to report out HB 5748 with recommendation.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5748 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5893 before the committee: HB 5893 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights and measures act," by amending sections 2, 9a, 9b, 24, 27, 28c, 28e, 28f, 31, and 31a (MCL 290.602, 290.609a, 290.609b, 290.624, 290.627, 290.628c, 290.628e, 290.628f, 290.631, and 290.631a), sections 2, 9a, and 9b as amended by 2012 PA 253, section 28c as amended by 2016 PA 464, section 28e as amended by 2012 PA 469, section 28f as added by 2017 PA 168, and sections 31 and 31a as amended by 2012 PA 254. Representative Witwer, joined by Craig VanBuren and Ashley Steffen, both representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, all testified in support of HB 5893. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5893, but did not wish to speak: Peter Langley, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5893, but did not wish to speak: Jane McCurry, representing Clean Fuels Michigan. Glenn Stevens, representing MICHauto. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Sugar Company before the committee. John Boothroyd, Manager of Government Relations for the Michigan Sugar Company, provided a presentation on the Michigan Sugar Company. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:15 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov