2013 Senate Bill 264 / Public Act 87

Accelerate dredging permit processing deadlines

Introduced in the Senate

March 13, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To accelerate the deadline for the state to process a dredging permit, and reduce the fees if the dredged material is at least 90 percent sand.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

March 19, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 21, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To accelerate the deadline for the state to process a dredging permit, reduce the fees if the dredged material is at least 90 percent sand, and allow open lake disposal of dredge material that is not contaminated with toxic substances.

Received in the House

March 21, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

June 4, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 13, 2013

Passed in the House 83 to 23 (details)

To accelerate the deadline for the state to process a dredging permit, and reduce the fees if the dredged material is at least 90 percent sand.

Received in the Senate

June 18, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 27, 2013