2003 House Bill 5151

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Introduced by Rep. John Moolenaar (R) on October 9, 2003, to authorize wetlands "mitigation banking,” which is restoring or creating self-sustaining functioning wetlands as prior replacements of wetlands that are expected to be unavoidably impacted by development within a watershed or “ecoregion.” These would be eligible for saleable “mitigation credits” created under regulations to be promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill would have the effect of creating a market for tradable “mitigation credits” which could be used to meet state wetlands laws.
- Referred to the House Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Committee on October 9, 2003.
  - Referred to the House Land Use and Environment Committee on October 14, 2003.

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1) Cut the DEQ! [by Yooper_Dave on November 3, 2003]
It is time to recognize private property rights. The Department of Environmental Quality continuously oversteps the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Either include the State of Michigan's Department of Environmental Quality on deeds and pay their fair share of the property taxes/improvements, or leave the private property owners alone!

My recommendation for cuts for the budget crisis - the Department of Environmental Quality.
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