2022 House Bill 5890 / Public Act 132

Revise wastewater treatment facility finance regime

Introduced in the House

March 10, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Beth Griffin (R-66)

To revise many details of a law that authorizes giving state grants, loans and subsidies to certain communities to pay for wastewater treatment facility infrastructure projects.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

May 5, 2022

Reported without amendment

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

May 25, 2022

Passed in the House 96 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 26, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality

June 8, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 15, 2022

Amendment offered

To add an additional requirement, that project planners "consult with members of statewide local government associations and drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and environmental organizations regarding" proposed changes in the process for deciding which entities get these state grants.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 16, 2022

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

To revise many details of a law that authorizes giving state grants, loans and subsidies to certain communities to pay for wastewater treatment facility infrastructure projects.

Received in the House

June 21, 2022

Passed in the House 94 to 11 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 29, 2022