2021 House Bill 4456 / 2022 Public Act 245

Revise solid waste, landfill and recycling restrictions, mandates, fees, fines and more

Introduced in the House

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Bill Sowerby (D-31)

To revise and expand many of the state laws, regulations, requirements, fines, fee and more related to landfills, incinerators, waste disposal areas and waste diversion centers. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461, and revises the law governing bonding requirements imposed on landfills and solid waste disposal areas.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

March 25, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

April 22, 2021

Passed in the House 86 to 18 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 7, 2022

Passed in the Senate 27 to 5 (details)

To revise and expand many of the state laws, regulations, requirements, fines, fee and more related to landfills, incinerators, waste disposal areas and waste diversion centers. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461, and revises the law governing bonding requirements imposed on landfills and solid waste disposal areas.

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2022

Passed in the House 81 to 16 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 22, 2022