2014 Senate Bill 948

Restrict radioactive material storage and disposal

Introduced in the Senate

May 21, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-25)

To prohibit storing or disposing radioactive waste from another state or country in Michigan, and ban storing any radioactive material other than what is allowed under current law for nuclear power plants, uranium mines and medical uses. The bill would also create a state advisory board for the purpose of writing a report on the potential impact of depositing radioactive waste deep underground at a site in Kincardine, Ontario, as proposed by an Ontario utility.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

June 10, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 11, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology