2019 House Bill 4227 / Public Act 47

Create state “Committee on Mining Future”

Introduced in the House

Feb. 21, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-109)

To create a state “Committee on Mining Future” comprised of interests specified in the bill to advise the governor on the mining and minerals industry.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

May 14, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 16, 2019

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

To create a state “Committee on Mining Future” comprised of interests specified in the bill to evaluate current policies that affect the mining and minerals industry and recommend actions to strengthen. This would be ended after it issued a report.

Received in the Senate

May 21, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

May 23, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

June 19, 2019

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To create a state “Committee on Mining Future” comprised of interests specified in the bill to evaluate current policies that affect the mining and minerals industry and recommend actions to strengthen. This would be ended after it issued a report.

Received in the House

June 19, 2019

June 20, 2019

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 8, 2019