, and 177 as amended and sections 22 and 28 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 32, 51, 53, 101, and 103. SB 273 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending sections 5, 7, 71, 73, 75, 77, 78, 91, and 93 (MCL 460.1005, 460.1007, 460.1071, 460.1073, 460.1075, 460.1077, 460.1078, 460.1091, and 460.1093), sections 5, 7, 71, 73, 75, 77, 91, and 93 as amended and section 78 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 72, 80, and 80a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SB 502 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 6a, 6m, and 6t (MCL 460.6a, 460.6m, and 460.6t), sections 6a and 6m as amended and section 6t as added by 2016 PA 341, and by adding section 6aa. SB 519 (Sen. Singh) A bill to provide for the adjustment of transition- impacted workers into new industries; to create the community and worker economic transition office in the department of labor and economic opportunity; to allow the creation of certain advisory committees; to make certain appropriations; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. Senator Singh testified in support of SB 271 and SB 273. Questions and discussion followed. Senator Shink testified in support of SB 502. Senator Singh testified in support of SB 519. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters; and Derrell Slaughter, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council, testified in support of SB 271, SB 273, SB 502 and SB 519. Justin Carpenter, representing Michigan EIBC, testified in support of SB 271, SB 273 and SB 502. Questions and discussion followed. Melville Nickerson, representing NRG, testified in opposition to SB 271. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 271, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Dana Adams, representing the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 271, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Angela Seligman, representing the Clean Air Task Force. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 271, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Robert Scott, a resident of Montcalm County. Gary Melow, representing Michigan Biomass. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 271 and SB 502, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 271 and SB 273, but did not wish to speak: Rod Williamson, representing ABATE. Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 271, SB 273, SB 502 and SB 519, but did not wish to speak: Mike O'Brien, representing the I & M Power Company. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 271, SB 273, SB 502 and SB 519, but did not wish to speak: Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Martin Kushler, representing ACEEE. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center. Alli Gold Roberts, representing Ceres. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 271, SB 273 and SB 502, but did not wish to speak: Courtney Bourgoin, representing Evergreen Action. Peder Mewis, representing the Clean Grid Alliance. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 271, SB 273 and SB 502, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 271 and SB 502, but did not wish to speak: Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 502, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Citizens Utility Board. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 519, but did not wish to speak: Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 519, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB. Representative Wendzel offered the following amendment to SB 271: 1. Amend page 6, line 20, after "51." by striking out the balance of the subparagraph.