2011 House Bill 4746

Senate Roll Call 433: Passed

To preempt local government zoning ordinances that prohibit a gravel pit unless “very serious” environmental consequences would result, as established in a particular lawsuit (Silva v Ada township). A property owner challenging a zoning decision potentially affected by the bill would have to meet certain procedural and evidentiary burdens.

26 Yeas / 12 Nays
Republican (22 Yeas / 4 Nays)
Democrat (4 Yeas / 8 Nays)