2005 House Bill 4774 / Public Act 42

Extend baseline environmental assessment fee

Introduced in the House

May 11, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Chris Kolb (D-53)

To extend for another year, until June 5, 2006, a $750 fee levied when submitting a petition to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a determination about a baseline environmental assessment. Under this program, someone who becomes the owner or operator of a contaminated property may petition the DEQ within six months after the completion of a baseline environmental assessment for an exemption from liability for hazardous substance cleanup costs.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment

May 19, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

May 24, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 25, 2005

Passed in the House 96 to 12 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 26, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

June 9, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To extend for another year, until June 5, 2006, a $750 fee levied when submitting a petition to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a determination about a baseline environmental assessment. Under this program, someone who becomes the owner or operator of a contaminated property may petition the DEQ within six months after the completion of a baseline environmental assessment for an exemption from liability for hazardous substance cleanup costs.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 9, 2005