2013 House Bill 4278

Mandate environmental assessments for new schools

Introduced in the House

Feb. 19, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-6)

To prohibit building a new school unless a preliminary assessment is done to discover whether any hazardous substances are on the property, and if this indicates there are, to undertake the (extensive) cleanup procedures specified under state environmental law. The bill also adds a variety of public notice requirements.

Referred to the Committee on Education