2009 House Bill 5271

Mandate environmental assessments for new schools

Introduced in the House

Aug. 19, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12)

To prohibit building a new school unless a preliminary assessment is done to discover whether any hazardous substances are on the property, and if this indicates there are, to undertake the (extensive) cleanup procedures specified under state environmental law.

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

April 22, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 29, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 70 to 36 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 4, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Education