to adopt the meeting minutes from June 21, 2022.
Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 21, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 12:32 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:34 PM, Majority Vice Chair Bezotte called the committee back to order. Representative Calley testified in support of HB 6317 and HB 6318. Representative Morse testified in support of HB 6317 and HB 6318. Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 6317 and HB 6318. Questions and discussion followed. At 1:13 PM, Majority Vice Chair Bezotte laid the committee at ease. At 1:14 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to HB 6317 and HB 6318. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 6317 and HB 6318. David Pearson, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 6317 and HB 6318. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6317 and HB 6318, but did not wish to speak: Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Chris Matus, representing the Wayne County CEO. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6317 and HB 6318, but did not wish to speak: Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.