MI HB5719

Reorganizes the Commission of Natural Resources composition requirements into subsections (a)-(f), clarifying that no more than 4 of 7 members may be from the same political party and that the governor appoints members with senate consent.

Modifies language regarding member qualifications to require selection based on training, experience, and ability related to the department's principal activities.

Requires the Commission to conduct meetings with two-way video conferencing that allows public participants to hear members and be heard during public comment periods.

Changes multiple instances of mandatory language from "shall" to permissive or clarifying language such as "must," "has," and "is" throughout the section for grammatical consistency.

Updates references to the Open Meetings Act to cite "1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275" instead of the prior citation format.