2011 Senate Bill 532 / 2012 Public Act 112

Revise leaking underground fuel tank law

Introduced in the Senate

June 28, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To lower the penalties for missing a reporting deadline under the law that governs the clean-up of leaking underground fuel tanks, and revise the penalties for a person who fails to comply with an administrative order requiring corrective action. This is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 528 to 533.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

Dec. 13, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 24, 2012

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 24, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

March 22, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

April 17, 2012

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not reduce penalties, but instead revises procedures for administrative appeals.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Harold Haugh (D-42)

To simplify language authorizing administrative appeals.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 18, 2012

Passed in the House 72 to 37 (details)

To revise procedures for administrative appeals under the law that governs the clean-up of leaking underground fuel tanks. This is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 528 to 533.

Received in the Senate

April 19, 2012

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 1, 2012