2017 Senate Bill 654 / 2018 Public Act 269

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Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2017

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-14)

To create a Michigan environmental science advisory board comprised of individuals who are experts in specified fields and sciences, to advise the governor on environment protection and natural resources management issues.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 7, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 25, 2018

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 25, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

April 11, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

April 25, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

May 22, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Lee Chatfield (R-107)

To move back the effective date of the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 59 to 49 (details)

To create a Michigan environmental science advisory board comprised of individuals who are experts in specified fields and sciences, to advise the governor on environment protection and natural resources management issues.

Received in the Senate

May 29, 2018

June 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 25 to 11 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2018