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The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki , Daley, Victory and Hoitenga The Committee on Education reported Senate Bill No. 517, entitled A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1351a (MCL 380.1351a), as amended by 2016 PA 192. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Dayna Polehanki Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Polehanki , Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and Irwin Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Education reported Senate Bill No. 784, entitled A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1271. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Dayna Polehanki Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Polehanki , Chang, Camilleri and Damoose Nays: Senator Irwin The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Education reported Senate Bill No. 785, entitled A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 30d (MCL 388.1630d), as amended by 2025 PA 15. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Dayna Polehanki Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Polehanki , Chang, Camilleri and Damoose Nays: Senator Irwin The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Education reported Senate Bill No. 989, entitled A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2024 PA 49. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Dayna Polehanki Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Polehanki , Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin and Damoose Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
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2026-06-02
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The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki , Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
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2026-05-19
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The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki , Daley, Victory and Hoitenga Scheduled Meetings Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, May 14, 12:45 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312 Energy and Environment – Thursday, May 14, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5323 Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, May 14, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:36 a.m. The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
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2026-05-12
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The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Victory and Hoitenga Excused: Senator Daley
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2026-03-10
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The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
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2026-03-03
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Page 1 of 3 MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4401 (Rep. Greene) 2. Adopted (S-1) and testimony regarding SB 238 (Sen. Daley) 3. Reported HB 4013 (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation. 4. Presentation on the Impact of Tariffs on Food Costs and Supply Chains The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from 11/06/2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators Daley, Victory and Hoitenga were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Representative Greene to summarize HB 4401 and (S-1) substitute to SB 238. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 238. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki Nays: None Not Voting: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory and Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB4401 and SB 238: Steve Dy, MUCC - Support Chris Semrinec, Michigan DNR - Support Jack Ammerman, Pheasants Forever - Support Page 2 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB4401 and SB 238: Chris Hudson, Self - Support Rob Terris, Self - Support Ryan Krueger, Self - Support Jim Smith, Self, Calhoun Co. - Support Carl Griffin, Safari Club International Flint Regional Chapter - Support Dillon Mansour, Self - Support Bob Gwizdz, Self - Support Paul North, Self, Wayne Co. - Support Joseph O'Neal, Self, Port Huron Twp. - Support Murlene McKinnon, Self - Support Wayne Schutlz, Self - Support Alex Lamb, Self, Ypsilanti - Support Dan Hudson, Self - Support Megan Garden, Self - Support Eric Couture, Self, Dryden - Support Gregg Kelley, Self, Battle Creek - Support Tom Shook - Support Spencer Morris - Support Anthony Decker, Self, Vicksburg - Support Michael Jawonowski, Self, Macomb - Support Lenn Mercer, Self - Support Donald Arnold, Self - Support Gary Robb, Self - Support Joe Hudson, UP Bear Hunters Association- Support Mike Thormon, MI Hunting Dog Federation - Support Keith Echfor, MI Bear Hunters Association - Support Chris Byrne, Self - Support Tod Hudson, Self - Support Bradley Love, Self, Schoolcraft - Support Jessica Morrison, Self - Support Kenny Darwin, Self - Support Shane Morrison, Self - Support Mike Lakie, Self, Romeo - Opposed Alex Hoeksema, Self, Grand Ledge - Support Steve LaRoque, Self, Clinton Co. - Support Ron Coolbaugh, Self - Support Mark Greulich, Self - Support Brad Parsons, Self - Support Page 3 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4013: Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to report HB 4013 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals for a presentation on the impact of tariffs on food costs and supply chains: 1. Dr. Tim Boring, MDARD Director; 2. Dr. David Ortega, Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy with MSU Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Economics; 3. Dr. Jahi Chappell, Director and Lindsey Scalera, Director of Policy and Leadership Education, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 11:04 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
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2025-12-10
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The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki and Daley Excused: Senators Victory and Hoitenga The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported Senate Bill No. 512, entitled A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 303, 526, 607, 609b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, and 436.2025), section 105 as amended by 2022 PA 226, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding section 412. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Jeremy Moss Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported Senate Bill No. 513, entitled A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2022 PA 226, and by adding section 604. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Jeremy Moss Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported House Bill No. 4042, entitled A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1107 (MCL 289.1107), as amended by 2016 PA 188. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Jeremy Moss Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported House Bill No. 4276, entitled A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as amended by 2016 PA 434. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Jeremy Moss Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported House Bill No. 5092, entitled A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled “Large carnivore act,” by amending section 22a (MCL 287.1122a), as added by 2018 PA 610. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Jeremy Moss Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
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Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
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2025-11-06
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meeting-4465
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The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki , Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
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2025-10-28
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The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki , Daley and Hoitenga Excused: Senator Victory Scheduled Meetings Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, September 11, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312 Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board – Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:55 a.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
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2025-09-09
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Page 1 of 3 MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2025 A Joint Meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture and Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Discussion Regarding SB 276 (Sen. Cherry) and SB 277 (Sen. Bumstead). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators Daley, Victory and Hoitenga were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Senator Cherry and Senator Bumstead to explain Senate Bills 276 and 277. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 276 and SB 277: Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs - Support Bob Matthews, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation - Support Andrew Vermeesch, Farm Bureau - Support Nick Buggia, NRA - Support Todd Johnson, National Deer Association - Support Tom Andvis, Great Lakes Salmon Initiative - Neutral Brent Rudolph, Pheasants Forever - Support Page 2 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 276 and SB 277: Ben Poulson, League of Conservation Voters - Support Anna Almanza, Food Bank Council of Michigan - Support Mike Thorman, U.P. Bear Houndsmen Assoc. - Support Bee Frederick, Safari Club International - Support Zach Evans, Ruffled Grouse and American Woodcock Societies - Support Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation - Support Frank Krist, Hammond Bay Area Anglers Assoc - Support Paul Rose, Montmorency County Conservation Club - Support Paul Rose, Upper Black River Council - Support George Lindquist, Big Bag Sportsmen Club - Support George Lindquist, U.P. Whitetails of Marquette Co. - Support Gary Gorniak, Straits Area Sportsmen Club - Support Greg Eagle, Michigan Resource Stewards - Support Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation - Support Keith Shafer, Michigan Bear Hunters Assoc. - Support Jon Gray, National Wild Turkey Federation - Support Dan Kimmel, Michigan Bass Fishing Federation - Support Mike Leonard, Safari Club International Michigan Chapter - Support Jack Ammerman, Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative - Support Ed Blissick, Great Lakes Salmon Initiative - Neutral Joe Hudson, U.P. Bear Houndsmen - Support Horst Schmidt, U.P. Environmental Coalition - Support David Bowers, Ducks Unlimited - Support Chris Semrinec, Department of Natural Resources - Support Emily Smith - Michigan Environmental Council - Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club - Support The Chair read in the cards of private individuals in Support of SB 276 and SB 277 who did not wish to testify before the committee: David Sanders, Swartz Creek, MI Curt Rozier, Shiawassee Co. Murlene McKinnon, Iosco Co. Jay Ammerman, Mattawan, MI Randy Spiegel, Shiawassee Co. Clint Maier, Shiawassee Co. Zachary Hall, Shiawassee Co. Jay Blair, Swartz Creek, MI Jim Smith, Calhoun Co. Deb Meyers, Shiawassee Co. Murray MacGready, Walker MI Eddie Bosas, Swartz Creek, MI David Smith, Clyde, MI Brian Smith, Kimball, MI Bryan Walker, Clyde, MI Brett Molaski, Benton Harbor, MI Page 3 of 3 Wayne Hanson, Shiawassee Co. Ron Coolbaugh, Shiawassee Co. Jassica Mestermaker, Lansing, MI Christopher and Vicky Reed, Portland, MI Jennifer Jaworski, Shiawassee Co. Dillon Mansour, Bay City, MI Tom Shook, East LeRoy, MI Alexis Lamb, Ypsilanti, MI Ken Reygaert, Macomb, MI Ken Dalton, Attica, MI Thomas Kushmaul, Shiawassee Co. Richard Sawdon, Metamora, MI Rob Stone, Shiawassee Co. Keith Rumbold, Genessee Co. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 1:17 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
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2025-06-12
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Page 1 of 2 MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 11, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 223 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. 2. Adopted (S-1) to SB 235 (Sen. Singh) and (S-1) to SB 236 (Sen. Bellino) 3. Reported SB 235 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) and SB 236 (S-1) (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation. 4. Testimony from individuals and organizations affected by the proposed cuts to food banks and farmers. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Dr. Deanne Kelleher, MDE Director Office of Nutrition Services for a presentation regarding proposed cuts to food banks and farmers. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, to report SB223 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki Nays: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory and Hoitenga Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain substitutes to SB 235 and SB 236. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB235 and SB 236: Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber - Support Jane McCurry, Clean Fuels Michigan - Support Page 2 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to adopt the S-1 version of SB235. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to adopt the S-1 version of SB 236. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to report the S-1 version of SB235 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to report the S-1 version of SB236 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to testify on the proposed cuts to food banks and farmers: Dr. Quentin Tyler, Director MSU Extension Daniel Schoonmaker, Executive Director, Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Scott Rumpsa, Executive Director of Community Action House, Ottawa County O'Nealya Gronstal, Executive Director of Lakeshore Food Club (Ludington) Anna Almanza, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations for the Food Bank Council Kenneth Estelle, President and CEO, Feeding American of West Michigan Gerald Brisson, President and CEO, Gleaners Communty Food Bank of Sountheast Michigan Rivka Hodgkinson, Executive Director, Michgan Association of Conservation Districts Julius Buzzard, Executive Director, Growing Hope Heather Anderson, Farm Manager, Green Wagon Farm Julie Brunson, Executive Director, H.O.P.E. Gardens. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 3:41 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
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the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 223 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. 2. Adopted (S-1) to SB 235 (Sen. Singh) and (S-1) to SB 236 (Sen. Bellino) 3. Reported SB 235 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) and SB 236 (S-1) (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation. 4. Testimony from individuals and organizations affected by the proposed cuts to food banks and farmers
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2025-06-11
Meeting id
meeting-4734
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Natural Resources and Agriculture
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Page 1 of 2 MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 03, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 223 (Sen. Polehanki) 2. Testimony regarding SB 235 (Sen. Singh) and SB 236 (Sen. Bellino) The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Polehanki to explain SB 223. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 223: Ann Griffin, Director of Advocacy with Michigan Humane - Support Stephen Rapundalo, MichBIO - Opposed Bee Friedlander and Kelley Stabler, Attorneys for Animals - Support Mitchell Nelson, Michigan State Director for Humane World – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 223: Ronald Phillips, Animal Health Institute - Opposed State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section - Support Ryan Merkley, Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine - Support Tanya Hildendorf, Michigan Pet Alliance - Support Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD - Neutral Nancy McKee, Zoetis - Opposed Jonathan White, Charles River Laboratories - Opposed Holly Thoms, Capital Area Humane Society - Support Page 2 of 2 The Chair invited Senator Singh and Senator Bellino to explain SB 235 and SB 236. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 235 and SB 236: Sarah Gonzalez, Delta Air Lines - Support John Delmotte and Scott Piggott, Michigan Corn Growers Association - Support Nichole Keway Biber, Clean Water Action - Opposed The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 235 and SB 236: Chuck Lippstreu, MI Agri-Business Association - Support Justin Heckel, UPS - Support Heather Dziedzic, American BioGas Council - Support Olga Chistyakova, BP - Support Bian Shoaf, Detroit Chamber - Support Andrew Vermeesch, Farm Bureau - Support Derek Phelps, Twelve Benefit Corporation - Support Kent Hartwig, Gevo - Support Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum - Support Chase Attanasio, Clean Fuels MI - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 4:00 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: June 11, 2025
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2025-06-03
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meeting-4391
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2025-2026
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2025-03-18 13:42:00.000000
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senate
Committee id
committee-13
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Natural Resources and Agriculture
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Page 1 of 2 MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 18, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted 2025-2026 Committee Rules. 2. Testimony regarding SB 93 (Sen. Singh). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga The Chair made a motion to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Natural Resource and Agriculture Committee Rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the 2025-2026 Committee Rules were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain SB 93. Due to technical difficulties, the following individual was not able to testify remotely: James Lee, Lee’s Bees - Support The Chair directed the Clerk to read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 93: James Lee, Lee’s Bees - Support Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD - Support Amanda Shreve, Executive Director, MI Farmers Market Association - Support Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau - Support Elizabeth Neiman, Self - Opposed 302 individual beekeepers across Michigan – Support Page 2 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Daley, to report SB 93 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 1:42 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
Location
the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2025-03-18
Meeting id
meeting-4333
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-03-18 13:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026