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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Wortz, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Excused: Reps. Wortz, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5304 before the committee: HB 5304 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30106b, 30311b, and 32515a (MCL 324.30106b, 324.30311b, and 324.32515a), sections 30106b and 32515a as added by 2013 PA 87 and section 30311b as added by 2009 PA 120, and by adding sections 1306 and 33709. Mindy Fernandes, representing the Office of Representative Roth, testified in support of HB 5304. Michael Morphy, representing the Great Lakes Coalition, testified in support of HB 5304. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5304, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives Wortz, Myers-Phillips and Wooden from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:32 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2026-06-24
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Weiss and Arbit. Excused: Reps. Weiss and Arbit. Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5307 before the committee: HB 5307 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2023 PA 55. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5307 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5687 before the committee: HB 5687 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105, and 44106 (MCL 324.44101, 324.44103, 324.44104, 324.44105, and 324.44106), sections 44101, 44103, and 44106 as added by 1995 PA 57 and sections 44104 and 44105 as amended by 2004 PA 587, and by adding section 44102a. Representative Frisbie, Brian Mohlman, and Tim Paxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5687. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 5687. Questions and discussions followed. Representative McFall moved to excuse Representatives Weiss and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:29 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2026-06-17
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Wortz and Arbit. Excused: Reps. Wortz and Arbit. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5307 before the committee: HB 5307 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2023 PA 55. Representative Vanderwall testified in support of HB 5307. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Semrinec and Captain David Malloch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 5307. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4783, HB 4784, HB 4785 and HB 4786 before the committee: HB 4783 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 48701, 48703, and 48703a (MCL 324.48701, 324.48703, and 324.48703a), section 48701 as amended by 2008 PA 291, section 48703 as amended by 2018 PA 529, and section 48703a as amended by 2016 PA 382. HB 4784 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40110, 40110a, 40110b, and 40113a (MCL 324.40110, 324.40110a, 324.40110b, and 324.40113a), section 40110 as amended by 2016 PA 382, section 40110a as added by 2010 PA 366, section 40110b as added by 2012 PA 520, and section 40113a as amended by 2023 PA 222. HB 4785 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 301, 40102, and 40103 (MCL 324.301, 324.40102, and 324.40103), section 301 as amended by 2018 PA 240, section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24, and section 40103 as amended by 2016 PA 382. HB 4786 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 501b. Representative Bohnak, Representative Prestin, Representative Fairbairn, and Representative Markkanen testified in support of HB 4783, HB 4784, HB 4785 and HB 4786. Questions and discussions followed. Nichole Keway Biber, representing themselves, as a tribal liaison of the Little Travers Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, testified in opposition to HB 4783, HB 4784, HB 4785 and HB 4786. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Semrinec and Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4783, HB 4784, HB 4785 and HB 4786. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4783, HB 4784, HB 4785 and HB 4786, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4783, HB 4784, HB 4785 and HB 4786, but did not wish to speak: Mike McCoy, representing the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Beatrice Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Mitchell Nelson, representing Humane World for Animals. Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representatives Wortz and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:52 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2026-06-03
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5707 before the committee: HB 5707 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30103 and 30305 (MCL 324.30103 and 324.30305), section 30103 as amended by 2018 PA 163 and section 30305 as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5707. The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5707, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5707, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5707 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. The Chair laid HB 5682 before the committee: HB 5682 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43530. A substitute (H-1) to HB 5682 was previously adopted at the May 13, 2026, meeting. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5682 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 5801 and HB 5802 before the committee: HB 5801 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47301, 47302, 47303, 47305, 47307, 47308, 47309, 47310, 47311, 47312, 47313, 47314, 47315, 47316, 47317, 47319, 47320, 47321, and 47322 (MCL 324.47301, 324.47302, 324.47303, 324.47305, 324.47307, 324.47308, 324.47309, 324.47310, 324.47311, 324.47312, 324.47313, 324.47314, 324.47315, 324.47316, 324.47317, 324.47319, 324.47320, 324.47321, and 324.47322), sections 47301, 47302, 47305, 47307, 47308, 47310, 47312, 47313, 47314, 47316, 47317, 47319, 47320, 47321, and 47322 as added by 1995 PA 57, section 47303 as amended by 2004 PA 587, and sections 47309, 47311, and 47315 as amended by 2022 PA 34, and by adding section 47304; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5802 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47324, 47326, 47328, 47329, and 48724 (MCL 324.47324, 324.47326, 324.47328, 324.47329, and 324.48724), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding section 47363. Representative Prestin and Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Semrinec and Randy Claremont, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division Chief, testified in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions and discussions followed. Scott Everett, Dana Serafin, Jack Cross, and Skyler Ruleau, representing the Michigan Fish Producers Association, testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Blissick and Bryan Burroughs, representing the Michigan Angler Consortium and Trout Unlimited, testified in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802. Denise Purvis, representing Purvis Fisheries, testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Stephen Collins, representing the Brooklyn Sportsman’s Club. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802, but did not wish to speak: Lakon Williams, representing the Bay Port Fish Company. Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael Kelly, representing the Michigan Sportfishing Alliance. Tom Audris, representing the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative. Stephen Schultz. Tim Schlaud. Dennis Eade, representing the Michigan Steelheaders. Bob Ksionzek, representing the Detroit Area Steelheaders. Ed Bealey, representing the Saginaw Bay. Keith Dewald, representing the Saginaw Bay Walleye Club. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Senator Ed McBroom. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:30 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2026-05-20
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Outman, Arbit and Myers-Phillips. Excused: Reps. Outman, Arbit and Myers-Phillips. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5707 before the committee: HB 5707 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30103 and 30305 (MCL 324.30103 and 324.30305), section 30103 as amended by 2018 PA 163 and section 30305 as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Bierlein and Zachary Wenzlick of Freeland testified in support of HB 5707. Questions and discussions followed. Dylan Gebhard and Kyle Alexander, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 5707. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5707, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5707, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The Chair laid HB 5682 before the committee: HB 5682 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43530. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5682. The motion prevailed 9-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Representative Green, John Kupiec, and Bee Frederick, representing the Safari Club International, testified in support of HB 5682. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5682, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Bob Matthews, representing the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Association of Paddle Sport Providers before the committee. The Chair recognized the many paddle sport livery operators in the room and thanked them for their work for the State of Michigan. Jake Miltner, from Pine Water Paddle Sports, gave a presentation on the work of paddle sport providers to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Scott and Patti Anderson, from Big Bear Adventures, continued the presentation and discussed the effects of recent flooding and ice-storms on the paddle sport industry. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representatives Outman, Arbit and Myers-Phillips from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:27 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2026-05-13
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Scott and Arbit. Excused: Reps. Scott and Arbit. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5485 before the committee: HB 5485 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 31502, 31503, 31504, 31505, 31506, 31507, 31508, 31509, 31510, 31511, 31513, 31515, 31516, 31517, 31518, 31520, 31521, and 31523 (MCL 324.31502, 324.31503, 324.31504, 324.31505, 324.31506, 324.31507, 324.31508, 324.31509, 324.31510, 324.31511, 324.31513, 324.31515, 324.31516, 324.31517, 324.31518, 324.31520, 324.31521, and 324.31523), sections 31502, 31503, 31504, 31505, 31507, 31508, 31510, 31511, 31513, 31515, 31516, 31517, 31518, 31520, 31521, and 31523 as added by 1995 PA 59, section 31506 as amended by 1995 PA 100, and section 31509 as amended by 2004 PA 325, and by adding sections 31506a, 31509a, 31509b, 31517a, 31518a, 31518b, 31518c, 31518d, 31528a, and 31528b. Representative Schuette and Dave Kepler, representing the Four Lakes Task Force, testified in support of HB 5485. Questions and discussions followed. Dylan Gebhard and Luke Trumble, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 5485. Questions and discussions followed. Dan DeVawn, representing GEI Consultants, testified in support of HB 5485. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5485, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Rebecca Esselman, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Bryan Burroughs, representing Michigan Trout Unlimited. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5485, but did not wish to speak: Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Nicole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action. Ben Powlsen, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Dennis Louney, representing the Mid Michigan Environmental Action Center. Lisha Ramsdell, representing Huron Pines. Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards. Lisa Kirkwood, representing the Flow Water Advocates. Charles Griffith, representing the Ecology Center. The Chair laid HB 5501 before the committee: HB 5501 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30311d (MCL 324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5501. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5501 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5502 before the committee: HB 5502 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30305 (MCL 324.30305), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5502 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5536 before the committee: HB 5536 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30301, 30307, and 30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and 324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308 as added by 1995 PA 59. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5536 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Vornhagen, representing the Michigan Botanical Society. Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards. The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee: HB 5557 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5503 (MCL 324.5503). Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5557 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5082 before the committee: HB 5082 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30321 (MCL 324.30321), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5082 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502 and HB 5536, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jennifer McKay, representing Niswander Environmental. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502 and HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Steve Niswander, the CEO, Niswander Environmental. Tyler Smith, representing the Michigan Wetland Association. Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Ashley Flintoff, representing the Friends of the Rouge. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502 and HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives Scott and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:27 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2026-04-29
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Rep. Foreman. Excused: Rep. Foreman. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5501 and HB 5556 before the committee: HB 5501 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30311d (MCL 324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98. HB 5556 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30311b and 30311d (MCL 324.30311b and 324.30311d), section 30311b as added by 2009 PA 120 and section 30311d as amended by 2013 PA 98, and by adding section 30311e. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5501 and HB 5556. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid HB 5502 before the committee: HB 5502 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30305 (MCL 324.30305), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Adam Hagadorn, representing the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in support of HB 5502. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501 and HB 5502, but did not wish to speak: Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501 and HB 5502, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid HB 5082 before the committee: HB 5082 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30321 (MCL 324.30321), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 5082. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5082, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. At 12:30 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:31 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5536 before the committee: HB 5536 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30301, 30307, and 30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and 324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308 as added by 1995 PA 59. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 5536. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Brian Vigue, representing the Audubon Great Lakes. Abbie Hawley, representing the Tipp of the Mitt Watershed. Ashley Flintoff, representing the Friends of the Rouge. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but did not wish to speak: David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jason Wadaga, representing the Genesee County Drain Commission. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but did not wish to speak: Carolan Sondereger, representing the Flow Water Advocates. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but did not wish to speak: Marlene Regina Bergstrom. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Amanda Felther. Russ Bellant. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Kristi Gingrich, representing the Residents United for a Healthy Lowell. Jackie Landon. Tammie Bruneau. Betsy Lope-Wagner, representing Residents United for a Healthy Lowell. Durrie Parker. Rose Johnson. Tim Bruneau. Lauren Hodges. At 12:44 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine laid the committee at ease. At 12:45 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee: HB 5557 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5503 (MCL 324.5503). Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5557. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 5557. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5082, HB 5501, HB5502, HB 5536, HB 5556, and HB 5557. Dylan Gebhard, Amy Lounds, and Tom Shanley, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536, HB 5556 and HB 5557. Questions and discussions followed. Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5082 and HB 5536, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Jennifer McKay. Marjorie Steche, representing the Economic Development Responsibility Alliance of Michigan. Barry Wane Adams. Lynn Sleight. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Steven Niswander, representing Niswander Environmental. Todd Losee, representing Niswander Environmental. The Chair laid HB 4733 before the committee: HB 4733 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48721 (MCL 324.48721), as amended by 2018 PA 529. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4733 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-6-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: Rep. Outman. Representative Fairbairn moved to excuse Representative Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:24 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Rep. Arbit. Excused: Rep. Arbit. Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4708 before the committee: HB 4708 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1998 PA 362, entitled "Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien act," by amending section 5 (MCL 570.375), as amended by 2016 PA 286. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4708 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5301 before the committee: HB 5301 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40113 (MCL 324.40113), as added by 1995 PA 57. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5301 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Weiss, Foreman and Myers Phillips. The Chair laid HB 5308 before the committee: HB 5308 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80124a (MCL 324.80124a), as amended by 2005 PA 271. A substitute (H-1) to HB 5308 was previously adopted at the March 11, 2026, meeting. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5308 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers Phillips. The Chair laid HB 4733 before the committee: HB 4733 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48721 (MCL 324.48721), as amended by 2018 PA 529. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4733. Questions and discussions followed. Amanda Arnold, Brandon Kieft, and Seth Herbs, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4733. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4733, but did not wish to speak: Robert Kettner. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts before the committee. Rivka Hodgkinson gave a presentation on conservation district funding to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:52 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4708 before the committee: HB 4708 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1998 PA 362, entitled "Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien act," by amending section 5 (MCL 570.375), as amended by 2016 PA 286. Representative St. Germain, Nicki Polan, and Amy Crouchman, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association, testified in support of HB 4708. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5301 before the committee: HB 5301 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40113 (MCL 324.40113), as added by 1995 PA 57. Representative Bohnak and Steve Day, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB 5301. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5301, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5301, but did not wish to speak: Beatrice Friedlander, representing Michigan Attorneys for Animals. The Chair laid HB 5308 before the committee: HB 5308 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80124a (MCL 324.80124a), as amended by 2005 PA 271. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5308. The motion prevailed 10-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Representative Borton and Bob Frye, representing the Michigan Waterfront Alliance, testified in support of HB 5308. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5308, but did not wish to speak: Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 5680 before the committee: HB 5680 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47328 and 47330 (MCL 324.47328 and 324.47330), as added by 1995 PA 57. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5680. The motion prevailed 10-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Representative Alexander and Randy Claramunt, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Chief of the Fisheries Division, testified in support of HB 5680. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5680, but did not wish to speak: Beatrice Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5680 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:59 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2026-03-11
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5430 before the committee: HB 5430 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12501 (MCL 333.12501), as amended by 2004 PA 408, and by adding section 12510a. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5430 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. The Chair laid HB 5210 before the committee: HB 5210 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 47331 (MCL 324.47331), as added by 1995 PA 57. Representative Alexander explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5210. Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5210. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5210 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:08 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2026-02-18
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Wortz and Scott. Excused: Reps. Wortz and Scott. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5317 before the committee: HB 5317 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1965 PA 261, entitled "An act to authorize the creation and to prescribe the powers and duties of county and regional parks and recreation commissions; and to prescribe the powers and duties of county boards of commissioners with respect to county and regional parks and recreation commissions," by amending section 1 (MCL 46.351), as amended by 2006 PA 588. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5317 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5430 before the committee: HB 5430 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12501 (MCL 333.12501), as amended by 2004 PA 408, and by adding section 12510a. Representative Smit testified in support of HB 5430. Questions and discussion followed. Jeff Sweitzer, the Park President of Sandy Pines Recreational Community, testified in support of HB 5430. Questions and discussions followed. John Lindley, the President and CEO of the Michigan Manufactured Housing, RV and Campground Association, testified in support of HB 5430. Questions and discussions followed. Dylan Gebhard and Eric Oswald, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified with no position on HB 5430. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5430, but did not wish to speak: Nick Cook, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources with an update from the Forestry Division. Amanda Arnold, Chris Stark, and Jason Stevens, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, gave a presentation updating the committee on the recovery efforts from the 2025 Ice Storm. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representatives Wortz and Scott from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:14 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2026-02-04
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Rep. Arbit. Excused: Rep. Arbit. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5165 before the committee: HB 5165 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 21105 (MCL 324.21105). Representative Roth testified in support of HB 5165. Questions and discussions followed. Casey Smith, representing Phoenix Environmental, testified in support of HB 5165. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5165, but did not wish to speak: Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association. The Chair laid HB 5317 before the committee: HB 5317 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1965 PA 261, entitled "An act to authorize the creation and to prescribe the powers and duties of county and regional parks and recreation commissions; and to prescribe the powers and duties of county boards of commissioners with respect to county and regional parks and recreation commissions," by amending section 1 (MCL 46.351), as amended by 2006 PA 588. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 5317. Questions and discussions followed. Jesse Osmer, representing the Alpena County Administrator, testified in support of HB 5317. Questions and discussions followed. Nichole Fisher, representing the Michigan Parks and Recreation Association, testified in support of HB 5317. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5317, but did not wish to speak: James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The Chair laid HB 5210 before the committee: HB 5210 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 47331 (MCL 324.47331), as added by 1995 PA 57. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5210. Taylor Ridderbusch and Randy Claremont, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 5210. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5210, but did not wish to speak: Mark Williams, representing the Michigan Anglers Consortium. Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:46 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2026-01-28
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Scott and Arbit. Excused: Reps. Scott and Arbit. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 17, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5093 before the committee: HB 5093 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 43520, 43523b, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43536, 43537, and 48703 (MCL 324.43520, 324.43523b, 324.43532, 324.43532a, 324.43533, 324.43536, 324.43537, and 324.48703), section 43520 as amended by 2024 PA 96, section 43523b as added and section 43537 as amended by 2013 PA 108, section 43532 as amended by 2020 PA 271, section 43532a as amended by 2020 PA 270, sections 43533 and 43536 as amended by 2016 PA 463, and section 48703 as amended by 2018 PA 529. Representative Vanderwall testified in support of HB 5093. Questions and discussions followed. Brian Burroughs, the Executive Director of Michigan Trout Unlimited, testified in support of HB 5093. Questions and discussions followed. Mark Williams, the Founder and Executive Director of Michigan Anglers Consortium, testified in support of HB 5093. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Blissick, President of the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative, testified in support of HB 5093. Questions and discussions followed. Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan DNR, testified with no position on HB 5093. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5093, but due to the time constraints, were unable to speak: Dennis Eade, representing the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen's Association. Michael Veine, representing the Arenac County Walleye Club. Duke LeBaron, representing the Michigan Muskie Alliance. Karl Burnside, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association. Travis White, Charter Captain with Keweenaw Charter Fishing. Tom Andris, representing the Muskegon Charter Boat Association. Mark Johnson, representing the Director of Keweenaw and Calumet Sportsman Club. Ed Beckley. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5093, but did not wish to speak: Ed Blissick, representing the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative. Brett Tallman, representing the Manistique Area Sportfishing Club. John Johns, representing the Blue Water Sportfishing Association. Dr. Bryan Burroughs, representing Michigan Trout Unlimited. Mark Williams, representing the Michigan Anglers Consortium. Capt. Terry Armstrong, representing the Muskegon Charter Boat Association. Karl Burnside, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association. Dennis Eade, representing the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen's Association. George Freeman, representing the Ludington Area Charter Boat Association. Mike Leonard, representing the Safari Club. Dennis Grinold, representing the Lake Michigan Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee. Blaise Pewinski, representing the Detroit Steelheaders. Capt. Kevin Hughes, representing the Manistee County Sportfishing Association. Ben McNeice, representing the Blue Water Sportfishing Association. Mike Radcliffe, representing the Northwest Michigan Fishing Club. Will Schultz, representing the Michigan Muskie Alliance. Bryan Darland, representing Jay's Sporting Goods. Tom Nemacheck, representing the Upper Peninsula Travel and Recreation Association. Ed Beckley, representing the Michigan Walleye Tour. Michael Veine, representing the Arenac County Walleye Club. Jeff Root, representing the Battle Creek Chapter of MSSFA. Blair Hughes, representing the St. Clair and Detroit River Sturgeon for Tomorrow. Richard Chapman, representing the South Haven Chapter of MSSFA. Frank Krist, representing the Hammond Bay Area Anglers Association. Dean Jessop, representing the Pentwater Sportfishing Association. Tony Radjenovich, representing the Coalition to Protect Michigan Resources. Paul Zelenka, representing the Grand Haven Chapter of MSSFA. Greg Gumbrecht, representing the Eastern Michigan Sportsman. Ryan McCartney, representing the Southwest Michigan Chapter of MSSFA. Jeremy Applekamp, representing the South Shore Fishing Association. Jonathan Durtka, representing the Michigan Spearfishing Association. Keith Waloway, representing the Marinette Menominee Great Lakes Sportfishing. Ged Stryznski, representing the Yeck Lures. Holly Engel, representing the Saugatuck Sportfishing Association. Hunter Engel, representing the Holland Sportfishing Association. Jeff Miller, representing Traxstech. Scott Keegstra, representing Captain Chuck's II. Dave Engel, representing the Cannon Downriggers. Charlie Broadhurst, representing Charlie's Fishing Hole and Tackle Shop. Jeff Bonin, representing Raptor Trolling Flies. Randy Sarnowski, representing Magee Insurance. Brad Barnett, representing Visit Keweenaw. Jeff Ratcliffe, representing the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance. Capt. Adam Knudsen, representing Reel to Reel Outdoors. Jamie Adam, representing the Ludington Bay Brewery. Glenn Haglund, representing the Haglund Floor Store. Trevor Sumption, representing Fish Hawk Electronics. Joel Anderson, representing Anderson's Pro Bait. Scott MacDonald, representing Tournament.Trail.Net. Bruce Brown, representing the Hoosier Coho Club. Jason Adam, representing Fish on For Freedom. John Bergsma, representing the Great Lakes Fisherman's Digest. Julie Macdonald, representing the Jamesport Brewery. Robert Shalvis, representing Shalvis Taxidermy. Jimmy Gretzinger, representing Michigan Outdoors TV. Alec Sanders, representing the Ludington Meat Company. Scott Artenzinger, representing Mascot Reel Service. Capt. Mark Williams, representing the Fisheries Oversight Committee and Tribal Co-Management Citizens Fishery Advisory Committee. Ed McCummber, representing MAC Rod Repair. Chris Sekenske, representing Sekenske Marine. Ron Carmagno, representing the Danish Brotherhood of Ludington and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1354. Kurt Stracka, representing In Depth Precision Charters. Mike Avery, representing Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine Radio. Win Wolf, representing Wolfs Marina. Phil Schuman, representing Tackle Haven. Jade Collins, representing Collins Design and Build. Dylan Holzenkamp, representing the Fairport Sport Fishing Association. Capt. Ed Retherford, representing the Trout Scout Charters of Alpena. Ross Rinkinen, representing the Copper County Walleye Association. Capt. Brent Daggett, representing the Sportsman Fishing Charters, Pentwater. Capt. Mike Schoonveld, representing the Great Lake Angler eMagazine. Capt. Mark Williams, representing Silver Addiction Charters, Inc. Capt. Scott Van Hoven, representing the Rell Legacy Sport Fishing Charters, Ludington. Jason Munford, representing the Blue Moon Bistro. Charlie Lamb, representing Charlie's Marina, Pentwater. Capt. Dave Even, representing El-Lin Charters. Brad and Wendy Patterson, representing the Family Barbershop, Ludington. Todd Johnson, representing Johnson Supreme Marine. Michael Linke, representing Linke's Body Shop, Manistee. Jeff Poosch, representing the Lost Arrow Ranch. Travis Walle, representing Majestic Taxidermy. Sean MacDonald, representing Home Waters Real Estate. Kevin Hughes, representing the Artesian Acers Winery and Sandpaper Sportfishing Charters. Capt. Ryan Bullard, representing Fishing Affair Charters. Capt. Paul Schlafley, representing Riverside Charters. Josh Sagala, representing Chopo's Northside Bar. Tony Hamm, representing Borema Hamm Insurance. Brian Mulherin, representing Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Mark Williams, representing Free and Clear Financial Solutions. Adam Harvey, representing Glas & Associates. Ed Beckley, representing the Vice Chair of the Lake Huron Citizens Advisory Committee. Raymi McKenna, representing the Peddlers Patch. Ed Jonaitis, representing the OFishlBusiness Recreational Fishing Team. Capt. John Rahn, representing Yooper Outdoors 906. Capt. Mark Rapson, representing Black Bear Sportfishing. Capt. Travis White, representing the Keweenaw Charter Fishing Co. Capt. Dan Stewart, representing Chromeseekers Sportfishing. Capt. Karl Burnside, representing Thumbs Up Charters. Capt. Jim Carr, representing Therapy Two Charters. Capt. John Giszczak, representing Stray Cat Charters. Capt. Steve Hubert, representing Chum Bucket Charters. Capt. Jim LaBeske, representing Hook & Heuver Guide Service LLC. Capt. Tony Radjenovich, representing Reelin Leeland Charters. Nathen and Jesse Miller, representing Tangled Tackle. Michael Dickerson, representing Lure Lipstick LLC. Linda Hoath, representing the Sault Ste. Marie Convention and Visitors Bureau. Capt. Dave Engle, representing Best Chance Charters. Katelyn Beaver, representing Beaver's Lures. Mark Trudell, representing the Great Lake Bay Region Chapter of MSSFA. Gary Jerchovic, representing TCH Gear. Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representatives Scott and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:20 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Myers-Phillips. Absent: Reps. Arbit and Wooden. Excused: Reps. Arbit and Wooden. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4445 before the committee: HB 4445 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL 324.40102 and 324.40111a), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and section 40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265. Representative Weiss offered the following amendment to HB 4445: 1. Amend page 5, following line 12, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.". Representative Weiss spoke to the amendment. Representative Weiss moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4445. The motion did not prevail 5-8-2: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Myers-Phillips. Nays: Reps. St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak and Fairbairn. Pass: Reps. Martin and Wortz. Representative Wortz moved to report out HB 4445 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Myers-Phillips. Pass: None. The Chair laid the presentation by Rigero Inc. of Plymouth, MI on Technology for Nutrient Management and Recovery for Lakes and Ponds before the committee. Roy Cole and Rich Baum, representing Rigero Inc., provided a presentation on their technology for nutrient management and recovery for lakes and ponds. Questions and discussions followed. Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representatives Arbit and Wooden from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:02 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Dakota Soda Acting Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss and Myers-Phillips. Absent: Reps. Arbit, Foreman and Wooden. Excused: Reps. Arbit, Foreman and Wooden. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4445 before the committee: HB 4445 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL 324.40102 and 324.40111a), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and section 40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Jerrold Belant testified with no position on HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4445, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semernic, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4445, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative McFall moved to excuse Representatives Arbit, Foreman and Wooden from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:06 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. McFall and Arbit. Excused: Reps. McFall and Arbit. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5115 and HB 4940 before the committee: HB 5115 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4940 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. A substitute (H-1) to HB 5115 was adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting. A substitute (H-2) to HB 4940 was adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting. Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4940 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5115. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5115 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4314 before the committee: HB 4314 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 32512 (MCL 324.32512), as amended by 2012 PA 247. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4314 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives McFall and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:09 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Rep. Arbit. Excused: Rep. Arbit. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4855 before the committee: HB 4855 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108. Representative Prestin testified on the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4855. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4855. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4855, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4855 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4937 before the committee: HB 4937 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43528 (MCL 324.43528), as amended by 2013 PA 108. Representative Fairbairn testified on the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4937. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4937. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4937, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4937 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4822 before the committee: HB 4822 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 501 (MCL 324.501). Representative Fairbairn testified on the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4822. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4822. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Wortz. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4822, but did not wish to speak: Tim Golding and Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4822 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5115 and HB 4940 before the committee: HB 5115 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4940 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4940. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5115. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:15 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine called the committee back to order. Representative Martin and Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115. Questions and discussions followed. At 12:16 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine laid the committee at ease. At 12:17 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association, testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115. Questions and discussions followed. Dylan Gebhard and Bob Reisner, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115. Representative McFall moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:28 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Arbit and Foreman. Excused: Reps. Arbit and Foreman. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4855 before the committee: HB 4855 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108. Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4855. Questions and discussions followed. Louis Ranguette testified in support of HB 4855. Brett Jenshak testified in support of HB 4855. Questions and discussions followed. Lance DeVooght, representing Gun Owners and Bow Hunters, testified in support of HB 4855. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4855, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4855, but did not wish to speak: Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The Chair laid HB 4937 before the committee: HB 4937 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43528 (MCL 324.43528), as amended by 2013 PA 108. Representative Fairbairn testified in support of HB 4937. Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation, testified in support of HB 4937. Questions and discussions followed. Keith Shafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association, testified in support of HB 4937. Questions and discussions followed. Bob Jones, representing the Michigan Bow Hunters Association, testified in opposition to HB 4937. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4937, but did not wish to speak: Mitchell Nelson, representing the Humane World Animals. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4937, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Department of Natural Resources. The Chair laid HB 4822 before the committee: HB 4822 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 501 (MCL 324.501). Representative Fairbairn testified in support of HB 4822. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4822, but did not wish to speak: Keith Shafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association. Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Mitchell Nelson, representing Humane World Animals. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4822, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Department of Natural Resources. The Chair laid a presentation on the Huron-Clinton Metroparks before the committee. Amy McMillan, CEO of the Huron Clinton Metroparks Authority, gave a presentation to the committee. Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representatives Arbit and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:24 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Wortz and Myers-Phillips. Excused: Reps. Wortz and Myers-Phillips. Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 01, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4314 before the committee: HB 4314 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 32512 (MCL 324.32512), as amended by 2012 PA 247. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 4314. Questions and discussions followed. John Caron, representing Macomb County Public Works, testified in support of HB 4314. Questions and discussions followed. Steven Dobreff, representing the Freedom Boat Club, testified in support of HB 4314. Questions and discussions followed. Mike Gutow, representing Save Lake St. Clair, testified in support of HB 4314. Questions and discussions followed. Dylan Gebhard and Jerrod Sanders, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 4314. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4314, but did not wish to speak: Robert Voakes. Karen Pelham, a resident of St. Clair Shores. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance before the committee. Andrea LaFontaine, representing the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, gave a presentation about the Michigan trailway system. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives Wortz and Myers-Phillips from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:06 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2025-10-22
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Arbit and Foreman. Excused: Reps. Arbit and Foreman. Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee: HB 4427 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency management act," (MCL 30.401 to 30.421) by adding section 10a. The committee adoptedsubstitute (H-1) for HB 4427 at on the September 10, 2025, meeting. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4427. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4427 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4427, but did not wish to speak: David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid a presentation on the MSU Circular Economy Institute before the committee. Dr. Rex LaMore, representing the Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Opportunity, and Samantha Truesdell, representing the Whirlpool Corporation, gave a presentation on transitioning Michigan to a circular economy. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Wortz moved to excuse Representatives Arbit and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:26 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2025-10-01
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Scott and Arbit. Excused: Reps. Scott and Arbit. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4421 before the committee: HB 4421 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1506. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4421. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4421 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: Rep. McFall. The Chair laid HB 4073 before the committee: HB 4073 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4073. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4073 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: Reps. McFall and Foreman. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4073 and HB 4421, but did not wish to speak: Sony Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity. Jamie Cavanaugh, representing the Pacific Legal Foundation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4073 and HB 4421, but did not wish to speak: Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4073 and HB 4421, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards. Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representatives Scott and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:08 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2025-09-24
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. McFall, Arbit and Foreman. Excused: Reps. McFall, Arbit and Foreman. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4421 before the committee: HB 4421 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1506. Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4421. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4421, but did not wish to speak: Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Derek Dalling, representing the Genesee County Drain Commission. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4421, but did not wish to speak: Sydney Hart, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid HB 4073 before the committee: HB 4073 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507. Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4073. Questions and discussions followed. Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards, testified in opposition to HB 4073 and HB 4421. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4073, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid a presentation by Hunt Michigan Collaborative before the committee. Brian Farmer and Mike Mitchell, representing the Hunt Michigan Collaborative, gave an overview of the Hunt Michigan Collaborative’s work and goals for the future. Questions and discussion followed. Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representatives McFall, Arbit and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:27 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2025-09-17
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meeting-226
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman and Wooden. Absent: Rep. Myers-Phillips. Excused: Rep. Myers-Phillips. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 03, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee: HB 4427 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency management act," (MCL 30.401 to 30.421) by adding section 10a. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4427. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation on PFAS destructor or reducer technologies and companies increasing operations in Michigan before the committee. CEO David Trueba, representing Revive Environmental, gave a presentation about PFAS technology. Questions and discussions followed. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4427. Representative St. Germain and Nathan Kissling testified in support of HB 4427. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4427, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nichole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action. Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representative Myers-Phillips from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:59 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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2025-09-10
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Rep. Arbit. Excused: Rep. Arbit. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4694, HB 4695 and HB 4798 before the committee: HB 4694 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled "Recreational authorities act," by amending sections 5, 7, 9, 11, and 21 (MCL 123.1135, 123.1137, 123.1139, 123.1141, and 123.1151), sections 5 and 21 as amended by 2003 PA 135 and section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 173, and by adding section 10. HB 4695 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled "Recreational authorities act," by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 123.1131 and 123.1133), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 174. HB 4798 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1901 (MCL 324.1901), as amended by 2018 PA 597. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4694, HB 4695 and HB 4798, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4694 and HB 4695, but did not wish to speak: Kelly Ryan, representing the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities. Representative St. Germaine offered the following amendment to HB 4694: 1. Amend page 5, line 8, after "municipality." by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "The authority shall distribute the payments to the various taxing units based on the portion of the public forest and natural resources area each taxing unit is in and each taxing unit's millage rate, excluding millage levied under section 1211 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1211.". Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4694. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4694 with recommendation, as amended, as substitute H-1. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4695 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4798 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 4672 and HB 4673 before the committee: HB 4672 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 74116 and 78119 (MCL 324.74116 and 324.78119), section 74116 as amended by 2016 PA 1 and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81. HB 4673 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL 257.805), as amended by 2021 PA 96. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4672 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4673 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 4411 before the committee: HB 4411 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by 2024 PA 6. Representative Phil Green testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed. Jimmy Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed. Craig Sepich, representing the National Insurance Crime Bureau, testified in opposition to HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Green returned to the testimony table to answer questions from the committee. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4411, but did not wish to speak: Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Robert Binck, representing the Enterprise Leasing Company of Detroit. Joe Roth, representing the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4411, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Ken Morin, representing the Michigan Towing Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. T. J. Craven, representing Michigan Spill Response, testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed. Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:17 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
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Room 519, House Office Building
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Meeting date
2025-09-03
Meeting id
meeting-209
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