Natural resources: other; natural resources commission meeting requirements; modify. Amends sec. 501 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.501).

HB 5719 modifies the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to update the meeting requirements for the Natural Resources Commission. The bill mandates that the seven-member commission hold public meetings at least once per month, with notice given in accordance with the state's open meetings law. It also requires that these meetings utilize two-way video conferencing to allow the public to hear commissioners and submit comments during designated periods. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the appointment process for the commission chairperson and outlines procedures for filling vacancies within the department.