2010 House Bill 5991

Revise contaminated soil school construction regulations

Introduced in the House

March 24, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12)

To revise state environmental law details to conform with House Bill 5271, which would require a preliminary assessment to discover whether any hazardous substances are on property where a new school would be built, and if 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

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