2023 Senate Bill 543

Environmental protection: recycling and waste utilization; definition of advanced recycling; modify.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11502, 11503, 11504, and 11506 (MCL 324.11502, 324.11503, 324.11504, and 324.11506), sections 11502 and 11503 as amended by 2022 PA 243 and sections 11504 and 11506 as amended by 2022 PA 244.

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The bill aims to enhance environmental protection and resource management by updating definitions, standards, and recycling benchmarks. It introduces precise definitions for various terms, sets ambitious recycling goals for urban and municipal areas, and establishes criteria for drop-off locations based on county population.

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 3, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Jeff Irwin (D-15), Erika Geiss (D-1) and Sue Shink (D-14)

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment