Introduced
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To require that the Detroit water and sewer system be overseen by a regional authority, with membership consisting of three representatives from Detroit, and one from Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Genesee counties.
Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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 authority the bill would authorize would have review and oversight oveer the Detroit water and sewer system's contract process and administration, rates and rate-setting processes, budget, finance, and operations.
Passed in the Senate 22 to 14 (details)
To require that the Detroit water and sewer system be overseen by a Water Accountability Advisory Board that would provide review and oversight of contracting procedures and administration, rates and rate setting procedures, budget, finances, and operations. The board would have three representatives from Detroit, and one from Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Genesee counties.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To place water and sewer systems in other cities under similar accountability committees.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require the state to directly pay the expenses of the accountability committee (rather than reimburse those expenses later).
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To not require a Detroit Water Accountability Advisory Board, but allow one (replace "shall" with "may").
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To give Wayne County an extra vote on the proposed committee.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 61 to 44 (details)
To require that the Detroit water and sewer system be overseen by a Water Accountability Advisory Board that would provide review and oversight of contracting procedures and administration, rates and rate setting procedures, budget, finances, and operations. The board would have three representatives from Detroit, and one from Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Genesee counties.
