Introduced
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To reduce restrictions on using certain low-hazard industrial byproducts that potentially have a beneficial use, including as fertilizer, road construction material, construction fill or other uses. The bill would also expand the definition of “inert material” in the state environmental protection law to include a number of specified materials, which would not be subject to restrictions depending on how they are used.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4820, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4820 would impose new regulations and a permit mandate on the storage and transport of “petroleum coke” (“pet coke”), which is related to a Marathon Oil refinery expansion in Detroit.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To remove a provision that authorizes less restrictive regulations on coal "fly ash" if it is mixed with other substances (such as cement).
Consideration postponed
Amendment offered
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To prohibit a contractor using a "beneficial use by-product" on a project without first getting written permission from the property owner.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 68 to 42 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 25 to 11 (details)
To reduce restrictions on using certain low-hazard industrial byproducts that potentially have a beneficial use, including as fertilizer, road construction material, construction fill or other uses. The bill would also expand the definition of “inert material” in the state environmental protection law to include a number of specified materials, which would not be subject to restrictions depending on how they are used.
Passed in the House 70 to 40 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
