2009 House Bill 5222 / Public Act 176

Eliminate a “groundwater dispute resolution program”

Introduced in the House

Aug. 4, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Doug Bennett (D-92)

To eliminate a “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-4087">groundwater dispute resolution program</a>” legislated in 2003 that authorized $1,000 per day fines and gave the Department of Environmental Quality expanded powers in this area.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 2, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 15, 2009

Amendment offered by Rep. John Espinoza (D-83)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 16, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Sept. 23, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 8, 2009

Passed in the Senate 33 to 4 (details)

To eliminate a “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-4087">groundwater dispute resolution program</a>” legislated in 2003 that authorized $1,000 per day fines and gave the Department of Environmental Quality expanded powers in this area.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 15, 2009