2023 House Bill 5333

Environmental protection: solid waste; nonhazardous solid waste disposal fees; increase and distribute percentage to host communities.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 11525a (MCL 324.11525a), as amended by 2023 PA 140.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Proposes a surcharge on landfill and coal ash impoundment operators, varying by waste type, with a general rate of 72 cents per ton for most waste and a reduced rate for specific industrial wastes. From January 1, 2029, these rates will be adjusted every five years based on the Consumer Price Index.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 14, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Reggie Miller (D-31) and 18 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Veronica Paiz (D-11), Donavan McKinney (D-14), Kara Hope (D-74), Brenda Carter (D-53), Alabas Farhat (D-3), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Julie Brixie (D-73), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Kevin Coleman (D-25), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Rachel Hood (D-81), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Natalie Price (D-5), Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and Kimberly Edwards (D-12)

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

Dec. 13, 2024

Discharged from committee

Substitute H-4 offered by Rep. Reggie Miller (D-31)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Failed in the House 55 to 0 (details)