2011 House Bill 4875 / Public Act 215

Revise "bioreactor landfill” regulation

Introduced in the House

July 27, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-32)

To eliminate the requirement that a secondary liner and leachate collection system to monitor the effectiveness of the primary liner must be included in certain “landfill research, development, and demonstration projects,” including "bioreactor landfills," in which certain bulk liquids could be added for the purpose of accelerating or enhancing biostabilization of the solid waste.

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

Sept. 27, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 12, 2011

Passed in the House 63 to 45 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 13, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

Oct. 25, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 1, 2011

Passed in the Senate 25 to 13 (details)

To eliminate the requirement that a secondary liner and leachate collection system to monitor the effectiveness of the primary liner must be included in certain “landfill research, development, and demonstration projects,” including "bioreactor landfills," in which certain bulk liquids could be added for the purpose of accelerating or enhancing biostabilization of the solid waste.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 10, 2011