2021 House Bill 4454 / 2022 Public Act 243

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

Introduced in the House

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To mandate that by January 1, 2028, at least 90% of single-family dwellings in municipalities with more than 5,000 residents have access to curbside recycling that meets detailed criteria specified in the bill. The bill also rewrites many definitions and requirements related to landfills, solid waste and recycling mandates. It is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461 that would expand regulation, fees and fines in the areas of solid waste and recycling.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

March 25, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 22, 2021

Passed in the House 87 to 17 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 7, 2022

Substitute offered by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-12)

To adopt a substitute with provisions that reflect Democratic caucus concerns with changes in the law related to chemical recycling and related matters.

The substitute failed 14 to 18 (details)

Passed in the Senate 22 to 10 (details)

To mandate that by January 1, 2028, at least 90% of single-family dwellings in municipalities with more than 5,000 residents have access to curbside recycling that meets detailed criteria specified in the bill. The bill also rewrites many definitions and requirements related to landfills, solid waste and recycling mandates. It is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461 that would expand regulation, fees and fines in the areas of solid waste and recycling.

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2022

Passed in the House 74 to 23 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 22, 2022