2003 Senate Bill 497 / 2004 Public Act 35

Introduced in the Senate

May 15, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas (D-4)

To define “beverage containers” for the purpose of banning their disposal in Michigan landfills. The definition would include an airtight metal, glass, paper, or plastic container sold with one gallon or less of a soft drink or other nonalcoholic carbonated drink; beer, ale, etc.; a mixed wine drink or a mixed spirit drink. See Senate Bill 498.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Oct. 9, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from extensive negotiations on a large package of related bills which seek to restrict the deposit of imported solid waste in Michigan landfills, without violating the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, or international trade agreements. See Senate-passed version for details.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To define “beverage containers” for the purpose of banning their disposal in Michigan landfills. The definition would include an airtight metal, glass, paper, or plastic container sold with one gallon or less of a soft drink or other nonalcoholic carbonated drink; beer, ale, etc.; a mixed wine drink or a mixed spirit drink. See Senate Bill 498. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 57, 98, 497, 498, 499, 502, 505, 506, 557, 715, and Senate Resolutions 4 and 12.

Received in the House

Oct. 14, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment

Nov. 6, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 5, 2004

Amendment offered

To revise the bills to which this bill is tie-barred. "Tie bar" means this bill cannot become law unless another specified bill one does also. The House and Senate have both passed large packages of similar or identical imported waste bills containing tie-bars, and it is likely that a House-Senate conference committee will sort out which bills are sent to the governor.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 82 to 23 (details)

To define “beverage containers” for the purpose of banning their disposal in Michigan landfills. The definition would include an airtight metal, glass, paper, or plastic container sold with one gallon or less of a soft drink or other nonalcoholic carbonated drink; beer, ale, etc.; a mixed wine drink or a mixed spirit drink. See Senate Bill 498 And House Bill 4098.

Received

Motion to reconsider by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

So that before another vote members could be better informed about the content and consequences of the bill.

The motion passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 98 to 7 (details)

To define “beverage containers” for the purpose of banning their disposal in Michigan landfills. The definition would include an airtight metal, glass, paper, or plastic container sold with one gallon or less of a soft drink or other nonalcoholic carbonated drink; beer, ale, etc.; a mixed wine drink or a mixed spirit drink. See Senate Bill 498 And House Bill 4098.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 10, 2004

March 2, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 26, 2004