to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2025.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Presentation before the committee. Autumn Haagsma, representing the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education at Western Michigan University, provided a presentation on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage. Bob Mannes, representing the Core Energy, provided a presentation on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4007 and HB 4283 before the committee:   HB 4007 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending section 3 (MCL 460.1003), as amended by 2023 PA 235. HB 4283 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending sections 28, 29, and 32 (MCL 460.1028, 460.1029, and 460.1032), sections 28 and 29 as amended and section 32 as added by 2023 PA 235, and by adding section 34. Nichole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283. Questions and discussions followed. Jane Fitkin, representing Citizens for a Safe and Clean Lake Superior, testified in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283, but did not wish to speak: Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action. Derrell Slaughter, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council. Kathleen Slonager, representing the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America- Michigan Chapter. Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center. Denise Keele, representing the Michigan Climate Action Network. Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to HB 4283: 1. Amend page 10, line 1, after "Sec. 34." by striking out "Electricity generated" and inserting "(1) Subject to subsection (2), electric providers that generate electricity". 2. Amend page 10, line 4, after "2024," by striking out "may be utilized to comply with" and inserting "are not subject to". 3. Amend page 10, line 5, after "standards" by striking out "and" and inserting "or". 4. Amend page 10, following line 5, by inserting: "(2) An energy provider described in subsection (1) whose rates are regulated by the commission shall submit an amended renewable energy plan as required under section 22. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply after the end of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator planning year ending in 2050.".