Civil procedure: civil actions; portion of fines in certain state civil infraction actions under NREPA; dedicate to grant program to assist farmers affected by PFAS. Amends sec. 8831 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8831).
This bill modifies the rules for how fines are handled in certain state civil infraction cases related to environmental protection. Instead of directing these specific fines to public libraries, the legislation allows a portion of the revenue to be dedicated to a grant program assisting farmers impacted by PFAS contamination. The change applies only to fines resulting from violations of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, leaving other civil fine distributions unchanged. This measure requires the passage of two other related bills before it can take effect.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2024
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Governor
Introduced Sep 26, 2024
Last action Oct 15, 2024
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Sep 26, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
lower
Sep 26, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Jennifer Conlin
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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P
Jennifer Conlin
DDemocratic
Co
Amos O'Neal
DDemocratic
Co
Betsy Coffia
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Glanville
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
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Felicia Brabec
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Brixie
DDemocratic
Co
Kara Hope
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Price
DDemocratic
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