2024 House Bill 6065

Natural resources: soil and erosion; certain soil sold in this state; require to include certain percentage of compost.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 92.

Official record

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The legislation mandates that, by January 1, 2027, soil products sold in the state must contain at least 5% compost from Class 1 compostable materials and be labeled with this information.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 12, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Rachel Hood (D-81) and 17 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Kara Hope (D-74), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Jenn Hill (D-109), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Regina Weiss (D-6), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Donavan McKinney (D-14), Julie Brixie (D-73), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Noah Arbit (D-20), Kimberly Edwards (D-12) and Helena Scott (D-7)

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