Introduced
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To revise and add to a state system whereby farms are inspected and their compliance with certain conservation, environmental risk, soil nutrient protocols, etc. is verified. Farms that are verified receive qualified exemptions from certain environmental law penalties. The bill would create a "Michigan Environmental Assurance Advisory Council" and program.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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 the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 91 to 18 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 28 to 8 (details)
To revise and add to a state system whereby farms are inspected and their compliance with certain conservation, environmental risk, soil nutrient protocols, etc. is verified. Farms that are verified receive qualified exemptions from certain environmental law penalties. The bill would create a "Michigan Environmental Assurance Advisory Council" and program.