HB 4023: Revise underground storage tank detail
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: underground storage tanks; placement distance of underground storage tanks from a public water supply system; revise.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Curtis VanderWall
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4030: Regulate lead leachate levels in dinnerware
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Food: other; lead leachate levels for dinnerware; regulate.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Julie Rogers
Cosponsors: John Roth, Cynthia Neeley, Penelope Tsernoglou, John Fitzgerald, Dylan Wegela, Jim Haadsma, Natalie Price, Rachel Hood, Carrie Rheingans, Emily Dievendorf, Kimberly Edwards, Joey Andrews, Donavan McKinney, Kevin Coleman, Helena Scott, Jasper Martus, Sharon MacDonell, Noah Arbit, Tyrone Carter, Carol Glanville, William Snyder, Kristian Grant, Julie Brixie, Felicia Brabec, Philip Skaggs, Jennifer Conlin, Regina Weiss, Lori Stone, Alabas Farhat, Stephanie Young, Amos O'Neal, Regina Miller, Mike McFall, Ranjeev Puri, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee
HB 4083: Prohibit perchloroethylene in dry cleaning solvents
Introduced February 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: hazardous products; use of perchloroethylene in dry cleaning solvents; prohibit.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Julie Rogers
Cosponsors: Jennifer Conlin, John Fitzgerald, Alabas Farhat, Jenn Hill, Julie Brixie, Felicia Brabec, Carrie Rheingans, Regina Miller, Jimmie Wilson, Rachel Hood, Dylan Wegela, Natalie Price, Samantha Steckloff, Noah Arbit, Helena Scott, Cynthia Neeley, Penelope Tsernoglou, Joey Andrews, Mike McFall, Denise Mentzer, Laurie Pohutsky, Douglas Wozniak, Sharon MacDonell, Philip Skaggs, Jason Morgan
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4102: Require repopulation of wolves in Lower Peninsula
Introduced February 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: wildlife; reestablishment of wolves in the Lower Peninsula; provide for.
Tags: Conservation, Environment
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4321: Make garbage dumping a misdemeanor rather than civil infraction at certain volume
Introduced March 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: other; criminal penalties and civil fines for unlawful dumping of garbage; provide for. Amends sec. 8905a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8905a).
Tags: Criminal Justice, Environment
Sponsor: Tyrone Carter
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4325: Make garbage dumping a misdemeanor rather than civil infraction at certain volume
Introduced March 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: other; criminal penalties and civil fines for unlawful dumping of garbage; provide for. Amends sec. 8905a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8905a).
Tags: Criminal Justice, Environment
Sponsor: Helena Scott
Cosponsors: Nate Shannon, Brenda Carter, William Snyder, Laurie Pohutsky, Stephanie Young, Cynthia Neeley, Samantha Steckloff, Amos O'Neal, Tyrone Carter, Christine Morse, Kevin Coleman, Natalie Price, Ranjeev Puri, Regina Miller, Erin Byrnes, Regina Weiss, Emily Dievendorf, Veronica Paiz, Felicia Brabec, Jimmie Wilson, Carol Glanville, Carrie Rheingans, Joey Andrews, Mike McFall, Tullio Liberati, Denise Mentzer, Jason Morgan, Kristian Grant, Alabas Farhat, John Fitzgerald, Julie Rogers, Rachel Hood, Donavan McKinney, Jim Haadsma, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
Votes on this bill
11/09/23 House roll call vote #568 On passage: Passed 103 – 4 (See how they voted)
HB 4332: Increase penalties for blighting offenses and make crime for subsequent offenses
Introduced March 23, 2023
Official text and analysis
Cities: home rule; penalties for certain blight offenders; increase.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Environment, Local Government
Sponsor: Karen Whitsett
Cosponsors: Alabas Farhat, Natalie Price, Jason Morgan, Kimberly Edwards, Jimmie Wilson, Penelope Tsernoglou, Brenda Carter, Amos O'Neal, Kara Hope, John Roth, Samantha Steckloff, Jim Haadsma, William Snyder, Tullio Liberati
Referred to House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee
Votes on this bill
09/26/23 House roll call vote #307 On passage: Passed 71 – 38 (See how they voted)
HB 4340: Require filtration systems in child care centers
Introduced March 23, 2023
Official text and analysis
Water supply: quality and standards; installations of filtration systems in child care centers; require. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4341'23, HB 4342'23
Tags: Environment, Leftism, Children
Sponsor: Curtis VanderWall
Cosponsors: Abraham Aiyash, Julie Rogers, Laurie Pohutsky, Carrie Rheingans, Nancy DeBoer, Amos O'Neal, Jenn Hill, Carol Glanville, Dylan Wegela, Cynthia Neeley, Stephanie Young, Julie Brixie, Rachel Hood, Helena Scott, Jim Haadsma, John Roth, Kristian Grant, Kara Hope, Veronica Paiz, John Fitzgerald, Joey Andrews, Jimmie Wilson, Tullio Liberati, Lori Stone, Samantha Steckloff, Emily Dievendorf, Erin Byrnes, Kimberly Edwards, Kevin Coleman, Matt Koleszar, Christine Morse, Regina Miller, Robert Bezotte, Jerry Neyer, Gregory Markkanen, Jaime Churches, Philip Skaggs, Alabas Farhat, Ranjeev Puri
Referred to House Health Policy Committee
HB 4341: Require filtration systems in child care centers
Introduced March 23, 2023
Official text and analysis
Water supply: quality and standards; clean drinking water in schools and child care centers; provide for. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4340'23, HB 4342'23
Tags: Environment, Leftism, Children
Sponsor: Ranjeev Puri
Cosponsors: Abraham Aiyash, Julie Rogers, Laurie Pohutsky, Carrie Rheingans, Amos O'Neal, Jenn Hill, Carol Glanville, Dylan Wegela, Cynthia Neeley, Stephanie Young, Julie Brixie, Helena Scott, Rachel Hood, John Roth, Jim Haadsma, Kristian Grant, Kara Hope, Veronica Paiz, John Fitzgerald, Jimmie Wilson, Joey Andrews, Lori Stone, Tullio Liberati, Emily Dievendorf, Erin Byrnes, Samantha Steckloff, Kimberly Edwards, Matt Koleszar, Kevin Coleman, Christine Morse, Regina Miller, Curtis VanderWall, Nancy DeBoer, Robert Bezotte, Jerry Neyer, Gregory Markkanen, Jaime Churches, Philip Skaggs, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Health Policy Committee
Votes on this bill
09/20/23 House roll call vote #291 On passage: Passed 76 – 34 (See how they voted)
10/05/23 Senate roll call vote #501 On passage: Passed 28 – 8 (See how they voted)
10/11/23 Senate roll call vote #512 On passage: Passed 28 – 10 (See how they voted)
10/12/23 House roll call vote #346 Concur with Senate: Passed 74 – 36 (See how they voted)
10/19/23: Signed into law, PA 154 of 2023
HB 4342: Require filtration systems in child care centers
Introduced March 23, 2023
Official text and analysis
Water supply: quality and standards; installations of filtration systems in child care centers; require. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4341'23, HB 4340'23
Tags: Environment, Leftism, Children
Sponsor: Cynthia Neeley
Cosponsors: Abraham Aiyash, Julie Rogers, Laurie Pohutsky, Carrie Rheingans, Amos O'Neal, Jenn Hill, Carol Glanville, Dylan Wegela, Stephanie Young, Julie Brixie, Helena Scott, Jim Haadsma, John Roth, Rachel Hood, Kristian Grant, Kara Hope, Veronica Paiz, John Fitzgerald, Joey Andrews, Jimmie Wilson, Tullio Liberati, Lori Stone, Emily Dievendorf, Erin Byrnes, Curtis VanderWall, Samantha Steckloff, Kimberly Edwards, Matt Koleszar, Kevin Coleman, Christine Morse, Regina Miller, Nancy DeBoer, Robert Bezotte, Jerry Neyer, Gregory Markkanen, Jaime Churches, Alabas Farhat, Philip Skaggs, Ranjeev Puri
Referred to House Health Policy Committee
Votes on this bill
09/20/23 House roll call vote #292 On passage: Passed 75 – 35 (See how they voted)
10/05/23 Senate roll call vote #502 On passage: Passed 28 – 8 (See how they voted)
10/19/23: Signed into law, PA 155 of 2023
HB 4385: Require warrants for DNR searches
Introduced April 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: warrants; statutory warrant requirement; provide for department of natural resources.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Environment
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Criminal Justice Committee
HB 4386: Require natural resources commissions be people who have had hunting/fishing licenses
Introduced April 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: other; natural resources commission membership; modify.
Tags: Environment
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4388: Require DNR collect certain forms and reports electronically
Introduced April 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: other; electronic submissions for registrations, notices, inspection and test reports, and other documentary information required under part 211; require.
Tags: Environment
Sponsor: John Roth
Cosponsors: Mike Harris, Veronica Paiz, Tullio Liberati, Brian BeGole, Angela Rigas, James DeSana, Timothy Beson
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
HB 4444: Prohibit waste injection wells
Introduced April 20, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: groundwater contamination; waste injection wells; prohibit.
Tags: Environment
Sponsor: James DeSana
Cosponsors: Jamie Thompson, Regina Miller, Dylan Wegela
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4463: Allow shallow wells on residential property for agriculture w/o permit
Introduced April 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Water supply: other; shallow wells drilled on personal property; allow.
Tags: Environment, Property Rights
Sponsor: Luke Meerman
Cosponsors: Angela Rigas
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4479: Regulate sewage treatment systems
Introduced April 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate, and provide for assessments and evaluations.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Philip Skaggs
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Noah Arbit, Jasper Martus, Jennifer Conlin, Sharon MacDonell, Donavan McKinney, Kimberly Edwards, Christine Morse, Kara Hope, Jimmie Wilson, Julie Rogers, Jason Hoskins, Erin Byrnes, Emily Dievendorf, Laurie Pohutsky, Tyrone Carter, Jim Haadsma, Felicia Brabec, Alabas Farhat, Carol Glanville, Joey Andrews, William Snyder, Mike McFall, Penelope Tsernoglou, Dylan Wegela, Rachel Hood, Ranjeev Puri, Veronica Paiz, Stephanie Young, Brenda Carter, John Fitzgerald, Helena Scott, Kristian Grant, Samantha Steckloff, Regina Weiss, Kelly Breen, Matt Koleszar, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4480: Regulate sewage treatment systems
Introduced April 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate and provide for assessments and evaluations.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Carrie Rheingans
Cosponsors: Philip Skaggs, Noah Arbit, Jasper Martus, Jennifer Conlin, Sharon MacDonell, Donavan McKinney, Christine Morse, Kara Hope, Jimmie Wilson, Jason Hoskins, Julie Rogers, Emily Dievendorf, Erin Byrnes, Laurie Pohutsky, Tyrone Carter, Jim Haadsma, Felicia Brabec, Alabas Farhat, Carol Glanville, Joey Andrews, William Snyder, Mike McFall, Penelope Tsernoglou, Dylan Wegela, Ranjeev Puri, Rachel Hood, Veronica Paiz, Stephanie Young, Brenda Carter, John Fitzgerald, Helena Scott, Kristian Grant, Samantha Steckloff, Regina Weiss, Kelly Breen, Matt Koleszar, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4491: Create tax credit for using electric bicycles that sometimes explode
Introduced April 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; e-bike transportation incentive program act; create.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Environment, Leftism, Taxes
Sponsor: Julie Rogers
Cosponsors: Rachel Hood, Samantha Steckloff, Felicia Brabec, Sharon MacDonell, Mike McFall, Jimmie Wilson, Carrie Rheingans, Jaime Churches, William Snyder, Jennifer Conlin, Veronica Paiz, Jason Morgan, Joey Andrews, Helena Scott, Tyrone Carter, Julie Brixie
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee
HB 4506: Create an Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: other; Upper Peninsula natural resources commission; create.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Tourism/recreation
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: David Prestin, Neil Friske
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4507: Create an Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: other; authority to make certain decisions regarding game in the Upper Peninsula; grant to the Upper Peninsula natural resources commission.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Tourism/recreation
Sponsor: Neil Friske
Cosponsors: Gregory Markkanen, David Prestin
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4508: Create an Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: other; Upper Peninsula natural resources commission; create.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Tourism/recreation
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: David Prestin, Neil Friske
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4509: Create an Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: other; authority to make decisions regarding fish in the Upper Peninsula; grant to the Upper Peninsula natural resources commission.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Tourism/recreation
Sponsor: David Prestin
Cosponsors: Gregory Markkanen, Neil Friske
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4526: Expand regulations on mining and establish penalties
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violation of intentional false statement in a mining permit application or report; provide for.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Special Interest Deal
Sponsor: Pat Outman
Cosponsors: Graham Filler, Brenda Carter, William Snyder, Angela Witwer, Tyrone Carter, Amos O'Neal, Andrew Beeler, Cynthia Neeley, Bryan Posthumus, Helena Scott, Tom Kunse, Bill Schuette, Luke Meerman, Tullio Liberati, Curtis VanderWall
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee
HB 4527: Expand regulations on mining and establish penalties
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Land use: zoning and growth management; mining; modify conditions under which zoning ordinance may prohibit.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Special Interest Deal
Sponsor: Tyrone Carter
Cosponsors: Graham Filler, Brenda Carter, William Snyder, Angela Witwer, Amos O'Neal, Pat Outman, Andrew Beeler, Cynthia Neeley, Bryan Posthumus, Helena Scott, Tom Kunse, Bill Schuette, Luke Meerman, Tullio Liberati, Curtis VanderWall
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee
HB 4528: Expand regulations on mining and establish penalties
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: mining; regulations for mining of sand and gravel operations; modify.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Special Interest Deal
Sponsor: Angela Witwer
Cosponsors: Graham Filler, Brenda Carter, William Snyder, Tyrone Carter, Pat Outman, Amos O'Neal, Andrew Beeler, Cynthia Neeley, Bryan Posthumus, Helena Scott, Tom Kunse, Bill Schuette, Luke Meerman, Tullio Liberati, Curtis VanderWall
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee
HB 4532: Revise lead abatement details
Introduced May 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Construction: lead abatement; certain definitions in lead abatement provision; modify.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Rachel Hood
Cosponsors: Erin Byrnes, Felicia Brabec, Jasper Martus, Carol Glanville, Samantha Steckloff, Jimmie Wilson, Helena Scott, Jason Morgan, Jenn Hill, Cynthia Neeley, Amos O'Neal, Alabas Farhat, Sharon MacDonell, Emily Dievendorf, Kristian Grant, Jaime Churches, Carrie Rheingans, Kelly Breen, William Snyder
Referred to House Health Policy Committee
HB 4824: Revise detail in reference to administrative procedures act within natural resources protection act
Introduced June 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Administrative procedure: other; cross-reference to administrative procedures act within the natural resources and environmental protection act; update.
Tags: Environment
Sponsor: Donavan McKinney
Cosponsors: Jimmie Wilson, Jennifer Conlin, Noah Arbit, Rachel Hood, Carol Glanville, Samantha Steckloff, Natalie Price, Brenda Carter, Penelope Tsernoglou, Veronica Paiz, Carrie Rheingans, Jason Morgan, Regina Miller, Erin Byrnes, Sharon MacDonell
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
Votes on this bill
11/09/23 House roll call vote #548 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
HB 4825: Revise detail in reference to administrative procedures act within natural resources protection act
Introduced June 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Administrative procedure: other; cross-reference to administrative procedures act within the state police retirement act of 1986; update.
Tags: Environment
Sponsor: Jenn Hill
Cosponsors: Jennifer Conlin, Rachel Hood, Joey Andrews, Samantha Steckloff, Natalie Price, Brenda Carter, Noah Arbit, Penelope Tsernoglou, Veronica Paiz, Carrie Rheingans, Jason Morgan, Regina Miller, Erin Byrnes, Sharon MacDonell
Referred to House Government Operations Committee
Votes on this bill
11/09/23 House roll call vote #549 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
HB 4826: Eliminate the environmental rules review committee (which cuts red tape)
Introduced June 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: other; environmental rules review committee; eliminate.
Tags: Environment, Leftism, Regulations
Sponsor: Sharon MacDonell
Cosponsors: Jimmie Wilson, Jennifer Conlin, Noah Arbit, Rachel Hood, Carol Glanville, Samantha Steckloff, Natalie Price, Brenda Carter, Penelope Tsernoglou, Veronica Paiz, Carrie Rheingans, Jason Morgan, Erin Byrnes
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
Votes on this bill
11/09/23 House roll call vote #550 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
HB 4832: Allow environmental department to issue emergency order compelling an owner repair or remove a structure on bottomland
Introduced June 21, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: inland lakes; structure or fill on inland lake or stream bottomlands; authorize DEGLE to issue emergency order concerning.
Tags: Environment, Property Rights
Sponsor: Julie Rogers
Cosponsors: Felicia Brabec, Carrie Rheingans, Jason Morgan, Natalie Price, Jimmie Wilson, Julie Brixie, Nate Shannon, Mike McFall, Christine Morse, Joey Andrews, Alabas Farhat, Tyrone Carter, Denise Mentzer, Rachel Hood
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
Votes on this bill
11/01/23 Senate roll call vote #632 On passage: Passed 28 – 10 (See how they voted)
HB 4839: Require Public Service Commission create program for reimbursements for personal solar and battery systems
Introduced June 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Energy: alternative sources; distributed generation, storage, and aggregation; create program for in rate cases.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Environment, Leftism, Spending
Sponsor: Jenn Hill
Cosponsors: Donavan McKinney, Erin Byrnes, Jason Morgan, Natalie Price, Jimmie Wilson, Rachel Hood, Felicia Brabec, Veronica Paiz, Sharon MacDonell, Carol Glanville, Mike McFall, Laurie Pohutsky, Jaime Churches, Noah Arbit, Stephanie Young, Samantha Steckloff, Joey Andrews, Kara Hope, Penelope Tsernoglou, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee
HB 4840: Spend taxpayer money subsidizing residential solar and battery systems
Introduced June 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Energy: alternative sources; grants for residential customers who install electric generators and storage systems; provide for.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Environment, Leftism, Spending, Taxes
Sponsor: Donavan McKinney
Cosponsors: Jenn Hill, Erin Byrnes, Jason Morgan, Natalie Price, Jimmie Wilson, Rachel Hood, Felicia Brabec, Veronica Paiz, Sharon MacDonell, Carol Glanville, Mike McFall, Laurie Pohutsky, Jaime Churches, Noah Arbit, Stephanie Young, Samantha Steckloff, Joey Andrews, Kara Hope, Penelope Tsernoglou, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee
HB 4855: Expand wolf management council to add three people, two representing environmental nonprofits
Introduced June 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: hunting; wolf management advisory council membership; modify.
Tags: Environment
Sponsor: Abraham Aiyash
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Noah Arbit, Jennifer Conlin, Jimmie Wilson, Samantha Steckloff, Penelope Tsernoglou, Felicia Brabec, Helena Scott, Laurie Pohutsky, Tyrone Carter, Rachel Hood, Emily Dievendorf, Kimberly Edwards, Regina Miller, Betsy Coffia, Denise Mentzer, Julie Brixie, Regina Weiss, Kelly Breen, Julie Rogers, Jim Haadsma, Natalie Price, John Fitzgerald, Angela Witwer, Sharon MacDonell, Stephanie Young
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4856: Expand wildlife council to add four people, two representing environmental nonprofits
Introduced June 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: wildlife; membership on the Michigan wildlife council; modify.
Tags: Environment
Sponsor: Denise Mentzer
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Noah Arbit, Jennifer Conlin, Jimmie Wilson, Penelope Tsernoglou, Philip Skaggs, Felicia Brabec, Helena Scott, Laurie Pohutsky, Tyrone Carter, Rachel Hood, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Miller, Betsy Coffia, Julie Brixie, Regina Weiss, Kelly Breen, Julie Rogers, Jim Haadsma, Natalie Price, Stephanie Young, John Fitzgerald, Angela Witwer, Sharon MacDonell, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 4857: Exclude milkweed from definition of noxious weeds
Introduced June 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Agriculture: plants; classification of milkweed as a noxious or exotic weed by local governments; prohibit.
Tags: Agriculture, Environment
Sponsor: Samantha Steckloff
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Regina Miller, Rachel Hood, Kara Hope, Natalie Price, Regina Weiss, Emily Dievendorf, Kelly Breen, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Agriculture Committee
Votes on this bill
11/08/23 House roll call vote #509 On passage: Passed 88 – 21 (See how they voted)
HB 4858: Ban a class of pesticides from being used on public land and allow local private bans
Introduced June 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Agriculture: pesticides; use of neonicotinoid insecticides; regulate.
Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Local Government, Regulations
Sponsor: Carrie Rheingans
Cosponsors: Samantha Steckloff, Erin Byrnes, Regina Miller, Rachel Hood, Kara Hope, Natalie Price, Regina Weiss, Emily Dievendorf, Kelly Breen, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Agriculture Committee
HB 4904: Expand bottle deposit law to include water, juice, wine, and liquor bottles
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Trade: containers; beverages and beverage containers subject to bottle deposit and distribution of revenue; expand and revise.
Tags: Environment, Leftism, Regulations, Special Interest Deal
Sponsor: Christine Morse
Cosponsors: Jaime Churches, Matt Koleszar, Julie Brixie, Felicia Brabec, Penelope Tsernoglou, Erin Byrnes, Betsy Coffia, Kara Hope, Veronica Paiz, Regina Weiss
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee
HB 4939: Authorize re-writing of all environmental regulations in Michigan to suit the state government
Introduced September 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: other; public trust resources; protect.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Special Interest Deal
Sponsor: Jason Morgan
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 5118: Extend clean energy tax credits to environmental hazard and water usage projects on residential properties
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Energy: alternative sources; participation in property assessed clean energy program; extend to energy, environmental hazard, and water usage projects on residential property.
Tags: Environment, Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes
Sponsor: Rachel Hood
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Jason Morgan, Erin Byrnes, Julie Brixie
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee
HB 5186: Create taxpayer-funded subsidies for companies that get LEED certification ("green" rules)
Introduced October 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corporate income tax: credits; credit for certain construction and renovation projects that receive LEED certification; provide for.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Environment, Special Interest Deal, Spending
Sponsor: John Roth
Cosponsors: Sharon MacDonell, Jerry Neyer, Brian BeGole, Samantha Steckloff
Referred to House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee
HB 5205: Allow governor to impose more water regulations
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: water pollution; water resources protection; modify.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Emily Dievendorf
Cosponsors: Regina Miller, Erin Byrnes, Veronica Paiz, Mike McFall, Natalie Price, Kimberly Edwards, Rachel Hood, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Laurie Pohutsky, Joey Andrews, Donavan McKinney
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 5241: Authorize lawsuits for those needing medical monitoring due to exposure to toxic substance
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for.
Tags: Environment, Civil Law
Sponsor: Donavan McKinney
Cosponsors: Jason Morgan, Jennifer Conlin, Kimberly Edwards, Regina Miller, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Jaime Churches, Kelly Breen, Carol Glanville, Penelope Tsernoglou, Rachel Hood, Samantha Steckloff, Jason Hoskins, Noah Arbit, Sharon MacDonell, Philip Skaggs, Julie Brixie, Kara Hope, Denise Mentzer, Cynthia Neeley, Matt Koleszar, Dylan Wegela, Felicia Brabec, Joey Andrews, Stephanie Young, Jasper Martus, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Abraham Aiyash, Betsy Coffia
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 5242: Mandate environmental cleanups "unless technically infeasible"
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: cleanups; cleanup to residential and safe drinking water standards; require unless technically infeasible.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Jason Morgan
Cosponsors: Jennifer Conlin, Carrie Rheingans, Kimberly Edwards, Regina Miller, Veronica Paiz, Jimmie Wilson, Jaime Churches, Kelly Breen, Carol Glanville, Rachel Hood, Penelope Tsernoglou, Jason Hoskins, Samantha Steckloff, Noah Arbit, Sharon MacDonell, Philip Skaggs, Julie Brixie, Donavan McKinney, Denise Mentzer, Kara Hope, Cynthia Neeley, Matt Koleszar, Dylan Wegela, Felicia Brabec, Jenn Hill, Joey Andrews, Stephanie Young, Ranjeev Puri, Jasper Martus, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Abraham Aiyash, Betsy Coffia
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 5243: Revise details of lawsuit limitation for groundwater contamination
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: groundwater contamination; limitation period for filing actions; revise.
Tags: Environment, Civil Law
Sponsor: Cynthia Neeley
Cosponsors: Jason Morgan, Regina Miller, Jennifer Conlin, Carrie Rheingans, Kimberly Edwards, Veronica Paiz, Jimmie Wilson, Jaime Churches, Kelly Breen, Carol Glanville, Rachel Hood, Penelope Tsernoglou, Jason Hoskins, Samantha Steckloff, Noah Arbit, Philip Skaggs, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Kara Hope, Denise Mentzer, Matt Koleszar, Donavan McKinney, Dylan Wegela, Jenn Hill, Joey Andrews, Felicia Brabec, Jasper Martus, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Abraham Aiyash, Betsy Coffia
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 5244: Allow greater damages in groundwater contamination lawsuits
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Civil procedure: statute of limitations; accrual of cause of action for groundwater contamination cases; revise.
Tags: Environment, Civil Law
Sponsor: Philip Skaggs
Cosponsors: Jason Morgan, Jennifer Conlin, Carrie Rheingans, Regina Miller, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Jaime Churches, Donavan McKinney, Kelly Breen, Carol Glanville, Rachel Hood, Penelope Tsernoglou, Jason Hoskins, Samantha Steckloff, Noah Arbit, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Denise Mentzer, Kara Hope, Cynthia Neeley, Matt Koleszar, Dylan Wegela, Felicia Brabec, Jenn Hill, Joey Andrews, Stephanie Young, Jasper Martus, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Abraham Aiyash, Betsy Coffia
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 5245: Impose regulations on environmental clean-ups
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Administrative procedure: rules; definition of a rule; exclude cleanup criteria and target detection limits.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Noah Arbit
Cosponsors: Jason Morgan, Jennifer Conlin, Carrie Rheingans, Regina Miller, Veronica Paiz, Jimmie Wilson, Kelly Breen, Jaime Churches, Carol Glanville, Rachel Hood, Penelope Tsernoglou, Jason Hoskins, Philip Skaggs, Sharon MacDonell, Julie Brixie, Kara Hope, Denise Mentzer, Cynthia Neeley, Matt Koleszar, Donavan McKinney, Dylan Wegela, Jenn Hill, Joey Andrews, Felicia Brabec, Stephanie Young, Ranjeev Puri, Jasper Martus, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Abraham Aiyash, Betsy Coffia
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 5246: Mandate financial coverage for facilities required to file a pollution incident prevention plan
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: pollution prevention; financial assurance for any facility required to file a pollution incident prevention plan; require.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Insurance
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Jason Morgan, Jennifer Conlin, Carrie Rheingans, Regina Miller, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Jaime Churches, Kelly Breen, Carol Glanville, Rachel Hood, Samantha Steckloff, Jason Hoskins, Sharon MacDonell, Noah Arbit, Philip Skaggs, Julie Brixie, Donavan McKinney, Kara Hope, Denise Mentzer, Cynthia Neeley, Matt Koleszar, Dylan Wegela, Jenn Hill, Felicia Brabec, Joey Andrews, Stephanie Young, Ranjeev Puri, Jasper Martus, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Abraham Aiyash, Betsy Coffia
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 5247: Impose regulations on environmental clean-ups
Introduced October 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: cleanups; cleanup standards; require.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Matt Koleszar
Cosponsors: Jason Morgan, Jennifer Conlin, Carrie Rheingans, Kimberly Edwards, Regina Miller, Jimmie Wilson, Jaime Churches, Veronica Paiz, Kelly Breen, Carol Glanville, Rachel Hood, Penelope Tsernoglou, Jason Hoskins, Samantha Steckloff, Sharon MacDonell, Noah Arbit, Philip Skaggs, Julie Brixie, Kara Hope, Denise Mentzer, Cynthia Neeley, Dylan Wegela, Donavan McKinney, Jenn Hill, Joey Andrews, Felicia Brabec, Stephanie Young, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Abraham Aiyash, Betsy Coffia
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 5332: Increase hazardous waste disposal fees
Introduced November 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: landfills; TENORM and hazardous waste disposal fees; increase and require percentage to be distributed to host community.
Tags: Environment, Local Government, Taxes
Sponsor: Regina Miller
Cosponsors: Veronica Paiz, Donavan McKinney, Kara Hope, Brenda Carter, Alabas Farhat, Penelope Tsernoglou, Julie Brixie, Carrie Rheingans, Felicia Brabec, Kevin Coleman, Samantha Steckloff, Emily Dievendorf, Cynthia Neeley, Rachel Hood, Erin Byrnes, Natalie Price, Jimmie Wilson, Kimberly Edwards
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HB 5333: Increase non-hazardous waste disposal fees
Introduced November 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: solid waste; nonhazardous solid waste disposal fees; increase and distribute percentage to host communities.
Tags: Environment, Local Government, Taxes
Sponsor: Regina Miller
Cosponsors: Veronica Paiz, Donavan McKinney, Kara Hope, Brenda Carter, Alabas Farhat, Penelope Tsernoglou, Julie Brixie, Carrie Rheingans, Felicia Brabec, Kevin Coleman, Samantha Steckloff, Emily Dievendorf, Cynthia Neeley, Rachel Hood, Erin Byrnes, Natalie Price, Jimmie Wilson, Kimberly Edwards
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
SB 10: Prohibit natural gas bans
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public utilities: natural gas utilities; local units of government imposing a ban on the use of natural gas or installation of natural gas infrastructure; prohibit.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Environment
Sponsor: Joe Bellino
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee
SB 26: Create an air quality fund to spend more money
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: air pollution; civil and administrative fines; utilize to benefit communities affected by pollution.
Tags: Environment, Leftism, Spending
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Erika Geiss, Rosemary Bayer, Sara Anthony, Sue Shink, Jeff Irwin
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
Votes on this bill
06/14/23 Senate roll call vote #344 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
SB 225: Create more asbestos regulations
Introduced March 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Construction: asbestos; public contracts for asbestos abatement projects; require under certain circumstances background investigation, public posting of certain information, and public hearings. Creates new act.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: Erika Geiss
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 226: Create more asbestos regulations
Introduced March 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: air pollution; asbestos emissions program for demolition or renovation activity; require annual report on sufficiency of number of inspectors. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 5519b.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Erika Geiss
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 299: Regulate sewage treatment systems
Introduced April 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate, and provide for assessments and evaluations.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Taxes
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: Dayna Polehanki, Veronica Klinefelt, Paul Wojno, Stephanie Chang, Mallory McMorrow
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 300: Regulate sewage treatment systems
Introduced April 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate and provide for assessments and evaluations.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: Dayna Polehanki, Veronica Klinefelt, Paul Wojno, Stephanie Chang, Mallory McMorrow
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 366: Increase fine for gas safety violation by 1900%
Introduced May 30, 2023
Official text and analysis
Energy: natural gas; penalties for natural gas safety violations; modify.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Environment, Leftism, Regulations, Civil Law
Sponsor: Sean McCann
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Sue Shink, Sam Singh, Paul Wojno, Dayna Polehanki, Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 398: Allow environmental department to issue emergency order compelling an owner repair or remove a structure on bottomland
Introduced June 21, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: inland lakes; structure or fill on inland lake or stream bottomlands; authorize DEGLE to issue emergency order concerning.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Property Rights
Sponsor: Sean McCann
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang, Mary Cavanagh, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Erika Geiss, Mallory McMorrow, Sue Shink
Referred to Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
SB 482: Allow medical waste to remain on premises for longer if the container isn't full
Introduced September 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Health: medical waste; containment of medical waste; modify.
Tags: Environment, Creepy
Sponsor: Kristen McDonald Rivet
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee
Votes on this bill
11/09/23 Senate roll call vote #716 On passage: Passed 37 – 0 (See how they voted)
SB 502: Mandate "equitable" access to wastewater utilities
Introduced September 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public utilities: public service commission; public service commission mandate and factors for decision making; revise.
Tags: Environment, Leftism, Racism
Sponsor: Sue Shink
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
Votes on this bill
10/26/23 Senate roll call vote #604 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/26/23 Senate roll call vote #605 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/26/23 Senate roll call vote #606 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/26/23 Senate roll call vote #607 On passage: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/26/23 Senate roll call vote #608 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/26/23 Senate roll call vote #609 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/26/23 Senate roll call vote #610 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/26/23 Senate roll call vote #611 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/26/23 Senate roll call vote #612 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/26/23 Senate roll call vote #613 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
11/03/23 House roll call vote #488 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
11/08/23 Senate roll call vote #676 Concur with House: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
SB 543: Remove definitions of chemical recycling procedures
Introduced October 3, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: recycling and waste utilization; definition of advanced recycling; modify.
Tags: Environment
Sponsor: Rosemary Bayer
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Erika Geiss, Sue Shink
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 605: Impose regulations on environmental clean-ups
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: cleanups; cleanup standards; require.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss, Sue Shink, Mallory McMorrow, Rosemary Bayer, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Sylvia Santana, Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 606: Mandate environmental cleanups "unless technically infeasible"
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: cleanups; cleanup to residential and safe drinking water standards; require unless technically infeasible.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Sue Shink, Mallory McMorrow, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Sylvia Santana, Stephanie Chang, Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 607: Impose regulations on environmental clean-ups
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Administrative procedure: rules; definition of a rule; exclude cleanup criteria and target detection limits.
Tags: Environment, Regulations
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Sue Shink, Mallory McMorrow, Jeremy Moss, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Sylvia Santana, Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 609: Revise details of lawsuit limitation for groundwater contamination
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: groundwater contamination; limitation period for filing actions; revise.
Tags: Environment, Civil Law
Sponsor: Sean McCann
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Sue Shink, Mallory McMorrow, Jeremy Moss, Rosemary Bayer, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Stephanie Chang, Sylvia Santana
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 610: Authorize lawsuits for those needing medical monitoring due to exposure to toxic substance
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for.
Tags: Environment, Health, Civil Law
Sponsor: Sue Shink
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Mallory McMorrow, Jeremy Moss, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Sylvia Santana, Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 611: Allow greater damages in groundwater contamination lawsuits
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Civil procedure: statute of limitations; accrual of cause of action for groundwater contamination cases; revise.
Tags: Environment, Health, Civil Law
Sponsor: Mallory McMorrow
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Sue Shink, Jeremy Moss, Rosemary Bayer, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Sylvia Santana, Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
SB 645: Impose hard 500-ft distance on those required to be notified of pesticide application
Introduced November 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Agriculture: pesticides; pesticide notification requirements; modify.
Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Regulations, Health
Sponsor: Sue Shink
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Rosemary Bayer, Mallory McMorrow, John Cherry, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss
Referred to Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee
SB 660: New act to impose fees for municipal stormwater management utilities
Introduced November 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: sewage; municipal stormwater utilities; provide for, and authorize fee.
Tags: Environment, Local Government, Taxes
Sponsor: Rosemary Bayer
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Mallory McMorrow, Erika Geiss, Veronica Klinefelt, Jeff Irwin, John Cherry, Kevin Hertel
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee
SB 662: Allow special assessment districts exemption from rules on financing inland lake level projects
Introduced November 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: inland lakes; financing provisions and definition of lake level; revise.
Tags: Environment, Special Interest Deal
Sponsor: Rosemary Bayer
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Erika Geiss
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee
SB 663: Allow governor to promulgate rules in natural resources and environmental protection act
Introduced November 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: water pollution; water resources protection; modify.
Tags: Environment, Leftism
Sponsor: Sue Shink
Cosponsors: Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee
