Introduced
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To remove the authority of a city, village, or township to block utility lines and structures approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, including pipelines. The bill was introduced after the state Supreme Court found that the plain language of the current statute does not prohibit local governments from blocking such projects that pass through their jurisdiction. That case involved the City of Lansing blocking a gasoline pipeline proposed by Wolverine Pipeline Company along Interstate 96. The court “invited” the legislature to revise this statute.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To make an exception in the bill for cases in which a petroleum pipeline is proposed within 500 feet of one or more public water wells in a city, village, or township. This describes the Lansing pipeline.
The amendment failed 36 to 62 (details)
Amendment offered
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To make an exception in the bill for cases in which a petroleum pipeline is proposed within 500 feet of an existing school or existing public or private child care center or day care center or public or private child caring institution. This describes the proposed Lansing pipeline.
The amendment failed 37 to 64 (details)
Amendment offered
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To make an exception in the bill for cases in which a petroleum pipeline is proposed within 500 feet of an existing hospital or nursing home.
The amendment failed 37 to 63 (details)
Amendment offered
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To make an exception in the bill for cases in which a petroleum pipeline is proposed in a city, village, or township in which 1,000 or more residents live within 1/4 mile of the pipeline.
The amendment failed 36 to 63 (details)
Amendment offered
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To make an exception in the bill for cases in which a petroleum pipeline is proposed within 500 feet of an existing entertainment facility with a seating capacity of 2,000 or more.
The amendment failed 33 to 61 (details)
Amendment offered
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To make an exception in the bill for cases in which a petroleum pipeline is proposed within 500 feet of an existing recreational facility which includes a swimming pool frequented by minor children.
The amendment failed 38 to 65 (details)
Passed in the House 61 to 45 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform
