2003 Senate Bill 57 / 2004 Public Act 36

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 23, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Mike Bishop (R-12)

To require the inspection of solid waste imported from Canada, and the collection of fees on the haulers to pay for the inspections.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Oct. 9, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) 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 authorize the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to restrict imported solid waste which it determines poses a threat to the public health or safety or to the environment.

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 substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 5, 2004

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

Passed in the House 100 to 5 (details)

To authorize the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to restrict imported solid waste which it determines poses a threat to the public health or safety, or to the environment.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 10, 2004

March 2, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 26, 2004