Introduced
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To authorize a “clean corporate citizen” ("C3")designation for companies that apply for it, that can document a history of stringent compliance with environmental regulations, and that undertake additional actions and meet certain goals, objectives and targets specified in the bill. A “clean corporate citizen” would be eligible for discounts on certain permit, license or other fees. This places in statute a program that is already operated by the Department of Environmental Quality.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform
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 that revises many details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To revoke the "C3" designation for a firm that is assessed any court-ordered damages for environmental violations (rather than assessed more than $10,000 worth), or which must pay any adminstrative fine for such violations.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 23 to 15 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment
