Introduced
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To establish new regulations and fees on the use of pesticides or other chemicals to control aquatic nuisances such as overgrown weeds in lakes. The bill would transfer the issuance of permits to spray herbicides on aquatic and invasive weeds from the Department of Environmental Quality to the Department of Agriculture.
Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which does not transfer enforcement to the Department of Agriculture, but does require consultation with that department by the Department of Environmental Quality.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require a five-year permit to be revoked if an installment payment on the permit fee is missed.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify several technical references in provisions contained in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 65 to 43 (details)
To establish new regulations and fees on the use of pesticides and herbicides to control aquatic nuisances such as overgrown weeds in lakes. The bill would eliminate the requirement to get a permit if a small inland lake has no outlet and no endangered species. If a permit is required, that if a permit is not denied within 30 days, it is considered granted. Permits could be denied if a lake contains threatened or endangered species. The bill would also allow installment payments for permit fees, which were raised by Senate Bill 596 to as much as $1,500 for larger inland lakes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not have the permit fee installment payments provision, moves the deadline for issuing a permit from April 15 to May 1, and authorizes a 15 percent permit fee discount if the deadline is missed.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify a reference in the bill to another statute.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To establish new regulations and fees on the use of pesticides and herbicides to control aquatic nuisances such as overgrown weeds in lakes. The bill would eliminate the requirement to get a permit if a small inland lake has no outlet and no endangered species. The Department of Environmental Quality would be required to grant or deny an application for a permit before May 1 or within 30 days, or would be required to give a 15 percent discount. Permits could be denied if a lake contains threatened or endangered species.
Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
