2012 Senate Bill 1155 / Public Act 559

Authorize local government water, sewer and “wetland mitigation” subsidies

Introduced in the Senate

May 31, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To authorize more state grants to local governments for sewage treatment and water quality projects. Also, to authorize state grants and loans to locals to finance “wetland mitigation banks,” meaning the creation of new wetlands to offset other wetlands that have been filled.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

Oct. 17, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would make Michigan a "right-to-work" state. The bill passed the House with all Democrats voting no, and all Republicans voting "yes" exceot for Reps. Forlini, Goike, Horn, McBroom, Somervill and Zorn.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 8, 2012

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 4, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 6, 2012

Passed in the House 67 to 41 (details)

To authorize more state grants to local governments for sewage treatment and water quality projects. Also, to authorize state grants and loans to locals to finance “wetland mitigation banks,” meaning the creation of new wetlands to offset other wetlands that have been filled.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2012

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012