to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025.
Representative Woolford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair invited public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations. Dan Meccariello, Vice President of Operations for Generate Upcycle, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. James DeYoung, an agricultural consultant for CID Farm Consulting, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Michael Alaimo, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and Troy Cumings, representing Warner Norcross and Judd LLP, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Dawn Crandall, Executive Vice President of Government Relations for the Home Builders Association of Michigan, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.   Karl Jones, President of the Michigan Meat Association, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan County Drain Commissioners, and Larry Protochiewitz, the Mason County Drain Commissioner, gave public comments on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Clare Alderink and Paul Windemuller, dairy farmers, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Zach Wenzlick gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.