2011 Senate Bill 744 / 2012 Public Act 164

Allow environmental permit application processing extensions

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 11, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To allow a business that applies for a state-mandated environmental permit to request the permit processing period to be extended, but not for longer than one year.

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

Jan. 31, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 14, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 15, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 15, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 25, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 31, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To allow a business that applies for a state-mandated environmental permit to request the permit processing period to be extended, but not for longer than one year.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 14, 2012