2018 House Bill 6123 / Public Act 509

Revise “water use advisory council” mission

Introduced in the House

June 6, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Scott VanSingel (R-100)

To revise the mission of a government “water use advisory council” comprised of individuals representing particular interests specified in the bill. Originally created to advise state officials on how to design groundwater withdrawal regulations and restrictions, this body would henceforth exist to recommend revisions and additions to these regulations and laws.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Oct. 3, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 27, 2018

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 28, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 13, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 20, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise the mission of a government “water use advisory council” comprised of individuals representing particular interests specified in the bill. Originally created to advise state officials on how to design groundwater withdrawal regulations and restrictions, this body would henceforth exist to recommend revisions and additions to these regulations and laws.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2018