2001 Senate Bill 109 / Public Act 222

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 6, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Shirley Johnson (R-13)

To give local governments immunity from civil liability for noneconomic damages caused by the backup of a municipal sewer system, as long as they are in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and court orders, and are properly operating and maintaining the sewer system at the time of the backup.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

March 15, 2001

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 24, 2001

Passed in the Senate 26 to 9 (details)

Received in the House

April 24, 2001

To give local governments immunity from civil liability for noneconomic damages caused by the backup of a municipal sewer system, as long as they are in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and court orders, and are properly operating and maintaining the sewer system at the time of the backup.

Dec. 11, 2001

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute grants immunity as long as a municipality is not substantially at fault (more than 50 percent) for an overflow by their sewer system.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To give local governments immunity from civil liability for noneconomic damages caused by the backup of a municipal sewer system, as long as they are not substantially at fault (more than 50 percent) for an overflow by their sewer systems.

Received

Substitute offered by Rep. Jim Howell (R-94)

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute grants immunity as long as a municipality is not substantially at fault (more than 50 percent) for an overflow by their sewer system.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2001

To give local governments immunity from civil liability for noneconomic damages caused by the backup of a municipal sewer system, as long as they are not substantially at fault (more than 50 percent) for an overflow by their sewer systems.

Dec. 13, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

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

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 31, 2001