2003 House Bill 5145

Introduced in the House

Oct. 8, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Leon Drolet (R-33)

To authorize local governments to allow a person required to connect their dwelling to an available public sewer line to not connect for as long as an existing septic system is operating satisfactorily. Under current state law, a person must connect to a new sewer line in a city, village, or township within 18 months of its installation.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

Nov. 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 12, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 58 to 46 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs