To prohibit the disposal in Michigan landfills of solid waste from Canada if Congress passes a law authorizing states to ban such imports. Under current federal law and international treaties (NAFTA), states may not prohibit solid waste imported from other states or Canada.   Official Text and Analysis.

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

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

To impose a $7.50 per ton tipping fee for all solid waste deposited in Michigan landfills if Congress does not pass the legislation this bill is predicated on, with the money being used to promote and pay for recycling programs.

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4760, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4760 would extend until 2010 a moratorium on permits for new landfills. Under current law the moratorium will expire after 2005.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would not abrogate current contracts between landfills and out-of-state entities, but these could not be renewed.

To tie-bar the bill to Senate Bill 256, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. SB 256 would impose a $6 per ton solid waste disposal surcharge on solid waste placed in Michigan landfills.

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4760, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4760 would extend until 2010 a moratorium on permits for new landfills.

To prohibit the disposal in Michigan landfills of solid waste from Canada if Congress passes a law authorizing states to ban such imports. Under current federal law and international treaties (NAFTA), states may not prohibit solid waste imported from other states or Canada. Current contracts between landfills and out-of-state entities would not be abrogated, but could not be renewed.

The vote by which the bill was passed.

To abrogate current contracts between landfills and out-of-state entities should Congress give states the authority to ban Canadian garbage.

To adopt a version of the bill that would abrogate current contracts between landfills and out-of-state entities should Congress give states the authority to ban Canadian garbage. Note: Under Article 1, section 10 of the Michigan Constitution, "No . . . law impairing the obligation of contract shall be enacted".

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which would abrogate current contracts between landfills and out-of-state entities should Congress give states the authority to ban Canadian garbage. Note: Under Article 1, section 10 of the Michigan Constitution, "No . . . law impairing the obligation of contract shall be enacted".