2023 Senate Bill 299

Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate, and provide for assessments and evaluations.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12752 (MCL 333.12752) and by adding part 128.

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The bill introduces comprehensive regulations, empowering local health departments and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy with enforcement authority. It sets criteria for system approval, permit requirements, and establishes an onsite wastewater treatment system administration fund. The legislation mandates inspections at least once every five years or under specific conditions, details the inspection process, requires remedial actions for system failures within set timelines, and imposes penalties for non-compliance. It also outlines inspector qualifications, introduces fees to support the fund, and requires the creation of an electronic database for inspection tracking.

Introduced in the Senate

April 27, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Sam Singh (D-28) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Paul Wojno (D-10) and Stephanie Chang (D-3)

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment

Oct. 23, 2024

Discharged from committee

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture