to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4347.
Representative Wortz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4347. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Paiz and Dievendorf. Representative Kunse along with Byron Chunk, a longtime harness racer, testified in support of HB 4346 and HB 4347. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Green and Brett Boyd, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association, testified in support of HB 4348. Questions and discussion followed. LC Scramlin, representing the Oakland County Fair and Michigan Fairs and Exhibitions, testified in support of HB 4346, HB 4347, and HB 4348. John Currie, representing the Mecosta County Fair & Michigan Fairs and Exhibitions, testified in support of HB 4346, HB 4347, and HB 4348. Brian Nielsen, representing MSU Department of Animal Science & Michigan Horse Racing Advisory Commission, testified in support of HB 4346, HB 4347, and HB 4348. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4346, HB 4347, and HB 4348, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Sievert, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Lisa Reift, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Saree Miller, representing the Allegan County Fair. William Baxter, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association. Matt Kempf, representing the Newaygo County Ag Fair Association. Aaron Bennett, representing the Bennett Farms. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:37 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov