to report out HB 5682 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5682 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 5801 and HB 5802 before the committee: HB 5801 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47301, 47302, 47303, 47305, 47307, 47308, 47309, 47310, 47311, 47312, 47313, 47314, 47315, 47316, 47317, 47319, 47320, 47321, and 47322 (MCL 324.47301, 324.47302, 324.47303, 324.47305, 324.47307, 324.47308, 324.47309, 324.47310, 324.47311, 324.47312, 324.47313, 324.47314, 324.47315, 324.47316, 324.47317, 324.47319, 324.47320, 324.47321, and 324.47322), sections 47301, 47302, 47305, 47307, 47308, 47310, 47312, 47313, 47314, 47316, 47317, 47319, 47320, 47321, and 47322 as added by 1995 PA 57, section 47303 as amended by 2004 PA 587, and sections 47309, 47311, and 47315 as amended by 2022 PA 34, and by adding section 47304; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5802 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47324, 47326, 47328, 47329, and 48724 (MCL 324.47324, 324.47326, 324.47328, 324.47329, and 324.48724), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding section 47363. Representative Prestin and Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Semrinec and Randy Claremont, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division Chief, testified in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions and discussions followed. Scott Everett, Dana Serafin, Jack Cross, and Skyler Ruleau, representing the Michigan Fish Producers Association, testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Blissick and Bryan Burroughs, representing the Michigan Angler Consortium and Trout Unlimited, testified in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802. Denise Purvis, representing Purvis Fisheries, testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Stephen Collins, representing the Brooklyn Sportsman’s Club. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802, but did not wish to speak: Lakon Williams, representing the Bay Port Fish Company. Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael Kelly, representing the Michigan Sportfishing Alliance. Tom Audris, representing the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative. Stephen Schultz. Tim Schlaud. Dennis Eade, representing the Michigan Steelheaders. Bob Ksionzek, representing the Detroit Area Steelheaders. Ed Bealey, representing the Saginaw Bay. Keith Dewald, representing the Saginaw Bay Walleye Club. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Senator Ed McBroom. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:30 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov