2014 Senate Bill 872 / Public Act 258

Reduce regulatory obstacles to developing stamp-sand property

Introduced in the Senate

March 13, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To establish that property where “stamp sands” have been deposited is not subject to state environmental law restrictions unless the sands contain hazardous substances that exceed the allowable levels for unrestricted residential use. "Stamp sands" are finely grained crushed rock resulting from copper ore processing and are not uncommon in the Keweenaw region.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

May 6, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

June 4, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 31 to 6 (details)

Received in the House

June 4, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

June 10, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2014

Substitute offered by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-32)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 67 to 43 (details)

To establish that property where “stamp sands” have been deposited is not subject to state environmental law restrictions unless the sands contain hazardous substances that exceed the allowable levels for unrestricted residential use. "Stamp sands" are finely grained crushed rock resulting from copper ore processing and are not uncommon in the Keweenaw region.

Received in the Senate

June 12, 2014

Passed in the Senate 29 to 8 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Motion

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion failed 25 to 11 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2014