2013 Senate Bill 332 / Public Act 151

Exempt “natural fertilizer” from phosphate content restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

April 30, 2013

Introduced by Sen. John Moolenaar (R-36)

To exempt “natural fertilizer” from restrictions imposed by a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2009-HB-5368">2010 law</a> restricting spreading a fertilizer containing more than 0.5 percent of the plant nutrient “available phosphate” (p2o5) on a lawn, golf course or other grass.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 18, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 12, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Oct. 9, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 16, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 17, 2013

Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)

To exempt “natural fertilizer” from restrictions imposed by a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2009-HB-5368">2010 law</a> restricting spreading a fertilizer containing more than 0.5 percent of the plant nutrient “available phosphate” (p2o5) on a lawn, golf course or other grass.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 22, 2013

Substitute offered by Sen. John Moolenaar (R-36)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 22, 2013

Oct. 23, 2013

Passed in the House 103 to 4 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 5, 2013