Introduced
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To prohibit the disposal of returnable beverage containers in Michigan landfills.
Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would allow the disposal of “de minimis” quantities of beverage containers, defined as “incidental disposal of small amounts commingled with other solid waste.” See House-passed version for more details.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would strip out the the “de minimis” exception, which allows the disposal in landfills of small amounts of beverage containers.
The substitute failed 45 to 59 (details)
Passed in the House 96 to 8 (details)
To prohibit the disposal of more than “de minimis” quantities of beverage containers in Michigan landfills. “De minimis” is defined as “incidental disposal of small amounts commingled with other solid waste.” in Michigan landfills. The bill would also require the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to submit a monthly report to the legislature describing how much solid waste was imported into the state, and an annual report with recommendations on how to reduce it.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
