2014 House Bill 5401 / Public Act 179

Revise certain low-hazard waste restrictions

Introduced in the House

March 11, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Ed McBroom (R-108)

To exempt a person who follows specified rules for storing “inert materials” and “beneficial use by-products” as defined by House Bill 5400 from liability under state the environmental protection law.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

April 17, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 6, 2014

Passed in the House 66 to 44 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 7, 2014

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

May 28, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 5, 2014

Amendment offered by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To prohibit a contractor using a "beneficial use by-product" on a project without first getting written permission from the property owner.

The amendment failed 16 to 21

Amendment offered by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To establish that if a property owner fails to disclose the presence of "beneficial use byproduct" to a buyer then the seller would be liable for any release or "threat of release" of the substance.

The amendment failed 14 to 23 (details)

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)

To exempt a person who follows specified rules for storing “inert materials” and “beneficial use by-products” as defined by House Bill 5400 from liability under state the environmental protection law.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 17, 2014