2007 Senate Bill 897 / 2008 Public Act 394

Impose recycling fees and mandates on computer makers

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To impose a $10,000 one-time registration tax on manufacturers of computer or video display devices sold in Michigan, and a $5,000 annual tax, which would be reduced to $500 if the manufacturer establishes a consumer “take-back” program for used equipment. The bill would also impose new reporting requirements on these manufacturers.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Oct. 15, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 12, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that sets the proposed registration tax at $2,000 to $3,000 annually.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 13, 2008

Amendment offered by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To continue the proposed fees on manufacturers at the specified levels of $2,000 to $3,000 until 2015, and require the DEQ to recommend possible fee changes (increases) every two years starting in 2011.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 32 to 4 (details)

To impose a new annual registration tax of $2,000 to $3,000 on manufacturers of computers, including related equipment and video display devices sold in Michigan. The tax could increase after 2015. The bill imposes a new regulatory regime mandating that the manufacturers establish programs in which they take back used units and recycle the parts.

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

Dec. 3, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 10, 2008

Substitute offered

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.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Rebekah Warren (D-53)

To clarify that the bill does not apply to video devices built into vehicles.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 91 to 13 (details)

To impose a new annual registration tax of $2,000 to $3,000 on manufacturers of computers, including related equipment and video display devices sold in Michigan. The tax could increase after 2015. The bill imposes a new regulatory regime mandating that the manufacturers establish programs in which they take back used units and recycle the parts.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 26, 2008