to adopt the meeting minutes from May 7, 2019.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 7, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4018 before the committee: HB 4018 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as amended by 2014 PA 541. Representative Sue Allor testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussion followed. Craig Brunet and Todd Grischke, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 4018. Brenda Archambo, Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow, testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussion followed. Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Marty Jones, Mullett Lake Preservation Society, testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussion followed. Jim Felgenauer, St. Clair-Detroit River Sturgeon for Tomorrow, testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussion followed. Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussion followed. Drew Youngedyke, National Wildlife Federation, testified in support of HB 4018. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4018, but did not wish to speak: Jason Wadage, representing the Burt Lake Preservation Association. Ali Phillips, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid HB 4519 before the committee: HB 4519 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 74114 and 83106 (MCL 324.74114 and 324.83106), section 74114 as amended by 2004 PA 587 and section 83106 as amended by 2010 PA 34. Representative Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 4519. Questions and discussion followed. Craig Brunet and Jason Fleming, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4519. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4519, but did not wish to speak: Bill Sheffer, representing the Michigan RV and Campground Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4519, but did not wish to speak: Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting at 12:56 PM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy K Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov