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2014 House Bill 5274: Preempt locals from restricting CO2 pipelines
Public Act 85 of 2014
Introduced by Rep. Peter Pettalia R-Presque Isle on January 30, 2014
To expand the law that gives the state Public Service Commission authority to regulate oil and gas pipelines so it also applies to pipelines carrying carbon dioxide used in hydrocarbon “enhanced recovery” operations. This law preempts local governments from restricting pipelines in their jurisdiction. This is related to House Bill 4885, which would cut the tax on oil and gas extracted using enhanced recovery. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Energy and Technology Committee on January 30, 2014
Reported in the House on February 4, 2014
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on February 12, 2014
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 12, 2014
Received in the Senate on February 18, 2014
Referred to the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee on February 18, 2014
Reported in the Senate on March 5, 2014
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on March 13, 2014
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 13, 2014
Received in the House on March 18, 2014
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on April 1, 2014