Introduced
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To establish the goals of recycling 30 percent of the volume of solid waste generated in the state by July 1, 2009, and 50 percent by July 1, 2014. The bill would require the Department of Environmental Quality to provide an annual report to the legislature on recycling rates. The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bill 721, meaning it cannot become law unless that bill also becomes law. Senate Bill 721 would impose a $3 per ton solid waste disposal surcharge on garbage placed in Michigan landfills. The Senate Fiscal Agency estimates that this would impose some $15 million in new fees on households and businesses.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that reduces the proposed recycling goal, and does not include the tie-bar to Senate Bill 721, which would impose a $3 per ton solid waste disposal surcharge on garbage placed in Michigan landfills.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To establish the goals of recycling 27 percent of the volume of solid waste generated in the state by July 1, 2009. The bill would require the Department of Environmental Quality to provide an annual report to the legislature on recycling rates.
Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment
