2023 Senate Bill 26

Environmental protection: air pollution; civil and administrative fines; utilize to benefit communities affected by pollution.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5534.

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Paul Wojno (D-10), Erika Geiss (D-1), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Sarah Anthony (D-21) and Sue Shink (D-14)

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment

May 18, 2023

Reported with substitute S-3

May 23, 2023

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

June 13, 2023

Reported with substitute S-5

Substitute S-5 concurred in by voice vote

June 14, 2023

Passed in the Senate 20 to 18 (details)

Received in the House

June 14, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Sept. 28, 2023

Reported with substitute H-1