2009 Senate Bill 438

Regulate certain DEQ inspections

Introduced in the Senate

April 2, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Randy Richardville (R-17)

To require the Department of Environmental Quality to use a random sampling process for selecting targets for routine inspections of environmental permit holders’ compliance with environmental regulations, unless there is a specific complaint or reason to believe a violation has occurred.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

June 11, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 17, 2009

Passed in the Senate 21 to 15 (details)

Received in the House

June 17, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment