2021 House Bill 4455 / 2022 Public Act 244

Revise solid waste, landfill and recycling restrictions, mandates, fees, fines and more

Introduced in the House

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-109)

To revise and expand many of the state laws, regulations, requirements, fines, fees and more related to landfills, solid waste and recycling mandates. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461, and revises the law governing solid waste disposal areas and transport.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

March 25, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 22, 2021

Passed in the House 87 to 17 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 7, 2022

Substitute offered by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-12)

To adopt a substitute with provisions that reflect Democratic caucus concerns with changes in the law related to chemical recycling and related matters.

The substitute failed 14 to 18 (details)

Passed in the Senate 22 to 10 (details)

To revise and expand many of the state laws, regulations, requirements, fines, fees and more related to landfills, solid waste and recycling mandates. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461, and revises the law governing solid waste disposal areas and transport.

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2022

Passed in the House 75 to 22 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 22, 2022