2018 Senate Bill 1196 / Public Act 688

Impose tax, expand regulation of radioactives in hazardous waste landfills

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To prohibit radioactive materials that exceed specified radiation levels from being deposited in Michigan landfills, and increase the regulations and restrictions on depositing less radioactive materials, including “technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials,” called “tenorms”.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 4, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Passed in the Senate 29 to 8 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 4, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To clarify a ban on some specified materials that would be banned from landfills.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kristy Pagan (D-21)

To strip out provisions authorizing state officials to grant exceptions to some of the bill's prohibitions.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 66 to 43 (details)

To prohibit radioactive materials that exceed specified radiation levels from being deposited in Michigan landfills, and increase the regulations and restrictions on depositing less radioactive materials, including “technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials,” called “tenorms”.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2018

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018