2014 Senate Bill 753 / Public Act 536

Exempt municipalities from sanctions for a few leaking septic systems

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 5, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Caswell (R-16)

To exempt municipalities from sanctions authorized by state environmental laws for limited discharges of untreated sewage into a lake or river from three or more septic tank systems within the municipality's jurisdiction.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections

June 5, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 13, 2014

Passed in the Senate 22 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

Aug. 27, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 9, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the House 76 to 33 (details)

To exempt municipalities from sanctions authorized by state environmental laws for limited discharges of untreated sewage into a lake or river from three or more septic tank systems within the municipality's jurisdiction.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014