to adopt the meeting minutes from March 26, 2025.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4029 before the committee: Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4029. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Semrinec, representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified with no position on HB 4029. The Chair laid HR 30 before the committee:   HB 4029 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40113a and 41103 (MCL 324.40113a and 324.41103), section 40113a as amended by 2023 PA 222 and section 41103 as added by 1995 PA 57. HR 30 (Rep. Fairbairn) A resolution urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that would reinstate the Department of Interior’s prior removal of the gray wolf from the endangered species list, thus allowing gray wolf population management to be handled at the Representative Fairbairn and Gary V. Gorniak, representing the Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance, testified in support of HR 30. Questions and discussions followed. Beatrice Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in opposition to HR 30. Nichole Keway Biber, tribal citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa, testified in opposition to HR 30. Amy Trotter, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HR 30. The following person submitted a card in support of HR 30, but did not wish to speak: Merle Jones, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 30, but did not wish to speak: Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Amanda Brezzell, representing themselves as a farmer and Policy Advocate for Groundwork Center. Juan Martinez representing themselves. Christy McGillivray representing themselves. Robin Clark Michigiizhiagookwe representing themselves. Andrea Pierce, representing the Anishinabek Caucus. Valerie Schey representing themselves. Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Tim Minotas. Representing the Sierra Club.