2018 Senate Bill 1244 / Public Act 581

Revise hazardous substance cleanup regulations

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 29, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Jim Stamas (R-36)

To revise some rule and process details related to regulations on hazardous substance cleanups. The bill is said to give state officials less discretion in interpreting regulations in a way that subjects regulated persons to sanctions.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 4, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 23 to 14 (details)

To revise some rule and process details related to regulations on hazardous substance cleanups. The bill is said to give state officials less discretion in interpreting regulations in a way that subjects regulated persons to sanctions. Among other things, the bill would require regulators to base cleanup standards for various chemicals on federal toxicity values.

Received in the House

Dec. 4, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Dec. 18, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Passed in the House 56 to 53 (details)

To revise some rule and process details related to regulations on hazardous substance cleanups. The bill is said to give state officials less discretion in interpreting regulations in a way that subjects regulated persons to sanctions. Among other things, the bill would require regulators to base cleanup standards for various chemicals on federal toxicity values.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 19, 2018

Passed in the Senate 22 to 16 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018