2014 House Bill 5274 / Public Act 85

Preempt locals from restricting CO2 pipelines

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Peter Pettalia (R-106)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

Feb. 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 12, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 13, 2014

Passed in the House 99 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

March 5, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

March 13, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 18, 2014

Passed in the Senate 25 to 13 (details)

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.

Received in the House

March 18, 2014

March 20, 2014

Passed in the House 96 to 14 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 1, 2014