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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 11, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 299 (S-2) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 300 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding SB 664 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead). 4. Reported SB 664 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation. 5. Testimony regarding SB 1124 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) 6. Reported SB 1124 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. 7. Testimony regarding SB 1169 (S-1) (Sen. Shink), SB 1170 (S-1) (Sen. Shink), SB 1171 (S-1) (Sen. Shink), and SB 1172 (Sen. Shink). 8. Reported SB 1169 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. 9. Reported SB 1170 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. 10. Reported SB 1171 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. 11. Reported SB 1172 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley and Hoitenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Victory was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain S-2 substitute to SB 299. Member questions followed. Page 1 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 299. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-2) version of SB 299 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 and Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 300 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 and Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Senator Bumstead to explain SB 664 and S-1. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 664: Justin Tomei, Michigan United Conversation Clubs – Support Taylor Ridderbusch, DNR – Support Nick Buggia, NRA – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 664 and (S-1): Bill Whitbeck – Support Katherine Bussard – Support Professor William Wagner – Support Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelheaders – Support Ramya Swami, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence – Support Tood Johnson, National Deer Assoc. – Support Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Dept of Education – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 664. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-1) version of SB 664 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Chair Shink explained SB 1124 and substitute S-1. Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1124: John Allison, Trustee Ann arbor Charter Township – Support Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Pollicy – Opposition Page 2 of 4 Rich Bowman, The Nature Conservancy – Support Emily Smith, MI Environmental Council – Support Davis Lossing, Huron River Waterrshed Council – Support Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support Tim Minotas Sierra Club – Support Taylor Ridderbusch – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1124. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-1) version of SB 1124 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 and Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1169 (S-1), SB 1170 (S-1), SB 1171(S-1) and SB 1172: Mikaylah HEffernan, DMARD – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 299, (S- 2), SB 300 and (S-1): Jessical Isler, EGLE – Support Dan Milan, Milan Supply and Valley Farms Supply – Support Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Support Denise Hartsough and Paula Bowman League of Women Voters of MI – Support David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support Madeline Fata, MI Assoc. of Counties – Neutral Norm Hess, MI Assoc. for Local Public Health – Support Eric Pessell, Calhoun Co. Health Department – Support Heresanna Richards, MI Municipal League – Neutral Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support Brad Wood, MI Realtors – Support Larry Stephens, Stephens Construction Services – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1169 and (S-1): Rebecca Park, MI Farm Bureau – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1170 and (S-1): Amy Drumm, MI Retailers Assoc. – Opposition Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition Tim Langholz, NFIB – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1171 and (S-1): Page 3 of 4 Nate Love, American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers – Support Dallas Gerber, Growth Energy – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1169. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1170. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1171. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-1) version of SB 1169 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 and Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 1170 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 and Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 1171 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 and Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 1172 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 and Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 4 of 4
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2024-12-11
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Natural Resources and Agriculture
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 3, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 299 (S-1) (Sen. Singh), SB 300 (S-1) (Sen. Singh). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley and Hoitenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from October 1, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Singh to explain substitutes to SB 299 and SB 300. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 299. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 300. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 299, (S-1), SB 300 and (S-1): Sydney Hart and Tanya Rule, EGLE – Support Skip Pruss, For the Love of Water – Support Norm Hess, Michigan Association for Local Public Health – Neutral on SB 299, Support SB 300 Jennifer McKay, Michigan Environmental Council – No Position Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Bill Lievense, Michigan Septic Tank Association – Support Shawon Cecil, MI REALTORS – Support Page 1 of 2 Madeline Fata, MI Association of Counties – Opposition Eric Pessell, Calhoun County Public Health – Support SB 300 David Cotton, Cotton Environmental – Support Rebecca Esselman, Huron River Watershed Council – Support Larry Stephens, Stephens Consulting Services – Support Michael Stephens, Guardian Wastewater Services – Support Anthony Kendall, MSU Professor – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 299, (S- 1), SB 300 and (S-1): Ben Tirell, MI Farm Burea – Opposition Judy Allen, MI Township Assoc. – Neutral Nicholas Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Neutral of SB 299, Support SB 300 Melissa DeSimone, MI Lakes and Streams Assoc. – Support Elaine Sterrett Isley, West MI Environmental Action Council – Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support Dan Milan, Milan Supply Valley Farms – Support Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters of MI – Support Amy O'Leary, SEMCOG – No Position The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Victory was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: December 11, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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2024-12-03
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Natural Resources and Agriculture
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 1, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 882 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 803 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding SB 860 (Sen. Cherry). 4. Reported SB 860 (S-1) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Victory and Hoitenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from September 25, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 882: Sam Olsen, MI Food Processors Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report SB 882 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Victory, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 803: Jack Ammerman, Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 803 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Victory. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki. Page 1 of 2 Pass: Sen.(s) Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Senator Cherry to explain SB 860 and (S-1) substitute. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 860. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Victory, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 860 and (S-1): Justin Tomei, MUCC – Support Glen Blackwood, Rugged Grouse Society – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 860 and the (S-1) substitute: Chris Semrinec, MI Department of Natural Resources – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-1) version of SB 860 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, and Victory. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Daley was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:44 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: December 3, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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2024-10-01
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Natural Resources and Agriculture
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 25, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 882 (Sen. Singh). 2. Testimony regarding SB 803 (Sen. Cherry). The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Singh to summarize SB 882. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 882: James Lee of James Lee's Bees and President of the Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of MI – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 882: Private Individuals, Beekeepers and Honey Producers in Support of SB 882 – Support Dawn Drake, MI Agricultural Cooperative Assoc. – Support Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD – Support Rebecca Park, MI Farm Bureau – Support Amanda Shreve, MI Farmers Market Assoc. – Support The Chair invited Senator Cherry to summarize SB 803. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 803: Chris Semrinec, DNR – Support Justin Tomei, MI United Conservation Clubs – Support Jack Ammerman, MI Pheasant Hunting Initiative – Support Jim Ballard, MI Hunting Dog Federation – Support Page 1 of 2 Carl Griffin, Safari Club International - Flint Chapter – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:56 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 1, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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2024-09-25
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meeting-4236
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 25, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 882 (Sen. Singh). 2. Testimony regarding SB 803 (Sen. Cherry). The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Singh to summarize SB 882. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 882: James Lee of James Lee's Bees and President of the Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of MI – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 882: Private Individuals, Beekeepers and Honey Producers in Support of SB 882 – Support Dawn Drake, MI Agricultural Cooperative Assoc. – Support Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD – Support Rebecca Park, MI Farm Bureau – Support Amanda Shreve, MI Farmers Market Assoc. – Support The Chair invited Senator Cherry to summarize SB 803. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 803: Chris Semrinec, DNR – Support Justin Tomei, MI United Conservation Clubs – Support Jack Ammerman, MI Pheasant Hunting Initiative – Support Jim Ballard, MI Hunting Dog Federation – Support Page 1 of 2 Carl Griffin, Safari Club International - Flint Chapter – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:56 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 1, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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2024-09-25
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2024 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture and House Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. 1. Presentation Update from MDARD on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from April 9, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Cherry was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited MDARD Director Dr. Tim Boring and State Veterinarian Nora Wineland for a presentation update on the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Member questions followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:56 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 25, 2024 Page 1 of 1
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2024-06-12
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2024-04-09 16:32:00.000000
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committee-265
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Natural Resources and Agriculture
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 9, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 645 (Sen. Shink). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair Shink testified to SB 645. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 645: Belita Cowan, President of the Lymphoma Foundation of America – Support Cheryl Rubble, MD Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action – Support Geoff Horsfield, Enfironmental Working Group – Support Terrence Stovall, Landscape Professionals – Opposition Austin Douglas, Ditch the Itch – Opposition Thomas Bergschwenger, Natural Approach Lawn and Tree Care – Opposition Steve Martinko, Michigan Green Industry Association – Opposition Bill Welsch, Michigan Pest Management – Opposition Amy Upton, MI Nursery and Landscape Assoc. – Opposition Jerry Grossi, Arbor Lawn, Inc. – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 645: Jami Des Chenes, MI Chemistry Council – Opposition Michael Alaimo, MI Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support Max Sano, Beyond Pesticides – Support Samantha Pickering, MI Environmental Council – Support Page 1 of 2 Rusty Merchant, Responsible Industry for a Sounds Environment – Opposition Stephanie Szymas, MI Agri-Business Association – Opposition Dan Pappineau, True Green – Opposition Ben Tirell, MI Farm Bureau – Opposition Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD – Neutral There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:32 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 12, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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1
Meeting date
2024-04-09
Meeting id
meeting-4162
Meeting state
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 5, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4596 (Rep. Mentzer) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 691 (S-1) (Sen Singh) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4596: Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report HB 4596 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. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 691. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 691 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 The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:07 p.m. Date Approved by Committee: 4.9.2024 Page 2 of 2
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 20, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 683 (Sen. McCann) and SB 684 (Sen. McCann). 2. Testimony regarding SB 691 (Sen. Singh). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. McCann to explain SB 683 and SB 684. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 683. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 683 and SB 684: Richard Sytsma, Self – Support Lori Sowle, City of Detroit Animal Control – Support Anne Heir, Self – Opposition Lana Carson, Self – Support Celeste Dunn, Self – Support Justin Tomei, MI United Conservation Club – Neutral Bob Darden, MI Assoc. of Purebred Dogs – Opposition Ann Marie Rogers, Self – Opposition The Chair invited Sen. Singh to explain SB 691. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 691: Gregory Bird, Michigan Vegetable Council – Support Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD – Support Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:51 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 6, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4596 (Rep. Mentzer). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Daley and Hoitenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Polehanki and Victory were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Ben Poulson from Rep. Mentzer's office to explain HB 4596. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4596: Lance Biinoniemi, MI Infrastructure and Transportation Assoc. – Support Mike Spence, Southeast MI Council of Governments – Support John Foumier, City of Ann Arbor – Support Liz Kirkwood, For the Love of Water – Support John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support Candice Miller, Macomb Co. Public Works Commissioner – Support Chris Semrinec, MI League of Conservatoin Voters – Support Sydney Hart, EGLE – Support Horst Schmidt, U.P. Environmental Council – Support Samantha Pickering, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center - Energy and Environmental Policy – Opposition Mike Campagnoni, MI Water Environment Assoc. and American Water Works Assoc. – Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club - MI Chapter – Support Brian Reed, Delta Township, MI – Support Jamie Logan, American Cleaning Institute – Support Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 20, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SCR 11 (Sen. Shink). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.. Sh e 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair Shink summarized SCR 11. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SCR 11: Kelly Thayer, Keep U.P. Wild Coalition – Support John Mueller, Keweenaw Mountain Lodge – Support Catherine Andrews, Friends of the Land of Keweenaw – Support Horst Schmidt, UP Environmental Coalition – Support Elise Rosky, Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action, MTU student group – Support Senator Edward McBroom, Senate District 38 – Opposed The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SCR 11: George Graves, self – Opposed Henry Schienebeck, Geat Lakes Timber Professionals Assoc. – Opposed John McIntosh, self – Opposed John Velat, self – Opposed Jordan Hoover, self – Opposed Kristin Ojamiemi, self – Support Nancy and Al Warrent, self – Support Ontonagon Board of Commissioners, Ontonagon County – Opposed Ron Store, self – Opposed Page 1 of 2 U.P. Sportsmen Alliance – Opposed Sierra Club – Support Jeff Ratcliffe, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance – Opposed Tim Lynott, Keweenaw Land Association – Opposed State Representative Dave Prestin, 108th House District – Opposed Jeffrey Towner, Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance – Support Nick Occhipinti, MI League of Conservation Voters – Support Kall Morris Inc, Marquette, MI – Support Sarah Monte, Marquette Food Co-op – Support Garret Johnson, MI Nature Association – Support Ginny Landgon, self – Opposed Kayln Store, self – Opposed Brandon Erickson, self – Opposed Jeremy Applekamp, self – Opposed Jeremy Wuorenmaa, Western UP Planning and Development Region – Opposed Scott Everett, Lake States Lumber Association – Opposed Representative Greg Markkanen, HD 110 – Opposed Paul Anderson, City Manager, City of Ironwood – Opposed Emily Smith, Michigan Environmental Council – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 6, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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2023-10-17
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 411 (Sen. Lauwers), SB 412 (Sen. Hertel), SB 413 (Sen. Cherry) and SB 414 (Sen. Cherry). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senators Lauwers and Cherry to testify on Senate Bills 411, 412, 413 and 414. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 411, SB 412, SB 413 and SB 414: John Carlo, Northville Downs – Support Tom Barrett, Michigan Harness Horsemen Assoc., – Support Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Opposition Byron Shunk, MI Thoroughbred Assoc – Support Joyce Janicky, resident – Opposition John Schut, MEFA – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 411, SB 412, SB 413 and SB 414: Michael Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition John Shagonaby, Gun Lake Tribe – Opposition Jim Parinello, Teamsters Local 337 – Support Matt Breslin, Hollywood Casino at Greektown – Opposition Mike McCoy, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – Opposition Page 1 of 2 Louie Thoros, MGM – Opposition Whitney Greville, Bay Mills Indian Community – Opposition Cheryl Scott- Dube, Motor City Casino – Opposition Brendan Ringlever, Huron Band of Potwatomi – Opposition Jasmine Tompkins, MI Gaming Control Board – Opposition John Currie, MEFA – Support Plymouth Township Residents, Plymouth Twp residents – Opposition Brian Neilsen, MSU Dept of Animal Science – Support Sylvia Renteria, MDARD – Opposition Erik Rodriguez, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:31 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 17, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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2023-10-10
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 26, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 441 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. 2. Presentations regarding Climate Change and Conservation from Ducks Unlimited and Trout Unlimited. 3. Presentations regarding the Changing Seasons Report from the National Wildlife Federation and the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from September 12, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 441. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 441: Taylor Ridderbusch, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 441. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-1) version of SB 441 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Victory Nays: Sen. Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited representatives from Kyle Rorah from Ducks Unlimited and Brian Burroughs from Trout Unlimited to give presentations regarding climate change and their conservation efforts. The Chair invited Marc Smith from the National Wildlife Federation and Amy Trotter from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs to give a presentation regarding their Changing Seasons Report. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 441: Bill Winowiecki, Michigan Charter Boat Association – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:56 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 10, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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2023-09-26
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 12, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 441 (Sen. Shink). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair summarized Senate Bill 441. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 441: Taylor Ridderbusch, MI DNR – Support Bill Winoweicki, MI Charter Boat Association – Opposed The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 441: Scott Everett, Michigan Fish Producers Association – Opposed The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Singh was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:14 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 26, 2023 Page 1 of 1
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2023-09-12
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 148 ( Polehanki) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 149 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation. 3. Presentation by the Tribal Community Citizens on Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 148 and SB 149: Dr. Stephen Rapundalo, MichBio – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding Rob Stachlewitz, Charles River - Mattawan Biomedical Research – Opposition Matthew Bailey, National Association of Biomedical Research – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 148 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 149 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki. Nays: None Page 1 of 2 Pass: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to give a presentation entitled Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge: Dr. Nichole Keway Biber, Little Traverese Bay Bands of Odawa Indians – No Position Dr. Martin Reinhardt, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – No Position Theresa Pitts, Keewenaw Bay Indian Community – No Position Doug Craven, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:43 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 12, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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2023-06-13
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 148 (Sen. Polehanki) and SB 149 (Sen. Hertel). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Polehanki and Senator Hertel to summarize SB 148 and SB 149. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 148 and SB 149: Blake Goodman and Barry Londeree, Humane Society of the U.S. – Support Tanya Hildendorf, Humane Society of Huron Valley and Michigan Pet Alliance – Support Molly Tamulevich, Attorneys For Animals – Support Dave Rubello – Support Traci Scarbrough, Canine Adventure – Support Joni Detwiler, self – Support Stephen Rupandalo, MICH Bio – Opposed National Anti-Vivisection Society – Support Pampered Paws Doggy Daycare – Support SBM Animal Law Section – Support Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 148 and SB 149: Page 1 of 2 Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support Amy Payne, self – Support Valerie Schey, self – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:46 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 06/13/2023 Page 2 of 2
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 23, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SR 15 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 103 ( Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 104 ( Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 105 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SR 15 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 103, SB 104 and SB 105: Ross Gavin, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Mark Spencer, MI Trappers and Predator Callers Association – Support Taylor Ridderbusch, MI DNR – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 103 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Victory. Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 103. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 104 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Victory. Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 104. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 105 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Victory. Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 105. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following organizations for a presentation on 30 X 30 initiative: Erin Ford, Audubon Great Lakes Kris Olsson, Huron River Watershed Chris Semrinec and Hudson Villeneuve, League of Conservation Voters Christy McGillivray, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:55 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 6, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 16, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SR 15 (Sen. Wojno). 2. Testimony regarding SB 103 (Sen. Cherry), SB 104 (Sen. Daley) and SB 105 (Sen. McCann). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Victory and Hoitenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Wojno to summarize Senate Resolution 15. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SR 15: Liz Kirwood, FLOW (For the Love Of Water) – Support Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation, Great Lakes district – Support Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support Bob Matthews, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation – Support The Chair invited Senator Cherry, Senator McCann and Bryce Fisher, Chief of Staff to Senator Daley, to explain Senate Bills 103, 104, and 105. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 103, SB 104 and SB 105: Taylor Ridderbusch, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Support Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation – Support Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen's Association – Support Dennis Stachewicz, Commercial Fishing Guide from the U.P. – Support Page 1 of 2 Bob Matthews, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 103, SB 104 and SB 105: Pete Hrodey, Citizen, Marquette MI – Support Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed Erik Schnelle, National Deer Association – Support Dave Johnson, UP Sportsmen's Alliance – Support Bryan Burroughs, Michigan Trout Unlimited – Support Cary Gorniak, Straits Area Sportsmen's Club – Support Joe Hudson, UP Bear Houndsman – Support Roger Thorman, Michigan State Fox Hunters – Support Jim Wale, Michigan United Coon Hunters – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Daley was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:04 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 23, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 7, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 52 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Presentation by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report SB 52 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 The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 52. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Justin Tomei and Amy Trotter from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs for a presentation. Member questions followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:33 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 16, 2023 Page 1 of 1
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2023-03-07
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 28, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 52 (Sen. Cherry). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Cherry to summarize Senate Bill 52. Taylor Ridderbusch, DNR Legislative Liaison and DNR Law Enforcement Chief David Shaw testified along Senator Cherry in support of the bill. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 52: Justin Tomei, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support Erik Schnelle, National Deer Association – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:23 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 7, 2023 Page 1 of 1
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2023-02-28
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2023-2024
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 7, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. She 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from January 31, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited MDARD Policy Director Ashley Steffen, and MDARD Acting Director Kathy Angerer for a presentation. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:29 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 28, 2023 Page 1 of 1
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2023-02-07
Meeting id
meeting-3766
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2023-01-31 15:23:00.000000
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committee-265
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Natural Resources and Agriculture
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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 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 31, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted Natural Resources & Agriculture Committee Rules for 2023-2024 Legislative Session 2. Presentation from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He 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, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to adopt the 2023-2024 Natural Resources 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 rules were adopted. Chair Shink invited Tyler Ridderbusch, DNR Legislative Liaison and Scott Whitcomb, DNR Acting Deputy Director for a presentation. Member questions followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:23 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 7, 2023 Page 1 of 1
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2023-01-31
Meeting id
meeting-3757
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held
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2023-01-31 15:00:00.000000
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2023-2024