2011 Senate Bill 529 / 2012 Public Act 109

Revise leaking underground fuel tank law

Introduced in the Senate

June 28, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Darwin Booher (R-35)

To allow a person who has a technical or scientific dispute with the Department of Environmental Quality related to a leaking underground fuel tank cleanup to petition the DEQ director for a ruling. Also, to eliminate a provision restricting cleanup consultants a person can hire to ones already approved by the DEQ (rather than ones who meet specified standards).

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

Dec. 13, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 24, 2012

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 24, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

March 22, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 17, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 18, 2012

Passed in the House 73 to 36 (details)

To allow a person who has a technical or scientific dispute with the Department of Environmental Quality related to a leaking underground fuel tank cleanup to petition the DEQ director for a ruling. Also, to eliminate a provision restricting cleanup consultants a person can hire to ones already approved by the DEQ (rather than ones who meet specified standards).

Received in the Senate

April 19, 2012

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 1, 2012