2012 Senate Bill 1328 / Public Act 446

Increase state grants to local pollution control

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 25, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To shift $12.5 million borrowed under the 1998 “Clean Michigan Initiative” ballot initiative that authorized state debt (“bond sales”) for environmental cleanup and recreation projects, so it pays for grants to local governments and local brownfields authorities rather than subsidized loans under a revolving loan program. Specifically, up to $50.0 million would have to be used for grants and $25.0 million for loans, rather than half-and-half under current law. The bill also makes a number of other changes to environmental cleanup regulations.

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

Nov. 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 29, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Dec. 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2012

Substitute offered by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To adopt a substitute that also contains provisions revising technical details and procedures of the state's hazardous waste cleanup law.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the House 68 to 41 (details)

To shift $12.5 million borrowed under the 1998 “Clean Michigan Initiative” ballot initiative that authorized state debt (“bond sales”) for environmental cleanup and recreation projects, so it pays for grants to local governments and local brownfields authorities rather than subsidized loans under a revolving loan program. Specifically, up to $50.0 million would have to be used for grants and $25.0 million for loans, rather than half-and-half under current law. The bill also contains provisions revising technical details and procedures of the state's hazardous waste cleanup law.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 22, 2012