2009 House Bill 4898

Benchmark state environmental regulation administration

Introduced in the House

May 6, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

To require state agencies with authority over various environmental regulatory regimes, in particular the Department of Environmental Quality, to hire an independent expert to conduct two studies each year benchmarking the regulation administration on the basis of per permit cost, how fast permits are processed, “customer service” practices, measurable environmental effects, how it compares to other states, and more. The benchmarking would continue at that pace until all programs had been reviewed.

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

March 11, 2010

Motion by Rep. Dave Hildenbrand (R-86)

The motion passed 94 to 12 (details)