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Introduced in the House on July 25, 2007, to create a rebuttable presumption that a proposed groundwater withdrawal would not cause a prohibited "adverse resource impact," if that is the determination of the computer program "assessment tool" described in House Bill 5069

The vote was 56 in favor, 52 opposed and 2 not voting

(House Roll Call 472 at House Journal 54)

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This bill is a start but it is still weak and needs to have some teeth in it. Pumping ground water from shallow aquifers (under 150ft deep), which are called spring water, will cause damage to the surrounding lakes, streams, ponds, that are fed by that ground water. So in defining it future they need to limit it to 0 gallons. This is so much common sense that it is hard to figure out why polititians cannot get this through their heads? Please strenghten this bill by defining use from shallow awquifers as being restricted to zero extraction.

we just ban human beings from the planet? This would prevent all adverse effects from human interference with our ecosystem. That's just common sense!

Great bill for thinking long term. No one is suggesting humans are evil and should be banned. If Michigan is to be a true global player, it needs to be wise with its water. 'Cause that's what it's all about. WATER.

Great bill.

Its about MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You idiot!

Rep. Huizenga, under Rule 31, made the following statement: “Mr. Speaker and members of the House: I did not vote on Roll Call No. 472 because of a possible conflict of interest.”

Rep. Huizenga, under Rule 31, made the following statement: “Mr. Speaker and members of the House: I did not vote on Roll Call No. 473 because of a possible conflict of interest.”

You don't need to insult anyone in this forum. Please be respectful, who do you think you are? A bully with a keyboard.