to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 14 before the committee: SB 14 (Sen. McCann) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and 24.245), as amended by 2018 PA 602. Senator McCann testified in support of SB 14. Questions and discussion followed. Ethan Petzold and Logan Vorce, from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in support of SB 14. Questions and discussion followed. Sean McBreaty, from Clean Water Action, testified in support of SB 14. Caroline Liethen, from the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in opposition of SB 14. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Fisher, from the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in opposition of SB 14. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 14, but did not wish to speak: Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Liz Kirkwood, representingFor Love of Water. Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 14, but did not wish to speak: Kevin Kendall, representing the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Katie Gordon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan Ground Water Association. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Ryan Knight, representing the Michigan Realtors. The Chair laid HB 4596 before the committee: HB 4596 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to prohibit the sale, offering for sale, and distribution for sale of certain disposable wipes without meeting certain label requirements; and to prohibit certain acts and provide civil sanctions. Representative Mentzer testified in support of HB 4596. Questions and discussion followed. Wes Fisher, from INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, testified in support of HB 4596. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4596, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Section: American Waterworks Association. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Water Environment Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4596, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.