2023 House Bill 5246

Environmental protection: pollution prevention; financial assurance for any facility required to file a pollution incident prevention plan; require.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 3101, 3103, and 3115 (MCL 324.3101, 324.3103, and 324.3115), section 3101 as amended by 2015 PA 247, section 3103 as amended by 2005 PA 33, and section 3115 as amended by 2004 PA 143, and by adding section 3106c.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

This bill is designed to enhance Michigan's aquatic ecosystem protection by addressing issues related to aquatic nuisance species, ballast water treatment, and updating financial guarantees for environmental performance. It revises crucial definitions for environmental protection and management, aiming to safeguard state waters from the threats of nonindigenous species.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 25, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75) and 32 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jason Morgan (D-23), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Reggie Miller (D-31), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Jaime Churches (D-27), Kelly Breen (D-21), Carol Glanville (D-84), Rachel Hood (D-81), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Noah Arbit (D-20), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Julie Brixie (D-73), Donavan McKinney (D-14), Kara Hope (D-74), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Matt Koleszar (D-22), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Jenn Hill (D-109), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Joey Andrews (D-38), Stephanie Young (D-16), Ranjeev Puri (D-24), Jasper Martus (D-69), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Regina Weiss (D-6), Abraham Aiyash (D-9) and Betsy Coffia (D-103)

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