Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate, and provide for assessments and evaluations. Amends sec. 12752 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12752) & adds pt. 128.
This bill updates Michigan's Public Health Code to strengthen the regulation of onsite wastewater treatment systems, such as septic tanks, for properties not connected to public sewer lines. It establishes new definitions for various waste treatment methods and grants the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, along with local health departments, the authority to inspect, evaluate, and enforce compliance with these systems. The legislation also clarifies that connecting to a public sewer system is a public interest goal and outlines specific enforcement tools, including violation notices and warrant procedures, to ensure these systems do not threaten public health or water quality.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 27, 2023
Last action Dec 13, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
7
Dec 13, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Dec 13, 2024
Introduced
received on 12/13/2024
lower
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 537 YEAS 20 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-2) CONCURRED IN
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
upper
Oct 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
upper
Oct 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
DISCHARGE COMMITTEE APPROVED
upper
Apr 27, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
upper
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SAM SINGH
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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