2009 House Bill 4277

Ban dumping products with mercury in landfills

Introduced in the House

Feb. 17, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To prohibit the disposal of products containing mercury in Michigan landfills or incinerators.

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

April 2, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

April 22, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Arlan Meekhof (R-89)

No exempt a person who dumps mercury in a landfil or incinerator from the penalties for improper dumping if the person did not know there was mercury in the garbage.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 66 to 43 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 23, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs