to refer House Bill No. 5085 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1).
Representative Mueller moved to refer House Bill No. 5085 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5085 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5085 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. At 10:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Cynthia Johnson and Representative Love gave remarks regarding the History and State of Black Farmers in Michigan. Kimberly N. Carr, PhD, MPH, provided a presentation on Food Sovereignty, Racial Equity and the State of Black Farmers in Michigan and reviewed the following topics: Food Sovereignty and Racial Equity; Narrative Frame; Farms and Farmers in Michigan; and Michigan Black Farmers: Areas of Support. Questions and discussion followed. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, gave a presentation on the Michigan Farm Bureau Agriculture Accurate Children's Book. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:02 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov