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May 7, 2012

A bill is on the Senate floor that would for the first time create a new zone of regulation between the water’s edge and the high water mark on the Great Lakes – and prohibits the state from regulating any vegetation removal in that zone (SB 1052). If the concept is adopted, proponents could argue that they also have the ability to limit any activity above the water’s edge including prohibiting the public from walking on the shores of the Great Lakes.
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Promoting Clean Energy
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HB 4235

A bill to require DELEG to to conduct a study concerning low-carbon fuel standards, renewable fuels, vehicle electrification, and the macro-economic impacts of those projects.

Click here to visit the House Energy and Technology Committee website to follow testimony given regarding this bill.

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Safeguarding Public Health
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HB 4207

Prohibits the department from promulgating rules to ban the opening burning of garbage. (oppose)

Click here to visit the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee website to follow testimony given regarding this bill.

Click here for a PDF of the MEC's testimony regarding this bill

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Protecting Michigan's Waters
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SB 168

Exempts county road commissions from the wetland protection act. (oppose)

Click here to visit the Senate Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes Committee website to follow testimony given regarding this bill.

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Supporting Sustainable Land Use
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HB 4265 & HB 4266

Would allow yard clipping to be sent to a landfill instead of being sent to a composting facility. (oppose)

Click here to visit the House Energy and Technology Committee website to follow testimony given regarding this bill.

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