2021 House Bill 4272

Assert immunity of "Michigan-made" gas cans from federal regulation

Introduced in the House

Feb. 18, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Steven Johnson (R-72)

To establish that portable fuel containers that are completely made in Michigan and sold here are not subject to federal regulations.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 23, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 20, 2021

Passed in the House 75 to 34 (details)

To establish that portable fuel containers that are completely made in Michigan and sold here only are not subject to federal regulations, notwithstanding rulings that hold federal rules to be controlling under the U.S. constitution’s interstate commerce clause.

Received in the Senate

April 21, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality

June 9, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 1, 2021

Passed in the Senate 20 to 16 (details)

To establish that portable fuel containers that are completely made in Michigan and sold here only are not subject to federal regulations, notwithstanding rulings that hold federal rules to be controlling under the U.S. constitution’s interstate commerce clause.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Sept. 14, 2021

Received in the House

Sept. 14, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism