2007 House Bill 4953: Allow some cost recovery by winner in DEQ dispute

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Introduced by Rep. Brian Palmer (R) on June 19, 2007, to authorize a trial court to award costs and actual attorney fees to a person who prevails in a dispute with the Department of Environmental Quality over the department’s interpretation or enforcement of environmental laws.
- Referred to the House Great Lakes and Environment Committee on June 19, 2007.

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1) Sorry, Changeagent ... by Anonymous Citizen on June 22, 2007

But you're simply wrong. Don't try to tell me what I think, would think or should think, please. I don't need your help on that score. You need to find a better argument, preferably facts-based.

The pertinent fact here is that I don't want my tax money spent this way -- especially, since a significant amount of the settlement money in the end most likely would go to groups like the Sierra Club. I am not a Sierra Club or Greenpeace contribitor, and don't want to be forced into becoming one.

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2) You would. by changeagent on June 22, 2007
You would if you had to fight the DEQ in order to use your property. They need to be held accountable for the huge costs they impose on property owners.
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3) Sounds Good? by Anonymous Citizen on June 22, 2007

This could cost you (and me) considerable tax dollars. You may think that's an OK way to spend tax money you have contributed. I don't think it's a good way to spend tax money I've added to the pot.

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