2011 Senate Bill 449 / Public Act 149

Increase landfill “tipping fee” tax

Introduced in the Senate

June 15, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32)

To increase from 7 cents to 15 cents the per-cubic yard state “tipping fee” tax imposed on dumping in landfills.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 23, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would authorize a lower fee for the entire fiscal year 2012 to 2015 period, rather than a gradually increasing one.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 31 to 6 (details)

To increase from 7 cents to 12 cents the per-cubic yard state “tipping fee” tax imposed on dumping in landfills.

Received in the House

June 23, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Aug. 24, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 57 to 49 (details)

To increase from 7 cents to 12 cents the per-cubic yard state “tipping fee” tax imposed on dumping in landfills.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 20, 2011