2021 House Bill 4461 / 2022 Public Act 250

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

Introduced in the House

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Joe Tate (D-2)

To revise and expand many provisions and details of the extensive regulatory regime prescribed for solid waste “materials management plans” that counties are required to maintain. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461 that would revise and expand many of the state laws, regulations, requirements, fines, fees and more related to landfills, solid waste and recycling mandates.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

March 25, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

April 21, 2021

Amendment offered by Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-20)

To add provisions related to landfills in a different county, and more.

The amendment failed by voice vote

April 22, 2021

Passed in the House 78 to 26 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 7, 2022

Amendment offered

To make additional revisions to a number of provisions of this complex regulatory regime, which among other things address differences between state and local rules.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 26 to 6 (details)

To revise and expand many provisions and details of the extensive regulatory regime prescribed for solid waste “materials management plans” that counties are required to maintain. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461 that would revise and expand many of the state laws, regulations, requirements, fines, fees and more related to landfills, solid waste and recycling mandates.

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2022

Passed in the House 82 to 15 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 22, 2022