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HB4035 • 2026

Environmental protection: sewage; violations for sewer overflows; modify. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 3115b.

Environmental protection: sewage; violations for sewer overflows; modify. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 3115b.

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Sponsor
Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Gina Johnsen (District 78), Joseph Aragona (District 60), Alicia St. Germaine (District 62), Jaime Greene (District 65), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Brian BeGole (District 71), Jason Morgan (District 23)
Last action
2025-01-29
Official status
bill electronically reproduced 01/28/2025
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the content of the new rule or how it will be enforced, leaving these aspects unclear.

Rules for Sewage Overflows

This law changes how the state handles violations when there are sewer overflows.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds a new rule to existing environmental laws about sewage.

Who It Names or Affects

  • State agencies responsible for the environment, Great Lakes, and energy

Terms To Know

Sewer Overflow
When too much water goes into sewers and some of it spills out, causing pollution.
Environmental Agencies
Government groups that work to protect the environment and natural resources.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify exact penalties or actions for violations.
  • It is unclear how this will be enforced without more details in the text.

Bill History

  1. 2025-01-29 HJ 9 Pg. 77

    bill electronically reproduced 01/28/2025

  2. 2025-01-28 HJ 8 Pg. 70

    introduced by Representative Rep. Douglas Wozniak

  3. 2025-01-28 HJ 8 Pg. 70

    read a first time

  4. 2025-01-28 HJ 8 Pg. 70

    referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

Official Summary Text

Environmental protection: sewage; violations for sewer overflows; modify. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 3115b.