to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5707 before the committee: HB 5707 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30103 and 30305 (MCL 324.30103 and 324.30305), section 30103 as amended by 2018 PA 163 and section 30305 as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Bierlein and Zachary Wenzlick of Freeland testified in support of HB 5707. Questions and discussions followed. Dylan Gebhard and Kyle Alexander, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 5707. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5707, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5707, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The Chair laid HB 5682 before the committee: HB 5682 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43530.