2004 House Bill 5771 / Public Act 381

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Introduced in the House

April 1, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Ruth Johnson (R-46)

To impose new fees, reporting and record keeping mandates, and regulations on the operations of septage haulers and disposal sites, including continuing education for operators. This refers to septic tank services.

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment

Sept. 8, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 15, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that incorporates detail changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. This version was subsequently superceded by another substitute with technical changes.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Ruth Johnson (R-46)

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. Chris Ward (R-66)

To require certain reports from septage haulers to the state that the bill mandates to be made quarterly, not annually.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 89 to 17 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 21, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Sept. 22, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 28, 2004

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 revises details but does not change its substance as previously described, amended to impose a duty on state inspectors entering on private property to comply with the U.S. and state constitutions.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 29, 2004

Amendment offered by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To revise the timetable for the owner of a septage receiving facility required to make modifications to submit the modification plans to the state and get a construction permit.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To impose new fees, reporting and record keeping mandates, and regulations on the operations of septage haulers and disposal sites, including continuing education for operators. This refers to septic tank services.

Received in the House

Sept. 29, 2004

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

Passed in the House 90 to 14 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 12, 2004