2020 Senate Bill 1252 / Public Act 359

Set aside money for Flint water contamination settlements

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 3, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Jim Ananich (D-27)

To create a Flint Settlement Trust Fund to hold money used to resolve and settle claims for the Flint water contamination litigation, and establish as “the intent of the legislature” appropriating $35 million for it annually through the 2050-51 fiscal year. This and Senate Bill 1251 enact provisions of a $600 million settlement agreement.

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 9, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 10, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 15, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 16, 2020

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

To create a Flint Settlement Trust Fund to hold money used to resolve and settle claims for the Flint water contamination litigation, and establish as “the intent of the legislature” appropriating $35 million for it annually through the 2050-51 fiscal year. This and Senate Bill 1251 enact provisions of a $600 million settlement agreement.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 30, 2020