2023 Senate Bill 300

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,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 12815, 12817, and 12829 to part 128.

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Establishes a technical advisory committee within the Department of Health for guidance on onsite wastewater treatment systems. This committee, comprising experts and stakeholders, will advise on standards, technologies, inspection criteria, and education for inspectors.

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

Dec. 11, 2024

Reported with substitute S-1

Dec. 12, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations