to adopt the meeting minutes from October 11, 2023.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123 before the committee: HB 5120 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1211) by amending the title and by adding part 8. HB 5121 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 205 (MCL 125.3205), as amended by 2018 PA 366. HB 5122 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1211) by amending the title and by adding part 8. HB 5123 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 205 (MCL 125.3205), as amended by 2018 PA 366. Mark Fosdick representing the Cohoctah Township Supervisor testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Deborah Hopkinson representing the White River Township testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Herasanna Richards representing the Michigan Municipal League testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Robert Scott representing the Montcalm County testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Donna Graham representing the Clinton County, Greenbush Township, Clinton County CIT United testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Sandra Tannehill representing the Michigan resident testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Mike Brown representing the Michigan resident testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Sarah Porter representing the Michigan resident testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Clint Beach representing the Michigan resident testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Dr. Wanda Iza representing the Ingham County citizens testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Jeremy Kwekel representing the Moncalm resident testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Madelyn Fata and Deena Bosworth representing the Michigan Association of Counties testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Liosa Cook-Gordon representing the Michigan resident testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Kevon Martis representing the Our Home, Our Voice testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5120, but did not wish to speak: Norman Stephens, representing the Michigan resident. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5120 and HB 5122, but did not wish to speak: Shane Hernandez, representing the ABC of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5121, but did not wish to speak: James Mantey, representing the Almer Charter Township. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123, but did not wish to speak: Sharon Wurster, representing the Milan. Kelly Treiber, representing the Williamston. Theresa Owen, representing the Clinton County Citizens United ADMIN. Peter Klein, representing the St. Johns. Mike Pattullo, representing the Caro. Harold Defever, representing the Ashley. Kathleen Defever, representing the Ashley. Melissa Gallop, representing the Wales Township. Rich Witgen, representing the Perry. Julie Murphy, representing the Carleton. Mike Hafner, representing the Chesaning. Erin Harman, representing the Howell. Kelly Ralko, representing the Perry. Richard Mee, representing the Yale. Patrick Porter, representing the Milan. Ruth Miller, representing the Blissfield. Kevin Murphy, representing the Howard City. Pamela Hemmes, representing the Greenville. Olga Mancik, representing the Milan Township. Jeffery Benore, representing the Erie Township. Cheryl Majors, representing the Milan Township. Jack Gregory, representing the Milan Township. Rosemary Murphy, representing the Howard City. Mark Bogi, representing the Milan Township. LouAnn Mogg, representing the Rosebush. Carmell Pattullo, representing the Caro. Tammy Hafner, representing the Chesaning. Lisa Brown, representing the Fowlerville. Nanci Jennings, representing the Perry. Jessica Kwekel, representing the Lakeview. Susan Spitzley, representing the Portland. Charlene Purchase, representing the Six Lakes. Kenneth Purchase, representing the Six Lakes. Larry Kindel, representing the St. Johns. Catherine Bohacz, representing the Bronson. Carol Nowek, representing the Sherwood. Randy Nowak, representing the Sherwood. Joann Haas, representing the Fowlerville. Sue Deer Dembowski, representing the Grand Ledge. Representative Joseph Fox, representing the 101st House District. Representative Timmy Beson, representing the 96th House District. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Bruce Jennings, representing the Perry. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123, but did not wish to speak: Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Jessica Collingsworth, representing the NexAmp. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Eli Isaguille, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. Representative Andrews offered the following amendment to HB 5120: 1. Amend page 18, following line 14, by inserting: "(4) Commission approval of a certificate does not confer the power of eminent domain and is not a determination of public convenience and necessity for the purposes of the power of eminent domain.".