2025 Senate Bill 141

Environmental protection: air pollution; methane and VOCs from oil or gas wells; require control or capture of.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 61506e.

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The legislation mandates a 95% reduction in emissions from oil and gas wells, with specific compliance methods and penalties for non-compliance, effective 90 days post-enactment.

Introduced in the Senate

March 12, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-3), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Sue Shink (D-14), Erika Geiss (D-1) and Rosemary Bayer (D-13)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture